Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"How could this kid be so strong...!"

"Could this person also be a young descendant from a major clan in the Yuanfeng Realm of the Eastern Xuan Region?!"

Like Yin Baili and the others, Yun Haoxuan was also greatly shocked and surprised when he saw Lu Feng reveal his true cultivation level.

After all, even he, the second young master of the Yun family, only managed to break through to the sixth level of the Meridian Opening Realm at the age of twenty-one, after expending countless cultivation resources and high-grade pills.

In contrast, Lu Feng, who was only seventeen years old, had already reached the eighth level of the Meridian Opening Realm in terms of Yuan Power cultivation. He was clearly no ordinary person!

Therefore, in Yun Haoxuan's mind, Lu Feng in front of him was definitely not an ordinary rogue cultivator. He was most likely a direct descendant of a great sect or even a top aristocratic family!

"Mr. Song, what's your opinion on Lu Feng?"

On the side of the crowd, Lu Xiaoxiang's gaze also fell on Lu Feng, then she raised her eyebrows slightly and gestured to Old Song behind her.

"Young Miss, this young man's strength should not be underestimated. When you enter Falling Star Academy in the future, he will likely be a formidable opponent for you..."

Faced with Lu Xiaoxiang's question, Old Master Song spoke frankly, his tone still solemn, "Miss, if you deal with this young man in the future, you must be extra careful and not be careless!"

After all, as an old man who had lived for decades, he could naturally see that Lu Feng's talent and strength were extraordinary and could not be compared with ordinary rogue cultivators!

As a loyal servant of the Lu family, Old Master Song habitually reminded Lu Xiaoxiang that one should always be wary of others.

After all, the other party is not only the eldest daughter of the Lu family head in Nan Yue Kingdom, but also the next generation heir of the Lu family head. If something happens to Lu Xiaoxiang, he simply cannot bear the responsibility and will be held accountable!

"Elder Song, although Lu Feng is quite strong, he doesn't seem like a vicious criminal. Besides, this Cangmang Mountain is the territory of Falling Star Academy, so nothing should happen, right?"

Faced with Elder Song's reminder, Lu Xiaoxiang couldn't help but feel a little confused and asked in return.

"Young Miss, you are mistaken."

Shaking his head again, Elder Song stroked his long beard and said meaningfully, "Although Falling Star Academy is the top-ranked academy in the Yuanfeng Realm, far surpassing even some sixth-grade sects in the Eastern Xuan Region, it is not a monolithic entity within the academy. There are also unseen intrigues and power struggles..."

"Sometimes, the most dangerous enemy is not the unknown foe, but your comrades-in-arms..."

Old Song's tone was suggestive, as if he knew some of the secrets behind Falling Star Academy.

"Mr. Song, I understand."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaoxiang took a deep breath and then nodded silently.

What the other party said is not without reason.

After all, although Falling Star Academy claims to be one of the righteous forces in the Eastern Xuan Region, it dares to take in even a wanted criminal like Shen Tianzhong, who is ranked third on the list of villains. This is enough to show that Falling Star Academy is not as simple as outsiders imagine.

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Central Square, in front of the Transformation Stone

"Uh, it seems we've made a bit too much noise?"

Faced with the overwhelming murmurs of amazement and countless envious glances from all around, Lu Feng rubbed his nose. "If I had known this would happen, I would have kept a low profile. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing..."

Although he was mentally prepared, the current reaction of the crowd still exceeded Lu Feng's expectations.

After all, he has always preferred to keep a low profile and doesn't like to show off.

"Young friend, wait a moment!"

Just as Lu Feng was about to continue testing the Spirit Bone Pillar and the Immortal Fate Stele, an old voice came from afar, immediately interrupting his actions.

The next moment, Yin Baili arrived on the wind, his face glowing, as if he had been eyeing Lu Feng for a long time, and he couldn't help but feel excited.

"Elder Yin?"

Upon seeing that the person who came was Yin Baili, Lu Feng also frowned slightly and was about to bow in greeting.

"Young friend, there's really no need for that!"

With a flick of his sleeve, indicating that Lu Feng needn't stand on ceremony, Yin Baili forced a kind smile onto his aged face. "Hehe, I've been overseeing the recruitment assessments at Falling Star Academy for many years, and I've seen all sorts of young talents, but someone as gifted as you, young friend, is extremely rare. You truly are a once-in-a-century cultivation prodigy!"

"Elder Yin, you flatter me. I have long admired the prestigious reputation of Falling Star Academy, which is why I have come to apply. As for the title of so-called cultivation prodigy, I am truly unworthy of it."

