Dance Of The Phoenix
48. The Elders of the Five Regions

Three days was a time of rest and preparation before the inner courtyard new disciple opening event began.

The rules of the inner page are much different from the outer pages. Each student will be selected by their respective mentor to be a regional student on the inner page.

The inner page region is divided into five sections. Both mage, assassin, hunter, archer, guardian, healer, summoner, and forge would be made one of the various divisions within a territory led by the Academy Elders.

The first area is the Misty Valley. Learn many skills in fog and stealth attacks for all professions. The region was a favorite place of many in the first order, but it was also a dangerous place. Most of those who went in there were assassins and archers.

The second region is the Peak of Light. It is located at the top of the mountain range and the place where the Imperial Crown Prince Yi studied. They learned the techniques of group combat and physical attacks. There were very many summoners, healers, mages, forges, and guardians there.

The third area is the Cloud Pool. The place is known to be so beautiful that more women live there. Most of them were mages and healers who had attacks of beauty.

The fourth region is the Spirit Forest. The place is in the form of forestry and has very many monsters suitable for hunter, summoner, and assassin training. However, there are also forges and archers that go in there.

The fifth region, which is the most secluded and least fan territory, the Hidden Land. No one knew how the place looked like, because as the name suggested, it was hidden behind a wine pavilion guarded by drunk and fierce men. Even until someone did not dare to approach the pavilion.

All the information is obtained from the guidebook obtained when entering the inner courtyard gate that is always closed. The inner courtyard gerban that was located in the center of the academy, was now filled with students who had gathered as inner courtyard freshmen.

Lin Susu who just recovered after a full break for three days—though still looks unwell—stands cheerfully as if all is well in front of the gate.

The hair that Gu Yuena had cut next to, was now flattened to a shoulder. However, it only adds to his tiny impression. He became the center of attention of the outer courtyard disciples, as a rank 2 disciple with a level 6 monster that shook the arena.

Despite being at a high rank, he still seemed friendly to anyone and was so cheerful in front of his friends. This makes any man consider him very cute.

"Huh, no one can defeat Goddess Lin in this academy."

"Right, I think Goddess Lin will shine even more after entering the Peak Light in the inner courtyard."

"Why is the Peak of Light? Goddess Lin was perfectly suited in a beautiful place like the Cloud Pool."

"Wherever he was, the mentors would definitely turn their heads towards him. The charm of Goddess Lin was certainly incredible."

They flattered Lin Susu to the point of making the girl misbehave and laugh at hearing that. His light laughter made the men melt.

Only, the situation turned into a scene when a woman in a blood red dress stepped into the front position. Her long red hair that was slightly tied up with simple embellishments supported her magnificent beautiful appearance. Blood-red irises, snow-white skin, a high nose, long eyelashes, and perfect facial features made anyone who looked at him unable to look away.

The way it goes is very elegant, not childish like someone. His facial expression was so calm and made anyone who saw him unable to blink from that teasing red iris.

This is a real goddess!

"It's so pretty!"

"Ah, is she a goddess who fell to earth?"

"Who is he? I never saw her."

"As familiar."

"Ah, it's Gu Yue!"

"Gu Yue's? That Gu Yue!"

"I should have felt like I'd seen it. It turns out she's a girl!"

"I saw him with a man who made the Dean of the outer courtyard bow. Her identity is unusual."

"True, right, so don't bother him."

"He even made over 200 disciples fail to enter the inner courtyard."

"A horrible woman."

"I heard he beat 4 people from the top 5 at once to get first place. How awesome!"

"Lin Milk was even battered by it."

"Oh yaampun, Goddess Lin has a heavy rival!"

Gu Yuena stood in the front row among the top 5 he had defeated three days ago. From the corner of his eye, the three men still looked fine with bruises still visible. Very funny, haha.

While Lin Milk ....

Forget it, Gu Yuena was resentful towards the woman who had made her back ache and was forced to ask Luo Youzhe for help. Just be careful when looking for trouble, he will not only cut some hair, but all his hair!

Dean Yu stood in front of the inner courtyard gate, welcoming all the qualified disciples. Beside him was a beautiful woman with a shiny hazel iris.

That woman was the academy dean's personal disciple who should have been present at this moment. But because of the obstruction, only his personal students can represent.

That woman is so beautiful. Looks like he's in his 20s with his jet black hair. His gaze was firm, his body firm and seen to hold a sword in his pocket. She looked more like a female knight.

"I congratulate you guys who have passed the inner page qualification exam. Although previously there were some obstacles that made the exam postponed, the next exam was held smoothly until the day was awaited. You have worked hard for all this, I as the dean appreciate your hard work for several years—ada also six months this—demi fight for the achievements achieved. Again, I congratulate you."

The boisterous sound of applause rang out among the inner courtyard's new disciples. They enthusiastically wait for which place will choose them to live in.

