War-Heaven Dragon was indeed puzzled. "Strange. I heard the third trial offers the highest rewards and concerns the slots for the True Realm of Heavenly Palace trial. How could Lin Yi miss it..."
In a corner not far from Ling Shanshan and the others, Ling Yunxiao and Gu Chengan had also gathered together to speak in low voices.
The two swept their gazes around the hall but did not see Lin Yi. Yet neither looked particularly surprised.
"It seems Brother Lin's Emperor Realm cultivation was most likely discovered by the Academy Elders." Ling Yunxiao rubbed his fingertips together, his tone carrying a measure of certainty. "Otherwise, with his personality, he would definitely come to a trial like this, where he could show off, and play the pig to eat the tiger. He might even want to seize first place in the trial."
Leaning against a pillar, Gu Chengan lightly shook his head. "Whether he comes or not doesn't matter to me. With you here for this trial, I'm afraid I have no chance of competing for first place."
"Brother Gu, that's not quite right. If you can compete for it, you should. This trial is connected to the slots for the True Realm of Heavenly Palace..."
Just as the new students continued discussing things in small groups, a steady set of footsteps suddenly sounded from outside the hall.
Everyone turned toward the sound and saw Great Elder Xuan Ming, dressed in white elder robes, slowly enter the hall with more than ten Academy Elders behind him.
The noisy hall instantly fell silent. Everyone's attention gathered on the high platform as the rules for the third round of trials were about to be announced.
While the new students of Starfall Academy were eagerly preparing to enter the Demon Dragon Realm