52 Chapter 52 (1/2)
Shen Yue could only sigh as he took in the sights while listening to her prattle on about the history of their new Sect. At least the girl masquerading as a man was informative.
”No one knows exactly for how long the Divine Feathers Sect has been around, but they control the entire Eastern region of the Draconic Ruins Realm. The Sect manages hundreds of cities with a total population of over several hundred million. By tallying the number of outer disciples alone, the count would already reach a few million.
The Divine Feathers Sect is then divided into the Heaven, Inner, and Outer Division. Ordinary people would only be able to stare at the Outer Division in longing, and would forever be out of their reach. The Inner Division was even more unknown. As for the Heaven Division, it is so hidden that it is practically a myth.” Xiao Yu recited, like a tour guide lecturing sightseers.
The Skysoul Institute was located deep within a mountain range, further concealed by a sea of trees. The vague outlines of buildings could be seen throughout the flourishing forest with only a small path to guide the way through the natural maze. Right now was the recruitment period for the Skysoul Institution, which only happened once every ten years.
”The Skysoul Institute is a massive school with millions of students located in the Inner Division of the Divine Feathers Sect. Geniuses from all the scattered cities and smaller Realms from the Eastern region would be recruited into the Institute to improve their cultivation. Besides in competitions, fighting is strictly forbidden, and severe penalties are dispensed to any brave enough to violate the rules.”
As Xiao Yu continued to reveal fun facts about their new school, Shen Yue zoned her out and thought about the different Sects he would have to deal with. Those that were righteous included the Divine Feathers, Heavenly Note, Phaseless, Thousand Flowers, Sky Origin, and the Skyblaze Sects. Those of the evil persuasion gathered under the Demon God, Pentabolt Demon, and Scarlet Moon Sects. The smaller factions would be of no concern, as they were generally subordinate to the primary Sects.
He was not like Nie Li, able to rub shoulders with all the influential players and come out unscathed as he told them to kiss his arse! No, Shen Yue would be keeping as far from the spotlight as possible, perhaps using intermediaries to keep himself isolated from any fallout that may occur if one of his plans fail. Thanks to foreknowledge, he knew which people to be wary of and avoid using in his plans for world domination. This is a vast world that contains many powerful forces, and he intended to reign at the top!
After another hour of navigating the forest, they came to an open expanse populated with thousands of buildings. This was more like an independent kingdom than a school for cultivating. There were so many people that Shen Yue was actually glad he had Xiao Yu to guide them to the administration to be sorted. It would take them all day to find the right place with the thousands of people milling about waiting to register. Escorted by Xiao Yu, they entered a courtyard where some teachers were calling out names. The teachers were wearing long flowing robes and had an aura of prestige emanating from them.
Xiao Yu walked to one of the teachers and said, ”This is the referral letter for these four students.”
The teacher that Xiao Yu chose was roughly in his thirties and was wearing a silver robe. When he raised his head and saw Xiao Yu, a trace of astonishment flashed through his eyes.
”So it's Xiao Yu!”
Upon hearing this teacher, everyone turned in astonishment to look at the cross-dresser that Shen Yue was reluctantly standing behind. He could only lament, deeming this small bit of attention a necessary evil to fast track their sorting. Even though he didn't want to draw attention to himself, he also didn't want to wait in a line that was thousands of people long. The small bit of exposure was worth it to not be stuck in a place were many young masters with inflated egos lurked ready to prove how great they are.
The first teacher gave a quick once-over of Shen Yue and the three lackeys he brought, before turning his head towards another teacher.
”The referral letter has been received, bring them in.”
Following behind Xiao Yu, Shen Yue was deciding how he was going to deal with the first retard of the Draconic Ruins. Hua Ling held the same position as Xiao Yu, a guide for new recruits of a small Realm under an Enforcer of the Outer Division of the Sect. As it was unavoidable, he would just have to keep quiet and let Xiao Yu take the verbal abuse. Hua Ling was only a minor annoyance that could be handled easily in the future, no need to put him on guard and complicate matters.