From Five Animal Exercises to being hailed as a saint and ancestor

At Tianze Square, the first stage of bone age and realm testing has finally come to an end.

The once surging crowd of nearly 100,000 has now thinned out by more than half, with only about 12,000 to 13,000 people remaining in the venue, which is truly only one or two out of ten.

Most of those eliminated came from small factions or were ordinary disciples of major factions. They were either heartbroken or indignant, but in the end they could only accept reality and gradually disperse.

Those who remain are the true elites of the younger generation in the Eastern Region.

It is worth mentioning that almost every major power has one or two top geniuses to support them.

Huo Wushuang from Lihuo Valley, Zhou Feng from the Zhou family, Mu Wanqing from the Mu family, Shi Yue from Houtu Sect, Jin Wufeng from Jingang Sect, and others all had the same test result: "spiritual sea exceeding ten thousand zhang".

Their performance has attracted widespread attention, demonstrating the profound foundation of a powerful force.

However, the most eye-catching thing today is undoubtedly the Qinglu Academy!

Needless to say, almost all the inner court disciples passed the test.

The "Boundless Spiritual Sea" of the eldest disciple Su Xiaoman and the "Spiritual Sea of ​​Over Ten Thousand Feet" of the second disciple Shi Potian had already become the focus of the entire audience.

What's even more amazing is the School of Foreign Languages!

All ninety-seven outer court disciples who came to participate in the assessment passed the first test!

Although not everyone is as monstrous as Yao Mengkang and Xuan Yuanpo, their overall strength is quite remarkable.

However, all ten disciples of the outer academy have at least one hidden meridian connected!

And they were all only seventeen or eighteen years old, which was terrifying.

This incredibly solid foundation caused quite a stir.

The gazes of the leaders of various factions toward Shangguan Hong and Xiao Yunhai were filled with complex emotions.

It can only be said that this is indeed an academy; under the systematic and comprehensive teaching, the disciples have built an excellent foundation.

It far surpasses the educational methods of ordinary families and sects.

Looking at his junior brothers and sisters cheering and feeling proud, Yao Mengkang also showed a gratified smile.

However, hidden deep within that smile was a trace of sadness that was hard to detect.

He thought of his junior sister, Xu Ziyi, who was still unconscious and recuperating at Qinglu Villa.

If Ziyi were here, with her talent and hard work, she would surely pass easily!

I wonder when she will wake up.

Behind the platform, in a temporary quiet room.

With Elder Li Xun reluctantly agreeing, the decision to proceed to the Silent Soul Abyss for a practical assessment has been made.

However, the specific assessment tasks still need to be discussed.

"Sword Master, there is only one Holy Body and Rank. If we directly use this as the ultimate task for all candidates, it may cause unnecessary confusion and suspicion, and may even leak the news, leading to more unnecessary trouble."

Elder Li Xun rubbed his temples, trying to gain some buffer within the established framework.

Mingxin Sword Master Lin Shouzheng stood with his hands behind his back. After a moment's thought, he nodded.

Although he acts forcefully, he is not unreasonable.

Sending nearly ten thousand candidates to search for a sacred corpse and a rank is indeed too shocking.

Lin Shouzhen said calmly.

"The specific task details will be drafted by your academy and reported to me."

"But the core requirement remains the same: we must be able to guide enough people into the area I have designated to conduct an effective search."

Li Xun felt somewhat relieved; at least in this respect, he still had some room for maneuver.

"Very well, I will discuss with the deacons as soon as possible and come up with a reasonable solution."

That night, at the Qinglu Academy's residence.

After the exhilaration and excitement of the daytime assessment, the camp was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Almost all the outer disciples passed the first test, which undoubtedly brought great honor to the academy, and even the dinner seemed a bit more lavish.

After dinner, Yao Mengkang did not participate in the disciples' heated discussion, but went alone to Xu Ziyi's room where she was recuperating.

The room was filled with a faint medicinal fragrance. Xu Ziyi lay quietly on the bed, her eyes closed and her breathing steady, as if she were just asleep.

Yao Mengkang sat on the chair by the bed and gently held her slightly cool hand.

He recounted in a low voice the grand occasion of today's assessment.

It recounts the outstanding performance of the students from the outer academy.

It tells of the sensation caused by Xuanyuan Po's boundless spiritual sea.

She also recounted the shocked expressions on everyone's faces when she detected the Boundless Spirit Sea.

"Ziyi, wake up quickly."

Yao Mengkang's voice was very soft, carrying a hint of tenderness and expectation that was barely perceptible.

Everyone misses you, including me.

"The outside world is wonderful, and there are many challenges waiting for us to face together."

He sat there quietly, talking for a long time, until the moonlight grew brighter.

Just as he was about to get up and leave, a commotion came from outside the courtyard.

A petite and delicate figure, like a night elf, pushed open the door without any ceremony, followed by that towering, muscular figure.

It was Su Xiaoman, the eldest disciple of the inner courtyard, and Shi Potian, the second disciple.

"Oh, so this is the junior sister who was unconscious?"

Su Xiaoman curiously approached the bedside to take a look, and then her gaze fell on Yao Mengkang. With her hands on her hips, she spoke with a domineering tone that was quite inconsistent with her petite appearance.

