Back to the Academy

The two gather the core of the beasts and store in Wang Huo's ring.

"Let's keep looking for more beasts." Ming Zhandou speaks. The three begin to look for new beasts to hunt.

in this rhythm a few months pass.

"Hahaha. This time we got one of the big. " Ming Zhandou was very happy for the profit they had just made.

"Yes. But it was very difficult. I thought I was going to die. " Lan Feng speaks.

"Hahaha. I also thought you were going to die. " Wang Huo plays.

Although the three were cheerful they had just faced a life-and-death situation. They have just defeated an eighth-level beast from the martial foundation.

In these months that the three passed in the forest they all reached the fifth level of the martial foundation. Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou were almost advancing to the sixth level.

During this period, they had hunted hundreds of beasts. And situations like the one that just happened had happened a few times. To improve their fighting abilities they had made an agreement that each one should face alone beast up to a level above their cultivation.

Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou did well, and often both managed to defeat two-level beasts above their cultivation. With Lan Fang it was more difficult. He often faced dangers, but this training made him improve very quickly.

Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou have gained confidence in defeating opponents of up to two levels of cultivation above them. Wang Huo could hurt someone three levels up using his Full Power. That's how they got the chance to kill the beast of the eighth level of the martial foundation.

"I think it's time we went to the elder residence to go back to the academy. It's at the time of the admission examination for the inner circle. " Speak Lan Feng. He was excited about this, for after this period in the forest he had the confidence to pass the exam.

"Alright, let's go back then." Wang Huo agrees.

The three of them return to the elder residence. Ming Zhandou returned the sword to Wang Huo. Wang Huo only took the sword so there were no unnecessary problems by show her.

As the three came to defeat the beasts individually there was not much need to divide the cores. Only those nuclei in which the three had to fight together would be divided.

Upon arriving at the elder residence the three found other disciples, these disciples had also come to the residence to be able to return to the academy.

Three days after the three of them go to the elder residence, the day comes to return to the academy. Again carriage appear to take the disciples back.

This time Wang Huo, Ming Zhandou and Lan Fang do not stay in the same carriage. They decide to go in different carriages to be able to cultivate. Wang Huo was eager to absorb the core he had achieved. Already Ming Zhandou had some pills that he had gotten on the first day in the forest and had not yet consumed.

Wang Huo takes a beast core from the sixth level and swallows it. As soon as the energy begins to flow through her body Wang Huo begins to absorb her. A few days pass and they finally come back to the academy.

These days were enough for Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou to advance to the sixth level of the martial foundation.

"You were able to advance during the journey. You are amazing ". Praises Lan Feng

"Tomorrow will be made an announcement, so everyone comes to the square early." Speaks elder who took them to the valley.

Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou return to their residence. Lan Feng does the same.

"We have been able to gather many cores of beasts. I do not think it matters if the members of the black sword faction try to disrupt our missions. " Ming Zhandou speaks.

"Yes. And in the worst case, we can just go back to the valley. " Wang Huo speaks.

The next day Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou meet Lan Feng in the square before the announcement of the elder. The three talk for a while until an elder comes on the stage and starts talking.

"Within three days the tests for admission to the inner circle began, any disciple can take the test. After the test, those passing will qualify for a tournament. The top finishers in this tournament will receive points. " Announces the elder.

After some further information the elder dispenses the disciples.

"You think we can pass the test." Question Lan Feng

"Of course, it should not be difficult for us." Ming Zhandou replies confident.

At that moment the three perceive several looks in their directions.

"It seems that the members of the black sword have not forgotten us yet." Wang Huo speaks naturally.

The three leave the square and go to Wang Huo's residence.

"Do you think the members of the black sword will try to cause trouble for us? ". Question Ming Zhandou.

"I guess not until I finish the exam." Wang Huo answers.

Three days pass, and finally the day of the entrance exam arrives for the inner circle. Wang Huo, Ming Zhandou and Lan Feng meet in the square to conduct the examination.

"I'm going to explain how the test works, you've entered a formation and will have to fight against five mannequins that have the same level of cultivation as yourselves. If you can defeat the mannequins you will pass. You do not have to worry about security. Some elders will be monitoring the formation, if any disciple fails to defeat the mannequins the formation will be disabled and the disciple will fail. ". Explains an old man who went up to the stage of the square.

All the disciples are encouraged to hear this, every year the test changes. But this time it was very simple. Those confident disciples sketched a smile.

The elder takes the disciples to the place prepared for the test. There were five rooms that the disciples would enter and face the mannequins on the spot.

Almost two hundred disciples would take the test. As the test could be done by only five disciples at the same time, it took some time until the turn came from Wang Huo, Ming Zhandou and Lan Feng.

