Chapter 182
Xiao Minghuang was unaware of the purple-armored man's surprise. Her expression remained calm as she spoke:
"The demon has been slain by me; you have all arrived too late."
The fierce battle between two Nascent Soul Realm experts was not enough to attract the attention of the truly supreme powerhouses.
However, if one side is engulfed in raging demonic flames, then the situation is different.
The fierce battles in the Southern Border have attracted the attention of many major powers in the eastern region.
In an instant, countless auras of supreme saints emerged from the ancient secluded cultivation site, all casting their gazes toward the distant southernmost point of the East.
When they realized it was just a mere Nascent Soul Realm demon, they fell silent again.
Ultimately, the Holy Academy dispatched a demon-slaying squad composed of King-level cultivators to the Southern Border to eradicate the evil spirits.
After assembling their team, they didn't waste a moment and immediately activated the teleportation array, teleporting to a neighboring state in the Southern Border.
Because the Southern Border is too remote and lacks a direct teleportation array to the Holy Academy, they arrived late.
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Looking at the stunningly beautiful girl before him, the man in purple armor explained.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang felt a complex mix of emotions.
Although the Holy Academy's support arrived somewhat late and was unable to help the Southern Border, they did send experts after all.
These dozen or so King Realm cultivators were all unapproachable to her; even the slightest trace of their aura was enough to instill fear.
But none of that is the key point.
The key point is that they did not act arrogantly or look down on others because of their superior status; they always spoke to her in a calm tone.
Therefore, Xiao Minghuang also politely cupped his hands and said:
"Esteemed guests, you have come from afar. Why not rest in the summer capital for a while and then make your plans?"
The man in purple armor turned to the rest of the group and said, "I can stay here alone; you all should go back first."
The kings nodded, and the next moment they all vanished into the void.
As many King-level beings departed, the surrounding air seemed to soften.
The man in purple armor fixed his gaze on Xiao Minghuang, his eyes revealing a hint of inquiry.
"Just now, you said that you killed the demon?"
Xiao Minghuang nodded and said, "It was just luck."
The purple-armored man looked doubtful. He could tell that although the girl in front of him was exceptionally talented, even in the Holy Academy she was a rare talent, but she was still young and her cultivation was only at the Spirit Seed Realm Primal Embryo Realm cultivator, but he absolutely could not believe that she could kill Nascent Soul Realm demon!
How did you do that?
Xiao Minghuang smiled but remained silent.
Seeing this, the man in purple armor suddenly chuckled and said, "Hehe... I have overstepped my bounds."
If it were him, even if he could kill a supreme expert who had reached the Saint level, he wouldn't tell others how he did it.
He looked appreciative and said:
"Young man, you're quite good. I hope you can get into the top 100 in the Holy Academy's admissions six months from now."
As he spoke, the purple-armored man flicked his sleeve, and a stream of light shot out, landing in front of Xiao Minghuang.
"This is the Dragon's Den Token of the Holy Academy. With this token, you can be exempted from the first trial of entry."
Xiao Minghuang took the token in her hand and saw the words "Hidden Dragon" written on it.
"I will stay here for three days. If you have any questions during this time, you can come and find me."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang understood that this man in purple armor recognized her talent and wanted to forge a good relationship with her, so she replied, "Thank you for your high regard, senior. I will definitely cultivate diligently and live up to your expectations."
Next, the man in purple armor told her some information about the Holy Academy's admissions process.
Previously, the Medicine King had told her some things about the Holy Academy, but that was something she had heard three thousand years ago, and many things no longer corresponded to what she had heard.
Her hearsay made it even less reliable.
The Holy Academy's admission ceremony is not held at a fixed time; it will be held whenever the Holy Academy deems it necessary.
However, in order to give all cultivators from the Eastern Pole a chance to participate, they were divided into different groups according to their cultivation level. The groups complemented each other, and there were no competitions between cultivators of different realms.
Xiao Minghuang, who was in the Spirit Seed Realm, was assigned to the Dragon's Den Group.
The introductory trial for the Spirit Seed Realm is divided into three major stages.
The first stage tests aptitude, the second stage tests practical skills, and the third stage is a comprehensive test.
The Dragon's Den Token that the purple-armored man just gave her will allow Xiao Minghuang to skip the first stage and directly enter the second stage.
Because the first trial is elimination-based, there is no ranking, and there are no rewards for passing it.
The second level is different; this level tests the cultivator's combat ability.
The Holy Academy will divide the cultivators participating in the selection into groups for practical combat competitions, allowing them to advance through the ranks and ultimately determine the strongest!
Those cultivators who rank in the top 10,000 during the second trial will receive rewards from the Holy Academy, with the rewards varying depending on their ranking.
As for the third level, in addition to testing the cultivators' combat abilities, it also tests their teamwork skills.
Because the third level of the trial will teleport all participating cultivators into a random secret realm to compete, and the situations they may encounter will be completely different.
Besides testing a cultivator's physical strength, luck is also a decisive factor in determining victory or defeat.
Some people are lucky enough to survive until the secret realm closes, and even if they get nothing, they can still earn some survival points.
Some talented cultivators might be swallowed by a demonic beast as soon as they enter, and then immediately teleported out without gaining a single point.
A cultivator's performance in the third stage also determines whether they can gain the favor of the powerful figures in the Holy Academy.
