Who Am I : I'M The Prince Of Dragon Kingdom (Australia) Part - 1 (Teaser)
Chapter 3 - Academy Selection

The day that Ming Zhi was waiting for arrived. The selection of the academy held in the Lotus Lake city will be done today. He was currently still in a cross-legged position, and had only opened his eyes when sunlight hit him from the cracks of his roof.

‘ Huhh ..., after a night of gathering energy, I have not felt like I will have a level rise ..., ‘. Then he said it in his heart.

‘ As expected ....! It will be very difficult to level up without using spirit stone ‘. Added.

‘ But lately, I feel that if my eating rate decreases ....., is this an advantage of accumulating Qi in my body ....? ‘. Ask in the heart.

For high-level Cultivators, they mostly did not need any food intake. They only use the energy that is in their body, as a substitute for food.

And most of those Cultivators, they only ate to satisfy the taste buds of the tongue.

‘ Hmm ..., But preferably, I should also fill my stomach ....! As the saying goes, it is better to be full before the war ....! ‘. Added.

He made his bed and went downstairs to eat the breakfast his aunt had prepared for him. After breakfast, he said goodbye to his aunt.

“ Thanks for breakfast Aunt ....! I'll leave now “. Ming Zhi said to Lin Hua.

“ Mmm .., Alright ..., Fight and also be careful ....!! “. Said Lin Hua.

“ Mmm .... “. Nod Ming Zhi.

After leaving the house, Ming Zhi then headed straight to the city square where the academy selection was held.

Arriving at the city square, Ming Zhi then saw a crowd gathered there. Starting from the selection participants, city residents who participated in watching, and traders who sold also enlivened the selection activity.

This selection was held by one of the renowned academies of Guan kingdom, namely Huo Shan academy. This selection can also be followed by the participants from the neighboring city, the city of Wo. (1)

Huo Shan Academy was one of the best academies in Guan kingdom. The academy is located in the capital of the Guan kingdom, the city of the River of Fire. Fire River City was also the largest and most populous city of the cities in the other Guan kingdoms.

And after looking around, Ming Zhi glimpsed at the person he hated the most, Xiao Hei. Ming Zhi saw that Xiao Hei was gathering with the children of the mayor's relatives who were his cousins, who also applied for the selection test.

‘ Hehh .., In time, I will avenge yesterday ....! ‘. Inner Ming Zhi smirked.

Ming Zhi then went straight to the participant registration. The place was crowded by the queue of selection participants from the two cities.

After a few minutes of waiting in line, he finally registered his name. And after the registration session was completed, the selection participants were then directed to march in the square of the city.

“ Alright ..., The selection participants ....! To be able to enter Huo Shan academy, you guys will first experience two tests ....! The first test is knowledge testing, and the second is talent testing test ..., “.

“ If later according to our standards, you only have low talent or ability at your age which should be, you will immediately declare us dead in this test ...! “. Said the elder who was the representative of the academy in the selection test.

“ Is, understandable .......!! “. Added firmly.

“ Understood ......!! “. Cried the test takers.

“ Alright .., Next we will start the first test, which is knowledge testing ..., you will be divided into several groups, and each group will be guided by several Academy Elders ..., “. His words command the selection participants.

And after that, the selection participants were then separated into several groups, according to the number of representative elders from the academy.

And from each test taker per group, they would be given a paper containing common questions about the world of cultivators.

‘ Hehh .., This question is too easy for me ‘. Inner Ming Zhi smirked.

‘ No, no ..., I can't be arrogant even just a little ....!! ‘. His mind calms down.

‘ If I hadn't been told about the world of cultivators in detail by Uncle Fan, maybe I wouldn't have been able to answer it either..., ‘. Add it in the heart.

Ming Zhi answered each question slowly and with great precision. He then finds a question, which he thinks can fool someone.

‘ Hehehe ..., Want to frame me yes ......? ‘. Ming Zhi Seringai.

‘ Good thing I watched it carefully ..., otherwise, it might be that I was stuck with this simple question ‘. Added.

Ming Zhi then answered the question, with an answer he thought was correct. And after answering each question, Ming Zhi finally finished her first test. He was also the first to complete the test.

And after a few hours, the first selection test was declared over. The selection participants were then directed back to the city square field, to wait for the results of the first test.

After waiting for a few minutes, the results of the test were finally announced. The elder read each name of the participant who did not pass or was declared dead in the test.

