Chapter 10, Gathering at the Bai Residence

The genius of the Bai family, the foremost talent of Tianyong City, and one of the four great beauties, has attracted various forces from the State of Chu. Unbeknownst to her, this beautiful young woman has already accumulated numerous accolades that command admiration.

Congratulations to the head of the Bai family on their birthday At this moment, beneath the red carpet steps leading to the viewing platform, people continuously offered their congratulations, while Bai Qingsong clasped his hands together and smiled broadly at those around him

The thunderous sound approached from afar, drawing nearer and nearer, as the legion and the golden lion chariot gradually appeared in the crowd's line of sight

Chen Yu, nearly sixteen years old, has not yet awakened his star soul to become a martial arts practitioner, but he possesses the strength of the eighth level of body refinement, giving him hope to enter the academy's martial arts department

Qin Yao has also arrived; she is exceptionally gifted and entered the Royal Academy over a year ago. Now, among the four great beauties of Tianyong City, three have actually gathered here

The four major martial arts academies gathered in front of the viewing platform at the training ground, congregating in a location directly facing the crowd. At this moment, one person calmly stated: "Today, those under the age of sixteen who possess the strength of thirty-six bulls may participate in this assessment, with the opportunity to enter one of our four major martial arts academies. Now, those who meet the criteria and are willing may come to the stage."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd became agitated. However, many sighed; being under sixteen years old and possessing the immense strength of thirty-six bulls only qualified one to participate in the assessment. For martial practitioners, one must reach the sixth level of body refinement to possess such immense strength. Many people did not even have the qualifications to take the assessment.

There is also the Royal Academy, which is an institution established by the royal family and has ties to the royal background of the State of Chu

At this moment, on the stands, Bai Qiuxue's figure stood up, and in an instant, all the gazes that had been on Lin Yue were drawn towards him.

Qin Chuan and others dismounted from their warhorses and immediately stepped onto the arena, taking their seats in a certain area of the stands. The crowd's gaze turned towards that direction, where the stands were occupied by prominent families and influential forces from Tianyong City. Each of them had brought along their outstanding young successors.

Many people began to whisper among themselves, while Qin Chuan's gaze swept over the crowd below, as if searching for something. Soon, his eyes fell upon a figure.

Indeed. The elder of the Ye family nodded slightly, leading the visitors forward. Although there were not many of them, their presence was substantial, as he was a super strong individual at the Yuanfu realm

At this moment, Bai Qingsong, the current head of the Bai family, is seated in the viewing platform. Beside him is a sixteen-year-old girl with fair skin, long hair cascading over her shoulders, and a well-proportioned figure, making her a rare beauty

"Asking Heaven." Qin Chuan's pupils slightly contracted; Qin Wentian had truly arrived

Rumbling! At that moment, on the distant bluestone street, the sound of iron hooves reverberated, and thousands of horses galloped. Even from a great distance, a strong tremor was still felt here. The crowd's gaze involuntarily turned towards that direction, their pupils collectively narrowing.

The capital of the State of Chu, the Silver Feather Knights. Everyone's pupils froze; someone from Chu has arrived

A crisp sound echoed as the knights dismounted their steeds in perfect unison, except for the one at the forefront. He placed his hands on his helmet and slowly removed it, revealing a pair of sharp eyes; it was none other than the Cold Eagle. He addressed Bai Qingsong, saying: "Chudu, Silver Feather Knight Order, extends birthday wishes to the head of the Bai Qingsong family"

"Brother Qinchuan has arrived, please take a seat." Bai Qingsong remained seated, speaking淡淡ly with a hint of a cold smile at the corner of his mouth

The leader tightened the reins, his gaze fixed sharply on Bai Qingsong in the stands ahead.

As soon as he finished speaking, someone stepped forward to present a congratulatory gift

The Knight Legion! The crowd's pupils contracted, silver helmets, silver armor, silver saddles, pure white steeds like snow, galloping ahead of the rest. As they simultaneously charged towards this direction with a roar, the crowd seemed to see only a blur of silvery-white shadows, their hearts involuntarily trembling intensely.

However, Qin Wentian knew that Bai Qiuxue had not ceased absorbing the essence of heaven and earth. Otherwise, with Bai Qiuxue's innate talent combined with his assistance, she might have communicated with the martial destiny stars of the third heaven even earlier

If there are exceptionally gifted individuals with special circumstances, such as those who have communicated with the dual heavens or have condensed star souls from higher martial destiny stars, the conditions may be relaxed

The Knight Legion in Tianyong City is certainly not this powerful; it is evident that they have come from the imperial city. The crowd thought to themselves, and in an instant, this Knight Legion halted in front of the training ground. All that the onlookers could see were the pairs of pitch-black eyes of the knights, sharp and terrifying; a single glance was enough to make one's heart tremble.

Qin Wentian had already arrived, mingling among the crowd. His gaze was calm, yet within this calmness, there seemed to be a hint of determination.

The Imperial Star Academy, indeed, exists. As long as one steps into the Imperial Star Academy, they are destined to become a powerful figure at the Yuanfu level. The Yuanfu level is regarded as a significant status throughout the State of Chu. Many individuals displayed excitement and eagerness, including members of prominent families, who held high hopes for the disciples within their clans

At this moment, in the distance, a line of figures approaches in parallel, causing the pupils of the crowd to constrict. The Wu Fu Academy of Chu has arrived, and many of those present today have come specifically for the recruitment of disciples by the academy, taking advantage of this opportunity.

