Zhao Zhijing smiled as he watched the scene. "That Wen Hong may be a prince, but for all his sky-high ambitions, his fate is as fragile as paper."
Du Pingxia sneered. "A prince? Here at All Stars Academy, you canât throw a rock without hitting a few princes or princesses!"
As a princess herself, Du Pingxia had long been aware of this fact.
Wen Hong was arrogant, still acting as if this place were his personal fiefdom back in the Cloud Water Empire. He strutted about with a grand, ostentatious entourage.
To many of the geniuses present, Wen Hong looked like a clown.
Zou Yuxianâs lovely gaze fell upon Wen Hong, a trace of pity in her eyes. âAfter a blow like this,â she thought, âhe might never recover.â
Li Zhuang remained quite calm. "Itâs perfectly normal. Who wouldnât feel a sense of loss after coming to a place like All Stars Academy?"
A bitter smile touched Li Zhuangâs lips. He had been admitted to All Stars Academy at the Martial Arts Fourth Layer and had been quite pleased, thinking he had finally made it.
But upon entering All Stars Academy, he was shocked to discover that the Martial Arts Fourth Layer realm was the absolute lowest rung on the ladder.
The stark contrast had nearly shattered his state of mind, leaving him completely demoralized.
LĂ» Chunyang, Yu Yao, Yin Lihua, and the others felt that same bitterness. They had all gone through the same thing.
The more they learned about All Stars Academy, the more they understood the terrifying depth of its power and history.
The two women, Baiyun and Yun Mo, exchanged a worried glance. âI wonder how Qin Feng will do this time? Can he hold on to his position as Elder Cyan Dragon?â
Just then, another commotion erupted in front of the Assessment Hall.
"Big news! Young Master Li Qiubaiâs *Three Elements Splitting Scene Sword Technique* was assessed at the 10th Layer, and his *Invincible Sword Heart* at the 9th Layer, for a total of thirteen points!"
"Even bigger news! Young Master Liu Canyang from Divine Casting Valley! His *Thousand Hammer Hundred Refining Technique* was assessed at the 10th Layer, and his *Heavenly Yuan Fire Transformation Technique* at the 11th Layer, for a total of fifteen points!"
"A huge score! A huge score! Young Master Xiao Yuchan from Taohua Manor has a total of sixteen points! His *Hundred Flowers Sword Technique* was assessed at the 10th Layer and his *Qu Yuan Secret Technique* at the 12th Layer!"
Three announcements in a row, each more shocking than the last!
The faces of many geniuses from Cyan Dragon Academy were etched with shock, and it took them a long time to compose themselves.
"Sixteen points!" Du Pingxiaâs expression was exceptionally grave. âXiao Yuchan has always been so low-key. This time, heâs really shaken everyone.â
Sixteen points! And he even cultivated that *Qu Yuan Secret Technique* to the 12th Layer!
The calm in Du Pingxiaâs eyes vanished. Even her two scores only added up to fifteen points.
âXiao Yuchanâs score is astounding!â
Zhao Zhijing, Li Zhuang, and the others exchanged glances.
Deep down, they were all worried for Qin Feng.
Qin Fengâs position as Elder of Cyan Dragon Academy was now in jeopardy.
"The competition for Elder of Cyan Dragon Academy is unexpectedly fierce this time!" In the distance, Ji HuangâErâs gaze swept across the crowd, searching for a particular figure.
A crowd of geniuses from Vermilion Bird Academy had gathered around Ji HuangâEr, along with a larger circle of other handsome and talented young men.
In the innermost circle were Tuoba Ye, along with other geniuses like Shangguan Yun and Fu Yifei.
There were even some young prodigies from other academies, each one striking in their own way: some heroic and dashing, some graceful and elegant, some sharp and imposing, some aloof and transcendent, and others radiating an oppressive nobility.
Ji HuangâEr was widely acknowledged as one of the ten great beauties of All Stars Academy.
Her admirers were countless, and they even included Elders from the senior classes.
"Looks like the Elder of Cyan Dragon Academy is about to change this term as well."
Shanggu Yunâs expression was nonchalant, exuding an indescribable, suave elegance. He carried a Spirit Sword on his back, cutting a heroic figure.
