The Card Cultivation System
CCS-176

SWOSH!

ZAP UP!

Xika arrived not far from the gates of Hei Yi City ( ⁇ ). The name of the city means black wings. Some say the city was formed from thousands of black feathers that piled on each other for hundreds of years. Some say that the city hides secrets from the legendary blackbirds.

Which one is true Xika does not know, but he is quite fond of the name of this city because it is related to birds. Birds are always better than snakes.

The city gate is crowded by traders or just foreign tourists. A group of guards lined up neatly checking the identity cards of everyone who entered.

"Dam. I don't have an identity card. What am I supposed to do? Do I just use the Stellar Joker card?"

After waiting for a few minutes, it was Xika's turn. The city is so big, so are the gates that guard it. So many people can enter through the gate simultaneously so it is no wonder Xika's turn arrived not long after he came.

"Show me your identity card."

"Ah anu....I have no... Can you give me an exception?" xika said while giving her best smile.

The guard stared at Xika for a moment without blinking.

"Have you come to join the academy?"

"Eh? Oh, yeah....."

"Come in. Back after you got your student's identity card at the academy. Or leave town if you're not accepted into the academy."

Despite not understanding, Xika stepped in through the city gate. He did not think much about the guards' words. There was something more important he had to think about. Where is Mu Zhan Academy?

Xika asked a merchant who sold jewelry. The merchant pointed to a white building mixed with green that was quite large and easy to see from a distance though. After Xika thanked him, he immediately darted away as fast as he could.

But since there was no straight path to the academy, Xika had enough trouble reaching that place. So he changed into an inconspicuous outfit in a deserted alley then traveled through the roof. It made it easy for him to reach the academy.

A few minutes passed and he had already arrived before the big writing 'MU ZHAN ACADEMY'. The gate was wide open and the guards did not stop the people entering, so Xika just walked in.

He saw a crowd in one place. He wanted to join in, but suddenly a thought stopped his leg.

If he leaves now and is asked what is his identity what should he answer? For fear of being suspected by the guards, Xika went in the opposite direction from the crowded place to think.

Unfortunately, after thinking for quite a while he still had not found a good answer.

"Well, stupid time. The answer I'll think about later. Now all I have to do is take the entrance test first."

When she was about to move from her silent place, Xika caught a faint familiar figure. His aura is also quite familiar and Xika is sure he had met the owner of the figure but he does not remember who. Moreover, he caught a familiar object hanging on the waist of the figure. Objects similar to.

But the figure was very fast, moreover he appeared and left from Xika's blind spot, so he could not clearly see the figure.

Xika decided to think about that figure later after being accepted into the academy. He kicked the ground and shot towards the crowd.

After trying hard through the crowd, Xika saw an arena where two people were fighting. Beside the arena, there were some elderly men carrying papers that Xika thought were grading sheets.

BOOM!

BRACKET!

Eventually the fight was won by the yellow-robed man with an elephant-shaped attack. To be honest, Xika very rarely fought with humans and fought with Spirit Beasts more often so she was not too familiar with the battle techniques commonly used by humans.

The yellow-robed youth walked towards the elder who was sitting in the middle and wearing a white robe. He saluted then the elder on the left gave him an identity card while the elder on the right gave him an academy uniform.

"So the entrance test was just like that? Then I can definitely get in." Xika smiled confidently. He stepped closer to the elder in the middle.

"Elder, can I move forward now?" xika asked with a smile on her face.

The old man in the middle frowned confusedly seeing Xika approaching. Some of the people nearby laughed a little at Xika's actions.

"Wait for your turn."

Although the elder did not ask Xika's name, he said with a small smile. He turned his face and looked back at the battle arena that had filled two new fighters.

"But elder"

"Wait for your name."

The elder on the right looked angry and disliked Xika. He brusquely banished Xika, matching her robe of red-hot color. Beside the white elder, sat another elder wearing a yellow robe. The elder did not even see Xika at all.

