Age of Heroes, 10-game winning streak

"It seems my vision is much more accurate than Bei Ming Que's... Zhuge Qingyun should regret his rash decision to challenge you to a duel. You actually reached the third level within a month. How could he be your opponent?"

He did not lower his voice, so when the words "Transcendent Level Three" spread, the staff working in the ground crew or the spectators waiting in line fell into an eerie silence.

"you are?"

Bai Yu raised his eyebrows slightly.

"I forgot to introduce myself." The young man clasped his fists and said, "I am Dongfang Hong, the president of Yuling Society."

Chapter 440: December in the Capital, the Palace Examination of Qianlongyuan

Dongfang Hong.

President Yuling.

One of the five presidents of Penglai College.

There are three Haoyues in Penglai Academy. Except for the president of Chuanwu Club, Bei Mingque, the other four are not Haoyues, but without exception, they all have the ability to compete for the title of Haoyue.

The difference is that some people don't fight, while others just lack luck.

Dongfang Hong and Fu Yulou of Tiandi Academy were equally strong, but he was unlucky enough to be defeated by Huang Qixia and missed the opportunity to compete for the Haoyue spot.

His status in Yuling Academy is equivalent to Beimingque in Chuanwu Academy, but Dongfang Hong's reputation is much better than Beimingque's, and many people in Penglai Academy believe in him.

In the three years since he enrolled at Yuling Academy, it has rapidly grown to its current high level, almost to the point where it can compete with Chuanwu Academy.

If Bei Ming Que is a typical outstanding person, then Dongfang Hong is a leadership talent, but this does not mean that his fighting ability is weak.

He is the only one who was defeated and then re-established after the confrontation with Huang Qixia and Ren Nanbei.

His record is not just losing, he has also defeated the wonderful monk Kongwen in the bright moon.

There is value in it.

Therefore, many people speculated that he would choose to participate in this year's Haoyue title.

Bai Yu didn't know much about Dongfang Hong, but most people would tell him to be careful of this man when they mentioned him... The two were on opposite sides of the camp and stance.

From the name, we know that Dongfang Hong was born in the Dongfang family. He is the most promising direct descendant of the Dongfang family in this generation. The Dongfang, Nangong, Ximen and Beiming families are not of the same blood, but at least they advance and retreat together. As they are all thousand-year-old families, they have had various marriages and their interests have long been intertwined.

Dongfang Hong was also involved in the system dispute between Yuling and Chuanwu.

Taking all these factors into consideration, he thought that the two would meet during the competition on the Fengyun Ranking, but he didn't expect that the other party would actually come to him on his own initiative, and it was Mu Yaoxi who greeted him.

He immediately gave her a questioning look - have you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, also betrayed me?

Mu Yaoxi crossed her arms: "He said he wanted to meet you and asked me to introduce you."

Bai Yu clasped his fists and responded, "Qianchen Society, Bai Yu, Bai Yujing... I don't think there's anything worth President Yu Ling's attention."

"The sun is so bright, but I'm not blind." Dongfang Hong's light-hearted words revealed his high opinion of the white elm, comparing it to the scorching sun rather than the bright moon.

Bai Yu thought, is this considered flattery?

But whether it is Jiaoyang or Haoyue, it is just a title, he doesn't care about it at all.

Because his real goal is to be canonized within three years.

Bai Yu asked straight to the point, "What's the matter?"

"Yes." Dongfang Hong took the initiative to walk towards the ground staff: "Let's go up and have a chat?"

Bai Yu pulled Mu Yaoxi's sleeve and said, "You come too."

The three of them went upstairs, leaving the onlookers on the first floor.

One person has already taken out his cell phone and started typing frantically.

The encounter between the two alone was enough to fill a whole post, not to mention Dongfang Hong had even 'inadvertently' revealed that Bai Yu's cultivation had already reached the third level of the Transcendent Realm... Oh my god! How old was he?

The shocking title has been written, and the next step is to post it and wait for it to gain popularity.

……

Going up to the second floor, the ground crew department cleared out a meeting room for the three of them to use.

After Bai Yu sat down, he immediately asked, "President Dongfang, what do you want to talk about?"

"How much do you know about the Haoyue dispute?" Dongfang Hong did not answer, but asked a question instead. This is a common technique. After resolving the other party's question, he would bring up a topic that the other party is more interested in and control the rhythm of the conversation himself.

