Chapter 74 - The Day of the Test (1/2)

Early morning of 21st December.

Meng Chuan sat in bed and gently caressed his blade that was cold and sharp to the touch.

“My twelve years of cultivation has been for this very day,” Meng Chuan murmured softly. The day for the Archean Mountain entrance examination was finally here. He had been waiting a long time for this day to come.

Meng Chuan thought of many people at that very moment. His father, mother, grandaunt, clan leader, Third Elder, and many other clan elders hoped that he could enter Archean Mountain.

…

In a nearby room, Meng Dajiang stared at a painting hanging on the wall. It was a painting of his wife.

The day has finally come. Meng Dajiang looked at the portrait. I’ve done all I can. I sparked Chuan’er’s interest in the saber. I sparred with him. I found a suitable Dao Academy teacher for him. The credits I’ve acc.u.mulated over the past few years have been exchanged for Chuan’er’s Iceheart Fruit. I’ve done whatever I can!

I, Meng Dajiang, am a mediocre person, but the son I’ve raised is my greatest pride! Nianyun, our son will definitely enter Archean Mountain. Meng Dajiang was equally nervous.

Suddenly, they heard a voice from outside. “Young Master Meng, Young Master Yan, Lord Marquis has summoned everyone. They are preparing to set off.”

We’re setting off? Meng Dajiang wiped the corners of his eyes and walked out of his house. He immediately shouted, “Chuan’er, Chuan’er, we’re leaving.”

Creak.

Meng Chuan walked out from his own room, his saber by the waist. He smiled at his father. “Let’s go.”

Meng Chuan, Meng Dajiang, and Yan Jin gathered at Wu State Guild Hall’s lobby.

Although it had snowed yesterday, the snow inside the guild hall yards had long been cleared. Only the trees and rooftops were left covered in snow.

“Young Master Meng.”

“Young Master Yan.” Everyone in the lobby greeted them.

Out of the twelve young adults, only Yan Jin was alone. The others had elders accompanying them.

“Everyone is here. Let’s set off now.” Marquis Southcloud entered the lobby and did a sweeping glance. Everyone followed when he walked out.

Within a s.p.a.cious garden at the guild hall, a fiery red bird stood waiting. One by one, they leaped onto the bird’s back.

Meng Chuan, Yan Jin, and Meng Dajiang sat in a corner on the bird’s back.

“Let’s go,” said Marquis Southcloud.

The fiery-red bird immediately flew up. From above, one could see every street and gorgeous building in Archean City. It was quite the unique experience.

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Meanwhile, at Eastcalm Prefecture’s Meng family.

In the ancestral hall, Fairy Meng was kneeling on a prayer mat. She pressed her palms together in antic.i.p.ation.

“Ancestors, please bless us. Please bless our Meng family’s descendant, Meng Chuan. Please let him pa.s.s the Archean Mountain entrance examination and be admitted into Archean Mountain.” Fairy Meng’s pale face wore a hint of death. The demon invasion had hurt her too much. Her body was on the verge of collapse. If it weren’t for her strong obsession, she wouldn’t have survived until today.

Meng Chuan was the Meng family’s hope. If she died, Meng Chuan would be the future pillar of support.

Thus, she waited for news of Meng Chuan’s admission into Archean Mountain. Only then could she rest in peace.

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Ah Chuan. On a mountain peak on Archean Mountain, Liu Qiyue was distracted while reading a book. She looked at the vast sea of clouds through the window, feeling a little nervous. Ah Chuan is going to take the entrance examination today, right? He will definitely pa.s.s!

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The Archean Mountain entrance examination is today, 21st December. Will he be admitted into Archean Mountain? Yun Qingping couldn’t help but have such thoughts arise in her as she practiced her swordplay in the morning. She then shook her head. Why think about this? She continued practicing her swordplay.