Chapter 5: The "Two Great Geniuses" of the Long Family

"Long Dangdang, I'll fight you to the end!"

When Long Dangdang proposed his suggestion, Long Leilei and Ling Xue instantly realized something and went back to their room for a close discussion. Long Kongkong, who had returned to his room, was already filled with sorrow and anger as he lunged at Long Dangdang.

However, in the next moment, Long Kongkong was pinned down by Long Dangdang. The innate inner spiritual power of eighty-seven was not just a test, but also an awakening. After being baptized by the light element, the physical qualities of the two brothers had significantly diverged. It took no effort for Long Dangdang to pin down his younger brother.

"Hmph, you little brat, you want to lie around and do nothing, leaving me to suffer alone at the academy. You think that's a good idea? We are brothers; how can the older brother not help you?"

Long Kongkong struggled and growled, "Even if I go to the academy, I'll deliberately mess up."

Long Dangdang said indifferently, "Do as you please. You're not disgracing me. As long as you're not afraid of Dad's beatings and Mom's tears, do as you please."

"Long Dangdang, be a human being. How can you harm your own younger brother like this? Especially when your younger brother has such poor talent. Shouldn't you sympathize, comfort, and take good care of me in the future?" Seeing that brute force wouldn't work, Long Kongkong immediately put on a pitiful face.

Long Dangdang said seriously, "Precisely because you are my younger brother, how can I let you lie around and do nothing at home? You are still young now, but what will you do when you grow up? So, studying hard and making progress every day is your best choice."

"But I just want to lie around!" Long Kongkong looked speechless.

Long Dangdang gritted his teeth, "Don't I want to? I also want to lie around. Why should you be the only one with such low talent to lie around? Can Dad and Mom let me lie around? Didn't you see how that old magician was so eager today? I already feel my miserable future. As your younger brother, shouldn't you accompany me?"

Master Bedroom.

"Is what Dangdang said really feasible?" Ling Xue said, somewhat conflicted.

Long Leilei said, "Theoretically, it is feasible. After all, they look exactly the same, and sometimes even we get them wrong. Kongkong has only tested his innate magical power outside, and innate magical power and inner spiritual power can be completely different."

"Once they enter the academy, there will be exams, right? What will happen during the exams?"

"Magic and knights won't be tested on the same day. This isn't a big problem."

"But if they are discovered to be impersonating, you won't be able to be the deputy hall master anymore."

"For the sake of our son, that's not a big deal." Long Leilei's eyes gradually became firm, "You don't know what innate inner spiritual power over eighty means to the great holy halls. It will bring a huge amount of resources, and with the help of these resources, even a waste can achieve something."

"Don't call my son a waste." Ling Xue said irritably.

Long Leilei said, "Wife, if I can exchange my position as deputy hall master for Kongkong to have a future and at least protect himself, I am willing. In my heart, nothing is more important than you and the children. Back then, you did it for me..."

"Alright, we agreed not to talk about this. Haven't you done enough for me? Fine, let's take a chance. If we have to give up the deputy hall master position, so be it. Our family's business is doing well. If you don't want to be the deputy hall master anymore, come back and manage the business. I can also lie around then."

"You can lie around now too!" Long Leilei chuckled and moved closer to his wife.

Ling Xue blushed, "Our son is already so big, and you're still so naughty."

Long Leilei laughed, "If I were serious with my wife, where would those two little ones come from?"

Suddenly, Long Leilei's body trembled slightly, "Speaking of which, Dangdang's talent is really astonishing! His innate magical power and inner spiritual power are both over eighty, which is unheard of. He will have to work hard. This child is really going to great lengths for his younger brother. He will have to study both magic and knighthood in the future to take the exams for Kongkong."

"Yes! Seeing them love each other so much, I am content. I don't care if they are successful or not, as long as they are safe and happy, I am content."

The couple cuddled together, discussing how to better arrange their sons' education. Unbeknownst to them, their sons were furious about the unfairness of the situation.

The deputy hall master of the Tenglong Branch of the Priest Holy Hall, Long Leilei, had two sons with innate spiritual power over eighty. One had innate magical power over eighty, and the other had innate inner spiritual power over eighty, achieving the status of element-protected and light-protected. The news quickly spread throughout Tenglong City, and the city's administrative chief even came to congratulate them personally.

The Knight Holy Hall and the Magic Holy Hall both expressed their willingness to admit the two children early for focused cultivation, but Long Leilei refused, saying that the children needed to grow up healthily and mentally. He insisted that they should first study at the Holy Hall Academy and then join the respective holy halls after graduation.

"Dad, no! Spare me." Long Kongkong looked terrified at the training equipment in front of him, such as the punching bag, wooden post, and stone lock.

Long Leilei looked at him sternly, "Absolutely not. You are about to join the Knight Division of the Holy Hall Academy. Your brother can take the test for you, but this impersonation is already wrong. You can't rely on him forever. Since your talent is poor, you need to work ten or even a hundred times harder than others. There is still a month before the Holy Hall Academy opens. In this month, you must train your outer spiritual power to at least ten points, meeting the requirements of a knight squire. Otherwise, you won't be able to attend regular classes and will soon expose yourself. I have consulted with my knight friends and made a strict and brutal training plan for you."

"Ahh, save me!" Long Kongkong turned to run, but Long Leilei's hand flashed with light, and a white binding ring encircled him, leaving him nowhere to hide.

