"That's right. Teacher Song's arrival gives us a chance to seek some advice on this examination as well. To be honest, we have already planned to introduce an illusory realm into this assessment and use the Heavenly Heart Jewel for testing."
The Spirit Plant Academy's dean, Zhou Yaoming, was an easygoing cultivator. Refined in appearance and plainly dressed, he smiled as he revealed their plans.
Song Wen said, "Oh? If I remember correctly, the Heavenly Heart Jewel is your treasure. How could you bear to take it out?"
He teased him, with none of the unfamiliarity one might expect between him and these elders.
Zhou Yaoming smiled faintly. His eyes were mild and tranquil, carrying a thread of utterly pure serenity that unconsciously eased the hostility in one's heart.
"Before, I was too attached to appearances. A single pearl became a lingering concern for me. Taking it out now has instead settled an old matter in my heart."
Hmm?
The other elders' expressions did not change, but Song Wen gave Zhou Yaoming a careful once-over. After noticing the changes in his aura, he said, "So that's how it is. Taking this step is easier said than done. The Heavenly Heart Jewel..."
He thought for a moment and did not continue with what he knew. Instead, he turned the conversation to the jewel and the upcoming examination.
"The Heavenly Heart Jewel has the ability to create an illusory world. Which level of assessment do you plan to use it for?"
"All of them."
Song Wen said, "All of them?" His expression stilled for a moment, as though he were deducing something. Yet he soon had an answer.
"Not bad. All of them. Since you intend to change the examination format, include every assessment within its scope. We did our best with