"I didn't distribute the Star Value evenly, but rather followed the principle that the capable obtain more. In our future movements, we must also adhere to this rule. Of course, in the end, we will do our utmost to ensure that everyone passes the assessment," Tang Yan said seriously.

No one raised any objections to Tang Yan's words.

The Azure Dragon Academy was located within the borders of the Imperial Capital.

Although it sat on the outskirts of the Imperial Capital, thousands of miles away from the Imperial City itself, this did not affect its renowned prestige throughout the entire Tingxiang Kingdom.

The Azure Dragon Academy was also a place for nurturing talent. Over the years, its disciples had spread across the world. Its connections, resources, foundation, and prestige were far beyond what any clan could rival.

The Azure Dragon Academy was massive in scale, covering a vast expanse of land with an incredibly complex internal layout.

Inside an elegant main hall.

An old man draped in a purple robe sat in the very center of the hall. This person was none other than the Dean, who rarely showed his face in the Azure Dragon Academy-Xiao Cangshan!

Xiao Cangshan had a refined appearance, a gentle smile hanging on his face. "Everyone has gone to the various regions this time to select students. Have you discovered any talents?"

"Haha, this time in Yan City, I actually encountered a good seedling named Jing Wuhen. He is only twenty-one years old, and not only has his cultivation reached the Black Rank, Seventh Grade, but he is also a Third Rank Alchemist. His natural talent is outstanding; he is truly a moldable talent." An elder with a youthful face and white hair laughed heartily. "Of course, there are also a few with decent bone structures. I plan to recruit them directly later to be my personal disciples."

Upon hearing this, a look of shock appeared on the faces of the crowd in the hall.

A twenty-one-year-old at the Black Rank, Seventh Grade was already unbelievable, but to unexpectedly be a Third Rank Alchemist as well-this child's future was boundless!

"It seems the Second Elder has reaped a bountiful harvest this time. Such talent is indeed excellent fresh blood for our Azure Dragon Academy." Xiao Cangshan revealed a satisfied expression.

"In Water Elegance City, I also encountered a promising seedling, the same age as Jing Wuhen, twenty-one. Although he is not an Alchemist, his strength has already reached the peak of the Black Rank, Seventh Grade. Moreover, this child is an Expert in Formations. Within the Black Rank, Seventh Grade, he rarely meets his match." A red-robed elder, unwilling to fall behind, reported the talent he had discovered.

"Oh? An Expert in Formations? This is interesting. The Fifth Elder has also picked up a treasure, not bad!" Xiao Cangshan nodded in satisfaction once more.

"This time in Snow City, the seedling I discovered might even surpass those of my two elder brothers," a gaunt elder said with a smile.

"How good can they be?" the Second Elder, who had a somewhat fiery temper, raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Second Brother, I wonder if you have ever heard of the Pure Spirit Constitution?" the gaunt elder asked with a faint smile, not angered in the least.

"What! The Pure Spirit Constitution!"

Everyone in the hall was startled at the same time!

"Ninth Elder, is this true?" A hint of excitement flashed through Xiao Cangshan's eyes.

"I personally probed twice, how could I be wrong?" The gaunt elder looked at the Second Elder with a smug expression and laughed. "Second Brother, that girl is named Xue Xiao. Although she is only nineteen, her strength has also reached the Black Rank, Seventh Grade."

"Hmph, count yourself lucky." The Second Elder remained stubborn, but his tone had weakened slightly.

"The Pure Spirit Constitution can absorb the heaven and earth's Spiritual Qi much faster. To reach the Black Rank, Seventh Grade at such a young age, she is indeed a peerless genius!" Xiao Cangshan also sighed in admiration.

The others also successively reported the talents they had encountered. Although their strength was decent, compared to Xue Xiao, whom the Ninth Elder had recruited, they were still slightly inferior.

Only Mo Bin sat leisurely in his seat at this moment, happy to be idle.

The Eastern Region had failed to produce any good seedlings for several consecutive sessions. Among the participants in past competitions, very few were able to enter the Azure Dragon Academy, and no geniuses had emerged for many years. Everyone knew he had gone to the Eastern Region, and since he didn't speak up, no one bothered to ask him for the time being.

