The scorching sun was like a scorching flame. The scorching sunlight poured down from the sky, causing the entire land to be in a state of evaporation. The willows drooped down and retracted their branches and leaves, looking listless.
In the open space that was illuminated by the branches and leaves of the willows, hundreds of figures were quietly sitting cross-legged. They were a group of slightly inexperienced boys and girls. At this moment, they all had a serious expression on their faces as they closed their eyes. Their breathing was extremely rhythmic. As they breathed in and out, a subtle light that was hard to be seen by the naked eye appeared around their bodies.
A gentle breeze quietly blew by, causing their clothes to flutter. It was quite a spectacular scene.
In front of these hundreds of figures, there was a stone platform. On top of the stone platform, there was also a figure quietly sitting cross-legged. His hands were placed together in front of him and his ten fingers were intertwined. Both of his eyes were closed as if he had entered some kind of cultivation state.
This figure also had the appearance of a boy. He had a head of soft and slightly messy black hair. His face was still a bit thin and it gave people a rather comfortable feeling when looking at him.
At this moment, a light that was visible to the naked eye was blossoming around the boy's body. Under the light, there seemed to be a mysterious energy that was rushing into his body.
Below the stone platform, some of the youths suddenly and stealthily opened their eyes. They looked at the glow around the youth on the stone platform and involuntarily licked their lips. Looks of admiration and envy appeared on their faces. After which, the silence was broken by their whispers.
"Brother Mu is really amazing. We are still sensing the Spiritual Aura of Heaven and Earth and he has already successfully advanced to the Spiritual Movement Stage. He really deserves to be the number one person in our East Branch Earth Class."
"Ha, of course. Not to mention the East Branch, I think that not many people of the same age in the entire Northern Spiritual Academy can compare to Brother Mu."
A grey clothed boy at the front seemed to be quite familiar with the boy on the stone platform. When he heard everyone's whispers, he could not help but smile proudly. He lowered his voice and said: "Brother Mu is someone who was selected to participate in the" Spiritual Road ". Within the entire Northern Spiritual Realm, only Brother Mu has a spot. You should know what kind of monsters participate in the" Spiritual Road "right?
Back then, our Northern Spiritual Realm was boiling because of this for a while. The people that came out from there were basically all reserved by the "Five Great Academies". "
"The Five Academies?"
Quite a number of youths involuntarily swallowed a mouthful of saliva when they heard this name, which was extremely dazzling to them. Their eyes were filled with yearning and fiery passion. That place could be considered as the ultimate dream place in the hearts of all the youths. However, the selection of the 'Five Great Academies' was extremely harsh. Those who could enter it were all geniuses. Anyone who could enter it could be considered as having a boundless future.
"Brother Mu is very powerful, but it seems that Brother Mu only participated for a year. I heard from others that Brother Mu was the first person to be expelled from the Spiritual Road before the time limit was over."
One of the youths hesitated for a brief moment before whispering, "We all know of brother Mu's ability. Even if the" Spiritual Road "is filled with monstrous geniuses from all over the world, brother Mu will definitely not be inferior to them. To be expelled like this, he must have been treated unfairly!"
Many of the youths looked at each other. This matter was not considered a secret within the Northern Spiritual Academy or even the entire Northern Spiritual Realm. While they felt regretful about it, they were also quite curious. They really wanted to know the reason why Brother Mu, who was so outstanding that even they, who also had a bit of pride, would actually be expelled from the "Spiritual Road".
The grey-clothed youth curled his lips and said disapprovingly: "Hmph. It must be because someone in the" Spiritual Road "is jealous of brother Mu and used a method to force him out. However, it doesn't matter. With brother Mu's ability, he will enter the" Five Great Academies "sooner or later. At that time, people will naturally understand."
Many of the youths scratched their heads. Although they knew that brother Mu was extremely talented, it was not that easy to enter the Five Great Academies. After all, he had only cultivated in the "Spiritual Road" for a year. It was not considered to be a successful cultivation. Compared to the monstrous geniuses that truly came out from the "Spiritual Road", he should still be a bit lacking.
"Pa!"
However, just as they were talking, a piece of wood suddenly flew down from the stone platform and landed on the forehead of the grey-clothed youth. A chuckle and scolding voice followed: "Su Ling, do you really think that I'm just a decoration?
