Wedding ceremony tomorrow

Chapter 188 The Clash Between the North and South Academies

The sun is rising.

Many people were already standing on the training ground of Lin Yuan Tower.

Some disciples are also arriving one after another.

In addition to the new disciples, other senior disciples from the Human Rank Department also rushed over, ready to cheer on their junior brothers and sisters from the North Courtyard.

Many disciples gathered together, discussing the information they each knew.

"I heard that the Southern Academy has produced several formidable individuals this time, with cultivation speeds that defy the heavens..."

"I've heard about it too..."

While the disciples were discussing, another group of disciples arrived.

Lin Yun, dressed in a black outfit, walked from the main road not far away, surrounded by a group of new disciples.

A disciple from the second team quickly said, "Senior Brother Lian, look, that's the most talented disciple among the new disciples in the first team. He's already at the ninth level of the Open Heaven Realm, and he's already awakened two innate divine abilities..."

Many people turned their gazes over.

Lin Yun walked over calmly, cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd, and wore a humble expression.

As everyone was discussing this, someone suddenly exclaimed, "Look, Senior Sister Huo is here!"

Huo Man, dressed in a fiery red outfit, with her long red hair tied in a ponytail, strode over with her long legs and an imposing aura.

As soon as she approached, many disciples immediately felt a scorching aura rushing towards them, as if a ball of fire was approaching.

"Hello!"

As soon as Huo Man approached, her gaze fell on Luo Qingfeng in the group, and she said smugly, "I told you, you can't escape! The man I, Huo Man, have set my sights on, unless I give up on him voluntarily, he won't escape my grasp!"

Luo Qingfeng looked away and ignored her.

Firevine snorted coldly and walked to the second team's ranks, continuing to stare at him intently, with a burning and drooling gaze, as if looking at a prey waiting to be slaughtered and eaten.

The others, witnessing this scene, were all whispering among themselves.

Some of the male disciples whispered among themselves, their faces full of envy and jealousy. "That kid actually put on an act! How annoying!"

Soon, everyone had arrived.

Surrounded by the high-ranking members of the Human Rank Sect, Vice Dean Xu Liao walked onto the stone platform, offered a few words of encouragement, reiterated the rules of the competition, and then led the disciples on their way.

The new disciples from the first and second teams lined up and walked in the middle.

The other disciples who were watching the spectacle followed at the very back.

A large group of people left the North Campus and stepped onto the stone bridge over the Biyue Lake, heading towards the South Campus.

at the same time.

The huge square in the very center of the South Campus was already packed with people.

Besides the new disciples participating in the competition, many disciples from the Human Rank, Earth Rank, and even Heaven Rank came to watch the excitement, as well as many distinguished guests from various families in Wangxing City who had been invited.

A formation has been set up on the three stone platforms in the very center of the square to prevent the competition from being disturbed.

Many people were already seated on the chairs at the very front of the steps, including guests from Wangxing City, high-ranking officials from the courtyard, and distinguished guests from Kyoto. Sitting in the very center was a middle-aged man in a purple brocade robe. He was tall, with a resolute face and piercing eyes, and naturally exuded an aura that inspired awe.

He was none other than Wanyan Xiong, the Prince of Zhenbei, who had come along the way.

Sitting to his right was a tall, thin old man in a dark blue robe named Cui Mang, the vice dean of the South Academy; while sitting to his left was a spirited young woman in silver armor.

At this moment, Wanyan Xiong was looking at the disciples gathered on the field while talking to Cui Mang.

Just then, someone said, "The people from the North Courtyard have arrived."

As everyone looked up, they saw a group of high-ranking members of the North Academy, dressed in gray and white robes, leading several teams of young disciples in tight-fitting outfits, marching in a grand procession along the main road not far in front of the arena.

Cui Mang smiled, stood up, and said, "Your Highness, please excuse me for a moment. I didn't expect Dean Xu to come in person. I must go and greet him, lest it be like last year, when he says that my Southern Academy's hospitality was inadequate, hahahaha..."

Wanyan Xiong also stood up with a smile: "Let's go, together. It's been several years since I've seen Dean Xu."

A group of people immediately escorted the two down the steps, across the training ground, and towards the front to meet them.

The disciples of the South Academy immediately looked at the people of the North Academy with high spirits.

Nightingale and the other disciples stood outside the arena, their eyes searching among the figures of the people from the North Courtyard, and soon found that familiar figure.

