Eternal Heavenly Emperor

That's right, even the highest-ranking disciples are merely "ordinary."

Inferior? Lower Grade?

Who would want to be classified in such categories? Now, although the academy hasn't issued detailed selection criteria, one thing is certain: students of inferior status will account for over half of the populace, with one-third being of lower grade, and only less than ten percent will qualify as ordinary.

Upon receiving this news, all students were rubbing their hands in eagerness, none of them wanting to fall into the category of inferior.

Many geniuses arrived one after another, some Chu Hao knew, others he did not.

Among these people were the talents of the previous generations—peers of Gu Fei, and even a few who were several years older, as well as talents not from the Ancient Clans. After passing through the Middle Three Realms, they no longer had any disadvantage against the disciples of the Ancient Clans.

The young people, especially the geniuses, were naturally very proud and competitive, inevitably engaging in contests. The academy's martial arts training field was packed every day. After numerous bouts, the talents' strengths were categorized into different hierarchies, gradually forming factions.

Individuals like Gu Fei, Yuan Tiangang, and Guan Feng had gathered a group of followers, forming alliances such as Gu Alliance, Yuan Alliance, and Guan Alliance. Given the abundance of geniuses—some of whom had been unrivaled in their own sects or families—they now had to band together to find a reliable leader to avoid being bullied.

Chu Hao and Su Wanyue were cultivation fanatics with no time to engage in such activities, but Gu Qingcheng was gathering followers everywhere under the pretense of Chu Hao's influence.

Capitalizing on the reputation of being the champion of the previous Nine States Heaven Talented Assembly, Gu Qingcheng indeed recruited many disciples for "Chu Alliance". But those were achievements of many years ago, and since entering the academy, Chu Hao hadn't fought a single battle, so real young powerhouses would not naturally flock to his side unless they had previously witnessed Chu Hao's strength.

Therefore, Chu Alliance's average strength was the weakest, and they kept the lowest profile when venturing out.

Conversely, Yuan Tiangang's Yuan Alliance, Gu Fei's Gu Alliance, Changmen Xia's Chang Alliance, Qin Feng's Qin Alliance, and Liu Ruxu's Liu Alliance were the five most powerful forces, not only boasting the largest numbers but also consisting of many experts.

In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the year.

Chu Hao and Su Wanyue finally concluded their isolation. They had both reached the peak of First Tier War Venerate. To break through to the Second Tier, intense cultivation was no longer sufficient. Instead, breakthroughs in the mastery of elements were necessary.

Both their Soul Seeds had grown to one meter high, which was the limit for the First Tier. Advancing to the Second Tier would allow them to consolidate Elemental Power and continue growing, and ten meters was the limit for War Venerate, equivalent to Tenth Tier War Venerate.

"Finally, it's the end of the year."

"The academy is starting!"

"Who's the dragon, and who's the worm, we're about to find out!"

The students were extremely excited. Next, they would be divided into three levels, undeniably, students classified as "ordinary" would be the true talents of the Nine States in the future, with a great possibility of ascending to the War God level.

And a day later, a massive skyship appeared above the academy. After descending, more than a thousand outstanding and charismatic young individuals disembarked.

They were too strong. Their combined aura even dispersed the clouds in the sky, and among them, seven figures were even more extraordinary, causing nearby onlookers to only gaze up in admiration.

These individuals had some unusual features—some had silver pupils, others had elongated ears, some even had wolf heads, and others had two pairs of wings.

Alien Race martial artists, descendants of ancient deities and humans, thus many still retained beast-like forms.

"So strong!"

"What cultivation level are those seven? Why do I feel like my body is about to explode just from one glance?"

"Could they be War Emperors?"

"How could that be? The strongest among us War Venerate are only Sixth Tier!"

The seven young individuals from the Alien Race were incredibly powerful. Merely their presence made it feel like the universe itself might collapse.

"Chu Hao!" Just then, a loud shout rang out, and a young girl flew forth, stepping into the sky and looking around.

It was Yun Cai!

Chu Hao quickly also soared into the sky, laughing heartily, "Foodie, have you gained weight?"

"Ptui, ptui, ptui, who's a foodie? I just get hungry easily!" the girl retorted playfully, apparently having not suffered among the Alien Race, and her cultivation had also advanced to the War Venerate level, with ripples of Star Force indicating she might have also practiced Star-Body Dual Cultivation.

While human martial artists mainly focus on Star Force with physical strength as secondary, Alien Race is exactly the opposite. However, regardless of which type, advancing to War Venerate meant focusing primarily on cultivating Divine Sense.

"Bold!" Alien Race martial artists immediately rebuked, "How dare a mere human stand equal with our Saintess? Step aside!"

"Stop that noise, or do you want me to knock you all over and turn you into roast meat!" the girl said fiercely, raising her small fists to emphasize her point.

"Yun Cai, come back!" one of the seven powerful Alien Race individuals, a burly man with antlers akin to a deer's, spoke authoritatively.

The girl turned her head back, stuck her tongue out at him, made a face, then hid behind Chu Hao, saying, "I don't care about you!"