Many of the beautiful young women in the square were casting subtle glances his way.
Tuoba Ye crossed his arms over his chest, his bronze-colored muscles flexing. He had the build of a bear, and the greatsword strapped to his back was taller than he was.
"Itâs perfectly normal. Whatâs so strange about it?"
Tuoba Ye said flatly, "The Elder of Cyan Dragon Academy, Qin Feng, is known for his combat prowess. His personal cultivation is only at the Martial Arts Eighth Layer Heaven. This assessment tests comprehension, aptitude, opportunities, and even willpower. Heâs at a huge disadvantage in a comprehensive assessment like this. It wouldnât be surprising at all if he lost his position."
In a flash, a figure in red appeared in the crowd. Ji HuangâErâs gaze swept over the two men as she shook her head.
"You both underestimate him. Qin Feng is a very mysterious person. It wonât be that simple."
Just then, more news came from the Assessment Hall.
"A powerhouse from Sword God Manor has emerged! Yuan Daozhen, known as the Little Sword Saint, has completed his assessment! 11th Layer in the *Three Elements Splitting Scene Sword Technique* and 12th Layer in the *Invincible Sword Heart*! His total is seventeen points!"
"Itâs Yuan Daozhen! His total score actually reached seventeen points!"
Baiyun, Yun Mo, Du Pingxia, and the others fell silent.
This time, Qin Fengâs chances were looking grim.
The change in leadership for Cyan Dragon Academy seemed inevitable now.
Seventeen points. A score like that would put him in the running for an Elder position in any of the other three academies.
Yuan Daozhen had truly shocked everyone!
âWhat a pity for Qin Feng,â Du Pingxia thought, closing her eyes.
The light in the eyes of Zhao Zhijing, Li Zhuang, Yu Yao, and the others died completely.
A trace of gloom clouded Baiyunâs beautiful face. She was worried for Qin Feng. Once he was no longer the Elder... although Qin Feng would still be a Fifth-level Inner Sect Disciple, he would clearly not be able to keep Heavenly Red Peak.
It was common knowledge that not even Fifth-level, Sixth-level, or Seventh-level Disciples were qualified to enjoy the benefits of a Spirit Mountain.
Only the Elder of each academyâor someone who spent a huge number of competition points to rentâcould live in a Spirit Mountain Blessed Land.
ăLess than half an hour lateră
Another shocking announcement came from the front of the hall.
"Another seventeen-pointer! A mysterious figure named Zhangsun Wu Ya scored seventeen points! Like the Little Sword Saint Yuan Daozhen, heâs also from Sword God Manor! His *Three Elements Splitting Scene Sword Technique* is also at the 11th Layer, and his *Invincible Sword Heart* is at the 12th Layer!"
Du Pingxia and the others exchanged a look of understanding. This Zhangsun Wu Ya was clearly also from the Star Sect.
Du Pingxiaâs face went numb. She had lost all hope.
"Another seventeen points! Thatâs the third seventeen-point score for Cyan Dragon Academy!"
The news hit the crowd like a bombshell, causing a massive uproar.
The square in front of the Assessment Hall was in an uproar.
âHave all of All Stars Academyâs top geniuses gathered in Cyan Dragon Academy this time?â
That was already the third person to score seventeen points!
The other three academies combined barely had that many!
Just then, a young disciple ran out from the entrance of the Assessment Hall, his face beaded with sweat and filled with utter shock.
"It happened! It happened! Eighteen points! Eighteen points!!"
"What?"
In the square before the Assessment Hall, every gaze snapped toward the young disciple.
The young man threw his head back and screamed at the top of his lungs. "Eighteen points! An unprecedented eighteen points! The Ice Glacier Celestial Maiden from Mirror Lake Palace, Lu Qingxue, has cultivated both the *Three Elements Splitting Scene Sword Technique* and the *Silent Extinction Ice Heart* to the Twelfth-Layer Great Perfection! Her grand total is eighteen points!"
"The competition for Elder of Cyan Dragon Academy is over! It has to be the Ice Glacier Celestial Maiden, Lu Qingxue!!"
(Still five Chapters today! This is the first. The second will be at noon, with the third and fourth in the afternoon. Please leave a recommendation vote and add this to your library~)