Tonight's Hokuang Reiwon was destined to not be a peaceful night. Even though the radiance radiating from the heavens and earth had completely dissipated, the entire Hokuang Reiwon was still in a state of excitement. Countless students were discussing about the phenomenon caused by Mu Chen's breakthrough.
Originally, they had assumed that Mu Chen's one-month deadline would still be a failure. However, who could have imagined that, at the most crucial moment, Mu Chen would once again perform a magnificent reversal. Thinking about it, who knew how many people would open their eyes wide, their eyes brimming with astonishment.
While Hokuang Reiwon was in an uproar, Dean Tai Cang and the rest were also staring at the screen of light before them in a large hall located at the centre of the Hokuang Reiwon Academy. Within the screen of light was the image of Mu Chen's breakthrough.
"That little fellow actually managed to break through. Formidable."
Hall Master Mo You could not help smacking his lips as he exclaimed in admiration. This Mu Chen had remained silent for half a month. Never did anyone imagine that he would display such a counterattack on the final night of the Hokuang Reiwon Academy.
Elder Zhu Tian and the rest nodded their heads in agreement. This Mu Chen was truly worthy of being able to contend against a heaven-gifted genius like Ji Xuan in the Spiritual Road. Such talent was rather astonishing.
"Dean, now that Mu Chen has reached Heavenly Completion Stage, what about the matter of the" Divine Spiritual Mountain "?" Mo You looked towards Dean Tai Cang and asked.
Gently patting his armrest, a solemn expression appeared on Dean Tai Cang's face. From the looks of it, Mu Chen had truly completed his breakthrough, something that even he was slightly caught off guard by. However, while feeling happy for Mu Chen's talent, he started to hesitate once again. Such an outstanding student, if he were to properly guide and nurture him in the last half a year,
If such an outstanding student was properly guided and nurtured in the last half a year, he might be able to bring glory to their Hokuang Reiwon. However, if anything were to happen to him in the "Divine Spiritual Mountain".
That would be a huge loss.
Elder Zhu Tian and the rest did not say anything. It was likely that they understood Dean Tai Cang's concerns. It would be a pity to lose such an outstanding student.
"Why don't we explain it to Mu Chen directly? He should understand that right now, he's the only one who can understand.
Indeed, it's not particularly suitable for him to participate in the Divine Spiritual Mountain, "a white-haired elder muttered.
"If that's the case, it'll be a huge blow to the students' morale. These days, the agreement between Mu Chen and the Dean has already spread.
It might not be good for us to stop them now, "Hall Master Mo You thought for a moment before shaking his head.
"But it's still better than losing a top student."
"How troublesome."
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The five Heavenly Seated Elders opened their mouths to discuss, but they could not come to a conclusion in a short period of time.
Naturally, they wanted Hokuang Reiwon to participate in the "Divine Spiritual Mountain".
After all, this was indeed the grandest event for the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent. Their Hokuang Reiwon's absence for the past few years had already attracted many rumours and slanders. However, Hokuang Reiwon was unable to refute them. Therefore, he had always maintained his silence. However, thinking about it, he should be feeling somewhat sullen and sullen in his heart.
As of now, Mu Chen wanted to participate. If he was able to perform outstandingly in the Divine Spiritual Mountain, he would be able to stop those gossips and slanders.
To their Hokuang Reiwon, there would be quite a bit of benefits.
However, that was the only reason.
At the same time, there was the danger of losing a top student like Mu Chen.
Should he take that risk?
Sitting at the head seat, Dean Tai Cang looked towards the five Heavenly Seated Elders. After a long while, he raised his hand and waved it, suppressing their voices. Slowly speaking out, he said, "Since we've already set the conditions for Mu Chen to participate, and he has already fulfilled them, there's indeed no reason for us to stop him."
"Then …" the five Heavenly Seated Elders looked towards Dean Tai Cang. Does this mean that he's going to agree to Mu Chen's participation?
"However …"
Dean Tai Cang's voice paused, before speaking out in a deep voice, "This matter is indeed filled with danger. Therefore, we can't be careless about it. Mo You, inform Mu Chen to head to the Punishment Platform tomorrow. If he's able to pass through the final test, I'll agree to his participation in the Divine Spiritual Mountain!"
The next day.
When the news of the final test for Mu Chen was released, Hokuang Reiwon, who had been boiling for the entire night, instantly turned restless.
Freshman area.
After resting for an entire night, Mu Chen arrived at the public square accompanied by Luo Li. At this moment, he was surrounded by numerous members of the Goddess Luo Association with faces brimming with excitement. Chattering noises rang out, appearing exceedingly noisy.
With a wave of her hand, Ye Qingling chased away the excited crowd. Faintly knitting her eyebrows, she said, "Why is there still a test?
Haven't you already reached Heavenly Completion Stage?
Could it be that the Dean and the rest are going to go back on their words? "
"The Dean and the rest are thinking about my safety. After all, those participating in the Divine Spiritual Mountain are the genuine elites of the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent. Even Mo Longzi isn't considered to be the strongest there."
A smile appeared on Mu Chen's face, without any complaints. That's because he was extremely clear about the source of the Dean and the rest's hesitation.
"I'm afraid that today's test won't be too simple. Be careful." said Luo Li in a soft voice.
"Okay. Let's go. I also want to see what kind of difficult task Dean Tai Cang and the rest have prepared for me."
With a smile, Mu Chen nodded his head. Pulling Luo Li, he shot into the air, shooting straight towards the execution platform. Behind him, seemingly all of the members of the Goddess Luo Association followed suit. Clearly, they were unable to calm down and cultivate in the current situation.
