67: The conference ended and rewards were distributed

Mu Bei, Mr. Yan of the Holy Academy, and Li Haoran entered the main hall.

"Greetings, General Mu, greetings, Mr. Yan."

Everyone stood up and saluted.

Today, not only were the results of the Winter Hunt Assembly to be announced, but it was also to be seen if anyone had obtained the inheritance from the Bronze Hall.

If one received the inheritance, they would gain an admission slot to the Great Xia Holy Academy.

The Great Xia Holy Academy, with its numerous powerful cultivators, represents the martial arts will of Great Xia and is a sacred cultivation ground that countless people desperately wish to enter.

Unfortunately, the conditions for the Holy Academy to recruit disciples are extremely strict, and many are destined to have no connection with the Holy Academy. If one could enter the Holy Academy a step ahead of others, their future would definitely soar.

Mu Bei waved his hand gently at everyone, then looked at Li Haoran: "You announce the results of this Winter Hunt Assembly."

"Hmm!"

Li Haoran nodded, then took out a scroll and activated a hand seal.

The scroll emitted a blue light, and everyone's names appeared on it, along with the number of demonic beasts they had hunted.

...

Everyone immediately looked at these names.

Li Haoran spoke: "Everyone certainly knows how many demonic beasts they have hunted.

This list is recorded based on the data transmitted from everyone's tokens. You can check if there are any issues."

Everyone carefully checked and indeed found no problems.

They had all counted how many demonic beasts they had hunted, and they could also see the data on their tokens.

Seeing that everyone had no objections, Li Haoran waved his hand again, and five names among them glowed with blue light, ranking at the top.

These were the top five names.

...

Everyone looked at these five names.

First place, Xiao Ce, hunted eighty demonic beasts.

Second place, Cao Luo, hunted seventy-eight demonic beasts.

Third place, Su Muxue, hunted seventy demonic beasts.

Fourth place, Zhao Hongying, hunted sixty demonic beasts.

Fifth place, Lu Zhihu, hunted fifty-five demonic beasts.

The princes and princesses were not among them.

Even if they took first place, it wouldn't hold much significance, and it was better to let those they valued enter the top five.

Yan Junlin looked at these five names, a smile appearing on his face. Finally, something good happened.

Among these five names, Cao Luo and Lu Zhihu were the ones he valued.

Yan Wuhai's expression also improved somewhat. One of the people he valued was also among them, none other than Zhao Hongying.

As for Xiao Ce and Su Muxue.

One of them was backed by the Wu'an Marquis's Residence, and the other was the daughter of the Minister of Personnel. Neither side had temporarily pledged allegiance to any of them.

Many people sighed softly when they saw these results. If not for the unexpected incident during the Winter Hunt Assembly, many dark horses would likely have emerged.

Unfortunately, the Winter Hunt Assembly ended early, and many did not have time to fully display their strength, so this list naturally contained quite a bit of inaccuracy.

Li Haoran said: "The top five in the Winter Hunt Assembly will all receive generous rewards. Upon returning to Tianqi City, His Majesty will personally summon them. The rewards will be distributed now."

Subsequently, Mu Bei and Li Haoran distributed the rewards to the top five.

The rewards were indeed abundant. As the first place winner, Xiao Ce even received a Territory Expansion Pill, which caused envy among the others.

Xiao Ce was already at the Peak Tuo Jiang, and with this Territory Expansion Pill, he would likely enter the Tuojiang Realm soon.

Su Muxue received a Shackles Pill and other items.

This Shackles Pill could allow her to quickly advance one minor realm within the Shackles Realm, which was also a decent reward.

Su Muxue put away her rewards, but her mood was somewhat complex.

She understood where the true experts in the hall were. If those people had acted, they wouldn't even make it into the top ten, let alone the top five.

Mu Bei looked at everyone: "The rewards have been distributed. Among those present, who obtained the inheritance from the Bronze Hall? You may step forward now."

Su Muxue hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward. She bowed to Mu Bei and Mr. Yan, then activated a hand seal, and a mysterious aura enveloped her body.

Although she had obtained the inheritance, this inheritance was extraordinary and difficult to fully comprehend in a short time.

The Great Xia Holy Academy was also a place she longed to enter. If she waited until the enrollment period to enter, there would be countless competitors, making it much more difficult.

Given the opportunity now, she naturally wouldn't miss it.

Everyone looked at Su Muxue in surprise. As expected of Su Muxue, she was indeed extraordinary.

Then they showed envy. Compared to the rewards of the Winter Hunt Assembly, the Holy Academy admission slot was the most valuable.

Mr. Yan felt the power emanating from Su Muxue and nodded gently: "Not bad. This aura comes from the Inheritance Stone Pillar."

...

Xiao Ce and a woman in a red dress also stepped forward. They had also obtained the inheritance.

Like Su Muxue, they activated hand seals, and peculiar auras emanated from their bodies.

"All good!"

Mr. Yan waved his hand, and three tokens flew towards the three of them: "These are Holy Academy tokens. Hold them and register at the Holy Academy. From now on, you will be disciples of the Holy Academy."

"Thank you, Mr. Yan."

Su Muxue and the other two bowed to Mr. Yan.

Mr. Yan glanced at the others, and seeing no one else step forward, he smiled faintly: "The Holy Academy admission slots have been given. I should take my leave!"

With that, he walked out of the main hall with his hands behind his back.

Everyone looked at Mr. Yan's retreating figure, their expressions somewhat regretful. How wonderful would it be if they could also obtain a Holy Academy slot?

Yan Wuhai's smile deepened. He looked at the woman in the red dress. This woman was Zhao Hongying, and she was also someone he valued.

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Yan Junlin scoffed, saying nothing more.

Mu Bei pondered: "This Winter Hunt Assembly had some unexpected incidents. I hope the First Prince will record the names of those who perished and hand them over to His Majesty later."

Fighting demonic beasts naturally carried risks, but human hearts were even more treacherous. Many of those who died this time likely died at the hands of others.

Yan Junlin said with a serious expression: "General Mu, rest assured!"

"Hmm! Northern Border City is full of unpredictable dangers. The Winter Hunt Assembly has ended. If you have nothing else to do, you may return to Tianqi City."

Mu Bei said in a deep voice.

Many people died in the Winter Hunt Assembly, but most of them died within Snow Wolf Valley. Their deaths were considered a lack of skill, and no one was to blame.

But if they died within his Northern Border City, that would not be acceptable.

It was time to let these children of powerful families return.

...

Everyone understood the meaning behind Mu Bei's words and did not say much.

Half an hour later.

Everyone boarded their carriages and returned to Tianqi City.

Mu Bei stood on the city wall, watching the departing carriages, and murmured to himself: "There are a few good seedlings..."

Li Haoran walked over: "This time in Snow Wolf Valley, there were Peak Tuo Jiang cultivators who died, and there were a few auras of powerful demon cultivators."

Mu Bei said indifferently: "The imperial decree I received was only to ensure that no one above the Territory Expansion Realm entered Snow Wolf Valley. The rest has nothing to do with me."

...

Li Haoran smiled and said nothing more.