Upon returning to Cloud and Mist City, Ling Yi did nothing but go back to school, reverting to being an "ordinary" student and quietly awaiting the arrival of the college entrance examination.
In fact, Ling Yi didn't need to do anything.
Everything was handled by Blood Shadow's subordinates.
He just needs to wait for the Blood Shadow Squad to harvest Hunting Points for him, and then he can upgrade his system.
Ling Yi finally understood the true way to unlock his cheat ability.
These past few days, Cloud and Mist City has been in a state of high alert.
The destruction of the Teleport Array, coupled with the appearance of the Blood Demon People within the city, thoroughly enraged Situ Yun, the city lord of Cloud and Mist City.
This also angered other forces in the city.
In order to purge the Blood Demon People from Cloud and Mist City, seven Martial Saint Realm experts from the Linyun Chamber of Commerce, the Formation Mark Bureau, and the Mercenary Guild no longer conceal their strength and identities.
Together with Situ Yun, they searched the entire city for the Blood Demon People.
However, Blood Demon People are usually no different from ordinary Martial Practitioner, and it is difficult to distinguish them if they do not want to reveal their half-beast Aura.
After several days of effort, the results were minimal.
Situ Yun has already requested assistance from the Dao Master Association.
But another piece of bad news followed.
Behind Cloud and Mist City, a massive army of Magical Beast appeared out of nowhere.
With the Three-Eyed Blood Fox, a Pinnacle Eighth Tier Magical Beast, in charge, even if powerful individuals from other cities wanted to support Cloud and Mist City, it wouldn't be something they could do in a short time.
Moreover, it wasn't just Cloud and Mist City that was experiencing problems; almost all outpost cities similar to Cloud and Mist City were encountering similar issues.
Intelligent people have already realized something.
The Heavenly Origin Continent, which has enjoyed peace for a century, is likely about to face a catastrophe.
"This year's college entrance examination, like every year, consists of three parts."
In the classroom, Jin Shiren was explaining matters related to the college entrance examination, glancing at Ling Yi's direction every now and then.
However, at this moment, the look in his eyes was no longer one of fear, but rather one of Taunt and a strange undertone.
"The first assessment is a written exam, which goes without saying; it's all based on textbook knowledge."
"The second test is a trial outside the city, this time Land of Trials the territory of the Magical Beast Vine Wolf, Blackwater Valley."
"Killing any one of the Initial Tier Magical Beast is enough to pass."
"Of course, the more kills you get, the higher your score will be. The entire trial will be streamed live."
Magical Beast Vine Wolf is a relatively weak Magical Beast found on the outskirts of the Cloud and Mist Mountain Range.
Although it is also called a wolf, it is quite different from the wolf in the traditional sense.
Although it has the appearance of a wolf, it is only slightly larger than a domestic cat. It has gray fur and green vine-like patterns on its back, hence the name "Vine Wolf ".
Aside from its decent speed, its defense and attack power are both incredibly weak.
Even an ordinary person can be killed with a little skill.
Although these students did not have complete cultivation techniques, the school provided them with basic Entry cultivation methods.
The school calls it the Three Body Tempering Forms, which consists of Meditation, horse stance, and running, all coordinated with a special breathing rhythm.
Although it's simple, with enough effort, reaching the Mid Martial Apprentice before the college entrance exam is definitely achievable through these Three Body Tempering Forms.
Those with exceptional talent can even reach the Peak Martial Apprentice or even the Martial Practitioner Realm before the college entrance examination.
Most of these students possess the strength of Early Martial Apprentice. They might not be able to kill a Initial Tier Magical Beast Vine Wolf, but they should be able to protect themselves without much trouble.
This assessment primarily tests the students' courage and adaptability.
"The third assessment is a tournament, divided into individual and team competitions. One point is awarded for each win, and a minimum of 10 points is required to pass."
"The top three candidates with the highest overall scores after the three assessments will directly gain admission to the Qingwu Military Academy. Those who achieve a passing score can apply to the appropriate military academy based on their performance."
As for the students who failed, I don't need to elaborate on the results.
Failing means becoming an ordinary person, a fact everyone knows.
Originally, Ling Yi didn't need to take the college entrance examination. He had the talent of a Daoist master and could directly join the Dao Master Association in the future.
Ling Yi's decision to take the college entrance examination puzzled many students, but no one said much about it.
"This Jin Shiren's attitude is quite intriguing," Ling Yi thought with a cold smile.
It seems Bai Hongjiang is about to make a move against me.
According to Bai Hongjiang's plan, the time for the Magical Beast army to attack the city would come after the college entrance examination.
It's highly likely that Bai Hongjiang will find an opportunity to attack him during his college entrance exam preparation period.
Moreover, the best opportunity should be the second Land of Trials assessment.
Unfortunately, Bai Hongjiang probably never dreamed that the Cloud and Mist Mountain Range had already undergone tremendous changes.
As for Ling Yi himself, he had reached a level that was beyond his imagination.
However, how could Ling Yi possibly take action himself?
To outsiders, he was nothing more than a "newbie" in the Late Martial Apprentice.
It's unclear how Bai Hongjiang will react after being betrayed by someone he trusted.
That should be fun.
Two days later, the college entrance examination officially began.
Perhaps because of the appearance of the Blood Demon People in Cloud and Mist City, almost all the Martial Saint Realm experts appeared in this year's college entrance examination.
It's just hidden in the shadows.
If the Blood Demon Sect Cult wants to cause trouble, the college entrance examination period is undoubtedly the best time to do so.
Cloud and Mist City has its own military academy, called Cloud and Mist Military Academy, which is under the official jurisdiction of the Qingwu Empire.
