Inner Academy Selection Tournament, Senior student Han Yue

The numerous new students gathered in the plaza, creating a clamor.

Instructor Ruo Lin looked at the lively scene, a faint smile appearing at the corner of her lips.

Youth is truly wonderful, so full of vigor.

Just then, a sky-shattering roar erupted from the center of the academy.

Instructor Ruo Lin was slightly taken aback, then seemed to understand.

Could it be that I've stumbled upon the Inner Academy Selection Tournament?

Instructor Ruo Lin recalled and realized it was indeed the annual Inner Academy Selection Tournament.

A smile played on her lips. It would be a good opportunity to broaden these little ones' horizons.

"Students, quiet down!"

Instructor Ruo Lin's voice, amplified by Dou Qi, spread out, and the chattering voices immediately ceased.

"Today happens to be the Inner Academy Selection Tournament. I'll take you to see the world and witness the demeanor of the Wind and Cloud Figures of the academy."

Instructor Ruo Lin said with a gentle smile.

"Now, line up and follow me! Senior students, help organize!"

Under Instructor Ruo Lin's orderly arrangements, the lines quickly formed and headed towards the massive central plaza of the academy.

Lin Ze mingled with the crowd, with Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yu by his side.

"Is this the Inner Academy Selection Tournament? It's truly bustling with excitement. Even from this distance, I can hear the deafening cheers of the audience!"

Xiao Yu said, somewhat awestruck.

"According to Instructor Ruo Lin, the Inner Academy Selection Tournament is a grand event for Jia Nan Academy, held once a year."

Xiao Yi Xian also felt a sense of emotion. Indeed, one must venture out into a wider world.

Staying in Qingshan Town forever, one might never witness such a grand spectacle.

Lin Ze was also somewhat curious. This year's Wind and Cloud Figures, there should be a few familiar names among them.

Upon arriving at the Central Plaza, Instructor Ruo Lin, leveraging her status as an instructor, brought the new students into the plaza.

The Central Plaza was enormous and circular, with stone platforms extending upwards around it, resembling a coliseum.

Instructor Ruo Lin arranged the students and breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing Lin Ze and the other two not far away, Instructor Ruo Lin smiled and walked over.

"Fortunately, this is only the second day of the Inner Academy Selection Tournament. If it were the finals on the third day, it would be difficult even for me to bring you in," Instructor Ruo Lin said with some emotion.

"By tomorrow, the spectators for the Inner Academy Selection Tournament will probably multiply several times over, making it impossible to move."

Xiao Yu leaned over and linked arms with Ruo Lin. "Hehe, thanks to you, Instructor, we get to broaden our horizons."

"You're quite the sweet talker, little one." Instructor Ruo Lin smiled slightly and looked down at the plaza below. Her gaze condensed for a moment before she turned to introduce the three of them.

"The one currently entering the stage is a Wind and Cloud Figure of the academy, and also your senior student, Han Yue."

Hearing Instructor Ruo Lin's words, Lin Ze couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. He hadn't expected to hear a familiar name so soon after arriving.

Han Yue's tall figure stood prominently on the stage. She wore a Silver Robe, her skin fair, and her appearance beautiful. Even more peculiar was her head full of Silver Hair. The Silver Robe combined with her waterfall-like Silver Hair gave her the aura of an ice mountain beauty.

Under the referee's announcement, the battle on stage began quickly and ended even faster. Han Yue's long sword was enveloped in white cold energy. One move broke through defenses, and another defeated the opponent. Han Yue's opponent, looking at the long sword at his neck, couldn't help but shiver. It was unclear whether it was from the white cold energy on the sword or from the ice mountain beauty's cold gaze.

As the referee announced the winner, the arena erupted into deafening cheers. "Han Yue! Han Yue!" "Senior student Han Yue is amazing!" "Senior student Han Yue must take first place!" Even within Jia Nan Academy, the strong were revered. Someone like Han Yue, who possessed both strength and beauty, had countless followers.

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yu were both filled with shock. Watching the countless people in the plaza cheer and applaud for one person, a flicker of yearning arose in their hearts.

Just then, Instructor Ruo Lin also smiled and began to tell the three about Han Yue's past.

"Actually, Han Yue already qualified for the Inner Academy Selection Tournament last year."

"The top fifty participants in the Inner Academy Selection Tournament can enter the inner academy."

"Han Yue's goal is to be among the top five in the Inner Academy Selection Tournament. Reaching the top five comes with special opportunities."

"After a year of refinement, Han Yue's strength has become even more terrifying. Even I am deeply wary of her."

Instructor Ruo Lin said with great emotion.

Working at Jia Nan Academy, a top academy on the continent, it wasn't uncommon to see students whose strength surpassed their instructors.

Xiao Yu looked at Han Yue, who was slowly descending the plaza, with some shock.

"Instructor Ruo Lin is a five-star Dou Grandmaster. If even you are wary of her, does that mean Senior student Han Yue is already a six-star Dou Grandmaster?"

Instructor Ruo Lin nodded seriously.

"At least a six-star Dou Grandmaster!"

Hearing Instructor Ruo Lin's affirmative reply, Xiao Yu couldn't help but gasp.

Looking at Han Yue's youthful face, she finally understood the terror of the Wind and Cloud Figures at Jia Nan Academy.

Xiao Yi Xian's eyes were also filled with shock. She wondered inwardly if her Woeful Poison Body could reach Han Yue's level of strength by the same age.

Lin Ze wasn't particularly surprised.

Given the overall strength of the students at Jia Nan Academy, the Wind and Cloud Figures of each batch were at least at the Dou Grandmaster level.

Dou Grandmaster... I wonder how long it will take me to reach that level.

Lin Ze's eyes gleamed, and his desire for strength intensified.

Even after the Inner Academy Selection Tournament concluded for the day, the new students were still enthusiastically discussing the powerful senior students who had displayed their might on the plaza during the tournament.

Instructor Ruo Lin smiled as she watched the new students engage in such lively discussions.

It seemed the new students were integrating into the academy very quickly.

"Alright, it's getting late today. I'll quickly register you all, arrange your accommodations, and you can get some rest."

"Tomorrow is the final day of the Inner Academy Selection Tournament, and that's when the truly formidable contenders will clash!"

Hearing Instructor Ruo Lin's words, the new students' eyes lit up with excitement.

Today, they had witnessed their seniors display their power on the plaza, and they couldn't help but yearn for it.

They longed for the day they too could stand on the plaza, radiating their own brilliant light.

Lin Ze finished registering and arrived at the small courtyard assigned by the academy.

Jia Nan Academy was wealthy and generous, providing each student with their own small courtyard.

Lin Ze inspected the courtyard. It was decorated in a simple and elegant style, and there was no dust, suggesting it was cleaned regularly.

Lin Ze flipped his wrist and took out a badge.

This was the Jia Nan Academy student badge, which could not only be used to identify oneself but also to record Contribution Points.

However, as a new student, Lin Ze's Contribution Points were currently zero.

"Instructor Ruo Lin said that the academy's library can be borrowed freely. I can go take a look another day."

"In the academy, perhaps I can find a faster way to cultivate the Dou Disciple Stage?"

"Currently, Death Soldiers are generally at the lower stages of Dou Disciple."

"The fastest cultivators are only around Xiao Yan's current strength, Dou Disciple Stage 3 or so..."

"I hope to gain something."