After walking over, Zhao Xing lightly touched the wind with his finger.
the wind immediately blew past his ear, while an extremely faint voice emerged.
"The academy examination has begun. All Minister of Agriculture reserve members, please proceed to the ’East Suburb of Yang City’ by the Shen hour."
"Arrival by Shen hour will be considered as passing the first round, and you may proceed to the next challenge."
"Magic use is prohibited during this period, as is informing others by any means. Any violation will result in disqualification."
The breeze dissipated, and the voice was gone.
A trace of strange color appeared in Zhao Xing’s eyes.
"Windborne message, quite the windborne message."
"The promised examination one month later actually started from the second-to-last day?"
"It seems today’s sudden appearance of two suns in the sky, and the weather making people drowsy, were all preparations for the test."
Zhao Xing looked at the sky and immediately understood the examiners’ intention.
The first round tested the Military Minister of Agriculture’s alertness!
"This round is very difficult, and it will probably eliminate most people just in this stage."
Zhao Xing took a deep breath, pushed open the gate of Huai Liu Courtyard, and walked outside.
It was the time of 13:45, with the requirement to arrive by 16:45, meaning there was a two-hour travel time.
The East Suburb of Yang City wasn’t far.
As long as they could hear it, the strength of the new recruits would be more than enough to run over.
"Not allowing magic to be used during travel is to prevent others from noticing anything unusual."
"If others see the strong ones flying towards the eastern suburb, they might realize something is up."
"So, it’s necessary to avoid attracting attention. Flying is too conspicuous; walking appears much more normal. There are always people strolling around in Yang City."
As Zhao Xing pondered this, he headed towards the eastern suburb of Yang City.
However, after leaving the residential area, he didn’t see many people.
The first challenge was more difficult than he had imagined.
The changes in Heavenly Time created a sleep-inducing environment more effectively than he had anticipated.
The people on the streets were yawning and heading back to their residences.
Those who hadn’t slept planned to sleep, and those who had, still wanted to sleep, conserving their energy for the day after tomorrow’s test.
"Using changes in Heavenly Time to subconsciously create a sleepy environment, this method is almost like an Illusion Technique," Zhao Xing silently marveled.
In the residential area, Shiyong’s Three-Autumn Courtyard.
Falling leaves fluttered, withered branches scattered about, and a cheerful young man with bare feet walked out of a grove.
He looked up at the sky.
"Spring drowsiness, autumn fatigue, summer naps. The change in Heavenly Time, merging the three seasons, no wonder I felt sleepy just now."
Shi Yong waved his hand, and a breeze blew from the nearby bamboo forest, swirling in his palm.
"East Suburb of Yang City, Shen hour."
Shi Yong clenched his fist, dispersing the wind, and calmly walked out of the courtyard.
At Fengqiu Mansion, a cold-looking young man with short hair sat cross-legged in a spacious room.
In front of him, two green illusions intertwined.
Heavy sounds echoed in the air. The two wind shadows fought like martial artists.
Suddenly, Feng Qiu opened his eyes in confusion.
He opened his mouth, cheeks sinking inward, taking a deep breath!
The two green illusions turned into a stream of green wind and flowed into his mouth.
"Something’s off, there’s an extra wind."
Feng Qiu immediately got up and walked outside.
At the Geography Institute, Earth Vein Hall.
Zhuang Ziqing was contemplating a detailed earth vein map.
He was the second-ranked genius when he registered, and now, while contemplating the earth vein map, no one dared to disturb him.
"Choosing this time?"
Zhuang Ziqing’s gaze moved from the mural, looking down at a wisp of wind at his ankle.
"Really good at choosing the time."
He glanced at the many people immersed in contemplation before the mural, seemingly oblivious, shook his head, and walked out of the Earth Vein Hall.
In the Twenty-Four Hours Garden.
Hua Zhilin and Guan Junyang observed the flower buds on the ground.
"Brother Guan, I have some matters to attend to. Today’s Five Elements Observation ends here," Hua Zhilin suddenly withdrew his gaze, starting to dismiss him.
"Little Hua, you think you’re the only one who heard it?" Guan Junyang smiled slightly.
"Hahaha, I knew Brother Guan wasn’t simple," Hua Zhilin, with his gentle features, had an equally delicate voice.
"Shall we go together?"
"That was my intention."
After exiting the city gates of Yang City, the number of people dwindled even further.
But those walking outside the city now were all strong.
Li Feng came through the south city gate.
He circled more than half the city before reaching the main road to the eastern suburb.
Li Feng specialized in wind skills, so this round did not challenge him.
He was one of the first to respond.
The road was almost empty now, and he finally felt relieved.
This is how it should be!
Last time’s large number of over a hundred was just an accident!
This is my true strength!
"I must clear my shame in this academy examination!"
"Surpass Feng Qiu, surpass Zhuang Ziqing, sur, damn it!"
While running, Li Feng noticed a familiar figure off to his left also running.
Li Feng immediately recognized Zhao Xing.
This scene was so familiar.
Once again, they met while running!
Li Feng quickly ran over.
"Hey buddy, you look familiar!!!"
"I don’t know you, you’ve got the wrong person."
Zhao Xing quickened his pace when he saw Li Feng approaching.
"Stop, if you’re brave enough, don’t run!" Li Feng yelled.
"If you’re brave enough, don’t chase!"
Zhao Xing didn’t expect to encounter Li Feng at this moment; he didn’t want any complications and just kept his head down, running like mad.