Although the Spirit Tower stood at the foot of the mountain, it also had a spacious plaza.
Unlike the Battle Tower, however, there were few people here. Those who were not entering secluded cultivation had no reason to come, and there was no excitement to watch. On the rune-covered plaza, a group of people lined up to enter the Spirit Tower.
Xu Yang strode over and took his place behind the last person. Waves of fragrance drifted to his nose, and only then did he notice that the person ahead of him was a graceful, shapely woman.
Leng Qiuyue!
From her back alone, he recognized her as Leng Qiuyue, the second-ranked Spirit Bone Prodigy of their cohort. Her bearing was so distinctive that no one else in the entire Heavenly Strategy Academy could match it.
Fierce winds whistled around them, yet she stood like an immortal blossom in full bloom, drawing every eye. Even those ahead in the line occasionally could not resist stealing a glance back at her. "Junior Sister Leng, why didn't you invite me along to the Spirit Tower?"
A voice as warm and smooth as jade rang out, carrying a hint of reproach.
The next instant, a figure ignored Xu Yang and cut straight into the line, taking his place behind Leng Qiuyue.
"You don't mind if I cut in, do you?" Li Xun turned to look at Xu Yang.
"Not at all!" Xu Yang shook his head.
The man was the third-ranked Spirit Bone Prodigy, so it was hardly surprising that he disregarded the rules. Besides, Xu Yang was not someone who wore his emotions on his face, much less acted on impulse. He would not provoke a Spirit Bone Prodigy over such a trifling matter.
He was merely someone who acted without restraint because