By coincidence Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou were to take the test at the same time. Upon entering one of the rooms Wang Huo finds five mannequins standing in front of him.

After a few moments a light shines in the room and the mannequins begin to move. They were all on the sixth level of the martial foundation. As soon as the dummies began to move they began to attack Wang Huo.

Wang Huo does not underestimate these mannequins even though they are at the same level of cultivation as he is.

"Fire emperor's punch".

*BOOM *

*BOOM *

Wang Huo begins his attack on the mannequins, because his battle power allows him to fight opponents up to two levels above his cultivation, these mannequins are quickly destroyed.

A few seconds have passed since Wang Huo's test begins and he leaves the room where he was. Ming Zhandou leaves the room where he was almost at the same time as Wang Huo.

As they leave, the crowd is astonished.

"Look, they just came in. How did they get out so fast "

"Did they give up? ".

Many in the crowd were not understanding what was happening, so far some disciples have managed to pass. But they all took a few minutes to get. No one left a few seconds after entering.

"You two passed. Appear tomorrow in the square. " One of the elders speak.

Seeing that Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou had passed and so quickly Lan Feng gets extremely excited.

"Congratulations ". Lan Feng speaks to both of them.

"That was nothing. You'll get through fast too. " Wang Huo speaks naturally as if what he just did was no big deal.

"Look, those also got through in a few seconds"

"Yes, but I think they were a bit slower than the previous two"

The crowd again begins a buzz when two other disciples too complete the test in a few seconds. By paying attention in the conversation of some disciples Wang Huo discovers that the two disciples who had just completed the test were the leaders of the faction iron fists and saber teeth faction.

Both were on the ninth level of the martial foundation. Which left Wang Huo a little surprised.

After waiting a little longer it is time for Lan Feng to take the test. As Wang Huo expected Lan Feng too pass the test without problems, taking only a few minutes.

"Hahaha. I also passed. " Lan Feng appears all smiling in front of Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou.

"We said you were going to pass." Ming Zhandou speaks.

The three decide not to wait to see who else would pass the test and return to the home of Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou.

The next day, the three meet in the square to find out how the tournament will work.

"Congratulations to all of you who passed the test. Now you are disciples of the inner circle. You will all receive a new token. Now I will explain how the tournament will be held with the disciples who passed the admission test. ". An elder goes up on the stage and starts talking.

"59 disciples passed the test. In the first round will be made a elimination match so that only 16 participants remain. We will put the 16 disciples who completed the fastest test in different arenas. Then we will draw 3 more participants to fight in that arena. The disciple who defeats the other disciples of the arena will be classified. In some arenas only 2 more participants will be drawn for lack of participants. "

Listening to the elder Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou do not care much about this round. Since the first 16 would be fighting in different arenas would mean that the stronger ones would not be in that round. And the two had confidence in defeating three opponents at the same time.

Already Lan Feng begins to sweat cold. His time was not too fast, so I was afraid to fall into an arena that would have someone very strong. It would be even worse if he had the bad luck and had to fight Wang Huo or Ming Zhandou.

The elder begins to speak the 16 disciples who were the fastest. Wang Huo takes first and Ming Zhandou second. The third, fourth and fifth place are the leaders of the black sword factions, iron fists and saber tooth respectively.

To Wang Huo's surprise, Hen Wuliao is in tenth. Lan Feng was the fifteenth.

"Phew. So there's no danger of me facing one of you in the first round. " Speaks Lan Feng relieved.

After the elder tells the names of the first 16 he begins to draw the other participants from each arena.

As Wang Huo and Ming Zhandou did not know many disciples the names of their opponents are unknown to them.

"Hahaha. I'm really lucky. I ended up being one that will only have to face two opponents. " Lan Feng says excited.

"But you better not let your guard down because of it." Alert Wang Huo.

"Do not worry. I'll give it my all. "Speaks Lan Feng

"The fights will be held in the afternoon. All participants should go to the battle arena at this time. " The elder speaks.

"Let's go back to our residence to get ready for the fights." Wang Huo speaks.

When the three were about to leave they are stopped by some people. Among them was Hen Wuliao.

"You better hope not to face me in this tournament." Hen Wuliao speaks in a provocative tone.

Wang Huo realizes that Hen Wuliao was at the sixth level of the martial foundation. But since Wang Huo and Hen Wuliao were reportedly on opposite sides did not have the need for Wang Huo to be educated with Hen Wuliao.

"It's better, I do not want to get my hands dirty with shit." Speak Wang Huo calmly.

Listening to this, Hen Wuliao turns red with anger. He almost attacks Wang Huo on the hour, but he is stopped by the other disciples who were with him.

Wang Huo, Ming Zhandou and Lan Feng leave the square thereafter.