Chapter 87

The highly anticipated battle for the coveted slot finally concluded with Mu Chen securing the most precious seed slot. However, the entire Northern Spirit Field was still immersed in the intense battle that had just taken place. This match left many people in awe.

Liu Mu Bai, with his late-stage Spirit Wheel Realm and the power of the Spirit Vein, was almost unmatched below the Divine Soul Realm. However, no one could have imagined that he, with such strength, would ultimately be defeated by Mu Chen, who was merely at the early-stage Spirit Wheel Realm.

This outcome could only make people sigh inwardly, no wonder Mu Chen could become the only one in the Northern Spirit Field to qualify for the Spirit Path.

Although Liu Qing Tian was extremely dissatisfied with Mr. Hao's final judgment, he was not a fool. The latter had a formidable background and would not care about his status as the domain lord of Liu Domain. With the loss of the seed slot, he could only think of other ways.

Mu Chen and Liu Mu Bai, after a brief rest, gradually recovered, but the latter's face was so pale that it made people feel cold just looking at it.

Under the countless gazes, Mr. Hao flew onto the stage, waved his hand, and the twelve participants in the slot battle quickly ascended the stage amidst envious looks.

"The slot battle today has finally reached its conclusion," Mr. Hao glanced at Mu Chen and the others and said indifferently, "Originally, there were six slots, but now there is a slight change."

Mr. Hao's gaze turned to Mo Ling, who was sweating profusely, and said, "You originally lost the match, and according to the rules, you have lost your qualification."

Mo Ling's eyes dimmed, his face full of bitterness.

"However, your perseverance and courage are commendable, and your talent is also quite good. Therefore, this time, I will make an exception and give you a slot," Mr. Hao said.

Mo Ling was stunned, then his face turned red with excitement as he hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, sir!"

Mr. Hao nodded and then looked at Tang Qian'er and Hong Ling, saying, "You two ended in a draw, which is generally not supposed to happen, but I can make an exception and give each of you a slot."

Tang Qian'er and Hong Ling were immediately delighted upon hearing this.

"However, there is a condition," Mr. Hao said.

"What condition?" Tang Qian'er and Hong Ling asked urgently.

"You can only choose to enter the 'Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy,'" Mr. Hao said with a faint smile.

"Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy?" Tang Qian'er and Hong Ling were taken aback.

The Five Academies, to be precise, are the abbreviated names of the five Spirit Academies. These five Spirit Academies are known as the Northern Cang Spirit Academy, the Qing Tian Spirit Academy, the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy, the Wu Spirit Academy, and the Holy Spirit Academy. Among them, the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy is particularly special because it only admits female students.

Of course, do not underestimate the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy because of this. To be able to rank among the Five Academies, the strength of the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy is absolutely terrifying beyond description.

The names of the Five Academies also have some origins. It is said that each of the Five Academies is home to an ancient divine beast that震慑s the heavens and earth, and the names of the Five Academies are actually derived from the names of these five ancient divine beasts.

"How about it?" Mr. Hao looked at Tang Qian'er and the two girls. In the recruitment of students, the number of female students is indeed less than that of male students. As the recruiter for the "Five Academies," if he couldn't get enough people for the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy, it would be quite difficult. Although the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy is all women, it is precisely because of this that it is particularly troublesome.

Hong Ling didn't hesitate and nodded directly. Being able to enter the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy was exactly what she wanted. Although the other four Spirit Academies were not inferior to the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy, in terms of suitability, the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy was the best.

Tang Qian'er was a bit hesitant, her beautiful eyes secretly glancing at Mu Chen. If she chose this, wouldn't she be unable to be in the same Spirit Academy as Mu Chen? But if she didn't agree, what other choice did she have?

Seemingly sensing Tang Qian'er's gaze, Mu Chen nodded slightly at her. The Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy was indeed very suitable for Tang Qian'er. Missing this opportunity would be quite irrational.

Seeing Mu Chen nod, Tang Qian'er bit her lower lip and her eyes were somewhat resentful. Then she turned her head and said to Mr. Hao, "I'll choose the Ten Thousand Phoenix Spirit Academy too."

Mr. Hao smiled and then looked at Liu Mu Bai and the others, saying, "What about your choices?"

"I choose the Qing Tian Spirit Academy," Chen Fan and Huo Yun exchanged glances and chose the same Spirit Academy.

"I choose the Holy Spirit Academy," Liu Mu Bai thought for a moment and said without hesitation. In fact, he had already made his considerations. Although the strength of the Five Academies was all terrifying, he had investigated and found that if they were to be ranked, the Holy Spirit Academy was at the top. It is said that in the competitions between the Five Academies in recent years, the Holy Spirit Academy has always been the strongest.

Mr. Hao glanced at Liu Mu Bai and didn't say much, just nodded. Then he looked at Mu Chen and said, "What about you?"

The surrounding crowd immediately turned their gazes to Mu Chen. As the winner of the seed slot, no matter which Spirit Academy he entered, he should be able to obtain a status and resources far exceeding those of ordinary students.

