On the third day after he reunited with his sister, the Blue Dragon College's entrance ceremony finally arrived. All of the candidates had already been confirmed, and they were notified through the special jade talismans of the entrance exam.
Mei Xue, Liu, Zhu Huo, and Huang Fei naturally passed. All of the candidates on the Golden Ranking Stone were automatically guaranteed a spot, and the rest would depend on their performance in the next two stages of the exam.
In short, the entrance exam standards for Blue Dragon College were quite high, and the number of talents that appeared far exceeded the usual number of students.
With the seven people from the legendary generation as the representatives, the quality of this batch of examinees from the Azure Dragon Academy made the teachers of the Azure Dragon Academy grin from ear to ear. Overjoyed, Daoist Priest Huang Long waved his brush and specially increased the enrollment quota by several hundred students. It could be said that the entire world was celebrating, and happiness was added to happiness.
Huang Fei walked on the main road with his head held high and chest puffed out. He was in high spirits, as if he had picked up a free wallet.
Of course, this wasn't without reason. He had already been specially recruited by the academy, and the Martial Saint Dean had even personally come to his residence, hinting that if he could pull Mei Xue into the academy, there would be countless benefits.
"Casanova, have you chosen the branch you want to go to?
The academy is not bad. Defeat the heroes of the world with me and create the legend of the King of Fighters! "For the sake of a better future, Huang Fei began to speak up for the academy.
Of course, this wasn't nonsense. Among the many branches of Blue Dragon College, the academy was famous for its fighting spirit.
If you wanted to fight, become an expert, and burn with passion every day, then the academy was the right choice. There were plenty of battle maniacs there.
Aside from swords, the academy had all kinds of immortal techniques for all kinds of weapons.
In the early stages of Blue Dragon College, besides the Secret Academy, the academy was the signature of Blue Dragon College. Speaking of the immortal warlocks from the Blue Dragon College's academy, every single one of them could fight, and not a single one of them was a weakling.
After all, not everyone had been able to awaken a bloodline ability even in ancient times, when divine abilities and bloodlines had flourished. This was why the academy had been the undisputed number one academy for a long period of time.
Eventually, the title of number one in terms of combat power was taken away by the Sword Academy, and the number one position was pushed down by the Immortal Arts Academy, falling to third place.
Even so, the Combat Academy was still one of the three major powers in the Azure Dragon Academy that could not be ignored, and it was famous for having many brave and ruthless students. Nine out of ten cultivators who lived their lives outside of the Azure Dragon Academy would choose to enroll in the Combat Academy without any hesitation because of the familiar stench of blood.
The Yellow Mountain Immortal Sect that Huang Fei came from was one of the first-rate immortal sects in the Myriad Seas Mountain Range that worshipped the supremacy of force.
Thus, even if Huang Fei wasn't someone who liked to fight, if he wanted to show off his skills in the Yellow Mountain Immortal Sect in the future, he would have to enter the academy.
"Yes, the academy isn't bad." Mei Xue nodded, causing Huang Fei to almost believe that he had succeeded.
"But …"
Oh no!
Hearing this, Huang Fei knew that the situation had changed. It was no wonder that the Martial Saint Headmaster had spoken so earnestly and sighed when he gave him the mission.
"I've already chosen the Immortal Arts Academy."
This was Mei Xue's choice. It wasn't because of the suggestion of the virtuous and respected Daoist Priest Huang Long, but because he truly felt that the Immortal Arts Academy was the most suitable for him.
If he hadn't obtained the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the Horizon Five Fingers, and the Burning Blood Sword, his first choice would naturally be the Herb Academy.
However, after experiencing the final trial and experiencing the realm of being one with the world in the illusory realm, Mei Xue ultimately chose to cultivate both immortal techniques and divine abilities — this was also the natural choice for all cultivators who had awakened their bloodlines and divine abilities in the Myriad Seas Mountain Range.
Of course, choosing immortal techniques as his primary cultivation didn't mean that Mei Xue had given up on the other cultivation paths.
The few courses he had decided on were the divine abilities that he had automatically chosen, the immortal techniques that he had actively chosen, and the spirit medicine and sword techniques that he had taken as his secondary cultivation. In other words, these four courses focused on immortal techniques and divine abilities, with sword techniques and medicine refinement as support.
In this great era of immortal techniques, other than sword cultivators who walked the path of unconventional swordsmanship, all other cultivators had to cultivate multiple types of immortal techniques.
