146: Chapter 146 Chu Ming's Instructions

“Lingyun City Ling Family, Ling Zhong, Green-Robed Disciples of the Academy, receive the Azure Jade Disciple token!”

...“Lingyun City Ling Family, Ling Jun, Green-Robed Disciples of the Academy, receive the Azure Jade Disciple token!”

...“Lingyun City Ling Family, Ling Fei, Green-Robed Disciples of the Academy, receive the Azure Jade Disciple token!”

...“Lingyun City Ling Family, Ling Jie, Green-Robed Disciples of the Academy, receive the Azure Jade Disciple token!”

Following Ling Yong's name being called, Ling Zhong, Ling Jun, and others were quickly called one after another.

Subsequently, Ling Yong and the others successively bid farewell to the two Family deacons beside them and came before Yun Tian, each receiving a token from a Dynasty Academy Disciple. The token was entirely serene and not only had intricate patterns attached to both its front and back, but its front also clearly recorded the Disciple's personal information, while its back was engraved with the four ancient characters “Dynasty Academy,” making it quite extraordinary.

However, Ling Yong, Ling Zhong, and the others, after receiving their exclusive Dynasty Academy identification tokens, said nothing more. Instead, they quickly rejoined the ranks, quietly awaiting the Dynasty Academy's arrangements...

Soon, all those admitted to the Dynasty Academy had received their identification tokens and gathered in three camps before Yun Tian.

However, among the many Prodigies who passed the assessment, the camp where Ling Yong, Ling Zhong, and others were located appeared much smaller compared to the two major camps of the gray-robed Disciples and White Robe Disciples, with only a mere twenty-odd people in terms of numbers.

Looking at the crowd before him, Yun Tian, after collecting the list, stepped forward and addressed the new Disciples who were about to join the Dynasty Academy.

“Everyone, congratulations on successfully passing the assessment and entering our Dynasty Academy for study. Soon, Academy instructors will personally lead you into the Academy for corresponding arrangements. You must cooperate well.”

“Time is almost up, so I won't waste everyone's time. I hope all of you will strive to make progress and prosper in the Martial Dao during your studies at the Dynasty Academy!”

“Thank you, Chief Yun Tian!”

Upon hearing this, the crowd of new Disciples who had passed the assessment and were about to join the Dynasty Academy bowed and cupped their fists in unison, respectfully responding.

Seeing this, Yun Tian nodded to himself. Immediately, ten or so Chiefs walked out from behind him and approached the two major camps of Black Jade Disciples and White Jade Disciples. After a brief communication, they each led their pre-arranged Disciples quickly and orderly towards the Dynasty Academy.

Before long, the Black Jade Disciples and White Jade Disciples, several times more numerous than the Azure Jade Disciple camp where Ling Yong, Ling Zhong, and others were, had all been led into the Dynasty Academy by the Academy instructors. At this moment, only Ling Yong, Ling Zhong, and the twenty or so Azure Jade Disciple remained on the square in front of the Dynasty Academy's main gate.

However, besides a few Academy Disciples tidying up the assessment grounds, only Yun Tian, the Chief Disciple of the Dynasty Academy, remained. There were no Academy instructors present.

For a time, everyone's thoughts varied.

“Everyone, you are all top-tier Prodigies. Your cultivation methods and your status within the Academy are vastly different from those Black Jade Disciples and White Jade Disciples who just left.”

“The Dean has instructions. All of you, follow me.”

Having said that, Yun Tian said no more. He turned directly and walked towards the Dynasty Academy.

Seeing this, Ling Yong, Ling Zhong, and the twenty or so newly recruited Azure Jade Disciple of the Dynasty Academy did not ask further. They all stepped forward, closely following behind Yun Tian, and quickly walked towards the Dynasty Academy...

Inside the Dynasty Academy.

Martial Arts Arena.

Soon, under Yun Tian's leadership, the twenty or so newly promoted Azure Jade Disciple of the Dynasty Academy arrived at the Dynasty Academy's Martial Arts Arena.

The Martial Arts Arena was extremely vast at this time, with no Dynasty Academy Disciples Cultivating Martial Skills there. Only an old man was seated on the high platform in front of the Martial Arts Arena. This person was none other than the Dean of the Dynasty Academy—Chu Ming.

“Reporting to the Dean, the newly recruited Azure Jade Disciple of the Dynasty Academy have arrived. Please instruct, Dean!”

Immediately, Yun Tian quickly stepped forward, cupped his fists, and respectfully reported loudly to Chu Ming, who was seated on the high platform with his eyes closed, resting.

Upon hearing this, Chu Ming slowly opened his eyes, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over everyone. He then stood up directly, took a few steps forward, and slowly spoke.

“Presumably, you all have many questions in your hearts now, wondering why this old man wants to meet with you here alone?”

As Chu Ming's words fell, Chu Lin, as the Second Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty, was the first to step out, respectfully cupping his fists and responding to Chu Ming on the high platform.

“Please instruct, Dean!”

Looking at Chu Lin's performance, Chu Ming nodded to himself. He then slowly began to explain.

“Since you are qualified to come and participate in our Dynasty Academy's enrollment assessment, your elders must have told you about the Province Trials. The Province Trials are of great importance, and their requirements for participants are extremely strict. The most stringent hard condition is that the age must be twenty or below.”

“To put it simply, the Dynasty Academy's enrollment is to select candidates suitable to represent our Great Chu Dynasty in the Province Trials, provide them with a period of intensified training, and ultimately select the top ten outstanding contestants to represent our Great Chu Dynasty in the upcoming Province Trials.”

“Each Province Trials will have major powers from outside Xuan Tian Province coming to observe. If you have profound Opportunities and are fortunate enough to be noticed and accepted as Disciples by any major power, that will be a great Opportunity for you. At that time, your path in the Martial Dao will also go even further.”

“However, the Province Trials are not without disadvantages. They also come with huge risks, and even falling is not impossible. So you must be mentally prepared.”

“Furthermore, there is less than four months until the start of the Province Trials. During this period, the Dynasty Academy will provide you with abundant Cultivation resources, as well as experienced instructors, to help and guide you in your Cultivation, and to enhance your overall strength as much as possible.”

“After three months, you twenty or so people, along with the Azure Jade Disciple in the Dynasty Academy who meet the conditions to participate in the Province Trials, will hold a martial arts competition. The top ten ranked individuals will represent our Great Chu Dynasty and go to Xuan Tian City on the Xuantian Continent to participate in this Province Trials.”

“Finally, I will tell you one more piece of news: the top ten ranked individuals will receive a small Opportunity from the Academy.”

“Yun Tian, I'll leave the rest to you. I'll take my leave first!”

Having said that, without waiting for anyone to ask questions, Chu Ming's figure flashed, and he disappeared directly from everyone's sight.

Seeing this, Yun Tian quickly and solemnly cupped his hands in the direction where Chu Ming had disappeared, bowing respectfully.

“Your Disciple respectfully bids farewell to the Dean!”

Witnessing this, Chu Lin, Ling Yong, Ling Zhong, and others behind Yun Tian also cupped their fists in unison, saying,

“We respectfully bid farewell to the Dean!”

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