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The crowd gradually dispersed, but the discussion about this grand event will surely continue for a long time. One hundred lucky winners, like one hundred seeds of hope, will be sown in the newly cultivated fertile soil of Qingyun Academy.

The profound impact of this open and fair selection process may be more important than the selection results themselves.

Inside the Flowing Clouds Palace, Shen Mo watched the entire process through the water mirror.

Han Lin exclaimed, "Sect Leader, this selection is truly unprecedented. Not only have we selected promising talents, but we have also demonstrated the scale and vision of our alliance to the entire Southern Region! This event has clearly shown the hearts and minds of the people."

Su Xiao said, "However, among those selected, there are very few disciples from major sects; most are independent cultivators and disciples from small sects. As for the Blazing Sun Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect..."

Shen Mo smiled calmly: "It's alright. What I need are promising talents who can identify with the alliance, not direct descendants of other sects. Rogue cultivators and disciples of small sects understand the value of opportunities better, and their hearts are purer. As for the major sects... they will be restless. Just wait and see."

In Qixia Valley, the once empty valley has been carefully transformed.

The school buildings, with their white walls and blue tiles, are built against the mountain in a staggered and orderly manner; the spacious lecture hall is paved with white jade, and in the center stands a statue of the Flowing Cloud Ancestor with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky; the library, alchemy room, weapon room, and martial arts training ground are all complete, and there is even a spiritual herb garden that has been opened up, where several medicine boys are carefully taking care of the newly planted seedlings.

The valley was brimming with spiritual energy, several times denser than the outside world, clearly indicating that a spirit-gathering array had been set up.

At the entrance to the valley, the stone tablet of "Qingyun Taoist Temple" shines brightly in the sunlight.

In front of the stone tablet, a hundred young men and women dressed in uniform light blue Taoist robes stood in neat rows, their faces showing the restraint and excitement of newcomers, as well as a hint of scrutiny.

They were the first cohort of students selected from thousands of applicants, aged between twelve and sixteen, with cultivation levels ranging from the third to the sixth level of Qi Refining.

At the head of the procession stood Qingxu Sanren, the first abbot of the Daoist temple. His gaze swept over the young faces below, and his voice was steady:

"Now that you have entered the academy, you must abide by its rules, diligently cultivate yourselves, and help and love one another. Within the academy, background is irrelevant; only cultivation and character matter. I hope you will cherish this opportunity and not waste your youth!"

"We will heed the instructions of the academy director!" the hundred boys replied in unison, their voices echoing through the valley.

The trainees came from diverse backgrounds. Among them was Mu Xiaoyun from "Mujia Village," with dark skin and bright eyes. She was the village chief's daughter and carried the hopes of the entire village. There was also Shi Dan, the son of a rogue cultivator. Although his clothes were old, they were washed clean. His hands were rough, but his eyes were resolute.

There was also Chen Feng from the Crimson Flame Sect, a small sect affiliated with the Blazing Sun Sect. He was dressed much better than the others, but his eyes were unfocused, carrying a hint of reluctance and arrogance.

There were even two teenagers dressed in the outer disciple robes of the Heavenly Sword Sect, keeping their heads down and trying to minimize their presence. They were "discarded children" forcibly sent by the sect, and their hearts were filled with trepidation.

After Qingxu Sanren finished his address, he said in a deep voice, "Today is the first day of the Dao Academy's opening. With the special permission of the Alliance Leader, the outermost area of ​​the 'Minor Myriad Laws Secret Realm' will be opened as your first trial ground! Instructor Jin Hao will lead the team, with Instructor Mu Qingqing accompanying as protectors. Depart immediately!"

"The Lesser Myriad Laws Secret Realm?" The students immediately stirred, their eyes gleaming with unbelievable excitement. That was a legendary treasure land containing the origin of all laws, a place even Golden Core cultivators yearned for!

These low-ranking disciples actually have the opportunity to enter? Even if it's only the outermost perimeter, it's enough to get their blood pumping!

Dressed in a sharp outfit and exuding a commanding presence, Jin Hao strode forward, his gaze sweeping over the crowd like lightning. His voice was clear and resonant: "Within the secret realm, opportunities and risks coexist! You must travel in groups, obey orders, and refrain from acting on your own!"

