Conflict, Assessment Begins!

The registration area was a massive square, already packed with people.

A large number of young talents all wore expressions of longing, eager to join Azure Star Academy, soar to new heights, and rewrite their destinies.

At the very front of the crowd in the square, a section was remarkably clear. A group of young men and women with extraordinary auras were engaged in lively conversation.

Huang Hu said to Xia Wuji, "Brother Xia, do you see the person wearing the purple robe?"

Xia Wuji nodded.

Huang Hu continued, "That person is a disciple of the Great Chu Imperial Family, named Chu Yang. He's at the seventh level of the Primal Energy Realm, and his fist techniques are incredibly powerful. It's a sure thing that he'll pass the assessment."

"Beside Chu Yang are several other Great Chu Imperial Family disciples, all with cultivation levels above the Primal Energy Realm. These individuals are the top geniuses of the Great Chu Imperial Family's new generation."

Xu Lan, standing nearby, chimed in, "I also heard that someone from our Great Chu Dynasty was pre-selected by a high-ranking official from Azure Star Academy this year."

Huang Hu responded with an "Mm," saying, "Indeed, there is such a person. It's Lin Piaoxue from the Lin family. Actually, Lin Piaoxue is only at the first level of the Primal Energy Realm. Many people don't understand why she received a special recruitment."

Xia Wuji's eyes flickered, and Lin Piaoxue's image appeared in his mind.

He actually had a rough idea of the reason.

Lin Piaoxue likely possessed some kind of special physique.

However, Xia Wuji had limited contact with Lin Piaoxue and hadn't specifically investigated.

Just then, more people arrived at the registration grounds.

Many people turned their heads to look.

Two men, both dressed and adorned extremely luxuriously, were covered in jewels and ornaments. They also bore a resemblance to each other.

However, one of them had a three-finger-wide bloodstain on his face, making him look somewhat peculiar.

Huang Hu lowered his voice and said, "Brother Xia, these two are brothers from the Su family, named Su Guang and Su Xin respectively."

"Su Guang is at the third level of the Primal Energy Realm, while Su Xin is at the first level of the Primal Energy Realm."

"The one with the bloodstain on his face is Su Xin. It's said that three days ago, he got into a conflict in Qingyun City and was taught a lesson. The bloodstain on his face contains a very domineering residual power, and the Su family couldn't find a way to help him remove the mark."

Xu Lan muttered, "I also heard that Su Xin had a low-grade Spirit Sword, and he lost it in the conflict three days ago."

"I wonder who was brave enough to do that. The Su family has considerable influence, and they are very close to the Great Chu Imperial Family."

At this moment, Su Xin, following his brother Su Guang, was moving through the crowd.

Hearing many voices around discussing the bloodstain on his face and the loss of his low-grade Spirit Sword, Su Xin felt immense anger.

For the past few days, he had been sending people to search for that detestable fellow.

Unfortunately, Qingyun City wasn't Su family territory, and with the Azure Star Academy assessment drawing near, there were too many people in Qingyun City, so they couldn't find him.

"That scoundrel must be here to participate in the assessment. He will definitely show up here. If I find him, I'll make him pay!" Su Xin gritted his teeth, thinking to himself.

His gaze swept around, searching!

Suddenly, his vision sharpened.

"Brother, I found him!"

"It's him! It's him! It's him!"

Su Xin's emotions erupted instantly, beyond his control. He pointed at Xia Wuji with one finger.

Su Guang frowned and followed Su Xin's gaze.

Huang Hu and Xu Lan, standing beside Xia Wuji, immediately felt immense pressure.

At that moment, how could they not understand?

The person who had caused Su Xin such a great loss was precisely their companion, Brother Xia!

Immediately, the two brothers walked towards Xia Wuji.

Gazes from all around turned towards them.

There's a show to watch!

"So it was this kid who boldly dealt with Su Xin."

"Su Guang has a fiery temper. If he steps in for Su Xin, this kid is in for bad luck."

"Offending the Su family... that's brainless, asking for trouble."

Su Guang and Su Xin arrived in front of Xia Wuji.

Su Xin's expression was ferocious, causing the bloodstain on his face to contort. He growled, "You dog! If I hadn't been careless that day, how could you have succeeded? You ruined my face and stole my Spirit Sword. Today, I'll make you pay!"

Xia Wuji said calmly, "You provoked me first and drew your sword against me. I merely taught you a lesson and showed restraint."

The surrounding people: "..."

How arrogant!

Facing the Su brothers, speaking so calmly was, in the eyes of the crowd, an act of arrogance.

"My brother's Spirit Sword, is it in your hands?" Su Guang stared at Xia Wuji, his gaze sharp.

Xia Wuji replied, "It is not."

The sword had turned into scrap metal, and Xia Wuji tossed it into a corner of the inn.

Su Guang: "It's no use denying it."

"What can you do?" Xia Wuji said coldly.

Su Guang's eyes narrowed slightly, and the sharp light emanating from them was filled with icy chill. He said, "What do you think if I broke your hands and crippled your legs?"

Xia Wuji calmly replied, "But you don't have the ability."

"Boom!" In an instant, a powerful primal energy fluctuation erupted from Su Guang's body.

But at this very moment, a loud shout rang out from the high platform in front of the crowd.

"The assessment registration begins now!"

"No one is allowed to cause a disturbance!"

"Those who disrupt order will not be registered and will be directly expelled!"

The aura that had erupted from Su Guang instantly receded like a tide.

"Brother..." Su Xin was extremely unwilling.

Su Guang stared at Xia Wuji and continued, "I'll give you some time to consider. Once you've thought it through, come and kneel before us brothers, kowtow an apology, and return my brother's sword to him. Otherwise, when I personally take action, I will do as I said and break your hands and cripple your legs."

Then, he turned and walked towards the very front of the crowd.

Even though Su Xin wished he could get revenge immediately, he knew he couldn't act recklessly at this moment. If they angered the people from Azure Star Academy, their Su family wouldn't have enough influence.

"Brother Xia..." After the Su brothers left, Huang Hu hurriedly called out in a low voice.

Xia Wuji said, "Brother Huang, I'm in a bit of trouble right now. You should stay away from me to avoid getting involved."

Huang Hu patted his chest and said, "Brother Xia, what kind of person do you think I am? Am I someone who fears trouble? Although my Huang family is not as powerful as the Su family, we have some connections with influential figures. I'll find an opportunity to approach them and ask them to help mediate this conflict."

Xia Wuji said, "There's no need to go through so much trouble."

Huang Hu said, "It's nothing, it's not trouble. Your business is my business. After all, you've saved me several times!"

At this time, the assessment registration for Azure Star Academy began.

Everyone stepped forward in order to record their names, ages, and cultivation levels.

The people from Azure Star Academy were highly efficient. Even though there was a large crowd in the square, the registration was completed in just half an hour.

Next, a young disciple from Azure Star Academy stood on the high platform and announced in a loud voice, "This assessment is divided into three parts: temperament, comprehension, and combat!"

"There are a total of thirty spots available for those who can enter Azure Star Academy for cultivation."

"In addition, the first place in each assessment round will also receive an additional reward."

"Now, the first part, the temperament assessment, officially begins. The reward for first place is a top-grade Earth Origin Spirit Pill!"