Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Although this person is quite young, only in his early twenties, his Yuan Power cultivation is by no means weak, having reached the tenth level of the Meridian Opening Realm, second only to experts in the Spirit Soul Realm...!"

Looking at Wang Wu below the high platform not far away, Lu Feng, who was in the crowd, also narrowed his eyes slightly. At this moment, his hopes for Falling Star Academy became even stronger.

After all, Wang Wu was just one of the many students at Falling Star Academy, and his status within the academy was only ordinary. He was not even as good as some of the academy deacons, let alone the academy elder Yin Baili standing to the side.

Even a nobody like Wang Wu possesses such cultivation and strength, so it goes without saying that the other genius students and high-ranking figures of Falling Star Academy are even more impressive.

Therefore, if Lu Feng can get into Falling Star Academy now, it will be entirely beneficial to his future!

"I must get into Falling Star Academy this year! I absolutely cannot let my parents down!"

"Rumor has it that Falling Star Academy offers generous benefits. Even the most ordinary students in the North Campus can stay in the academy for life as long as they don't violate the academy's rules and regulations, and they still receive a student stipend every month. It's far better than some seventh or eighth-grade sects outside...!"

"Father, Mother, I will definitely get into Falling Star Academy, and then earn lots of money so that you and the entire tribe can live a good life...!"

Just as Lu Feng was pondering, the dense crowd in the central square began to slowly surge towards Wang Wu's direction, and at the same time, whispers and murmurs could be heard, indicating that there were quite a few people who planned to apply to Falling Star Academy.

"Heh, quite a few people applied this year, but unfortunately there are still very few good candidates..."

Looking at the endless queue in front of him, Wang Wu simply grinned, then raised his hand and lightly touched the storage ring on his index finger, from which he took out a stack of ancient scrolls about three zhang long and eight chi wide.

The scroll depicts a scene of mountains of knives and seas of fire, and forests of thorns and blades. Beside it are a group of little demons holding weapons, their faces full of ferocity, resembling a scene of hellish purgatory, which cannot help but instill fear in people.

"This scroll is called the Hell Universe Map. Although the name sounds impressive, it is just an ordinary array-type spiritual treasure. Its grade is at most around the fourth rank. And what you need to do is very simple: get out of the Hell Universe Map unscathed."

Wang Wu glanced at the crowded and bustling queue again, then said calmly, "Those whose names I call, holding the Falling Star Token, step forward immediately."

"First place, Qian Dazhuang."

"Yes, yes...!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a burly, dark-faced man suddenly darted out from the front of the crowd and cautiously approached the Hell Universe Diagram opposite him. He was sweating slightly and seemed quite nervous.

"Third level of body refining realm?"

After a quick glance at Qian Dazhuang, Wang Wu frowned slightly, a hint of contempt on his face, but he didn't say anything more, still coldly saying, "You, go in."

"Yes, young hero!"

Qian Dazhuang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and the next moment he stepped into the Hell Universe Diagram.

hum!

Suddenly, a burst of mysterious light flashed, and the next moment, Qian Dazhuang vanished into thin air, as if he had been swallowed whole by the Hell Universe Diagram, disappearing without a trace.

Buzz, whoosh!

However, before anyone could react, the Hell Universe Diagram emitted another strange light, and the next moment Qian Dazhuang himself returned to his original spot. The whole process took less than three seconds!

"No! Don't kill me...! Please spare me!"

"Gentlemen of the underworld, please spare my life! I won't dare again, I'll never dare again...!"

Qian Dazhuang was curled up on the ground in fear. His face was ashen, and his whole body was trembling like a leaf. He seemed to have been scared out of his wits by something, and for a moment he was incoherent.

"Next up, Zhou Liufu."

Seeing this, Wang Wu remained calm, then waved his hand again, as if he had expected this.

"Tch! With such meager courage and ability, you think you can apply to Falling Star Academy? You're really overestimating yourself!"

"I've heard that the admission process for Falling Star Academy is not only extremely complicated, but also fraught with difficulties. This is only the first step of the assessment. There are still preliminary and final tests to come. This person can't even pass the first step. Even if he waits for another three years, he still won't have a chance."

"That's right. A mere third-level Body Refinement cultivator thinks he can apply to Falling Star Academy? I bet this dark-faced idiot has been drinking too much expired milk and it's made him stupid!"

Seeing Qian Dazhuang eliminated so quickly, the surrounding martial arts spectators began to discuss the matter, with some mocking and laughing at him. Clearly, they were already used to it.