Even among the cultivators of the Combat Academy, there were very few who didn't cultivate immortal techniques. After all, the power of immortal techniques was not just for show. The power of immortal techniques was decisive in this era of the Myriad Seas Mountain Range, and they were the rulers of the entire world.
The Immortal Arts Academy's courses were also the most diverse in the entire Blue Dragon College. They even taught the way of the sword for sword cultivators, and it could be said to be the culmination of all the immortal techniques in the Myriad Seas Mountain Range.
Among the three great academies, the Immortal Arts Academy was the most neutral and peaceful one, and it was the one that most conformed to the principles of the Blue Dragon College.
"I've also chosen the Immortal Arts Academy."
Wherever Mei Xue went, Liu would naturally follow. However, she didn't know that her decision had caused the Sword Academy's Enlightened Swordsman Dragon and the Combat Academy's Tyrannical Martial Sage to feel extremely bitter.
"Sigh, does that mean that I'm the only one who has chosen the Combat Academy?" Huang Fei was somewhat dejected. It seemed that his position as the overlord of the Combat Academy had left him far behind.
As for the other members of the legendary generation, Xuanyuan Jianying had chosen the Sword Academy, Netherworld had chosen the Academy, Dao Wu Yuan had chosen the Psychic Academy, Zhu Huo had chosen the Spirit Beast Academy, and Qingqiu Jiuyue had also chosen the Immortal Arts Academy.
Although the public classes of the various academies were open to all students of Blue Dragon College, the more in-depth and more personal guidance was only available to students who had chosen the academy.
If there was something that one didn't understand about a certain cultivation method, apart from the public classes, it would depend on whether one had the means to find a mentor to give them special treatment.
After all, a person's energy was limited, and no one could cultivate multiple Immortal Arts at the same time. It was necessary to choose the path that was most suitable for oneself.
The reason why Blue Dragon College was famous in the Myriad Seas Mountain Range was because it was the largest comprehensive Immortal Arts Academy that advocated the principle of "All Arts Return to One, Education Regardless of Background." Almost all of the Immortal Arts that had existed in the Myriad Seas Mountain Range could find a suitable path here.
Even the Netherworld Immortal Dao, which was shunned by many, had a legacy in Blue Dragon College. Furthermore, even the Saintess of the Netherworld Immortal Dao had come. It could be seen how attractive the secret teachings of Blue Dragon College were.
The reason why there were so many different academies for the cultivation of Immortal Arts was to reflect the freedom of choice in Blue Dragon College.
Those who advocated for a free and unrestrained sword that could destroy all techniques and only focused on one thing would choose the Sword Academy.
Those who wanted to cultivate in a comprehensive manner and learn from the strengths of various academies would choose the Immortal Arts Academy.
Those who advocated for battle prowess and respected the strong would choose the Battle Academy.
Those who didn't like fighting and loved to deduce the mysteries of heaven and earth, the Star Academy would be waiting for them.
Those who had spirit beasts as companions and pursued the Dao of nature would always be welcomed by the Spirit Beast Academy.
Those who wanted to save the dying and heal the injured and practice medicine for the benefit of the people would be the best place to go.
Birds of a feather flocked together. This was the reason why there were so many academies in Blue Dragon College. It was to help the cultivators who entered Blue Dragon College find the most suitable path for themselves.
The Immortal Arts Academy that Mei Xue had chosen was the most suitable for him among the three academies in Blue Dragon College. Therefore, when he knew that he had been specially recruited by the Immortal Arts Academy in advance, he was happy for a while.
Then, what surprised him even more was that he had actually been chosen as the representative of this year's Blue Dragon College freshmen. He would be representing this year's Blue Dragon College freshmen to give a speech at the opening ceremony.
To be honest, Mei Xue had never had such an experience. When he was studying at the Tiantai Mountain Elementary Immortal Arts Academy, his grades weren't at the bottom, but he was too partial to other subjects, so he definitely couldn't be said to be outstanding. He could only be considered above average.
The top student of the Tiantai Mountain Immortal Arts Academy was none other than the chubby Huang Fei who was standing beside Mei Xue at the moment.
Coming from the Yellow Mountain Immortal Sect, he had a very solid foundation. No matter what exam he took, he was always in the top few, and his overall grades were far ahead. It could be said that he was invincible in the Tiantai Mountain Immortal Arts Academy.
In the Tiantai Mountain Immortal Arts Academy, it was recognized that Huang Fei was the only talent who had a hope of entering the Four Directions Academy. The name of Young Master Huang of the Yellow Mountain Immortal Sect wasn't just for show. He really had the ability.
