The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Chapter 1417: Secret Arrangement
The examination on the second floor of the academy attracted countless practitioners. The countries surrounding the Tang Dynasty sent their outstanding children to Chang'an, and even the Xiling Divine Kingdom sent people to take the examination.

As the only knowable place among the four unknowable places in the world, the second floor of the academy represents the Master.

Before the examination on the second floor began, the master accepted a total of twelve disciples. Among them, the great master Li Manman, who was known as Chaoru Dongxuan Muzhiming, was the most famous.

This time, the second-floor exam is being held and the master is going to select his thirteenth disciple. This is not only a major event for the academy, but also a major event for the Tang Dynasty.

As the chief instructor of the academy, Wang Gang must have been very busy.

Before the exam, Ning Que found Wang Gang and said that he also wanted to give it a try.

Since embarking on the path of cultivation, Ning Que has made rapid progress. He crossed the initial realm and perception in three days, entered the state of no confusion in half a month, and entered the state of profound enlightenment in just half a year.

The reason why it was so fast, in addition to the fact that all seventeen acupoints were opened, was also because Ning Que had trained too much in the early stages, and his willpower was superhuman, and his telekinesis far exceeded that of Tongji.

Yan Se was also shocked by Ning Que's speed of progress, and later agreed to be a guest teacher at the academy, giving a talisman class every month. In the early days, many people signed up to attend the class.

But after three classes, Ning Que was the only one who could really persevere.

The reason for this phenomenon is very simple. Yan Se has a bad temper and even less patience. He simply cannot tolerate stupid students.

Unfortunately, Yan Se himself is too talented, beyond the reach of ordinary people, and he has higher requirements for his disciples. In the entire academy, only Ning Que meets his requirements.

In every class, Yan Se would criticize all the students except Ning Que, and his insults were so harsh that some teachers couldn't stand it.

The students in the academy also have self-esteem. After being scolded by Yan Se for three consecutive classes, they completely gave up studying.

Anyway, Fu Dao is just an elective course and does not count towards grades. It is entirely up to the students to take it or not. Naturally, no one would serve the bad-tempered Yan Se.

This actually pleased Yan Se, and he wholeheartedly passed on his understanding of the art of talismans to Ning Que.

Ning Que did not disappoint Yan Se. After three months of practice, he drew his first talisman in his life on a rainy day.

After drawing the first talisman, Ning Que officially entered the door of talismans. From then on, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and he soon broke through the Dongxuan realm.

What he didn't know was that after drawing the first talisman, his name would be recorded in the "Sun Scroll" of the Heavenly Book, and it also made a girl in red more determined to go to Chang'an.

The day before the exam on the second floor of the academy, Yan Se found Ning Que again and offered to take him as his disciple, but was rejected by Ning Que again.

Yan Se did not get angry this time. He just handed the book he wrote about his insights into the way of talismans to Ning Que, and then left the academy dejectedly.

Wang Gang was waiting for Yan Se at the entrance of the academy. He bowed to him politely and thanked him for teaching his sworn brother Ning Que.

"You brothers have inhuman talents and comprehension. I don't have the ability to teach you. I'm afraid that Master is the only one in the world who can be your teacher." Yan Se sighed to Wang Gang.

"Master Yan Se is too modest. Your understanding of the Dao of Talismans is unmatched in the world. I'm afraid even the Master admires you very much." Wang Gang said with a smile.

Yan Se shook his head and said, "Although I am arrogant, I will not be overconfident."

Wang Gang took out a book and said, "Master Yan Se, you gave my brother a book, and I will give you one in return."

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 asked curiously: "Tongtian Lu, what a big tone."

Wang Gang smiled and said, "I found this book by chance. I don't practice talismans, so it's useless to keep it. So I gave it to the master."

"Tongtian Lu" is one of the eight extraordinary skills in the world of extraordinary people. It can draw talismans with just the thought. For talisman masters, it is naturally a rare and wonderful book.

