Soul Emperor Martial God

Outside the Inner Sect, after Deacon Youu instructed everyone to wait in place, he disappeared.

Among the group of Heavenly Talents, except for Xiao Yi and the other 11, the rest all showed a look of defeat.

The hundreds of Heavenly Talents who had prevailed before were top-notch Heavenly Talents in their own regions, receiving much attention and admiration.

But now, having arrived at the Heavenly Hidden Academy, they were relegated to Outer Disciples.

Outer Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples may differ by just one word, but their status is worlds apart.

Inner Sect Disciples are the elite disciples within the academy.

While Outer Disciples are at most average disciples.

There is a vast difference in status, cultivation resources, and the elder's guidance.

However, these hundreds of Heavenly Talents, at least, are Outer Disciples, which is far better than being servant disciples.

Servant disciples, though having the title of disciple, spend almost all their time doing servant's work.

They have only two or three chances a month to receive guidance from Martial Arts Elders within the academy.

Everyone showed defeat, yet there was not a hint of dissatisfaction on their faces.

After all, they had gone through battles.

The twenty thousand Heavenly Talents faced opponents all at the Heavenly Extreme Seventh Layer; losing was normal.

The hundreds of Heavenly Talents faced opponents at the Heavenly Extreme Ninth Layer; losing was also expected, without any suspense.

But these last 12 strongest Heavenly Talents had already surpassed both Outer and Inner Sect Disciples; what would happen when they faced the legendary Supreme Geniuses of the Heavenly Hidden Twelve Peaks?

"Xiao Yi, do you have confidence?" Lih Fengxing asked.

Deacon Youu had already left, and the Heavenly Talents were waiting and began chatting.

"How would I know?" Xiao Yi chuckled lightly.

"I'm not aware of the opponent's strength."

He finally understood the meaning of the Six Exams and Six Difficulties and the three challenges.

The Six Exams and Six Difficulties are assessments for entering Heavenly Talents. Passing means being part of the Heavenly Hidden Academy.

The final three challenges involve confronting Outer, Inner, and the Twelve Peaks' disciples.

Based on strength, they would determine which sect one enters.

Simply put, talent gains entry, and strength determines position.

A few minutes later, Deacon Youu returned, "Alright, follow me, old man."

The group followed Deacon Youu again.

It's worth mentioning that although the more than twenty thousand Heavenly Talents failed the challenge, they were still following along.

Their positions had been set, but subsequent arrangements were required, so they temporarily followed Deacon Youu.

After going dozens of miles deep, they stopped.

The scenery ahead had already changed.

No longer were there palatial buildings of Outer and Inner Sects.

What appeared before them were twelve towering peaks reaching into the clouds.

"Tsk tsk, this should be the Heavenly Hidden Twelve Peaks; it's majestic, not bad," Fang Shushu said with a face full of anticipation.

"Brother Xiao, look."

Fang Shushu pulled Xiao Yi and pointed to one of the peaks, "That towering, rugged cliff is like an infinite world; that's Tianxuan Peak."

"That one," Fang Shushu pointed again, "The whole peak is like a soaring Divine Sword, tremendously imposing. It's Heavenly Sword Peak."

"Heavenly Sword Peak, everyone there is a Supreme Sword Dao Genius, very strong."

"Oh, and the one in the middle that's taller is Sky-reaching Peak."

"Sky-reaching Peak, the whole peak is supported by formations, said to be a formation every hundred steps, populated by Array Masters."

"..."

Fang Shushu pointed out peak after peak for Xiao Yi, explaining each with excitement.

"Ahem ahem." Nearby, Deacon Youu glared at him, "The Heavenly Hidden Twelve Peaks are the core of our Heavenly Hidden Academy."

"Each peak represents a former Great Power of our academy."

"If you dare to point fingers again, beware the old man blasting you out."

Fang Shushu pouted and said no more.

Xiao Yi smiled faintly.

This Fang Shushu indeed had vast knowledge, just as he claimed, knowing a lot.

However, this person was not a calm fellow.

"I don't know, Deacon, what are we waiting for?" Sikong Yu asked impatiently.

"Naturally, waiting for the Heavenly Talents of the Twelve Peaks to come down," Deacon Youu replied.

"The disciples of the Twelve Peaks engage in rigorous cultivation year-round, and rarely leave the peaks."

"To challenge them, patience is needed."

If Inner Sect Disciples are elite within the academy.

Then the disciples of the Heavenly Hidden Twelve Peaks are all Core Disciples.

They are the most important disciples of the entire Heavenly Hidden Academy, and also the strongest young generation.

Each one is a Martial Arts Genius in this era, with hopes of reaching Martial Arts Peak in the future.

Each of the Twelve Peaks has an elder, second only to the Dean.

The Heavenly Hidden Academy is a great force, but more accurately, it is an academy, naturally without a Palace Master, but a Dean instead.

And these Twelve Peak Elders are all Martial Arts Great Powers.

It is rumored that any one of them could reach the Great Power level of the Ancient Times.

This is why the Heavenly Hidden Academy is Central Region's First Academy, attracting countless Heavenly Talents.

Within the peaks, most disciples are under the elders of each peak.

An hour later…

Woosh... Woosh... Woosh...

More than twenty figures leaped out from within the peaks.

As the figures landed, the wind didn't rise, nor did anything move; it appeared very ordinary.

Yet this is the prowess of a Martial Artist.

Martial Artist controlling the air flight, yet not stirring the slightest breeze nor disrupting a single breath in the surroundings.

The mastery of air-control by these over twenty people reached a frightening level.

Being able to achieve this also signifies their command over Primordial Power has reached near perfection.

"Fellow Peak Deacons," Deacon Youu was the first to bow his hand.

"Deacon Youu," the Deacons reciprocated the gesture, returning the courtesy.

Among these twenty-plus people, the leaders were twelve middle-aged deacons.

Behind them exactly stood twelve young Heavenly Talents, aged around 27 or 28.

"Infinite Sacred Realm." Xiao Yi glanced at the 12, narrowing his eyes.

At this moment, the twelve middle-aged deacons were also sizing up Xiao Yi and the others.

"Hmm, not bad, all of Heavenly Extreme Seventh Layer cultivation." The twelve deacons nodded slightly.

"Entering the academy at such a young age and having this cultivation already is indeed rare..."

"Hmm?" The words of the twelve deacons suddenly paused, their gaze fixed on Xiao Yi.

"Why is there one little guy at Heavenly Extreme Fourth Layer?"

Deacon Youu glanced at Xiao Yi, chuckled embarrassed, "Hehe, this kid is an anomaly."

The twelve peak deacons first frowned, then nodded, "Well then, everything depends on strength."

"The challenge can commence at any time."

"I'll go first." Sikong Yu without surprise was the first to step forward.

"You can pick one of the twelve Peak disciples," said the twelve deacons.

"I'll go for the one from Tianxuan Peak," Sikong Yu said disdainfully.

These twelve Peak disciples are each one Heavenly Talent from the Twelve Peaks.

Xiao Yi and the other 12 can challenge anyone. If victorious, they can pass and directly become Twelve Peak disciples.

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Third update.