Get Out Here!

After breaking through to the Primal Energy Realm, Xia Wuji's aura surged violently, but it stabilized within a few breaths.

He had meticulous control over the Sword Essence within his body, unlike other martial artists who often needed considerable time to adapt to newly acquired strength after each breakthrough, especially when advancing to a major realm.

He opened his eyes, stood up, and looked at Chu Yang, who was dangling and swaying in the air. Flicking his finger, a wisp of Sword Qi whistled out, severing the chains.

"Bang!"

Chu Yang's body then plummeted to the ground.

"Hiss..."

Chu Yang, on the verge of death, let out a pained hiss on the ground, curling into a ball.

"Xia Wuji... please... spare my life..."

Chu Yang moaned.

Xia Wuji said coldly, "This is all your own doing. I kept you alive until now only to see if anyone foolish enough would dare to stand up for you."

"Since no one has come to die for you, you can die now."

"No... I am the Sixth Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty... Don't kill me, you can't kill me... you..." Chu Yang shouted with all his might.

But he was given no chance to continue.

"Swish!"

A flash of sword light streaked past.

A hole appeared on Chu Yang's forehead, and he perished completely.

A moment later.

"Clang!"

A crisp sound echoed throughout the Secret Realm space.

"All participants in the assessment, quickly gather here!"

Xia Wuji looked in the direction of the sound. He saw that the area was illuminated with brilliant radiance, clearly a beacon guiding everyone still in the Secret Realm.

He immediately rushed over.

When Xia Wuji arrived, quite a few young martial artists participating in the assessment were already present in the area.

Elder Ouyang Sheng of Azure Star Academy, along with several disciples from Azure Star Academy, were waiting for everyone to arrive.

Instantly, all eyes turned to Xia Wuji.

This was because everyone had already learned that Xia Wuji had killed Chu Jue and Chu Yang in the practical assessment within the Secret Realm, and had also incidentally eliminated a group of noble scions from the Great Chu Dynasty.

It could be said that the strongest participants in this assessment had almost all been killed by Xia Wuji...

The participants looked at Xia Wuji, their eyes filled with fear.

The disciples of Azure Star Academy had extremely complex expressions.

However, Elder Ouyang Sheng of Azure Star Academy was quite appreciative of Xia Wuji's performance. The path of martial arts cultivation was inherently cruel, and decisiveness was an indispensable quality for becoming a top-tier powerhouse.

Moreover, Ouyang Sheng, who understood the full story, knew very well that Xia Wuji was not a bloodthirsty killer.

Xia Wuji's gaze swept through the crowd, but he did not find Lin Piaoxue.

Ouyang Sheng apparently guessed what Xia Wuji was thinking. He nodded to Xia Wuji and said, "Lin Piaoxue was supposed to go to Tian Xuan Peak of Azure Star Academy long ago, so she departed after your third round of practical assessment began."

Xia Wuji cupped his hands towards Ouyang Sheng and stood quietly in place, awaiting Ouyang Sheng to announce the results of the third round of assessment.

After waiting for a while longer.

The participants who had taken part in the third round of practical assessment, persisted until the end, and were still alive, finally assembled.

Only fifty-two people remained.

And among these fifty-two people, only twelve had reached sixty points.

Although Azure Star Academy was expanding its recruitment in the Great Chu Dynasty this year, intending to accept thirty people, Ouyang Sheng had previously stated that quality was preferred over quantity.

Therefore, only twelve people could ultimately join Azure Star Academy.

With 768 points, Xia Wuji undoubtedly secured first place.

Second place was a martial artist at the fourth level of the Primal Energy Realm, with 172 points.

Xia Wuji's first place was a landslide victory, far ahead of everyone else.

"Xia Wuji, you have achieved first place in all three rounds of this assessment. You have already received the rewards for being first in the first two rounds. As for the reward for being first in this third round, you can go directly to the Pure Origin Secret Realm to cultivate for three days once you arrive at Azure Star Academy," Ouyang Sheng said.

"Yes," Xia Wuji nodded, indicating his understanding.

While healing Huang Hu and Xu Lan, he had heard Huang Hu mention the Pure Origin Secret Realm of Azure Star Academy. It was an extremely special place for cultivation, containing incredibly pure Heaven and Earth spiritual energy.

It was said that one day of cultivation there was equivalent to one month of cultivation outside.