Yan Se only took a casual glance at the book and was attracted by the contents. He was soon immersed in it, and talismans instantly appeared around him.

"As expected of you, you are a master of talismans. You have comprehended the essence of the Tongtian Talisman in an instant." Wang Gang smiled slightly, waved his robe, and sent Yan Se back to his house to comprehend the Tongtian Talisman.

Wang Gang believed that after Yan Se had thoroughly mastered the Tongtian Talisman, he should be able to draw that big talisman and break through the five realms. In addition to the Taoist sect, the Academy, the Demon Sect and the Buddhist Sect, he would create a sixth realm.

By then, Yan Se will be a well-deserved grandmaster of the Way of Talismans. After Wang Gang delivered the book, he no longer cared 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 the master in the back mountain would naturally worry about it.

Originally, Wang Gang planned to take two days off to have a good rest, but he didn't expect Li Hunyuan to come to him again.

"Teacher, I would like to take the exam on the second floor of the academy. Please grant me your permission." Li Hunyuan knelt in front of Wang Gang and kowtowed.

"If you want to take the exam, go ahead!" Wang Gang said, helping Li Hunyuan up.

Li Hunyuan said in panic: "Teacher, I have always regarded you as my master."

Wang Gang laughed and said, "You have grown up. At least you have become more cunning and can even deceive yourself when you tell a lie."

Li Hunyuan trembled and said fearfully: "Teacher, what I said is from my heart."

Wang Gang laughed and said, "You want to be the King of Tang?"

Li Hunyuan's body shook again, and he lowered his head in silence, which was considered as his agreement.

Wang Gang shook his head and said, "You are a prince, if you want to fight, go ahead! I won't stop you, but I won't help you either."

Li Hunyuan looked at Wang Gang with a complicated expression.

"Teacher, once a teacher, always a father. Hunyuan will never forget your teachings."

Li Hunyuan knelt down in front of Wang Gang, kowtowed three times, and then left Wang Gang's house.

Not long after he left, Queen Xia Tian jumped down from the beam.

Xia Tian had already broken through the realm of knowing destiny and became a great practitioner. He hid on the beam and eavesdropped for a long time.

"Mr. Wang, I'm here to see you again."

Xia Tian deliberately did not mention Li Hunyuan's competition for the throne, even though her own son Li Hupo was Li Hunyuan's biggest competitor.

After Wang Gang felt Xia Tian's pulse, he said, "My Queen, you have forced yourself to break through the realm of destiny. Your body is seriously depleted. You need to slow down your practice in the future."

In order to save Li Zhongyi, Queen Xia Tian practiced hard and finally broke through the realm of knowing destiny, but her body was already riddled with holes. If Wang Gang hadn't been treating her with medicine, she would have died long ago.

"Mr. Wang, do you have any way to break through the Demonic Realm?" Xia Tian asked anxiously.

"The queen wants to break through the Heavenly Demon Realm and then sacrifice herself to absorb the poison for Your Majesty. I understand her feelings, but it is not so easy to break through the fifth realm. Otherwise, the Demon Sect would not have had so few people break through the fifth realm for thousands of years."

Xia Tian said anxiously: "Even if I die after the breakthrough, as long as there is enough time to save His Majesty, it will be fine."

Wang Gang looked at the crazy Xia Tian and shook his head, saying, "There is a way, but it requires going through unbearable pain in the world."

"I can." Xia Tian said anxiously: "I can endure all the pain."

Wang Gang said seriously: "This kind of pain is not something that ordinary people can endure. It is more painful than being cut into pieces, and the success rate is extremely low."

"Sir, please enlighten me."

Wang Gang sighed and said: "My method is similar to that of the Buddhist monks. It uses the method of torturing the mind to sublimate the will, strengthen the power of thought, and forcibly break through the five realms.

But this breakthrough method is not the right way, and the side effects are very serious. "

"I can." Xia Tian said firmly.

Wang Gang then deployed his "Eight Extreme Sword Formation" and enveloped Xia Tian.

"I hope you don't regret it." Wang Gang said faintly.