Chapter 7, The Final Selection of the Mirror Lake Daoist Academy

But this has never been Meng Chuan's goal; he aims to become a deity or a demon! His diligence and relentless pursuit are driven by a single objective—deity or demon!

The sixteen disciples of the Washing Marrow Realm fell silent

"If I lose, I have to pay with the horse painting, and if I win, you only have to cook dinner for a month. Doesn't that seem a bit unfair?" Meng Chuan hesitated and said

The footwork is swift and elusive The swordplay is also swift and elusive

I have reached the state of unity, and this is just the first step. There are still many thresholds such as the 'sword momentum' and 'condensed elixir', and I cannot afford to be lax. Meng Chuan silently said, looking around, the training ground was very quiet with only himself present, and the trees and flowers had all turned a vibrant green.

"Alright, everyone is here." Although Ge Yu's face was flushed and the smell of alcohol was strong, all the disciples behaved very well, and the instructors and teaching assistants did not dare to murmur. The first swift blade of Dongning Prefecture was truly forged through bloodshed

A figure stepped forward and ascended the arena, it was Meng Chuan

At this moment

Brother Meng, you will surely secure a place in the top three

Meng Chuan smiled

He cannot forget being tied to his father's back at the age of six, as his father fled while resisting the demon clan. In a moment of crisis, his mother even took the initiative to rush forward, delaying the monster.

Many junior brothers and sisters are quite excited, as they all know that today is the day for the final selection. The Dao Academy also intends to let them observe the competition among the senior brothers and sisters of the Mountain and Water Pavilion. Since some of the senior brothers and sisters are willing to offer guidance, many junior brothers and sisters are quite supportive of Meng Chuan.

Are you going or not?" Wan Mang smiled broadly as he looked at Bai Guan

Meng Chuan is truly very excited

His painting skills have long surpassed those of the best painters found in Dongning Prefecture, though this is also due to the relatively few painters available.

Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue are having breakfast

"Alright, let's get started now," Ge Yu said as she took a big gulp from the wine jar.

Although I also wish for Senior Brother Meng Chuan to win, to be honest, in the past competitions among the top ten disciples of the Washing Marrow Realm, Senior Brother Meng has not had any advantage. His chances of securing a place in the top three are truly slim

Currently, the entire Meng family is making every effort to cultivate the younger generation, inviting external experts in the Wulou realm to train Meng Chuan. The Wulou realm expert, Meng Dajiang, who has comprehended the essence of the blade, is naturally expected to play a significant role; he has been residing at the ancestral home recently, teaching a large number of younger clan members. As for Meng Chuan, he has had too many opportunities to receive guidance from his father, and he is already well-acquainted with his father's methods.

Meng Chuan secretly thought, "The current number one genius of Dongning Prefecture, Mei Yuanzhi, comprehended the secret technique at the age of fifteen. Just a month ago, at the age of twenty, he grasped the 'Ice Force'. He is even able to reside within the Jade Sun Palace and cultivate there.

Meng Chuan could not help but try again. In an instant, his body, mind, and technique merged into one. He moved forward through the air with the light of the blade, leaving behind one after another phantom in the training ground, accompanied by stunning flashes of the blade.

If two spots are decided and two strong competitors are eliminated, the chances of winning become significantly greater.

A thin man, reeking of alcohol and holding a wine jar, walked over

There are a total of six disciples in the Transcendence Realm, so the selection will be quick. Ge Yu said, "You six should compete first and select the top three."

However, July's father, Liu Yebai, is quite mysterious, spending most of the year away from home

... ...

Quick! Elusive!

The next day, in the early morning

At the age of fifteen, Mei Yuanzhi comprehended a secret technique, shocking the Dao Academy. The academy immediately invested heavily in his training, and the divine and demonic families sought to betroth their daughters to him. However, Mei Yuanzhi was solely focused on his cultivation and was not swayed by the temptations of the divine and demonic families. Finally, on the twelfth day of the first month this year, Mei Yuanzhi realized the 'Ice Force.' Just barely at the age of twenty, he comprehended the 'Force.' This year, he naturally has the opportunity to strive for a chance, with some hope of entering the most ancient cultivation site, 'Yuan Chushan.'

"A Chuan, today is the final selection for the quota at our Dao Academy, you are also participating today, right?" Liu Qiyue said proudly, "I have already secured my spot."

"So confident?" Liu Qiyue smiled and said, "You haven't even perfected the Washing Marrow Realm, yet you are confident in securing a top three position in the Dao Academy?"

"One month! Do you dare or not?" Liu Qiyue stared at Meng Chuan

This is the characteristic of the secret technique 'Three Autumn Leaves'

All the disciples were very respectful, and the twenty-two disciples of Shanshui Tower also bowed respectfully. This person is Ge Yu, the head of Jinghu Dao Academy. Ge Yu does not have a good reputation; he is greedy for wealth and fond of wine, and he acts without restraint.

Senior Brother Meng will definitely win

What if I win? Meng Chuan asked

Ge Yu nodded, as he was also aware of the disciples' abilities. "Well, since that is the case, this time for the demon-slaying event at Yuyang Palace, it will be Wu Qi and the Wei brothers."

