Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 433 433: 433

"Ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for attending this recruitment event for Central Celestial Academy!"

Liu Changrun's voice echoed throughout the venue. Only the families waiting for their disciples to emerge remained. Hearing Liu Changrun's opening words, they all had a bad feeling.

Liu Changrun cleared his throat and continued, "I now announce that the recruitment has officially ended. The individuals who have obtained a place at Central Celestial Academy are Ye Qingchen and Feng Yuan! The Secret Realm will remain open for ten days. After that time, everyone inside will be teleported out. During this period, the Martial Artists within the Secret Realm may freely explore and hunt for treasures as compensation for participating in this selection."

Liu Changrun's words resonated within the Secret Realm as well, striking the hearts of those present like a bolt from the blue.

Feng Yuan was the City Master's son, so his selection was widely known and seemed only natural.

But who exactly was this Ye Qingchen?

Not only had he secured a spot, but when Liu Changrun announced the names, Ye Qingchen's came before Feng Yuan's. It was evident that this little-known Ye Qingchen had taken first place!

Only the Martial Artists still inside the Secret Realm and those who had been eliminated knew just how well-deserved Ye Qingchen's top spot was.

After announcing the results, Liu Changrun addressed Ye Qingchen and Feng Yuan again, "I will give you three days to prepare. After three days, you will join me on a journey to the Central Region to undergo the final assessment at Central Celestial Academy!"

"There's another assessment?" Ye Qingchen couldn't help but ask.

Liu Changrun had a favorable impression of Ye Qingchen, so he explained patiently, "Indeed. Upon entering Central Celestial Academy, there will be one more assessment to determine which of the academy's schools you will be assigned to. Of course, you are already considered students of Central Celestial Academy now."

Ye Qingchen nodded. His purpose for entering the academy wasn't cultivation, so it didn't matter to him which school he was assigned to.

Liu Changrun patted Ye Qingchen's shoulder and said earnestly, "Go back and make your preparations. Once you leave this time, who knows when you'll return. In three days, I'll be waiting for you right here."

After he finished speaking, Liu Changrun offered no special words to Feng Yuan and simply turned and flew away.

This left Feng Yuan feeling even more disgruntled. Why is there such a disparity in treatment when we're both becoming students of Central Celestial Academy!

Xia Chengkai also said goodbye to Feng Xiao and then left with Ye Qingchen.

Upon returning to the City Master's Mansion, Xia Chengkai kept asking about Ye Qingchen's experiences within the Secret Realm. He was still in a state of disbelief that Ye Qingchen had managed to take first place in the trial.

After all, in Xia Chengkai's mind, he would have been overjoyed if Ye Qingchen had simply managed to secure the final spot by placing second to Feng Yuan.

Ye Qingchen merely smiled and said nothing in response to these questions. He knew that the more Xia Chengkai learned, the more strained his future relationship with Feng Xiao would become.

Xia Chengkai seemed to understand Ye Qingchen's intentions, sighing before he spoke again. "Since Mr. Ye would prefer not to elaborate, I won't pry. However, you'll soon be departing for the Central Region, and I have a few words of advice for you, Mr. Ye."

Ye Qingchen nodded and said to Xia Chengkai, "Vice City Master, please feel free to speak your mind."

Xia Chengkai continued, "In the Northern Region, Mr. Ye, you can be considered a peerless genius. My Senior Brother mentioned in his letter that not only is your combat strength outstanding, but your alchemy skills are also divine. One could say that in the Northern Region, you stand among the absolute elite."

Xia Chengkai paused. Ye Qingchen didn't respond, as he knew full well that Xia Chengkai's next words would not be flattery.

As expected, Xia Chengkai's tone shifted. "Mr. Ye, the Central Region is located at the center of the continent, and its Spiritual Energy is much denser than in the other four regions. Describing it as a land blessed with brilliant talents would be no exaggeration. I can say this without hyperbole: someone considered a genius in the Northern Region would only be viewed as slightly stronger than an ordinary person in the Central Region. Therefore, I hope that once you arrive, you won't rush to seek revenge against the Ten Ancient Clans. Striving to improve yourself is the most important thing. Furthermore, you must avoid making enemies. The powerful factions in the Central Region are on a completely different level than those in the Northern Region."

Xia Chengkai's words were heartfelt, and Ye Qingchen was unexpectedly moved.

He had come to Northern Barrier City as a stranger to Xia Chengkai. Yet, solely because of a letter from Xi Jianwei, Xia Chengkai had not only treated him with great respect but had also considered his interests in every matter. Ye Qingchen etched this kindness deep in his heart.

With this in mind, Ye Qingchen took a scroll from his robes and said to Xia Chengkai, "Vice City Master, rest assured, I know how to handle myself. This is a fragment of my Sect's Pill Scripture. Our Sect has rules that the complete scripture cannot be shared, so I can only gift you this fragment."

Xia Chengkai accepted the scroll without paying much attention to its contents. His high regard for Ye Qingchen was entirely because Ye Qingchen had saved his Senior Brother's life. After getting to know him personally, however, Xia Chengkai had also become genuinely impressed by Ye Qingchen's character.

At such a young age, Ye Qingchen was daring and decisive, willing to make an enemy of the Ten Ancient Clans for his fiancée. This disposition had thoroughly won Xia Chengkai's approval.

Therefore, he simply considered the scroll a polite gesture. After all, he hadn't helped Ye Qingchen with the expectation of getting anything in return.

At this moment, a servant from the City Master's Mansion reported softly from the doorway, "Vice City Master, a representative from the Liu Family Commerce Guild has arrived, requesting an audience with Mr. Ye."

The only person who would come to see him now would be Liu Wan'er. Remembering that she had once saved his life, Ye Qingchen felt it was only right and proper to meet with her before he left.

Thus, Ye Qingchen stood up and bowed to Xia Chengkai, saying, "Vice City Master, please ensure this fragment is not passed on to others. I will go and see what the Liu Family Commerce Guild wants with me."

Xia Chengkai nodded, signaling for Ye Qingchen not to worry. After Ye Qingchen turned and left, Xia Chengkai picked up the scroll on the table and began to examine it.

The content on the scroll made his calm expression twist into one of shock. The more he read, the more astonished he became, his hands beginning to tremble with excitement.

This was nothing like the ordinary gift I had imagined! This is practically a Pill Way Holy Scripture! Incredibly valuable! Worth a fortune!

Xia Chengkai even felt the bottleneck in his alchemy, which had stagnated for years, begin to loosen. As long as he could comprehend the contents of the scroll, another breakthrough would not be difficult.

Only now did Xia Chengkai realize what an incredibly precious gift Ye Qingchen had given him.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but bow deeply in the direction Ye Qingchen had gone.

"I am unworthy of such a generous gift, Mr. Ye. Truly, truly humbled!"