Of each participant whose name was read by the elder, they were then very disappointed and frustrated, as they could only take the test back in the next few years.

And after some time later, the elder finally finished reading the name of each participant who did not escape.

‘ Huhh .., Good thing my name is not mentioned ‘. Inner Ming Zhi relieved.

“ Alright ...., for each name I mentioned earlier, please leave the field .....!! Since you have been declared dead ..., however, you can take the test back in the next few years “. Said the elder.

And the participants who did not pass the selection, finally left the square field of the city with disappointed expressions.

“ And for you the participants who escaped .., Congratulations ...! You have the right to take the second test ...!! “. Said the Elder.

“ Of all the questions that you have answered earlier, there are some that are very high in value and there are some that are close to the minimum of “.

“ But what a pity ..., None of them are perfect ..., “. Said the elder.

“ Wait a minute .., Chairman .....!!! “. Suddenly one of the elders who checked the value of the participants interrupted.

“ Turns ...., There is one participant whose value is perfect ..., “. Add the elder while handing over a piece of paper to answer one of the participants.

“ Ohh .., Reallyh ....?? “. Ask the elder who was called the chief.

The elder then took the answer paper. And after checking it out.

“ Ohh ..., This is indeed the right answer “. Said the Elder.

“ And the value is indeed perfect “. Added.

“ Hmm ..., This answer reads name, Long Ming Zhi ...... “. Said the Elder.

“ For participants named Long Ming Zhi, Please progress ....! Show yourself .....!! “. He added while looking at the line of participants.

Ming Zhi who felt himself being summoned then directly advanced forward. Meanwhile, Xiao Hei when he saw the person he knew coming forward, he immediately felt very surprised and astonished.

‘ The child is still alive ...!? ‘. Xiao Hei asked furiously in his heart.

‘ Cihhh ..., It turns out that those paid cultivators tricked me .. ‘. Added annoyance.

Xiao Hei thought that Ming Zhi was dead, because the Cultivators he paid back then said that Ming Zhi had been killed by spirit beasts.

‘ But, just look at it later ..., sooner or later, I'll get rid of you soon....!! ‘. Add another grim.

The academy elder then looked briefly at the blue-haired boy who appeared to the front, which was Ming Zhi.

“ Is your name Long Ming Zhi, Young Man ....?? “. Ask the Elder.

“ Mmm .., That's true .., “. Reply Ming Zhi while nodding.

“ Alright ..., Due to the perfection of its value in the knowledge test ..., I hereby announce that, this child will later get a little ease in the second test which is talent testing ..., “. Said the Elder.

The other participants who heard this immediately looked at Ming Zhi with envious gazes.

“ Cihhh ..., what's the point of having extensive knowledge ..., “. Said another participant who was envious of Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm .., That's true ..., a cultivator's talent is determined by his strength ..., “. Sahut other participants.

“ Hehh ..., just look at it later ..., I'm sure, he will definitely get the lowest score in talent testing ...., “. Say something else.

Ming Zhi simply ignored the words of the participants who were envious and underestimated him, and then returned again to the ranks of the participants.

“ Alright ..., I will now start the second test ....! “.

“ This test consists of two parts, namely physical test and energy test ..., and for the first time, you will do physical test first ..., “.

“ If we feel that you meet the criteria based on your age and talent, you will be declared pass ..., and for those of you who will pass the physical test later, you are entitled to take the energy test ..., that too if you have already entered the Qi Gatherer level of “.

“ But, for those of you who are 20 years old and above, you are required to take an energy test, age 20 years is the maximum limit to enter the level of Qi collector ..., “. The elder said with an explanation.

“ Alright ..., Then you are welcome to go forward one by one “. The elder began the second test.

The participants of the selection then advanced one by one to do a physical test. For physical testing, the test takers are directed to hit a device called a testing stone.

This testing stone is equipped with a magic formation, so it can show data when it is hit. This data is in line with the physical strength of the participants.

And of the many participants who advanced, many of them did not enter the criteria of the academy, so they were later declared dead. But there are also participants who are declared to have escaped.

The participants who pass the physical test can then choose to take the second test, the energy test or not.

Except for those aged 20 years and over, they are required to take an energy test. And when in the test they have not entered the level of energy collector, then they will be immediately declared dead.

The highest record for the current physical test, held by Xiao Hei. His strength was at the level of level 6 physical development. He turned out to have climbed one level from a week ago.