"Shouting won't help. I already informed your mother." Long Leilei said with a cold smile.

Seeing that he couldn't escape, and looking at Long Dangdang, who was smiling nearby, Long Kongkong felt a surge of malice, "Fine, Dad. I'll train if you want. But will my brother still take the exams for me? Shouldn't he also learn the basics of knighthood? Without outer spiritual power, no matter how good his talent is, can he get good grades for me? If it's brutal training, it must be together, right?"

Long Leilei was taken aback, looking at Long Dangdang, whose face changed, "That makes sense. Dangdang, you can't run, right?" Another binding ring fell.

"Dad, my brother has high innate inner spiritual power, which enhances his physical strength. Since it's brutal training, you should seal his innate inner spiritual power to achieve the training goal, right?" Long Kongkong incited.

"Long Kongkong, are you human?" Long Dangdang glared at him.

Long Kongkong chuckled, "You brought this upon yourself. Come on! Let's have fun together! If you want to drag me down, you won't have it easy either."

"Seal!"

"Brutal training, begin!"

One month later.

Two identical-looking teenagers stood in front of a massive gate, but their expressions were vastly different.

Compared to a month ago, Long Dangdang and Long Kongkong were thinner and darker but clearly more muscular.

Long Dangdang's eyes were somewhat excited, especially when he saw the four characters "Holy Hall Academy" on the massive gate, a sense of excitement welled up in his heart.

Long Kongkong, standing beside him, looked utterly hopeless.

"Let's go, it's time to report." Long Dangdang said.

Long Kongkong grunted, "I will never forgive you. Just wait!"

Long Dangdang said sternly, "Younger brother, I'm doing this for you. You need to be a useful person to society. Study hard."

"Get lost!" Long Kongkong said angrily.

"Hey, do you know that Tenglong City is famous for its handsome men and beautiful women?" Long Dangdang whispered.

Long Kongkong said irritably, "Of course. I'm the most handsome, okay?"

Long Dangdang didn't argue, as they looked the same, "Do you know where the most excellent and beautiful girls in Tenglong City are?"

Long Kongkong, though lazy, was not stupid. He instantly became alert, his eyes shining, and grabbed Long Dangdang's arm, "Brother, what do you mean?"

Long Dangdang nodded toward the four characters, "There are so many beautiful girls. Can I enjoy them alone? Shouldn't I bring you along?"

Long Kongkong's eyes lit up, "Brother, you are wise and brave, truly the best brother in the world."

Long Dangdang sighed, "But someone just said they wouldn't forgive me."

Long Kongkong said solemnly, "Brothers don't hold grudges overnight. Besides, you are doing this for me, for my future and prospects. I understand your intentions now. You are my real brother!"

"Of course, I am your real brother."

"Let's go report. What are we waiting for? Brother, if there are exams, I'll count on you. Don't forget what Dad said, you need to learn knight skills too."

"Sure, but you should at least learn the basics so you can secretly teach me later."

"Got it!"

The brothers, who were ignoring each other a moment ago, now walked into the Holy Hall Academy, arm in arm.

The Holy Hall Academy is a college jointly established by the six holy halls to cultivate future talents for the six holy halls. As the federation developed, the overall strength of the six holy halls became stronger, and the holy halls offered excellent benefits. However, the large number of holy hall members posed a significant financial burden on the federation.

Therefore, after consultations between the federation government and the six holy halls, it was decided to strictly require the recruitment of new members. After all, it's not the dark age when the demon race descended and humans struggled to survive. An overly large number of holy hall members has become a problem for the federation.

Thus, the Holy Hall Academy was established. The academy admits students with a wide entry but strict exit policy. Stronger members from the six holy halls are dispatched as teachers. All students entering the Holy Hall Academy must pay a high tuition fee, which is used to support the operation of the six holy halls, significantly reducing the financial pressure on the federation government. Only students who pass the graduation exams from the Holy Hall Academy have the qualifications to join the six holy halls, and the exams are very strict, allowing only the truly excellent to pass. This also solved the problem of redundant holy hall members.

The Holy Hall Academy has a history of over a thousand years. After a thousand years of adjustments, the development of the six holy halls has formed a virtuous cycle.

"Hello, we have come to report. My name is Long Dangdang, Magic College."

"My name is Long Kongkong, Knight College."

The reporting office of the Holy Hall Academy is a separate small building. Even though this is the Tenglong City branch, it covers a large area. The colleges of the six holy halls each occupy a direction, with their own teaching buildings and dedicated training grounds.

The teacher in charge of student reporting immediately brightened, "You are the Blessed Dragons?"

Before the Long brothers arrived, the Holy Hall Academy had already been in a frenzy. They were both candidates that the two holy halls were willing to admit directly without the need for college training. However, they were refused and insisted on coming to the college for education. The six deans of the Tenglong branch had personally inquired about this matter, and it was said that the six grand halls had given instructions.

"Teacher, do we need any reporting procedures? Where do we pay the fees?" Long Kongkong asked boldly. In front of others, Long Dangdang was usually more introverted, and most of the time, it was his younger brother who spoke.

"No, no. Your tuition is fully waived by the college, and you will receive scholarships. However, you can only receive the scholarships after you turn twelve. Come, come, I'll handle the procedures for you."

The teacher, with excitement and