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"You nine have now become the preparatory students of Holy Light Academy. Once you arrive at the academy, you will undergo an assessment for formal admission. In the next seven days, you must take care of all trivial matters within Crook Duchy. Once you enter the academy, you are not allowed to leave without permission for two years."
Elena continued to announce this, and after finishing her speech, she did not look at the various expressions of the nine individuals. She turned and gracefully leaped onto a high pillar, standing alongside Sean Sterling, while the other Judges also swiftly ascended to the high pillar like startled swans.
"I hereby declare the conclusion of the 147th Qualification Challenge of Holy Light Academy in Crook Duchy. This Qualification Challenge has selected nine individuals who will gain admission to Holy Light Academy. The families represented by these nine individuals will receive various resources from Holy Light Academy in six months, distributed according to their rankings."
As Elena's voice resonated throughout the area, her waist-length robe danced in the wind, outlining her curvaceous figure. A fragrant breeze wafted through, stirring thoughts among many who had not gained any benefits; they swallowed hard, their gazes burning with desire as if trying to reclaim what they had missed through their eyes.
At that moment, the Gray Robed Elder, who had been silent and smiling like an ordinary old man, finally spoke. As his words spread out, they clearly reached everyone's ears, accompanied by a faint yet palpable pressure that enveloped the entire area.
"I previously stated that each contestant ranked in the top ten of the Peak Showdown would receive a prize. The first-place winner will also receive an Intermediate Level combat skill as a reward. Now that the Peak Showdown has concluded and the rankings are set, I shall fulfill my promise and present the rewards."
As soon as the Gray Robed Elder finished speaking, he waved his sleeve, and ten golden orbs surrounded by light appeared and spun rapidly around him. Everyone hurriedly looked over; however, beneath the dazzling golden light, it was impossible to see what was concealed within.
With a series of whooshing sounds, ten golden orbs shot off in nine different directions, two of which headed straight towards Bu Shuang.
"Is that combat skill within those golden orbs what I desire?" Bu's eyes flickered as he raised his hand just as the two golden orbs approached. A powerful suction erupted from his palm, drawing both golden orbs into his hands.
As the golden light shattered upon contact, it revealed two hidden items: a colorful bottle and a Skill Book radiating mysterious waves.
"Let's see what this combat skill is." Bu Xin focused intently on the Skill Book emitting mysterious fluctuations, and a stream of information suddenly appeared in his mind.
"Combat Skill: Crescent Moon Execution; Category: Combat Skills; Level: Intermediate Level; Description: The spear strikes like a waning moon; even in darkness, there is brightness; clouds and mist may obscure it but cannot hide its cold moonlight."
"It really is a spear technique," Bu Shuang squinted slightly, gradually feeling a hint of doubt as he gazed far away at the Gray Robed Elder seated atop a massive azure beast. For a moment, his thoughts surged like tides.
The Gray Robed Elder seemed to have been watching Bu all along. Not long after Bu's gaze fell upon him, a faint smile gradually appeared on his aged face as he nodded toward Bu Wei from afar in a surprisingly friendly manner.
"Hmm?" Bu Mei furrowed his brow slightly in confusion but returned a respectful smile out of courtesy. He placed his hand over his chest in gratitude and bowed from a distance while more doubts arose in his heart.
"What is this Old Guy thinking? With his high-level strength, I am nothing but an ant to him. Yet given the current situation, it is clear that this Old Guy is conveying goodwill toward me."
Moreover, this Crescent Moon Execution seems to be filled with oddities. I have just obtained the Taiyuan Spear when this Old Guy sends me Crescent Moon Execution.
Although this battle skill is something I deserve, I can't shake the feeling that this Old Guy has some ulterior motives. It's not as strong as the feeling I got from Warren, but it's still unsettling—one is insidious and vicious, while the other is lewd and cunning.
Bu An kept his guard up, discreetly storing the Crescent Moon Execution Skill Book into his Storage Bracelet. He glanced around and saw other contestants examining their respective items with curiosity.
The prizes they received varied greatly; the items in their hands were all different. Some had only received a piece of Azure Jade, but the faint energy fluctuations emanating from it indicated it was at least of third or fourth grade. Among these people, Bu noticed two individuals holding items identical to the colorful bottle he had in his hand, which was quite unusual.
"With this bottle in my hand, there are a total of three bottles. I wonder what is inside?" Bu Shuang's eyes flickered as he looked down at the colorful bottle and then promptly removed the cork.
