Fighter of the Destiny

Chen Changsheng was indeed unhappy because of the words and attitude of the Tiandao Academy's teaching that day, but as time went by, it had long since dissipated. For him, instead of wasting time in anger, it would be better to use it to do something truly useful. Meaningful things, such as studying and practicing, practicing and studying.

He really doesn't care much about the Ivy Banquet. Once he becomes famous, he will be shocked and slapped loudly by those who once looked down on him? First of all, he must honestly admit that it would be difficult for him to do this now that he has not even succeeded in cleansing his marrow, and even if he could... he wouldn't want to.

Obtaining false fame and vanity is certainly not a bad thing. The problem is that when that day comes, his peaceful practice life will definitely be disturbed. If he thinks about it like these days, he ignores nothing outside the window and spends all his time practicing. Reading is definitely impossible.

Luoluo? First of all, she supported whatever Chen Changsheng thought. Although she was a little unhappy that he didn't take her shopping, a popsicle could soothe him, let alone such a serious thing. As for becoming famous through the Ivy Banquet... with her life experience, how could she even consider such a thing.

This is the attitude of Chen Changsheng and Luo Luo towards Ivy Banquet. They really don't care, even if they are forgotten, it doesn't matter. According to the experience of the past years, it is normal for the National Education Academy to be forgotten again, but the biggest difference this year is the existence of Priest Xin.

After being reminded by the Bishop, Priest Xin has been silently understanding the spirit behind the Pope's signature. Although he has not realized anything until now, and has not seen any changes in Kyoto because of the new student at the National Education Academy, at least he can no longer understand it. There was no way to forget that freshman.

One day in early summer, a carriage drove into Baihua Lane and entered the National Education College. In the evening, accompanied by the rose-red dusk, the carriage drove out of the Traditional Chinese Education College, out of Baihua Lane, along the streets of Kyoto City, to Tiandao Temple, and entered the ink jade stone gate.

Luoluo raised the curtain of the car window and looked at both sides of the road, looking at the buildings and pavilions, her eyes wide open and very curious. She had been to Tiandao Academy many times before, but she was always surrounded by the worshipers from the clan and the palace. She came quietly from the back door of Tiandao Academy and left silently. Except for the professors and the outstanding students taught by the professors themselves, there was no one else. He had never interacted with anyone before, so this was his first time entering the main entrance of Tiandaoyuan.

Chen Changsheng has been to Tiandao Academy twice. The initial application was a very bad experience. The second time when he was soaked and embarrassed, it was not a good memory. He had long lost the respect and admiration he once had for this academy, but he There is no denying that the scenery here is really good.

Green trees, meandering streams, and brilliant summer flowers. Sitting by the car window, looking at these beautiful pictures, I was brought about by having to attend the Ivy Banquet, meeting so many strangers, and wasting a whole night of practice. All the depression disappeared. Thinking that he would be able to meet Tang Sanliu later, he felt better.

Priest Xin didn't know his character. Seeing that he had been silently looking out the window, looking a little melancholy as a teenager, he couldn't help but misunderstood something and was a little worried. He reached out and patted his shoulder and comforted him: "It doesn't matter if you just sit here and don't end up." .”

Chen Changsheng turned around, nodded to express his understanding, and thanked him seriously.

Priest Xin was silent for a moment and then said: "Don't pay too much attention to what the Master said in the National Education Academy that day... I really suggest that you don't come to participate in the competition, because this year's Ivy Banquet may be a little different from previous years. Really need to be careful.”

Chen Changsheng knew that he meant well and said, "Don't worry, I'm ready to sit here all night."

"Huh? One night?"

Reverend Xin was just comforting himself that his good intentions had not been misunderstood, when he suddenly discovered the problem in his words. He was stunned and asked: "You don't know?"

Chen Changsheng was a little confused and asked: "What?"

Priest Xin glanced at Luo Luo, who had just looked away from the window.

Luoluo was also confused and asked, "What should we know?"

"The Ivy Banquet... is an event organized voluntarily by various academies, but it is actually an audition for the Great Imperial Examination. All the regulations are the same as the Great Imperial Examination. The Great Imperial Examination lasts three days, and the Ivy League Banquet will be held. Three nights, you really don’t know? Then you definitely don’t know that these three nights are not connected together?”

Priest Xin looked at the two of them like monsters and said, "What are you planning to do here?"

Chen Changsheng didn't pay attention to his question at all. His mind was completely focused on what he said before. He felt very troubled. It didn't take one night, but three nights? How much time will it take? So how many fewer books do you have to read? Isn't this too inappropriate?

Seeing that he was in a daze, Luoluo said to Priest Xin: "Don't worry, we have made preparations. We haven't even eaten lunch. We will definitely have a good meal tonight."

Reverend Xin was speechless, thinking what kind of weird couple these were. He looked at Chen Changsheng and said, "Anyway, please be careful tonight. We can't be sure now. But there is some news. There may be some unexpected people who will also participate in the Qing Dynasty." A vine feast, but maybe that won’t happen.”

