The Inner Academy Selection Tournament Begins

Early in the morning, Jia Nan Academy was already bustling with activity.

Today is the biggest event of the year at the Jia Nan Academy: the Inner Academy Selection Tournament. The top fifty participants in the Inner Academy Selection Tournament will enter the Inner Academy of the Jia Nan Academy for cultivation.

It can be said that the Inner Academy is the true Jia Nan Academy. The Inner Academy, blessed by the Fallen Heart Flame, is the key to the Jia Nan Academy standing out among many academies and maintaining its prestigious reputation.

As for those who did not rank in the top fifty in the Inner Academy Selection Tournament, and since their time at the Jia Nan Academy had reached graduation time, they could only return to where they came from and graduate from the Jia Nan Academy.

This is similar to a university, where every year there are students facing graduation. Some graduates may succeed in the postgraduate entrance examination and be able to continue their studies. But those senior students who did not succeed in the postgraduate entrance examination or do not plan to take it, after a moment of reminiscing on graduation day, can only go their separate ways. Some return to their hometowns, while others look for jobs nearby, but no matter what they choose, they all have to leave the school.

There's no absolute good or bad here, but in terms of the knowledge gained from research, those who pursue graduate studies are able to continue improving, while it's much more difficult for others to do so.

The Inner Academy Selection Tournament is now equivalent to the postgraduate entrance examination. As for the fifty spots, the top fifty will be able to enter the Inner Academy, and their cultivation will be able to improve rapidly under the acceleration of the Fallen Heart Flame, a cultivation cheat device.

Those who leave the academy, unless they have exceptional opportunities or come from wealthy families who can afford to provide resources for their cultivation, will find their cultivation levels significantly lower than those who do enter the Inner Academy after a few years.

In this cultivation world where strength determines everything, higher strength means greater success.

Not only that, Lin Ming also arrived at the venue for the Inner Academy Selection Tournament, a huge square.

After Lin Ming defeated Zuo Rulong to the Da Dou Shi level, at the Academy Competition at the end of last year with his cultivation of Six-star Dou Shi, he was already the most outstanding among the students in the Outer Academy.

Now, another six months have passed, and they don't believe Lin Ming hasn't made any progress. Therefore, Lin Ming is now practically a household name in the academy.

Lin Ming has been recognized by these people as someone who can achieve a top-five ranking. Only those who achieve a top-five ranking will receive a reward from the academy and have the opportunity to enter the academy's Library Pavilion to choose an item. As for those ranked sixth to fiftieth, apart from their ranking, there is no difference in the rest; they will all be able to enter the Inner Academy.

After the students could clearly feel the intense heat of the sun, the academy's important figures began to appear. As the Vice Dean of the academy, Hu Gan certainly couldn't be absent from such an important occasion.

With the Dean of Jia Nan Academy missing for over a decade, many affairs within the academy required his handling as the Vice Dean, especially those concerning the Outer Academy. As for the Inner Academy, Great Elder Su Qian was in charge.

As the person in charge of the Alchemy Department, Elder Huo was naturally indispensable.

Before long, the heads of all the departments in the college had arrived and taken their seats on the high platform above the square. After everyone had arrived, Vice Dean Hu Gan began to speak.

Vice Dean Hu Gan first congratulated the students who were graduating this year, wishing them a bright future and continuous advancement in their cultivation. After saying this, he then talked about the Inner Academy Selection Tournament.

After Hu Gan Vice Dean Hu finished speaking, Elder Huo and the heads of each department also spoke, expressing their congratulations and blessings to the graduating students of their respective departments.

Amidst the successive congratulatory remarks from these people, the morning had already passed.

In the afternoon, the Inner Academy Selection Tournament finally began, and the battle officially started.

"Lin Ming from Black Tier Class One versus Lu Jun from Black Tier Class Seven."

Hearing his name called by the referee, Lin Ming headed towards the arena where the referee was. Lin Ming's opponent was not from the new class of Black Tier Class Seven, but from the Black Tier Class Seven that was two years ahead of Lin Ming's.

Among the new generation of students, Lin Ming's cultivation has surpassed that of Lin Ming Dou Zhe. Lin Xiuyai also broke through to the Dou Master realm half a month ago, and Liu Qing seems to have broken through to the Dou Master a few days ago as well. Han Yue's cultivation has also reached the Eight-Star Dou Practitioner Zhe level, and she has been preparing to break through to the Nine Star Dou Practitioner level these past few days.

Although Lin Ming n't the only one in his cohort to surpass the Dou Zhe, both Lin Xiuyai and Liu Qing have only just broken through to the Dou Master. Therefore, they're at the bottom of the rankings for the Inner Academy Selection Tournament. Thus, only Lin Ming from the freshman cohort is participating.

Lin Ming arrived at his assigned ring, and Lin Ming opponent also entered the ring at that moment. Once the two fighters were on the ring, the referee announced the start of their match.

"I am Lu Jun from Black Tier Class Seven, a few years ahead of you, Junior Brother Lin Ming. I will be graduating this year. Greetings, Junior Brother!" Lu Jun greeted him with clasped hands.

"Lin Ming from Black Tier Class One greets Senior Lu." Seeing the other party's politeness, Lin Ming returned the greeting with a fist and palm salute.

