The Long-Awaited Academy Trial (Seeking Recommendations and Collections)

Chapter 17: The Long-Awaited Academy Trial (Please Recommend, Please Bookmark)

When the sun shot like a rocket toward Northern Spiritual City, the Northern Spiritual Academy gradually came to life.

The once-every-few-months Academy Trial was finally about to begin.

The Academy Trial was the fiercest point of competition between the East and West Courtyards.

Many rankings within the academy were also determined by this trial.

Many students were brimming with confidence—a scene that repeated itself every time. Yet after the defeats, quite a few of these vibrant figures would become dejected.

The Academy Trial was both a competitive test and a baptism of the heart.

In the western district of the Northern Spiritual Academy, there was a venue resembling an arena, about the size of a football field.

Rows of platforms were distributed across the grounds, surrounded by tiered seating.

The normally empty stands were now packed with a dark mass of people, nearly full to capacity.

The young boys and girls, brimming with youth, chattered among themselves, filling the air with vitality.

Of course.

Though the crowd in the stands was large, they were clearly divided into two groups of students.

That was the East Courtyard and the West Courtyard.

The two sides were rivals, so from time to time they provoked each other, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Figures continued to file in from all directions to take their seats.

A student from the West Courtyard swept his gaze toward the East Courtyard and voiced his thoughts:

"Last Academy Trial, the West Courtyard took six of the top ten spots in the Earth Grade, including the top three. I wonder if we can achieve even better results this time."

Hearing this, a student sitting behind him snorted coldly:

"You think too highly of those East Courtyard guys."

"Take Brother Liu, for example—he's already taken first place in the Earth Grade several times. With his spiritual vein, Brother Liu's strength wouldn't be weak even in the Heaven Grade. No one in the Earth Grade can shake his position."

When the Heaven Grade was mentioned, the student suddenly fixed his gaze and, seeing a group of people, exclaimed in surprise:

"That's..."

The West Courtyard students followed his gaze, and their expressions froze for a moment.

Then, the entire West Courtyard seating area fell silent in an instant.

That group of people leaned against the railing, lazily watching the platforms below, occasionally exchanging mocking smiles—clearly unimpressed by the matches taking place.

"Senior Hong Ling."

Among the group, a girl in fiery red attire stood tall and spirited. Her features, set off by her clothes, appeared radiant and captivating, adding to her charm. She was none other than Hong Ling of the West Courtyard.

"Who's that beside her?"

Someone noticed another figure next to Hong Ling, whose face bore some resemblance to Liu Yang. He stood tall and exuded an extraordinary aura.

"Big Brother!"

Just then, Liu Yang, seated in the central area of the West Courtyard, called out happily.

Many students suddenly understood.

"It's... it's Liu Mu Bai, Brother Liu's older brother. I can't believe even he came..."

If facing Liu Yang, they might still muster the courage to fight, but before Liu Mu Bai, they probably wouldn't even dare to think of contending with him.

Liu Mu Bai was the true number one of the Northern Spiritual Academy.

Ever since he entered the academy, his top position had never been shaken in the slightest.

Liu Mu Bai nodded at Liu Yang, then rested his hands on the railing.

He didn't say much, but the West Courtyard's morale immediately surged.

Clearly, Liu Mu Bai had come deliberately to bolster the West Courtyard's presence.

And given his status in the Northern Spiritual Academy, even though the East Courtyard had Heaven Grade seniors, none dared to challenge him.

Many students thought of a certain pitiful fellow who had been harshly rejected and couldn't help shaking their heads—truly lacking in self-awareness.

Keep your distance?

What was Liu Mu Bai, anyway?

If that guy found out, who knew how he'd feel?

Wonder if that guy has shown up yet?

Quite a few students from the West Courtyard were searching for Mu Yuan's figure, including Liu Yang, who was burning with rage toward him.

Mu Yuan had already heard about this matter from Mu Chen the night before.

He was a bit annoyed at having become the tragic male lead of this cliché story for no reason.

Though he had never intended to pursue Hong Ling, there was still a faint trace of displeasure in his heart—not about love, just pure irritation.

Of course, he didn't care too much, though he was a bit surprised to see Tang Qian'er suddenly appear here.

Today, Tang Qian'er wore a green dress.

As the undisputed campus beauty of the East Courtyard, her appearance immediately drew the fiery gazes of many around her.

"Why are you here?"

Shouldn't students of the Heaven Grade be in training right now?

"I heard you were rejected by Hong Ling yesterday."

Tang Qian'er rested her chin on her hands, gossiping.

"You came to see me make a fool of myself."

Mu Yuan said, exasperated.

"Seeing that you can still talk back to me, I'm relieved."

"But Hong Ling—who did she have to pick? She just had to choose that bastard Liu Mu Bai."

"Everyone in the Northern Spiritual Academy knows Liu Yang and you have never gotten along. Want me to beat Hong Ling up for you?"

Tang Qian'er raised her little pink fist.

"Thanks, but if you and Hong Ling got into a fight, my legend at the Northern Spiritual Academy would gain another chapter tomorrow."

Mu Yuan rolled his eyes.

This little girl seemed to have a bit of a violent streak.

"Your granny here can't be bothered to lift a finger. But Liu Yang—do you two really have a handle on him?"

Tang Qian'er pouted, a flicker of worry passing through her bright eyes.

Jokes were jokes, but she also understood the importance of today's matter. Otherwise, she wouldn't have skipped her training to come here.

"Him? He shouldn't be much trouble."

Mu Chen beside them spoke calmly.

"Hmph, all talk. I don't want to see you two get beaten to a pulp later, forcing me to carry you both back."

Tang Qian'er teased.

"Don't worry."

Mu Yuan smiled, about to speak, when his expression shifted. He looked up toward the opposite side.

The group of students over there were staring at him with strange looks.

"So that's it."

Mu Yuan spotted Hong Ling and understood.

But Hong Ling's gaze was evasive, as if she didn't dare look at him.

Instead, Liu Yang, seated in the central seat of the West Courtyard, glared at him with blazing fury.

And not just that.

When Liu Yang's gaze shifted to Tang Qian'er and Mu Chen, who were chatting and laughing beside him, the anger in his eyes burned even hotter.

Mu Yuan took in all these subtle changes and found it somewhat amusing.

No wonder Liu Yang sometimes targeted him and Little Mu. Besides the grudge between their fathers, it probably also had to do with Tang Qian'er and Hong Ling.

So Liu Yang was a sis-con with a particular fetish.

"Too bad. You picked the wrong target."

Mu Yuan locked eyes with Liu Yang from afar. As their gazes clashed, it was as if sparks could be seen flying between them.

Both were quite famous in their respective courtyards, and everyone knew of the enmity between them.

So seeing them face off like this made the onlookers grin. It looked like today's good show was unavoidable.

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