Xika went back to her place. He had no intention of serving the red elder sitting on the right. So he just waited patiently where he stood.

A few hours passed and Xika had already witnessed many boring fights. He would even fall asleep if he did not hear the sound,

"All right! This year is a little more than last year. I hope that you guys can become the future of this Mu Zhan Academy. For those of you who didn't make it in, don't give up and try again next year."

"But elder, my name hasn't been called."

Xika immediately approached before the old men went further. The red-robed elder looked increasingly dislikeful of Xika while the white-robed elder again frowned.

"Your name is not on the list? What's yourname?"

"Xing Xika's."

The white elder scrutinized the paper in his hand for a moment then shook his head.

"Have you signed up?"

"Yet. I thought the entrance test was just a fight."

"Bahaha! Where are these villagers from? Quickly call the guards to expel him!" The red-robed elder immediately laughed out loud, while the white-robed elder gave a faint smile.

"Son, the entrance test of Mu Zhan Academy consists of three parts. Each one is held on a different day. Today is the last."

"What's? Elder, can't you give an exception? I'm sure I won't let you down."

There was the sound of laughter and ridicule from many people. Events like this are common they see every year. There are always people who do not accept their fate and ask for an exception for themselves. For many people, this has become a tradition and a quite interesting spectacle.

The white-robed elder wanted to subtly reject Xika, but the red-robed elder had spoken first.

"Well! Who the hell are you? Why should we give you an exception?"

Xika looked at the red-robed elder with an unclouded look of annoyance. Ever since he first came, the elder had always treated him badly for no apparent reason. Earlier also the elder mocked him.

Against such a disrespectful person, Xika would also not give him any courtesy. He smiled confidently.

"Why? Unostentatious. Because you'll regret rejecting me."

Usually the elders will ignore if there are disciples who say that. But this time it's different. The red-robed elder who was already annoyed with Xika earlier would not ignore the opportunity to ridicule Xika in public. She was not sure Xika could surprise her.

"really? I don't think we'll regret even if we reject a hundred of you."

"You'll be sorry." Xika gave a defiant look at the red-robed elder.

"Basar stubborn boy. Looks like you won't understand it until I've beaten you." Finished speaking, the red-robed elder took out his aura and knew Xika that the old man was at the 9th level of the Qi Forming. If it was just that, he would not have to be afraid.

"Wait!"

But before the red-robed elder could attack Xika, the white-robed elder stopped him.

"Hong Qian, why don't we just try? This kid seems so confident. I'm curious about his power."

The red-robed elder called Hong Qian looked dislikeful, but he did not dare to refute the words of the white-robed old man.

"What'sthis? Even Elder Bai intervened? Does the boy have an unexpected background?"

"I don't think it's possible. If he had a strong background, he couldn't possibly not have known about the academy's entrance tests that were always the same every year."

"Then why did Elder Bai help him?"

"Bright.....Elder Bai was indeed famous for his kindness. You can't determine someone's background even though Elder Bai is being friendly to someone."

"mmmmmmm. Youre right. But anyway, Elder Bai has spoken. That young man should have the ability, right?"

"Yes, otherwise he would just embarrass himself. I'm also curious about his powers."

Xika smiled at the comments of many people about her. A dozen years ago, he experienced this situation every day. At that time he had no strength and was often beaten, though he was never afraid.

Now, he had strength and moreover, he would not be afraid of just a small crowd like this. He could not wait to see their reaction when he was accepted.

"Young man, you can display your strength now. Show your ability to make us regret if we refuse you."

Xika slightly bowed to Elder Bai.

"Elder, I don't think just a word will be enough to impress you. How about you send someone to practice a match with me?"

When he heard Xika's words, Elder Hong Qian smiled vilely.

"Heh. You yourself are seeking disgrace in public. Don't blame me for being cruel. Han Shan, you go ahead."

Instantly also all the spectators were shocked when they heard the name Elder Hong Qian mentioned.