It should be noted that during the third level of the trial, even some supreme experts who have already attained sainthood will come to watch. If you can be noticed by a supreme expert, even if you are only accepted as a disciple, you can soar to great heights!
The benefits of becoming a disciple of a supreme saint are beyond imagination.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior!"
Xiao Minghuang pointed to the bone spear on the ground and asked, "Senior, this is a magical artifact left behind by a demon. Do you have any plans to deal with it?"
With a wave of his hand, the purple-armored man sucked the bone spear out of the ground and suspended it in front of Xiao Minghuang.
"This is your spoils; keep it safe."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang remained composed, bowed respectfully, and then put the bone spear into her storage bag.
"Thank you, senior!"
On the city tower of the Xia capital.
Ye Ruoshui and the others were waiting there.
Just now, they felt an unimaginably vast aura suddenly appear, and then disappear in an instant.
This strange change filled them with worry. Ye Ruoshui wanted to go and find out what was going on, but Lin Wanqiu stopped her.
It was around this time.
Xiao Minghuang and the Medicine King flew in from a distance.
"Princess!"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Xiao Minghuang return safely.
"The demon is dead, everyone need not worry. I just happened to run into a senior from the Holy Academy and chatted for a few more minutes, which took up a little time."
"Oh?"
Xiao Hanbing looked at Xiao Minghuang in surprise. "Senior of the Holy Academy, you've actually come to the Southern Border?"
Xiao Minghuang nodded. "Some people from the Holy Academy sensed the aura of the demons and sent people to rescue the Southern Border, but by the time they arrived in the city, the demons had already been killed by us, so they did not stay and have already left."
She did not reveal that another Saint Academy King was still present, to avoid any unforeseen complications.
Upon hearing this, everyone looked regretful.
"What a pity..."
"Those are people from the Holy Academy..."
"If only I could meet the senior from the Holy Academy..."
For the people of the Southern Border, the Holy Academy is the greatest and most revered place in their hearts. Those who emerge from there are all outstanding individuals, and if they can receive guidance from the seniors of the Holy Academy, they will surely benefit for life!
Regardless of the complications caused by the arrival of the Holy Temple's people.
Within the entire Great Xia territory, apart from the Xia capital, there are no living beings left!
They were all devoured by the demons!
This was a catastrophe, and the damage to the Great Xia was devastating. It would be difficult to recover without hundreds of years of recuperation!
After reading the report from the court officials, Xiao Minghuang sighed deeply. This time, the arrival of evil spirits not only severely damaged the Great Xia, but also caused devastating blows to the nine neighboring kingdoms.
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Previously, the Nine Nations Allied Army attacked the Fire Dragon Country, annihilating all its Divine Sea and Spirit Seed Realm cultivators.
Afterwards, the Nine Nations Allied Army was transformed into blood puppets by the demons and died in the sacrifice of the true demons.
It can be said that less than one in ten of the cultivators from these ten kingdoms survived; almost all of them were wiped out!
Apart from the capital, all the inhabitants of the Great Xia Dynasty were wiped out, and the territory was reduced to a wasteland. If the people in the capital were relocated and allowed to multiply and thrive, it would probably take several hundred years to restore the population to its former prosperity.
Moreover, due to factors such as the sharp decline in the population of Great Xia and excessive consumption, she probably won't be able to use this power for a long time.
"We need to find a way to restore the strength of the Great Xia Dynasty as soon as possible."
Xiao Minghuang murmured softly.
She brought the issue up directly, letting all the remaining people of Great Xia work together to find a solution.
Soon, many constructive proposals were formulated and actively implemented.
The most effective method was to incorporate the territories and populations of the ten kingdoms into the Great Xia, and to relocate the people of the ten kingdoms to become new Great Xia citizens.
Xiao Minghuang believed that this method could quickly restore the strength of the Great Xia Dynasty, so he approved it.
Having lost their high-end combat power, the ten kingdoms were utterly vulnerable to the Great Xia, and were pacified with a mere proclamation without any actual fighting.
Subsequently, the ten Spirit Seed Realm experts settled in the ten kingdoms respectively, each guarding a region.
Apart from the orphan of the Fire Dragon Fire Dragon Country who was promised by Xiao Minghuang to continue as the ruler of the Fire Dragon Country, the other nine kingdoms were stripped of their royal titles, demoted to dukes, and relocated to the vicinity of the Xia capital.
The people of the ten kingdoms, led by the monks, began a great migration.
With the territories of the ten kingdoms incorporated into the Great Xia, other smaller kingdoms in the Southern Border also followed suit.
This time, none of the Three Great Sects made a sound.
Not only that, but internal strife broke out within the Dragon Tiger Sect, resulting in bloodshed. Eventually, an elder came to the Great Xia Dynasty seeking help, claiming that evil spirits were causing trouble within the sect and requesting the Great Xia Dynasty to take action to eliminate them.
The Great Xia dispatched the Medicine King, leading several elders at the Spirit Seed Realm, and successfully annihilated the evil forces.
Afterwards, the Dragon Tiger Sect elder led the entire sect to submit to the Great Xia.
Seeing that the Dragon Tiger Sect had submitted to the Great Xia, the other smaller countries followed suit. Within a few months, more than twenty countries had submitted petitions to become vassals.
That concludes the discussion.