The exams were held on the second floor of the academy, attracting countless practitioners. Countries around the Tang Dynasty sent outstanding students to Chang'an, and even the Xiling Kingdom sent people to take the exams.
As the only knowable place among the four unknowable places in the world, the second floor of the academy represents the Master.
Before the exams started on the second floor, the Master accepted a total of twelve direct disciples. Among them, the senior Mr. Li Manmang was the most famous.
This time the exam is held on the second floor, the master is going to choose the thirteenth direct disciple, which is not only a major event for the academy, but also a major event for the Tang Dynasty.
As the chief teacher of the academy, Wang Gang must be very busy.
Before the exam started, Ning Que approached Wang Gang and expressed that he also wanted to give it a try.
Since embarking on the path of spiritual practice, Ning Que has made rapid progress. He passed the initial state and perception in three days, entered the realm of non-confusion in half a month, and entered the cave in just half a year.
The reason why it is so fast is not only that he has all seventeen orifices, but also because Ning Que has practiced too much in the early stage, has superhuman willpower, and has far more mental power than Tongji.
Yan Se was also frightened by Ning Que's speed of progress, and later agreed to be a guest teacher at the academy, giving a monthly Talisman class. In the early stage, many people signed up for the class.
But after three classes, the only person left who could really persevere was Ning Que.
The reason for this phenomenon is also very simple. Yan Se has a bad temper and poor patience. He can't stand stupid students at all.
However, Yan Se's own qualifications are too high, beyond the comparison of ordinary people, and he has higher requirements for his apprentices. The only one in the entire academy who meets his requirements is Ning Que.
Every time he went to class, Yan Se would criticize all the students except Ning Que and criticize them for being useless. His curse words were so unpleasant that he couldn't even stand some of the lessons.
Academy students also have self-esteem. After being scolded by Yan Se for three consecutive classes, they gave up completely.
Anyway, Fu Dao is only an elective course and does not count for grades. Whether or not to complete it depends on the student's own wishes. Naturally, no one will serve the bad-tempered Yan Se.
In this way, Yan Se was flattered, and he wholeheartedly taught Ning Que his understanding of the Tao of Talisman.
Ning Que did not disappoint Yan Se. After practicing for three months, he drew the first talisman of his life on a rainy day.
After drawing the first talisman, Ning Que officially entered the gate of Talisman Dao. From then on, his cultivation level improved by leaps and bounds, and he soon broke through the Dongxuan Realm.
What he didn't know was that after he drew the first talisman, his name would appear on the Heavenly Book of Heaven, which also strengthened the determination of a girl in red to go to Chang'an.
The day before the exam started on the second floor of the academy, Yan Se approached Ning Que again and proposed to accept him as a disciple, but Ning Que rejected him again.
This time, Yan Se didn't blow his beard and glare, he just gave Ning Que the book he had written on his understanding of Fu Dao, and then left the academy dejectedly.
Wang Gang was waiting for Yan Se at the entrance of the academy, and gave him a polite salute, thanking him for teaching his adopted brother Ning Que.
"Your brothers' qualifications and understanding are simply inhuman. I don't have the ability to teach you. I'm afraid I'm the only one in the world who can be your teacher." Yan Se sighed to Wang Gang.
"Master Yan Se is so humble. Your understanding of the Tao of Talisman is unmatched by anyone in the world. I'm afraid even the Master is amazed." Wang Gang said with a smile.
Yan Se shook his head and said: "I am certainly arrogant, but I will not be arrogant."
Wang Gang took out a book and said: "Master Yan Se, you give my sworn brother a book, and I will return one to you."
Yan Se didn't pay attention at first, and took the book casually. When he saw the three words "Tongtian Lu" on the page, he curiously said: "Tongtian Lu, what a big tone."
Wang Gang said with a smile: "I got this book by chance. I am not familiar with Talismanism, so it is useless to keep it in my hands, so I gave it to the master."
"Tongtian Ru" is one of the eight wonders of the alien world. It can move and recite talismans. For talisman masters, it is naturally a rare and rare book.
Yan Se just glanced at it casually, and was attracted by the contents of the book. He soon became addicted to it, and talismans instantly appeared around him.
