Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start
Chapter 998 - 78: 9999 Steps of the White Jade Stairs (Three more 10000-word updates, please subscribe!)_2

Within it, there were various relics from the last great epoch of Azure Cloud Sky, including sacred sites imbued with divine rhymes that could enlighten one on the spot, full of wondrous aspects.

It was renowned and esteemed, and even though the upper realm had three thousand six hundred domains, Qingyun Academy was a rare place for cultivating one's way.

Even some parts of Qingyun Academy bore inscriptions of enlightenment from many predecessors of the last great epoch, rare and incredibly valuable!

The prodigies and monsters of various major powers came here, and a large part of the reason was for this.

In the last great epoch, there were myriad worlds, glorious beyond compare, with a succession of powerhouses, numerous sages, and no shortage of supreme beings. It was said that these individuals often sat and deliberated on the Way, and at that time, Azure Cloud Sky was a particularly outstanding part of the universe, attracting many strong figures.

Therefore, some of the ancient relics that remained inside contained records of these discussions on the Way. Needless to say, for the younger generation like Gu Chen, even for those at the level of the Great Powers, it was of great use.

Indeed, some of the venues were so coveted that even the giants of the upper realm, the sage-level beings, longed to enter them!

This was the significance of Qingyun Academy, which was why it could enjoy fame in the upper realm, be well-known in the area, and attract the monsters from ten domains to come here.

Before long, Gu Chen made his way forward and arrived at the entrance of Qingyun Academy. The Academy's gates were magnificent and extraordinary, and this was the first time he had seen such colossal doors.

Resembling a mountain peak, the two massive doors stood there, their surface faintly emanating traces of inexplicable Dao rhymes, majestic and enormous. There were eighteen pillars in total holding them up, each pillar so thick that it would take more than a dozen people to encompass it with their arms.

At the same time, these eighteen pillars were engraved with various patterns, some auspicious, some depicting landscapes, and some with various fierce beast totems. They looked incredibly peculiar, as if the creatures on every pillar could come to life the next moment and appear before everyone's eyes, lifelike and vivid.

Just seeing the gates, one could guess at the extraordinary nature of Qingyun Academy, its entire body suffused with ancient charm, exuding an air of having been tempered by time, compelling unbidden solemnity within.

At the highest point, a plaque hung in the air, with four large characters inscribed on it: Qingyun Academy!

In a trance, the moment Gu Chen saw the plaque, he felt as if his soul was soaring upwards, instantly rushing into the azure sky, looking down upon the world, grasping the operation of all things.

"Hm?!"

But the next moment, he quickly regained his senses and hurriedly shifted his gaze away, not daring to look any longer.

"The four characters of 'Qingyun Academy', it is said they were personally inscribed by the Headmaster, containing truths of the universe; it's better not to gaze at them for too long without sufficient cultivation," said a middle-aged man as he appeared beside Gu Chen and spoke with a smile.

"Thank you for the information, senior," Gu Chen nodded and bowed in gesture of thanks.

He did not look at the plaque again, but instead turned his attention to the interior of the Academy. Through the mist, one could see steaming clouds and beautiful rainbows, mystical mountains with cascading waterfalls, and auspicious beasts leaping across. The scene was strikingly beautiful, like a realm of immortals.

"Inside the Academy, a world unto itself, just as the rumors say, it's a fragment of Azure Cloud Sky refined by the Headmaster," the middle-aged man holding a fan elaborated to Gu Chen.

At this moment, Gu Chen glanced at the middle-aged man and asked with a fist-and-palm salute, "May I know who the senior is?"

"I am an assistant teacher of the Academy, responsible for registration matters today as the Academy opens," the middle-aged man replied with a smile.

"I see, I have seen the teacher," Gu Chen replied following the revelation, also giving the due salute.

Qingyun Academy opened once every ten thousand years. However, even during the times it was not open, it was still a closed place for people to practice cultivation.

At the end of each opening, the Academy would select a number of prodigies to stay within. Although many of the ancient relics and venues inside would not be open during this time, just the special environment of Qingyun Academy alone made it stronger than many places in the upper realm, making it a rare treasure for cultivation.

Thus, numerous heroes and heroines chose to join the academy, cultivating within its walls. Ten thousand years have passed, generations have come and gone, those suitable remained, while those lacking in talent, after receiving treasures from the academy, were commanded to leave.

"There's no need to call me teacher, Qingyun Academy doesn't have teachers, it merely provides the corresponding environment for cultivation," said the middle-aged man.

Teaching assistants are only responsible for helping new students familiarize themselves with various matters within the academy. As the middle-aged man said, Qingyun Academy doesn't have anyone to specifically lecture these exceptional geniuses. Upon arrival here, one primarily relies on various resources and one's own talent and insight for cultivation.

Of course, occasionally, there will be powerful beings who hold lectures, but such occasions are rare. Unlike other places, Qingyun Academy does not set up various classes with daily lecturers.

After all, those who come here are exceedingly brilliant and exceptional individuals. There are not many who are qualified to teach this group of people.

The value of Qingyun Academy lies in its various internal resources and treasures.

Qingyun Academy is vast, with roads leading in every direction, and encompasses a huge area. The number of people coming to participate in the examination is extremely large, so there are several teaching assistants and numerous registration locations.

Gu Chen was fortunate to be the first person at this registration point. The middle-aged man passed him a sheet of paper, and Gu Chen wrote down his name on it.

"Gu Bai?" The middle-aged man looked up, smiled at Gu Chen, and said, "You are the first student to register through me, I hope you can successfully enter the academy."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen also smiled and gave his thanks.

Afterwards, he stood to one side, quietly waiting for the test to begin.

As time passed, another hour went by. Countless heroes and geniuses gathered at the entrance of Qingyun Academy. The place was buzzing with noise, bustling with activity, and teeming with life.

Looking down from the sky, the surrounding area was densely packed with people, endless to the sight.

It was fortunate that Jitian City was large enough to accommodate an immense number of beings; otherwise, any other place would burst at the seams with so many people gathered together.

"The hour has arrived, the examination begins!"

With a thunderous boom, a dazzling light soared into the sky from within Qingyun Academy. Accompanied by a shake of heaven and earth, myriad of lights burst forth, a spectacle so astonishing.

Immediately thereafter, a colossal wave of energy spread in all directions. Amidst a blaze of intense light, an object flew out from deep within the academy. Upon reaching the outside world, it expanded infinitely, ultimately transforming into a massive White Jade Stairs, totaling nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine steps!

"Is this the entrance examination for Qingyun Academy this time?!" Countless people exclaimed in astonishment upon seeing this. The ladder was incredibly large, capable of accommodating numerous beings to climb simultaneously, stretching across the center of Jitian City, visible to everyone with absolute clarity.

At this moment, not far from Gu Chen, Tobu Jun and Tuobu Jade, the brother and sister duo, appeared. Having exerted significant effort over time, they finally succeeded in obtaining that minor divine ability.

Upon seeing Gu Chen, Tobu Jun couldn't help but frown and said in a low voice, "What bad luck, to see this bumpkin again."

"Big brother!" Tuobu Jade furrowed her brows slightly, reproaching him in a low voice, urging him to restrain his temperament and avoid causing trouble.

Gu Chen couldn't be bothered with them and instead fixed his gaze on the depths of the academy, feeling the emergence of an extremely terrifying presence.

Boom!

The very next moment, just as expected, a figure burst forth from Qingyun Academy. The moment he appeared, he instantly drew the attention of the entire Jitian City, millions upon millions, from all realms, every living being's gaze!

The dean of Qingyun Academy, a Great Power, had made his appearance!

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