Do you believe that I won't tell Teacher Mo to let you stay in the East Branch for the rest of your vacation? "
Many of the youths quickly raised their heads and saw that the youth who was cultivating on the stone platform had already opened his eyes. His pitch-black eyes were like the night sky and were filled with spiritual energy. The corner of his mouth was also holding a smile. That smile was sunny and gentle. It was like the finishing touch, causing the youth's face to become somewhat handsome.
It must be said that this was a youth with quite a taste.
"Hehe, brother Mu Chen, don't. It's rare for me to have a vacation. I'm still hoping to go back and have some fun. If my father knew that I did such a shameful thing, he would definitely beat me to death." The grey-clothed youth covered his forehead and laughed.
The surrounding youths also laughed out loud and the atmosphere became lively.
"You also know that your father is fierce. If you are unable to advance to the Spiritual Movement Stage within three months, you can just wait to be beaten up." The youth called Mu Chen shook his head and said snappily.
"How can it be that easy to advance to the Spiritual Movement Stage? I'm not a freak like you who can casually participate in the" Spiritual Road "."
Su Ling curled his lips and immediately shut his mouth. Although this matter was not considered a secret within the Northern Spiritual Realm and Mu Chen himself did not avoid it, this kind of expulsion was not a glorious thing.
The youth called Mu Chen smiled when he heard this. His expression did not change much and he only slightly raised his head. His gaze was looking at the branch that was cutting the light spots. His eyes were slightly nostalgic and complicated.
The Spiritual Road.
I wonder how those guys are right now. They should have already finished their training, right?
If that's the case, they might be able to enter the "Five Great Academies" soon.
Also, she.
Mu Chen pursed his lips. An image of a girl in a black dress who would always carry a black longsword on her back flashed through his mind. She had a slim figure and a cold yet beautiful face.
As the beautiful figure moved, her silver hair that was as bright as the Milky Way also danced along with it.
It was this mysterious and cold girl who would make others feel crazy when she trained. In the Spiritual Road, she inexplicably chased after him for half a year. The reason that made Mu Chen gnash his teeth was that he had saved her once.
However, when he was forced to leave, she was the first person to unhesitatingly pull out her sword and stand in front of him.
Thinking about the cold killing intent that was revealed on the face that was usually emotionless and had the potential to become a calamity, Mu Chen could not help but fall into a trance.
How nostalgic.
"Hehe, isn't this the only one in the Northern Spiritual Realm who participated in the" Spiritual Road "?
You're bringing people to train again?
Teacher Mo really thinks highly of you. "
Just when Mu Chen was immersed in his complicated feelings, a slightly ear-piercing voice suddenly rang out. He calmly lifted his head and saw a dozen figures slowly walking over from not far away. The person leading them was a boy with an arrogant expression. He was currently eating grass and smiling at Mu Chen.
"Liu Che, why did the people from the West Branch come to our East Branch?
Are you looking for a beating?! "
The boy that Mu Chen called Su Ling saw this group of people and his face sank. He stood up and sneered.
Swish!
The hundreds of East Branch students on the empty ground also stood up at this moment. They looked at the group of people with unkind gazes. When the number of people gathered together, it was quite imposing.
Within the Northern Spiritual Academy, it was divided into the East Branch and the West Branch. There would often be various competitions between the two branches. However, in general, the West Branch had always been stronger than the East Branch. In front of the West Branch, most of the East Branch students would avoid them. However, the situation had changed a lot over the past year. The reason for this change was because of the existence of Mu Chen.
Three months ago, in a competition between the two branches' Earth Class Students, the West Branch's Rank 3, Xue Dong, was defeated by Mu Chen. This allowed the East Branch's students to vent their anger and also caused the West Branch's arrogance to weaken a little.
Right now, these guys from the West Branch actually came over to provoke Mu Chen. This made Su Ling and the others unable to endure it.
"Hehe, the East Branch is becoming more and more arrogant. Do they think that they can really challenge our West Branch just because they have Mu Chen?"
Liu Che saw that there were a lot of people from the East Branch, but he was not afraid at all. Instead, the corner of his mouth twitched and he pointed at the high platform not far away. He grinned and said: "Do you dare to try?"
Su Ling and the rest cast their gazes over, only to see several figures on the high platform. Those figures were all grinning as they looked over. When they saw those familiar faces, Su Ling and the rest's expressions changed.
"It's the West Branch Heaven Class seniors."