"As expected of a Talisman Master, he understood the essence of the Tongtian Ru in an instant." Wang Gang smiled slightly, waved his robe, and sent Yan Se back to his house to study the Tongtian Ru.
Wang Gang believes that after Yan Se has penetrated the Heavenly Barrier, he should be able to draw the great talisman and break through the five realms. In addition to the Taoist Sect, the Academy, the Demon Sect and the Buddhist Sect, a sixth realm will be created.
By that time, Yan Se will be a well-deserved great master of Fu Dao, carrying on the past and forging ahead into the future.
After Wang Gang finished delivering the books, he stopped caring about other things and returned directly to his home in Chang'an. As for the examination on the second floor of the academy, the disciples of Master Houshan were naturally worried about it.
Originally, Wang Gang planned to give himself two days off to have a good rest, but he didn't expect Li Hunyuan to come to his door again.
"Teacher, I want to take the exam on the second floor of the academy. Please give me your permission." Li Hunyuan knelt in front of Wang Gang and kowtowed.
"If you want to take the exam, go ahead and take the exam!" Wang Gang helped Li Hunyuan up and said.
Li Hunyuan said in fear: "Teacher, I have always regarded you as my master."
Wang Gang chuckled and said: "You have grown up. At least you have begun to have a strong heart. You can deceive yourself even if you tell lies."
Li Huanyuan trembled and said in fear: "Teacher, what I said is all from my heart."
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Do you want to be the king of Tang?"
Li Huanyuan's body was shaken again, and he lowered his head and remained silent, which was regarded as acquiescence.
Wang Gang shook his head and said: "You are a prince. If you want to fight, go ahead and fight! I won't stop you, but I won't help you either."
Li Hunyuan looked at Wang Gang with a complicated expression.
"Teacher, once I am a teacher, I am a lifelong father. I will never forget your teachings."
Li Hunyuan knelt down to Wang Gang, kowtowed deeply three times, and then left Wang Gang's house.
Not long after he left, Queen Xia Tian jumped down from the rafters.
Xia Tian had already broken through the fate-knowing realm and became a great practitioner. He hid on the beam and eavesdropped for a long time.
"Mr. Wang, I came to see you again for medical treatment."
Xia Tian deliberately did not mention Li Hun Yuan's fight for the heirloom, even though her biological son Li Amber was Li Hun Yuan's biggest rival.
After Wang Gang took Xia Tian's pulse, he said: "Queen, you forced yourself to break through the fate-knowing realm, and your body is severely depleted. You will have to slow down your practice in the future."
In order to save Li Zhongyi, Queen Xia Xia risked her life and practiced cultivation, and finally broke through the realm of knowing her fate. However, her body was already riddled with holes. If Wang Gang hadn't been using medicine to treat her, she would have died a long time ago.
"Mr. Wang, do you have any way to break through the Heavenly Demon Realm?" Xia Tian asked anxiously.
"The Queen wants to break through the Heavenly Demon Realm, and then sacrifice herself to suck out the poison for Your Majesty. I can understand her mood, but it is not so easy to break through the Five Realms. Otherwise, the Demon Sect would not have been able to break through the Five Realms with just a few people for thousands of years.
territory."
Xia Xia said anxiously: "Even if you die after the breakthrough, as long as you have enough time to save His Majesty."
Wang Gang looked at the crazy Xia Tian, shook his head and said: "There is a way, but it requires experiencing unbearable pain."
"I can." Xia Tian said anxiously: "I can endure all pain."
Wang Gang said seriously: "This kind of pain is beyond the endurance of ordinary people. It is more painful than being cut into pieces by a thousand cuts, and the success rate is extremely low."
"Sir, please give me some advice."
Wang Gang sighed and said: "My method is similar to that of the ascetic monks of the Buddhist sect, which is to torture the mind, sublimate the will, strengthen the mind, and forcibly break through the five realms.
It’s just that this method of breakthrough is not the right way, and the sequelae will be very serious.”
"I can." Xia Tian said firmly.
Wang Gang then unfolded his "Eight Extreme Sword Formation" and enveloped Xia Tian.
"I hope you won't regret it." Wang Gang said quietly.