Now, Huang Fei had indeed entered Blue Dragon College. Moreover, he had greatly increased the reputation of the Tiantai Mountain Immortal Arts Academy by making his name on the Golden Roll Stone.
However, his brilliance was completely overshadowed by another cultivator who had also graduated from the Tiantai Mountain Immortal Arts Academy.
Ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine points. It was the legendary Mei Xue, who had surpassed the previous generation and created an unprecedented score for the Azure Dragon Academy.
Not only Huang Fei, but even the other six people of the legendary generation were also overshadowed by that frightening 99,999 points.
These days, Mei Xue had been living in seclusion, so he didn't know that the topic about him had spread far and wide in the Blue Dragon Mountain Range, and how ridiculous it was.
Some people swore that he was an ancient literary star who had descended to the mortal world, that he was born with knowledge, and that he was a god.
Some people were 100% sure that he wasn't a human, but the reincarnation of a ten-thousand-year-old turtle who had lived for 9,999 years.
Some people even said that he didn't exist at all, that he was just a legend that Blue Dragon College had boasted, and that 99,999 points were all lies.
Of course, most of these rumors would disappear within three days. Most people were just curious and expectant as they spread his legend. As the Blue Dragon College's entrance exam ended, this legend would soon spread throughout the Zhuhai Mountain Range, and it would be impossible for Mei Xue not to become famous.
After all, he was the person who had defeated the number one swordsman in the Zhuhai Mountain Range, Gu Han, the pride of the North Sea, and the golden-haired, jade-faced, nine-tailed fox princess of the Demon Fox Clan, Qingqiu Jiuyue, who had ascended to the number one position on the Golden Roll.
When he surpassed them and reached the highest position on the Blue Dragon College's Golden Roll, his life was destined to be extraordinary.
However, Mei Xue hadn't realized these things yet.
He had only taken the exam seriously and displayed himself for the sake of Absolute Beginning and the promise he made with the Mercury God. That was how he had managed to obtain the terrifying 99,999 points by a freak combination of factors.
As for what this score represented, he hadn't thought about it since he had no need for fame and fortune.
Even when he was standing at the highest point of the Blue Dragon College's plaza and giving a speech to all the candidates who had entered the Blue Dragon College, he didn't realize how many people were looking at him with envy, jealousy, worship, and hatred.
"Welcome to Blue Dragon College, everyone. We are here for the same hope, the Three Thousand Great Daos …"
Mei Xue was also very handsome today. This was the smile of the Netherworld.
Ah woo, Mei Xue, do your best!
This was the little fox Little Jiu's response.
Mei Xue, you have become stronger again. This was the affirmation of the golden-haired, jade-faced, nine-tailed fox princess, Qingqiu Jiuyue.
Mei Xue, you are the best!
This was Liu's joy.
Big Brother, you are so handsome. As expected of Big Brother. Zhu Huo bit on a bun and waved at Mei Xue.
Your sword, what kind of sword is it?
This was Xuanyuan Jianying's expectation.
Damn it, I will erase everything about you, just wait and see!
This was Gu Han's resentment.
After finishing his speech, Mei Xue gently bowed her head in greeting. Then, Daoist Priest Huang Long placed a three-leaf clover emblem on her chest. This was the proof of glory that could only be obtained by the number one student of the Azure Dragon Academy every year. It was a three-leaf jade talisman that represented luck.
Then, the earth suddenly trembled. A green dragon shadow appeared and let out a dragon roar that shook the mountains and seas.
Impulsive, domineering, unparalleled. This was the power of the Blue Dragon, the ruler of the East of the Four Sacred Beasts. It represented the "king", the power of the head of the Four Sacred Beasts.
This gigantic shadow of a dragon continued to circle in the sky above the Azure Dragon Academy. Countless amounts of Spirit Qi flew out from its gigantic body, announcing the domineering aura of the strongest king among the four sacred beasts.
The green light wave that spread out crazily made everyone feel a pressure from their souls. Countless weak-willed mortals couldn't help but kneel on the ground and worship this living miracle.
This was a power that could change the world, a power that could overturn the heavens and earth.
"Lord Blue Dragon!"
Taoist Priest Huang Long stared fixedly at the dragon's shadow dancing in the sky. His old face was filled with excitement.
That's right, this was the embodiment of the power of the Blue Dragon, one of the Four Sacred Beasts. The Blue Dragon had arrived once again.
Mei Xue's expression suddenly changed. He felt the vibration of the Dragon Jade in the depths of his body. It was a high-speed vibration that caused all the spirit veins in his body to tremble and release a large amount of spiritual energy.
