993: Changes in the Foreign Languages ​​Department: A Test

Although the Eight Academies Great Competition had ended, the storm it caused had not subsided; instead, it grew more intense.

First was the matter of the bet between the Qian Academy Head, Zhang Wenliang, and the Li Academy Head, Song Qianshang, which had been bound by a Heavenly Dao oath.

Everyone was watching with anticipation, wondering if Zhang Wenliang would fulfill his promise!

Second was the matter of the gambling pool set up by the Qian Academy, where the Li Academy had directly wagered five hundred million Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

As soon as the competition ended, Master Zhao of the Li Academy led people to demand payment, causing Master Qi of the Qian Academy's face to turn black.

But he couldn't deny it at all; he could only scrape together funds from various sources, finally amassing 3.5 billion Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

As for the remainder, it was all paid in Medicinal Pills, Spirit Weapons, and other items, stripping Master Qi completely bare.

It was quite laughable that a dignified Master of the Tianchen Academy's Qian Academy had a Storage Ring that was empty, save for a few High-Grade Spirit Stones.

Furthermore, he had also incurred a significant amount of external debt!

Master Zhao and the others made a fortune, each of them beaming with joy.

News of this gamble spread throughout the Eight Academies, and Master Qi's plight became a laughingstock for everyone after their meals.

The day after the competition ended, Zhang Wenliang arrived at the Li Academy and officially became the Li Academy Head.

Song Qianshang, meanwhile, went to the Qian Academy to become its Head, bringing that particular saga to a close.

Chen Qirong and Master Zhao were both transferred to the Inner Court at the same time.

Even Ji Wuchang didn't know that Xiao Cheng's cultivation had actually been guided by Master Zhao.

Master Zhao had never mentioned it, and Ji Wuchang was unaware; this whole affair could be considered a series of coincidences.

Because the Qian Academy had the most people entering the Inner Court this time—reaching three individuals—the Academy Head overrode all objections to preserve Zhang Wenliang's position as an Inner Court Master.

As a result, among the Eight Academies of the Outer Court, three of the Heads were now Inner Court Masters.

Furthermore, the Academy Head announced that for the remaining five academies—Zhen, Xun, Kan, Gen, and Dui—the Heads of whichever academies performed excellently in the next Great Competition would also become Inner Court Masters!

Consequently, in the future, four of the eight Outer Court Academy Heads would simultaneously serve as Inner Court Masters.

When this news broke, the Heads of the Zhen, Xun, Kan, Gen, and Dui academies all had their eyes light up.

Jiu Moxiao of the Zhen Academy, in particular, was determined to secure this spot and decided to personally train a few individuals.

As these events unfolded, the storm of the Eight Academies Great Competition gradually calmed, and everyone's attention began to shift toward Climbing the Heavenly Ladder!

Inside a small courtyard in the Inner Court, Ji Wuchang sat cross-legged. A special space surrounded him, and he was trapped within it.

Beneath his feet was a special Formation, within which silver light flowed in streaks.

This was his second day in the Inner Court.

He had originally thought that entering the Inner Court would involve complicated procedures, such as meeting the Inner Court Masters or the Academy Head.

But he soon realized he was wrong; there was nothing of the sort. He had been brought directly to this small courtyard by Master Xiao.

Master Xiao had set up this Formation and told him to enter, saying he just needed to find a way to walk out of it.

He had tried many times, even using Shrinking Ground to an Inch, but it still had no effect!

He felt quite helpless, but he also knew this was a test from Master Xiao.

Despite its appearance, this Formation was extremely formidable, seemingly containing thousands of spaces within.

When he used Shrinking Ground to an Inch, he could cover thousands of miles in an instant, feeling as if he had traversed countless mountains and rivers, yet upon stopping, he found he was still in the same place.

He used the Void Phantom Technique, his body shuttling through the void, but the result remained the same!

Knowing it wouldn't be easy to get out, he instead calmed his mind.

That day, standing atop the Black Dragon-Flood Dragon and seeing the massive Heavenly Morning Cauldron of the Inner Court, he felt as small as an ant before it.

Back then, when he followed Song Qianshang to Tianchen Academy, he had been shocked by the Heavenly Morning Cauldron from afar.

But that was from a distance; while shocking, it didn't compare to the psychological impact of seeing it up close.

Countless stars pulsed upon the Heavenly Morning Cauldron, as if infinite worlds were contained within!

That day, he had quietly activated his Thousand Illusions Spirit Pupils to look at the Heavenly Morning Cauldron. For some reason, he felt as if a pair of terrifying eyes within the cauldron were staring back at him.

He had been startled and quickly closed his eyes, not daring to look again.

Ji Wuchang didn't know that at this moment, two people were standing in the sky above the courtyard—one was Master Xiao, and the other was a young girl.

Two wine gourds hung from the girl's waist, one on each side, looking quite awkward.

However, Xiao Xueguang was extremely respectful in front of this girl.

The girl merely had a youthful appearance; in reality, she was a several-thousand-year-old monster named Leng Si.

She also cultivated the power of the Law of Space. Years ago, when Master Xiao entered Tianchen Academy, he had studied by her side.

"Xiao Guang, have you told that old fellow, the Academy Head, about this? A member of the Ji Family coming to the academy is no small matter!"

Leng Si picked up a gourd, took a swig of wine, and then exhaled a long breath of turbid air.

As she breathed out, the space in front of her rapidly froze, turning into endless frost that drifted down from the sky!

Xiao Xueguang felt quite helpless; she had called him that since he entered the academy, and he always found the nickname very awkward.

"I told him. The Academy Head said he would teach him personally, but I flatly refused!"

"Are you joking? I finally found someone to my taste. If he snatched him away, wouldn't I have to wait a long time again?"

"He said he'd let me have the first pick on the day of Climbing the Heavenly Ladder, but I didn't agree to that either!"

Xiao Xueguang spoke quickly, recounting what had happened that day.

Hearing this, Leng Si reached out and patted Xiao Xueguang's shoulder, giggling. "Well done, you didn't embarrass me, Leng Si."

"However, that old geezer must have some special scheme; otherwise, he wouldn't have been sending invitations to the Ji Family all these years!"

"Don't worry about that; I'll go talk to the old fellow!"

"Guess how many days it will take for this little guy to walk out of there?"

"I remember I set up this same Formation for you back then, and it took you a full half-month!"

Hearing Leng Si's words, Xiao Xueguang thought for a moment before speaking, "Ten days. I think ten days is enough for him!"

"During this Eight Academies Great Competition, he was able to Cultivate within a void storm, which shows he has already come into contact with the power of space."

"Of course, that's just my guess. As for whether it's accurate, I can't say for sure!"

Leng Si nodded slightly upon hearing this and said with a smile, "I bet on eight days. This kid is smarter than you; after a few attempts, he stopped moving and instead focused on cultivating peacefully!"

"If he's from the Ji Family, his Comprehension Ability certainly won't be bad. Eight days is enough for him to figure out some of the patterns!"

Xiao Xueguang also nodded at this analysis, accepting the viewpoint!

Afterward, the two of them didn't stay; their bodies rapidly faded and soon vanished without a trace.

Just as the two disappeared, Ji Wuchang looked up at the sky, a special light surging in his eyes!