As Lu Yin set foot on the grounds of the Cyclic School, a jade slip shot towards him.
After reviewing the new information, Lu Yin started moving in a specific direction.
News that Xuan Qi had transferred quickly spread throughout the Siverse Academy, just like when Lu Yin had transferred from the Lost Clan School to the Arboreal School. As soon as he set foot in the Cyclic School, news started swiftly circulated throughout the academy.
However, the Cyclic School was different from the Arboreal School. The Arboreal School required the students to meet or fail the minimum requirements as soon as they entered the school. That was why there was frequently a crowd gathered to observe the new transfers. On the other hand, meeting the Cyclic School’s requirements required a long period of learning and cultivating. If the Eight Hands of the Stone Gate was an easily cultivated battle technique, Mu Mu would have learned far more than just the Third Hand.
For this reason, despite many people in the Cyclic School knowing of Xuan Qi’s arrival, there was no crowd to receive him.
They would only gather once he decided to challenge the school’s examination.
In the Voidforce School, Jiang Xiaodao learned that Xuan Qi had already moved on to the Cyclic School, and he quickly left. "That bastard! He didn't even tell me before he got there! How can I, Jiang Xiaodao, not be present for such an important moment? Just wait patiently! I'm on my way."
He was eagerly anticipating the moment that Xuan Qi would use the Fourth Hand of the Stone Gate, exposing himself as a cheater.
If it came out that the greatest genius the Sixverse Academy had ever seen was actually a cheater, just the thought of the reactions left Jiang Xiaodao growing excited. There was finally an opportunity for him to get his revenge.
The Cyclic School’s requirements were for the students to use the First Hand of the Eight Hands of the Stone Gate to inscribe their name on a smooth stone wall. The wall would then reveal whether the students successfully met the requirements. There was no alternative method other than the Eight Hands of the Stone Gate to meet the school’s requirements, as it was the only way to leave one’s name on the stone wall.
This assessment had been put in place by Sage Stone for his potential replacements.
At the moment, Lu Yin was walking towards that stone wall.
His performance in the Arboreal School had been remarkable, and Lu Yin had forced Mu San to fight with Xu Xiangyin over Xuan Qi. The Wood Spirit Realm had been opened early, and from a tree in that place, Lu Yin had obtained an innate gift of spatial control. Thus, his reasoning was if the Cyclic School also started to compete with Xu Xiangyin for Xuan Qi, it might be possible to see the Voidchaos Territory opened early as well.
The suggestion Shao Qingfeng had made that the other students had all endorsed to delay opening the Voidchaos Territory would not benefit Lu Yin at all. In that case, he might as well force things a bit.
After all, force was what drove people to take action.
Lu Yin had long since forgotten about the matter with Jiang Xiaodao. As for the Eight Hands of the Stone Gate, he had already managed to understand the First Hand after skimming the technique recorded in the jade slip once. There was no need for him to demonstrate the Fourth Hand.
In the center of the Cyclic School stood a stone wall that had many names etched onto it. There were many students surrounding the wall, and whenever envy blossomed in their eyes any time they looked at the wall.
Suddenly, a girl moved to approach the stone wall, at which point she silently stood in place.
"Hey, isn't that someone from the Transcendent Universe? I think I remember her name’s Zuo Yu," someone commented in surprise.
Other people nearby turned to look.
Sure enough, Zuo Yu was standing in front of the stone wall. She entered the Cyclic School half a year before, and it was time for her to challenge the examination.
Over the course of the last six months, Xuan Qi had accomplished numerous remarkable feats. He spent time in the Voidforce School and the Lost Clan School, and then even moved on to the Arboreal School. He had finally transferred to the Cyclic School. During this time, he had become acknowledged as the greatest talent in the academy, surpassing even the likes of He Shu and his peers.
As for Zuo Yu, she had not even met the requirements of a single school.
After learning that Xuan Qi was about to enter the Cyclic School, Zuo Yu had become determined to meet the Cyclic School’s requirements before he arrived, or else she would be too embarrassed to even face him.
A short distance away, Shi Hong, Mu Cheng, and others also arrived.
"Little Yu, there's no need to rush. Concentrate and calm your mind. You’ve already mastered the First Hand, so you’re guaranteed to pass the exam," Shi Hong said reassuringly.
Zuo Yu clenched her jaw, her eyes determined. She took a deep breath and cleared the random thoughts from her mind. The then slowly raised a hand and started to move, demonstrating the First Hand of the Stone Gate.
Everyone standing around the stone wall became focused on Zuo Yu. They, watching her graceful and fluid movements. Sure enough, she was demonstrating the First Hand of the Stone Gate. On top of that, she revealed herself to be quite skilled with the technique.
Stroke by stroke, she carged her name into the wall by using the First Hand. Each stroke left a deep gouge.
Shi Hong felt satisfied. "The truth is that Little Yu could have met the requirements for the school a month ago. She’s been spending this past month learning Dragon Flash."
Mu Cheng praised, "Her talent is impressive."
He then looked at Shi Hong and asked, "What about you? Have you decided which school you’ll move on to next? You could have gone to the Central School a long time ago."
Shi Hong sighed. She sounded quite frustrated. "I want to visit the Lost Clan School."
Mu Cheng was not surprised. "It’s true that the Lost Clan's power is definitely worth learning. I’ll go with you."
Shi Hong took a long look at Mu Cheng before nodding. "Thank you."
In front of the stone wall, Zuo Yu finally withdrew her hand. Her name had been left deeply engraved on the wall, signifying that she had met the school’s requirements.
She released a sigh of relief. As she turned back to look at Shi Hong, she saw the admiration on her senior sister's face. However, just as Zuo Yu was opening her mouth to say something, a stunned expression covered her face. "Xuan Qi?"
Shi Hong was bewildered and turned around to look. "Xuan Qi?"
Mu Cheng and the others also turned to follow the two women’s gazes. This was everyone else’s first time seeing Lu Yin.
"So he’s Xuan Qi? He actually transferred to the Cyclic School."
"It's not unexpected. Who wouldn't want to try for that opportunity? Xuan Qi is already regarded as the most talented person here in the Sixverse Academy. He has been praised to the heavens, so it’s only natural that he would want to come here."
"He only got an innate gift of speed in the Arboreal Sanctuary, so the Arboreal Realm doesn't want him anymore."
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Lu Yin slowly walked over and looked at Zuo Yu. He smiled at her. "Congratulations on passing the school’s exam."
Zuo Yu answered in a bitter tone, "It doesn’t come close to comparing with you. You can already move on to the Central School."
Lu Yin smiled, but said nothing.
Mu Cheng stepped forward and politely introduced himself to Lu Yin, "I’ve heard as your name has become famous. I am Mu Cheng."
Lu Yin nodded. "Xuan Qi."
"I heard that you instantly saw through Dragon Flash the first time you saw it. We should spar sometime," Mu Cheng suggested.
Before Lu Yin could respond, Shi Hong stepped forward. "Xuan Qi, why are you here?"