Dance Of The Phoenix
22. Recruitment of New Students

The banquet was only attended by Gu Shan and Gu Yihan alone as representatives of the Duke's Residence. Therefore, Gu Yuena, Gu Yuan, and Gu Yesha chose to return to the residence because they felt there was nothing to do. Moreover, they should also prepare to return to the academy in the near future.

Actually Gu Yuan might not need to go to the academy, but he had a task from his teacher so he had to leave in the next few days. While the announcement of the admission of new students from the various academies had been announced, Gu Yuena was ordered to immediately choose which academy to enroll in. Gu Yuan will take care of it.

Along the way Gu Yuena thought about the academy. Chu Xin explained about the academy formed by each of the 3 palaces for the recruitment of palace disciples at the end of the semester.

The three palaces would recruit the best disciples from their respective run academies to take on the duties in the palace and train to a higher level. Of course it is the desire of everyone as well as the purpose of the prospective students who will register.

Unfortunately, Gu Yuena had no intention of entering any academy. Where is there an academy or a palace that accepts witches?

"Miss, I recommend entering Yuansu Academy. Among the 3 academies, compared to Luye Academy and Yinyang Academy, Yuansu Academy was the largest academy. They have an academy branch based on elements. Since Miss has the fire element, it will enter the Huoyuan branch. If it gets a chance to enter Yuansu Academy where the entire element becomes one, it will have greater potential."

Gu Yuena thought for a moment, then asked something. "Why doesn't Tao Palace do the hiring?"

Chu Xin smiled wryly. "Miss, the Taoist Palace studied Taoist law and dedicated itself to being a monk and monk. Anyone can enter, but must be willing to shave their hair and become a monk without meddling in the affairs of the world forever."

"Bad idea." Gu Yuena immediately retreated. Her image as a dangerous girl would fall just because of that profession.

"Then, Miss will go to Yuansu Academy?" Chu Xin made sure, looking hopeful.

Gu Yuena looked at Chu Xin lazily, then sighed. "Yes, Yuansu Academy. But ...." It seems like he thought of something.

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"New identity?" Gu Yuan was surprised to hear Gu Yuena's condition for going to the academy.

Gu Yuena nodded confidently. "Sister take it easy, I just want to feel how it feels to not be recognized as the Fourth Miss of the Duke Gu Residence. After all, identity doesn't matter, which is important knowledge."

"But you can get in trouble."

Gu Yuena pouted. "Nobody's ever seen my real face. Gu Yuena is a veiled woman hiding inside the residence helping the Duke obediently, while my new identity is someone who is free and unattached."

"But ...."

"Here you go, or I don't want to go to school!" Gu Yuena had already thought about it. If he is found out as a witch with a false identity, he can still go home with his true identity.

Gu Yuan was depressed. If not for school, when would Gu Yuena develop? It could have been that he had asked Luo Yi for help, but Luo Yi was also not at ease!

Being urged, Gu Yuan could only agree to it by force. "You can use another identity. But if one day has to enter Yuansu Palace, you must not use a false identity or the consequences will be more complicated."

Gu Yuena nodded quickly. After all, who would want to enter Yuansu Palace? He just wants to study at the academy, that's all. He heard from Chu Xin, Yuansu Academy has the largest and most complete library, even forbidden books are most likely there. I can't wait for that day to come.

"Then, your name is Gu Yue." Gu Yuan could not think of any other names. If it was 'Nana', it could only be mentioned by the closest person. He did not want the call to be used for a false name.

"Agreed!" Gu Yuena smiled with satisfaction.

Gu Yuena returned to her room. He was so happy he almost jumped. His brother was the most reliable. He did not need to worry about anything else, as his identity from now on would be disguised.

Having just arrived from a long trip, Gu Yuena thought about taking a bath. Just about to call Chu Xin to prepare the water, suddenly a black cat jumped from the ceiling and directly stuck to her.

