Everyone ascended, but I didn't get on board

Chapter 87: Bone Age Test Stone Pillar

"Never mind." The dean seemed to know what everyone had done and got straight to the point without further questioning. "Everyone knows that the Heavenly Ranking has been released ahead of schedule, so the academy competition will naturally be moved up as well. Time is of the essence this time, so I've discussed with the deans of the other four academies and decided to keep the competition simple. We need to select 100 candidates within three days, so in two days, the students from each academy will come to Shuangxing Academy to participate in the competition."

"So fast!" As soon as he finished speaking, the teachers were surprised and embarrassed, and they began to discuss in a low voice.

"The reason I called you all here today is because of the competition," the dean continued. "You are all elite disciples from your respective divisions, and you are also the ones most likely to gain admission. So, in two days, you will represent the academy in the competition."

Everyone was delighted, and Qiu Ci was a bit surprised. She had been planning to participate as a casual cultivator, but she hadn't expected the academy to give her a spot. However, she wasn't a direct disciple of the academy, and was only an external teacher. Could she really represent the academy in the competition?

"Little friend Chu, don't worry." As if seeing her confusion, Old Quan turned around and came over, patted her on the shoulder and said, "The dean and the leaders of each pavilion are aware of your situation. The opportunity to be on the Heavenly Ranking is rare. It would be a waste not to give it a try with your talent. So we discussed it with the dean, and the dean decided to temporarily register you under his name, and you will participate in the competition as the dean's registered disciple." This way it would be legitimate.

Chu Xiaoyou is a full-fledged cultivator. Although her cultivation level is only at the Divine Transformation stage, she still has a chance of making it into the top 100. Furthermore, the Heavenly Ranking prioritizes talent, and she has the best chance of receiving the inheritance. How could the academy let her miss out? She'd have to squeeze in even if it meant trying.

However, due to her problem of completing all the subjects, she has not yet joined any pavilion. She is not from the academy, so theoretically she is not an orthodox academy student. She might be criticized if she represented the academy in the competition. Although they all wanted to accept her as a disciple, time was of the essence and they had to register her under the name of the dean first. This was also the most appropriate method.

"..." So that's how it is. Qiu Ci nodded. No matter what, as long as there is a chance to go to Lanyuan, he can arrange it however he wants.

"According to the traditional rules of the academy competition, anyone under a hundred years of age can participate. While you are the elite of the academy, the other four academies are equally strong," the dean continued aloud. "So, I hope everyone will prepare well. For the next three months, the lectures in the academy will be suspended and replaced by other teachers."

"Also, starting today, all training venues in the academy will be open. You may enter and train at will, but remember not to rush." The dean glanced at everyone and added, "Although the opportunity to be on the Heavenly Ranking is rare, your own cultivation is the most important. Don't go astray and ruin your path for a small gain."

"Yes, Dean!" Everyone responded with a fist bump.

"Okay, everyone, follow me to the age check counter to get your entry cards!" The dean was obviously in a hurry and didn't say much. After giving a few instructions, he led everyone out and headed to the left.

Soon everyone arrived at a platform where the Pavilion Master was already waiting. On the table in front of him lay a pile of freshly carved jade plaques.

"Go ahead. Once you get your entry card, go back and meditate well. Even if it's only for two days, you must prepare well." The dean waved his hand.

The teachers then headed forward, one after another.

There weren't many people in their group, only about forty or so in total. The first one to come forward was Master Mu Chen from the Sword Pavilion, who was also the sword cultivator she had beaten up during the entrance examination. Compared to when she first met him, his cultivation was obviously much stronger. He was now in the early stage of tribulation, a whole realm higher than hers.

It seemed that this so-called college competition also had many powerful cultivators in the Tribulation Crossing stage. Qiu Ci couldn't help but feel a little worried. Could she really break into the top 100? At her current state of transformation, if she faced a cultivator like Master Mu who had crossed the Tribulation Crossing stage...

It seems that I can still beat him down!

(~￣▽￣)～

Well, not so 'square' anymore.

"Go test your bone age." The one handing out the jade cards happened to be Mu Chen's master, Master Quan. He pointed directly at the pillar on the platform next to him.

Mu Chen took a step forward and placed his hand on the stone pillar. The next moment, the stone pillar lit up with white light, and the word 97 faintly appeared on it.

"Alright, here's your battle pass. Hurry back and retreat." Master Quan waved his hand. "Yes, Master." Master Mu nodded, turned around, and left.

Next, the other masters also stepped forward one by one to receive their participation cards. Qiu Ci took a quick look and found that the numbers displayed on the stone pillars should be everyone's bone age.

Most of those in the late stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm are between 70-80, and a few around 60 are in the middle stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm; only Mu Chen and Chai Duo are in the early stage of the Tribulation Crossing Realm, Mu Chen is 97 and Chai Duo is 99, and it is obvious that they are stuck in the line.

The bone age of the Tianbang is less than 100 years. Qiu Ci recalled that it would take three years for the Tianbang to be born. Now that it is a few years earlier, it is convenient for the two of them. No wonder Master Chai was so excited before.

There were not many teachers participating in the competition, and soon it was Chu Qiuci's turn.

Compared to his own apprentice, Master Quan was obviously more optimistic about her. When he saw her come on stage, he immediately handed over the jade token in his hand and said with a big smile, "Little friend Chu is here. Come, come and take your participation token. We sword cultivators are the most powerful cultivators. Are you interested in coming to my Sword Pavilion after the competition?"

"Uh..." No, are all of you Pavilion Masters like this?

"Alright, old man Quan, you're just pretending we don't exist, right?" The head of the Zhen Pavilion next to him couldn't help but interrupt. "Aren't you deliberately putting pressure on Miss Chu? She still has to represent the academy in the competition."

After saying that, he directly snatched the jade token from Quan Lao's hand, put it into Qiu Ci's hand, and said with a kind smile, "After you finish measuring your bone age, my friend Chu, go back to seclusion."

"Hmph!" Old Quan snorted coldly but did not stop him.

Qiu Ci nodded and breathed a sigh of relief. He was finally qualified to participate. Then he raised his hand and pressed on the stone pillar.

Sudden……

A dazzling red light emanated from the originally white spirit-testing stone pillar, and the glaring color instantly dyed the entire platform red. Not only Qiu Ci himself, but everyone present was startled.

"His bone age has exceeded the limit. How is this possible?!" Old Quan was the first to exclaim in surprise. As early as when Chu Xiaoyou was admitted to the hospital for assessment, he had silently looked at his bone age. It was clearly less than fifty years old. Why did the age-testing stone pillar emit a red light, and such a dazzling red light.

All the pavilion masters and elders came onto the stage at once and looked at the stone pillar. They saw a huge number slowly emerging on the stone pillar.

【21764】

Quan Lao: "..."

Pavilion Master: “…”

Dean: "..."

Qiu Ci: “…”

What the hell is more than 20,000 years old?!
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Yesterday, the upstairs was being renovated, and the electric drill was humming all day, making my head buzz. It was too noisy, and I couldn't write. It was raining heavily outside, so it was difficult to go out and write, so I didn't update. Sorry!