After leaving the bookstore, Fade thought about it and decided to go to the Southern Mount Academy first.
After all, the Southern Mount Academy was created by a human founder, and most of its disciples were humans. Therefore, the cultivation method and martial arts techniques should be more suitable for him.
Having made up his mind, Fade asked about the location of the Southern Mount Academy and rushed there directly.
The Southern Mount Academy was located on the outskirts of Double City. It surrounded a small mountain and the wooden buildings were the academy.
When Fade arrived at the entrance of the Southern Mount Academy, he could see that there were already many people there. At a glance, there were more than a hundred people.
Many of them stood guard near the gate, staring at the gate of the Academy intently, as if they were waiting for something.
Such a situation made Fade a little curious. He came to a small cafe by the road and asked for a cup of tea. He asked, "Mister, what are these people doing?"
The man poured a cup of tea and then introduced it to Fade enthusiastically.
"These people are all coming to the Southern Mount Academy to learn martial arts," the man said.
Fade then asked again. "They come to learn? Then why don't they go in? What are they doing at the door?"
The man laughed and said, "Mister, you must be joking. Everyone knows that the Southern Mount Academy is one of the three major martial arts studios in Double City. There are many people who want to learn from them."
"If they were to accept anyone, then Southern Mount Academy would have been full of people. These people were not selected. They stand by the door waiting to find an opportunity," the man said.
Fade nodded in understanding, and then said, "How did the Southern Mount Academy recruit disciples? Do they have any standard?"
"Young Master, you must have come to the Southern Mount Academy to learn martial arts!" The man smiled and said, "Speaking of this, I really know a lot."
"If you want to enter the Southern Mount Academy, the lowest criteria is the Martial Arts Realm. If you are under 50 years old and can reach stage 4 of the Star Fire Realm, you can enter the Academy," the man said.
Hearing this, Fade nodded secretly. After more than a week of cultivation, his cultivation had reached stage 4 of the Star Fire Realm and reached the standard of the Southern Mount Academy.
From the looks of it, he should be able to enter.
At this time, the man continued, "Of course, this criterion is too high for many people."
He continued, "So, there are two other ways to enter the Southern Mount Academy."
"One is to donate a thousand fire crystals to the Academy."
"The other way is to be introduced by the big shots of the Academy. With the recommendation of at least three instructors of the Academy, you can also enter the Academy."
Fade shook his head with a chuckle and sighed secretly.
It seemed that no matter where they were or what kind of world they were in, people would always focus on certain things.
Money and power had always been the focus of everyone's attention.
These so-called two paths, without a doubt, were money and power.
With either one of these, they could enter the Academy even if they could not reach the Martial Arts Realm.
Seeing Fade sigh, the man thought that he was disappointed, so he added, "In fact, there is another way beyond these three paths." He said, "It's just that there's no specific rule on this road, so it can't be considered as a formal entry method of the Southern Mount Academy."
Fade asked curiously, "What way?"
The man pointed to the people waiting outside and said, "The last way is to become an official study companion of the disciples of the Southern Mount Academy."
"Of course, being a study companion of the disciples of the Southern Mount Academy does not equal to being a disciple yourself. Your main job is to serve the official disciples and solve their daily problems," the man said.
"During your spare time, you can listen to some courses in the Academy and learn some martial arts."
"This kind of study companion is far inferior to an official disciple, but it is also an opportunity to enter the Academy."
Hearing this, Fade immediately understood. He looked towards the people at the entrance and said, "That is why these people are waiting for the official disciples of the academy, wishing to become their companions?"
About half an hour later, another bell rang in the Academy, and the disciples at the gate went back.
Silence returned to the entrance. The remaining people who had not been picked gathered with the people who had just arrived. They gathered at the entrance of the Academy and focused their attention inside, waiting for the next opportunity.
Seeing such a scene, Fade couldn't help sighing.
After drinking the tea, Fade got up and walked towards the Academy.
The people at the door did not feel anything when they saw Fade. After all, in their view, Fade was also a person who came to compete for a place with them.
Finally, when Fade passed through the crowd and went straight to the gate of the Academy, the crowd became noisy.
"What is that guy doing?" A man asked.
"He must be a newcomer. I haven't seen him before," another man said.
"The newcomer doesn't know the rules. He will know what to do after being taught a lesson," a woman sneered.
"There's going to be a good show," the crowd laughed.
Amidst the whispers, Fade walked to the gate of the Academy and walked towards a guard.
"Stop, what are you doing?" The fierce-looking guard picked up the wooden stick in his hand and stared at Fade with malicious intent.
It seemed that as long as Fade took another step forward, the big stick in his hand would fall on Fade.
Fade also noticed the malice of the other party. He frowned slightly and then said, "I'm here to participate in the exam of Southern
Mount Academy."
"Take part in the examination?” The guard was a little surprised. He looked at Fade, took back his stick, pointed to the side door, and said, "Come and register."
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