#1113 - Chapter 1113 Entering Taichu Academy

At this moment, within the Tai Chu Institute, a man in white robes stood with his hands clasped behind his back, watching the mirror that had appeared before him.

Every move of everyone on the Ascending Steps was displayed before him without reservation.

Shen Fan Shuang walked in, cupped her fist, bowed deeply to the white-robed man, and respectfully called out, "Si Ming World Honored One."

The man slowly turned around, his features so handsome that he seemed not of this world. He glanced at Shen Fan Shuang, his eyes as deep and cold as a winter night, carrying a biting chill.

"What is it?" Si Ming Ye said indifferently, then turned back and focused his gaze on the illusory mirror.

"Si Ming World Honored One, the trial for the disciples recruited by the Tai Chu Institute this time…"

Before Shen Fan Shuang could finish speaking, Si Ming Ye waved his hand, and a ray of light flashed, revealing a map scroll exuding a green, dispersing aura.

Shen Fan Shuang accepted it with both hands, a look of doubt in her eyes.

"This is the test I set."

"Yes, Si Ming World Honored One."

Shen Fan Shuang was about to leave with the scroll when Si Ming Ye stopped her.

"Shuang'er, how many people do you think will pass this trial?"

Shen Fan Shuang pondered for a moment. She knew that the difficulty of the tests set by Si Ming World Honored One was unacceptable to ordinary people. As for how many people could pass, she was not sure.

"The World Honored One's trial is best at testing a person's comprehensive abilities, selecting dragons and phoenixes from the common crowd. The World Honored One is also thinking of the Tai Chu Institute. As for this trial, I'm afraid it will depend on whether they have the ability."

After Shen Fan Shuang finished speaking, the scene on the mirror happened to turn to Ye Kong's situation. Shen Fan Shuang noticed him, found him familiar, and took a few more glances.

Si Ming World Honored One did not speak, still watching the scene on the screen with a calm expression.

At this time, Ye Kong was catching up from behind, surpassing those who were walking in front of him.

However, the people traveling with Ye Kong looked troubled, spitting blood one after another, showing the symptoms of those before, and stopped to adjust their breathing.

Ye Kong, however, seemed to have encountered no obstacles, continuing to walk upwards, his steps steady and his eyes firm.

Si Ming Ye noticed the relaxed Ye Kong on the Ascending Steps, paused slightly, and narrowed his eyes.

Even Shen Fan Shuang behind him was surprised to see Ye Kong continuing to ascend the Ascending Steps without the slightest pause.

She had also walked the Ascending Steps in the past, knew how strong the pressure of the Ascending Steps was, and deeply experienced the difficulty of each step, but she did not expect this person to walk so easily.

In the eyes of everyone's surprise, Ye Kong gradually walked to a higher place, and the huge pressure of the Ascending Steps did not disappear, always trying to suppress Ye Kong, but Ye Kong's body exuded a spiritual aura that could contend with it, and the pressure of the Ascending Steps did not hinder Ye Kong.

In less than half an hour, Ye Kong arrived at the last step of the Ascending Steps.

Ye Kong looked back, and the distance between him and those people had already widened. Then, Ye Kong directly stepped onto the last step.

Suddenly, a great white light appeared in front of him. Ye Kong subconsciously closed his eyes. After the white light disappeared in an instant, Ye Kong opened his eyes and realized that he had come to a new place.

Surrounded by mountains and clouds, in front of him was a huge mansion, with three conspicuous characters on the gate—Tai Chu Institute.

At this time, a child wearing a light cyan robe ran out.

The child's face was delicate and small, and his hair was tied into a small, round bun on his head.

The child ran to Ye Kong, raised his small head, and a pair of lively, watery eyes stared at Ye Kong.

Ye Kong felt that this child looked somewhat similar to his disciple, Xiao Shan.

"You are the first person to climb the Ascending Steps?" The child looked Ye Kong up and down, feeling that Ye Kong didn't seem to have anything special about him.

Ye Kong did not speak, but nodded.

"My name is Shen Muwei, and I am a disciple of the Tai Chu Institute." The child put his hands behind his back, pretending to be a solemn adult.

"Ye Kong." Hearing Shen Muwei introduce himself, Ye Kong also said his name.

"Since you have passed the Ascending Steps, you can be considered to have stepped into half the gate of the Tai Chu Institute. Follow me."

After speaking, Shen Muwei turned and walked towards the Tai Chu Institute, and Ye Kong followed unhurriedly.

The Tai Chu Institute's mansion was very large, filled with disciples in uniform green clothes. Occasionally, Ye Kong would see a few people in white Taoist robes.

Shen Muwei walked in front, even without turning his head, he knew that Ye Kong must be looking left and right.

"Ye Kong, you have only passed the Ascending Steps. This means that you are one step closer to the Tai Chu Institute, but it does not mean that the Tai Chu Institute will completely accept you."

Shen Muwei's words were undoubtedly a subtle reminder to Ye Kong, as if warning him not to have any侥幸psychology, thinking that he could easily enter the Tai Chu Institute after passing the Ascending Steps.

Ye Kong ignored Shen Muwei's words, just following him with a calm expression.

After Shen Muwei brought Ye Kong to a room, he left, saying before leaving, "You can stay here first."

Ye Kong entered the room. The room was very large, not much different from his thatched hut. The furnishings in the room were also relatively simple, clean and tidy, and looked pleasing to the eye.

But Ye Kong found that there were two beds in the room, a double room!

The man came to Ye Kong with a grin, cupped his fist grandly and introduced himself, "Hello, my name is Zhang Tie!"

Ye Kong also replied lightly, "Ye Kong."

Zhang Tie was very excited to see Ye Kong.

"Hey, Brother Ye, on the Ascending Steps just now, I was originally far ahead of everyone else, but later I was attacked by the pressure of the Ascending Steps, which forced me to stop and adjust for a moment. As a result, a figure flashed past me and rushed straight to the top of the Ascending Steps. Now that I think about it, that person should be Brother Ye."

Zhang Tie was very surprised that Ye Kong could walk so fast on the Ascending Steps, which made people want to explore his background.

Ye Kong did not deny it, nodded.

"Oh, brother, you are really capable! I saw you on the Ascending Steps as if you were not hindered at all. Could it be that you are a hidden master!"

Zhang Tie's words were a bit of self-proclaimed humor and obvious flattery. Ye Kong smiled and passed it off. "If I were really a master, what would I be doing here in the Tai Chu Institute? I would have gone out and started my own sect long ago."

And Ye Kong, in Lianyun Continent, was already the master of a peak.

Zhang Tie scratched the back of his head stupidly, feeling that what Ye Kong said made sense.

"Brother Ye, you and I live in the same room. In this Tai Chu Institute, we still have to stand together."

Zhang Tie patted Ye Kong's right shoulder, wanting to build a good relationship with Ye Kong.

Ye Kong neither agreed nor refused, just smiled lightly.

Night fell, the night was cloudless, the stars were bright and the moon was clear.

Zhang Tie was already sound asleep, but Ye Kong just closed his eyes, his divine sense meditating and cultivating in his mind, his consciousness not yet asleep.