Chapter 12: Star of War School
After traveling a long distance, Zao Tian arrived at the 'Star of War' school. The 'Star of War' school was located in the capital of the 'Golden Province', The feeling of inferiority that Zao Tian felt upon arriving there was enormous.
The place was immense when compared to other places that Zao Tian was previously, Palaces and mansions were scattered on all sides, the richest families of the province resided in the capital. The flow of people running from one place to another was large and had increased even more, due to the fact today, being the disciple's exam date for the 'Star of War' school.
Zao Tian calmed down and left for the exam site. A huge 15-meter-high gate was open, at the top of the gate was written 'Star of War School'. The gate that always stays closed all year, this date was open, it was meant to tell everyone that the 'Star of War' school was open to all.
Zao Tian walked to a tent to continue his registration.
A young man in a white tunic, who appeared to be 16 or 17 years old, was inside the tent. The symbol of a star embroidered with blue on his tunic indicated that he was an outward disciple of the 'Star of War School'. He was there in order to receive the registrations of new candidates.
The young man identified himself as Yan Ye, he was not arrogant or charismatic, all his questions were direct and clean, it was clear he was only there to fulfill his function.
After completing his registration Zao Tian walked to a square where at least 2,000 young people waited to take the test. The square was flat, and in the center of the square was a 30-meter-wide stage, in the center of that stage were four white-haired elders who began to explain how disciples of the Star of War School disciple work.
"My name is Ye Zuo, on behalf of 'Star of War School', I welcome all the candidates this year. As in all previous years, many of you will not have the necessary qualifications to become a disciple of the 'Star of War School'. However, I hope those who fail will not give up and return next year. Our 'Star of War School' will always have the doors open for any talented disciple. "One of the elders explained.
"What Elder Ye Zuo said is correct, but he did not say it in order to discourage or pressure any of you. He just meant that those who fail today, that they will not be alone, several failed before them and returned later to become a disciple. "Another elder said.
"Humph ... what a crap. Those who fail the exam should not even be allowed to return, a garbage that fails once will fail throughout their life. The 'Star of War School' is comforting those who do not deserve it. "A 15-year-old boy dressed in a red tunic said. Behind him were twenty others who wore the same type of tunic and showed a certain submission to the young man who spoke.
"Look, is not that Lin Bei?" A young man pointed at the young man who had just spoken and commented to others who were close.
"Yes, it's him. The Lin family is the third most powerful family in the Golden Province, and that Lin Bei is the youngest son of the family master." Another young man said.
"Stop looking at him ... no way can we offend him. The Lin family is very powerful. "A beautiful young woman said worriedly.
People quickly changed their direction as Elder Ye Zuo continued to explain.
"The first test will be simple. This stone behind me is a "blue crystal from the spiritual outside." This crystal will measure your spiritual energy. Those who possess are on the 4th level of the spiritual realm will automatically be approved in the first test, those who are below the 4th level of the spiritual realm will have to have good assessments regarding the concentration of spiritual power and elemental affinity. "Elder Ye Zuo continued .
"As most of you may know, not only is the level of cultivation important, there are sometimes people who have a higher level of elemental affinity and who have much larger spiritual veins when compared to ordinary people, these veins need a quantity higher energy levels to advance level, however, the energy of these people are extremely concentrated and they have enough power to rival those who are some levels above. "Elder Ye Zuo said.
"But do not be too hopeful! In 300 years, only the Founder of our school possessed this kind of spiritual vein to this day, so it is extremely rare for anyone to possess them. "An Elder said shortly after Ye Zuo, He did not want those candidates to put much hope into that fact.
This type of special spiritual vein is extremely rare to appear, so candidates should take it based only on their own levels of cultivation.
"You heard! Since no one here possesses these spiritual veins, those who are below the 4th level of the spiritual realm soon get out. Do not make me or the honorable Elders waste our time, Our time is too precious to throw away with rubbish like you. Come back next year, though rubbish will always be rubbish. Hahahaha "An extremely arrogant voice sounded. The owner of that voice was Lin Bei and after saying those words he turned and greeted one of the Elders who was on the stage.
