The Thunder Saint Academy, like Longevity Heaven, was also located in the Thunder Control Great World.

However, it was not completely independent of the eight great Golden Clans.

Because of this, the Sen bloodline actually held considerable power within the Thunder Saint Academy.

And with Sen Hui’s help, Fang Yang and the other two each chose a nice island to serve as their dojo.

Fang Yang’s, in particular, was located near the core area, close to Sen Hui and Sen Wei’s dojos.

"I thought we’d just be ordinary students at the Saint Institute, but I never expected we’d have our own dojos so quickly..."

Fang Min and Fang Hao exchanged a look, stunned into silence.

The Thunder Saint Academy didn’t just have students and instructors; there were also handymen.

These handymen were almost all natives of the Thunder Control Great World, destined to live out their entire lives there.

Fang Min and Fang Hao had originally assumed their living conditions would only be slightly better than those of the handymen. They never imagined they would be so luxurious.

At that moment, they couldn’t help but look at Fang Yang with complicated emotions in their eyes.

"We’re really riding on your coattails..."

It was the same old sentiment, but they couldn’t help but feel it all over again.

Not long after, they saw Sen Wei and Sen Hui arrive. After a brief greeting, they tactfully excused themselves and returned to their own islands.

Meanwhile, Fang Yang went with Sen Hui and Sen Wei.

The three of them headed toward his island dojo.

SPLASH! The azure water curtain shattered, revealing what lay behind.

Dense spiritual mist, thick with a fragrant aroma, wafted out.

A rainbow stretched across the sky, and massive trees stood tall upon the ground. The scenery was breathtaking, a perfect picture of an immortal’s paradise.

Looking out from here, one could even see the spectacular view of the Cloud Sea.

The Cloud Sea undulated with the wind, sometimes churning like stormy waves, other times as placid as a tranquil lake.

Fang Yang’s eyes instantly lit up with satisfaction.

Mortals spend their lives concerned with things like clothing, food, shelter, and travel. While Fang Yang wasn’t overly concerned with such matters, he wasn’t about to refuse such a superb dojo.

After all, his battle pets—the White Feathered Eagle, the Small Frost Horse, and the Electric Python—still needed a suitable environment to grow.

"Thank you, Xiaohui," Fang Yang said earnestly, glancing to his side.

Sen Hui smiled and waved her hand. "Hee hee, I’m just glad you like it..."

Gradually, Sen Wei started to join the conversation.

After some lighthearted conversation, they eventually turned to the topic of the Minglong Assessment.

The Minglong Assessment was essentially an evaluation for new students, a trial for them to display their potential and determine their rankings on the Heaven, Earth, and Human Rankings.

Participation in this assessment was optional.

Since they were all just in their early twenties, they were assigned to the under-thirty age group.

For that very reason, Sen Wei and Sen Hui would not be participating.

Sen Wei felt the group was far too unchallenging for her!

Sen Wei said, "If you’re going to participate in the Minglong Assessment, you should consider heading to the ’Frost Condensation Illusory Sea’ Mystic Realm, or perhaps the ’Cyan Lotus Volcano Mountain Range’ Mystic Realm."

’The Minglong Assessment, heading to a Mystic Realm...’ Fang Yang lowered his gaze, lost in thought.

Just then, the fortune-seeking, misfortune-avoiding orb of light in his mind began to flicker, forming words:

[The Minglong Assessment: Prodigies gather, fortunes intertwine. Choose your path with care.]

[Medium-High Fortune: At sunrise, enter the main peak of the Cyan Lotus Volcano Mountain Range to obtain a Tier Five opportunity. The path is calm and tranquil, with no surprises, no dangers, and no future troubles. Auspicious.]

[Medium-High Fortune: At sunrise, pass through the eastern ocean of the Frost Condensation Illusory Sea to obtain a Tier Four opportunity. Though there will be turbulence, there is no danger and no future troubles. Auspicious.]

[Medium Fortune: Travel anywhere outside the Cyan Lotus Volcano Mountain Range and the Frost Condensation Illusory Sea. No gains, no risks. Nothing gained, nothing lost. Neutral.]

The starting points for the Minglong Assessment were not fixed, but the final destination was always Peach Blossom Island.

Therefore, choosing which path to take was a matter worth considering.

Now, by comparing the fortunes, Fang Yang saw that the two Mystic Realms Sen Wei had mentioned were indeed proven to be wondrous.

What surprised him even more was that the worst possible fortune for this trip was merely a Medium Fortune!

In other words, the Minglong Assessment truly was just for new students; basically all potential dangers had been eliminated.

Fang Yang narrowed his eyes, examining the fortunes once more.

Soon, he made his decision. He would participate in this Minglong Assessment.

And he would choose to enter the main peak of the Cyan Lotus Volcano Mountain Range at sunrise to seize that Tier Five opportunity!

If he had the chance, he would also circle back to the eastern ocean of the Frost Condensation Illusory Sea to pursue the Tier Four opportunity.

As an adult, he naturally wanted to take all the benefits for himself.

...

「At the same time.」

On account of the upcoming Minglong Assessment, Minghai Nanyu had invited a group of people to gather and talk.

Currently, Minghai Nanyu was a Wind Dao Master, and her cultivation had reached Tier Three Peak!

Although she couldn’t compare to Fang Yang, her accomplishments were still incredibly dazzling.

Thus, when she sent out her invitations, numerous prodigies from the Golden Clans flocked to her side.

"Fellow Daoist Nanyu, it’s been some time. Your grace is as remarkable as ever."

"Tier Three Peak... that’s incredible! You’re already strong enough to dominate a region in the upcoming Minglong Assessment."

"I heard you’ve already become a Wind Dao Master. That’s amazing! If you could offer me a bit of guidance, I’ll absolutely follow your lead in this Minglong Assessment..."

Inside the snow-white palace, the crowd buzzed with excitement as they congratulated Minghai Nanyu.

Minghai Nanyu sat in the host’s seat, smiling without a word, gesturing for the handymen to serve fine dishes and meats.

Within the Thunder Saint Academy, everything from food and drink to lodging and transport required Merit Points.

The simple act of ordering handymen around showed that Minghai Nanyu was spending lavishly, a sign of how highly she regarded her guests.

Seeing this, the visiting prodigies puffed out their chests and made bold promises, their voices full of bravado.

"Just say the word! If there’s anything I can do to help, I absolutely will!"

"Exactly! I, Muri Baoji, may not have any great skills, but I’ve got plenty of brawn."

"Don’t worry, Fellow Daoist Nanyu. In this Minglong Assessment, I’ll be sure to lend you my strength! I’ll go all out to help push you to the top of the Human Ranking..."

Hearing everyone’s pledges, Minghai Nanyu’s lips curved into a smile.

She clapped her hands lightly, and the hall instantly fell silent.

She said, "In this Minglong Assessment, I wish to borrow everyone’s strength to suppress someone!"

"Suppress who?" someone asked.

She stated unequivocally, "Changkong, Fang Yang."

The moment she said this, the expressions on the others’ faces changed dramatically.

The next moment, with a great RUSTLE, people started getting to their feet one after another.

"Oh, my apologies, Fellow Daoist Nanyu, I just remembered I have some unfinished business to attend to."

"That’s right, I haven’t paid my respects to my ancestor yet either."

"Oof, my stomach suddenly hurts..."

One after another, they made their excuses, and the crowd scattered in a chaotic retreat.

In the end, only a few people reluctantly remained.

At this scene, Minghai Nanyu’s face turned ashen, the veins on her hands bulging.