After Mu Chen and the rest left the Freshman area, they discovered that there were countless students in the other regions paying attention to them at all times. However, at this moment, Mu Chen was already rather used to such attention-grabbing gazes. Therefore, without any change in his expression, he shot straight across the horizon.
In the other regions, countless students also rose into the air, following suit in an attempt to watch the show.
When Mu Chen arrived at the location of the execution platform, he was stunned to see that there were already densely packed figures in the sky around it. God knows how many students were already waiting there. At the front, Mu Chen even saw a few familiar figures. Shen Cangsheng, Li Xuantong, Su Xuan, He Yao and the rest of the elite students of Hokuang Reiwon were unexpectedly all present.
"Go, Mu Chen!
We'll support you! "Standing beside Su Xuan, Su Ling 'er waved her little hands as she spoke out in a lovable voice.
"Big brother Mu Chen."
A young and tender voice rang out from nearby. Looking over, Mu Chen saw that Su 'er had also arrived. Beside her, Ling Xi, who wore a snow-white dress and had a cold and aloof expression on her pretty face, had unexpectedly appeared.
Upon seeing Mu Chen's gaze, a sliver of a smile immediately appeared on Ling Xi's cold and aloof face. Her smile was as beautiful as an epiphyllum, causing quite a few of the surrounding students to be stunned. In the next moment, they could not help but feel somewhat indignant in their hearts. This Mu Chen was really too hateful. To think that all those top beauties of their Hokuang Reiwon actually had some sort of relationship with him.
Mu Chen smiled at them, but did not say anything. Turning his gaze towards the gigantic execution platform, he saw that Dean Tai Cang and a few other Hokuang Reiwon elders were already present on the stone platform.
With a move, under the countless attentive gazes, Mu Chen landed on the stone platform. Cupping his hands together, he said in a respectful voice, "Mu Chen greets Dean and elders."
Faintly nodding his head, Dean Tai Cang looked towards Mu Chen, and said with a faint smile, "Mu Chen, congratulations on successfully advancing to Heavenly Completion stage. Although I've said before that I'll consider allowing you to participate in the" Divine Spiritual Mountain "if you're able to advance to Heavenly Completion stage, I hope that you understand how formidable your opponents are. We don't want to lose such outstanding students again."
With a solemn expression on his face, Mu Chen slowly replied, "I understand. Therefore, Dean, if there's any other test, I'm willing to accept it."
Nodding his head in satisfaction, Dean Tai Cang said, "This final test is very simple. It's merely an assessment of your combat prowess."
As his voice rang out, with a wave of his sleeve, three dark-golden rays of light explosively shot out from within, before landing on the stone platform. In that instant, even the stone platform seemed to tremble for a moment, while a heavy sound rang out, causing the hearts of countless students to tremble.
As the dark-golden rays of light slowly dissipated, everyone's gazes shot over. In the next instant, their pupils furiously contracted, while sounds of people sucking in breaths of cold air rang out.
There were three dark-golden giants approximately ten metres tall standing there. These giants appeared to be forged from metal, with their indestructible bodies covered with spiritual runes. Their mottled bodies seemed to have experienced countless battles, with battle scars being left behind. As they quietly stood there, ice-cold and tyrannical fluctuations stealthily radiated from them.
"This is …"
At this instant, the faces of Shen Cangsheng, Li Xuantong and the rest slightly contorted as they involuntarily cried out, "Spiritual Punishment Battle Puppet?"
Cries of astonishment erupted from within the black mass of people, with the faces of some of the older students showing shock on their faces. The Spiritual Punishment Battle Puppet was said to be a special type of Spiritual Battle Puppet created by the Punishment Hall. Within the entire Punishment Hall, there were only eighteen of them, with every single one of them possessing strength comparable to a Heavenly Completion Stage Late Phase. Furthermore, these Spiritual Punishment Battle Puppets did not feel any pain, with their sturdy bodies that were extremely hard to shake. Therefore, even Heavenly Completion Stage Late Phase experts would have an extreme headache when fighting against them.
However, at this moment, Dean Tai Cang had brought out three Spiritual Punishment Battle Puppets at the same time. What was he trying to do?
The faces of Ye Qingling and the other members of the Goddess Luo Association turned slightly ugly, with even Luo Li faintly narrowing her beautiful eyes.
Three Spiritual Punishment Battle Puppets, that was equivalent to three experts on the level of Mo Longzi.
"Mu Chen."
Dean Tai Cang paid no attention to the uproar that blotted the skies. Extending his finger, he pointed towards the three Spiritual Punishment Battle Puppets and said in a deep voice, "Defeat them, and you'll obtain the qualifications to participate in the Divine Spiritual Mountain. Otherwise, even if you say that I've broken my promise, I won't agree to it. That's because I don't want our Hokuang Reiwon to lose an extremely outstanding student."
"This is the final test. Mu Chen, do you dare to accept it?!"
Gazes that blotted the skies were currently focused on the slender and handsome youth, with countless people clenching their fists tightly. This test, wasn't it too ruthless?
Under the attention of countless gazes, not a single ripple could be seen on Mu Chen's face. Without saying a single word, he slowly took a step forward.
Whoosh.
The hearts of countless students trembled. Mu Chen had already used his actions to make his choice.
He had accepted this test!
(Today's third night watch period, the last night watch period.
Furthermore, my monthly vote, ah, tears, a face full of tears. Everyone, let's vote, it's all tears, ah, let's not talk about it anymore.)
(To be continued...)