It was a vast and boundless world. The sky was azure in color and white clouds floated around. Looking into the distance, one could see an ancient forest that stretched as far as the eye could see.
In the middle of the forest, thousands of feet tall trees stood tall. Their height was comparable to that of a mountain. In the sky above the forest, there were groups of Spiritual Beasts flying around. Their sharp cries reverberated between heaven and earth.
In an even more distant place, one could occasionally see huge Spiritual Beasts fighting each other. Their earth-shaking roars resounded from far away.
This world was like an ancient desolate land that no one had ever set foot on.
However, this lack of people was quickly broken. In the sky, an approximately thousands of feet tall bluestone platform floated in the air. Clouds and mist lingered around the platform, making it look like a fairyland.
At this moment, on the bluestone platform that was surrounded by clouds and mist, pillars of light appeared out of thin air. Following the appearance of each pillar of light, a figure appeared on the platform.
In less than an hour's time, the originally sparsely populated platform immediately became extremely lively. Those dazed noises also gradually spread out.
At the corner of the platform, another pillar of light appeared out of thin air. Soon after, the light condensed and two figures appeared.
As he sensed that the strong light in front of him was gradually weakening, Mu Chen also gradually opened his eyes. Then, he looked at the huge bluestone platform that he was on with some surprise.
There were figures everywhere on the platform. However, these people were cautiously observing their surroundings. It was obvious that they were extremely unfamiliar with this place.
"Brother Mu, is this the testing ground for Hokuang Reiwon?"
A weak voice came from behind Mu Chen. He saw Mo Ling carefully observing his surroundings. His voice was a little soft.
That was because he could sense that the weakest amongst the figures on the platform was at the Spiritual Rotation Stage Initial Phase. Quite a few of them even made him feel a faint pressure.
Mu Chen smiled and nodded his head.
"Then these people should have obtained the Hokuang Reiwon quota, right?"
Mo Ling couldn't help but smack his lips. He felt even more respect for Hokuang Reiwon. Within the entire Northern Spiritual Academy, the number of people who were qualified to have a spot in the Five Great Academies could be counted on two hands.
But here, it was counted in thousands.
"Although the people here are all powerful, there is nothing to be afraid of. If you lose your courage, how can you compete with others?" Mu Chen smiled.
He knew that Mo Ling felt slightly inferior. After all, the Northern Spiritual Realm was too small. Most of the people here probably came from large Spiritual Academies. The foundation and strength that they possessed was not something that students from small Spiritual Academies could compare with.
"Yes."
As he stared at Mu Chen's reassuring and handsome face, Mo Lingyuan's somewhat timid heart also calmed down.
That's right, what was there to be afraid of? The person beside him was a freak who had killed a Heavenly Fusion Realm expert.
Although Mo Ling did not have a clear understanding of the quality of Hokuang Reiwon's students, he did not think that there would be many people who could surpass Mu Chen.
Mu Chen comforted Mo Ling and carefully scanned the platform. Right now, there were at least thousands of people on the platform.
However, most of them did not talk to each other. Only a small number of people were clustered together.
And from the looks of it, they were all acquaintances from the same place.
"As expected of Hokuang Reiwon."
Mu Chen's gaze swept around and he immediately let out a cry of praise in his heart. He could sense that almost every single person here had reached the Spiritual Rotation Stage. Among them, there were even no less than six that had reached the Spiritual Rotation Stage Late Phase.
Moreover, the people that appeared in front of him were only a small portion of those who entered Hokuang Reiwon. From this, it could be seen just how terrifying the competition within Hokuang Reiwon was.
Compared to this competition, the Northern Spiritual Academy's Quota Competition was incomparable.
Dong!
Just when Mu Chen was sizing up his surroundings, a soft cry suddenly rang out from the center of the platform. Everyone hurriedly directed their gazes over, only to see a stone tablet suddenly erupting with dazzling brilliance at the center of the platform.
The light condensed on top of the stone tablet and turned into an old figure.
"Everyone, I am one of the monitors of Hokuang Reiwon's test."
The old figure smiled as he looked at the young boys and girls on the platform and said: "Next, I will tell you the rules here."
On the platform, everyone was silent as they stared at the old silhouette.
"The space we are in is called the Northern Heavens World. It is a place that we, Hokuang Reiwon, use to test our students. The platform that you are standing on is called the Escort Platform. There are hundreds of these Escort Platforms in the Northern Heavens World. You are only standing on one of them."
When these words came out, many people were secretly shocked. In other words, there were at least tens of thousands of people participating in Hokuang Reiwon's test?
This number was too terrifying!
"Hehe, because there are too many people, there are four similar Northern Heavens Realms. Of course, the other three Northern Heavens Realms are also undergoing the same test as you guys. However, that has nothing to do with us." The old light figure said with a smile.
Mu Chen couldn't help but grin. There were four of these Northern Heavens Worlds?
The Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy was truly worthy of being one of the Five Great Academies. The only word that could be used to describe this extravagance was terrifying. However, if this was the case, wouldn't it mean that the chances of him meeting Luo Li would be reduced by a quarter?