Outer Court Disciples of Azure Star Academy were absolutely not qualified to cultivate in the Pure Origin Secret Realm, and even Inner Court Disciples could not enter whenever they pleased.

Next, Ouyang Sheng continued, "This year, Azure Star Academy will also offer three Inner Court Disciple slots for newcomers. These three Inner Court Disciple slots will be competed for by the top three individuals from each assessment point."

"The detailed arrangements for this matter will be announced once you arrive at Azure Star Academy."

"Additionally, today is for rest. Those who pass the assessment tomorrow will depart with this elder to Azure Star Academy!"

The next day, early in the morning.

The twelve individuals who passed the assessment boarded a flying ship belonging to Azure Star Academy.

The flying ship tore through the air, traversing the sky at extreme speed towards Azure Star Academy.

Even so, it took a full six days to arrive.

When the flying ship landed and everyone disembarked, gasps of astonishment immediately arose.

The youths from the Great Chu Dynasty looked at the magnificent scene before them, their hearts filled with shock.

Xia Wuji was also observing Azure Star Academy.

Azure Star Academy was situated amidst a range of mountains.

Countless peaks soared into the clouds, tall and majestic.

Numerous buildings were nestled within these peaks, presenting an incredibly spectacular sight.

Among them, seven peaks stood out as the most imposing, representing the seven major star peaks of Azure Star Academy. The foremost among them, Tian Shu Peak, was also the main peak of Azure Star Academy.

Furthermore, the surrounding world was permeated with extremely dense primal energy; this cultivation environment surpassed that of the Great Chu Dynasty by countless times.

"The top three will remain here; the rest will be taken directly to the Outer Court," Ouyang Sheng's voice echoed.

The top three individuals had separate arrangements, while those ranked below third would be registered at the Outer Court.

Outer Court disciples were not affiliated with any specific peak.

Only Inner Court disciples were meticulously categorized.

"Elder Ouyang... I intend to... give up my chance to compete for an Inner Court disciple spot." The man ranked second in the assessment from the Great Chu Dynasty spoke.

His cultivation was only at the fourth level of the Primal Energy Realm.

If Xia Wuji hadn't gone on a killing spree during the assessment, he wouldn't have secured second place.

He lacked the courage to participate in the subsequent competition.

"Elder Ouyang, I also forfeit," a woman ranked third in the assessment followed, her cultivation at the second level of the Primal Energy Realm, making her even less daring to engage in the upcoming competition.

Both of them wished to honestly become Outer Court disciples, build a solid foundation, and slowly advance in the future; they wouldn't seek death now.

Ouyang Sheng's expression was unreadable. "Then the two of you may also register at the Outer Court."

"Brother Xia, be careful with everything." Huang Hu cupped his fists towards Xia Wuji as he headed to the Outer Court.

Xu Lan also bowed in respect. "Young Master Xia, Brother Huang and I will await your good news. We wish you all the best."

Xia Wuji grunted and replied, "I also hope everything goes smoothly for you after joining Azure Star Academy."

After these individuals departed for the Outer Court, a disciple of Azure Star Academy looked at Xia Wuji and said, "Junior Brother Xia, follow me."

"Elder Ouyang, I'll be going then," Xia Wuji said to Ouyang Sheng.

Ouyang Sheng nodded. "Little fellow, I am looking forward to your performance."

"I will certainly do my best and not let Elder Ouyang's expectations go unfulfilled," Xia Wuji replied before leaving with the Azure Star Academy disciple.

Not long after, Xia Wuji was led to a courtyard.

Originally, three people were supposed to reside in this courtyard, but now, only Xia Wuji was there.

The man responsible for bringing Xia Wuji here smiled and said, "Junior Brother Xia, only people from the Great Feng Dynasty have arrived so far."

"The people from the other three dynasties should arrive within these two days."

"Once everyone from the five great dynasties has arrived, the competition for the three Inner Court disciple spots will begin. Please wait patiently for a few days."

This land was home to five great dynasties: the Great Chu Dynasty, the Great Feng Dynasty, the Great Liang Dynasty, the Great Hong Dynasty, and the Great Qin Dynasty.

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother."

After the man gave Xia Wuji a few instructions, he left.

But no sooner had the man left than someone else arrived.

"Clang!"

With a loud bang, the courtyard gate was forcefully and roughly pushed open.

Immediately after, a burly fellow barged in.

"You guy from the Great Chu Dynasty, get out here!"