"Xiao Hey!" Gu Yuena was surprised to realize Xiao Hei had fallen on his head. He picked up Xiao Hei, then looked at him with a slash.

"Meow~" Xiao Hei lowered his head apologizing.

Gu Yuena could not be enraged by this timidity in front of her. He let go of his annoyance and hugged the tiny cat he so longed for.

"Xiao Hey, where have you been for half a year? Don't you miss me?"

"Miaw~ ... Xiao Hei misses Miss very much!"

Gu Yuena was silent for a while. He pulled Xiao Hei away from his embrace, letting the tiny cat hang in his hands. "When have you been able to talk since?"

"Xiao Hei belongs to Miss, Miss can talk to Xiao Hei, miaw!"

"Xiao Hei... Have you been cultivating all this time, only then can you talk to me? You ... not my cute cat anymore, but a low-level monster ...." Gu Yuena pouted.

"Miss, miss! No crying! Miaw ... Xiao Hei remains Miss's cute cat. Xiao Hei just wanted to protect Miss, miaw!" Xiao Hei spoke at a fast tempo while moving his arms and legs hanging.

"Xiao Hey ...." Gu Yuena hugged the black cat tightly until Xiao Hei was tight.

"Miaws! Miss, Xiao Hei cannot breathe! Miaw!"

Gu Yuena took off her embrace. He placed Xiao Hei on the table, then sat down on the chair while looking at the black cat.

"Explain to me, how did you do it?" Gu Yuena is in serious mode.

"The book that Miss 'purchased' that day was very useful. Xiao Hei studied it for half a year and managed to achieve a new breakthrough! Miaw!"

Gu Yuena looked at him full of probing. "really? It's not that you're a monster that's hurt until it can only be a cat, is it? I see your instincts are very good. Even recognize books that have not been used for hundreds of years."

Xiao Hei froze at that very instant. He put on a cute face and teary eyes, trying to tear Gu Yuena down. "Miss ... Miss doesn't want Xiao Hei anymore? Miaw~"

Gu Yuena kept a flat face. "Don't try to trick me."

"Miaws! Miss, Xiao Hei will obey and will protect Miss well. Xiao Hei was not like any other monster. Miss don't drive Xiao Hei, miaw!" Xiao Hei was increasingly showing his sadness.

Gu Yuena remained flat, then she sighed. "That's it, not entirely your fault. This time, I'll forgive you."

"Miaws! Miss is the best! The most beautiful and the most beautiful lady! No one can match Miss in this world, miaw!"

"Here you go, don't lick anymore." Gu Yuena maintained her calm demeanor. Although in truth, he thrashed in his heart and was eager to pinch Xiao Hei to the brink!

This little cat is too cute!

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The day on which the opening of the entire academy began.

The entire academy this time held a registration and test that could be carried out by anyone. As long as they passed the first entrance test, they could go to the academy and become selected academy disciples.

Yuansu Academy is the most crowded. In addition to being an element academy, they also received various trainings for each profession. Most of those who enroll are hunters and mages, as a general profession that is not too complicated.

Each element will be collected in several divisions of the academy. Huoyuan for fire element, Shuiyuan for water element, Bingyuan for ice element, Tuyuan for earth element, Leiyuan for lightning or thunder element, Zhiyuan for plant, Fengyuan for wind, and, and Qingyuan for light. Each division has certain qualifications so it must screen applicants with different tests from each division.

The two-story building on the west side of the Capital City is the registration center of Yuansu Academy in the capital city of Yi. Each student applying will enter the elemental division and be directed to their respective test area.

The figure of a refined-featured man walked among the crowd. The look was simple, with a unique red iris as well as a reddish black mane covered with a hat, more like a commoner than the group of nobles who enlisted in Huoyuan Division. He walked quietly with a black cat sitting on his arm comfortably, then handed over the registration token that had been prepared.

The fat man standing guard at the door of the test area saw the token. He saw a handsome young man in front of him. "Gu Yue's? You look more like a 16-year-old than a 17-year-old." He sneered.