"I will also receive it today," Meng Chuan said with a smile

A young man bowed and said, "Both my brother Zhang and I have only recently entered the Transcendence Realm, and we are still in the early stages of this realm. We consider ourselves to be lacking in strength and will forgo this competition."

Sometimes, things in the world are just this coincidental

Liu Qiyue carefully looked at Meng Chuan and then chuckled, saying: "If you win, I will cook dinner for you for a month. But if you fail to secure a spot, hehehe, you must give me your horse painting! Do you dare to bet?"

"The earlier one begins their training, the better. A mortal body reaches its peak at the age of 20, after which it gradually declines at a slow pace"

Yes, the three of them, Wu Qi and the others, respectfully responded as they were in the Transcendence Realm

"It is usually difficult to get you to cook even once. Fine, let's bet on this one time." Meng Chuan gritted his teeth and said, "If you lose, don't regret it then."

Dean

Oh?

Competing in the arena, winning five consecutive matches grants a spot? Then, the first one to enter the arena suffers the most loss

"What a coincidence," Meng Chuan realized, "Today is February 27, and I actually broke through the day before the internal selection quota of the Dao Academy."

After eating for a long time, Meng Chuan finally wiped the corner of his mouth and leisurely walked towards the Daoist academy

On his father's back, Meng Chuan saw his mother being overwhelmed by more and more monsters from a distance. At that moment, Meng Chuan cried out in heart-wrenching despair, while his father, with tears streaming down his face, did not look back and desperately fled. ... Finally ... . ... Meng Chuan survived

According to the rules of Yuanchu Mountain, participants in the initiation examination must not exceed the age of twenty

"Rest assured." Meng Chuan leisurely sipped his porridge, how could he refuse when his sister in July was willing to cook for him for an entire month

Mirror Lake Taoist Temple

Respectfully, Director

In these four years, he has never been negligent, diligently honing his skills, because he is well aware that there are many who excel in the foundational stage of swordsmanship, with each academy having its share. ... When the eight major academies are combined, there are even more of such outstanding practitioners ... . ... Ninety-nine percent will remain stuck at the threshold of the 'Unity Realm' for a long time, gradually becoming mediocre, and it would be fortunate if one could achieve the state of being without flaws in this lifetime.

I have finally reached the first great realm of swordsmanship - the realm of unity

"Senior Brother Wan Mang and Senior Brother Bai Guan, in the recent several competitions among the top ten disciples, the first place has always been decided between the two of them. They are certain to secure their spots." Many junior brothers and sisters were discussing fervently, some blindly supporting, while others provided clear analyses. However, they all shared a common point—anticipation for the start of the battle.

I, Meng Chuan, aspire to become a deity or a demon

Meng Chuan and the others arrived one by one and waited. There were also instructors checking their weapons to ensure that they were all unsharpened.

Meng Chuan glanced at his somewhat astonished fellow disciples below and said, "The first quota will be mine."

Dean

"If you want to go up, you may do so," Bai Guan said coldly

... ...

It is all for the sake of his son to escape

The "Galloping Horses" is the highest achievement of Meng Chuan, a long scroll painting depicting a total of one hundred horses with different expressions. It took more than a year to complete. Liu Qiyue has been coveting it ever since she saw it once. Even Lian Yunqingping, after seeing it once, expressed her willingness to offer three thousand taels of silver along with two pieces of her precious jade in exchange. Meng Chuan is reluctant to part with it.

The area surrounding the arena is separated by ten zhang, preventing the observing disciples from approaching.

Do not regret even if you lose! Liu Qiyue put down her chopsticks and stood up to leave, saying, I am going to the Taoist academy. Don't be so scared that you won't dare to come back at noon today.

After performing continuously for more than ten times, Meng Chuan finally stopped, unable to suppress his excitement: "Three autumns' leaves, a single leaf falls and three autumns are complete! I have finally comprehended! I have finally comprehended!"

"Who will be the first to go up?" Most of the disciples of the Mountain Water Pavilion turned their attention to two individuals: one was the robust and smiling Wan Mang, and the other was the extremely stern Bai Guan. In the competitions among the top ten disciples, it is usually these two who determine the first place.

Wu Qi has attained the perfection of the Transcendence Realm

Mei Yuanzhi originally came from an ordinary family in Dongning Prefecture. His mother was a maid, and his father was merely a practitioner at the脱胎境 level.

There are a total of sixteen disciples in the Mountain and Water Pavilion. Ge Yu looked at Meng Chuan and the others one by one, "Each of you can compete. I will explain the rules. If you are confident, you can go directly to the arena! Face the challenges from your fellow disciples. As long as you achieve five consecutive victories, you will earn a spot. Furthermore... if you lose twice, you will no longer be eligible to compete for the spot."

It has been four years

The Wei brothers, who are also in the late stage of the Transcendence Realm, indeed possess significant advantages in strength

At the age of eleven, I practiced the Falling Leaves Blade.

"Respected Dean, I challenged last night and lost all three matches," said a strong, dark-skinned young man.

Upon arriving at the Dao Academy, Meng Chuan noticed that many disciples were bustling about in the arena area