The aftermath of the second monthly exam has not completely dissipated. In the classroom, all Class Three students have taken their seats.
On the podium, Master Zhou Changkong stood with his hands behind his hands, his eyes scanning over the young faces that were beginning to show their talents.
The quality of this class of students was better than he expected, especially those sitting in the front row, who were already leading the class.
"It took more than three months of enrollment and two monthly exams." Zhou Changkong said slowly, "You have already laid the foundation of general knowledge, and your strengths and weaknesses have been determined on the list.
But this is just the first of a hundred steps in the long journey of cultivating immortality. Winners must not be arrogant, and losers need not lose their fighting spirit, because the next test is the watershed that determines your future direction."
Everyone held their breath and concentrated, and Chu Bai also raised his head, his eyes focused.
"In a while, it will be Midyear Examination." Zhou Changkong said in a deep voice, "At that time, it will not only be us Class Three, but also ten classes and more than 300 freshmen from the same class will participate in the competition.
Those who rank at the top will not only receive generous Dao Merit rewards, but also be qualified to enter the [Spirit Pavilion] gas selection."
"Spirit Pavilion!"
Several uncontrollable exclamations came from the students below, and Jiang Kuo straightened his spine unconsciously.
Chu Bai felt something in his heart.
He has also heard about the Spirit Pavilion.
That is Dao Academy's important place, inside which Great Zhou Celestial Court has collected all kinds of special attribute auras collected from famous mountains, rivers and polar abyss in formations.
On weekdays, if ordinary disciples want to enter Spirit Pavilion to practice, they need to pay a little Dao Merit, which can only be exchanged for one hour of stay.
And if you want to choose the required spiritual energy at will, you need ten points Dao Merit at a time. Otherwise, you can only choose the type rather than the specific spiritual energy.
For the vast majority of freshmen who are still running for the basics Spell Arts Dao Merit, that is simply an elusive luxury.
"There are many types of spiritual energy in the Spirit Pavilion, such as Geng Metal Essence, Yi Wood Vital Breath, or the rare Thunderforce Astral Qi."
Zhou Changkong continued, "Although most of you already have spiritual energy inherited from your family or self-acquired, the purity and type of spiritual energy in the 'qi nourishing' stage before Foundation Establishment determine the upper limit of Dao Foundation in the future.
For similar spiritual energy, the higher the purity, the better.
The top ten Midyear Examination can enter Spirit Pavilion to choose a blessed place for three days of practice, and will be rewarded with Spell Arts."
Chu Bai's fingers tapped lightly on the table.
If Luo Yongzhen, the main package of his "Origin Return Formula", can enter Spirit Pavilion to absorb several special attribute auras, it will not only make the spiritual characteristics more varied, but also make up for the current shortcomings of insufficient lethality.
Besides, this ranking also means something more.
Chu Bai remembered the conversation with Zhang Shan a few days ago.
Zhang Shan, as someone who came from the second grade, once lamented. "Junior brother, if you can enter the top 50 in the first grade, your life will be stable after you are promoted to the second grade.
At that time, general education courses were basically discontinued, and Instructor would focus on the top students, and all kinds of lucrative jobs would not be available to those in the middle or lower ranks."
Zhang Shan is currently ranked in the middle of the second grade and can only take on some backbreaking jobs such as teaching assistant, which he has always been worried about.
"So, don't slack off in the next few months."
Zhou Changkong took one last deep look at Chu Bai, Lin Xuewei and the others, and walked away.
The classroom suddenly became noisy.
"No. 1 on both lists, Brother Chu, you really stole the show this time."
Jiang Kuo turned his head, winked and whispered, "But during Midyear Examination, those perverts who have been in other classes will show up, so you have to be careful."
"Let's go, don't think about it in the classroom."
Jiang Kuo slapped the table, stood up, and waved to Chu Bai, Zhou Tong and Chen Shi proudly, "Today I am Jiang Kuo's ranking has risen to tenth place. When I go home and talk to the old man during my vacation, I will definitely get more supplies for cultivating immortals. Come on, brothers, let's go to the second floor of the cafeteria to open a meat restaurant and have a meal Spirit Cuisine!"
The second floor of the cafeteria is a place that many freshmen have never been to.
Chu Bai The three of them followed Jiang Kuo onto the wooden stairs, and a strong aroma hit their faces.
The furnishings here are much more refined than those on the first floor, and there are faint formations circulating in the air, maintaining the concentration of spiritual energy.
Zhou Tong looked at the wooden sign on the counter and took a breath of air. "The cheapest portion of 'Jade-Spirit Bamboo Shoots' costs a little bit of Dao Merit? With one bite, my whole day will be wasted?"
"Silly boy." Jiang Kuo skillfully pulled everyone to sit down, "This is not just for fun. The spiritual energy content in this meal is equivalent to three days of hard training, and there is still no impurity and erysipelas. Look at me."
Jiang Kuo generously wiped out ten points Dao Merit.
Not long after, several plates of attractively colored Spirit Cuisine were placed on the table.
Chu Bai picked up a piece of Demon Bird meat that was all crystal clear, and felt a warm breath instantly slide down the esophagus into the abdomen, and then suddenly dispersed.
[Acquired Fate Pattern: Food Injury Leaks Elegance] is enabled instantly.
Chu Bai felt that this energy was converted into spiritual power very efficiently by the body and poured into Dantian along the meridians. The pleasure of steadily increasing cultivation was far beyond the comparison of sitting dryly and practicing.
"It's really different." Chu Bai admired sincerely.
It's a pity that we have only just achieved the freedom of eating meat, so Spirit Cuisine is still a bit luxurious.
"That's natural."
Jiang Kuo said while chewing the spiritual meat, "It's a pity that this thing is too expensive, so I can only afford it once in a while. Brother Chu, your digestion speed is amazing. Look at your aura, it was completely refined in just a moment?"
Chu Bai smiled, "When the freshmen take the exam and get the rewards, I will invite everyone back to make up for it."
Several people were naturally happy and quickly expressed their hope that Chu Bai could get a good ranking.
Just when a few people were chatting happily, several figures walked up to the entrance of the second floor.
The first person is wearing Cloudbrocade Dao Robe with a haughty expression. He is Dong Feng from Class Two.
Chu Bai subconsciously glanced at the crowd behind Dong Feng, but did not see Li Han.
I don't know if it's because I haven't fully integrated into this new circle, or because I'm a little short on financial resources.
Dong Feng also saw Chu Bai. Their eyes met in the air. Although they did not break out in words, the invisible pressure made the surrounding air sink a bit.
The two of them looked away tacitly.
In a place like Dao Academy, private fights are strictly prohibited.
Since they are all freshmen, there is no custom of competing with each other yet. Once they enter the second grade, such a custom will become very common.
Nowadays, it is mostly based on realm and ranking. For higher grades, it is based on fighting skills. Any dissatisfaction will basically be resolved at Martial Training Ground.
After all, the current level is generally at Qi Refining First Layer, and Spell Arts still needs time to be completed. Even if you win or lose in a fight, it won't mean anything.
"He is much calmer than last time." Chu Bai put down his chopsticks, his heart as calm as water.
"Chu Bai?" Jiang Kuo asked in a low voice.
"It's okay, let's eat."
Chu Bai turned around and said again, "This Spirit Cuisine is really delicious, thank you Brother Jiang."