"Who is that person? How can they possess such ability?"
"Even Pu Yin from the strongest academy stopped at the seventh level. Someone actually managed to be more powerful than her!"
The cultivators were abuzz, their voices rising in constant discussion.
To pass the third level of the Thunder Cloud Tower was already a feat for the exceptional. Any cultivator who progressed further would be fiercely sought after by the major academies! Those who passed the seventh level of the Thunder Cloud Tower would shake the entire Dragon Domain.
The old man seemed to hear their murmurs and quickly explained, "The one who passed the trial comes from the Xuanzhou Continent. She is Feng Ninghe!"
"Xuanzhou Continent? Where is that place?"
"Isn't that place said to be barren and lacking in resources, with spiritual energy far inferior to the Dragon Domain? How can someone still pass the seventh level?"
The cultivators were eager to rush to Feng Ninghe and see for themselves what kind of person possessed such capability.
A familiar name echoed in her ears, and a pretty figure in the crowd jumped up with excitement.
"Master is so amazing!"
Bai Niannian's bright eyes sparkled with starlight, and her clean, fair face was filled with a smile. "I've embarrassed Master, only managing to pass the fifth level."
Feng Xing chuckled softly, her gaze towards Bai Niannian holding a hint of tenderness. "Six Lord, Feng Linyuan, and I only passed the sixth level. You passing the fifth level already surpasses most people. Remember, in this trial involving thousands, only the three of us passed the sixth level."
Bai Niannian's smile did not change in the slightest. Her gaze continuously swept around the Thunder Cloud Tower, clearly waiting for something.
Su Hongxiu's eyes were filled with admiration. He raised his gaze and quietly stared at the tall Thunder Cloud Tower before him.
He had a premonition.
Feng Ninghe's future achievements would be no less than his own. Perhaps, before long, she would leave him far behind.
Just like Si Jianye, that man was like that too...
Where there was joy, there was also sorrow.
Upon hearing that Feng Ninghe had passed the seventh level trial of the Thunder Cloud Tower, Sheng Linglong incredulously reached out and rubbed her ears. "Did I hear that right? That woman actually passed the seventh level of the Thunder Cloud Tower?"
Du Chang's brows furrowed slightly, a hint of depth appearing on his handsome face. His cool, thin voice slowly fell, "I also didn't expect her to possess such ability."
During the trial, he had a premonition that the woman was no ordinary individual.
It was just that he hadn't expected Feng Ninghe to be so capable, to the point of passing the final level of the Thunder Cloud Tower.
If her performance in the trial was all due to luck, then passing the seventh level of the Thunder Cloud Tower was definitely not a coincidence.
Even he had only passed the fifth level.
Du Chang knew very well how difficult the trial was. That woman truly had talent.
The disciples of Shengtian Academy were equally incredulous, their eyes even showing a hint of worry. "We underestimated Feng Ninghe, and even offended her. Will she hold a grudge and come looking for us for revenge?"
"What are you afraid of?"
Sheng Linglong rolled her eyes and pointed at them. "With Shengtian Academy here, the sky won't fall. Besides, I'm here to back you up. Whatever happens, it will come at me."
The disciples of Shengtian Academy immediately fell silent and said no more.
Du Chang specifically looked at Sheng Linglong, his words carrying a strong warning. "Linglong, that woman is more formidable than we imagined. You must not offend her again. If possible, we should even strive to recruit her into Shengtian Academy."
He surmised that other academies were also eyeing her covetously, trying every means to recruit Feng Ninghe.
Their Shengtian Academy would naturally not let such talent slip away.
"Brother Du! That woman comes from the Xuanzhou Continent and has no real substance. She must have been lucky to pass the trial!"
Sheng Linglong bit her lip unwillingly, retorting fiercely, "Brother Du, don't be blinded by her!"
Du Chang looked at her with utter helplessness. "Linglong, stop being willful. Even I couldn't reach the seventh level. Her ability to pass it proves she has the capability."
How could Sheng Linglong be willing to admit that someone was better than her?
She moved her lips, wanting to say more, but Du Chang spoke first. "Regarding the recruitment, I still need to discuss it with the Dean. I shall take my leave first."
Du Chang did not linger and strode forward.
The man's figure gradually receded from view.
Sheng Linglong stomped her foot, her eyes filled with anger.
She and Du Chang had known each other since childhood, but she had never seen Brother Du praise her like this.
Du Chang had only met that woman a few times, yet he praised Feng Ninghe so highly!
"Miss Sheng, may I have a word with you?"
Suddenly, a woman's voice rang out from behind.
It was Lin Yuran who spoke.
Ji Binyu stood quietly beside her.
The two of them also hadn't expected Feng Ninghe to be able to pass all the trials.
This also filled Lin Yuran with murderous intent, and she secretly resolved to take Feng Ninghe's life!
If this woman were allowed to develop further, she would eventually become uncontrollable.
At that time, it would be difficult to obtain Feng Ninghe's secrets.
Seeing the two standing behind her, Sheng Linglong raised an eyebrow, her arrogant gaze sweeping over them. "I heard you couldn't even pass the fourth level. I have nothing to say to you."
She turned and walked away without hesitation.
However, Lin Yuran's next sentence made her stop.
"Miss Sheng, we, like Feng Ninghe, come from the Xuanzhou Continent. Looking across the Dragon Domain, perhaps no one understands her temperament better than we do."
As the saying goes, know yourself and your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles.
To deal with Feng Ninghe, one must first understand her temperament thoroughly.
Sheng Linglong turned her head and glanced at Lin Yuran. "Oh? Then tell me, is there anything that might interest me?"
A hint of ruthlessness appeared on Lin Yuran's bright face, her voice slightly deepened. "I have a way to deal with Feng Ninghe, but I have one condition: that you allow the two of us to enter Shengtian Academy."
"You want to enter Shengtian Academy?"
Sheng Linglong seemed to hear something preposterous and chuckled. "Logically, passing the third level grants eligibility to enter the academy. But you come from the Xuanzhou Continent. To think you would aspire to claim a spot in the academy from such a remote place is simply laughable."
Lin Yuran was not angered, her smile unchanged on her bright face. "Miss Sheng, Feng Ninghe and I have a past grievance. As the saying goes, when you have a common enemy, you are friends. I can help you deal with Feng Ninghe. You've seen this woman's abilities. If she is not stopped, it will be difficult to deal with her later."
A few faint glints quietly appeared in Sheng Linglong's eyes.
That woman had made her lose face in front of everyone. How could she swallow that insult?
Now, even Brother Du looked at Feng Ninghe with new eyes.
She could not tolerate any impurities, nor could she tolerate that woman acting recklessly and riding over her.
Without further hesitation, Sheng Linglong looked at the two before her. "You are welcome to Shengtian Academy. I hope your performance will not disappoint me."