The fat man snorted as he filled the token with something using spiritual power and returned it. He also hinted Gu Yue to enter the test area.

Gu Yue received the token, then left as directed. The fat man looked at Gu Yue cynically, then looked at the children lining up in front. He also snorted. "It looks like there's going to be a lot of failures this year."

The little man walked leisurely along with his little cat. The reddish iris saw a group of prospective students who gathered to see the test arrangements to be carried out. He slipped in the crowd with the small body, then saw the inscription on the notice board.

The test of Huoyuan Division was done simply. That is, anyone who can survive the pressure for one incense stick, will pass the first selection and continue with the selection of the fight. For the second selection, prospective students will fight each other. It is the winner who escapes.

The two simple selections managed to make the participants confident they could get through. But the tiny young man only displayed a face with no interest before finally going to the test site. Since Yuansu Academy is a top-notch academy, surely the test will not be as simple as it says.

"Miaw, miss, you're very calm. Did you know something?" The black cat on his arm spoke curiously.

"The first selection should test one's foundation. I have faced the pressure of Ye Suanwu's fifth level, the test this time will not be much different from my fight with Ye Suanwu."

The young man let out a feminine voice that supported his delicate features. Who would have thought, that handsome young man turned out to be Gu Yuena. He is not responsible in disguise, directly disguised as a man so that his identity is further from reality.

Moreover, Gu Yuena was also avoiding unnecessary relationships. As a girl, let alone with the beauty she had, it would be quite troublesome. He also did not want to listen to the envy of various women.

Being a man is not bad either. He can immediately play physically if someone oppresses him without having to listen to disgusting speech.

"The average strength of these participants is level three and four, Miss there is no need to worry."

"This is just a test start. All one needed to watch out for was the real test in Yuansu Academy. I hear, Yuansu Academy has more complicated exams than most." Gu Yuena became impatient to taste the taste of the test.

"Miaw, Miss is indeed the greatest in the world!"

Gu Yuena continued her steps to join the exam that was about to be conducted. Registration will be closed soon, that's when the exam is held.

While waiting, Gu Yuena sat down to observe the examinees. There were very many nobles who came, both with him and younger or older. Those nobles had many fans and were respected everywhere.

That was the reason Gu Yuena was disguised. He is lazy to face people and does not like to be mobbed.

Some nobles keep their image to look good. But there are others that are arbitrary. A few men snuffed at another man who looked shabby, it was a common thing that happened. While the women gossiped and dropped each other.

"Miss, don't you want to save that kid?" Xiao Hei glanced at Gu Yuena who looked unconcerned after seeing a young man ridiculed by a noble.

"That's life. No need to interfere." Gu Yuena said casually.

When he was attacked, did anyone defend him? In both the first and second lives, he never received anyone's help at the lowest point of his life. That makes him confident, even to be strong, he has to go past his own lows to be ready to take on big responsibilities.

Some may think that he is too cruel and selfish. But for someone who lives life alone without support, it's not strange.

"Seeze everything!"

The loud noise came from the center of the arena. They all instantly approached and made the arena a center to see a young man announcing the exam.

It seems like that guy is a senior. It could be seen from how the man looked at the participants with a hint of arrogance.

"Registration time is up. My name is Mo Cheng, the third year disciple of Huoyuan Division. I will give you one minute to prepare for the exam and neatly march around this arena. The first exam will begin!"

Everyone immediately flocked in search of a line. Gu Yuena only needed to slightly move aside to get the middle row. Since in the test it was not allowed to bring any creatures, Xiao Hei went to another place to watch from a corner.

Right after a minute passed, the center of the arena opened up, taking out a tall pillar from underground. There is an iron box on top of the pillar of approximately 8 meters. The pillar in the center of the arena was enough to hold such a large iron box, as if there was something inside.

Mo Cheng remained standing on top of the arena watching the examinees with a grin. "You know that the first test is to endure the pressure for one stick of incense. But the pressure that will be used this time is different from the previous year's exam."

