Chapter 9

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Everyone heard the melodious bell sound echoing through the sky.

"That's the sound of the Tai Xu Dao Bell. Why is the Tai Xu Dao Bell ringing?"

"The last time the Tai Xu Dao Bell rang was eight hundred years ago, during the fifth president's test."

"That's right. The fifth president was exceptionally talented, with a nine-star aptitude. When he took the third test, he broke through the Tai Xu Illusion in just thirty seconds, which is why the Tai Xu Dao Bell resonated. Now that the Tai Xu Dao Bell is resonating again, could it be related to Lin Feng?"

"Unless Lin Feng also broke through the Tai Xu Illusion in a very short time!"

The four vice-presidents of the divisions all had their eyes light up and looked towards the Tai Xu Illusion.

The vice-president also looked towards the Tai Xu Illusion, his face filled with anticipation.

However, Lin Feng did not come out.

Inside the Tai Xu Illusion, Lin Feng had already opened his eyes. From the time he entered the Tai Xu Illusion to breaking through the divine and demonic illusions, it took no more than ten seconds.

Lin Feng wanted to leave the Tai Xu Illusion, but at that moment, an old man appeared silently within the Tai Xu Illusion.

"Senior..." Lin Feng's heart tightened, and he quickly clasped his hands in greeting.

Anyone who could appear here was definitely a hidden strong figure of the academy.

"Little one, you did well. You broke through the Tai Xu Illusion in just ten seconds. However, if I were you, I would stay a bit longer before leaving."

The old man squinted his eyes, looking at Lin Feng and smiling.

Lin Feng paused for a moment and then understood the old man's deeper meaning.

His performance in the third test was too astonishing, even causing the Tai Xu Dao Bell to resonate. If he left now, it would clearly tell everyone that the Tai Xu Dao Bell's resonance was related to him.

And in the first and second tests, Lin Feng had already performed incredibly!

"Those who stand out are bound to be targeted," Lin Feng understood this saying.

The old man wanted him to stay a bit longer to dispel the outside people's speculation about the Tai Xu Dao Bell's resonance, allowing him to extricate himself from the situation.

"Thank you, Senior, for your advice!"

Lin Feng expressed his gratitude.

When he looked up again, the old man had already disappeared.

The melodious bell sound, after ringing three times, disappeared.

"Hmm, the bell sound is gone, which is quite strange. When the fifth president caused the Tai Xu Dao Bell to resonate, it took three hours for the bell sound to disappear. Now it only rang three times."

"From this, it seems that Lin Feng has nothing to do with the Tai Xu Dao Bell's resonance."

"That's right, indeed. But we don't know what caused the Tai Xu Dao Bell to resonate this time."

"That's unknown. Look, Lin Feng has come out. He spent one minute, which is even less time than Bai Yifei. Lin Feng has a ten-star aptitude, and his martial arts strength reached nine thousand pounds. In the Tai Xu Illusion test, he defeated the ancient divine and demonic will in just one minute. He is truly a heaven-defying genius."

The four vice-presidents of the divisions were all excitedly discussing.

Now, the four vice-presidents were all thinking about how to recruit Lin Feng.

Of course, the four vice-presidents did not know that the old man had actually sealed the sound of the Tai Xu Dao Bell, so outsiders couldn't hear it. Otherwise, the Tai Xu Dao Bell would still be ringing.

"Lin Feng has come out. That's the ancient divine and demonic will he defeated so quickly."

"Genius! Jialan Academy is about to have a genius..."

Many students were discussing, and their gazes towards Lin Feng were filled with awe.

Even with the delay, Lin Feng had already caused a huge stir. If the real time he spent on the test was known, it would cause an even greater upheaval.

And Bai Yifei's face was extremely dark.

Jealousy burned fiercely in his heart.

His face was slightly distorted.

After Lin Feng came out, the test continued!

One by one, students entered the Tai Xu Illusion for testing.

In the end, a total of 312 students successfully passed the test.

These 312 students would join the four divisions of the inner academy.

"Lin Feng, my Ziguang Division will meet any conditions you set. Are you willing to join my Ziguang Division?"

"Lin Feng, if you join my Luoyue Division, I will immediately teach you the Luoyue Division's ultimate technique, the Nine Heavens Luoyue Technique."

"Lin Feng, join my Xingchen Division. We will definitely cultivate you with all our strength. Whatever resources you need, no matter how difficult, we will do everything to meet your needs."

"Lin Feng, join my Changhe Division. Although our division is currently weak, the president is skilled in the art of spirit arrays. With your strong will, you have the talent to learn spirit arrays. When the president returns, he will be very willing to teach you."

The four vice-presidents of the inner academy's four divisions all tried their best to invite Lin Feng.

The conditions they offered made the surrounding students envious.

And Bai Yifei, standing to the side, his face was twisted. If it weren't for Lin Feng, he should be the one receiving attention.

But because of Lin Feng, he was ignored.

All of this was because of Lin Feng!

Bai Yifei hated Lin Feng deeply in his heart.

But Lin Feng was now in a dilemma, how to choose among the four divisions?

Logically, the "Changhe Division" should be the least desirable. The Changhe Division focuses on the path of the sword, which is considered a minor path.

Among the four divisions, the Changhe Division has the fewest students and the weakest power.

As for the spirit array mentioned by the Changhe Division's vice-president, Gong Yangming, it was just a bait to attract people.

Because everyone knows that the Changhe Division's president has a peculiar personality and is unpredictable. Although he knows the art of spirit arrays, he never takes on disciples.

