Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation
Chapter 311 - 150: Betting (Second Update, Subscription Requested)

Chapter 311: Chapter 150: Betting (Second Update, Subscription Requested)

"My True Disciple, Yuan Feiqing, has made good progress. His cultivation level broke through to the third layer of Refining Star two days ago, already at the second layer in the Lower Star Palace. In terms of actual combat, he’s at the 64th level of the God-Killing Battlefield, ranked fourth, which is satisfactory.

Moreover, two of my Core Disciples have also reached the third layer of Refining Star, and more than ten Core and Inner Court Disciples have also broken through to the second layer of Refining Star. Their cultivation progress is also quite good," was the first to report, Academician Pan Hong.

"I have no True Disciples under my name, but a few days ago, I specially recruited a Core Disciple, Lv Kun. His cultivation level broke through to the third layer of Refining Star three days ago, at the second layer in the Lower Star Palace, ranking fifth at the 63rd level of the God-Killing Battlefield, which is also satisfactory.

Additionally, three Core Disciples have reached the third layer of Refining Star, and more than ten Core and Inner Court Disciples have broken through to the second layer," Academician Fang Shihan reported.

In a certain sense, the order of reporting indicated the status of the Academicians within the Taoist Institute.

This is also considered an unwritten rule.

"My True Disciple, Yan Chen, broke through to the third layer of Refining Star four days ago, ranking second at the 65th level of the God-Killing Battlefield. As for the other newly promoted Disciples, four have reached the third layer of Refining Star, and seventeen to the second layer; all diligent in their cultivation," reported Academician Gao Xuan.

After the three Great Academicians had spoken, the leader of the Twelve Vice Academicians, Song Ziyue, didn’t rush to speak; instead, he turned his attention to Academician Kou Jing, who presided at the main seat.

Seeing everyone waiting, Kou Jing couldn’t help but laugh and said, "I almost forgot my side. My True Disciple, Meng Qingqiu, broke through to the third layer of Refining Star four days ago, is currently at the 67th level of the God-Killing Battlefield, and is ranked first. Additionally, there are five Disciples at the third layer and nineteen at the second layer."

After he finished speaking, Kou Jing looked at Song Ziyue, who quickly nodded and began to report.

"My Lords, my True Disciple, Ji Hongli, broke through to the third layer of Refining Star three days ago and has successfully engraved two Star Patterns. She’s currently at the 65th level of the God-Killing Battlefield. In addition, I have two Core Disciples who have reached the third layer of Refining Star and eleven new Disciples whose cultivation levels have just broken through to the second layer," Song Ziyue reported.

At the other end of the long table, Dong Zhao sat with an air of composure, with two black-clad Inspectors behind him rapidly writing notes.

"Hmm, not bad."

Academician Kou Jing casually expressed approval and then moved on to the next report.

In just a short while, the other ten Vice Academicians had all given their reports.

Each of these Vice Academicians had at least one True Disciple under them, with the slowest in cultivation progress having broken through to the third layer of Refining Star, all ranking within the top twenty in the God-Killing Battlefield. The least of their Core Disciples had at least one or two at the third layer of Refining Star.

It then came the turn of Liu Qingzhu, the Vice Academician at the very end of the rankings.

However, before Liu Qingzhu could even start reporting, everyone’s gazes were already on her.

The reason was simple: Liu Qingzhu had stood out this time, having unprecedentedly snatched away someone from another’s door; it was unknown what conditions she had offered to snatch the Top of the Autumn Exam for herself.

This matter infuriated Academician Fang Shihan the most.

Being one of the Four Great Academicians, the Top of the Autumn Exam was originally designated for him.

He didn’t expect to be intercepted by Liu Qingzhu.

But with Fang Shihan’s status and age, it would be beneath him to fight with someone he saw as a little girl like Liu Qingzhu.

Fang Shihan merely swept a glance at Han Qing, one of the Twelve Vice Academicians, who immediately understood and started to speak.

Han Qing was once a disciple of Fang Shihan, so the closeness of their relationship goes without saying.

"What’s the matter, Junior Sister Liu? This year you have accepted the First True Inheritor. Half a month into the semester, how has it been going? Why not give us a report?" Han Qing said with a smile, noting that Liu Qingzhu was hesitating to speak.

Liu Qingzhu, sitting upright, glared at Han Qing. Her silence was actually due to organizing her thoughts.

She knew that neither she nor Xu Jin was at fault, but falling behind was a fact.

"My Lords, my disciple, the Top of the Autumn Exam, Xu Jin, due to the matter of the Fire Radiant Star Domain, reported to the National Taoist Institute just five days ago. Currently, his cultivation level has just reached the peak of the First Layer of Refining Star and is working on engraving Star Patterns!

He barely made it into the top hundred in the God-Killing Battlefield.

In addition, eleven of my Core and Inner Court Disciples have reached the second layer of Refining Star," Liu Qingzhu reported.

"Although it’s understandable for the Top of the Autumn Exam to have fallen behind in cultivation level, Junior Sister Liu, you still need to step up, you must not delay him!" said Han Qing.

"Don’t worry, I wouldn’t hold anyone back, let alone the Top of the Autumn Exam!" Liu Qingzhu retorted tersely.

"Junior Sister Liu, that is not the right attitude!"

Suddenly, Song Ziyue, the leader of the Twelve Vice Academicians, spoke up, and with just those words, Liu Qingzhu frowned, her eyes filled with distaste.

She merely disliked Han Qing, but to Song Ziyue, she felt disgust from her bones.

"Every First True Inheritor is the face of our Da Chen National Daoist School!

If they are delayed, it’s a serious matter!" Song Ziyue said.

Liu Qingzhu didn’t even give Song Ziyue a proper look, her eyes slanted toward him, "You can eat whatever you want, but don’t speak nonsense!

Which of your eyes saw me delaying the First True Inheritor?

Academician Kou hasn’t even said I delayed anyone!

Otherwise, why don’t you drive Academician Kou away and take his seat? Then you can criticize me all you want!"

Liu Qingzhu wasn’t one to suffer in silence, and she confronted the issue head-on.

Not only did she confront Song Ziyue, but she also indirectly criticized Academician Kou for being inactive.

Of course, it wasn’t that Academician Kou didn’t manage affairs, but rather everyone knew about her feud with Song Ziyue, and it wasn’t good to get involved!