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
Atticus clutched his student badge, a strange sensation tingling in his hand. It wasn't quite discomfort, but a faint hum that resonated with his own aura. Experimentally, he closed his eyes, focusing on the sensation. A wave of information flooded his mind – a map of the academy grounds, meticulously detailed with buildings labeled and pathways highlighted. He instinctively navigated the map, searching for a specific location: his residence.A single point pulsed faintly on the mental map, marking a building labeled "Student Dormitories East Wing." A spark of curiosity ignited within him. Roommates? The concept was novel, having lived a solitary life for so long. He tucked this information away, eager to explore his new living quarters.Following the mental map, Atticus found himself standing before a three-story building bustling with activity. Students streamed in and out, some laden with luggage, others engaged in animated conversations. He located his room number on a directory n
After Atticus and Xu Hua reached a Compromise, no argument was issued for the next few days.Atticus on the other hand was actually eager to start attending the classes in which he had signed up for.The past few days had only consisted of him going to get some clothings and other extra necessities with a part of the low grade spirit stones he had been given by the sect as a start up resource.His uniform had finally arrived, a white robe with blue designs all over it. This signified that he belonged to the arcane studies faculty just as he had chosen.These past few days have really been an eye opener to how far things have come in the cultivation world.Being in the bloodhound sect for such a short period didn't allow Atticus to really realize how different the world had become.Take the spirit transmission disc for example. From what he knew about it in his past life, one could inject spirit qi into it and communicate with someone else who had the twin disc of the same spirit trans