The elders of the academy who saw the level of physical development of Xiao Hei that was high enough for a child of his age, then felt that Xiao Hei was a talented child. They were of course, then very hopeful for Xiao Hei.

Meanwhile, Ming Zhi was still waiting for his turn, because indeed he was at the very back.

‘ Hmm ..., If indeed Xiao Hei who was at the level of physical development of level 6 was a gifted child ..., then, what would I be like ....?? ‘. Then Ming Zhi muttered in thought.

‘ Is it possible ..., Indeed I am the abnormal ....? ‘. He asked in his heart.

‘ Huhh .., Maybe I should follow Uncle Fan's advice to hide my true strength, so as not to cause trouble later ...! ‘. Add it again in the heart.

And after waiting for some time, Ming Zhi's turn finally arrived. He then faced the testing stone, and looked at it for a while. He tried to figure things out first, the power of the punch he was about to unleash.

“ Cihh ..., What is she waiting for .....?? “. Then said one of the participants who began to be impatient.

“ Hehh ..., It's possible that he felt embarrassed, because his physical strength was too low “. The other one mocked.

“ Young man ..., What are you waiting for ....? Just hit it as hard as you can ...! “. Said the elder who did the testing on Ming Zhi.

“ Just relax ...! Since you get a perfect score in the knowledge test, you will be granted waivers in the academy's minimum criteria for this test ...., “. Add the Elder.

And after a long sigh, Ming Zhi then directly punched the testing stone.

“ Daakkk “.

The blow Ming Zhi made then produced a small gust of wind, and also produced a small scratch on the testing stone. The elder who did the talent testing of the participants was then stunned when he saw it.

“ Ohhh ..., This ...! This is called Jenius .....!! His Physical Development Level was at level 8, at the age of just 16 years .... “. Said the Elder.

“ The development of his talents may be matched with the Disciples In the Huo Shan academy ..., “. Added.

“ Chairman ....., It seems we are very lucky ....!! We get good seedlings in the selection this time ..., “. Said another elder.

“ Mmm ..., Most likely, the Head of Academy will probably promote us ..., “. Another elder said.

“ Mmm ..., That's true ..., “.

“ Apart from his talent, his knowledge is also very great ...., “. Then said the elder who was called the chairman.

“ Likely later, the name of this child could be famous throughout the academy ...., No, No...., Maybe in the entire kingdom of Guan ....!! “. Added.

“ Hahhh ..., Alright ...! Since this kid gets the highest score in the entire test, he will get a special reward ..., “. Then said the elder.

And upon hearing that, the other participants looked increasingly at Ming Zhi with envious gazes. Including the participants who underestimated it earlier. They can now only remain silent while gawking.

On the other hand, Xiao Hei could only clench his hands, restraining his envy and anger.

“ Cihh ...., Just look later ....! “. He said very upset.

While Ming Zhi was, he now only raised next to his eyebrows in astonishment.

‘ Hmm ...., Is it necessary for such a thing ....?? ‘. Ming Zhi said in astonished hearts.

“ Alright ..., for the prize, will be given when leaving for the academy later “. Then said the chairman of the academy elders.

“ And for those who do not pass the aptitude testing test, you can follow back in the next few years ..., and for those who pass the test, you do not be stubborn first ...! Because you will still have the status of Outer Disciple ..., “.

“ But if you want to become an Inner Disciple or Core Disciple, you must have high talent in cultivation, and be recognized by the academy Elders ...., Or you can also contribute to the academy to raise your status later ..., “. Added explained.

“ Alright ..., With this, I declare that the selection test this time is completed ....!! You will be given until tomorrow to prepare for departure for the academy ..., “. Add the Elder.

“ Therefore, you can return to prepare yourself, we will gather in this place tomorrow to depart together ....!! “. Added again.

After that, the selection participants then immediately disbanded each.

The participants who did not escape then went home with disappointed expressions, but some were still eager to return to practice, in order to prepare for the test held in the next few years.

And the escaped participants return to their homes to prepare for their journey tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Ming Zhi did not go straight home, but rather he went to Fan Xiong's workshop first.

“ Uncle Fan ..., Are you still inside .....!! “. Shouted Ming Zhi from the outside, when he reached Fan Xiong's workshop.

“ Mmm ..., Login ...! “. Fan Xiong said from inside the workshop.

Ming Zhi then directly entered Fan Xiong's workshop. And after entering the workshop, Ming Zhi then saw Fan Xiong was doing the final process of modification on his iron gloves.