At this moment, the carriage had arrived at the main venue of tonight's Ivy Banquet.

Priest Xin said: "I still have matters to deal with, so I can only send you here."

Chen Changsheng and Luoluo thanked him and got off the carriage. They saw that night had come, and the previously green woods had now turned into shadowy entities, like the shadows of demons. He was slightly startled, feeling that there was a faint presence in this college. Inexplicable pressure came over me.

"Please come this way." A Tiandao Academy student wearing a black uniform pointed the way politely.

At the end of the stone road is a huge building. There are three hundreds of red lanterns hanging outside the building, spreading light around. It is worthy of being the most prestigious college in the entire continent. This building is not unusual among Tiandaoyuan, but it is enough to accommodate hundreds or even thousands of guests.

Looking at the dense red lanterns in the night sky, Chen Changsheng didn't feel better. Instead, he felt that the pressure became more real.

The curtains in the building are light and there are hundreds of young students sitting in front of the tables made of horizontally grained hardwood. These are the successful ones who passed the preparatory exam for the Dachao Examination a few days ago. They come from all over the world, and not all of them are Dachao. The subjects of the Zhou Dynasty did not belong to the Sixth Academy of Qingteng. The students of the Sixth Academy of Qingteng could directly participate in the imperial examination and had the qualifications not to participate in preparatory courses. They seemed to be naturally higher than these young students. They were sitting at this time. In Tiandaoyuan, it is inevitable to be a little reserved and nervous.

In front of these more than a hundred food tables scattered between the curtains, there is a huge space, with yellow-flowered apricot wood as a fence, which separates several separate areas, which are reserved for tonight's host, guests and The location of the students in the Sixth Ivy League.

The Ivy Banquet is nominally a ceremony for these colleges representing Kyoto to welcome students who have passed the preparatory exams for the Imperial Examination. In fact, it is a stage for these colleges to show their strength. After the annual Ivy League Banquet, some students who have passed the Ivy League Banquet will also be held. Students who take the preparatory examination are absorbed into these colleges.

Because of these reasons, the mentality of the students in the Sixth Ivy League is naturally very different from the students sitting in the room. There is no restraint or nervousness on their faces, only undisguised pride. Either indifferent or expressionless, looking at the peers in the field with a look of scrutiny.

The best position this year belongs to Tiandao Academy. The young people wearing black uniforms have calm expressions. They are not deliberately proud, but they are extremely proud. In the side-by-side area of ​​Tiandao Academy, students from the Star Reaching Academy sit with calm expressions. , The sitting posture is as steady as a mountain.

There are three academies next to it: the Zongsi Institute, the Affiliated Academy of the Palace, and the Thirteenth Academy of Qingzhen.

Needless to say, Tiandao Temple has a long history and has always been known as the strongest in the mainland. The contemporary pope and the saints of the previous generations of southern sects all came from here. The state religion does not have a main altar or a main hall. The Pope's residence is where he handles educational affairs. The Li Palace and its annex are naturally extremely powerful, and the priests in charge of the ancestral priests, who hold the most important weapons of the country, are naturally extraordinary.

The Star Reaching Academy is the cradle of the Great Zhou Army’s generals. It made the greatest contribution in the war in which humans defeated the demons, and has a very special status.

The Thirteenth Division of Qingyi is even more special. This academy specializes in the practice of Qingyi and the Thirteen Classics. It is mainly composed of women. It has a close relationship with the Southern Saintess Peak and often exchanges students. Xu Yourong was in this academy at the beginning of his enlightenment. Study and practice.

This is the legendary Ivy League.

The ivy in front of the Imperial Palace is the most famous scenery in Kyoto, and the stone walls at the entrances of the above-mentioned colleges are all covered with extremely dense ivy. This is historical proof. For countless years, except for those sects in the south, the rest Strong people basically have a background in the Ivy League.

It is a matter of course that Ivy Houses occupy the best area of ​​the Ivy Banquet. People have long been accustomed to this. Those ordinary students who are cautious and uneasy know this through their seniors, so it is not surprising, but... Tonight's Ivy Banquet was different from previous years in some details.

Someone has noticed that change.

Next to the best location in the Qingteng Zhuyuan, in a seemingly inconspicuous corner, there is also an area separated by huanghuali wood.

The area was small, with just one small table.

But that location is parallel to the location of the Ioto Houses.

Location is very important.

This is tradition.

Looking towards that area, more and more eyes were looking at the small table.

Someone remembered that before the Ivy League and the Ivy League, the most common title that is still passed down orally is:

"Ivy Sixth Courtyard"

Naturally, the Sixth Academy of Qingteng has six colleges.

There are only five Tiandao Academy, Star Reaching Academy, etc. combined.

What is the name of the other one?

It's the first day back in Daqing. I have to drive another 400 kilometers tomorrow... Well, I have to go to bed early and try to get an update when I come back tomorrow. I'll start working on it seriously the day after tomorrow, bang bang!