But at that moment, the guy was talking to Zhang Cuicui next to him, and the two of them were almost touching.

"Hmph! He really is interested in that Junior Sister Zhang!"

She gave a low hum.

The woman in the yellow dress standing to the side whispered, "Junior Sister Ye, which one is your husband? I haven't met him yet."

At this moment, Tang Wu, who was standing to the side, laughed and said, "That's the one who looks like a pretty boy and is whispering to other women."

The woman in the yellow dress stared intently for a while, but still couldn't find it.

At this moment, Luo Qingfeng looked over.

Tang Wu immediately said, "Look, that guy is feeling guilty, he's looking over here."

The woman in the yellow dress finally noticed and clicked her tongue, saying, "She does indeed look like... cough cough, she is indeed beautiful. Junior Sister Ye is so lucky!"

Nightingale snorted and was about to speak when her expression suddenly changed, and she looked at a girl behind her.

The girl was very tall, dressed in a striking fiery red outfit, with equally fiery red hair, making her appear like a burning flame. At this moment, her gaze was fixed on him menacingly, as if she wanted to devour him.

The nightingale frowned slightly.

Seeing that her expression was off, Tang Wu looked at the girl with long, fiery red hair, paused slightly, and whispered, "Aying, I heard that a genius disciple of the Blazing Fire Clan recently came to the North Academy. It should be her."

"The Fire Clan?"

The nightingale was taken aback by these words, and a look of confusion appeared on her face.

Tang Wu explained, "The Blazing Fire Clan is a people from the Western Regions. They are known for their fierce and powerful nature. When our Great Yan Dynasty was founded, they contributed a great deal of effort. Many members of the Blazing Fire Clan have become members of the royal family."

The woman in the yellow dress also spoke up: "I've heard that the women of the Blazing Fire Clan are very bold and unrestrained. If they meet a man they like, they will not only confess their love in public, but they will even kidnap him and force him to marry them. The government is very lenient with them; unless it's a particularly serious crime, they generally won't cause them any trouble."

After hearing this, the nightingale frowned even more deeply.

Tang Wu glanced in that direction a few more times, then sighed and said, "It's obvious that the female disciple of the Blazing Fire Clan has taken a liking to your young master. Ah Ying, you'd better be careful."

The nightingale looked at the girl without saying a word.

At that moment, Huo Man's gaze also turned over and met hers.

"What a beautiful girl! Who is she?"

Huo Man was somewhat puzzled.

At this moment, the man she had his eye on suddenly broke away from the group while the senior members of the South and North campuses were exchanging pleasantries and quickly walked up to the tall and beautiful young woman.

The two spoke intimately in hushed tones, and the girl's gaze would occasionally drift towards her.

Huo Man frowned immediately.

"Who is she? Why is she staring at you? What did you do to her?"

Under the big tree outside the venue, the nightingale is questioning.

Luo Qingfeng couldn't explain it clearly in a short time, so he could only say, "That person is mentally unstable. In front of everyone, he actually forced me to marry her."

Tang Wu, standing to the side, laughed and said, "Ah Feng, aren't you very happy?"

Luo Qingfeng denied it: "Of course not, I was actually quite frightened."

Tang Wu said, "That shouldn't be the case. Such a beautiful woman... Uh, I know... She's flat-chested. I remember you said you liked big breasts."

Luo Qingfeng: "..."

The woman in the yellow dress standing to the side felt somewhat embarrassed. She couldn't help but glance at Nightingale's ample bosom, then at Tang Wu's chest, and then at the chest of the Fire Clan girl not far away, thinking to herself: "So flat..."

Finally, she couldn't help but look down at herself. Fortunately, although she couldn't compare to Junior Sister Ye and Junior Sister Tang, she was much stronger than that girl from the Blazing Fire Clan, at least she had ups and downs.

As the group was speaking in hushed tones, several pairs of eyes were watching them with grim expressions from below the steps not far away.

"Uncle-Master, is that the boy? I'll remember him!"

"Hmph, you're really lucky with women!"

Both Yuan Zhiyuan and Yuan Xiao felt jealous upon seeing this scene.

Yuan Tong calmly withdrew his gaze, glanced at the Prince of Zhenbei who was surrounded by the crowd not far away, and instructed, "Act according to the situation, and do not be reckless."

"Yes."

The two bowed their heads in response.

By this time, the high-ranking officials from both the North and South Courts had finished exchanging pleasantries. Although their words were quite heated, they did not dare to go too far in front of the Prince of Zhenbei.

