Early morning!
Golden sunlight poured through the window lattice and spilled into the room, scattering flecks of light across the floor. It chased away the gloom and illuminated the entire room.
Chen An's eyelashes trembled. He slowly opened his eyes, and a glimmer of gold flashed across them.
He let out a long breath, expelling the stale air, and finally came fully awake. Turning to glance at the sky outside the window, he got up and began washing.
After washing up, Chen An changed into a clean white robe and put the useful items he carried with him one by one into his Sumera Bag.
A moment later, he had packed everything he needed. Then he gazed at the shabby courtyard before him, a complicated look passing through his eyes.
In this life, he had grown up in this very courtyard.
Alas, after leaving today, he didn't know whether he would ever return.
He took a deep breath and gave the room one last look. Then Chen An turned and strode out without hesitation.
Martial Glory County Academy, Martial Dao Plaza!
By now, the plaza was already ringed with a steady stream of junior students.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the senior students in the middle of the plaza, their bags on their backs and their figures tall and straight. Each stood ramrod straight, spirits high, their faces brimming with confidence.
The junior students watched, their eyes filled with envy and longing. Their hearts were full of hope as they secretly wished to make progress in their cultivation soon and, like these senior students, leave the academy for the vast world of martial arts.
Chen An walked into the Martial Dao Plaza with a calm expression and steady steps.
The moment he appeared, countless eyes across the plaza turned toward