Anyone who could fly through the air had to have a Power Realm of at least Five Veins, because only Five Vein Powerhouses could master Spatial Power and fly at will.
The newcomer landed and stood quietly on the ground. All the new students of Linyuan Academy stared at him, their faces filled with astonishment. This man had to be the academy's strongest expert, Xiao Wenjie.
"Hello, everyone. I am the dean of the academy, Xiao Wenjie. The fact that you've made it here proves your excellence. We at Linyuan Academy seek to recruit only the most outstanding talent. Here, you will receive the best training and become true powerhouses.
The academy's students are divided into three stages: Initial, Intermediate, and Advanced. You are all now in the Initial Stage. The higher a student's level, the better the treatment they receive. Every six months, the academy will hold an assessment to see who can be promotedâthough of course, some may also be demoted. If you wish to improve your strength, you must work hard.
In a moment, the academy's instructors will sort you into classes. We've recruited more students this time than in previous years, so we plan to form six classes: five regular classes and one elite class. Of course, anyone who wishes to enter the elite class must first pass an assessment.
As long as your strength is sufficient, you can get in. The benefits for the elite class are double those of the regular classes. Now, let's have you meet your instructors. Every one of our academy's instructors is exceptionally talented, so please give them a warm welcome," said Dean Xiao Wenjie.
Applause immediately broke out, and six figuresâfive men and one womanâinstantly appeared before the crowd. Ye Tian secretly tried to gauge their strength but couldn't perceive it. 'This must mean they've all reached the Four Veins Realm,' he thought.
The five men were all middle-aged and decent-looking. The woman, however, looked to be only twenty-three or twenty-four. She was exceptionally beautiful, with an air of mature elegance.
Many of the students were already hoping to be placed in her class. 'How wonderful would it be to pursue our Cultivation under the guidance of a beautiful instructor!'
A wave of discussion swept through the crowd, with the beautiful female instructor being the main topic.
Dean Xiao Wenjie raised his hand slightly. "Quiet down, everyone," he said. "Your instructors have arrived. Now, let them introduce themselves so you can all get to know them a little."
The crowd immediately fell silent. "Hello, everyone. I am your instructor, Lin Feng, and I'll be in charge of your Palm Technique. You must all work hard. If I catch anyone slacking, I'll make them regret it."
"Hello, everyone. I am your instructor, Zhao Tianxiang, and I'm responsible for your Leg Technique. I hope that under my guidance, your strength will advance by leaps and bounds," another middle-aged man said.
The other three middle-aged men introduced themselves next, responsible for Sword Technique, Fist Technique, and Saber Technique, respectively. All three were very stern and somewhat intimidating.
Finally, it was the beautiful instructor's turn. "I bet you're all wondering what I'll be teaching, aren't you? Actually, I'm in charge of what seems to be the simplest discipline: Body Technique. It is simple, yet also complex. A Body Technique not only increases your movement speed but also allows you to evade danger. You could call it a life-saving skill.
From now on, you can all call me Instructor Xiao. Some of you may already know who I amâI am Xiao Yaoyao, the dean's daughter. I hope we can all get along."
The six instructors finished their introductions, but everyone's mindâincluding Ye Tian'sâwas still on what Xiao Yaoyao had said. He wasn't interested in her looks, but in the "life-saving skill" she had mentioned.
'When it comes to Body Technique Martial Skills, my Dragon Form Hundred Transformations is a truly top-tier one. But my Power Realm is too low to begin its Cultivation right now. Practicing some other Body Techniques wouldn't be a bad idea; it might even be a great help to my future comprehension.'
"Alright, the six instructors have made their introductions, and I trust you all know what they're in charge of. Now, we will proceed with sorting you into classes. This assignment is only temporary. In three days, we will conduct another assignment for the regular and elite classes. Whether or not you can enter the elite class will depend on the strength you display.
In total, one thousand two hundred and thirteen of you have entered the academy this time. You will be divided into six classes. I now hold one thousand two hundred and thirteen numbered tokens, which I will place into six boxes. Each of you will then come up and draw one token, after which the class assignments will be announced.
Furthermore, these tokens will be randomized. This means you might draw token number one or a token over one thousand from the same box. I know many of you were recommended by your families and hope to pursue your Cultivation together. Whether or not that happens will be purely up to luck. Now, come up and draw your tokens!" Xiao Wenjie said.
As soon as his voice fell, six boxes materialized, hovering in the air before flying into the hands of the six instructors.
This display from Xiao Wenjie left everyone deeply impressed. This was a true powerhouse; his control over power had reached the absolute pinnacle, a feat countless people could only envy.
Everyone went up to the boxes in turn, drew a token, and returned to their places in line. The entire process took about the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn.
Ye Tian glanced at the token in his hand. It was number 512. 'If they're assigned in order, I should be in the third class,' he thought.
He glanced at Ye Feifei beside him and asked, "Feifei, what number did you get?"
"I got number two hundred and eighty-one. What about you, Brother Tian?" Ye Feifei asked.
Ye Tian didn't speak, simply showing his token to Ye Feifei. He knew they probably wouldn't be in the same class. 'Our only hope is to get into the elite class,' he thought.
Just then, Qin Xiaowan said, "You both got low numbers. Mine is over one thousand. It looks like we definitely won't be together."
She then showed her token to Ye Tian and Ye Feifei. It was number 1064. That would likely put her in the sixth class, even farther away from them.
"Everyone has received their token. Now, I will announce the results of this class assignment. I hope there will be no disputes; this is only temporary. There will be another assignment after the assessment.
We were originally going to have six classes, but for now, we will only form five. The future elite class will be formed by selecting the most outstanding students from these five classes. With one thousand two hundred and thirteen students, each class will have at least two hundred and forty-two people.
I will now announce the results. Students with tokens one through two hundred and forty-two will be in Class One. Those with tokens two hundred and forty-three through four hundred and eighty-five will be in Class Two, and so on. The remaining students will be in Class Five.
I expect everyone to abide by this decision. Shortly, the five male instructors will lead you to your respective classrooms, where they will explain specific details about the academy. Good luck to you all!" said Xiao Wenjie.
PS: We've finally made it to the academy, and Ye Tian's era is about to begin! This transitional arc wasn't easy to write, but thank you all for your patience, my dear readers! The epic, show-off action is coming! After noon this Saturday, I'll be releasing a burst of 10-15 chapters for you all to enjoy! This also means the book will be going premium on that day! To all of Xiaoxiao's supporters, please show your support! The more support you give, the more chapters I'll release!