Chapter 201
Outside the Trial Gate, numerous cultivators were present, with people entering almost every moment.
The Eastern Pole was vast, with a flourishing Dao tradition, hence the number of cultivators was immense. The Southern Territory was merely the most remote region of the Eastern Pole, yet it had tens of millions of cultivators who had entered the realm.
As for the total number of cultivators in the entire Eastern Pole, it was beyond calculation.
Most of the cultivators coming to the Holy Academy for trials were young geniuses with a certain status in their respective regions, even like Xiao Minghuang, who was unparalleled in her region.
But in the Hundred Saints Region, they were just ordinary among the crowd.
This place gathered the essence of the Eastern Pole and was the true foundation of the vast Eastern Pole!
At the Trial Gate, there was a sea of people.
As the deadline for entry approached, the heirs of many major forces of the Eastern Pole arrived belatedly.
The appearance of these heirs from major forces immediately caused a stir.
“Fang Wen of the Northern Plains Fang Clan! It is said he possesses a mysterious innate divine body and once killed a Nascent Soul Realm tiger demon barehanded, with an invincible physique!”
“Wang Fei of the Northern Plains Wang Clan! Born with the innate Thunder Saint Body, he subdued the ten directions of thunder at birth. In terms of physique alone, he is second to none among the younger generation!”
“Lin Tianyang of the Yangzhou Lin Clan! Accompanied by a heaven-grade innate Pure Yang Seal that can evolve with him. If he attains sainthood in the future, the heaven-grade artifact can transform into a saint-grade artifact!”
“Wei Chenxi of the Wei Imperial Dynasty! Awakened seventy percent of the White Tiger bloodline! If fully awakened, he might ascend to immortality in the future!”
“Qi Mingdao of the Ziwei Holy Land! Possesses a heaven-grade Five Elements Spiritual Root! Masters an extremely ancient Emperor’s divine ability known as ‘Sleeve Universe,’ which, when fully developed, can suppress all things in heaven and earth!”
“…”
The voices of the crowd discussing rose one after another.
This scene caught Xiao Minghuang’s eye, causing her expression to shift slightly.
The heirs of the major forces of the Eastern Pole, each with extraordinary talents…
“First, keep a low profile, figure out the true capabilities of these people, then make plans.”
She had just arrived in the Hundred Saints Region, unfamiliar with the place and the people, and it was not yet time to show her prowess.
After making her decision, she stepped into the Trial Gate.
…
After crossing the light gate, Xiao Minghuang looked up and found herself transported to a very spacious martial arts arena.
Not far from her, there was a spirit measurement platform.
“Is there really no one in charge?”
Xiao Minghuang was somewhat surprised. For such a significant event as the Holy Academy’s enrollment, from her teleportation to the Hundred Saints Region to now officially entering the trial, she had not seen a single person from the Holy Academy.
At this moment, she remembered that the Purple Spirit King had once given her a Hidden Dragon Token, which was said to allow her to skip the first trial.
With a thought, she retrieved the Hidden Dragon Token from her storage pouch.
Xiao Minghuang held the token in her hand, and soon, the scenery before her began to distort, shattering like a mirage.
In the next moment, she found herself in a grand hall.
“Celestial-grade Five Elements Spirit Root, Innate Pure Yang Fire Spirit Body, and Great Perfection Sword Intent—impressive!”
Just as Xiao Minghuang was surveying her surroundings, a deep and authoritative voice suddenly reached her ears.
An elderly man dressed in white robes sat at the center of the hall, his gaze sweeping over her with a kind expression.
“This junior pays her respects to the senior!”
Xiao Minghuang bowed slightly, knowing that this was the guide from the Holy Academy who had come to receive her after activating the Hidden Dragon Token.
“Hehe… No need for formalities. Hand over your Hidden Dragon Token, and let me take a look.”
“Yes!”
Xiao Minghuang presented the token, and after examining it, the old man smiled. “To think that such a prodigy would emerge from the remote Southern Region—truly rare. Your aptitude is indeed remarkable, and you are qualified to compete for the position of Eastern Pole Sacred Son in this generation. As for you, you shall be the Sacred Maiden!”
Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang was slightly taken aback and asked, “Senior, what does ‘Eastern Pole Sacred Maiden’ mean?”
She had heard that some sacred lands would establish positions for Sacred Sons and Sacred Maidens, who were candidates to inherit the position of the Sacred Lord. However, the vast Eastern Pole was not under the control of any single power. Who, then, would appoint this so-called “Eastern Pole Sacred Maiden”?
“Indeed, the Southern Region is too remote, and some news may not have reached there. Allow me to explain,” the old man said, stroking his beard.
“The Eastern Pole is the name of a great world. The Eastern Pole Holy Academy oversees all affairs within the Eastern Pole Great World. Though it is called an academy, it is, in fact, the supreme authority that governs the Eastern Pole!”
“The Eastern Pole Sacred Maiden or Sacred Son is not a single individual. Their numbers increase with each generation, but once appointed, they are eligible to compete for the position of the Holy Academy’s leader—that is, the position of the Eastern Pole Emperor!”
“In this regard, it is similar to the Sacred Sons and Sacred Maidens of other sacred lands.”
Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang felt a sense of certainty.
It seemed that the old man truly held her in high regard, immediately painting such a grand picture for her, believing that she had the potential to vie for the position of Eastern Pole Sacred Maiden and even compete for the title of Eastern Pole Emperor!
“May I ask, senior, how many generations of Eastern Pole Sacred Sons and Sacred Maidens have there been so far?”
At this, the old man smiled enigmatically. “Counting only those I have personally met, there are roughly eighty or so.”
“If we include those I haven’t met but know by name, that number might triple.”
“And if we further include those I haven’t met or heard of, who have been sealed away, waiting to emerge, that number could easily exceed ten times the original.”
“That is all I know. Your aptitude is indeed excellent, placing you among the top of this generation’s younger talents. However, when compared to the geniuses of the past hundred generations, you still fall somewhat short.”
The old man spoke frankly, not holding back his words despite his high regard for Xiao Minghuang.
Xiao Minghuang’s expression shifted slightly.
Geniuses of the past hundred generations…
According to the old man’s words, there were likely over a thousand of them!
But the old man’s words could not be false.
While she might dominate among the younger generation of her time, when placed among the countless geniuses of the past hundred generations, she would likely only rank in the middle.
Thinking of this…
Xiao Minghuang took a deep breath, bowed deeply, and solemnly said, “Thank you for your guidance, Senior. I will remain humble and cautious, diligently cultivating and striving to improve!”
“Good! Very spirited!”
The old man nodded with a smile and said, “Since you have such determination, I shall bestow upon you an opportunity!”
“For the first trial of the entrance test, according to the rules of the Holy Academy, there is no reward. However, if you can reach the 100th floor of the Trial Tower, I will take out a piece of Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron from my personal collection as your reward for passing.”
“This meteorite iron originates from beyond the heavens and contains an unparalleled sword intent that has endured the vicissitudes of time without being worn away. Although I do not know where this sword intent comes from, a sword cultivator who obtains it should gain some insights.”
“If I am not mistaken, you have cultivated a technique similar to the 《Star Arts》 from the Ziwei Holy Land and have also comprehended the Great Perfection Sword Intent. This Nine Revolutions Meteorite Iron is very suitable for you. The people from Ziwei Holy Land have asked me for it many times, but they never offered a suitable price, so I kept it. Now, it is just right to give it to you!”
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