"You're Yao Mengkang? The one from the Outer Courtyard with the Boundless Spirit Sea?"

Yao Mengkang stood up and bowed slightly.

"Yao Mengkang greets Senior Sister Su and Senior Brother Shi."

Su Xiaoman waved her hand, her big eyes sparkling, and said directly.

"Stop with the nonsense!"

"I came to you with just one sentence: we both possess boundless spiritual seas, making us the strongest among this group!"

"Everyone else, including this big oaf behind me, isn't even a match for the two of us with one hand!"

"For the upcoming assessment, let's join forces and sweep everything aside, shall we?"

She waved her little fist, looking very confident.

Upon hearing this, Yao Mengkang couldn't help but smile. This senior sister of the inner courtyard was truly straightforward and adorable.

He glanced at Shi Potian beside him, whose expression was a mix of embarrassment and doting affection as he looked at Su Xiaoman, and smiled:

"Senior Sister Su is domineering. However, my junior brother Xuan Yuanpo from the outer courtyard is also a dragon among men, with a vast spiritual sea and superb swordsmanship. His strength should not be underestimated."

"Xuanyuan Po?"

Su Xiaoman tilted her head, her eyes brightening as she recalled the aloof and handsome sword-wielding youth from earlier that day.

"Oh! He's not bad, he's quite good-looking, and his skills are passable too."

Her comment, "She's good-looking and her skills are passable," immediately displeased Shi Potian, who was standing next to her.

He had always harbored feelings for this quirky and clever senior sister.

Seeing that she seemed to have a "good feeling" for another man, a surge of jealousy mixed with competitiveness welled up inside him.

"snort!"

Shi Potian let out a muffled groan, his voice booming like a bell, and looked at Yao Mengkang with a defiant expression.

"Junior Brother Yao, your Junior Brother Xuanyuan is only at the first stage of the Spirit Sea Realm, with a ten-thousand-zhang spiritual sea."

"He certainly has great potential, but he's not qualified yet!"

Just then, Xuan Yuanpo arrived outside the courtyard to discuss matters with Yao Mengkang and happened to overhear Shi Potian's words.

He frowned, his cold gaze sweeping in and landing on Shi Potian.

"What do you mean by that, Senior Brother Shi? The breadth of one's spiritual sea is not the only standard for measuring strength."

When Shi Potian saw that the person in question had arrived, he became even more impolite:

"What? Junior Brother Xuanyuan, you're not convinced? Neither of us possesses the Boundless Spirit Sea, so let's have a 'friendly' spar right now!"

"This will also let you know the difference between ten thousand zhang and seventy thousand zhang."

Xuanyuan Po was a sword cultivator, unyielding and inflexible; upon hearing this, his eyes turned cold.

"Since Senior Brother Shi is willing to offer his guidance, I, your junior brother, will gladly oblige!"

Yao Mengkang shook his head helplessly as he looked at the two people who were now on the verge of exchanging barbs, and at Su Xiaoman who was watching the show with amusement.

He knew perfectly well that although Xuan Yuanpo was exceptionally talented, he had only recently broken through and his realm was not yet stable.

Although his spiritual sea reached ten thousand feet, compared to Shi Potian, who had been immersed in the spiritual sea realm for many years and whose spiritual sea reached seventy thousand feet, there was absolutely no possibility of victory for him due to the absolute difference in their realms.

"Since you two are in such high spirits, let's stop here."

Yao Mengkang only said four words before stepping aside with Su Xiaoman.

The two clashed instantly in the open space of the courtyard.

The light of Xuanyuan's sword was like a dragon, icy cold and bone-chilling. The sword intent of Wuhen was displayed to the extreme, the figure was elusive and the sword moves were exquisite.

However, Shi Potian did not dodge much. His body was covered with a layer of thick rock, and Xuan Yuanpo's sword energy could only leave white marks on it, but could not truly break through the defense.

Every punch and kick from Shi Potian contained terrifying power capable of shattering mountains and splitting the earth, forcing Xuan Yuanpo to constantly dodge and deflect the force.

As Yao Mengkang had predicted, Xuan Yuanpo could not continue after only thirty moves.

Forced to retreat repeatedly by Shi Potian's powerful punch, the Frostmark Sword hummed incessantly.

Xuanyuan Po steadied himself, took a deep breath, and showed little sign of defeat on his face; instead, his eyes became even clearer.

He sheathed his sword, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Shi Potian, and said frankly.

"Senior Brother Shi's cultivation is profound and his spiritual power is boundless. I am inferior to him and have learned a great deal."

Seeing that his opponent had readily admitted defeat, Shi Potian decided not to press the matter further.

Moreover, during their earlier exchange, Xuan Yuanpo's fierce sword intent had secretly alarmed him, but he had only managed to withstand it by relying on his higher cultivation level.

He waved his hand, and his tone softened.

"Junior Brother Xuanyuan's swordsmanship is exquisite. If we were at the same level, I might not be your match."

A minor incident ended with Xuan Yuanpo admitting defeat and calling him "Senior Brother".

Although he lost, he earned the respect of his opponent, which also gave him a clearer view of the road ahead.

Seeing this harmonious scene, Yao Mengkang felt a greater sense of anticipation for the inner courtyard.