" The Chaos Realm is vast, and the distribution of power is intricate and complex; naturally, there are countless academy factions within it."
"Even if we only consider the Heavenly Mystery Continent, it has hundreds of academy forces."
"And the Chaotic Spirit Academy is the best among them."
In the plaza, Tan Zongzhao stood beside Mu Fusheng, Xiao Heishi, and Fang Qiong, explaining, "The Six Realms Academy Exchange will produce four academies from the Chaos Realm, with each continent selecting a representative academy."
"To compete for this spot, one must pass the preliminary selection process and defeat all the academy forces in the Heavenly Mystery Continent."
Xiao Hei frowned and said, "Didn't they say there are hundreds of academies and forces on the Heavenly Mystery Continent? Wouldn't defeating them all take too much time?"
Feng Ye said helplessly, "I would like to challenge them one by one, but the other academies and forces also think it's too much of a waste of time. So they divided the Heavenly Mystery Continent into four parts, with the four cardinal directions as the dividing lines. Each region will first select a winner, and then the winners from the four regions will continue to compete to determine the final winner."
"And our Chaotic Spirit Academy belongs to the North."
The old man standing between the vice dean and the elders was Zhao Jinshan, the dean of the Chaotic Spirit Academy.
The moment the dean appeared, everyone stopped their discussion and looked up at the old man with reverence.
Zhao Jinshan enjoys immense prestige both within the Chaotic Spirit Academy and in the outside world.
Not only does he possess formidable strength, but he is also one of the figures standing at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Mystery Continent.
Furthermore, Zhao Jinshan has countless disciples.
Many people, though they left Chaos Academy, went on to establish their own sects or became renowned powerhouses.
Even the emperor of the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty once consulted Zhao Jinshan.
His students are found all over the world!
With Zhao Jinshan's seniority and connections, the status of the Chaotic Spirit Academy in the Heavenly Mystery Continent rose accordingly.
At this moment, Zhao Jinshan wore a friendly smile that made everyone feel comfortable, and waved his hand, saying, "This academy exchange will proceed as usual: ten main participants and four substitutes. The selection criteria will be based on recommendations from the elders and vice-deans."
"First up are the main competition participants: Gu Sheng, Qin Chi, Tan Zongzhao, Feng Ye, Si Tingyu, Ling Yu, Xing Wei, Zeng Huan, Qi Mo, and Xiang Shu."
Among them, Qin Chi is a disciple personally taught by the Dean and is extremely powerful.
Even so, he still ranked second in strength among all the students in the academy.
When everyone heard the words "Gu Sheng," their pupils constricted sharply.
Tan Zongzhao also said with a solemn expression, "I didn't expect him to actually come back."
The student is ranked number one, undisputed number one!
He was also the former owner of the Heaven Character Courtyard No. 1 in Yu Cheng. At that time, countless elders and even the dean wanted to take him as a disciple, but he refused and went out to train.
After years of experience, I never expected to return to participate in an academic exchange!
Even Qin Chi, standing behind Dean Zhao Jinshan, showed Battle Intent!
The name of the Gu Sheng is known to everyone in the Chaotic Spirit Academy.
However, it was still somewhat unfamiliar to Mu Fusheng and his companions.
Tan Zongzhao, knowing this as well, explained from the side, " The Gu Sheng was a god-like figure who overwhelmed all the direct disciples of the academy, breaking and maintaining countless records."
"Although he refused the elders and the dean, he did not join any other forces. At that time, countless first-rate forces across the entire Heavenly Mystery Continent extended invitations to the Gu Sheng, and he refused them all."
Xiao Hei grinned and said, "He seems very strong. I wonder if I'll have a chance to fight him."
Feng Ye smiled wryly from the side, "With your current strength, you're probably no match for Gu Sheng. Gu Sheng are monsters in actual combat, capable of challenging those prodigies even if they're beyond their level."
"But where is he? I can't see him." Shi Sheng looked around, but couldn't find anyone who fit the profile.
Tan Zongzhao and said, " The Gu Sheng sage is quite aloof; he probably won't appear until the exchange officially begins."
After the main competition participants were announced, the participants who were not selected all looked at Zhao Jinshan with longing eyes.
Anyone who can participate in the academy exchange, even if they are just a substitute, will become famous throughout the Heavenly Mystery Continent!
At the same time, there are generous rewards and excellent training opportunities.
These are all things they are pursuing.
Who wouldn't want their reputation to be even greater?
Isn't cultivation all about Changsheng, gaining power and wealth, and making one's name resound throughout the world?
Oh, it's not Mu Fusheng.
And Lu Changsheng isn't one of them either...
At this moment, Zhao Jinshan said with a smile, "Next up are the substitutes: Xiao Hei, Shi Sheng, Mu Fusheng, and Fang Qiong."
Everyone sighed slightly, but they were all convinced.
Based on what Xiao Hei and his group have accomplished these past few days—whether it's breaking records at the Heaven Refining Tower or the Star Stone Mountain, or conquering the Prince's Tomb—they have demonstrated an admirable level of strength.
But the one person they couldn't understand was Mu Fusheng.
Almost everyone's attention was focused on Mu Fusheng. He hadn't even made it into the Thunderstorm Sea's rankings, and was even on the very outer edge. Why was he chosen as a substitute? Could it be that he was chosen just to be a runner-up because he was with Xiao Heishi and the others?
Mu Fusheng and the others were also surprised to be chosen.
So much so that Mu Fusheng ignored the gazes that had gathered around him.
What happened?
How did they become substitutes?
Moreover, they had already established a relationship with the Grand Elder... oh no, now they should be called the Vice Dean.
Didn't they say they would represent Azure Firmament Academy in the battle?
Mu Fusheng couldn't help but look at Tan Zongzhao.
Tan Zongzhao smiled and said, "The substitutes can be changed later. Master's idea is that if you participate as substitutes, we can allocate more resources to you in the future."
"And Brother Shi, aren't you going to enter the Star Tower? Although no one has said anything yet, when you represent Azure Firmament Academy in the battle, people will definitely gossip about it."
"By participating as a substitute now, any future cooperation between the Chaotic Spirit Academy and Azure Firmament Academy won't affect the reputation of the academy, our masters, or yourselves."
In other words, being a substitute is only temporary.
It's all for the sake of the future.
Otherwise, think about it: Xiao Hei and his friends used the resources of the Chaotic Spirit Academy, but later they represented other academies in competitions. Isn't that betrayal?
The reputation of the elder who granted them special permission to join the academy, as well as Tan Zongzhao and even the entire academy, will be damaged.
Mu Fusheng suddenly realized.
I didn't expect you to have considered so much.
Afterwards, Zhao Jinshan announced that they would depart in three days, and then left the place with the vice dean and the elders.
Tan Zongzhao then looked at Shi Sheng and smiled, " Brother Shi, come with me. My master asked me to take you there."
Shi Sheng nodded.
Amidst the disapproving gazes of the crowd, Mu Fusheng returned to the Heaven Character Courtyard No. 1 with Xiao Hei Fang Qiong.
When they arrived outside the Heaven Character Courtyard No. 1, Mu Fusheng stopped Xiao Hei and Fang Qiong, took out a talisman, and looked solemnly into the Courtyard No. 1.