The First Three Academies Selection in History

Following Qin Wangchuan's gaze, some people also noticed this person who had previously been overlooked.

"Those are... people from Middle Thousand Provinces?"

"Middle Thousand Provinces??"

The three words spread through the crowd, sparking a murmur of discussion.

The gazes of the crowd toward the boy were filled with scrutiny and disbelief.

Everyone knows that although the Wandao Academy has opened its Mountain Gate to Three Thousand Provinces, cultivators from the Lower Thousand Provinces and Middle Thousand Provinces have almost always been excluded by default—the resources, environment, and lineages are worlds apart, creating an insurmountable gap.

There have been precedents of forcibly forcing cultivators from lower and Middle Thousand Provinces into the Dao, resulting in those people eventually losing their Dao heart and going mad.

Since then, this has become an unspoken rule among the states.

But this young man before me actually passed the trial on his own?

All eyes were on him.

However, Gu Tianye showed no fear in the face of those thousands of scrutinizing gazes, each carrying a complex meaning.

His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and his back was ramrod straight, meeting all gazes without any hesitation.

His posture didn't resemble that of an intruder being scrutinized, but rather that of a condescending observer, coldly confronting everyone in the square.

Though silent, their still and resolute posture is itself a powerful declaration.

"That courage is extraordinary," someone murmured in admiration.

Unlike Xie Qingshang, Gu Tianye didn't just watch from afar.

He strode forward, walked up to Qin Wangchuan, and began to speak frankly:

"I am coming."

These three simple words seem like a promise made long ago between old friends.

Qin Wangchuan nodded slightly, looking him over. "You look a little different."

Gu Tianye nodded, a complex look flashing in his eyes. "Of course."

After saying that, he pulled the girl behind him to the front and began to introduce her, "This is my sister, Gu Yixuan."

He dropped his joking tone, his eyes turning serious. "I'm here not only to surpass you, but also to find a cure for my sister's strange illness."

"Just getting to know each other is fine, but don't you dare try anything with my sister." Gu Tianye looked at Qin Wangchuan, half-jokingly and half-seriously, and said bluntly:

"She's naive and easily swayed; she's no match for a man like you, surrounded by beautiful women. She can't compete with those other women."

"You shouldn't be in the right to say that, should you?" Qin Wangchuan raised an eyebrow, his eyes showing a hint of helplessness and amusement.

When they first met in Upper Thousand Provinces, he was accompanied by six or seven women.

Upon hearing this, Gu Tianye showed no embarrassment at being exposed; instead, he grinned nonchalantly.

"There's no way around it, it's hardest to resist the kindness of a beautiful woman."

"If I don't take them in, am I supposed to just watch them get married and have children?"

As the two chatted and laughed, on the other side, a burly young man with a resolute face watched this scene with his arms crossed.

His Qi and Blood was restrained, yet he gave off a sense of weight and power, like a mountain – that Xiang Haoran.

Although he had been defeated by Qin Wangchuan with a single finger, Xiang Haoran calm at this moment. However, his gaze towards Qin Wangchuan now held a deep sense of apprehension and scrutiny.

Elder Liang had been standing on the high platform, saw that the time was right, coughed lightly, stepped forward, and began to speak.

"Silence!" Elder Liang said in a deep voice, his voice carrying Spiritual Power, instantly silencing all the noise in the square.

Then another elderly man, with white hair and a kind face, slowly rose, his voice gentle yet full of authority:

"Wandao Academy, with the Dao as its foundation, martial arts as its soul, and the sword as its edge. You have all passed the Heavenly Ladder test, and are all Prodigy talents. Today, the guardian spirits of the three academies will determine your affiliation based on your potential and Dao heart."

As the dean finished speaking...

The guardian Spirit Stone that originally stood guard at the entrances of the three courtyards have now shrunk to the height of a person, exuding an ancient and majestic aura as they slowly fly over and land in front of everyone.