The iron glove now increasingly looks different after being repaired by Fan Xiong. The iron glove now looked like it was bluish-black.

And after a while waiting, finally the iron gloves were repaired.

“ Nahh ...., Try ....!! “. Fan Xiong said as he handed the gloves to Ming Zhi.

“ Wahh ....! Once changed, these gloves become cooler than the previous ones ...!! “. Ming Zhi said happily.

“ Oh yes Uncle ...., Didn't Uncle say he would add claws to these gloves ....? “. Ask Ming Zhi.

“ Hehh ..., Therefore, try to wear it first .....!! “. Reply Fan Xiong sighed.

Ming Zhi then immediately put on the iron gloves. The glove, it turns out more fitting with the size of Ming Zhi's hand than the previous one. And the length of his glove now extends all the way to his elbow.

“ Hehh ...., It turns out it fits in my hand .....!! “. Ming Zhi said happily.

“ Hmm ..., In addition, the weight is also added ....! Because, the heavier the glove, the pressure momentum of the attack will be greater also later ..., “. Fan Xiong's.

“ Umm ..., But, I did not feel the slightest weight ....., “. Ming Zhi said in astonishment.

“ Hehh ..., That's because your physical development rate is already high ..., “. Reply Fan Xiong was a little upset.

“ Oh yes ..., have you also entered the level of Qi collector ....?? “. Then ask Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm ..., “. Ming Zhi replied.

“ Nahh ..., Now, try to flow your Qi to the fingertips of those gloves ..., “. Fan Xiong's.

Ming Zhi then obeyed Fan Xiong's instructions, to flow his Qi towards the fingertips of the iron glove. And after being irrigated by Qi, the fingertips of the glove suddenly pulled out sharp nails.

“ Wahh ...., Cool .....!! “. Ming Zhi said enthusiastically.

“ Uncle Fan ...., This is awesome .....!! “. Added happy.

“ Hmm ..., That glove, I gave the displacement magic formation on his fingers ..., So you can take out his claws as you please .... “. Fan Xiong's. (2)

“ And you can hide it again, so as not to disturb you when clenching hands ..., So you can switch between punch and claw as you please “. Added explained.

“ Wahh ..., Thank you very much Uncle Fan .....!! I'm so confused what you should repay your kindness ..., “. Ming Zhi.

“ Hehh ..., No need ..., you just need to promise me one thing “. Fan Xiong's.

“ If you become strong later, protect the weak ....!! Because someone strong was indeed destined to protect the weak ..., “. Added.

“ Mmm ..., I promise uncle Fan ...!! “. Ming Zhi replied.

“ Then, this iron glove will call Blue Dragon Claw ..., “. He named the iron glove.

“ Ohh yes Uncle Fan ...., If this glove has a magic formation in it, does that mean Uncle Fan is also a Formation Master ....? “. Ming Zhi asked curiously.

“ Hehh ...., Of course not ......!! Formation Master was a title for someone who mastered different types of magic formations ..., and they were extremely rare, even in the entire Qilin continent even though it was “. Reply Fan Xiong.

“ Meanwhile, I only learned a few formations related to forging course ..., “. Added.

“ Hmm .., does that mean, I can also learn it ....? “. Ask Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm ...., Of course you can learn it “. Reply Fan Xiong nodded lightly.

“ But There is an important aspect if you want to learn a Formation “. Added Fan Xiong.

“ What is uncle ....?? “. Ask Ming Zhi.

“ Hehhh ..., I won't tell you ....! You will definitely find the answer yourself, after you experience your adventure later ..., “. Fan Xiong said as he rubbed Ming Zhi's head.

" Humm ..., Why should it be like that ...! ". Ming Zhi replied slightly disappointed.

“ Oh yes ..., did you pass the academy test earlier ... “. Asked Fan Xiong who ignored Ming Zhi's words.

“ Mmm ..., Tomorrow is the day of my departure for the academy ..., “. Ming Zhi replied.

“ Then, now go home .....!! Prepare your trip for tomorrow ...! “. Fan Xiong's.

“ Mmm ..., Alright ..., In that case, I will go home now ..., ”. Ming Zhi.

“ Once again Thank you uncle, for his gloves ..., “. Say again.

“ Mmm ..., Give my regards to your Aunt ...! “. Reply Fan Xiong nodded.

Ming Zhi then left Fan Xiong's workshop, and headed home.