Bai Yu said, "Not much."

"How much is not more?"

“Basically, I know nothing.”

Mu Yaoxi glanced at him and said, "You are too straightforward."

Bai Yu poured himself a glass of boiled water and said, "I am a barbarian."

"Most competitions for the Haoyue title begin with nominations. This time, nominations for the seventh Haoyue title have already begun." Dongfang Hong patiently explained, "It's difficult for ordinary people to become a Haoyue. First, you have to be famous enough to have a chance to be nominated, and then you have to stand out from all the nominees."

Bai Yu understood a little: "Those who are not nominated cannot participate in the competition for Haoyue?"

"Of course you can." Dongfang Hong said, "You can also fight for nominations yourself. There are many ways to do this. The simplest way is, for example..."

The young man smiled and pointed at himself: "Choose a time to challenge me, and then beat me, then this time the nomination will be yours."

Mu Yaoxi snorted: "Do you think you are very humorous?"

Dongfang Hong remained noncommittal: "Why do you think he can't do it?"

"If nominations were up for grabs, the process would be incredibly time-consuming," Bai Yu said. "If every nominee had to accept the challenge, wouldn't it be endless?"

"So nominations will be made very carefully. Only those who truly deserve the title are eligible." Dongfang Hong boasted a little, "For example, me, Fu Yulou, and the heads of Shouwang Academy."

"Who do you want me to challenge?" Bai Yu brought up the topic: "No matter who I challenge, there will inevitably be competition or a battle among the final nominees."

"It's not who I want you to challenge...but who you plan to start with." Dongfang Hong tapped the table with his fingers, his eyes deep. "You're not a very patient person, are you? With a talent like yours, your progress will be unstoppable, like a ship riding the wind and waves. You can't stop for a moment."

Bai Yu still maintained a relaxed posture while leaning against the back of the chair, proving that he was not nervous. In fact, Dongfang Hong gave him a strange feeling, without any hostility.

"Tell me what you think."

"Let's go to the capital." Dongfang Hong said bluntly, "If you want to compete for the title of Haoyue, you can't miss the December in the capital."

Before Bai Yu asked in detail what "December" meant.

Mu Yaoxi, who was quietly eating melon seeds on the side, suddenly slammed the table and stood up: "I disagree! So this is what you were thinking!"

Dongfang Hong smiled but said nothing.

Bai Yu frowned: "Stop playing dumb and speak properly."

"Do you know when and where Huang Qixia started?" Dongfang Hong said in a sighing tone, "Five years ago, also in December in the capital."

"From the Danchi, his power subdues the world."

"When the lights come on, you become famous overnight."

Bai Yu's mind moved. Is it related to Huang Qixia?

He became interested.

He couldn't help but be interested in everything related to Huang Qixia. It was also a warm-up for the upcoming battle, or in other words... he didn't want to disappoint the phoenix who was looking at the sea of clouds.

Mu Yaoxi gritted her teeth: "Dongfang Hong!"

"If you don't want to listen, you might as well say it yourself." Dongfang Hong knew that the effect had been achieved.

Bai Yu looked at Mu Yaoxi and uttered only one word: "Speak."

...Even if you don't tell me, I still have a way to know.

Miss Mu's cheeks puffed up, and then she took a deep breath and squeezed out two words: "Palace Examination."

Bai Yu: "Yeah?"

"The Palace Examination is the Palace Examination. Every December 15th, the Central Committee of Daxia holds a test for the world's most talented people. The Palace Examination is divided into three parts, testing the civil, martial, and divine abilities... However, the Palace Examination is extremely difficult. In the past ten years, only a handful of people have passed it, only a handful in total."

Mu Yaoxi gestured with her fingers interlaced: "Just ten people!"

"Five years ago, Huang Qixia passed the martial arts and god tests of the palace examination, becoming famous throughout the world. Within two years, she was given the title of Prideful Sun."

"In the next four years, only Long Jianquan will pass the Martial Palace Examination, and then he will also be able to seal Haoyue."

Bai Yu touched his chin and said, "So, isn't the palace examination a shortcut to the Haoyue Realm?"