Even when the president of the academy asked him to take on a few disciples to cultivate spirit array masters for Jialan Academy, he refused.

However, despite this, Lin Feng decided to choose the Changhe Division.

First, because Lin Feng likes the sword.

Wielding a sword and wandering the world.

A commoner's anger.

Blood splatters five steps.

A pot of wine, a sword, a horse, how free and easy!

The second reason is that Gong Sun Changge is a student of the Changhe Division.

Previously, when Lin Feng and Bai Yifei had a conflict and were about to fight, Gong Sun Changge stopped them, seemingly fair, but actually secretly helping Lin Feng.

After all, who doesn't know Bai Yifei's reputation as a genius?

And Lin Feng's cultivation had plummeted, making him a mere waste.

...

Everyone's gaze, including Vice-President Wang Lin, was on Lin Feng. If it weren't for his old age and the need to close himself off to seek breakthroughs, Wang Lin would have wanted to take Lin Feng as a disciple.

The four vice-presidents of the divisions looked even more eager.

"I choose the Changhe Division!"

Lin Feng said.

"Ha ha, good, very good, Lin Feng, rest assured, the Changhe Division will definitely cultivate you well."

After a brief moment of shock, Gong Yangming burst into laughter.

For years, all the talented students had been taken by the Ziguang, Luoyue, and Xingchen Divisions, leaving the Changhe Division with the leftovers. As the true leader of the Changhe Division, Gong Yangming felt extremely frustrated.

Now, with the genius Lin Feng choosing the Changhe Division, Gong Yangming's frustration was swept away.

"Senior, did you hear that? Lin Feng chose our Changhe Division."

The students maintaining order in the Changhe Division gathered around Gong Sun Changge, their faces filled with excitement.

Gong Sun Changge also smiled, "Ha ha, good, very good. With Lin Feng joining our Changhe Division, our division's strength will greatly improve. When the four divisions compete, there will be a good show."

"Lin Feng, think carefully. Joining our Ziguang Division is the best choice."

"Lin Feng, you are still young and may be too impulsive. You must think three times."

"Lin Feng, think it over carefully. Don't make a decision so quickly."

The vice-presidents of the Ziguang, Xingchen, and Luoyue Divisions were extremely unwilling and tried to change Lin Feng's mind.

"Thank you, Vice-Presidents, but my mind is made up. I will not change my decision." Lin Feng said.

Hearing Lin Feng's assurance, Gong Yangming breathed a sigh of relief.

The students of the Changhe Division also felt relieved.

"Alas, what a pity, what a pity..."

The vice-presidents of the Ziguang, Xingchen, and Luoyue Divisions all shook their heads.

"Leave the rest of the recruitment to you. We will go back first."

The vice-presidents of the three divisions said to the executors of the three divisions and then left, their interest waning.

They didn't even bother to look at Bai Yifei.

In their eyes, compared to Lin Feng, Bai Yifei was just a nobody.

Vice-President Gong Yangming had a warm conversation with Lin Feng and then left with the vice-president.

Seeing the four vice-presidents, who had been arguing fiercely over him, leave directly, the stark contrast made Bai Yifei unable to bear it.

The culprit behind all this was Lin Feng!

Bai Yifei leaped out and said loudly, "Executors, after the annual test, I heard there is a challenge phase. Is there one this year?"

Executor Song Canghai nodded and said, "There is indeed a challenge phase. You can challenge others, either for a friendly match or to resolve conflicts, but there are two conditions: first, both parties must agree voluntarily, and second, only fists and feet can be used, no weapons. Martial arts matches should only be to the point and not cause injury."

"Since there are these rules, I will challenge someone."

Bai Yifei turned to look at Lin Feng and sneered, "Lin Feng, do you dare accept my challenge?"

"Boom..."

The surroundings immediately erupted in excitement. No one expected Bai Yifei to challenge Lin Feng.

However, Lin Feng's punch strength was nine thousand pounds, while Bai Yifei's was only five thousand pounds. Challenging Lin Feng? Isn't that asking for death?

This left everyone puzzled.

Bai Yifei, fearing Lin Feng might not agree, said contemptuously, "Lin Feng, during the test, you had nine thousand pounds of punch strength, while I had only five thousand pounds. You dare not accept my challenge? You are a coward."

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. He felt there was something fishy about this. Bai Yifei was not a rash person. Now, using provocation to stimulate him, it seemed he was worried Lin Feng wouldn't agree. There must be a trick. Lin Feng guessed that Bai Yifei must have some secret. However, Lin Feng, with his high skills, was not afraid. Facing Bai Yifei's provocation, Lin Feng replied calmly, "If you want to be beaten, I don't mind stomping on you."

Hearing Lin Feng agree, a look of satisfaction appeared on Bai Yifei's face. He ignored Lin Feng's provocative words and said sinisterly, "Good, since you dare to accept the challenge, how about we sign a life-or-death bet? During the match, we will be responsible for our own injuries or deaths."

Bai Yifei's words caused a shock among the crowd. Everyone was stunned.

Bai Yifei's words were equivalent to signing a life-or-death agreement.

Originally, it was just a friendly match.

But if Lin Feng agreed, a friendly match could turn into a life-or-death battle.

Everyone's gaze turned to Lin Feng.

"Exactly what I wanted." Lin Feng said calmly.

Song Canghai said, "In the academy's matches, the goal is to stop at the point of no injury. But since both of you agree