Every year, many people who had an outside level below the required level took the exam, so the exam has always been time consuming and tiring. In the words of Lin Bei, several of the candidates felt depressed and hopeless to pass the test. A stampede of several people began and at least two hundred people left the exam site.
Ye Zuo frowned and with a bit of reprimand told Lin Bei: "Young Lin family, assessing any candidate is not a waste of time, I hope you do not say such words in my school, my 'Star of War School' he does not want to send home any good talent that comes. "
Ye Zuo's words carried two intentions; one was to motivate those who, despite remaining at the exam site, were terrified and wondered whether or not they should leave; the other was to rebuke Lin Bei and send him a message: even if he had talent and was from one of the great families of the 'Golden Province', Ye Zuo would not hesitate to expel him from school if necessary.
After being scolded, Lin Bei frowned and said in a tone of indifference, "Humph ... Whatever."
Watching the whole situation was Zao Tian, he had an extreme hatred of that Lin Bei, he was simply what Zao Tian most despised.
However, Zao Tian was also a bit nervous, he never knew what the Star of War School admission tests were, when he knew that to pass the first one he would have to be at the 4th level of the spiritual realm, Zao Tian stayed sad.
"Why are you discouraged? Do not tell me you're going to give up too? "Gold realized Zao Tian's dismay asked.
"I do not intend to give up. It's just that ... I do not see much hope of succeeding. But I'll try, the most that can happen is for me to be disapproved. "Zao Tian replied with an apprehensive tone.
The test has finally begun. One by one the candidates went up on stage and injected their spiritual energies into the 'blue crystal of spiritual energy'.
_ Age 15 years; 2nd level of the Spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
_ Age 16 years; 3rd level of the Spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
"Damn it! I could not do it again. Will I ever be able to be admitted? "A young man dressed in purple said dispiritingly.
_ Age 16 years; 4th level of the spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
_ Age 15 years; 4th level of the spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
_ Age 16 years; 2nd level of the Spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
As the test proceeded, several were disapproved and returned disheartened to their homes. Those passers-by remained extremely happy and proud as they watched the progress of the test.
_ Age 15 years; 6th level of the spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
"Hahaha ... it seems like I'm the most qualified of all. I really am a dragon among the snakes. "Lin Bei said arrogantly after taking the test.
Although he did not like Lin Bei's earlier attitude, Ye Zuo looked at the other elders and said happily on his face: "Despite his arrogance, young Lin Bei has great potential, he will be a great name in our ' Golden Province 'someday.'
Zao Tian frowned at the sight of Lin Bei. Despite his arrogance and pride, he is really strong.
_ Age 17 years; 3rd level of the Spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
_ Age 16 years; 2nd level of the Spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
_ Age 15 years; 3rd level of the Spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
_ Age 15 years; 7th level of the Spiritual realm; Common elemental affinity; concentration of simple spiritual energy.
After this result, the whole audience went into an uproar, the elders looked at each other in amazement.
"Who is that guy? Where did he come from to have such strength at this age? "
"Wow ... he overcame even Lin Bei."
Several shouts of surprise rose in the crowd. Impressively, Lin Bei was calm, it was as if he knew he would be outdone by that young man.
"Young Gu Ren, it is a pleasure to welcome you to our 'Star of War School,'" an Elder said politely.
"What? Is that Gu Ren? No wonder he overcame Lin Bei, after all the Gu family is the second most powerful family in the 'Golden Province'. "A young man spoke in the crowd.
"It is said that Gu Ren already possessed the necessary qualifications to enter the Star of War School three years ago, but he was not old enough before." Another young man said in amazement.
While everyone was amazed and ecstatic about it, Zao Tian stared at that Gu Ren. Unlike Gu Wei who was extremely arrogant and almost took the life of Zao Tian.
Gu Ren showed no arrogance, other than that, he was extremely courteous and showed a certain degree of humility towards others.
After analyzing that Gu Ren for some time, Zao Tian simply decided to ignore him, he still did not have the strength for any eventual revenge with the Gu family.
After two and a half hours of testing, Zao Tian finally rose on the stage.
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