madnovel Chapter 8 The Curtain Falls
Chapter 8 The Curtain Falls
After Qin Hao and Elder Hao took their seats in the audience, Dean Xiao began to read out the rules for the competition for the spots.
"Brother Mu, look, isn't that Brother Hao? Why is he sitting there? Is he not participating in the competition for spots?"
Mu Chen was somewhat surprised to see Qin Hao chatting and laughing with Elder Hao.
In his mind, Qin Hao was definitely his biggest rival in this battle for a spot.
An opponent from whom he saw no hope of victory.
If it were just a simple Divine Soul Realm, he would have some ideas, but after learning about Qin Hao's achievements during this period, he had no ideas at all.
The gap was too large, so large that he couldn't even muster the will to fight.
Even if he uses all his trump cards now, he can only exchange blows with someone at the early stage of the Divine Soul Realm at most, and he can't say he can win easily.
But Qin Hao was already able to kill a Divine Soul Realm cultivator, and even a half-step Heaven Fusion Realm Divine Soul Realm cultivator!
The difference between the two is obvious.
The fact that Qin Hao didn't participate in the competition for the five academies' spots surprised Mu Chen, who couldn't understand why.
"I don't know, maybe Brother Hao has his own reasons." Mu Chen shook his head, also very puzzled.
However, this doubt dissipated from Mu Chen's mind as the lottery began.
The battle for spots has begun!
The process of the battle for the spots was almost entirely clear in Qin Hao's memory: a battle of drawing lots.
The winner receives a regular spot, but to obtain a seeded spot, another battle must be fought, and the final winner receives the sole seeded spot.
The only difference from his memory was that fewer people participated.
Originally, there were ten participants, but now that Liu Mubai is dead, the number of participants has become nine.
The following process is also very simple: draw lots, fight, and the highlight moment that belongs exclusively to the protagonist Mu Chen.
At this moment, Elder Hao spoke up and asked, "Has Lord Qin decided which of the five academies he intends to choose for his cultivation next?"
"I've made up my mind, Northern Cang Spiritual Academy." Qin Hao answered without hesitation.
"Northern Spiritual Academy? May I ask why? As far as I know, the Northern Spiritual Academy is not the strongest among the five major academies."
After glancing at Elder Hao, Qin Hao calmly replied, "Elder Hao should know that I come from the Thunder Domain of the Northern Spirit Realm, and all those who cultivate in the Thunder Domain practice thunder magic."
I've heard that the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy has a special cultivation ground also called the Thunder Domain, which is highly beneficial to cultivators of the Thunder Path.
Elder Hao nodded slightly. "I see. Since Lord Qin has made his choice, I can only wish you a smooth path in your future cultivation."
Qin Hao cupped his hands in thanks, while glancing at Elder Hao with some surprise.
Judging from what the other person just said, he thought that the other person wanted to persuade him to join one of the other five major academies.
The matter was resolved just like that, which really surprised him.
Elder Hao said, "Lord Qin, there's no need to overthink it. Although I come from the Holy Spirit Academy, I also wanted to persuade you to join the Holy Spirit Academy, but after hearing your reasons, I gave up."
The Holy Spirit Academy does not have a cultivation ground like the Thunder Domain. If you join the Holy Spirit Academy after my persuasion...
I'm afraid you'll resent me in the future, and I certainly don't want to be resented by a genius like you.
"Elder Hao is joking."
Upon hearing this, Elder Hao simply smiled and said nothing more.
On North Spirit Square, the battle for the spots was in full swing.
The final result was similar to what Qin Hao remembered.
Mu Chen won the seeded spot, while Hong Ling, Tang Qian'er, Mo Ling, Chen Fan, and Huo Yun won the regular spots.
Elder Hao glanced at the six people, then said, "Five ordinary spots plus one seeded spot, that's just enough for the six of you. Now tell me, which spiritual academy do you six intend to choose?"
Upon being seen, Chen Fan and Huo Yun immediately replied, "Qingtian Spiritual Academy."
Elder Hao nodded slightly and looked at Tang Qian'er and Hong Ling, "What are your choices?"
"Among the five major academies, there is one called the Myriad Phoenix Academy, which specifically recruits female students. I think it would be extremely suitable for the two of you."
Hong Ling glanced at Qin Hao, who was sitting in the spectator stands, and asked, "Elder Hao, I have a question that I wonder if you could answer for me."
"Please feel free to speak."
