Master Lin and Atticus left the dean's office and Atticus was escorted by one of the soldiers to an inn located in a town near the academy. There was were he was going to stay until the day of the 2nd phase Blue sword academy's entry exam, Which was in a weeks time.Having only a couple of clothings and nothing else there wasn't so much to unpack when he got to the room assigned to him.Mentally Atticus felt exhausted and at this point he thought it best to start mapping out his goals and plans, also reading up on information about the entry exams from the information scroll given to him by the soldier.There are 5 academies that hold the power over the Azure sky continent. They basically represent the position of a First grade on this continent but with there joint power there can be said to be many times more stronger, but of course with great power comes great politics. So while each academy has no monopoly over the power of resources in this continent, they are still on the exact
A week passed by in a flash and over this week nothing much happened as Atticus only focus of studying the new knowledge he had gained.There was a good reason why Atticus had asked for arcane studies from the system initially. It was the only branch of cultivation study that he had come in contact with regularly in his past life and it had always fascinated him.In this pugilistic world there isnt just one path to power. While the most common one was becoming an essence cultivator, which is basically the absorption of spirit qi to nourish the body and soul but mainly to increase a person sensation to qi and be able to manipulate it using different techniques.There are also different paths to power, and one of such is to become a mage.Some may say that there isn't much difference between a mage and cultivator as they both use spirit qi in their advance, others may argue that they weren't the same.In both school of thoughts there is an evidence of truth as mages do manipulate spirit
Entry exam in mind Atticus quickened his pace as he finally got near the academy, reaching the imposing gates of the Blue Sword Academy, Atticus was stopped by a pair of stoic guards clad in light blue armor. Their gazes were sharp, scrutinizing every applicant."Are you an applicant?" one guard asked, his voice gruff.Atticus held out the token , the polished metal glinting in the morning sun. "Yes, I am."The token had been given to him by one of the soldiers by the order of the dean. Everyone who passed the first phase of the exam or possess a slot will be give a token imprinted their aura for identification.The guard retrieved the token, his spirit sense sweeping over it. A curt nod confirmed its authenticity, and with a gesture, he ushered Atticus through the gates.Inside the academy grounds bustled with activity. Students, some older and some barely teenagers, hurried towards designated areas, their faces etched with determination. Atticus felt a surge of energy course through
About 600 participants had failed the test and got disqualified as they got 0 points which put them behind others.106 participants got a perfect score of 10 points with Atticus being one of them. 293 of them got less than that for not meeting the quota set by the mission but at the same time having a decent performance on the test, enough to keep them from disqualification.But on the Ranking board one name stood out and that name was at the very top as it had 15 points!Xu hua's name glowed brightly in first place out of a 1000 students but not much reaction could be seen from her as she just had a cold expression on her face waiting for the next test to commence.The other participants on the other hand could remain so apathetic and expressed their shock when they saw a participant earning 15 points!"I am sure most of you are wondering how the person in first place managed to get 15 points" Supervisor Wang lin said as his gaze fell on the participants."Well its simple, she ended
Amidst the chaotic battlefield of the test, additional figures appeared on the scene. Teachers from the Blue Sword Academy arrived to observe the participants and assess their performances. These seasoned educators focused on evaluating the participants' combat prowess.Xu Hua engaged a perfected stage Foundation Establishment beast, its aura daunting. With swift and calculated strikes, she expertly maneuvered through its attacks, aiming for lethal blows. Her movements were not a dance but a relentless onslaught, leaving no room for finesse.Xu Hua's sword cut through the air with deadly intent. Each swing had a purpose which was to dismantle the beast before her. Blood spattered as her strikes connected, a testament to the raw brutality of her slashes. There was no elegance in the clash, only the ruthless efficiency of a skilled fighter.The ferocity of the wounded Foundation Establishment beast increased as it lunged at Xu Hua once again but her agility was nothing to scoff at. She
The ranking board blazed to life once more, its shimmering surface revealing the brutal truth of the test. The gap between participants had widened considerably. Out of the initial 400 hopefuls, only 300 remained. The remaining 100 had fallen short of the 50-point threshold, their dreams of attending the Blue Sword Academy crumbling to dust with their disqualification.Atticus scanned the board, his eyes widening in surprise. His name gleamed brightly in second place, a testament to his relentless slaughter of middle-stage spirit gathering beasts. His score - a staggering 340 points - reflected the sheer number of beasts he'd felled.Third place belonged to Xu Hua, the whirlwind of crimson blades. Though she'd held the top spot earlier, her current score of 280 points placed her just a hair behind Atticus. But reigning supreme, a name that Atticus was seeing for the first time, was etched in bold at the very top: Fen Yifan.Fen Yifan boasted a score that sent a ripple of shock throug
Once again the remaining participants were asked to take their place in the circles present in the hall as they did for the first test.As everyone took their positions, the orbs overhead shone once more, filling the entire hall with it bright light.Moments after the light faded Atticus found himself to have been transported to a small white room. In the room there was only a table and chair. Right in front of the table was a round object levitating over head with two round holes on it that looked like weird eyes.Just like the previous test a screen popped up in from of Atticus.**This is a written test****Participants will pick a topic he or she is confident in. A quiz will be set of the topic.**Another screen materialized showing different options. Alchemy, Artifact refining, Formation and array with so many others were present in the options.Without wasting time Atticus went straight for Arcane Studies as that was what he was most he moment.**Mission- Get over 65 points in Ar
Atticus, Fen yifan and Chen yi, all three presently stood in front of supervisor Wang who was seated at the moment. Beside Wang dalin were two youths who wore deep blue robes with badges on their chest indicating their status as students of the academy.Chen yi was presently staring daggers at Atticus who could clearly feel his stare but just ignored it.Atticus had been curious who this Chen yi was and now the three of them were in Supervisor Wang's office, it was pretty obvious who the culprit for the incessant system notifications was but Atticus wasn't complaining anyways.It was all to his favor, afterall his cultivation technique wasn't going to pay for itself, so having such a steady income made Atticus zero his mind in ever making a good impression in front of Chen yi."You three should have obviously guessed the reason why I called you in here" Supervisor Wang said as he folded his hands and looked at the trio from his seated position."I promised the top three places rewards