Instead of the expected Medicine Fragrance wafting through the air, a foul odor suddenly spread from the bottle as soon as the cork was removed. Caught off guard, Bu felt a wave of nausea wash over him, making his eyes water.
"What is this egg? What on earth is it?" Bu's face turned green as he quickly recapped the bottle, not even having time to scan its contents with the Data Upgrade System to determine its specific properties. He had only caught a glimpse of what appeared to be a viscous substance inside.
"Since Elder is so generous, I naturally cannot fall behind. I made a promise that day, and today I will fulfill it as a token of my appreciation for all the young talents of Crook Duchy."
Following Gray-Robed Elder, Habea III's authoritative voice slowly resonated through the crowd. Everyone turned their gaze to see Habea III approaching like a meteor, flanked by a group of attendants.
"This Old Guy," Bu thought as he stored the colorful bottle in his Storage Bracelet, looking at Habea III with some anticipation for what practical benefits he might receive.
"In accordance with our previous promise, in the name of Crook Duchy Duke, I grant you nine individuals the title of Count of the Duchy, along with ten thousand acres of land, one hundred thousand Silver Kall, and one piece of Excellence Level Amplification Equipment."
As Habea III drew closer and fixed his gaze on the nine individuals, his seemingly casual glance carried an air of condescension that felt oppressive—especially for Bu, who felt as if several mountains were pressing down on him, rendering him immobile.
Fortunately, Habea III seemed to have some reservations; after briefly scanning them with his indifferent gaze, he shifted his attention away and did not press Bu too hard. Following his words, nine Blue-Robed Palace Attendants stepped forward from behind him, each carrying a crystal tray covered with red silk.
Bu didn't care much for titles like Count or even for the promised ten thousand acres of land. After all, after seven days he would be heading to Holy Light Academy with Sean Sterling and others. Compared to the resources available at Holy Light Academy, Crook Duchy was practically barren and extremely resource-poor.
The only things Bu found somewhat valuable were those hundred thousand Silver Kall and one piece of Excellence Level Amplification Equipment.
"This Destruction Set I'm currently wearing should last me quite a while. If this new Amplification Equipment isn't an accessory type, it could be saved for Locke or Ivan later."
As he watched a Blue-Robed Palace Attendant approach him respectfully, Bu couldn't help but think of Locke and Ivan, a smile gradually appearing on his face.
Finally, it was not beyond Bu's expectations. Lifting the red silk drape from the crystal tray held by the Blue-Robed Palace Attendant revealed a golden card, a finely carved thick waist token, and a pair of brown trousers emitting strange waves.
Upon seeing the brown trousers for the first time, Bu couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. Although he had anticipated that Habea III would not present anything as good as jewelry or Exceptional Equipment, it was still deceiving to not hold onto a glimmer of hope. At this moment, seeing the items on the tray made that faint hope completely vanish.
"This egg, the richer and more powerful a person is, the more they act like this. The treacherous Warren was like this before, and now this dignified ruler Habea III is no different. Not only does he fail to provide me with some legendary Amplification Equipment, but he also offers me such common goods. Does he think I can be easily satisfied?"
Bu Xin cursed furiously, casting an unfriendly glance at the Blue-Robed Palace Attendant in front of him.
However, despite this, his speed was not slow. In the blink of an eye, he had taken the items held by the Blue-Robed Palace Attendant, along with the crystal tray, into his Storage Bracelet, leaving only a piece of red silk draped over the attendant's empty hands. This caused the Blue-Robed Palace Attendant's facial muscles to twitch, and his expression turned somewhat strange.
"What are you looking at? Do you want me to escort you out?"
Seeing the Blue-Robed Palace Attendant's odd gaze, Bu immediately straightened his face and said in a deep voice. He looked quite serious and showed no embarrassment over his earlier ungracious behavior.
The Blue-Robed Palace Attendant quickly lowered his head, respectfully bowed, and awkwardly twisted a piece of red silk before hurriedly retreating. For someone like Bu, who was thick-skinned and shameless yet possessed great strength, he felt he could never provoke him and chose to slip away as soon as possible.
After all nine contestants received their prizes, Habea III offered a few lackluster words of congratulations and encouragement. He then bowed slightly to the judges and the Gray Robed Elder before departing in a large sedan chair surrounded by servants and guards.
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