Liu Mu Bai also looked at Mu Chen with jealousy, his eyes filled with extreme unwillingness. This should have been his to enjoy!

Mu Chen pursed his lips, and in his mind, the image of a pair of crystal-clear, beautiful eyes and hair like a galaxy flashed by. Then his hand slowly clenched.

"Mr. Hao, can I ask you for some information?" Mu Chen took a deep breath and respectfully asked Mr. Hao.

Mr. Hao smiled and nodded, quite satisfied with Mu Chen.

"I want to ask about two people," Mu Chen said softly, "Mr. Hao, have you heard of Ji Xuan?"

When Mu Chen mentioned this name, Mr. Hao's eyes noticeably narrowed, and his expression became more serious. He stared deeply at Mu Chen and said, "Ji Xuan, rated as 'King' level in the Spirit Path training, is one of the most outstanding in the Spirit Path. He has a core slot in the Five Academies."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people around them froze. Although they were unfamiliar with this name, it didn't stop them from feeling the intense pressure. A core slot, this must be a true prodigy to qualify for it.

"King level?" Mu Chen's eyes lowered. This is the highest rating in the Spirit Path. However, given that person's abilities, obtaining this rating was within his expectations.

"Which Spirit Academy did he enter?" Mu Chen's voice remained calm, and no one could detect any emotion in his words.

Mr. Hao stared at Mu Chen for a moment and then said, "Ji Xuan entered the Holy Spirit Academy, and he was personally designated by the upper echelons of the Holy Spirit Academy."

"The Holy Spirit Academy?" Mu Chen glanced at Liu Mu Bai and then nodded lightly. He hesitated for a moment, and his originally cold gaze suddenly softened.

"The second person I want to ask about is named Luo Li," Mu Chen scratched his head and said.

"Luo Li?" Mr. Hao raised an eyebrow and said indifferently, "Luo Li, also rated as 'King' level in the Spirit Path training, and she also obtained a core slot in the Five Academies."

The people around them were secretly amazed. What kind of monsters are these in the Spirit Path?

"Also King level?"

Mu Chen smiled. She also had this ability. It seems that after he left the Spirit Path, she had become much stronger.

"Which Spirit Academy did she enter?" Mu Chen looked at Mr. Hao with some tension. He had made a promise with her, and if there was any deviation, given her personality, she would not give him any good face when they met again, even though she always seemed indifferent to everything.

"Luo Li entered the Northern Cang Spirit Academy," Mr. Hao said with a half-smile, "It is said that the headmaster of the Wu Spirit Academy personally invited her to enter the Wu Spirit Academy, but she refused and chose the Northern Cang Spirit Academy instead."

The people around Chen Fan were stunned. This was too impressive!

Upon hearing this, Mu Chen was taken aback, his eyes filled with a complex expression.

The Spirit Path.

The cold night enveloped the earth, and in the depths of the forest, a warm campfire rose. Beside the campfire, a young boy fiddled with the fire, making the warm flames drift to the right.

There, a girl in a black dress sat quietly, burying her delicate face in her knees, revealing a pair of crystal-clear eyes. She looked at the boy whose handsome face was slightly blackened by the flames, and the corners of her eyes seemed to curve slightly, like a crescent moon, though the curve was so small it was almost imperceptible.

"You—"

She suddenly extended her long, slender, white hand, unconsciously pulling out a piece of wood and asked casually, "After the Spirit Path ends, which Spirit Academy will you go to?"

"Me?" The boy thought for a moment and smiled, "Probably the Northern Cang Spirit Academy. I was born in the Northern Spirit Field, and I have a good feeling about the word 'North.'"

The girl glanced at him, her voice flat but clear and melodious, "Northern Cang Spirit Academy? I don't want to go there. It seems we will have to part ways after the Spirit Path ends."

The boy was taken aback and then said a bit helplessly, "Where do you want to go? Tell me, and I'll go there too."

The girl turned her head away and said, "Why should I tell you?"

"Didn't you say you would help me block the cold arrows from behind? You can't go back on your word. When we formed a team, you weren't like this," the boy said, a bit angry.

"No, being with you will hinder my cultivation. You go to your Northern Cang Spirit Academy, and I won't choose there," the girl huffed and, before the boy could get angry, waved her hand to extinguish the campfire and climbed up a tree. "I'm going to sleep. It's your turn to keep watch tonight."

"Luo Li, you're not keeping your word! Do you think being pretty makes you so great? Explain yourself!"

From below the tree, the boy's angry voice echoed, while on the tree, the girl leaned against the trunk. In the pale moonlight, she lightly lifted the corners of her mouth, and for a moment, even the moonlight seemed to dim.

"Fool."

She smiled softly in her heart and then slowly closed her eyes, falling into a peaceful sleep.

Sigh.

Mu Chen took a deep breath and then looked at Mr. Hao, smiling slightly, "Mr. Hao, I choose the Northern Cang Spirit Academy."

(To be continued)