There, a sword that Mei Xue had almost forgotten about awoke. The nine dragon shadows that coiled around it responded to the Dragon Jade in Mei Xue's body and roared. Finally, it materialized from Mei Xue's body and danced around him.
"This is …!"
Taoist Priest Huang Long, who had just put the Three Leaves Jade Amulet on Mei Xue's wrist, was shocked and took three steps back.
"Dragon Sword!"
The experienced and knowledgeable Taoist Priest Huang Long would never make a mistake. At this moment, the sword that was coiling around Mei Xue was the Holy Sword condensed from the legendary Water Dragon's Roar, the head of the Four Sacred Beasts, the Azure Dragon.
Why, why would this Dragon Sword appear on Mei Xue's body? This was the mark of the Blue Dragon's divine ability!
Taoist Priest Huang Long looked at Mei Xue, who was entangled by the dragon's shadow, and suddenly remembered the rumor he had heard.
According to the rumor, the Hovering Mountain that Mei Xue was on was one of the places where the Blue Dragon's roar had landed. In other words, someone on that Hovering Mountain had obtained the Dragon Jade inheritance of the Blue Dragon's power.
Previously, Taoist Priest Huang Long had treated this as a rumor and didn't pay much attention to it.
But now he knew he was wrong. Very wrong.
If it wasn't the inheritance of the Dragon Jade, how could Mei Xue have the nine dragon silhouettes? How could he have the power of the Dragon Sword?
That's right, there can't be any mistake. Mei Xue, who was standing in front of him, was definitely a seed chosen by the Dragon Jade. Furthermore, his Dragon Jade was definitely that one, the "Dragon Emperor" that represented the strongest inheritance of the Azure Dragon of the Four Sacred Beasts, the strongest Dragon Jade among the 999 Dragon Jades.
According to legend, every person who obtained the title of Dragon Monarch was blessed with great luck. Wasn't everything that Mei Xue had created the best proof that he possessed the title of Dragon Monarch?
He, Mei Xue, must be the one chosen by the Dragon Emperor Long Yu, the first in line for the Blue Dragon's inheritance, the son of the Dragon who was destined to be the Son of the Dragon!
Otherwise, there was no other reasonable explanation as to why he had the Dragon Sword. This was the proof formed by the Blue Dragon's special ability. It couldn't be faked.
What Taoist Priest Huang Long saw was naturally seen by others. Even though most people didn't know what the nine dragon silhouettes around Mei Xue represented, there were still many who stared at Mei Xue.
"So … it's him …"
"No wonder he could get 99,999 points. It's actually that Dragon Jade."
"No, why did I endure until now? The power of the Blue Dragon is mine!"
"Ahahaha, how interesting. So it's this person …"
Thus, in broad daylight, Mei Xue received many malicious gazes. Some of them were freshmen who had just entered Blue Dragon College, some were senior students who had studied at Blue Dragon College for several years, and some were other young cultivators who didn't belong to Blue Dragon College.
Dragon Jade only chose people based on their attributes. It didn't look at personality, origin, or race. Therefore, every time the Blue Dragon roared, it was the start of a bloodbath. In order to snatch all the Dragon Jades and open the door to the final Blue Dragon's inheritance, the owners of the Dragon Jades had always been unscrupulous.
Dragon Jade wouldn't interfere in such a situation. Be it cunning, scheming, or even bloodthirsty killing, Dragon Jade would only recognize the strongest person in the end. Only that person could open the door to the final Blue Dragon's inheritance and ascend to the highest throne.
This was the essence of the Dragon Jade War. It was a battlefield where the strong were revered and the weak retreated.
Here, there was no warmth or sweetness. There was only bloody slaughter, mutual deception, and the cruel rule that only the strongest person could ascend to the final throne.
In the past Dragon Jade Wars, the strongest Dragon Jade was undoubtedly the first, "Dragon Emperor". The weakest was naturally the last one, the "Four Seasons", which had no practical significance in actual combat.
999 Dragon Jades would be automatically attracted and summoned to the battlefield in the Blue Dragon Mountain Range to start this cruel and bloody war to determine the sole ruler of the Eastern Sea Region.
"Come back, come back."
Mei Xue waved at the dragon shadow beside her, which was dancing in joy after sensing the fluctuation of the Blue Dragon's shadow. She didn't know that her identity as the owner of the Dragon Jade had been completely exposed.
However, no one could imagine that Mei Xue's Dragon Jade wasn't the strongest "Dragon Emperor", but the weakest "Four Seasons", which was almost forgotten in every Dragon Jade War.