Ning Jianing, at the age of only 15, is said to have already reached the seventh level of body refinement, and last year he awakened his star soul, making him an extraordinary individual

It seems that the rumors about the Ye family intending to form a marriage alliance with the Bai family are indeed true. Many people secretly thought that those who had come to the imperial city must have a good relationship with the Ye family

Only Bai Qingsong stood there with a faint smile, looking at Leng Ying, and said with a smile: "Thank you very much, please take a seat"

In the city, magnificent towers and palaces stand tall, their grand architecture appearing even more imposing under the refraction of sunlight. Ancient bluestone streets extend towards a common destination, where a vast training ground is located. Behind the training ground, a majestic grandstand is constructed, and further back lies an expansive residence, the Bai family mansion in Tianyong City

Lin Yue, not yet sixteen years old, is at the seventh level of the Body Refinement Realm. At the age of thirteen, she condensed her first Star Soul and is one of the four great beauties of Tianyong City

Autumn Snow, this is what you have brought to me, to the Bai family! Bai Qingsong tightly clasped his hands, suppressing his surging emotions, murmuring softly to the girl beside him. He knew that the reason for this magnificent moment was singular: the person beside him, his daughter, Bai Qiuxue

However, the most striking sight was the figure slowly approaching along the cobblestone street in the middle. It was a few carriages; although there were only a few, the scene was not grand. However, the patterns carved on the carriages, which were of the type used for transporting books and illustrations, featured a tulip design. In front, the carriage was being pulled by a dragon horse with antennae.

The Kamikaze Academy and the Seven Stars Martial House, the most prestigious martial arts academies in the State of Chu, have all arrived. Everyone was filled with excitement. Although there are many martial arts academies in the State of Chu, the four major forces that have come this time are the most prominent among them. Clearly, they all wish to compete for Bai Qiuxue. Other forces, knowing they cannot compete, have simply chosen not to attend

The cultivation of these individuals is naturally different from that of Qin Wentian. Even those who are capable of condensing star souls began their training before they could condense them. Bai Qiuxue is no exception; however, later on, Qin Wentian advised Bai Qiuxue to cease her cultivation and to avoid absorbing the primordial energy of heaven and earth into her body as much as possible

The gaze of the crowd was predominantly fixed on Lin Yue. Bai Qiuxue and Lin Yue were both among the four great beauties of Tianyong City, and being of similar age, they were often compared to each other. However, at this moment, Lin Yue seemed to have been left behind.

The Mo family from Chudu has come to congratulate the head of the Bai family, Bai Qingsong

Suddenly, the ground trembled, and from afar, it seemed to surge forward with a galloping momentum. The crowd's gaze abruptly shifted, turning to look behind them, where they beheld a group of iron-clad cavalry charging forth, sweeping through like a tempest, arriving in an instant at the training ground, causing the crowd to part and create a pathway.

The Tulip Badge signifies a visitor from the Ye family. Those with broad knowledge were taken aback; the Ye family is at the height of its power, with numerous talents emerging from within. The descendants of the Ye family include exceptionally gifted martial artists studying at the Martial Arts Academy in the imperial city, some serving in the military, and others, women, who have caught the attention of royal offspring and married into the imperial family. This can be said to be a time of great prosperity, comparable to the Qin family during the lifetime of Qin Wu.

"Master Bai, your daughter is only sixteen years old, yet her future is boundless," someone said with a smile, looking at the young girl beside Bai Qingsong.

"Alright, those who wish to participate in this assessment, please come forward," said Tang Lin. He was one of the assessors from the Royal Academy. To demonstrate the Royal Academy's emphasis on Bai Qiuxue, not only did Tang Lin arrive, but there were also several others beside him, one of whom was his senior apprentice.

"You are being too polite." Bai Qingsong replied casually, as the crowd gathered around grew larger and more lively. Moreover, many people had brought their younger generation from home, clearly for the purpose of the academy's enrollment.

An elderly man stepped out of the tulip carriage ahead, exuding a vigorous spirit and with bright, piercing eyes. Bai Qingsong stood up and, with great courtesy, said: "It is an honor for you, Elder Ye, to come here; your presence elevates this humble abode. Please, take a seat."

At the lower part of the training arena, young individuals took the stage one after another, all possessing extraordinary demeanor. Meanwhile, in the stands of the training arena, some young members of major forces from Tianyong City also entered the arena in succession

Bai Qingsong intends to form a marriage alliance with the Ye family. It is rumored that two days ago, an iron cavalry personally arrived at the Qin residence, insisting that they must come today. It seems that today, the Bai family will bring Bai Qiuxue to the Imperial Star Academy to annul that marriage arrangement. In this case, the only ones who will be embarrassed will be the Qin family.

The cold eagle nodded slightly, then proceeded along the red carpet towards the side of the grandstand to take a seat. At that moment, the sound of pounding iron hooves echoed once more, causing the hearts of the crowd to tremble in unison. Moreover, this time, it seemed as if several cobblestone streets were resonating with the sound simultaneously

The crimson flames soared in the sky, casting a fiery glow upon the earth, enveloping the ancient capital of Tianyong City.

The capital of Chu, the Prince of Zijun's residence, came to celebrate the birthday of the head of the Bai family, Bai Qingsong