"Why didn't Brother Hao participate in the battle? With his strength, he shouldn't be unable to join the Five Great Academies."
Elder Hao glanced at Qin Hao, then at Hong Ling, and said with a playful look in his eyes, "Little one, the answer to your question is actually very simple."
Because the five academies exceptionally granted him a core student spot, he will not participate in the competition for your spots.
"Core members?!"
Immediately, a domain lord in the spectator stands couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Everyone looked at Qin Hao, who was sitting there, with incredulous eyes.
"I never expected that Lord Qin would have such an opportunity to obtain a core spot in one of the Five Great Academies. This is probably a rare occurrence in the history of our Northern Spirit Realm."
"It's not just rare, it's absolutely unique. Lord Qin has set a precedent for our Northern Spirit Realm."
"It's unbelievable that someone from our Northern Spirit Realm could actually obtain a core spot in one of the Five Great Academies."
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The news of the core quota immediately caused a huge uproar among everyone.
Most of the people present knew about Qin Hao.
He single-handedly annihilated the Liu Domain, slaying multiple Divine Soul Realm experts, making him undoubtedly a prominent figure in the Northern Spirit Realm recently.
When the competition for the spots began, many people were curious as to why Qin Hao did not participate.
Now the answer has finally been revealed.
Because it is not necessary.
Having secured a spot as a core student in one of the five academies, Qin Hao naturally had no reason to come here to compete for a seeded spot.
Elder Hao looked at Hong Ling and continued, "He chose the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy. Are you prepared to choose the same academy as him?"
Hong Ling looked in the direction of Qin Hao, and as she looked at the extraordinary young man, a hint of hesitation appeared in her heart.
She was quite certain just now, but after hearing about the core student quota, her heart began to waver.
The gap between the two seemed to suddenly become enormous, creating an insurmountable chasm.
"I choose the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy," Hong Ling finally replied.
Regardless of the gap, she still hoped to get closer to the other person.
Elder Hao nodded, then looked at Tang Qian'er, "And you, what is your choice?"
Tang Qian'er secretly glanced in Qin Hao's direction before answering, "I also choose the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy."
Elder Hao was somewhat surprised, but in the end he could only sigh helplessly.
Another day of failed recruitment for Wanhuang Academy.
"Mu Chen, what is your choice?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Chen asked the two questions from the original work: one was to inquire about Ji Xuan's whereabouts, and the other was to inquire about Luo Li's whereabouts.
After receiving Elder Hao's affirmative answer, Mu Chen scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, "Elder Hao, my choice is also the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy."
Elder Hao paused for two seconds, then looked at the last one, Mo Ling, and asked, "Your choice is also the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy?"
Mo Ling nodded somewhat shyly, "Yes, I also choose the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy."
For him, the Five Great Academies were mysterious and unpredictable behemoths, and he really didn't know how to choose.
And now that so many people have chosen the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy, he also chose this academy.
Elder Hao nodded, confirming the allocation of these spots.
Two were from Qingtian Academy, and the rest were from Bei Cang Ling Academy.
This gave him the feeling that his trip was specifically for recruiting students for the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy.
Although he didn't participate in many academy selections, it was still quite rare for most academies to choose the same spiritual academy.
After straightening his expression, Elder Hao continued, "Alright, now that the spots have been decided, you have two months to prepare."
Two months from now, come back to the Northern Spirit Academy. At that time, I will take you to the pre-training station for your respective chosen Spirit Academy.
However, you must not think that you can rest easy from now on.
This is just the beginning for those aspiring to enter the Five Great Academies.
Two months later, after you go to the Wudayuanqian Station, there will be another assessment waiting for you there.
Only by passing that test can you truly enter the Five Great Academies.
If you fail the assessment, you will be directly stripped of your place in one of the Five Great Academies, so you must cultivate diligently for the next two months and not slack off.
Upon hearing Elder Hao's words, the joy they had just felt at having secured a spot vanished, replaced by a sense of urgency.
After saying those words, Elder Hao left, and the few who had obtained the spots returned to their intense cultivation.
Looking at the two women in the square, Qin Hao was at a loss for what to do.
At the same time, both women turned their gazes toward him, seemingly waiting for his choice.
He was quite surprised by the two women's choices. It seemed that their reasons for choosing the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy were both because of him. Even a fool could see what was going on.
As for choosing? Of course, I want them all!
The Great Ruler is a world where the strong are respected, and it is extremely common for strong people to have multiple wives and concubines.
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