171: Chapter 171 Yunling Secret Realm

Great Chu Dynasty.

Royal City.

Deep within the Dynasty Academy, on a small, extremely secluded yet heavily guarded plaza.

At this moment, dozens of Green-Robed Disciples of the Academy, dressed in cyan strong suits and holding various weapons, stood neatly on the small plaza, their faces solemn.

Ling Yong and the other five were prominently among them.

Despite the numerous people on the small plaza, it was incredibly quiet, with only the rustling sounds of the gentle breeze.

In front of everyone, Chu Xingwen, the King of the Great Chu Dynasty, Chu Ming, the Dean of the Dynasty Academy, and several Elders of the Academy stood with their hands behind their backs, their gazes sweeping back and forth over the dozens of Green-Robed Disciples in front of them, constantly scrutinizing them.

Seeing that the time was almost right, Chu Ming, as the Dean of the Dynasty Academy, stepped forward and slowly addressed the Green-Robed Disciples in front of him.

“Everyone, among you are old Disciples of the Academy and new Disciples who have recently joined. The old Disciples may have already guessed some of the reasons for being summoned here, but the new Disciples, due to their short time in the Academy, may not be fully aware. I will give a brief introduction. The Continent Trial is imminent, and if one performs exceptionally well in the Continent Trial, there is a chance to be invited by several top Sects in the Northern Region responsible for hosting this Continent Trial, and become their inner Disciple.”

“At the same time, these top Sects will provide a very generous amount of Cultivation resources to the Dynasty behind the Disciples who perform exceptionally well in the Continent Trial. For this reason, various Dynasties in the Northern Region are currently actively selecting outstanding Prodigies to represent their Dynasties in the competition, and our Great Chu Dynasty is naturally no exception.”

“The fact that you are able to stand here now already indicates that you are the most outstanding top Prodigies among the younger generation of our Great Chu Dynasty. However, the Continent Trial is not something that one can participate in just by wanting to; there are quota restrictions for each Dynasty.”

“Our Great Chu Dynasty performed well in the last Province Trials, so this time, we have been given a total of ten slots for the Province Trials. This means that among these dozens of you, only ten will be able to represent our Great Chu Dynasty in the upcoming Province Trials.”

After Chu Ming introduced the situation to the Green-Robed Disciples, he then instructed one of the Academy’s Elders beside him.

“Elder Wang, distribute the yunshu tokens to them.”

“Yes, Dean.”

As soon as Chu Ming finished speaking, a middle-aged man in a white robe not far from him stepped forward, responded respectfully, and then walked to everyone in turn, taking out a token from his person and handing it to the Green-Robed Disciples.

Soon, this Elder Wang in a white robe arrived in front of Ling Yong.

Elder Wang flipped his right hand, and a yunshu token appeared in his palm, which he then handed to Ling Yong.

Seeing this, Ling Yong did not dare to be negligent, quickly accepted it with both hands, and respectfully bowed to Elder Wang in front of him.

“Thank you, Elder Wang!”

Upon hearing this, Elder Wang in the white robe did not say much, but merely smiled and nodded, then quickly walked to the next person to continue distributing the tokens.

At this point, Ling Yong began to carefully examine the token in his hand. The yunshu token was entirely snow-white, but it was interspersed with faint golden patterns, which were extremely tiny and would not be noticed without careful inspection.

Everyone who received a token, like Ling Yong, continuously examined the token in their hands, trying to discern something from it.

Of course, these people did not include the previous Green-Robed Disciples of the Academy; only new Disciples like Ling Yong, who did not know the reasons, would do so.

Soon, Elder Wang finished distributing the tokens, and every Green-Robed Disciple present held a “yunshu token” in their hand.

Seeing this, Chu Ming lightly coughed and then said loudly.

“The yunshu tokens you are holding now are related to what I am about to say.”

“Within our Dynasty Academy, there is a small Secret Realm that forms its own world, containing numerous Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines, and also hiding many Opportunities. However, Opportunities are often accompanied by danger, and who knows how many Yao Beasts lurk within.”

“This small Secret Realm was established decades ago when a Prodigy was born in our Great Chu Dynasty. He overpowered the Prodigies of various Dynasties in the Province Trials, and ultimately, with his Heaven-Defying performance and Prodigy-like talent, was eagerly invited by the top Sects in the Northern Region. However, he was later noticed by a powerful expert from the Central Region who happened to be passing by, and was taken as a Personal Disciple.”

“This small Secret Realm owned by our Dynasty Academy was given by this peerless expert from the Central Region, and he also declared that no one in the Northern Region should covet this small Secret Realm; otherwise, if he found out, their respective forces would face annihilation.”

“Therefore, our Great Chu Dynasty is able to openly use this small Secret Realm so boldly.”

“This small Secret Realm can also be said to be the most precious foundation of our Dynasty Academy, and even of the entire Great Chu Imperial Dynasty.”

“Each activation of the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm requires a massive amount of Spirit Stones. Previously, our Dynasty Academy would activate it every so often, spending a large number of Spirit Stones, using this Secret Realm as a benefit for the Academy’s Green-Robed Disciples, allowing them to enter it to both temper themselves and see if they could obtain a good Opportunity within.”

“In this Cloud Spirit Secret Realm, up to now, our Academy’s Green-Robed Disciples have obtained numerous Opportunities, including Earth-Grade Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques, and even Heaven-Grade ones are not unheard of.”

“It just so happens that some time has passed since the last activation of the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm. Therefore, after discussions between myself and the Elders of the Academy, and with the King’s approval, it was finally decided to use this Opportunity to select the participants for this Province Trials through the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm.”

After speaking, Chu Ming saw that many of the newly admitted Green-Robed Disciples in front of him had joyful expressions, completely disregarding the dangers Chu Ming had just mentioned.

Seeing this, Chu Ming could not help but sternly remind and caution them.

“I believe there’s no need for me to say much to the old Disciples among you, but for the Disciples who recently joined the Academy, I must emphasize here: never underestimate this Cloud Spirit Secret Realm. Although it contains many Opportunities, it also hides fierce murderous intent. A moment of inattention could lead you to a point of no return.”

“Although after entering the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm, if you encounter a life-or-death crisis, you can directly circulate your spiritual power to activate the yunshu token in your hand. This token will instantly withdraw you from the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm, preventing you from losing your life within it.”

“However, it is not absolutely safe.”

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