Most students in Cloud and Mist City choose Cloud and Mist Military Academy.
After all, proximity is an advantage!
Moreover, Cloud and Mist Military Academy is quite strong among all the military academies in the Qingwu Empire, and it can easily rank among the top ten.
The written exam only lasted one morning, and for Ling Yi, the score didn't matter, so he answered it haphazardly and handed in his paper early.
After leaving the examination room, Ling Yi happened to run into White City was coming out of another examination room.
White City revealed a wicked smile, made a Slit Throat gesture at Ling Yi, then snorted coldly and walked past Ling Yi with his head held high.
That smug little expression really is... ignorant and fearless.
He turned to leave.
Just then, a soft, sweet voice sounded from behind Ling Yi.
" Ling Yi, can, can you wait a moment?"
Ling Yi turned around and saw a slightly chubby girl wearing baggy sportswear, with half of her face covered by her hair.
That looks familiar... like a classmate. What's their name again?
Oh right, I think her name is something like "Cute".
She was a nobody in the class, one of the very few students who never bullied Ling Yi.
He has an average appearance, refuses to make friends and has no friends. He never speaks in class, and even when the teacher calls on him occasionally, he just lowers his head and doesn't say a word.
Over time, this girl became invisible.
However, something seems off.
There were faint fluctuations of Spiritual Sense emanating from this young woman.
Spiritual Sense is the hallmark of a Daoist master; only a Daoist master can control Spiritual Sense.
For Martial Practitioner to use their Spiritual Sense, they must reach the Martial God Realm, Divine Communion with the divine through qi, and forcefully open their Sea of Consciousness.
"Is something the matter?" Ling Yi asked.
Can I team up with you?
"You should know about the conflict between me and White City. Although I now have the talent of a Daoist Master, it's just talent, not a Daoist Master. It's easy for accidents to happen to me."
"You won't!" the girl shook her head, saying it with absolute certainty.
"Ha, I'm not even sure myself, where do you get your confidence from?"
Ling Yi's heart suddenly stirred. Spiritual Sense, Daoist Master? Ling Yi remembered that among the various schools of Daoist Masters, there was a branch called the Uncanny Dao Master.
Masters of the Uncanny Dao cultivate Arts of the Uncanny Dao, enabling them to investigate human Karma and calculate celestial secrets.
However, the number of Uncanny Dao masters is even rarer. Not only do they need to have all five elements of talent, but they also need a very special Chaos talent.
"What's your name?" Ling Yi asked.
Mo Yumeng!
" Mo Yumeng? What is your relationship with Mo Yanran?"
Can I not tell you?
"So you're connected? In other words, Mo Yanran came to our school because of you?"
Mo Yumeng's chubby little face scrunched up. Oh no, she'd been exposed!
Seeing Mo Yumeng's sudden collapse in expression, Ling Yi found it quite amusing.
I agree.
"Ah?"
"I mean, I agree to team up. See you tomorrow morning!"
"Ah, see you tomorrow morning!"
Watching Ling Yi's departing the Back, Mo Yumeng pouted and muttered, " Karma don't exist, and only death can break the calamity. Why is that? This is too strange."
Then she rubbed her chubby cheeks and said nonchalantly, "Never mind, I don't want to think about it anymore. As long as I can overcome this tribulation, that's all that matters."
Late at night, at Bai Hongjiang's home.
Our deputy city lord is getting agitated again.
Because he could no longer contact the leader of the Thunder Demon Ape.
Not replying to messages, not answering phone calls—being unable to reach someone at such a crucial time is practically a death sentence!
"Never mind, it's probably because the chimpanzee was worried about its cell phone signal being tracked."
Bai Hongjiang gave himself a plausible excuse.
"Dad, can I kill Ling Yi myself tomorrow?"
"Are you out of your mind? How did I give birth to such an idiot? That was a live broadcast the whole time, are you trying to kill Laozi?" Bai Hongjiang said angrily.
"I just don't like him and want to kill him myself. Besides, why wait until tomorrow's trial? We could have just sent Guo Ming over tonight and brought him here directly," White City said unhappily.
"There are seven Martial Saint realm experts in the city right now. Do you think Guo Ming's late-stage Martial Warrior strength is invincible, or do you think your old man's peak Martial Master strength can kill a Martial Saint?"
"What's more, that old Situ Yun has already begun to suspect us, and who knows how many eyes are watching us now."
Bai Hongjiang poked his head, saying with exasperation, "How many times have I told you? Those who achieve great things must not be swayed by emotions. We only care about the results; the process is unimportant."
"If you don't want to die, stay away from Ling Yi tomorrow. The Blood Demon People released this time are all Pure Demon People who have lost their minds; they will indiscriminately kill everyone."
Seeing that White City was still unhappy and didn't care at all, Bai Hongjiang suddenly felt a little tired.
The next morning at eight o'clock, when Ling Yi arrived at the school, he found that more than a dozen buses were already parked at the school gate.
Ling Yi quickly found her class bus and boarded it.
However, when he saw Mo Yumeng's appearance, his jaw almost dropped to the ground.
Are you sure you're going there to prepare for the college entrance exam, and not to go on a blind date?
Ling Yi sat down next to her, looked Mo Yumeng up and down, and asked.
Mo Yumeng was extremely dazzling at that moment.
She wore a blue belted T-shirt on her upper body and tight-fitting trousers on her lower body.
Her long, jet-black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, no longer covering half her face.
Her delicate face was full of collagen; although she was slightly chubby, the chubbyness was just right.
That figure, those proportions, those headlights... she's definitely a goddess in the slightly chubby category, the pinnacle of pure beauty.
No wonder the atmosphere in the carriage felt a bit off.