C53 Entering the institute

Looking at the disciples who had broken through one after another, the main examiner sighed and said, "This group of disciples is really lucky to bask in the success of Ye Yang."

In fact, the reason why the Tianwu Academy was set up in the deep mountains was entirely because the terrain here was most suitable to inscribe a Spirit Concentration Formation and was able to absorb a portion of the True Spiritual Qi within a radius of several tens of thousands of kilometers, making the place a holy land for cultivation.

In fact, not just Tianwu Academy, every sect would do the same. Because only by doing this would they be able to keep cultivating outstanding disciples. This was a genuine one-time investment for life-time benefits.

As for the Nine Nether Sky Stairway, it was also a Spiritual Concentration Formation. However, it was a bit special as it had its own laws carved inside to test disciples.

The Nine Nether Sky Stairway absorbed a large amount of True Spiritual Qi every day. After three years of gathering, it would share it with the disciples on the stairs at the end of the exam.

However, it had its own rules. Based on the levels of difficulty of the stairs, when the exam ended, it referred to the first disciple's rank to decide how much True Spiritual Qi to be released.

For example, if the first one was at the 800th step, then the Nine Nether Sky Stairway would release all the True Spiritual Qi below the 800th step.

As for the True Spiritual Qi above the 800th step, it would be reserved for the next person who broke through. If no one reached above that level, it would continue to accumulate.

And the record in history was 929 steps. In other words, the True Spiritual Qi from above 930 steps had already accumulated for thousands of years.

Fortunately, this thing didn't have a shelf life. Otherwise it would have poisoned a large number of people to death.

Thousands of years of accumulation was broken through by Ye Yang and the True Spiritual Qi was like a flood that rushed towards everyone.

Even though a lot of disciples had made breakthroughs in the past years, this year witnessed more people make it than before. The True Spiritual Qi baptism was an entire night's time. Just at the start, more than half of the people had already broken through. No wonder the eliminated disciples were envious.

And since Ye Yang had become the first place, the benefits he could get were naturally greater than others. Because he was at the origin of the True Spiritual Qi, when he was absorbing it, only some of the True Spirit Qi that had slipped away from his side would rush down.

After being absorbed by Lan Caidie, it flowed down towards Mu Bai who was at a lower position, and then slowly flowed down to the bottom.

Everyone was crazily absorbing the energy. They wished to absorb all of it without leaving any for the people below. However, the flow was too strong that no one could stop it. They could only absorb as much as they could.

This kind of Genuine Qi that had been processed by a formation would do no harm to people no matter how much they absorb..

For the disciples below, time seemed to slow down, while for the disciples in upper positions it seemed to go faster. When they realized that there was no more Genuine Qi to be absorbed, the sun was already greeting them with a gentle glow.

"Why is it so fast?"

"I feel like I haven't absorbed enough. Let me absorb more. Maybe I can break through the Third Rank!"

"Don't mention it. I feel like it ended right after I started absorbing."

Just as everyone was recalling and shouting, Ye Yang slowly opened his eyes and felt the Genuine Qi that was surging in his body. A smile crossed the corner of his mouth.

One night's absorption had made him upgrade by two small realms. He now was already a martial cultivator of the Ninth Empyrean.

However, what made him a little depressed was that the fist-sized Genuine Essence in his Dantian did not grow in accordance to his breakthrough.

However, Ye Yang was still very satisfied. After all, Genuine Essence was something that only martial warriors had. As a martial cultivator like him, having so much of it was surprising enough. One must not be greedy.

Mu Bai also revealed a satisfied smile. Right now, he was already at the perfection-stage of the Soldier Level. Even though he had not reached the Master Level, he felt satisfied.

It had to be known that his cultivation level was not something that all martial cultivator could match, and required too much True Spiritual Qi. After all, a high realm could not be broken through so easily. It required a certain amount of luck and comprehension more than just an adequate amount of Genuine Qi.

Lan Caidie also had an excited expression. In the past, it would take her several months to advance one level. But now, she had upgraded by two levels overnight. How could she not be happy?

Ye Yuhan and Guan Yanxue had also broken through two levels, and their Qi was more stable than before, especialy Ye Yuhan whose progress was mysterious.

However, the most surprising one was Ye Qingxuan who had actually broken through five levels, and reached the Seventh Empyrean in one go, which amazed everyone.

However, considering that she was only at the second Empyrean of cultivation, it was understandable for her to be able to break through so many levels in one go.

Who truly surprised everyone was Ye Yang. He was at the origin of the flood of Genuine Qi, so he would definitely be able to absorb much more Genuine Qi than others.

However, everyone had seen that Ye Yang had only upgraded by two levels, becoming a martial cultivator of the Ninth Empyrean. Yet he hadn't even reached the great perfection stage of the Ninth Empyrean. Were there some reasons that he couldn't do his best to absorb?

But they definitely would not believe that Ye Yang had already used all of his strength to absorb it. Though his Qi whirl was extremely huge, after absorbing for an entire night, he was only able to upgrade by two levels.

However, Ye Yang had already anticipated it was impossible to have a strong Genuine Qi and upgrade quickly at the same time. One could not have his cake and eat it too.

