Chapter 5

In the blink of an eye, more than twenty days had passed, and two figures were making their way down from the back mountain, returning to the Qingzhou Academy.

Ye Futian had undergone significant changes; his eyes were more spirited, and his physique had improved. Walking on the academy's green stone path, he felt as if he were in a dream, as if he had been away for a long time.

"That guy finally came back after hiding for so long."

"The autumn examination is only eight days away; he probably can't hide anymore."

Many people in the academy whispered to each other when they saw Ye Futian. The incident that happened in Qin Yi's lecture hall more than twenty days ago had already spread. This 'legendary figure' who hadn't broken through to a new realm in three years had publicly flirted with the goddess Qin Yi and then teased Feng Qingxue. The name Ye Futian was now well-known in the Qingzhou Academy.

"Seems like someone is looking for trouble?" Ye Futian's hearing was now more acute, and he could hear even the low whispers.

"What do you think?" Yu Sheng gave him a sympathetic look. Both Qin Yi and Feng Qingxue were of top-tier beauty and highly popular in the Qingzhou Academy, with many admirers. Especially Qin Yi, who was already seventeen years old, with a fiery figure. This guy had flirted with two beauties in one day; how could there be a shortage of people wanting to settle accounts with him?

"No worries, as long as you're here." Ye Futian shrugged.

"Can't you handle it yourself now?" Yu Sheng said gloomily. Ye Futian was now at the peak of the Divine Power realm, with combat strength possibly even stronger than the Sixth Awakening of the Unparalleled realm.

"Need to be low-key." Ye Futian walked forward with his hands behind his back, and Yu Sheng looked at his annoying figure speechlessly. In the past, when he was at the First Awakening, he claimed to be a Heavenly Mandate Mage. Now that he was truly a Heavenly Mandate Mage, he wanted to be low-key? Could he be any more shameless?

Not long after the two returned to the courtyard, people indeed started heading towards their courtyard, and there were more than one group.

The two groups seemed to have met by chance. When they encountered each other, they exchanged sharp glances, which clashed in the air, before they both headed towards the courtyard.

"They are from the Martial Way Palace's Knight Corps and the Spellcraft Palace." Many people gathered, their eyes gleaming. These people were all formal disciples of the Qingzhou Academy, from the Knight Corps and the Spellcraft Palace. It was not just about jealousy.

The Martial Way Palace had the Battle Tower, Sword Pavilion, and the Knight Corps, while the Spellcraft Palace had seven halls. The people who arrived wore silver clothing, shining brightly, coming from the Knight Corps known for training powerful knights.

The other group wore golden clothing, complementing the silver, coming from the Gold Hall of the Spellcraft Palace.

"That's Senior Brother Mo Lanshan, a Three-Star Honored Knight, and Senior Brother Han Ye, a Two-Star Honored Mage of the Gold element. They both came at the same time." Someone recognized the leaders of the two groups, feeling a chill, and then understood why they had come.

What a huge face!

The Martial Way Palace and the Spellcraft Palace sending people simultaneously was naturally not for Ye Futian.

In the courtyard, Ye Futian stood to one side, watching Yu Sheng standing in front of the two groups, a faint smile on his face. This guy, who always stood behind him, his brilliance could not be overshadowed, and in the future, he would shine even more. Ye Futian was extremely confident about this, just as Yu Sheng believed in him.

In the lecture hall, Senior Sister Qin Yi said that Yu Sheng did not need to participate in the spring examination next year and could freely choose between the Martial Way Palace and the Spellcraft Palace. At that time, he wondered if the higher-ups would take the initiative to recruit him. Now, they had indeed come.

"You go out first." Mo Lanshan said indifferently. Ye Futian naturally understood that this was directed at him, smiled slightly, and walked out of the courtyard without hesitation.

Outside the courtyard, many people had gathered. The Qingzhou Academy had thousands of outer disciples, and the number of those who could be recruited as inner disciples each year was less than ten. Naturally, there were many who were envious and jealous.

"Yu Sheng is about to become a formal disciple of the academy, while he will be expelled. What a joke." Seeing only Ye Futian, the people did not hide their voices. There were many in the academy who were unhappy with him.

"Relying on Yu Sheng's protection, he has been safe for three years. Otherwise, he probably couldn't stay in the academy anymore."

"I'm actually looking forward to how he will perform in this autumn examination." Someone said with a smile.

"Instead of worrying about me, you should think about how you will handle the autumn examination. If you perform poorly, you will lose face." Ye Futian leaned against the wall and said casually.

"Such a cocky tone."

"Indeed, the rumors are true." Many people stared at Ye Futian, wondering how he could have no sense of shame when the person who had always followed him was about to become a formal disciple of the academy.

Ye Futian closed his eyes, not bothering to listen to those voices. Soon, someone came out of the courtyard, led by Mo Lanshan and the Knight Corps. They walked past Ye Futian, and Mo Lanshan paused for a moment.

"I heard that Yu Sheng's father is a steward in your family?" Mo Lanshan asked indifferently, not turning around, his gaze unknown.

