The palace was known as the Test Hall, where six Taoist paths represented six branch tests.
As long as one could pass any one of these paths, they would be considered as having passed the test and beco a student of that branch.
However, if you wanted to enter the Comprehensive Branch, you would have to pass multiple tests
and earn the recognition of those few branches.
Up till now, only ten people have passed three types of tests in Qingxu College, and a thousand have passed two types of tests.
And these people were the sum total over tens of thousands of years.
Currently, among the students of Qingxu College, only one person had passed three types of tests, and five had passed two types.
This could be considered the best record in tens of thousands of years.
One can see how difficult it was to pass these tests.
After all, everyone excelled in different things.
In front of the Test Hall, many people were chatting.
The academic atmosphere at Qingxu College was actually very free; it wasn’t unusual for these students to discuss issues together, and sparring in martial arts was also common, as long as they didn’t create chaos.
When they saw Feng Yanran walking over, laughing and talking with Ling Xiao, all of them suddenly stopped talking, their eyes wide as if they were copper bells.
Clearly, they were extrely surprised.
The goddess of the Chu Feng Class, one of the few from the Qingxu College’s Royal Family, and also one of the rare dual-branch Martial Artists.
Normally, she was a person who held herself in high regard, and getting a word out of her was harder than ascending to the heavens.
Who had ever seen her laughing so happily and freely?
Who in the world was the person with Feng Yanran that incited such jealousy?
"You seem to be quite famous in this academy," Ling Xiao said, smiling.
He was no fool; he could tell from the attitudes of those people.
"Famous?" Feng Yanran laughed, feeling sowhat speechless in her heart; she was more than just famous in Qingxu College, she was renowned.
But what use was that, when she was still bullied by this guy, Ling Xiao.
"Okay—!"
Just then, a loud shout suddenly ca from the direction of the Test Hall.
The attention of the crowd was drawn over instantly.
"Yet another goddess!"
"I heard she used to be the Holy Son of the Sacred Dynasty of the Heavenly Dragon Continent, truly impressive."
"She’s beautiful and so strong, how do they expect the rest of us to live?"
"She must have passed three types of tests, right?"
"That’s right, it looks like she’s going to attempt the fourth test?"
The comnts were non-stop, naturally attracting the attention of Ling Xiao and Feng Yanran as well.
"It’s your friend Ji Mingkong, even more impressive and beautiful than , Brother Ling is indeed lucky," Feng Yanran said with a hint of sourness in her tone.
However, Ling Xiao appeared not to have noticed the nuance, and just laughed, "Among the young people of the Heavenly Dragon Continent, she’s second only to . Passing three types of tests should not be difficult for her, but the fourth might be a bit challenging."
At this ti, Lan Yu’er, Dai Yuling, and others also saw Ling Xiao and ran over.
"Have you all finished your tests?" Ling Xiao asked with a smile.
"I’m from the Comprehensive Branch, and I’ve passed two types of tests!" Joshua Long said excitedly.
Hearing this, Feng Yanran was shocked; who were these people? She had thought that among the group, only Ling Xiao and Ji Mingkong were quite good while the rest didn’t seem like much. But it seed now that this was not the case at all.
"I’m also from the Comprehensive Branch and have passed two types of tests," Lan Yu’er said with a faint smile.
She glanced at Ling Xiao and Feng Yanran, her eyes brimming with confusion, seemingly unable to grasp how these two had ended up walking together.
"Congratulations Sister Lan, it looks like we’ll be able to cultivate together again. Miss Yan Ran has reconciled with , and I hope you all won’t hold any grudges."
Ling Xiao said with a smile.
"Of course."
Lan Yu’er nodded and smiled in response.
"You two must be from the healing branch, right?"
Ling Xiao turned to Dai Yuling and Dai Yaoling and inquired.
At that mont, Dai Yuling possessed the Ancient Gourd Vine Martial Spirit while Dai Yaoling had the Ancient Natural Dragon Martial Spirit.
The Dragon Martial Spirit was a gift from Ling Xiao to Dai Yaoling.
Although he was sealed and could not use it, he could transfer it to soone else. For this humanized seal, Ling Xiao really had to give his thumbs up.
Both Martial Souls were very helpful in healing.
"Yes!"
The sisters were now on very good terms, especially since they had heard the news of their mother, Dai Lingrong’s survival, while they had still been in the Heavenly Dragon Continent. With their spirits lifted, they had even less inclination to hold onto any anger.
"I and Zhao Zhi are from the Attack Branch!"
Ying Wu Ya and Zhao Zhi, one with the Golden Winged Dapeng Martial Soul and the other with the Black Winged Roc Martial Soul, both excelled in attack, so choosing the Attack Branch was naturally the right decision.
"Senior Brother Ling, you’d never guess—I actually passed the Defense Branch’s test and have now joined the Defense Branch."
Leng Hao found the result sowhat surprising, as his inclination, following the Golden Light Heavenly Lord’s temperant, was more towards offense. Yet, unexpectedly, he excelled in defense.
"Actually, I noticed this back when we were on the Heavenly Dragon Continent. It’s just a pity I didn’t have the ans at that ti. Next, I will find a way to acquire a powerful defensive Martial Spirit for you. Study hard; what you’re good at is what’s best."
If a person cultivates in the direction they excel in, both their future achievents and the speed of their cultivation will greatly improve.
It was for this reason that Ling Xiao found Qingxu College’s approach quite comndable.
"What about you, Zhao Ci, which branch are you in?"
Ling Xiao asked.
"Reporting to Senior Brother Ling, I am of the Spirit Communication Branch."
Zhao Ci answered.
"Spirit Communication Branch! That’s interesting. You didn’t have the opportunity to showcase your talents on the Heavenly Dragon Continent, but now that you’re here, work hard. If there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to ask Miss Yan Ran."
"Understood, Senior Brother Ling, Sister Yan Ran!"
Although Zhao Ci was a princess of the Northern Han Kingdom from the Heavenly Dragon Continent, she had been through a lot and had now completely let go of her status, viewing herself as a simple martial artist, focusing on her cultivation and improving herself.
"Ah—!"
Just as Feng Yanran was about to speak, a sigh suddenly ca from elsewhere.
"I suppose Ji Mingkong failed to complete the fourth test; she looks rather disappointed."
Ling Xiao looked on with a smile at the disconsolate Ji Mingkong walking over.
"Not satisfied with passing three tests? That’s the best outco anyone has gotten at Qingxu College, right?"
Feng Yanran was left speechless.
"How can I not be disappointed? The gap between you and is probably only going to widen."
Ji Mingkong shook her head helplessly, "You should be able to pass all six branches’ tests, right?"
"Perhaps."
Ling Xiao smiled faintly and then strode toward the Test Hall.
"Look, that guy is about to test now; a man who walks alongside Feng Yanran probably won’t have poor results."
"He might pass at least two branches’ tests."
Speculation imdiately rose among the audience.
Ling Xiao entered the first door—to test for attack power.
Outside the Test Hall, there was a massive screen that appeared to be made from a special material. It could actually display the entire testing process, allowing those outside to see.
It was said this was for transparency, to prevent any under-the-table actions.
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