These three stone lions do not look much different from ordinary stone lions, but they are man-made spiritual objects refined by Ancient Great Power using Secret Method, and they are also the guardian beasts of the Wandao Academy.

Then, the three stone lions began to utter names one by one from their mouths.

Those names hung in mid-air, formed of aura, for all to see.

After seeing his name appear in [Shenwu Academy], Chu Wujiu.

"The Shenwu Academy, as expected."

Ye Lingchuan frowned, looking at his affiliation. "How come I'm also from the Shenwu Academy? My talent in Spirit Art magic is actually pretty good."

"Your Spirit Art is definitely not as good as mine, and I'm also in the Shenwu Academy!" Yan Wujin muttered angrily.

The most puzzled person was Li Xuan.

He frowned as he looked at his own Lingyun Sword Academy, then turned to the person beside him and asked, puzzled, "Ji Wuchen, how come you're also from the Lingyun Sword Academy?"

"Ah?"

Only after he spoke did the others realize what he meant.

Looking up, Ji Wuchen's name was indeed on the list of members of the [Lingyun Sword Academy].

All eyes turned to Ji Wuchen, who chuckled lightly, "Didn't I tell you? Actually, I'm learning swordsmanship."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Aren't you a halberd user?" Chu Wujiu questioned.

"I never said that; you're just making that assumption." Ji Wuchen shrugged, his tone relaxed. "I do have a halberd, but I'm proficient in swords, spears, axes, and halberds as well."

Yun Zexuan and Zhao Lingyun stood aside, not participating in the discussion, but looking at the name [Xuanyi Academy] and then at Zhou Yunyi behind them.

"Then it seems we're colleagues," Yun Zexuan said with a smile.

Zhou Yunyi looked over and was shocked to see that he had been assigned to the [Xuanyi Academy].

Is this a good result?

As for Qin Zhaoer, Gu Tianye, and Xie Nian, they are also from the [Shenwu Academy].

Gu Tianye's younger sister Gu Yixuan, was assigned to [Xuanyi Academy].

"Two hospitals!"

Suddenly someone shouted, and everyone's attention was instantly drawn to them.

"Xie Qingshang!"

Everyone looked over and saw Xie Qingshang's name prominently displayed on the lists of both colleges—two colleges!

Xie Qingshang -- [Xuanyi Academy]

Xie Qingshang -- [Lingyun Sword Academy]

Xie Qingshang himself didn't know what this meant; he was just a little flustered by the terrifying gazes of the crowd.

"Dual colleges... what are dual colleges?" a clueless newcomer asked.

An excited bystander immediately explained, "It means she has exceptional talent in both Spirit Art and Swordsmanship, and has been noticed by two academies simultaneously!"

"Most of us are lucky to specialize in just one path, but she has shown unparalleled talent in both, making her indispensable to the academy. She is destined to become a peerless Peak Prodigy in both Swordsmanship and martial arts!"

Another person added excitedly, their tone filled with unbelievable envy.

"The last person to have two academies was Qin Wudao, wasn't it?" The crowd murmured in surprise.

Qin Wudao is a towering figure in the eyes of countless people. When he entered the academy, he was selected from both the [Shenwu Academy] and the [Lingyun Sword Academy].

"Although entering one of the two academies will make the path of cultivation several times more difficult, the name of 'two academies' itself is a halo, a supreme honor that is recognized!"

The crowd exclaimed in admiration, clicking their tongues in envy.

Where is Qin Wangchuan?

Someone called out, and then everyone began searching for that name.

Suddenly, an even more shocking exclamation echoed across the square:

"The Third Hospital!"

"It's Three Academies Selection!!"

The next second, countless gazes froze on the three side-by-side Light Screen.

The entire square fell silent abruptly, save for gasps of shock and gasps that left people speechless with utter astonishment.

Qin Wangchuan -- [Xuanyi Academy]

Qin Wangchuan -- [Shenwu Academy]

Qin Wangchuan -- [Lingyun Sword Academy]

The first-ever Three Academies Selection!