"Sigh, I hope that she is also in this Northern Heavens World." Mu Chen helplessly shook his head. He could only hope for that to happen.
"This Northern Heavens World is extremely vast. It is filled with dangerous lands and powerful Spiritual Beasts. You will need to pass through these obstacles and reach the Northern Heavens Hall at the center of the Northern Heavens World. There is a Transfer Spiritual Array that leads to Hokuang Reiwon. At the same time, we will also receive you there."
"It doesn't seem difficult." Mu Chen frowned. Hokuang Reiwon's test shouldn't be this simple, right?
"Hehe, it's not over yet. According to the rules, you will first come up and touch this stone tablet. Then, you will be divided into 9 levels. Normally, the ordinary students will start off at Level 1. As for the seeded students, they will start off at Level 3.
As for the seeded students, they will start off as Level 5. "
Hearing this, everyone hesitated for a moment. Then, one after another, people went up and touched the stone tablet. As they touched it, rays of light shot out from the stone tablet and landed on their foreheads.
When the rays of light dissipated, a shining mark appeared on the foreheads of the students.
However, all of their marks were dark yellow. Moreover, there seemed to be the number "1" within the mark.
Obviously, these people were evaluated as Level 1.
Everyone looked at the dark yellow mark on each other's foreheads.
They were all a little helpless. The lowest grade was really ugly.
Buzz!
While everyone was feeling helpless, the stone tablet suddenly emitted a strong light. The light was dark red in color and finally condensed on the forehead of a young man in front of the stone tablet.
When the dark red mark appeared, it faintly formed the number "3".
"Level 3?
He is actually a seeded student! "The dark red light was too different from the others.
Therefore, many people looked at it in surprise. Immediately, many people smacked their lips in envy.
The young man in white glanced at the envious faces of the surrounding people. He slightly raised his chin and a hint of arrogance flashed across his face.
The person who was able to obtain a seeded entry was enough to look down on the ordinary students. This was because they represented two different classes.
Although some students were unhappy with the disdainful gaze of the young man in white.
They understood that the latter was indeed much stronger than ordinary students.
It was better not to provoke such a person.
On the platform, everyone gradually obtained the mark. Moreover, after the young man in white, there were two more students who obtained a seeded entry. This caused many people to be secretly surprised. Just their Escort Platform alone had three seeded entries. Who knew how many seeded entries there were in the Northern Heavens World?
Moreover, above the seeded entries, there was a core entry.
The people here did not know how terrifying the people who obtained the core entry were. However, without exception, the people who obtained the core entry were definitely monstrous geniuses!
Mu Chen and Mo Ling did not rush forward. They waited until almost everyone had arrived before they stepped forward. Because Mo Ling obtained an ordinary entry, he was evaluated as a Level 1. As for Mu Chen, he was evaluated as a Level 3 like the other seeded entries.
When the crimson light appeared on Mu Chen's forehead, the surrounding people once again looked at him in surprise. Even the young man in white and the other two who obtained a seeded entry focused their attention on Mu Chen. It was obvious that Mu Chen, who obtained a seeded entry, was worthy of their attention.
As everyone obtained their marks, the corner of the old figure's mouth seemed to form a strange smile as he said: "You all have your marks. Then, I will continue. According to the rules, all students below Level 4 will be eliminated. In other words, they will lose the qualifications to enter Hokuang Reiwon."
Hua!
The platform was instantly shaken. All the students were dumbfounded. If that was the case, none of them here were qualified to participate in the competition?
"Little fellows, there is no need to rush. Your rank is not fixed, it can be increased. The method to increase your rank is not difficult. As long as you kill Spirit Beasts or obtain treasures that contain Spirit Qi, the mark on your forehead will automatically absorb some Spirit Qi and achieve the effect of increasing your rank."
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief. It turned out that one's rank could be increased by hunting Spirit Beasts and obtaining treasures.
"Of course, this is not the fastest way to increase your rank. The fastest way is to snatch the Spirit Qi in other people's marks. This will allow you to increase your rank quickly."
As soon as the words came out, many of the people on the platform stiffened. Their expressions gradually changed.
"Especially the higher grade marks. For example, you are currently Level 1. However, if you defeat the seeded entry students and obtain the Spirit Qi in their marks, you will immediately rise from Level 1 to Level 3." The old figure's face was full of smiles. He was like an old fox that was luring people to commit a crime.
Mu Chen's eyes slightly narrowed. This kind of rule was simply encouraging students to fight and snatch each other's marks. This Hokuang Reiwon's test was indeed not simple. Was this an elimination system?
Because he could faintly feel that some of the gazes in the surroundings had started to change. Some of the gazes that were looking at the mark on his forehead were filled with greed.
(It's the third update!
Right now, the number of recommendation votes is 9300. I still need 700 more to reach 10,000. It seems like it's necessary for me to be at Level 4 today.
I will continue to write.
As for recommendation votes and monthly votes, I will leave it to everyone.)