Within the Northern Spiritual Academy, it was not only divided into the East and West Branch, but it was also divided into the Heaven and Earth Class. Mu Chen and the others were in the Earth Class. The people on the high platform were the West Branch Heaven Class seniors. Their strength was naturally much stronger than them.
While Su Ling and the others' expressions changed, the Heaven Class seniors on the high platform also looked down at them and chatted with each other.
"That's the East Branch's Mu Chen, right?
He is now a famous person within the Northern Spiritual Academy and even within the Northern Spiritual Realm. I never thought that he would be able to enter the Spiritual Movement Stage at this age. Although he is only at the Spiritual Movement Stage Initial Phase, he still has the qualifications to enter the Heaven Class. He's quite amazing. "
"Indeed, he's not bad. The East Branch has produced a talent. Once he enters the East Branch Heaven Class, our West Branch Heaven Class will have some pressure."
"I heard that this kid was chosen to participate in the" Spiritual Road ". However, I don't know why he was kicked out. It's a bit funny. This is the first time I've heard of this."
"Could it be that they chose the wrong person and threw him out?"
"Haha."
Among the group of people, there was a red clothed girl. She had a slender figure, snow-white skin, and a beautiful oval face that made her look a bit charming. She lazily leaned against the railing and her long and beautiful eyes looked at the confrontation in the open space. Then, her gaze stopped at the boy named Mu Chen. She seemed to be interested in him.
"Haha, Hong Ling, you seem to be acquainted with Mu Chen, right?"
A Heaven Class senior smiled and said. From where everyone was standing, it was obvious that she was the center of this small circle.
"Yes, his father is one of the Territory Lords of the Northern Spiritual Realm. He is also somewhat related to my father. We played together when we were young." The girl named Hong Ling said casually.
"I heard that he seemed to like you back then?"
Hong Ling's long and beautiful eyes blinked. She looked at the figure that was sitting not far away. At this moment, a light beam penetrated through the willow leaves and landed on the boy's handsome face. It formed a faint arc of light that was comfortable and beautiful. This caused her to be slightly startled. She could still vaguely remember the boy who followed behind her when she was young. However, at that time, he did not attract any attention and she did not pay much attention to him. However, who would have thought that this boy, who had a distant relationship with her, was able to become the only person in the "Northern Spiritual Realm" to obtain the qualifications to participate in the "Spiritual Road". At that time, Mu Chen was in the limelight in the Northern Spiritual Realm. That kind of limelight only began to fade after he was suddenly kicked out of the "Spiritual Road".
"It's something that happened when we were young. How can it be considered as liking?"
Hong Ling smiled as if she did not care. However, her bright eyes looked at Mu Chen a bit more. Now that the latter had entered the Northern Spiritual Academy, he began to stand out. Although it was not enough to become the number one person in the Northern Spiritual Academy, it was still a bit of face for her to be liked by such an outstanding person. Even if she knew that this matter was mostly a rumor, a girl at this age would still have some vanity.
"Haha, Hong Ling's eyes are not ordinary. Although this Mu Chen is not bad, he has not reached the stage where Hong Ling's heart would be moved. Did you not see that even Lin Xiu failed?
He is an amazing person who is ranked 7th in our Northern Spiritual Academy. He has already advanced to the Spiritual Movement Stage Middle Phase. There is still a gap between this Mu Chen and him. "
"It seems that in our Northern Spiritual Academy, only Big Brother Liu Mubai is able to catch Hong Ling's eye."
When the name Liu Mubai came out, even the expressions of the Heaven Class seniors paused for a bit. It was obvious that they felt a lot of pressure.
Number one in the Northern Spiritual Academy's Overall Ranking, Liu Mubai. His father was the Territory Lord of the Northern Spiritual Realm's number one territory.
Whether it was appearance, strength, or background, this was a name that could attract the infatuated hearts of many girls in the Northern Spiritual Academy.
In the eyes of the West Branch students, everyone knew that Liu Mubai was close to Hong Ling. Although he had yet to pluck the proud flower of the West Branch, it was only a matter of time.
If Mu Chen had successfully passed through the "Spiritual Road" and obtained the qualifications to enter the "Five Great Academies", his reputation would naturally surpass Liu Mubai's. But unfortunately, he was kicked out for some unknown reason.
As a result, if anyone were to compare the two of them together, it would undoubtedly make others laugh.
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