Liu Mubai had long heard of Mu Yuan, the legendary figure who, for three years, hadn't stepped onto the path of cultivation, yet still caused a stir in the academy by pursuing Hong Ling and being rejected.
Feeling a gaze filled with pressure, Mu Yuan raised an eyebrow and shifted his eyes from Liu Yang to the figure above.
He met the dazzling figure's eyes.
Instead of the fear displayed by other students, Mu Yuan's face held a relaxed calm, which surprised Liu Mubai.
"Haven't seen him in a few days, and this kid's nerve has grown. I just don't understand where this waste gets the audacity to not fear Brother Mubai at all, with only his Perception Stage strength?"
Tong Guan had also accompanied Liu Mubai.
Hong Ling frowned. After all, they had been friends for many years. Although she was now keeping her distance, hearing others call Mu Yuan a waste still stung.
She looked at Tong Guan and asked, "Do you have a prejudice against him?"
"Of course."
Tong Guan nodded without any pretense. "I've always disliked how close you are to him. Hong Ling, you've already made a decision with him, so you should involve yourself less in his affairs from now on."
Hong Ling's mood was complex; she didn't know how to respond.
Dong!
At that moment, a clear bell chime suddenly echoed out, and the numerous students perked up. The Academy Trial was finally about to begin.
Three figures sat solemnly in the north of the arena, with a white-haired old man in the central seat.
Looking at the spirited students below, he couldn't help but laugh:
"Hehe, this Academy Trial is even more lively than the previous ones."
However, his gaze seemed a bit unfocused.
"Dean, there are many highlights in this Academy Trial, and what everyone is most looking forward to is the competition for the first seat in this Earth Rank." Teacher Mo said with a smile, sitting on the left.
"What's to look forward to? Liu Yang possesses Spiritual Veins and is also at the initial stage of the Spirit Movement Stage. That Mu Chen, although not bad, still can't shake Liu Yang's position as number one." The stern man on the right said, curling his lip.
He was a teacher in the West Academy, so naturally, he hoped the West Academy would achieve better results; it would bring him glory.
As for Mu Yuan's challenge, in his eyes, it was naturally a joke, something he didn't take to heart at all.
"Teacher Xi, underestimating someone who has obtained the qualification for the Spiritual Path can lead to a great loss."
Teacher Mo said calmly.
"The Spiritual Path doesn't allow the cultivation of spiritual power. If Mu Chen had passed the final trial and obtained the spiritual power infusion, I naturally wouldn't say these words. Unfortunately, Mu Chen was expelled from the Spiritual Path midway."
Teacher Xi shook his head.
Teacher Mo frowned, feeling sorry for Mu Chen.
If Mu Chen had successfully passed the Spiritual Path and obtained the most precious spiritual power infusion within it...
He was already the number one among the younger generation of Northern Spirit Academy.
Even someone like Liu Mubai could only be second to him.
The spots for the Five Great Academies would definitely be secured by him, with no one else even qualified to compete.
Watching the two bicker, Dean Xiao just smiled, clearly used to it.
His cloudy eyes turned to Mu Chen, who was sitting in the east courtyard seats, and he gave a wry smile:
"It's a bit of a pity. I wonder what this kid did in the Spiritual Path, I heard he even alarmed the higher-ups of the Five Great Academies."
Teacher Mo and Teacher Xi were both stunned.
Evidently, they hadn't expected Mu Chen to cause such a big commotion in the Spiritual Path.
"How has Mu Yuan been doing recently?"
Dean Xiao didn't linger on Mu Chen for long, instead turning his attention to Mu Yuan.
"Dean, why are you so concerned about that little brat Mu Yuan? You've also protected him behind the scenes on several occasions."
Teacher Xi and Teacher Mo were both puzzled.
"That little fellow…"
Dean Xiao stroked his beard, clearly not wanting to elaborate.
"Alright then."
Teacher Mo chuckled wryly, but still proceeded to inform Dean Xiao of Mu Yuan's situation.
"He finally entered the Perception Stage a few days ago. Many students are now looking forward to his performance today; he's a major highlight of this Academy Trial."
Dean Xiao sighed with emotion.
"That little fellow finally entered the Perception Stage. Being a dean isn't easy! I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."
In fact, everyone didn't know that Dean Xiao of Northern Spirit Academy was a loyal fan of Mu Yuan.
The fact that Mu Yuan hadn't been able to sense Spiritual Qi for three years but was still allowed to stay at the academy was due to a very important reason: Dean Xiao had overruled everyone and kept him.
Why?
It was because he had accidentally fallen into Mu Yuan's trap.
Thinking back to those days, the stories of Battle Through the Heavens and Martial Universe had captivated Dean Xiao.
Burning the midnight oil, he studied diligently, driven by the desire to finish the book.
He got to the exciting part, and then it ended.
He remembered Dean Xiao wanting to go to the Mu Domain to find this little guy to get the rest of the story.
But, considering who he was, the Dean of the Northern Spirit Academy, how could he lower himself for a mere story?
So, he waited and waited, and finally, this little guy came to the Northern Spirit Academy to study.
Whenever Mu Yuan wrote a new volume, he would be the first to read it.
"Being a dean is really tough."
See, he was up late last night, burning the midnight oil.
"That little fellow seems carefree and easygoing, but he has a tiger lurking in his heart."
"He's been biding his time at the Northern Spirit Academy for three years. Considering the cold shoulders he's endured, and given his personality, he's been silent for three years, but now he's likely to make a resounding impact."
Dean Xiao's eyes flashed with a sharp light.
"This time, the top spot in the Academy Trial might surprise you both."
Hearing Dean Xiao murmur to himself, Teacher Mo and Teacher Xi were taken aback.
Could there be a sudden change in today's Academy Trial?
However, Dean Xiao was unwilling to reveal anything, and was once again speaking in riddles.
"The bell has rung. Announce the start of the Academy Trial!"
Dean Xiao immediately waved his hand.
Teacher Mo nodded, then stood up, his gaze sweeping across the entire field. He spoke in a deep voice:
"The time has come, the Academy Trial begins. Between the students, this is a friendly exchange, no killing allowed, understand!"
"You all know the rules. Those who go on stage will each have one chance to challenge an opponent, but only one chance, so consider your strength and choose your opponent wisely."
His voice echoed like a great bell, shaking the void.
"Yes!"
All the students participating in the Academy Trial responded respectfully.
"Begin."
Dong!
As Teacher Mo's words fell, another clear chime of a bell rang out, almost echoing throughout the entire Northern Spirit Academy.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Figures leaped onto the stage, and various shouts immediately erupted.
"Liu Xiong, get down here! I've been wanting to beat you up for ages!"
"Chen Tong, come out too! I'm getting my revenge for last time!"
"..."
These students often had friction with each other in their everyday lives.
They were just ordinary students compared to Mu Chen and the others.
The truly powerful figures hadn't even appeared yet.
Take Liu Che, who had provoked Mu Yuan earlier.
Although his talent was decent, he was nothing special in the grand scheme of Northern Spirit Academy.
He had originally planned to challenge Mu Yuan, but he hadn't expected that Mu Yuan was now so different, and he wasn't even a match.
He could only vent his anger on other students in the Eastern Academy.
Unfortunately, his luck wasn't good, and the student he chose was very strong.
Defeat was only a matter of time.
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