But Ye Yang was not worried. He had the Deicide Tactic so his cultivation speed would definitely be much faster than others. Strong Genuine Qi was the only way to protect his own life.

Everyone had already awoken from their cultivation and was surprised at their own growth. They were so excited that they didn't know what to say. Some of them were even already babbling nonsense.

In the midst of the chaos, the white-robed principal flapped the huge wings on his back and flew to the top of the mountain. He gave Ye Yang an affirmative look, and then said to the crowd, "First, congratulations to you lucky kids. You have already become Tianwu Academy students with great honor."

"Yeah!"

The crowd was in jubilation. After all, they were a group of children, the oldest of whom was only eighteen years old. Shouting was the best way for them to express their excitement.

"Next is to bid farewell to your families. I'll give you two hours. Meet at the top of the mountain in two hours." As soon as the principal finished speaking, a group of disciples rushed back to their people, expressing their happiness.

Seeing that everyone had left, Ye Yang made a bow with hands folded in front to the white-robed principal, then turned and ran to the people of the Eight Desolations City.

"Young Patriarch!"

"Big Brother Ye!"

"Plop!"

"Plop!"

Before Ye Yang could say anything, a Zhao Family disciple and Ye Ping both knelt down and paid their respects to Ye Yang.

Ye Yang was surprised. He was not used to such manners. "Damn, I am still young and want to live longer." As he remembered, people who were paid respects like this were already buried in the ground.

"What are you two doing? I'm still young. Aren't you guys cursing me?" Ye Yang said somewhat angrily.

"No, Big Brother Ye. Without your help, I could not pass the test at all. It was you who changed my fate, so please accept my respect." The Zhao Family disciple said with a sincere expression.

"Alright, get up, what do you want me to look like? Do not do such thing to me any more. I'm not used to it. If you really want to repay me, we have a long time together in the future, to have a few drinks with me will be good enough. "Ye Yang said as he helped the two of them get up.

Li Chengfeng laughed and patted Ye Yang's shoulders hard, "Good job!"

Ye Yang was slapped so hard that he grimaced in pain. Li Chengfeng was so excited that he forgot to control the force.

If another martial cultivator got slapped like this, he might even be crippled. Ye Yang said with a bitter face, "Uncle Li, are you born a carpenter? You are literally trying to nail me!"

Everyone saw that Ye Yang's knees had sank into the earth, finding it both surprising and funny. If Li Chengfeng patted a few more times, Ye Yang would probably be nailed in completely.

Unusually, Li Chengfeng blushed as he pulled Ye Yang up. He reached out his hand to gently pat the back of Ye Yang's head, "You brat, when will you change the way you talk? Alright, if you have anything to say, hurry up or you won't have any chance."

These words sounded awkward. Weren't last words for dying people? Ye Yang was speechless. Uncle Li's way of expressing himself was truly strange.

Ye Yang pulled Li Chengfeng's arm and said sternly, "I will have no problems at the academy. I will not let any disciples of Eight Desolations City be bullied again. Don't worry, Uncle Li."

"However, the only thing I am worried about is my Ye Family. Nan Li City and Luo Ying City have suffered too much to let this go easily. I am afraid that they would hurt my families when they couldn't deal with me. I might have to count on you to take care of my families."

"Don't worry, as long as I, Li Chengfeng, am here, no one in the Eight Desolations City will dare to harm your Ye Family." Li Chengfeng patted his chest, giving him the biggest comfort.

Ye Yang walked to the only eliminated disciple and felt a little helpless. Even if he wanted to help him who was out in the first round, he could do nothing.

"When you go back, you must urge the disciples of the Ye Family to work hard and tell them about the cruel situation here. Make sure they never slack off." Ye Yang told the disciple.

Seeing the disciple nod his head, Ye Yang continued, "When you go back, you must cultivate well. Going to Tianwu Academy is not the only way to become a strong person. There are countless experts in this world that rely on their own fate to grow up. Don't be discouraged."

"Yes." The disciple's eyes were initially dim but, after hearing Ye Yang's words, immediately lit up.

In less than two hours, after saying goodbyes, Li Chengfeng and the rest of the leaders stepped onto the Transfer Array, waved at Ye Yang and the others, and disappeared before everyone's eyes

"Alright, everyone, come to the top of the mountain!" The main examiner's voice echoed in everyone's ears, interrupting their thoughts.

When everyone reached the top of the mountain, they discovered that it was only a platform, and on top of it stood a huge door.

The gate, which was over three hundred meters tall, gave everyone huge pressure. On the gate, two large words were written in shapes like dancing dragons and phoenixes--Tianwu Academy.

Just by looking at the two words, one could tell that it was left behind by a Martial Arts Master. They contained Martial Arts Will. Even Ye Yang's eyes hurt when he saw it and some of the disciples wobbled and fell to the ground at one look.

"The words on it are written by the principal. And it's time to introduce myself. I am Bai Yunzi, vice principal of the academy. You should address me as Principal Bai. Well, we didn't need a lot of words. Now, come in." As he spoke, Principal Bai pointed out a finger. A white silk flew out and hit at the door plate.

"Rumble …"

The door slowly opened, and a breeze of fresh air welcomed them.