The man looked at Chu Hao, his eyes seemingly containing a universe of sun, moon, and stars, possessing a divine demeanor. He said firmly, "Step aside!"

Chu Hao snorted, retorting, "What if I don't?"

"When the Dragon Crown Prince tells you to step aside, you dare to disobey?" A young individual shot into the air, "Let me teach you about respect and hierarchy."

Whoosh, his speed was incredibly fast, appearing in front of Chu Hao in an instant, throwing a punch toward him.

Chu Hao held his hands behind his back. His opponent was merely a Second Tier War Venerate; Chu Hao did not even need to parry as he activated his Unique Life Spring.

Bang!

However, the Barbaric Girl leaped out and threw a punch to meet him.

Boom!

In the massive roar, the young man was forcefully knocked back, blood at the corner of his mouth.

"Nonsense!" The Dragon Crown Prince snorted coldly, reaching out toward Yun Cai, as his Star Force transformed into a giant hand that covered the sky. Emitting a terrifying aura, many people collapsed to the ground, feeling an intense sense of weakness from deep within.

This guy is a War Emperor!

Chu Hao had no intention of showing off. He immediately brought out the Western Wind, surging with Bloodline Power. This Treasure Artifact was instantly activated. The power at the War Emperor level vibrated, causing even more individuals to drop to the ground.

"Enough!" A faint voice rang out, carrying an irresistible authority. The Dragon Crown Prince's Star Force Giant Hand instantly collapsed, and Western Wind was forcefully suppressed into what seemed like an ordinary tool.

This was an alien race expert of average height; his face was unclear to everyone, as though it was shrouded in a layer of mist, or as if he wasn't even there.

He looked ordinary, no different from a common passerby on the street. Yet, a casual phrase from him could suppress both the Dragon Crown Prince and Western Wind. How astonishing was this strength?

War God!

This was definitely a War God!

Most people were seeing a War God for the first time and couldn't contain their excitement. This was a true peak expert of Nine States, the strongest of all ages.

Fat Cat just snorted dismissively and raised its hind leg to start licking itself.

"Everyone is here, let's begin the selection," the War God said indifferently.

Chu Hao lowered his stance, stimulated his Soul Seed, and looked again at the War God.

Around the latter, elements were so dense that they formed lines and weaved into a vast net.

Laws!

In the Upper Three Realms, one could only come into contact with elements, but only a War God had begun to grasp the Laws. Although it was only a little, this was a qualitative leap. Once the Field Domain was opened, there was no difference from a deity, capable of dominating everything.

At that moment, the War God slightly turned his head to look towards Chu Hao.

Boom!

Even though the other's face was completely unclear, Chu Hao felt a pair of sharp eyes sweeping over him, piercing into his Sea of Consciousness, as if all of him was transparent before the other.

The War God's Perception was terrifying. Despite being watched by so many, he could immediately notice him.

The War God Academy was a joint venture between Nine States and the overseas alien races. Naturally, there would be talented individuals from abroad coming over. However, it was unexpected that an alien War God personally made an appearance.

Since the War God had spoken, it was time to classify all the students into three grades.

Previously, the young alien warriors showed off their prowess at the Heaven Talented Assembly in Nine States, letting everyone witness their formidable strength. Thus, people like Yuan Tiangang had been diligently cultivating over these three years, aiming for their moment of vindication.

The details of the classifications were soon released.

It was simple, one could choose any of the three criteria to demonstrate their potential.

Physique: Heaven Level High Grade was ordinary, Middle Grade was lower, and Lower Grade was inferior. Cultivation: Entering War Venerate from thirty to thirty-five years old was ordinary, thirty-six to forty was lower, and forty-one to fifty was inferior.

Last was the challenge beyond one's league: at the War Venerate level, surpassing one level was inferior, two levels was lower, and three levels was ordinary.

Students could undergo all three tests, taking only the best result as the standard.

The Dragon Crown Prince was the first to step forward, saying, "I entered War Venerate at nineteen, became a War Emperor at thirty-two, and am now thirty-four, a Second Tier Peak War Emperor!"

As his words fell, all the martial artists of Nine States showed expressions of utter shock.

Isn't this bragging? How can there be such a terrifying speed of cultivation progression?

To enter War Venerate at nineteen? And to become a War Emperor at thirty-two?

Alien warriors all wore proud expressions. The Dragon Crown Prince was their pride, destined to not only become a War God but also a king among War Gods.

Chu Hao was also extremely shocked. This was too terrifying, a nineteen-year-old War Venerate. How did he cultivate like this?

"Don't take it to heart. This small dragon had a fortunate encounter and received the essence of a great dragon infused into him. Even without cultivation, he could grow into a War God. It would just take a bit more time," Fat Cat transmitted to him with its Divine Sense.

It paused, then added, "However, this small dragon is indeed not simple. He has a chance to reach even higher realms. The Purple-Gold Holy Dragon, even in my era, was an extremely rare existence, each possessing great divine powers." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)