"Yes." Ye Futian nodded.

"Secular background can indeed limit one's vision. But as one grows older, one will naturally understand. In the end, we are not in the same world. The more proud you are now, the more humble you will be in the future. Those who once interacted with you will be beyond your reach." Mo Lanshan said coldly, then continued walking, his figure gradually fading away.

From beginning to end, he did not look at Ye Futian, as if he were beneath his notice.

Ye Futian looked at the departing figure, somewhat puzzled. He believed that Yu Sheng would not make a decision without consulting him. Since Mo Lanshan knew about his relationship with Yu Sheng, why would he still mock him? It seemed they had never interacted before.

The people from the Spellcraft Palace also came out. Han Ye looked at the disappearing figure, then his gaze fell on Ye Futian, and he said with a smile, "You even dared to tease Senior Sister. You have guts."

"Uh..." Ye Futian was speechless. This matter had already spread to the formal disciples of the academy?

"Mo Lanshan is from the Knight Corps of the Martial Way Palace. Although Qin Yi practices in the Sword Pavilion, she is still considered part of the Martial Way Palace." Han Ye left with these words, and Ye Futian's eyes flashed, suddenly understanding.

Ye Futian returned to the courtyard, and Yu Sheng looked at him, about to speak.

"Don't think too much. Trying to make you choose like this is too unfair to your talent. I won't choose either. If there's no follow-up, after the autumn examination, they will understand what kind of genius you are!" Ye Futian said casually. Yu Sheng was taken aback, seeing that Ye Futian did not care about the matter, clearly having his own thoughts, and nodded.

He trusted Ye Futian more than himself.

...

There were seven days left until the autumn examination. In the early morning, the bell rang in the Qingzhou Academy.

Figures emerged from the courtyards, converging towards the same direction.

Every year at this time, the Qingzhou Academy would gather the outer disciples to announce matters related to the autumn examination, as well as to inspect them before the examination.

The outer disciples' training ground of the Qingzhou Academy was vast, easily accommodating tens of thousands of people. Even as the outer disciples arrived one after another, it still seemed spacious.

The outer lecturers had already arrived. Qin Yi was wearing a tight-fitting outfit, accentuating her fiery figure, attracting many gazes.

"That guy is here." At this moment, there was a small commotion in the crowd, and many people looked in the same direction, where two figures were walking.

"I heard that the Martial Way Palace and the Spellcraft Palace sent senior brothers to recruit Yu Sheng yesterday. Such treatment is rare. What right does that guy have to walk in front of Yu Sheng?" Many people were extremely unhappy with the 'legendary figure' in front, knowing that Yu Sheng's future would be great, while Ye Futian would be the most humble.

However, Ye Futian seemed to have no awareness. How could others understand his relationship with Yu Sheng?

"Senior Sister Qin." Ye Futian walked straight to Qin Yi, his eyes shining. No wonder a glory knight like Mo Lanshan would speak so contemptuously to him.

Qin Yi's face darkened when she saw Ye Futian. "Where have you been these days?"

"Of course, I was practicing." Ye Futian said, "Since I promised Senior Sister, I will work hard to pass the autumn examination."

Qin Yi saw that Ye Futian did not seem to be lying, and her expression softened slightly. If he could be motivated to practice hard, as long as he did not perform too poorly in the autumn examination, she might plead for the academy to give him more time.

"Have you reached the Body Tempering realm?" Qin Yi asked.

"Senior Sister, I have already reached the Divine Power realm." Ye Futian nodded seriously.

However, upon hearing this, Qin Yi's face turned cold, and she glared at him fiercely. She had been thinking of pleading for him, and she actually believed him.

"Ha ha..." Someone nearby laughed. Ling Xiao stood not far away, looking at Ye Futian and said, "Senior Sister Qin, why bother with such a person?"

"Ye Futian, time is really running out. If you want to stay in the academy, in the next seven days, try to reach the Body Tempering realm." Qin Yi was somewhat disappointed, thinking of the talent test three years ago, feeling it was a pity.

Ye Futian could sense Qin Yi's mood, but his face showed a bright smile. At least, Senior Sister truly hoped for his well-being.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister, I won't let you down." Ye Futian's lips curled into a proud smile, the morning sunlight falling on his still slightly youthful handsome face, making him look very good.

Qin Yi felt a warmth in her heart but then heard Ye Futian say, "Senior Sister, don't forget the conditions you promised me."

"You really..." Qin Yi stomped her foot in anger and turned to walk away, still just a seventeen-year-old girl.

Many people were captivated, then looked at Ye Futian with increasing anger, a hint of jealousy in their eyes, perhaps jealous that Ye Futian could joke with Senior Sister Qin so freely, though it was indeed shameless...

"Why waste time on such a person?" A male lecturer walked to Qin Yi's side and said softly.

Qin Yi glanced at him and said, "Actually, his talent is very good. I still don't understand why he didn't break through to the Gathering Qi realm in three years. Perhaps, this autumn examination will really be a miracle?"

"I really don't understand why you still have illusions about him