On the way, Ming Zhi only realized that the day had become afternoon. Some of the shop owners have already closed their stores. Some are still open late into the night.

When he arrived at his house, he went straight inside.

“ Aunty .., I'm home ....!! “. Ming Zhi

“ Mmm ..., Welcome ....!! “. Reply Lin Hua.

“ Clean yourself first, then eat ...!! I prepared the food on the table ...! “. Added.

“ Mmm .., Alright ..., “. Ming Zhi replied.

Ming Zhi then went to cleanse his body. And after that, he headed to the dining table to eat the food that Lin Hua had prepared. Ming Zhi ate it very greedily.

Meanwhile, Lin Hua was still busy cleaning the kitchen.

“ Oh yes .., did you pass the selection test ....? “. Ask Lin Hua.

“ Mmm ...., Beshok adawlhah hawri kebewrankankakuw .... “. Ming Zhi said with a mouth full of food.

“ Swallow first your food just talk ..., Later you can choke ....! “. Said Lin Hua.

“ Mmm ..., Tomorrow is the day of my departure for the academy, Bibi ....! “. Ming Zhi said back, after swallowing the food that was in his mouth.

" Then, Thank goodness ...!! ". Said Lin Hua.

“ Umm ..., Aunty ..., Will auntie be fine later, if I am not at home ....? “. Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm ...., Aunty understands your concern son ....!! But, auntie will be fine .....!! “. Reply Lin Hua while smiling lightly.

“ As long as you promise aunt, to always take care of yourself and always be careful ...!! “. Added.

“ Good Aunt ..., I promise ..., “. Ming Zhi.

After eating, Ming Zhi then helped Lin Hua clean the cutlery in the kitchen.

“ Umm ...., Aunt, may I ask you a question ......? “. Then said Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm ..., Ask it son ...! “. Reply Lin Hua nodded.

“ Umm ...., can aunt tell me about my past....? Aunty knows ..., When I was a baby ..., “. Ask Ming Zhi.

" I've always wanted to ask Auntie this ...., ". Added.

“ Hahh ..., “. Lin Hua sighed.

“ Looks like, it's time you found out the truth ....! “. Said Lin Hua.

Lin Hua then told about the beginning of his meeting with Han Luo and Ming Zhi when he was a baby (Chapter Prolog). Lin Hua told him in detail without keeping anything secret.

" And to be honest, Son ....! Aunty does not know about your past the rest ..., “. Said Lin Hua.

“ But maybe, the Young Man who took you that time knew it ...., “. Added.

“ Hmm ..., does aunt know something about the Young Man ....? “. Ask Ming Zhi.

“ Umm...., otherwise the name is Han Luo ... “. Said Lin Hua.

“ He just said that you used to be a Young Master ..., Because there is a problem in your family clan, you were finally taken away by that man .....! “. Added Lin Hua.

‘ Young master ......? Am I a Young Master of the Swordsman Clan ......? ‘. then ask Ming Zhi inwardly.

“ Umm ..., Does Aunt still remember the characteristics of the young man ...? “. Ask Lin Hua once more.

“ Hmm ..., As I recall he was a young man, maybe he was about 25 years old ..., “. Said Lin Hua.

“ He is tall and very handsome ..., Ohh yes ..., He also has a slightly strange ear shape ..., “. Said added.

“ Strange ears ...?? “. Ask Ming Zhi.

“ Mmm ..., The shape of the earlobe is very taper and slightly long ..., “. Lin Hua replied.

‘ Hmm ...., Taper ears ...? Is he not of the human race .....? ‘. Ming Zhi asked again inwardly.

“ Forgive Aunty, Son ......! Aunty forgot to ask the man about the place he was going to be at that time before he left ...!! “. Said Lin Hua.

“ Mmm ..., It's okay Aunt ...!! I'll probably find my own ..., “. Reply Ming Zhi.

“ And I am also very grateful to aunt, because aunt already told me everything ....! “. Added.

“ Mmm ..., Auntie sure, someday you will definitely find your past Nak .....!! “. Said Lin Hua.

“ Mmm .., Thank you aunt “. Ming Zhi replied.

After helping her aunt, Ming Zhi headed straight to her room on the second floor, and then slept to rest her tired body and mind.

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STORY’S NOTATIONS :

(1) Huo Shan ( ⁇ ): Volcano.

(2) A Displacement Magic Formation is a formation used to move certain objects or objects. This formation is usually studied by some forgers, to make certain engineering on the weapons it makes.