"The flip side of unexpected wealth is unexpected disaster. The passing rate for the palace examination is extremely low. Do you think there's no price to pay for it?" Mu Yaoxi glanced at Dongfang Hong: "Guess how long he lay in bed after taking the exam? Wasn't he nearly crippled?"

Dongfang Hong revealed his own shortcomings and said with a smile: "I participated in two games. I walked in and lay down when I came out. I almost became a disabled person, but fortunately I managed to pull through in the end."

"Although the palace examination is good, only geniuses can participate... If you can't make it, basically there is no hope in this life." Mu Yaoxi said dimly: "The questions of the palace examination are different every year, and the examiners are sometimes replaced... Dongfang Hong encountered the examiner Huang Qixia back then. Who can pass it?"

Bai Yu made no comment.

Calm eyes, careful consideration.

If you can avoid so much trouble and pass the palace examination directly... one palace examination is like the bright moon, two are like the scorching sun, then what about the third?

Well, my heart is really moved.

But there's no need to show it.

Bai Yu said bluntly, "You came to see me just for these advices? It wouldn't do you any good to let me become the Seventh Haoyue."

Dongfang Hong stood up and pulled open the curtains of the meeting room, letting the sunlight in. "As long as I can give Bei Ming Que an opponent, I'm happy to give you a push."

"...boring." Bai Yu commented indifferently.

"It's really boring, but any fight of pride is just like this." Dongfang Hong said self-deprecatingly, "Bei Ming Que wants to become the second Huang Qixia and even drags Ren Nanbei into an alliance. Naturally, I should make some moves as well."

"Why don't you go by yourself?" Mu Yaoxi asked unhappily.

"If I had that strength," Dongfang Hong said with a sense of inferiority. "Bei Ming Que is easy to deal with, but Ren Nanbei is not. Even though he is imprisoned by the Holy Dao, he is still an undoubted Pride Sun. And I don't have the capital and ability to approach the other two Pride Suns."

"Do you really hate Bei Ming Que so much?"

"Hateful?" Dongfang Hong shook his head and said, "That's not accurate. We actually grew up together... and are friends."

Bai Yu and Mu Yaoxi looked at each other and thought, what kind of fake friendship is this? Even the eight chat groups in the girls' dormitory are not so twisted.

"That's a bit complicated." Dongfang Hong shook his head and didn't want to talk about it any further. He said bluntly, "The palace examination is the most suitable opportunity for you. That's all I have to say. Whether to go or not, it's up to you, junior."

At the same time, he extended his hand: "Besides, since this is our first meeting, it's inconvenient for you, as a senior, to come empty-handed. From now on, when you purchase medicinal herbs from the Yuling Society, I'll give you a 20% discount. Consider it my token of appreciation."

Don't hit a smiling person. This is a great bargain. Bai Yu reached out and took it.

After making a generous promise, Dongfang Hong shook hands and said, "I have always had good taste. Your eyes are very similar to those of an elder of mine... I hope you will have the opportunity to meet her when you go to the capital."

elder?

Bai Yu almost subconsciously exerted force with his palm, but Dongfang Hong pulled his hand back in advance.

He took the initiative to excuse himself: "It seems that the inspection of the phantom beast over there is complete, so I will take my leave now."

Mu Yaoxi chased after him: "I'll go and see this squinty-eyed guy off!"

Bai Yu stood in the conference room, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

If Bei Ming Que and Dongfang Hong really knew each other since childhood, then it is not surprising that he knows Bei Ming Yao. The four major families are inextricably linked.

"The capital, the palace examination..."

……

"Dongfang Hong!"

"You don't have to thank me."

"Me? Thank you! I thank you!"

"Yaoxi, calm down, be elegant, and don't get physical."

"I come from a military family, I don't understand the etiquette of a thousand-year-old family!"

"It seems you really care about this junior, to the point of not even telling him about the Divine Martial Division." Dongfang Hong said as he descended the stairs, "You clearly have such a powerful backing group like the Qianchen Society, but you don't plan to use it?"

Mu Yaoxi said with a stern face: "That's my business."

Dongfang Hong advised: "Being soft-hearted will not accomplish anything."

Mu Yaoxi crossed her arms and said, "He's going to be gone in half a year. How can I involve him in such trouble?"

"But this was not your original idea." Dongfang Hong turned around.