King of Ten Thousand Years

Under the slightly pained gazes of the Mentors, Luo Tian was crowned with glory, becoming first among the Holy Mansion’s new students!

Not only did he have the highest number of seals, but he also placed first in the hidden trial.

His first-place victory was well-deserved!

’That lowlife! He stole my victory! We’ll see about this!’

Tang Wei’s face was as dark as storm clouds, and rage roared in his heart.

At the very last moment of the trial, Luo Tian had snatched the victor’s crown from right under the noses of the three great geniuses.

”Luo Tian! Once we’re in the Holy Mansion, we’ll compete again!”

Nangong Yu’s long hair fluttered, his handsome features revealing intense unwillingness and fighting spirit.

Luo Tian immediately felt a powerful pressure.

This Nangong Yu’s overall combat strength was definitively greater than Tang Wei’s, and he could almost contend with a cultivator at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening.

Moreover, Luo Tian faintly sensed a frightening power hidden deep within Nangong Yu’s body.

”Fine!”

Luo Tian didn’t back down. Battle intent and ambition surged in his heart.

’From the moment I awakened my Divine Vein, I was destined to soar to the heavens.’

’Winning first place in the Holy Mansion’s trial is just the starting point of my ascent!’

”However, Nangong Yu, don’t forget you still owe me a favor,” Luo Tian added with a slight smirk.

’A favor?’

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yu nearly stumbled, his face a mask of conflict and struggle.

’Could there really be someone so utterly shameless in this world?’

’Not only did he steal first place, but he’s also still thinking about the favor I promised him.’

After all, without Nangong Yu joining in, it would have been very difficult for Luo Tian to pull off that final, tide-turning finger strike.

In a way, Nangong Yu had been used, yet at the time he had joyfully promised Luo Tian a favor.

It was a classic case of being sold and then helping the seller count the money.

”I, Nangong Yu, am a man of my word. I owe you a favor, and within reason, I will help you with one matter.”

Nangong Yu took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to give Luo Tian a furious beating.

Now, it was Luo Tian’s turn to be surprised.

He had only been teasing, not expecting Nangong Yu to actually acknowledge the ”favor.”

In spite of himself, Luo Tian’s opinion of Nangong Yu rose a few notches.

’Perhaps Nangong Yu will be my rival, my enemy, in the future.’

’But unlike people such as Du Yuncheng, Tang Wei, and Liu Ziyan, Nangong Yu is a man of principle—a worthy opponent.’

”Luo Tian, as promised before the trial, this is the reward for first place.”

The beautiful female Mentor in the long dress took out an exquisite wooden box.

’The reward!’

’The special reward for first place!’

Luo Tian’s heart pounded with excitement.

”What is the reward for first place?”

The nearly one hundred geniuses from the various commanderies present all stared at the exquisite wooden box, their eyes filled with curiosity.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Luo Tian accepted the box and opened it.

Inside the box lay a solid silver-white Token. Engraved on it was the emblem of the Sun Chasing Holy Mansion, exuding a majestic aura.

”This is a Silver Student’s Identity Token,” the beautiful Mentor said.

”In the Sun Chasing Holy Mansion, students are strictly divided by Level. Since you have just entered the Holy Mansion, you are all Bronze Students, the lowest Level.”

”Above Bronze Students are Silver Students and Golden Students. Different Levels enjoy vastly different resources and treatment.”

The beautiful Mentor explained the Holy Mansion’s student divisions.

Entering the Holy Mansion was just the beginning.

The competition within the Holy Mansion was crueler than they could imagine. Those who couldn’t secure better resources and treatment would be stuck at the bottom forever, or even be eliminated and expelled.

But Luo Tian, having received the special reward, was already ahead of every other student in his year, right from the starting line.

’Damn it! The reward is a Silver Student’s status.’

Tang Wei’s face turned ashen; he was furious.

Before, he hadn’t cared about the first-place reward at all. He only wanted the glory and significance of being number one.

Who would have thought that first place would come with a direct promotion to Silver Student!

This was a Silver Student! Anyone who knew about the Holy Mansion would understand how rare that was.

In the Holy Mansion, a student’s Level represented their corresponding status and the resources invested in their Cultivation.

To raise one’s Student Level, one could only rely on strength. Status and background were useless.

If Tang Wei had become a Silver Student right upon entering the Holy Mansion, he was confident he could have left both Nangong Yu and Princess Yunxiu in the dust.

”Besides the status of a Silver Student, the reward also includes one thousand Contribution Points and three days of free Cultivation in the ’Spirit Pool’.”

The female Mentor in the long dress added.

An uproar erupted!

The nearly one hundred students on the field burst into a commotion, their envy and jealousy toward Luo Tian reaching an extreme.

The first-place reward not only included a promotion to Silver Student but also such generous benefits?

”One thousand Contribution Points? Three days of free Cultivation in the Spirit Pool?”

Tang Wei’s body trembled, his face filled with jealousy and unwillingness.

He had some understanding of the Holy Mansion and knew exactly what these two rewards meant.

”Luo Tian! The first-place reward should have been mine! You shameless little thief, you stole the spoils of my victory!”

Tang Wei’s voice was hoarse and his eyes were bloodshot. He hated Luo Tian to the bone.

”Tang Wei, are you, a Bronze-level rookie, trying to challenge the dignity of a Silver Student?” Luo Tian said with a playful look.

In the Sun Chasing Holy Mansion, Student Level wasn’t just related to resources and treatment; it was also tied to status.

In certain situations, a Silver Student could even command a Bronze Student, and the latter could not disobey.

”You...”

Tang Wei was so angry his lungs were about to explode. He wanted to lash out but forced himself to calm down.

Seeing Tang Wei’s frustrated and repressed expression, Luo Tian felt a wave of satisfaction.

’Winning first place and becoming a Silver Student is a form of protection for me. Even if Tang Wei wants revenge, he’ll have to think twice.’

’This brat really knows how to throw his weight around.’

Seeing Luo Tian’s show-off attitude, several of the Mentors felt displeased.

Especially when they recalled the stunt Luo Tian had pulled during the trial, the fact that he’d taken first place was truly a headache.

”Luo Tian, although you are a Silver Student, your promotion did not follow the Holy Mansion’s normal rules,” the beautiful female Mentor stated unexpectedly.

”Therefore, you can be challenged by other Bronze Students. If the challenger succeeds, the status of Silver Student will change hands.”

”Huh?”

Luo Tian was stunned. ’There’s a rule like that?’

As soon as she said this, the gazes all the new students fixed on Luo Tian became incredibly fervent.

’As long as I defeat Luo Tian, I can take his place as a Silver Student!’

The new students excitedly rubbed their fists together, eager to give it a try.

”Excellent! Fortune’s wheel is turning!”

Tang Wei suddenly felt as though a light had appeared at the end of the tunnel. He burst out laughing, wishing he could challenge Luo Tian right that instant.

”Of course, you have a protection period. This rule will only take effect in ten days,” the female Mentor continued.

This challenge rule was the result of a joint discussion among all the Mentors.

”Only ten days?”

’It seems that in the next ten days, I have to increase my strength as quickly as possible to hold on to my Silver Student status.’

Luo Tian’s brow furrowed, but he felt no fear.

’If the environment is too comfortable, it’s no fun. Growing under challenges and pressure is much more beneficial.’

”Luo Tian, you’d better enjoy your ten days of Silver Student treatment.”

Tang Wei’s eyes narrowed as he gave a sinister smile.

In ten days, he would definitely take back the honor that was originally his!