When everyone had more or less finished speaking, a burly elder laughed and said, "Lord Dean, did you not encounter any talents this time?"

"You talk too much!" Xiao Cangshan scolded with a laugh.

"The Dean is busy with many trivial matters, spending most of his time with me arranging the affairs for the new student selection. Where would he find the time to go out and recruit people?" the First Elder interjected.

"I was just joking, don't take it seriously," the burly elder chuckled.

"It's not that I gained absolutely nothing. Purple Bamboo City communicated with me, and I heard that Miss Zi Yun might come to our Azure Dragon Academy," Xiao Cangshan said suddenly.

The hall suddenly grew somewhat quiet. After a long while, the burly elder who had just spoken asked in surprise, "Could it be Miss Zi Yun, known as the 'Top Purple of Tingxiang'?"

"Correct, but whether she will come as a student or a mentor, I haven't decided yet." Xiao Cangshan also felt a bit of a headache over this.

"Miss Zi Yun is young but has already stepped into the Heaven Rank. Her strength is unfathomable. If she comes as a student, who would dare to guide her? Moreover, Miss Zi Yun likely won't stay at the Azure Dragon Academy for long. It would be better to give her the status of an honorary mentor," the First Elder suggested.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cangshan's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands with a smile. "A single word awakens the dreamer. The First Elder's suggestion is wonderful!"

In an excellent mood, the Dean's gaze fell upon Mo Bin, and he smiled. "Youngest, did you encounter any good seedlings on your trip out this time?"

"Hahaha..." Hearing Xiao Cangshan's words, a burst of laughter rang out in the hall.

Although Mo Bin held the esteemed position of an Elder in the Azure Dragon Academy and possessed formidable strength, he had joined the academy the most recently and was also the youngest, ranking last among the group of Elders. The bitter chore of traveling to a desolate land like the Eastern Region naturally fell on his head.

Hearing the crowd's laughter, Mo Bin straightened his back and let out a light laugh. "I did indeed discover three good seedlings."

"Not just one, but three? Youngest, do you not even draft your boasts before making them?" The crowd curled their lips. In their impression, a place like the Eastern Region had never produced any talent whatsoever.

"Let's hear it," Xiao Cangshan said at the right moment.

"One at the Black Rank, Fourth Grade, and two at the Black Rank, Third Grade," Mo Bin said breezily.

In that instant, a brief silence fell over the main hall.

"Pfft!"

Immediately after, the crowd burst into laughter once again.

"Youngest, you took a trip to the Eastern Region and learned how to tell jokes," the Second Elder laughed heartily.

The Dean also fought to suppress a smile, teasing, "Youngest, you only recruited a total of three people, right?"

"Answering the Dean, I recruited a total of five people," Mo Bin replied truthfully.

"Oh? Then what is so extraordinary about the three you mentioned?" Xiao Cangshan grew somewhat interested.

"Youngest, did you accept bribes from someone?" the Fourth Elder interjected.

"There is a girl at the Black Rank, Fourth Grade, named Wan Fei. Her comprehension of martial techniques is extremely profound; she can execute martial techniques twice as fast as ordinary people!" Mo Bin said leisurely.

Upon hearing this news, the playful expressions originally on everyone's faces gradually faded, turning serious.

"Youngest, how is that girl's bone structure?" Xiao Cangshan hurriedly asked.

"Her bone structure is quite good, and she is twenty-two years old. She has always been alone, and I haven't heard of her hailing from any clan."

Hearing Mo Bin's words, everyone's hearts were shaken once more. If she could cultivate to the Black Rank, Fourth Grade without the backing of a clan, combined with her unique talent for martial techniques, Wan Fei's future accomplishments would certainly not be low.

"This is indeed quite good. If she can enter the Azure Dragon Academy, we can focus our efforts on nurturing her in the early stages. If the results are favorable, she can be directly recruited into the Inner Academy. What about the other two?"

With Wan Fei laying the groundwork, Xiao Cangshan had also developed an interest in the other two students.