The beautiful woman took over the conversation immediately. Her beautiful and loud voice together sounded like a song.

"Include me, my name is Wang Ya. Right now, you are the new inner courtyard disciples and have your outer page disciple's identity removed. Among the thousands of outer courtyard disciples, 300 of them were selected. It's natural that you feel proud, but remember, you can't feel proud when you set foot in the inner courtyard as long as your training isn't over. The training period is determined by each region with different rules. Without saying much more, we will welcome the mentors who will choose among you to enter the territory they control."

The inner courtyard gate opened just as Wang Ya's voice fell. The huge gate opened slowly, giving rise to quite a large crackling sound.

Behind the gate, there was a large courtyard that made all of them amazed and could not help but drop their jaws.

It is a palace!

A palace so big and magnificent. It was even bigger than the imperial palace. Who would not be stunned to see such splendor?

They were all directed to go in there. The courtyard is so spacious and cool, filled with unique trees and plants that are rarely seen.

If Yinyang Palace has a courtyard in the form of nature, then Yuansu Palace has a courtyard in the form of grandeur and luxury. They are the most luxurious palaces!

The atmosphere became noisier as it entered the academy's vast courtyard, accommodating even more than the total number of new disciples. They can barely speak.

Lin Susu looked at those tacky disciples skeptically. He snorted silently. "Stupid."

Her brown iris was directed at Gu Yuena next to her. The blood-red slashed girl appeared to put on a face too calm for a commoner. Is his identity unusual?

To Gu Yuena, this splendor was no less majestic like some of the kingdoms he had seen in the past. Ah, even he dared to break into the biggest and oldest kingdom because he just wanted to go for a walk. So he wasn't so surprised.

Unfortunately, in this world, luxuries like this were rare.

Up ahead there, there were four mentors from the five mentors who walked up to the new disciples. This adds to their spirit. Because the mentor had already made a note for the disciple they had chosen before.

Please note, the Hidden Land is currently not accepting disciples. There were only four mentors.

But it seems like not only mentors are coming. But three men who were not young and a beautiful woman who came together approached the top 5 participants.

"I heard that the new student this time has extraordinary talent. I've seen it now." The beautiful woman who seemed to be an Elder from the Cloud Pool said in a pleasant tone while looking at the five disciples.

His gaze was directed at Lin Susu. "Klan Lin did not disappoint."

Lin Susu was very happy to feel praised and immediately bowed. "Susu was very flattered, thank you for the praise from the Elder."

Look, right? In the end, all eyes were on him. Not that strange looking haughty woman. Who will look at him?

Lin Susu felt like floating this very moment as the other elders greeted her.

It must be being fought over by them. Sure is!

Whatisthis?

Lin Susu turned around, feeling her breath choking when she saw the elders shrouding Gu Yuena with sparkling eyes as if looking at a precious item.

What the hell's going on?

Why are they looking at that woman? Are they wrong people?

"The Elders, Lin Susu, of the Lin Clan, greet you guys." Lin Susu tried to get attention, but they just nodded at her and returned to Gu Yuena.

That fucking girl!

Not only was Lin Susu upset, the other three men in the top 5 also felt annoyed, but could not show it. They are envious, but are aware that their strengths are far different from their background and true strengths.

Even everyone there started to envy Gu Yuena's luck.

While the center of envy is feeling depressed.

What the fuck!

"Gu Yue, do you want to join the Misty Valley? With your abilities, it would be great to be my personal student and train there. You won't regret it and will get very special treatment!" The man in his 40s persuaded Gu Yuena with the lure of a private disciple.

This was a good choice, but the place was gloomy and disliked by Gu Yuena. He decided from the beginning that he would not go there.

"Old man, you don't take my students. Gu Yue is a woman, and she has to enter my Cloud Pool as my personal disciple. I personally invited him honorably. Gu Yue, you're going to our Cloud Pool, right? It's so beautiful and comfortable there that I'm sure you won't miss home." The woman from the Cloud Pool said in a pleasant tone.

According to Gu Yuena, it was unnecessary. He doesn't like that kind of beauty. Plus, this woman gave him goosebumps.

"The "peak of Light is better than anything. Gu Yue, you are a unique type of mage with incredible fire power. The Light Peak would be a good place. Plus, you will meet the Crown Prince and have a chance to get close to him. The princess and the prince were in the same place. Haha, be my personal student!"

That was precisely what Gu Yuena avoided, Crown Prince. Better not. Then, what else was that? The princess? Did the old man misunderstand?

"Spirit forests, while dangerous, are great for your magic development. Don't waste it. I will teach you how to make magic essence from monsters as a gift to be my disciple. How's it?"

Magic essence? That was what Gu Yuena wanted!

But ....

"What magic essence can be taught to a level 5 cultivator?" Gu Yuena was astonished. Luo Youzhe said only level 6 and above could make it. While he only rose level 5 2 stars after that match.

