Crossing the Cultivation Realm: Two Souls Coexist

With the arrival of the Si hour, the square in front of the palace in Haitian City became extremely lively.

The emperor and his ministers gathered here to prepare for the start of the imperial examination.

This is an important day, not only for the candidates but also for the entire country.

The emperor stood on a high platform in the square, wearing a luxurious dragon robe, and looked around the square majestically.

He was surrounded by a group of ministers, who were dressed in official uniforms and had solemn expressions, and Prince Zhu was also standing beside him.

Everyone is waiting for the arrival of the candidates, ready to witness this grand event of talent selection.

"Today's imperial examination is a grand ceremony for the nation to select talented individuals. Ministers, please ensure the fairness and rigor of the examination."

The emperor's voice echoed in the square through spiritual power, full of majesty.

The ministers nodded one after another, saying that they would strictly follow the emperor's orders and ensure the smooth progress of the examination.

With the sound of a gong, candidates began to enter the examination room one after another.

They were dressed in neat robes and had nervous and expectant expressions on their faces.

For them, this is not only an exam, but also an opportunity to change their destiny.

Under the guidance of officers and soldiers, the candidates entered the examination room in an orderly manner.

With the entry of the last candidate, the crowd in front of the Palace Square became densely packed, with the number reaching 60,000.

This spectacular scene not only demonstrates the East Sea Kingdom’s thirst for talent, but also reflects the difficulty of cultivation.

After all, those with high talent for cultivation have gone to some large sects and cannot even look down on a small country; those with low talent can directly enter the military system through cultivation; ordinary people who have no talent for cultivation can only rely on imperial examinations to change their destiny.

The county magistrate who assisted the examiner stood on the podium and began his speech.

His voice was loud and clear, carrying throughout the square.

"Dear candidates, today is the crucial day of the Imperial Examination. You are all elites who have emerged from layers of selection. Today's examination is not only a test of your knowledge, but also a test of your character.

I hope you will strictly abide by the exam rules, compete fairly, and show your true talents."

The county magistrate's words were full of encouragement and expectation.

The candidates listened attentively, their eyes revealing firmness and determination.

This is the result of their years of hard study and also the moment for them to show themselves.

The emperor and his ministers stood on a high platform, in charge of supervising the examination. Their sharp eyes scanned the entire examination room to ensure the fairness and seriousness of the examination.

Just as the county magistrate finished his speech and was about to invite the emperor to the stage to speak, an accident happened.

Suddenly, a spherical object floated in the sky. There seemed to be a wooden frame hanging underneath, and there seemed to be a person inside.

This suddenly appearing object attracted everyone's attention, and the atmosphere in the examination room instantly became tense.

The candidates and invigilating officials all looked up at the sky, looking at the unidentified object in surprise.

The emperor and his ministers also showed puzzled expressions. They didn't know what this object was or why it appeared here.

The emperor frowned when he saw the spherical object in the sky and immediately ordered his guards to check the situation.

"Go find out what that is and why it's here?"

There was a hint of displeasure in the emperor's voice.

The guards acted quickly and began to approach the spherical object, trying to figure out its origin and purpose.

Hu Qing, standing inside the wooden frame, tremblingly took out the copied letters from the interlayer. While scattering them downwards, he also had to transmit spiritual energy upwards to fill the ball made of monster leather.

"I'm in the morning class. I should have asked the carpenter to build a sturdier frame. This frame feels like it's about to break. It's so cold! Why is it so cold out here?"

Hu Qing held the wooden frame and scattered the letters down, cursing under his breath.

Letters fluttered down like snowflakes and landed in the examination area.

The candidates looked up in surprise at the letters flying all over the sky and reached out to catch them.

Letters fell on their heads, shoulders, and even on their test papers.

The candidates picked up the letter curiously and began to check the contents.

"What is this?" A candidate looked at the letter in his hand in confusion.

"It looks like a letter of denunciation." Another candidate said as he read it, with a shocked expression on his face.

The emperor also noticed the falling letters, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He used his spiritual power and with a slight movement, a letter flew into his hands.

The emperor unfolded the letter and began to read its contents carefully.

The letter revealed Prince Zhu's crimes in detail, including how he bribed bandits to kill candidates and how he sent people to destroy evidence and kill people.

The emperor's expression became increasingly solemn, his eyes filled with anger and disappointment.

The ministers around him also noticed the emperor's abnormality. They gathered around and tried to understand what was going on.

When they saw the contents of the letter, they also showed shocked expressions.

Prince Zhu also picked up a letter. He originally looked at it with curiosity and contempt, but the content of the letter made his face change drastically.

The crimes revealed in the letter pointed directly at him, and the accusations were like a bolt from the blue, shocking and angering him.

Prince Zhu's face turned ashen and his eyes were filled with anger.

"This...this is all slander! This little thief is blatantly slandering me. He is slandering me!"

Prince Zhu shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the examination room, attracting everyone's attention.

Driven by anger and panic, Prince Zhu directly used his spiritual power to attack the spherical object in the air.

His spiritual power was like a flash of lightning, striking the hot air balloon where Hu Qing was.

Hu Qing felt a powerful force hitting his hot air balloon. The spherical object burst under the impact of spiritual power. His body lost support and began to fall from a high altitude.

Hu Qing's heart was filled with fear. He knew that this would be a fatal fall. He remembered that a legendary figure in his previous life also died from a fall.

At this critical moment, the emperor took action.

When he saw Hu Qing falling from a high altitude, he immediately used his spiritual power to form a protective shield to catch Hu Qing steadily.

The emperor's spiritual power was powerful and precise. He not only saved Hu Qing, but also resolved Prince Zhu's attack.

The emperor's face was solemn and his eyes were full of determination.

"Prince Zhu, what do you mean?"

There was a hint of reproach in the emperor's voice, and his eyes were fixed on Prince Zhu.

Prince Zhu realized that his impulsiveness might cause greater trouble, and he tried to explain.

"Brother Wang, these are all slanders. I, Zhu, have dedicated my entire life to my country and my people. I would never do such a thing."

There was a slight tremor in Prince Zhu's voice as he tried to remain calm.