"Use the firework talisman as a signal if you encounter danger! The primary task is to familiarize yourself with the environment and collect distinctive spiritual items, not to be greedy and reckless! Understand?"

"Understood!" the trainees shouted excitedly.

Mu Qingqing, dressed in a light green dress, stood quietly to the side with a medicine pouch hanging at her waist. She said softly, "There are many low-level demonic beasts and poisonous insects in the secret realm. I have prepared commonly used antidotes and healing powders. If you feel unwell, please let me know immediately."

Led by Jin Hao and Mu Qingqing, the team boarded a specially made "Flowing Cloud Boat" and flew towards the forbidden area behind the main peak.

As they watched the mountains and forests rushing past below and felt the increasingly rich spiritual energy wafting towards them, all the students felt their hearts pounding with a mixture of tension and anticipation.

The entrance to the "Minor Myriad Laws Secret Realm" was an inconspicuous mountain wall, which had now been opened by the disciples of the Array Hall, and a shimmering, colorful spatial vortex slowly rotated. Jin Hao stepped in first, followed by Mu Qingqing, and then a hundred students entered one by one with great excitement.

Passing through the vortex, a breathtaking view suddenly appeared. The sky displayed a strange, seven-colored radiance, the earth was lush with vegetation, and many rare spiritual herbs could be found everywhere. The air was filled with pure spiritual energy and the aura of broken laws.

Even though it was only the outermost perimeter, the sight already amazed the teenagers.

"Such a strong spiritual aura!"

"Look! That's 'Star-Patterned Grass'! One plant sells for ten low-grade spirit stones outside!"

"Watch out! There's a noise!"

Jin Hao, with his extensive experience, divided the hundred people into ten teams, appointing a temporary leader for each team, defining their assigned areas, and instructing them to work together to explore and collect resources. He and Mu Qingqing patrolled from higher ground, ready to provide support at any time.

Mu Xiaoyun's team quickly discovered a small patch of "Moonlight Moss," a material used to refine "Heart-Cleansing Talismans."

As the group was carefully gathering materials, several fiery red, raccoon-like "fire hedgehogs" suddenly sprang out of the bushes beside them, baring their teeth and lunging at them! They were extremely fast, their claws and teeth were on fire, and they possessed the strength of the fourth level of Qi Refining.

"Form ranks! Defend!" The temporary captain, a disciple from a small sect, shouted somewhat frantically. The team members quickly moved closer together and cast rudimentary defensive spells, but their coordination was poor, and their formation was scattered.

"Ah!" Stone Egg couldn't dodge in time, and his arm was grazed by the Fire Hedgehog Beast's claws, instantly turning it black and causing him to break out in a cold sweat from the pain.

"Use 'Entangle' to trap its lower body! Water-attribute spell attack!" Mu Xiaoyun remained calm, reminding the team while simultaneously conjuring a green vine that wrapped around the hind leg of a fire hedgehog. The other team members reacted, unleashing water arrows and ice spikes at the monster.

In the chaos, Chen Feng hesitated. The Crimson Flame Sect's techniques he had learned were fire-based, which was somewhat suppressed here. Moreover, he was somewhat disdainful of associating with these "country bumpkins," so he was a beat slow to act.

"Chen Feng! What are you spacing out for!" the captain shouted anxiously.

At that moment, a sharp sword aura pierced through the air and, with a "whoosh," pinned the fire hedgehog beast that was pouncing on Chen Feng to the ground! It was Jin Hao who had made his move.

He landed, his face serious: "In the face of battle, how can we allow ourselves to be distracted? Teammates are like brothers! Any further discord will result in expulsion from the secret realm!"

Chen Feng blushed, feeling both ashamed and guilty. Looking at Shi Dan, who was gritting his teeth and persevering despite his injured arm, and Mu Xiaoyun, who was giving orders with composure, Chen Feng's pride vanished. He finally became serious and used the fireball technique to coordinate the attack.

Under Jin Hao's guidance, the team gradually regained their footing, cooperated with each other, and finally repelled the fire hedgehog beasts.

Although some people were injured, no one was seriously hurt, and they also gained several monster materials and the Moonlight Moss.

After this battle, the team members, who were originally strangers and even somewhat estranged, have become much closer and have begun to develop a preliminary understanding and trust.