"What do we do now?" Hu Xian'er frowned. "With so many experts here, if we force our way through, it will likely be another bloody battle."
"It seems that to enter Zhongzhou Academy, we must go through all of this!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "No wonder those who can enter Zhongzhou Academy are all top geniuses. This is true. Who can emerge from the sea of blood and not be an extraordinary individual!"
As these words were spoken, the others all nodded, but they felt a sense of apprehension. So many peerless prodigies were not easy to deal with.
"Leave the ancient battlefield as quickly as possible to avoid being slaughtered!"
Lu Fan declared, his aura becoming grand. In that instant, his figure transformed into a stream of light, charging towards the peerless prodigies with a terrifying presence.
At the same time, seeing this scene before them, the others were thrown into a state of panic. They had clearly not expected Lu Fan to be so formidable, charging towards them alone.
"Brothers, it's time to seize the spirit pearls!"
With a loud shout, a peerless prodigy immediately charged forward, appearing exceptionally terrifying. No one could easily stop him.
A chaotic battle instantly erupted, and everyone surged forward. However, facing these peerless prodigies, Lu Fan remained very calm, not taking it too seriously. These individuals might be peerless prodigies, but their strength was far from his own. If he were to use his full power, he could naturally handle them with ease.
After a period of fierce fighting, the entire ancient battlefield was awash with blood. Those who survived were truly the cream of the crop, each possessing a powerful aura. However, they dared not act rashly, for the strength of those who obtained the spirit pearls was even more terrifying, and they were truly deserving of their achievements.
"If you continue to obstruct us, you will end up like them, dying on this ancient battlefield!"
Ouyang Qingqing spoke, her gaze sweeping over the assembled crowd with sharp eyes. This was no ordinary time, and she understood clearly that if these people could not be controlled, it would not be a good thing for them.
The others also understood and did not make another move, feeling helpless.
Not long after, Lu Fan and the others left the ancient battlefield and arrived in Liuli City, where Elder Wuming had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing the ten blood-soaked individuals, each holding a spirit pearl, he nodded with satisfaction. "Your ability to obtain the spirit pearls is enough to prove that you are qualified to join Zhongzhou Academy!"
"Elder Wuming, to obtain these spirit pearls, the cost inside was immense. Peerless prodigies were almost wiped out!" Lu Fan stated directly. "Is Zhongzhou Academy's selection of students too cruel?"
Many of those present looked at Lu Fan, feeling a sense of shock. This was precisely what they wanted to say, but they hadn't expected Lu Fan to dare to speak so frankly, without any reservation.
"You are correct, that is indeed the case!"
Elder Wuming nodded. "This is also the rule of our Zhongzhou Academy. To enter Zhongzhou Academy, one must undergo multiple layers of tempering to be qualified. After all, Zhongzhou Academy is not a place one can enter or leave as they please!"
"For the sake of the best resources, they are even willing to pay with the lives of many students!"
The young master of the Tao family smiled. "Zhongzhou Academy's model seems a bit questionable!"
The crowd was surprised again. To say such a thing in front of Elder Wuming was extraordinary, making one suspect they were acting with impunity.
"You two little thorns have made me see you in a new light!" Elder Wuming chuckled. "Even if those peerless prodigies don't die on the ancient battlefield, they will eventually die on the path of imperial contention. This is their destiny!"
"Imperial contention?"
Lu Fan trembled slightly. He was quite wary of this new term. For some reason, hearing the words "imperial path" gave him a sense of inexplicable dread, even fear.
"Since you have obtained the spirit pearls, follow me into the academy!"
Elder Wuming said nothing more and directly addressed the assembled crowd, appearing completely unreserved. No matter how cruel the competition was, these were the rules set by Zhongzhou Academy, and even he could not change them.
"Where is Zhongzhou Academy located?"
Ouyang Qingqing was somewhat surprised and filled with anticipation. If she could enter Zhongzhou Academy, she would be able to glimpse its various resources, something she had always wanted to do.
"Zhongzhou Academy is in Liuli City. In other words, Liuli City is Zhongzhou Academy!" Elder Wuming smiled slightly.
"What do you mean by that?" Hu Xian'er was somewhat surprised and very confused. Elder Wuming's words were enigmatic, leaving her somewhat bewildered.
"Within the entire Liuli City, there is a barrier, and this barrier is the gateway to Zhongzhou Academy!" Elder Wuming stated directly. "Stepping through the gate is entering Zhongzhou Academy. Those who can enter Zhongzhou Academy are all heavenly prodigies. I hope you can grow and protect every inch of land in Zhengzhou!"
After speaking, Elder Wuming led the crowd towards Zhongzhou Academy, directly entering the barrier and disappearing within Liuli City.
Upon entering the barrier, Lu Fan and the others discovered that the spiritual energy around them was more than ten times stronger than outside. There was even the power of the Heavenly Dao, which made them feel somewhat dazed.
Looking at the massive gate, the crowd felt a sense of peace and profound emotion. This place was like a fairyland, deeply touching their hearts.
"In Zhongzhou Academy, there are countless blessed lands and heavenly caves. You can go there to cultivate first, or you can claim them as your own, as long as you have sufficient strength!"
Elder Wuming smiled. "Here, you can only rely on yourselves, not your families. I hope you can survive and successfully emerge from Zhongzhou Academy!"
"Elder Wuming, why does that sound a bit unsettling to me?" Hu Xian'er frowned. "Why do you say that? Are there some unwritten rules within Zhongzhou Academy?"
"Within Zhongzhou Academy, those who can leave alive are all peerless mighty figures!" Elder Wuming stated directly. "Within Zhongzhou Academy, you can act with impunity, and no one will trouble you. As long as you wish, you can do anything you want!" Su Dan Novel Network
The crowd was filled with suspicion. "Does the Elder mean that within Zhongzhou Academy, there is no control? Even if disciples fight amongst themselves, the elders will not intervene?"
"That's right. Within Zhongzhou Academy, any resource needs to be fought for. As long as you have sufficient strength, you can dominate Zhongzhou Academy, and in doing so, you will obtain endless resources. This is the system of Zhongzhou Academy!"
Upon hearing this, the eyes of the crowd became somewhat moved. They clearly had not expected Zhongzhou Academy to be like this, and they were caught off guard.