Zhongzhou, Northern Plains, Eastern Desolation, Western Desert, and Southern Ridges—the five vast regions stretched endlessly. If one relied solely on flight, even traveling between neighboring regions would generally take more than a decade. It was easy to imagine how boundless a life-bearing ancient star like Beidou was. The more one thought about it, the more awe-inspiring it became.
Zhongzhou represented antiquity and mystery, and it was filled with endless legends. It was said to be connected to other ancient stars, with an extraterrestrial gate sealed away somewhere, containing the secrets of the Immortal Domain.
Ten thousand years had passed, and Qishi Academy had opened once more, creating a tremendous stir. The younger generation from all five regions had set out, and the world's heroes gathered there.
Some came from lands blessed with spiritual beauty, while others came from barren and dangerous places. Some were detached from nature, while others were unruly and unrestrained. Every one of them possessed a distinct bearing.
The candidates were not limited to sacred grounds and immortal dynasties. Numerous supreme sects could also recommend successors. Even those without a sect or affiliation could come, so long as they possessed sufficient strength.
There was only one prerequisite: they had to possess the combat strength of a Holy Son. Everything had to be settled through strength.
Qishi Academy was situated among the Spirit Mountains. Silver dragon waterfalls plunged down, strange rocks towered along cinnabar cliffs, immortal divine trees rose into the sky, and ten-thousand-year-old spiritual medicines filled the air with fragrance.
The stone platforms were spotless and dustless, with a Qilin beast lying alone while spiritual herbs grew alongside it. Purple energy rose from the cliff faces, orchids and irises exuded fragrance, and colorful luan birds soared and danced.
The mountains were also teeming with life. Divine flowers