"Junior Brother Lin Ming, I know I'm no match for your strength. However, I, Lin Ming Lu Jun, am content to have witnessed your skills before graduation. So, please give it Lin Ming all later, so I can graduate without regrets!" Lu Jun said to Lin Ming in a pleading tone.

"Alright! Senior Lu, Lin Ming will satisfy you." Lin Ming didn't directly say he would go all out. After all, with his current strength, if he used his full strength against a Six-star Dou Shi, Lin Ming was afraid he would kill him directly.

"Thank you for your kindness, junior. Let's fight!" Lu Jun said, clasping his hands in a fist Dou Qi Gauze Robe materialized, and his weapon thrust straight at Lin Ming.

Since he had promised to satisfy the other party, Lin Ming didn't hold back. He unleashed his cultivation as Da Dou Shi, and his Dou Qi Armor instantly covered his entire body.

"Throat!"

The Lu Jun's weapons struck Lin Ming's Dou Qi Armor, producing a series of sounds. However, the Lu Jun unaware that their weapons had already come into contact with Lin Ming's Dou Qi Armor.

"Dou Qi Armor! Da Dou Shi! Lin Ming has already reached the Da Dou Shi level?"

Below the arena, someone spoke first, startling the crowd from their shock. Lin Ming's opponent also snapped out of their daze at that moment.

Lu Jun's feelings at this moment were much stronger than those watching from below the stage. In his imagination, Lin Ming, who Six-star Dou Shi at the end of last year, would at most be an eight- Dou Master after half a year. Okay, even if you are a bit more extraordinary, reaching Nine Star Dou Shi would be the limit.

After learning that his opponent was Lin Ming, Lu Jun knew he had no hope of winning. The Inner Academy was no longer within his reach. Today was his graduation day.

It was precisely because of this idea that Lu Jun hoped to experience Lin Ming's strength in this final battle, so that his academic career could have a perfect ending!

However, a truly satisfying conclusion would only be achieved after he had a real fight with Lin Ming. That's why he hoped Lin Ming would use his full strength, so that if he could withstand a few moves, he would be satisfied.

But what's going on now? After he had already made his move and attacked along the way, a suit of Dou Qi Armor appeared on Lin Ming's body.

This is Dou Qi Armor! That's an ability that only those who have reached the Da Dou Shi can use. At this moment, Lu Jun was completely shocked and stunned. If Lin Ming were to launch an attack now, he could easily defeat Lu Jun.

Startled from Lu Jun reverie by the voice below, Lu Jun smiled wryly and said, "Junior Brother Lin Ming, what's wrong with you?"

"Sigh! Forget it. Your world is beyond the comprehension of a mortal like me." Lu Jun seemed to be struck by a blow. After saying this, he shook his head, walked back, stepped off the stage, and disappeared into the crowd.

"Lin Ming from Black Tier Class One has won!" The referee announced the result after seeing Lin Ming's opponent leave the arena. Lin Ming had won effortlessly.

Lin Ming was not paying attention to the referee's announcement; he was thinking about Lu Jun's defeated expression and whether he had hit him too hard.

But didn't I do my best as he requested? I've only revealed my cultivation level so far, and I haven't even made a move yet!

Well, let's just consider this his final lesson before graduation! Never assume things based on your own assumptions. Otherwise, you'll be in trouble if others prove far more capable than you imagined.

Thinking this, Lin Ming put the matter of the Lu Jun out of his mind and stepped off the stage. Now that he had won the match, and there were no more matches today, why should he stay here?

After Lin Ming stepped off the stage, Han Yue, like a devoted fan, rushed to Lin Ming side. Accompanying her were their Instructor Zhang Man, and the other students from Lin Ming's class.

As a representative of this year's class, Lin Ming is participating in the academy's Inner Academy Selection Tournament. It's impossible for Zhang Man, Lin Ming's Instructor, not to come and watch Lin Ming performance. And as the Class Leader Lin Ming Black Tier Class One, how could his classmates possibly not come when their Class Leader is competing?

These people had originally hoped that Lin Ming would deliver a spectacular battle. And indeed, it was spectacular, but this wasn't so much about the battle itself, but rather about Lin Ming's cultivation level.

Especially for Lin Xiuyai. When we enrolled last year, you, Lin Ming, were Two-Star Dou Master Shi, while I, Lin Xiuyai, was Five Elements- Dou Zhe.

A year has passed. I, Lin Xiuyai, have also advanced to the level of Dou Master. I originally thought I could be on the Tier One as you, Lin Ming, but you, Lin Ming, have actually advanced as well and become Da Dou Shi.

This is Da Dou Shi! I, Lin Xiuyai, only managed to advance Five Stars in a year at the Dou Practitioner Stage before breaking through to Dou Master. But you, Lin Ming, advanced seven stars at the Dou Master Stage in a year and then broke through to Da Dou Shi.

At this moment, it was as if two little people appeared in Lin Xiuyai's mind. One of them said, "That makes sense. Lin Ming's talent is there, so it's normal for him to improve a bit more."

Another small figure retorted directly, "Reasonable my foot! Lin Ming is a Dou Master) cultivator. The Dou Master Qi needed to increase one Dou Qi in Dou Shi cultivation is enough for me, Lin Xiuyai, to increase several stars in the Dou Practitioner Stage. You have a higher cultivation level and you're increasing faster than me, and you're telling me it's reasonable? How are we supposed to live?"

Therefore, Lin Xiuyai's expression was quite complicated when he saw Lin Ming.