144: Chapter 144: All Geniuses

"What!"

"What is the origin of the Ling Family in Lingyun City? They actually have such terrifying cultivation talent within their Family, and it's only being revealed now. The Ling Family's secrecy work is quite thorough."

"Exactly, exactly. If it weren't for the Dynasty Academy enrollment this time, we probably wouldn't have known when we would discover such a Genius within the Dynasty's borders."

"This is someone who has completed the Martial Dao path that many Martial Artists take a lifetime to walk, before even reaching twenty years of age. Many Martial Artists may not even reach this stage in their entire lives."

"A nineteen-year-old Earth Martial Realm Middle Stage Martial Artist is truly too terrifying."

"This level of strength is probably considered top-tier even within this Dynasty Academy."

"Brother, you're a bit uninformed. The Ling Family of Lingyun City was originally just a small Family in Qingyun Town. But unexpectedly, they rose rapidly within just about a year, successively destroying the Feng Family and Mystic Limit Sect of Qingyun Town, subjugating the other major families of Qingyun Town, unifying Qingyun Town, and later expanding Qingyun Town to build the current Lingyun City."

"It is rumored that all these changes in the Ling Family to this day are due to the current Family Head, Ling Feng. And he himself is a peerless Genius."

"He was even granted a noble title by the current King of Great Chu, the Marquis of Peerless Glory!"

"As expected of a Family that rides Heaven Martial Realm Yao Beasts as mounts, only a Family with such extraordinary heritage could Cultivate a Genius with such cultivation talent."

However, although there was constant discussion among the people present, most of them only showed envy and astonishment, without any hint of jealousy... Although there was continuous low-voiced discussion on the square, the Academy's assessment was still ongoing.

After Ling Yong completed his test assessment, Ling Zhong, who followed closely behind, also underwent spirit testing under the guidance of a Disciple of the Academy.

Similarly, after only a few breaths, the test results for Ling Zhong were announced.

"Ling Zhong, Ling Family of Lingyun City."

"Age eighteen, qualified!"

"Martial Dao Cultivation: Earth Martial Realm Early Stage!"

"Overall assessment Rank: Excellent."

"Can be a Green-Robed Disciple of the Academy."

... "Another Prodigy with an excellent assessment Rank, who can be a Green-Robed Disciple of the Academy."

"And he is even younger than the previous one. This newly risen Ling Family is truly not to be underestimated."

Ling Zhong likewise ignored the discussions of the crowd and instead turned directly, walking quickly with an unchanged expression towards where Ling Yong and the two Ling Family deacons were located.

Next, Ling Jun, Ling Fei, and Ling Jie also stepped forward one after another to take their tests. As expected, their test results similarly shocked everyone.

"Ling Jun, Ling Family of Lingyun City."

"Age nineteen, qualified!"

"Martial Dao Cultivation: Profound Martial Realm Perfection!"

"Overall assessment Rank: Excellent."

"Can be a Green-Robed Disciple of the Academy."

... "Ling Fei, Ling Family of Lingyun City."

"Age seventeen, qualified!"

"Martial Dao Cultivation: Profound Martial Realm Perfection!"

"Overall assessment Rank: Excellent."

"Can be a Green-Robed Disciple of the Academy."

... "Ling Jie, Ling Family of Lingyun City."

"Age sixteen, qualified!"

"Martial Dao Cultivation: Profound Martial Realm Late Stage!"

"Overall assessment Rank: Excellent."

"Can be a Green-Robed Disciple of the Academy."

... Following the release of the admission assessment results for Ling Yong, Ling Zhong, and the other five, not only were the Genius Disciples from various major and minor forces on the square greatly astonished, but even King of Great Chu Chu Xingwen and the Dean of the Dynasty Academy, who were observing the assessment from the side, couldn't help but lose themselves in thought.

"Your Majesty, the speed of the Ling Family's rise is simply too terrifying."

"I didn't expect that after their rise, within such a short period, there are strong Martial Artists guarding their Family, and outstanding Geniuses are emerging in an endless stream."

A moment later, the Dean of the Dynasty Academy, who had recovered his senses, respectfully said to King of Great Chu Chu Xingwen beside him.

"Hmm, it is indeed a bit too rapid."

"And what's unexpected is that all four of the Family Disciples sent by the Ling Family to participate in the Dynasty Academy enrollment received an excellent assessment Rank, and one even received an outstanding assessment Rank!"

"How many such Genius Disciples and Martial Dao strongmen are still within their clan, these are all unknown."

"All of this stems from their young Family Head, Ling Feng. This child probably has a great Opportunity that is unknown to others."

Hearing the old man's words beside him, Chu Xingwen nodded involuntarily, then slowly spoke.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it..."

As Chu Xingwen's words just fell, an old man with white hair, standing behind the Dean of the Dynasty Academy, had a conflicted expression. He suddenly seemed to have made a huge decision, then stepped forward and cautiously asked Chu Xingwen in front of him.

"Oh?"

"Just say what you have to say directly, don't be so hesitant?"

Hearing this, Chu Xingwen said directly.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Ling Family's rise is so rapid, and their overall strength is increasing quickly. It won't be long before they can contend with the imperial Family. I believe Your Majesty should be wary."

Having received Chu Xingwen's permission, the white-haired old man who had just spoken quickly and respectfully said.

Upon hearing the white-haired old man's words, Chu Xingwen, as the King of Great Chu, couldn't help but tremble and frown deeply. But then he seemed to have thought of something, his brows relaxed, and he responded calmly.

"It's fine. The stronger the Ling Family is now, the more beneficial it is to my Great Chu Dynasty. Moreover, the Dynasty only gave the Ling Family five spots to participate in the Dynasty Academy assessment, and the five people the Ling Family sent did not conform to my Dynasty's expectations. In fact, all five who came are rare Prodigies."

"This is enough to show that the Ling Family has no intention of replacing my Great Chu Royal Family. Furthermore, the current Family Head of the Ling Family is still a Marquis of my Dynasty."

"In the future, don't mention such things again."

Hearing Chu Xingwen's words, the white-haired old man who had just spoken quickly and respectfully assented.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

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