Seeing Yin Baili shower him with compliments right from the start, Lu Feng was also somewhat flattered and immediately cupped his hands in a humble gesture.

After all, bragging can't put food on the table, and it doesn't bring any rewards. Right now, all he wants to do is get through the preliminary assessment as soon as possible, and then enter Falling Star Academy to coast along... no, he should say become stronger!

"Young friend, there's no need for modesty. With your talent and strength, the mere recruitment assessment is a piece of cake. If I were to refuse to accept you into my academy, wouldn't I be blind to your greatness and a waste of my eyes?"

Seemingly anticipating Lu Feng's thoughts, Yin Baili stroked his beard and smiled, then said calmly, "From today onwards, young friend, you are an official member of my Falling Star Academy!"

"Holy crap! That's it?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng was also startled and somewhat surprised. "Elder Yin, do you mean that I don't need to participate in the final round of trials?"

Seeing Lu Feng's surprise, Yin Baili smiled and nodded again.

After all, given the opponent's strength and cultivation level, even if they participate in the final round of retests, their chances of advancing are still around 99%, so there's no need to waste time; it's better to advance directly and be admitted to the academy.

"Hmm, this makes things much easier for me..."

Upon hearing that he had been directly admitted to the hospital, Lu Feng stretched comfortably, and then a smile appeared on his face.

"Brother Lu, congratulations!"

Just then, a boy's voice, excited yet slightly nervous, suddenly came from the side.

"Uh, I didn't expect that you, Brother Lu, wouldn't have to participate in the final round of retests either, and were directly admitted to the hospital by Elder Yin. Just like me, what a coincidence..."

Wu Yunran scratched his head, a hint of embarrassment appearing on his dark face. He seemed eager to interact with Lu Feng, but also afraid of saying the wrong thing, making him appear somewhat reserved.

"So it's Brother Wu..."

Upon seeing that the visitor was Wu Yunran, Lu Feng was also taken aback for a moment, then grinned and said, "Brother Wu, there's no need to be so formal. Although we didn't know each other before, we will both be students of Falling Star Academy in the future, so we can be considered half comrades."

"May I ask what business you have with me, Brother Wu?"

"Uh, it's nothing, it's nothing! I just wanted to congratulate Brother Lu, because, because..."

Faced with Lu Feng's question, Wu Yunran waved her hands repeatedly, her face showing some tension. She then said haltingly, "My father once said that whether it is the tribe as a whole or an individual, if they are closed off from the world, they will only decline in the end. Only by taking the initiative to open up can they prosper and make true friends..."

"Brother Lu, I won't bother you any longer, I'll be going now!"

At this point, Wu Yunran scratched his head again, then turned and hurriedly left, leaving Lu Feng completely bewildered.

"Why does this southern lad speak so eloquently and so persuasively? Could his father be a scholar who passed the imperial examinations...?"

Watching Wu Yunran's departing figure, Lu Feng was also somewhat curious and surprised.

This is because most of the barbarians living in the southern lands are conservative and xenophobic. When they encounter martial artists from outside the region, they usually fight with swords and spears, and they would never take the initiative to make friends with them.

Therefore, Lu Feng was naturally very surprised to encounter such an anomaly as Wu Yunran.

...

Another half hour passed, and in the central square of Falling Star Town...

"Hmm, the total number of people who passed the preliminary test is less than two hundred, which seems to be about the same as in previous years..."

Wang Wu, who was in charge of the assessment, glanced around at the crowd again and nodded silently. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he announced, "Fellow Daoists, the preliminary assessment for this year has officially ended. Fewer than two hundred people have passed. The final round of re-examination will follow!"

"Only those who pass the final round of interviews will be able to truly enter Falling Star Academy and become this year's freshmen!"

Wang Wu's voice, like a whistling wind, immediately reached the ears of everyone present, drawing gasps of amazement and sparking a lively discussion.

"The total number of people who passed the preliminary assessment is less than two hundred?"

"Good heavens, this elimination rate is too cruel! I remember there were tens of thousands of applicants at the beginning, and after only two rounds, there are so few left...?"

"As expected of Falling Star Academy, the top-ranked academy in the Yuanfeng Realm, its brutal elimination rate is truly one in ten thousand, like finding gold in sand. For ordinary martial artists and rogue cultivators to get into Falling Star Academy is probably harder than climbing to heaven!"

"Hey! You're right! I couldn't even get past the first round of the Hellish Universe Diagram, let alone the second round of the preliminary assessment..."