"It is not a problem to increase cultivation to level 6 faster. Our spirit forest has a solution." The elder was so enthusiastic, thinking Gu Yuena would prefer him with the lure of magic essence.

"Can it be less than two years?" Gu Yuena asked again.

"That ..the fastest must be at least 5 years. You know, if that fast the name isn't human anymore, haha." The elder laughed alone, then followed by the other elder.

What's so funny?

Gu Yuena could only come laughing without knowing what was funny in her words.

So, they will have no solution.

Better think about it again.

In the end, Gu Yuena politely said to them that she would think about it again carefully. The four of them still excitedly persuaded and said if Gu Yuena agreed then it would be a private disciple.

Of course, the position of a private disciple was something that many people were very eager to take.

But Gu Yuena could obtain it just by choosing. Isn't his luck too good?

Who wouldn't be envious?

...ΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩ...

Since it still did not have a place to occupy in the outer courtyard, Gu Yuena chose to take a walk around while thinking.

For some reason, the gazes of the elders made him uncomfortable. Although he was tempted by their invitation, there was a great rejection in his heart.

Their gazes .... Like not seeing him as a human being, but a treasure, or a tool. Sucks.

It must be because they wanted to become closer to Luo Youzhe through her, considering that Dean Yu earlier also had to wonder about Luo Youzhe. They chose him not because of his talent, but because of his defenders.

That's why he chose to go undercover.

When everyone already had a place in the inner courtyard, only Gu Yuena had yet to obtain it, or rather had yet to choose. That makes it a major highlight in the next few minutes.

Amidst the resentment that struck, Dean Yu came to see him with an anxious look. Because, it had been several hours passed, while Gu Yuena still had not chosen her place to cultivate. It can be removed if it continues like this.

"Gu Yue, have you not chosen yet? The storm elders talked about which one you would choose." Dean Yu said with a heavy heart. Hopefully he can persuade this stubborn girl.

"The more choices, the harder the decisions are to make. Dean Yu, don't you want to recommend me anything?" Gu Yuena was relaxed in front of the old man.

It was fortunate that Dean Yu did not mind Gu Yuena's relaxed attitude.

"So, what criteria do you want? Maybe I can help."

"Entering Yuansu Palace is faster." Gu Yuena was open to her ambitions. Anyway, there's nothing to worry about.

However Gu Yuena's reply made Dean Yu laugh off his head. Nothing funny, but it feels silly. Everyone obviously wanted to enter Yuansu Palace immediately.

"Specifically, tell me." Dean Yu stopped his laughter when he realized that Gu Yuena was not laughing at all.

"It can make magic essence faster, cultivate in a desolate place without any interference and without looking at the background, then there is no suppression. The rest, depends on what Yuansu Academy has."

Gu Yuena's words seemed arrogant, but did not make Dean Yu offended. The old man actually thought which place was suitable for these criteria.

If there are no distractions, then shouldn't it be in a quiet place? In addition, the teacher must be the best. Given Gu Yuena's talent, it wasn't an excessive request.

"All right, here it is. Let me tell you something about a secret, I'm sure you'll be interested."

Gu Yuena prepared to listen. Is this related to the five regions of Yuansu Academy?

"You know the Hidden Land? A place behind the wine pavilion guarded by 'crazy people'— said the disciples. The thing they didn't know, the 'madman' they were referring to was an exiled Yuansu Palace Elder. Don't tell anyone. His strength was simply no match for anyone in Yuansu Palace, including the Yuansu Palace King. Even though his temperament is not good, you should be able to persuade him. If it works, I'm sure he'll be of great help to you."

Gu Yuena thought about it for a moment. "Isn't the Hidden Land not accepting disciples?"

"That's just an excuse. All this time the Hidden Land did not accept disciples in such a manner. That person accepted the disciple in a different way. You'll know after going to the wine pavilion."

Gu Yuena thought for a moment. Is it really unusual? Don't let him meet a real madman and complicate his life.

But if Dean Yu's words were true, it was a stroke of luck. It's not a matter of dealing with someone with a bad temper.

Gu Yuena looked at Dean Yu with a smile, making the old man happy. But when Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes, she became misgivings.

"Dean Yu, I will complain to you if that person is truly insane." Gu Yuena very boldly said so.

But Dean Yu instead laughed out loud. "You are so good at kidding. Hurry up before the sun goes down, or you'll be released unconditionally. My efforts will be in vain."

"Okay, the Dean's been trying really hard. Then, it should be troublesome for you to persuade the sulking elders."

"Not a problem." Dean Yu chuckled. Although in truth, his heart felt bloody considering the explosive temper of the elders.

That's not. A child like Gu Yue should get the best in her learning. Moreover, the person behind him was very sensitive, until he warned him repeatedly about Gu Yuena's accommodation.

He kapok!