"Dean Xu, please, let's sit on the stage and have a chat with the Prince. We'll leave the rest to them."

After saying this with a smile, Cui Mang added, "Even if Dean Xu keeps watching, the result will be the same, so why bother?"

Xu Liao smiled faintly and said, "Indeed, results aren't achieved by watching closely or by boasting."

Before Cui Mang could speak, an old man beside him chuckled, "Alright, you two deans, His Highness has come all this way, so please refrain from your bickering. You're all from the Demon Suppression Academy, don't make His Highness laugh at you."

This person's name is Yang Jiong, and he is an elder of the Kyoto Demon Suppression Academy.

Upon hearing this, neither Cui Mang nor Xu Liao spoke again.

Prince Zhenbei, Wanyan Xiong, smiled and didn't take it to heart.

The rivalry between the Southern Academy and the Northern Academy has always been fierce, both in Wangxing City and Kyoto. There's no way to persuade them otherwise, since they're both fighting for real benefits and glory.

The imperial court also wanted to see this situation.

After all, competition is essential for growth. Over the years, the Demon Suppression Academy has produced many promising talents due to this intense competition.

The crowd surrounded the Prince of Zhenbei and helped him return to his seat.

Meanwhile, the new disciples from the South and North courtyards gathered together, divided into two groups, and stood below the stone platform.

Luo Qingfeng quickly rejoined the team.

As he passed by Huo Man, the girl grabbed his wrist and demanded, "Who was that woman you were just talking to?"

Luo Qingfeng pried her hands off and said, "My wife."

Huo Man was taken aback by his words and asked, "You really have a wife? I thought you were lying to me."

He then added, "But it doesn't matter. You can divorce her or demote her to a concubine, and I will forgive and forget about it."

Luo Qingfeng's lips twitched a few times. Looking at her matter-of-fact expression, he couldn't help but want to slap her a few times.

They really have the nerve to do that!

"Sorry, I'm not interested in women with flat chests."

Luo Qingfeng decided to disgust her, and after saying that, he quickly left.

Huo Man paused, glanced down at his own chest, then turned to look at the chest of the girl not far away, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"No wonder my aunt said men all like big breasts..."

She frowned and paused for a moment, then clenched her fist and sneered, "So what if he's flat-chested? In this world, strength is everything! Once I go on stage and show my true power, I'll naturally conquer him! If he's still not convinced, humph, I'll beat him into submission!"

"I, Fire Vine, rely on my fists, not my chest!"

She glanced disdainfully at the busty girl not far away, then nonchalantly raised her head.

At this moment, Elder Mei, from the Kyoto main academy and in charge of the new disciple competition, stepped onto the stone platform and began to announce the rules of the competition.

As Luo Qingfeng listened, he also looked inward into his mind.

With a thought, the data appeared.

[Process: 96]

[Nine Stars of Creation Realm, Progress: Seventeen]

The data in the first and second rows both increased slightly.

I guess Nightingale brought it to him last night.

Unfortunately, I'm four points short of the first line of data. After the competition ends, I estimate that I'll be able to advance to the next level after a few more days of training.

Fine, let's make it the Nine Stars of Creation.

This cultivation speed is already far superior to that of Lin Yun, who is hailed as a genius disciple, and others.

If something is too outrageous, it might arouse suspicion.

At this point, the names of the new disciples participating in the competition had all been written down, then shuffled and thrown into the wooden box.

The competition will be held later. There will be no distinction between the South and North academies. In the first round, all disciples will draw lots to determine their opponents.

The first round of competition was brutal, eliminating half of the participants directly.

Therefore, at this moment, all the disciples regarded the others around them as their competitors. Only by winning the first competition could they enter the second competition, compete for a higher ranking, and obtain higher rewards and glory!

All the disciples had bright eyes and high morale.

Meanwhile, under a large tree not far away, a beautiful woman dressed in a gray-white robe, exuding a noble and elegant air and a mysterious charm, stood quietly watching the scene unfold.

Beside her stood an old woman.

Just then, another beautiful young woman in a white dress walked over from a side path, glanced at the scene, and said softly, "Are you worried?"

No one answered.

The girl looked at the figure in the arena and asked herself, "It seems he's in a bit of trouble this time. There are quite a few disciples at the Nine Stars of the Heavenly Realm, and they've all awakened very good innate abilities. His innate ability... is only X-ray vision?"

At this moment, Elder Mei announced the start of the lottery.

(End of this chapter)