Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 135 - 124 The Dangerous Trial Road (2nd Update)

Chapter 135: Chapter 124 The Dangerous Trial Road (2nd Update)

Inside Xiafeng Academy, the appearance of the Martial God experts from Tiandu Academy had created a stir throughout the entire Academy, to the extent that several Martial God Elders, who were rarely seen, personally appeared to greet them.

Other students, as well as many instructors, were quite astonished because the envoys that came from Tiandu Academy in previous years, though experts, were only Innate Strong People. It was the first time they had seen Martial God experts come in person.

However, the Martial God Elders had already received insider information because this year’s recruitment trial for Tiandu Academy was unconventional and could not be treated with common logic.

Although the recruitment trials of previous years were difficult, as long as one reached the Acquired Eighth Layer by the age of sixteen, they were eligible to participate, but this year was dubbed the most challenging one in history.

It was rumored that within the Heaven, Earth, Xuan and Huang Four Great Colleges of Tiandu Academy, they were going to select the strongest prodigy to enter into the two major colleges, while Xuanhuang Academy would not be involved in the recruitment trials.

As for the reasons, outsiders had no knowledge.

Quickly, a large number of students gathered at the Martial Arts Square where the Martial God experts from Tiandu Academy were, students from the Heaven, Earth, Xuan and Huang Four Great Colleges were all present, congregating there, facing the Martial God experts from Tiandu Academy with a mix of awe and excitement.

Especially those students who had reached beyond the Acquired Eighth Layer this year.

Although Xiafeng Academy was also a Cultivation Holy Land, this kind of Cultivation Holy Land was only limited to Xiafeng Country. When it came to the vast Tiandu Continent, it was just one of the 108 Countries, and could not compare to Tiandu Academy, which was known as the Cultivation Holy Land of the entire Tiandu Continent.

That Academy was the real Cultivation Holy Land in everyone’s mind.

If one were to emerge from Xiafeng Academy, they would be courted by various sectors within Xiafeng Country, but if they were to come out of Tiandu Academy, they would be courted by forces across the continent. This kind of comparison was simply unimaginable.

They just didn’t know the difficulty of this year’s recruitment trial.

Soon, powerful auras appeared rapidly, all at least above the Innate Realm, elite students from the Heavenly Level Academies. Although a portion of people would not be participating in Tiandu Academy’s recruitment trial, relatively speaking, more people would.

Because no matter how you put it, the cultivation resources of Tiandu Academy were far more terrifying than those of Xiafeng Academy, which is the true advantage of the continent’s super forces.

Finally, strong young figures appeared, the Crown Prince Xia Yang, the Thirteenth Prince, Vivian, the lady in red Hongs Rong, Hua Shaoyang, Xia Mang, Li Hu, Yang Yi, and other prominent figures from the Heavenly Level Academies.

Especially the Crown Prince Xia Yang, who undoubtedly was the most eye-catching. He had a tall and straight figure, wore a Jade Crown, had a handsome face, and a cold expression that exuded immense pressure just by standing there.

This was the powerful aura of the current Xiafeng Country’s Crown Prince, far surpassing peers of his age, standing like an insurmountable mountain.

Even powerful figures like the Thirteenth Prince had to avoid his sharpness and could not get close.

But in the eyes of many girls, the Crown Prince still stood out, appearing detached and unfeeling yet adding a touch of cold charm. It seemed that a man of such powerful cultivation, high-spirited, and a Crown Prince was the ideal husband candidate in the eyes of many women.

Upon the arrival of Crown Prince Xia Yang, even the expert from Tiandu Academy who merely nodded indifferently when facing the Martial God Elders of Xiafeng Academy couldn’t help but be visibly moved.

He had heard of Crown Prince Xia Yang’s deeds, his ability to produce Seven-colored Light on the power stele, and was granted the identity of a Divine-qualified owner.

Such an extraordinary talent, even the Heavenly God experts of the Four Great Super Forces would want to court, and even Chaoxue Heavenly God would praise him. Naturally, a Martial God like him was also very interested.

It seemed that such a Divine-qualified owner must be recruited into Tiandu Academy. As long as there were no unexpected events, even if one couldn’t become a Supreme Divine one day, they were undoubtedly qualified to step into the realm of the Heavenly Divine Realm. This was an indisputable fact.

History had shown too many examples of this.

The Nine Counties Martial God stepped forward, smiled warmly, and said, "Young friend, your talents have already met the requirements of Tiandu Academy. Before I came here, Lord Chaoxue Heavenly God had instructed that if you are willing, you need not go through Trial Road to join Tiandu Academy, and moreover, it will be the Heavenly Level College."

As these words fell, everyone gasped, looking towards Xia Yang with envy and jealousy.

Heavenly Level College!

The Heavenly Level College within Tiandu Academy was vastly different from Xiafeng Academy’s Heavenly Level College. Xiafeng Academy’s Heavenly Level College was merely modelled after Tiandu Academy’s, where the young generation of the Innate Realm could join, but the standards and qualifications for Tiandu Academy’s Heavenly Level College were much higher, and not merely Innate Realm could join.

