Kong Qiu stood on a high platform outside the gates of Xuantian Academy, slowly scanning the crowd as if trying to identify some exceptionally talented martial artists.
Aotian and Snow Qincheng were mixed in among the crowd, and at this moment, there were already thousands of martial artists present. Therefore, Kong Qiu did not notice Snow Qincheng's presence; otherwise, with Snow Qincheng's title of "Ice Snow Sword Immortal," how could Kong Qiu not recognize her?
At that moment, Kong Qiu enveloped his voice with Mystical Energy, allowing it to resonate throughout the entire crowd:
"Everyone, the annual enrollment for Xuantian Academy is upon us. As you all know, our academy has always adhered to the principle of 'better to have none than to have many.' We have two tests for new students, and only those who pass these two tests can officially become students of Xuantian Academy."
The previously noisy scene fell completely silent with Kong Qiu's words. Everyone looked up at him with eager expressions, seemingly expressing their strong desire to join Xuantian Academy.
However, facing the crowd's yearning gazes, Kong Qiu showed no other expression and maintained a stern face throughout:
"The first test for admission to Xuantian Academy is a momentum test. In a moment, the Inner Academy Students behind me will form a profound formation to unleash a powerful momentum. You only need to withstand this momentum for one minute to pass the test!"
"Additionally, please ask any martial artist over eighteen years old to leave the crowd. Our academy only accepts Innate Martial Artists under the age of eighteen."
Upon hearing Kong Qiu's words, countless martial artists immediately showed disappointment on their faces and then reluctantly left the crowd.
In the blink of an eye, only half of the martial artists remained in the spacious area.
Watching those disappointed martial artists leave, Aotian couldn't help but sigh softly and then asked Snow Qincheng:
"Xue Qingcheng, should we go directly with the recommendation letter to find that Second Guardian or follow the admission test as required?"
"No need; that guy has already noticed me!"
As soon as Snow Qincheng finished speaking, Kong Qiu walked over with a smile towards Aotian and Snow Qincheng. His voice was now rough and hearty, a stark contrast to his earlier stern demeanor when addressing the crowd:
"Haha, Xue Qingcheng! I heard you went to Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range for training. I didn't expect you to return today. By the way, who is this young brother beside you? Why don't you introduce him?"
Snow Qincheng straightened her delicate nose and said,
"Kong Qiu, I came here specifically to introduce a genius to you today."
"Oh? Is it this young man?"
Kong Qiu carefully examined Aotian, lightly nodding as he remarked,
"With an Innate Fourth Layer cultivation, this kid looks to be around sixteen or seventeen years old. Not bad; he could indeed become an Outer Academy Student at Xuantian Academy..."
"Hey, Kong Qiu, I brought this kid here because I want him to become an Inner Academy Student, not just an Outer Academy Student," Snow Qincheng replied with dissatisfaction.
Upon hearing this, Kong Qiu immediately showed a helpless expression and said,
"My lady, we have a good personal relationship, but you can't expect me to make exceptions like this. You know the rules of Xuantian Academy; without Innate Fivefold cultivation, one cannot become an Inner Academy Student. If I were to bend the rules just because of our friendship, your father would surely have my skin for it!"
Snow Qincheng shot a glare at Kong Qiu and huffed,
"You all just use my father to pressure me; it's really pathetic!"
Kong Qiu broke into a cold sweat upon hearing that. In the entire Xuantian Academy, only your father and the Grand Elder can keep you in check. Now that the Grand Elder is not in the academy, who else can I rely on if not your father's name?
Aotian quietly observed from the side without interrupting. From the conversation between Kong Qiu and Snow Qincheng, Aotian understood that these two must have a good personal relationship; otherwise, Snow Qincheng would never speak to Kong Qiu like this. When he heard Kong Qiu mention Snow Qincheng's father, a glimmer of insight flashed in Aotian's eyes.
It seems that this beautiful Snow Qincheng has not only good connections in Xuantian Academy but also a strong background...
"Forget it; I won't make things difficult for you. Aotian, why don't you give this recommendation letter from the Grand Elder to Kong Qiu, the Second Guardian? He will help arrange your subsequent matters."
Snow Qincheng seemed to realize that although she had some influence, it was unlikely for Kong Qiu to break the rules for her. Thus, she turned to Aotian and said.
Aotian immediately took out a piece of white paper from the Storage Ring and handed it to Kong Qiu, saying:
"Second Guardian, this is a recommendation letter from the Grand Elder. I wonder if I can use this letter to join Xuantian Academy?"
Kong Qiu looked somewhat puzzled. A recommendation letter from the Grand Elder? Didn't the Grand Elder never recommend anyone? Why would he make an exception for a kid at the Innate Fourth Layer? Could it be that I, Kong Qiu, misjudged him, and this kid is actually a wolf in sheep's clothing?
Kong Qiu glanced at Aotian and then calmly took the recommendation letter. However, when he saw the words written on the paper, his expression suddenly became serious, especially when he saw the words "Core Student." Kong Qiu's pupils instantly dilated, nearly popping out of his eyes.
"This... this... is this really a recommendation letter from the Grand Elder?" Kong Qiu asked, somewhat stammering.
"Kong Qiu, the Grand Elder's name is on the letter. How could it not be left by him? I mean, you wouldn't want to go against the Grand Elder's wishes, would you?" Snow Qincheng said from the side.
Kong Qiu slowly exhaled a breath of white air, seemingly trying to suppress his shock. The playful demeanor that had been on his face was now completely gone as he said seriously:
"I cannot make this decision; I must report to the Dean and let him decide!"
Saying this, without waiting for Aotian and Snow Qincheng to respond, he shot off towards the depths of Xuantian Academy.
Watching the figure that had already disappeared, Snow Qincheng said angrily:
"Damn it, Aotian is supposed to become an Inner Academy Student, not a Core Student. Why did he call my father? He should have called the Vice Dean instead..."
Aotian asked in confusion:
"What do you mean by calling your father? Isn't Second Guardian going to notify the Dean?"
Snow Qincheng immediately laughed awkwardly and said:
"It's nothing, nothing. Oh look, those kids are coming over."
Just as Aotian was about to ask for details, more than a dozen Inner Academy Students lined up and approached Aotian and Snow Qincheng.
"Senior Xue Qingcheng, I heard you went to the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range for training. How was it? Did you gain anything?" a boy with a face full of acne asked Snow Qincheng.
"Of course I gained something. Otherwise, why would I have traveled so far after eating too much?" Snow Qincheng replied matter-of-factly.
"Uh, Senior Xue Qingcheng, who is this person beside you? Aren't you going to introduce him?" Suddenly, an Inner Academy Student who looked about the same age as Aotian asked.
"This is Aotian. He has come to join our Xuantian Academy," Snow Qincheng said lightly. She appeared indifferent towards the boy speaking, suggesting there was some tension between them.
The boy sneered, "Senior Xue Qingcheng, you should know the rules of our Xuantian Academy. Not just anyone can join!"
"Mokusheng, what do you mean? Are you saying the person I brought is just anyone?" Snow Qincheng's face showed a hint of anger.
"I didn't say that. It's Senior Xue Qingcheng who thinks so..." Mokusheng replied coolly.
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