All the heavens, it all began with the master paying homage to the sage at night.

As the curtain fell, the academy's exams came to an end.

After the important figures in the imperial court left, the moment of receiving the results for the candidates from the academy arrived.

Hundreds of students gathered around the screen wall in the square, waiting for the list to be posted. When several teachers arrived, a thunderous roar of cheers erupted in the square.

Everyone is looking forward to this list.

Including Chen Pipi, the prodigy from Xiling, this test is Chen Pipi's examination paper submitted to the academy, to the Tang Dynasty, and to Xiling.

A surprised voice rang out in front of the screen wall.

"Who is this Chen Pipi? Jia Shang, Jia Shang, why is it still Jia Shang?"

Immediately afterwards, someone else shouted, "He got top marks in all six subjects! How is that possible?"

For many years, the academy has not produced such a prodigy.

They never imagined that such a prodigy would be born today.

Chen Pipi nodded in satisfaction upon seeing his results, then turned and walked away. No one present recognized him, as he hadn't interacted much with others since arriving at the academy.

After learning their scores, the students began to gather together and discuss Chen Pipipi's identity.

Some people believe that Chen Pipi came from the palace and may be a prince.

Some people believe that he was a reclusive genius from Qinghe County or the Southern Jin Dynasty.

Then someone said, "Have you heard something? There's a prodigy from Xiling who's also participating in this exam."

"Yes, I heard from my elders that this person said he would climb to the second floor of the academy. At first, I didn't believe it and thought he was bragging. But now it seems that if this Chen Pipi is a prodigy from Xiling, he might really be able to climb to the second floor of the academy."

"What does 'two-story building of the academy' mean? Why not just 'two stories' or 'two floors'?"

"Fool, don't talk nonsense. The second floor of the academy is the academy's biggest secret. Those of us who are admitted to the academy are seen as the cream of the crop by the world, but I know that only those who can climb to the second floor of the academy are the true geniuses of the academy."

"The second floor of the academy is an unknown place in the Tang Dynasty. Even the Western Mausoleum of Taoism, the Hanging Temple of Buddhism, and the Demonic Sect's Mountain Gate combined cannot compare to it."

"What? The academy is that amazing? Why have I never heard of it before?"

"You're ignorant, aren't you? The reason why the Tang Dynasty was able to sweep across the country was because the academy had two floors, and the teachers were on the second floor of the academy."

Everyone stared wide-eyed. No one was unaware of the Master's name, but the Master was a legend, a character from a story, the headmaster of the academy. They had known since they were very young that the Master was incredibly powerful, all-powerful, and the greatest pride of the Tang Dynasty.

However, they cannot be certain that the Master is still alive. After all, no legend can span hundreds or thousands of years, unless the Master is an immortal who has been alive for hundreds or thousands of years and is still alive today.

The discussion grew louder, like a new cycle every year. Every student who joined the academy thought of the Master, wanted to see the Master, and wanted to become the Master's disciple.

Wasn't that prodigy from Xiling also hoping to join the academy and become a disciple of the Master? The top score in the Six Examinations certainly embarrassed the students of the Tang Dynasty, but it also proved one thing: becoming a student in the academy is something to be proud of.

Those students who failed to gain admission to the academy truly understood its value at that moment. They regretted not studying hard enough and lamented their own weakness.

If they had known the academy was so prestigious, they would have tried harder. Some even dreamed of taking the academy entrance exam again next year. Little did they know that even just the spot to participate in the academy's exam was extremely precious.

Even those who fail the entrance exam for the academy, without the status of academy students, can still achieve something in the future and become a proud little person.

The back hill of the academy.

Mu You led Su Yu and Li Yu on a leisurely stroll, and after meeting most of the teachers on the back mountain of the academy, they arrived at Jun Mo's location.

"This is our second senior brother, Jun Mo." Mu You didn't introduce him much, but when she mentioned Jun Mo, you could clearly see the light in her eyes. She felt from the bottom of her heart that her second senior brother was more powerful than the other senior and junior brothers.

Su Yu looked over and saw that Jun Mo was tall and wore a tall crown with an antique feel, but he was dressed in an ordinary academy spring uniform with a gold-woven ribbon tied around his waist. He had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, a solemn expression, and his whole body exuded an air of propriety.

Jun Mo stood here, like a majestic and unshakeable palace.

Su Yu bowed and said, "Greetings, Second Senior Brother."

Jun Mo is very proud. He admires proud people, but he will never tolerate anyone being more proud than him in front of him.

Su Yu is a Heavenly Master. At first, Jun Mo was still thinking about how to face Su Yu. But now, Su Yu's humility and reason made him forget the words he had prepared to reprimand Su Yu. Instead, he said, "Junior Brother, you are very good. I have high hopes for you."

"Xiaoqi took you for a walk around the back mountain. What were your impressions?"

Su Yu humbly replied, "Very good, exceptionally good."

Jun Mo was taken aback, then burst into laughter. He admired Su Yu's personality and completely dispelled his previous worries that Su Yu would become the new junior uncle.

Su Yu is a very simple and pure person. Although he has embarked on the path of cultivation, he does not have the arrogance of those cultivation prodigies. In other words, he is very humble.

Junmo likes this kind of humility. He himself thinks that he is such a person. He is proud, but he never thinks he is proud, because his strength is what he deserves.

"I thought those guys, who spend their days walking birds, feeding fish, playing music and chess, doing nothing productive, would disappoint you."

Su Yu said, "How could that be? I think my senior brothers and sisters are all very capable people. They may seem to be doing nothing, but they have already touched upon the unknown Dao."

"Maybe one day they'll have an epiphany, and they'll become incredibly powerful, truly amazing."

Jun Mo said, "I've always felt that they're a bit off. If it weren't for the fact that the teacher didn't want to deal with them, I would have given them a proper diagnosis long ago. But what you said makes sense. I hope they can really find their own path."

Su Yu said, "Yes, it will. It definitely will."

Jun Mo was somewhat surprised to see Su Yu's serious expression. To be honest, he didn't think those disciples could accomplish anything. In fact, he thought that his senior brother alone was better than all of them. But the young man in front of him actually had such confidence. Su Yu's expression didn't seem fake; he genuinely thought so.

"Junior brother, you are very special. I'm already looking forward to the surprise my teacher will feel when he sees you."

Jun Mo wasn't talkative, but he felt that Su Yu spoke sincerely, so he wanted to say more. Moreover, Su Yu was a Heavenly Master, just like his most admired junior uncle Ke Haoran. Su Yu's words were naturally filtered, making him feel very comfortable.

If another junior brother said the same thing as Su Yu, Jun Mo would probably find it hard to agree, and might even think that the other person was stupid.

The conversation with Jun Mo went surprisingly smoothly, and Su Yu even felt like they had known each other for a long time. Sometimes, Su Yu even wondered if the person in front of her was someone impersonating the Second Master.

The back mountain of the academy is beautiful. Su Yu once fantasized that one day she would also live in the back mountain of the academy, find her ideal under the guidance of the master, strive for her ideal, be intoxicated by the mountains and fields, and enjoy the beautiful life in seclusion.

Today, my dream has come true.