In this Heavenly Level Academy, gathered were the most prodigious talents from the entire Tiandu Continent, each one young yet extraordinarily powerful, with almost a certainty of achieving Martial God, and at least a thirty percent chance even for the Heavenly Divine Realm.

Although a thirty percent chance might seem low, consider how few Heavenly Strong People there are in the entire Tiandu Continent; becoming one is not simply a matter of desire. A kingdom typically only has one Heavenly God, and it is somewhat coincidental that Xiafeng Country can have more than two. Most of the 108 Countries do not even have two Heavenly Gods.

A thirty percent chance is already defying the heavens, which highlights the terrifying nature of the Tiandu Academy’s Heavenly Level College. Even rumors of Martial God Strong People appearing are absurdly frequent among the young.

To be exempt from trials and directly admitted into the Heavenly Level Academy of Tiandu Academy was enough to illustrate the monstrous talent of Crown Prince Xia Yang, something that even Tiandu Academy paid considerable attention to.

However, Xia Yang shook his head and declined, "Thank you for the kind offer, senior, but it’s unnecessary. I wish to earn my place by personally participating in the Trial Road."

More importantly, his goal was to determine, through this Trial Road, who would truly be the strongest among the younger generation between him and Ye Chen.

Everyone was astonished; such a great opportunity forsaken just like that, but they could also feel Xia Yang’s confidence, borne from his mighty strength, confident that even without special admission from Tiandu Academy, he could absolutely surpass this trial through his own power.

"Just this trial..." the Nine Counties Martial God suddenly began to say, but then stopped abruptly, as if there was something unsaid, which caused much speculation among the crowd.

"Alright, since everyone is here, let’s begin the trial," the Nine Counties Martial God didn’t waste words. He threw an object that quickly enlarged, becoming a stone gate three zhang high.

As the stone gate opened, it was a Space Gate, leading to another mysterious place. Yet inside was pitch dark, profoundly deep, emanating with waves of palpitations.

"Those of you who wish to participate in the Tiandu Academy’s enrollment trial, please enter this gate, which leads to a Trial Road. Here, each individual will receive a Token and a Spirit Talisman. The Token is proof of identity; one Token accounts for two points. To pass the enrollment trial requires a score over fifty points, and anyone reaching three hundred points will receive a rich reward."

"The only way to gain points is to seize other people’s Tokens on the Trial Road. As for this Spirit Talisman, it is your last resort for survival. It bears the mark left by the powerful beings of my Academy. In case of danger, as long as you activate it, you’re mostly safe unless a Martial God intervenes. However, it also means disqualification, and any Tokens you’ve acquired will be nullified," explained the Nine Counties Martial God, presenting the Tokens and Spirit Talismans.

The stringent rules of the trial caused many to inhale sharply; obtaining fifty points was the bare minimum, with each Token worth only two points, implying that one would need to be strong enough to seize at least twenty-five Tokens.

And to achieve a generous reward, one would need to be formidable enough to obtain over one hundred and fifty Tokens, which seemed an impossibly difficult task.

Then the Nine Counties Martial God solemnly said, "However, this year’s enrollment trial is different from previous years, and it comes with significant danger. There may even be deaths, and the Spirit Talisman might not guarantee survival. Young people who have not reached the Innate Realm, please do not participate, as Tiandu Academy will not take responsibility in case of any mishaps."

"Moreover, the Trial Road is located in a different space and dimension; there’s no leaving halfway. Either reach the end of the Trial Road, remain hidden in a corner until the powerful individuals of Tiandu Academy come to fetch you, or die."

The Martial God from Tiandu Academy spoke succinctly, straight to the point, revealing the risks of this enrollment trial. Anyone participating under the Innate level might risk death.

And even the Innate Strong People were not entirely safe, as the risks of this year’s enrollment trial were unlike those of previous years; filled with dangers, it couldn’t be treated as usual.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression changed. This was not the norm; in previous years, as long as you reached the Acquired Eighth Realm by the age of sixteen, you were eligible for Tiandu Academy.

But why this year was different – either succeed, cower for self-preservation, or die – seemed excessively cruel.

Some students who had prepared for the trial cried out about the unfairness, wondering why this year’s conditions were so harsh and hoping for an explanation.

However, the Martial God was dismissive, saying indifferently, "If you don’t want to participate, then leave. I’ve said it already; this year is different from previous years."

Many paled at these words, realizing that this time they had no chance of joining Tiandu Academy.

Yet the likes of Crown Prince Xia Yang, Thirteenth Prince, the lady in red, Vivian, and other elite students from the Heavenly Level Academy remained calm. They were all exceptional individuals who had already heard the news and thus were not surprised.

For them, seizing twenty-five Identity Tokens might not be overly difficult, and everyone believed that Crown Prince Xia Yang had the capability to seize one hundred and fifty Tokens.

"Could it be that plan has finally started..." A few Martial God Elders exchanged glances, their minds stirring with awe, seeming to understand something.

Suddenly, Crown Prince furrowed his brows, his gaze scanning the crowd as if searching for someone. The Thirteenth Prince, Vivian, and several other elite students did the same.

For they were missing someone here, someone exceedingly important – Ye Chen!

In the next Chapter, Ye Chen emerges from seclusion!

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