Mo Cheng unlocked the iron box using spiritual power. The sound of iron crackling rang out, accompanied by the chains coming off. The box began to show signs of opening up with a light sneaking out of it.

Seen in the box, a huge rhino was displayed motionless. The rhino is like a statue. It has four horns and two heads facing the participants. Its size reaching 8 meters made it look extremely large and monstrous. Plus, those red eyes and fiery skin added to the fear of many participants.

"This is a level 5 Twin Fire Rhino. The strength of a level 5 monster was equivalent to that of a tier 6 and 7 human. I hope you guys don't disappoint and can last for one stick of incense. If any of you fall ...."

Bruck

Some participants fell unconscious when they saw a rhinoceros that big, some had seizures due to pressure. The officers immediately took him in, a sign that the man had been eliminated.

Mo Cheng snorted. "As it will happen. If you want to become a true cultivator, then it must be mentally strong and accept any form of pressure. If you pass out, how will you survive under the monster attack while on the hunt? Don't be a joke!"

Mo Cheng's speech pierced the participants who were trying to endure the pressure. The flames around the monster gave off a high pressure, causing many of them to collapse and experience tremendous shock.

Some nobles as well as trained people looked better. Although sweat poured profusely, they still stood firm compared to the other participants who had fallen and kneeled.

Gu Yuena entered among the people who were still standing firmly. His gaze was centered on the two-headed monster. His red iris could see there was a lot of fire energy that was causing the pressure to come out. Obviously, the rhino is dead.

There were so many secrets in every palace, Gu Yuena could not wait to find out what happened to the rhino.

Almost the entire side of Gu Yuena collapsed. Remaining a burly man next to him, seemed to have almost knelt down and had trembled violently. He glanced at Gu Yuena who looked like a brooding boy. He became astonished.

"Hey, what level are you at?" The man asked tremblingly.

Gu Yuena turned her head towards him then replied, "Four."

"Four?" The man was more astonished. "I'm on level four, how can that rhinoceros pressure me! Hey, you, what kind of thing are you using here?"

Gu Yuena looked at him for a while, then replied reluctantly, "That thing is my body." He simply passed forward to avoid the strange man. He walked as if there was no pressure around him.

"You ...." The man was upset. But he could not maintain his body anymore and just fell down. The officers dragged him away.

Actually, Gu Yuena did not know how the sense of being suppressed by a rhino corpse. If he did not see that fire energy, he would suspect that everyone was in a charade. Most likely, the phoenix blood protected him from the pressure of foreign and impure objects. If the one pressing down on him was a real human or animal, he would probably feel as pressured as when attacked by Ye Suanwu and Ting Le.

One stick of incense ends. When the box was closed again, many participants who fell limp and drooped like they were going to die. It left them eliminated and not getting a chance to enter the academy this year.

Out of thousands of participants, hundreds remained. If pitted for the second exam, it seemed like it would only happen to half of those hundreds. The chance is only 50%.

"Good, congratulations to the participant who escaped. However, that does not mean that you have officially become a student of Yuansu Academy. Yuansu Academy does not accept trash students. In addition to the foundation, your strength must also be tested through the second test."

The man took out some bidis from the spiritual room, then threw them at the participants. Automatically, each remaining participant receives a thrown bidi.

"There is a sequence number that you will use during the recruitment of new students. We will call participants randomly to play the game. Remember, if the match gives a draw, then both are entitled to win. I'll give you 30 minutes from now to rest. See you later!" The man also left. His glance was glimpsed at Gu Yuena, his gaze becoming strange.

Gu Yuena was aware of that, but she did not think too much about it. Perhaps it was because the results of the first exam in which he looked were not suppressed at all.

Gu Yuena looked at the number listed on the ledge. The numbers show the number 267 out of over 600 participants. The chances of completing the exam faster were very small.

He breathed a weak breath. "I'm a nagging ...."