"What's your business in the Imperial City? Where are you from? When do you plan on leaving?" the guard asked sternly, looking from Ye Tian and his companion to a portrait in his hand.
However, Ye Tian and his companion's appearances had long since returned to normal. Even with the sharpest eyes, it would be impossible to recognize them. The questions were rely a matter of routine.
"My sister and I heard the Imperial City Academy is recruiting students, so we traveled a great distance to see it for ourselves. Even if we can't get in, we thought it would be a good experience to broaden our horizons! If we don't get in, we'll naturally leave the Imperial City soon after," Ye Tian said with a serious expression.
He didn't want to cause any trouble at the gates of the Imperial City. The Imperial City was an incredibly complex place—a lting pot of good and evil, as they say. There was even a chance of encountering figures from the Holy Land. Ye Tian had learned his lesson; he needed to be patient and endure whatever ca his way.
"Alright! You can enter the city! Everyone who enters the Imperial City is forbidden from causing trouble. Otherwise, you'll be thrown in jail and won't see the light of day for years. You'd best rember that, lest you live to regret it," the guard said.
Ye Tian simply gave a slight nod before entering the Imperial City with Zhang Xinlan.
The Imperial City was the most prosperous and largest city in the Celestial Dragon Empire. The main street alone was nearly two hundred ters wide, flanked by densely packed buildings. Despite its width, the street was so crowded it could only be described as overflowing with people, a testant to the Imperial City's massive population.
Of course, there were also countless street vendors hawking their wares. Large crowds gathered around to watch and buy, creating a very lively atmosphere. However, Ye Tian and his companion were in no mood to watch these street vendors sell their goods. They had important things to do.
The dazzling array of goods on the street was dizzying. Ye Tian turned to Zhang Xinlan and said, "Xinlan, we should probably ask for directions to the Imperial City Academy. Wandering around aimlessly isn't getting us anywhere!"
"The Imperial City Academy must be huge, so it probably wouldn't be in the city center. It's likely on the outskirts of the Imperial City. Why don't you go ask around?" Zhang Xinlan said.
After walking a few more steps, Ye Tian saw a middle-aged man carrying a longsword on his back. He approached him and asked, "Excuse , sir, could you please tell us where the Imperial City Academy is? My sister and I would like to see how their student recruitnt is going!"
The middle-aged man glanced at Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan. Seeing that they were rely at the Three Vein Realm, he figured they weren't trying to beco students at the Imperial City Academy, but had just co to the Imperial City to watch the excitent.
"You want to go to the Imperial City Academy?" the middle-aged man asked Ye Tian, his tone laced with condescension.
"Yes, if you know the way, please tell us! It's our first ti in the Imperial City, so we don't know the route," Ye Tian said. 'This man is at the Four Vein Realm. Normally, I wouldn't even give soone like him a second glance.'
"The Imperial City Academy is in the eastern part of the Imperial City. Follow this street for two li, then head straight east, and you'll find it. It should be very lively outside the academy right now, so you can go take a look. But if you want to get in, it'll be difficult. With the strength of the Three Vein Realm, it's basically impossible to enter the Imperial City Academy," the middle-aged man said.
"Thanks," Ye Tian said flatly. He and Zhang Xinlan then quickly walked away. Now that he had the answer he wanted, there was no need to waste his breath on soone like that.
Half an hour later, the two arrived at the location the middle-aged man had described. As expected, the place was a veritable sea of people, consisting mainly of young n and won who were presumably all hoping to enter the Imperial City Academy.
Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan observed the scene from a distance. They saw that the area was surrounded by high walls, which must have been the walls of the Imperial City Academy. A massive, ten-ter-tall gate stood tightly shut.
In front of the gate stood four enormous stone pillars, each carved with the image of one of the Four Great Divine Beasts. The carvings were so lifelike they exerted an intangible pressure on all who looked upon them.
The power of these young n and won was between the Three and Four Vein Realms. They were currently lined up, moving forward slowly. As for what was happening at the front of the line, Ye Tian and his companion couldn't see.
"Let's get in line too! These people are probably all here to register for the Imperial City Academy. Since we're here, we might as well not miss out!" Ye Tian said to Zhang Xinlan.
The two of them then stood at the back of the crowd. Before long, dozens more people had lined up behind them. After standing there for a while, Ye Tian finally understood what was going on.
The Imperial City Academy was recruiting one hundred students this ti. Everyone had to undergo a test, and the thod was simple: strike a screen with their strongest attack. However, the screen wasn't located here; one had to enter a special space to see it.
Of course, everyone had to register with their real na, and they would be selected based on their test scores. The results for those who passed would be announced in seven days. Today was the second-to-last day of recruitnt, so Ye Tian and his companion had arrived just in ti. If they hadn't flown, they probably would have missed it.
The people at the front went to be tested one by one. Because they entered a special space, no one knew what their test data was, not even the testers themselves. However, if they reached the passing score, the screen would beco visible.
This ant they had directly advanced, giving them more than a fifty percent chance of entering the Imperial City Academy. However, if too many people advanced, they would be ranked by their scores. Anyone ranked beyond the one-hundredth spot would still be ruthlessly eliminated.
Each person had three attempts, with their best score being used as their final result. This recruitnt thod was even simpler than Linyuan Academy's, but it was also the most direct and effective. This was because it ensured that the recruited students were exceptionally powerful, with most expected to be at least at the Four Vein Power Realm.
Those who had finished their test didn't want to leave either. Everyone wanted to see if anyone would be able to advance, because as soon as soone made the screen display a number, the person administering the test would announce their na. So, everyone waited.
After about four hours, it was finally Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan's turn. Zhang Xinlan went to test first, as Ye Tian was lined up behind her.
The testing area was a raised platform where two elders stood. They were likely instructors from the Imperial City Academy, both at the Five Vein Realm. There was also a Teleportation Gate, which naturally led to the testing location.
Everyone who stepped onto the platform had to register their na before entering the Teleportation Gate. After Zhang Xinlan entered the gate, she soon appeared in front of the screen. She glanced around the space and chuckled. "I didn't expect this to be a Boundary Stone Space. But isn't this space a little too small? And there are several strands of Divine Sense left here to observe. They're certainly thorough!"
Although her voice was soft, the few strands of Divine Sense heard her clearly. This ca as a great shock to them. Soone was actually able to detect their presence! It ant this young woman was no simple character. They all began to pay special attention, curious to see what her Attack Power was like. Perhaps this person possessed a special talent and could be specially nurtured.
Zhang Xinlan walked up to the screen and unhurriedly threw a punch. It was a completely casual, almost dismissive blow. It didn't even make a sound against the screen. After throwing that single punch, she left the Boundary Stone Space.
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