Mysterious Immortal Area, Dao Development Grounds.

A huge crowd of people filled the area while the nearby seats had been filled a long time ago. It was mostly senior students from the outer court, and there were many other new students and instructors that formed a dense and bustling mass of figures.

At this moment, the gazes of everyone had descended onto the grounds, and they were staring at Chen Xi, Liu Yiming, and the others with various expressions.

The senior students were surprised and had frowns on their faces.

The new students were excited and elated.

The instructors stood with smiles on their faces instead, and they revealed expressions of surprise and curiosity.

“The first amongst the new students this year, Chen Xi, is really extraordinary. Before he even entered the academy, he drew out all the seniors of the academy with the intention of taking him as a disciple. After he entered the academy, he caused such a great commotion in less than two months of time. Moreover, he possesses a brilliant reputation and has given rise to much discussion. He really is a fellow that’s unwilling to remain out of the limelight.” 

“A tree that’s much taller in the forest will be blown down by wind in the end. Perhaps this young man was too striking, and that is what caused the senior students to be unwilling to accept it,...