Shenwu Yutianlei

Chapter 178 Swamp Forest

After Gu Fanxiao finished speaking these words with a serious expression, the crowd below, which had been relatively quiet, instantly exploded like a drop of water dropped into a hot oil pan. All along, these young geniuses have lived under the protection of their respective families, leading a smooth life, and have hardly experienced any real hardships and challenges. At this moment, they suddenly heard such a major and urgent matter. When the matter came to an end, most people were still unable to react for a while, and their faces showed various expressions such as astonishment, confusion, and helplessness.

Some people opened their mouths wide, as if they couldn't believe what they heard; some people frowned and fell into deep thought; others were whispering to each other, and the whole scene became chaotic and noisy.

"Dean Gu, how long will it take before the monster tide breaks out?" At this moment, an unknown genius below shouted loudly, with a hint of urgency and nervousness in his voice. His shout also instantly quieted the originally chaotic scene, and everyone's eyes were focused on Gu Fanxiao, waiting for his answer.

"According to the observation of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory, it should be about ten years before the beast tide breaks out. However, this time is only an approximation. The beast tide may be delayed, but it may also be advanced at any time." Gu Fanxiao's voice was low and powerful. He glanced at the people below and answered seriously.

His words stirred up a wave of emotions in everyone's heart. Ten years was neither long nor short, but for these young geniuses, it was an extremely tight time. They had to grow up quickly and improve their strength in these ten years to be able to fight in the future beast tide.

"Silence." Gu Fanxiao raised his voice and said again: "Whether you can accept it or not, this is the fact. Next, it will be today's entrance ceremony." Gu Fanxiao looked at the people below with disbelief on their faces. His expression was still serious, with a hint of unquestionable firmness in his eyes.

Hearing this, everyone fell silent again. They looked at each other. Although they still had some doubts in their hearts, they did not dare to speak out.

"The entrance ceremony is very simple. The venue will be in a swamp forest thousands of miles away. There are all kinds of monsters in this forest. The monsters above level three have already been cleared out by the elders of our academy, and the highest remaining ones are only level two. Your task is very simple, which is to cross the entire swamp forest. Disciples who complete it successfully will be directly promoted to inner courtyard disciples, and those who fail will stay in the outer courtyard to continue their studies." Gu Fanxiao's voice echoed in the square, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"Swamp forest? I heard that it is full of monsters and beasts. Many experienced mercenaries don't dare to go there easily." A young disciple couldn't help but speak out, with a worried look on his face.

"Yes, and I'm only at the first stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. If I encounter a late second stage monster, wouldn't that be disaster?" Another disciple echoed, with a hint of fear in his voice.

"Yes, yes, fortunately my cousin is very strong," a fat woman said to the man next to her, "right cousin, you will protect me, right?" She showed a flattering smile on her face and her eyes were full of dependence.

There was a lot of discussion below, and the voices of the crowd naturally reached Gu Fanxiao's ears. Some people were worried about their own lack of strength, some were discussing the dangers of the swamp forest, and some were complaining about the unreasonable arrangements of the academy. All kinds of voices intertwined together, forming a noisy sound.

"Well, of course, considering your safety, each disciple will get a protective talisman. This talisman can only be used once. It will emit a dazzling green light when used. Even if you encounter a peak second-order monster, you can survive for ten breaths. Ten breaths are enough time for the nearby Jindan elders to rush to the rescue, so you don't need to worry about your safety." Gu Fanxiao cleared his throat and said loudly.

"Of course, once you use this amulet, it means you have lost the qualification to become an inner court disciple." Gu Fanxiao added with a serious expression. A trace of majesty flashed in his eyes, as if warning everyone not to use this amulet lightly. "This is a test for you, and also a test for you. I hope you can cherish this opportunity and work hard to improve your strength."

After Gu Fanxiao finished speaking, he waved his hands, muttered something, and then threw out a huge flying boat. The flying boat quickly grew larger in mid-air, and finally landed steadily on the square. The flying boat was pitch black, engraved with various mysterious runes and patterns, and exuded a powerful aura.

"Now, all disciples, board the flying boat and prepare to go to the swamp forest." Gu Fanxiao shouted loudly. His voice echoed in the square so that everyone could hear it. After hearing this, everyone walked towards the flying boat. Some of them were excited, some were nervous, and some were looking forward to it. They knew that this was their first test after entering the academy, and it was also the first step on their road to becoming a strong person.

Upon hearing this, all the disciples immediately took action. They all mobilized their spiritual power, which surged like a surging river. Then they stretched their bodies, jumped up lightly, and flew towards the huge flying boat. The disciples who could join the Royal Academy were basically at the Foundation Establishment Realm. After all, only those who reached this realm were qualified to be selected by the Royal Academy. They drew graceful arcs in the air and landed on the deck of the flying boat as lightly as flying birds. The very few younger Qi Training Realm cultivators were led by their elders and did not need to participate in this trial. They would continue to practice in the academy and wait for the next opportunity.

Shen Yun and Lin Ruyi looked at each other and nodded. They also mobilized their spiritual power, jumped up, and fell in the air like two light feathers, landing accurately on the deck. This flying boat is more spacious than Huo Jingtian's flying shuttle. The interior space is huge, like a small square. Even after all the disciples in the square came up, it didn't feel crowded, and everyone could find their own seat.

As the elders landed on the flying boat, they stood at different positions on the flying boat, pinched their fingers, and activated the flying boat's formation. The flying boat shook slightly, then slowly rose into the air and flew away. As the flying boat moved forward, the surrounding clouds and mist were quickly broken, forming a white airflow.

Shen Yun stood on the deck, looking around, and suddenly saw Huo Jingtian not far away. His heart moved, and he hurriedly walked forward and bowed respectfully: "Master."

Huo Jingtian looked at Shen Yun in front of him with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He showed a satisfied look on his face, and said with a slight smile: "Good, not bad, in just a few days, your cultivation has improved. I was right, your talent is really good." His voice was full of satisfaction and pride, as if he had seen a rising star.