"I didn't expect this scroll to be a magic treasure with an array-like function, but compared to Qin Xiaowu's teleportation scroll, its value is still far inferior..."

Lu Feng glanced at the Hell Universe Diagram in front of Wang Wu as well, but only showed a thoughtful expression, without any sign of urgency.

Because his position was roughly in the middle of the crowd, if Wang Wu's roll call assessment speed was maintained, it would take at least one or two hours before it was Lu Feng's turn.

"Damn it! I'm definitely going to pass the test this time!"

Upon seeing Wang Wu call out his name, Zhou Liufu took a deep breath and stepped out from the queue.

Three years ago, he applied to Falling Star Academy, but unfortunately, his strength was too weak at the time, only at the fourth level of Body Refinement Realm, so he did not pass the first step of the assessment.

Now, three years have passed, and Zhou Liufu's Yuanli cultivation has not only greatly improved, but has also reached the seventh level of the Body Refinement Realm, which naturally boosts his confidence.

hum!

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Liufu leaped into the Hellish Universe Diagram and then disappeared completely.

"No response after all this time?"

"It seems that Zhou Liufu has made it..."

"I don't think so! After all, this is only the first step of the assessment. There are still more difficult preliminary and final tests to come. Falling Star Academy isn't a place where just anyone can sneak in...!"

Just as everyone was whispering among themselves, the Hell Universe Diagram, which had been calm and still, suddenly emitted a strange and mysterious light.

The next moment, Zhou Liufu's figure returned to everyone's sight. At this moment, his face was also pale, and his aura was extremely weak, as if he had just experienced a fierce battle.

"Cough cough cough...!"

"Damn it! How could this happen...!"

Zhou Liufu struggled to keep himself from collapsing while coughing up blood uncontrollably, seemingly still unable to safely pass through the Hellish Universe Diagram, and only managed to hold on for a few minutes longer than Qian Dazhuang had at the beginning.

"Unqualified, eliminated!"

Ignoring Zhou Liufu, who was coughing up blood, Wang Wu cleared his throat and then called out the name of the next applicant, "Next, Yun Haoxuan!"

Swish!

As soon as Wang Wu finished speaking, a figure in a black robe flew out from the crowd like a fierce gust of wind. He landed steadily, and a hint of arrogance appeared on his handsome face. It seemed that in his eyes, everyone present was nothing more than a bunch of ants.

"It's actually Yun Haoxuan, the second young master of the Yun family!"

"I didn't expect even he to come...!"

"I've heard that this person is not only a direct descendant of the Yun family, the most prestigious clan in Dongyun Kingdom, but also possesses extraordinary talent and comprehension. At just over twenty years old, his cultivation has already reached the sixth level of the Opening Meridian Realm, second only to his elder brother Yun Ting among the younger generation of the Yun family. Furthermore, he is ranked eighteenth on the Hidden Dragon List of the Four Kingdoms of Lingnan!"

"With Yun Haoxuan's strength and cultivation, let alone the first assessment, I'm afraid even the subsequent preliminary and final assessments wouldn't be able to stop him...!"

Upon seeing Yun Haoxuan suddenly appear, the expressions of the surrounding martial artists changed slightly, and they were extremely surprised. Most of them showed fear in their eyes, clearly recognizing that the other party was no ordinary person.

Swish!

Ignoring the surrounding crowd's exclamations and astonishment, Yun Haoxuan merely touched the ground with his feet, and instantly disappeared into the Hell Universe Diagram.

hum!

The next moment, the Hell Universe Diagram emitted another strange and mysterious light, and then Yun Haoxuan's figure appeared.

Not only was he completely unharmed, but even the hem of his clothes wasn't dirty at all, and the whole process took less than a second!

"Brother Wang, you flatter me."

Turning his head to glance at Wang Wu beside him, Yun Haoxuan's face remained indifferent, as if he had just gone through the motions without any difficulty.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Yun, as expected of one of the prodigies on the Hidden Dragon List of the Four Kingdoms of Lingnan, your strength is indeed remarkable. Please wait here for a moment while you prepare for the upcoming preliminary entrance examination."

Seeing Yun Haoxuan easily pass through the Hell Universe Diagram, Wang Wu grinned as well, showing no surprise whatsoever.

After all, Yun Haoxuan's Yuan Power cultivation had reached the sixth level of the Meridian Opening Realm, making him no ordinary person. Naturally, a mere fourth-grade array-type spiritual treasure could not trap him in the slightest.