Xing Zhao looked at the stunned expressions of the crowd and kindly reminded them, “Take note, your performance in every exam is related to the final assessment.”
“So, everyone must work hard to do well. I don’t want to see any of you become repeat students when I lead the next batch of new disciples.”
Chi Yu swallowed hard, “Senior Sister, may I ask what the key points of the exam are?”
Xing Zhao smiled, “Everything in the textbook.”
Chi Yu, “…”
Holy shit.
Even in her previous life in high school, it wasn’t this harsh.
Could she still be dreaming, not fully awake yet?
Chi Yu instinctively slapped herself—ouch, that hurt.
It seemed the transmigration was real, and so were the exams and homework.
Damn it, what a curse!
The crisp sound of the slap successfully drew everyone’s attention to her.
Seeing Xing Zhao’s puzzled expression, she quickly improvised, “I… I was just thinking that our Taixu Sect truly embodies the spirit of diligence and hard work, so I’m motivating myself not to fall behind.”
Xing Zhao burst out laughing, “Junior Sister Chi has a determined and ambitious heart, worthy of everyone’s admiration.”
The crowd spontaneously applauded her, while Chi Yu masked her bitterness with a forced smile amid the applause.
Then, she wondered if she had somehow ended up in some kind of devilish training camp instead of actually transmigrating, and whether Shen Yanzhou and the others were just actors.
System, “…”
She turned to look at Shen Yanzhou.
As soon as Shen Yanzhou lifted his gaze, he met Chi Yu’s suspicious eyes, which seemed tinged with wariness.
His brow twitched slightly, and he whispered, “What’s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?”
Chi Yu shook her head and turned away.
System, “Host, don’t overthink things. This is a cultivation world, and you really do have to take exams.”
She sighed inwardly, unwilling to face this reality.
Shen Yanzhou eyed Chi Yu suspiciously.
Why had she suddenly looked at him like that?
Had she discovered that he was someone who had retained memories through five reincarnations?
How could she have figured it out? Or was she just temporarily suspicious?
He absolutely could not let the truth slip.
It seemed he had to stick to the plot. If things developed according to the original story, Chi Yu probably wouldn’t suspect him anymore.
Not long after, the teacher in charge of the lecture arrived.
The teacher appeared very gentle.
This Nanhua Zhenren was an artifact cultivator. In his early years, when demons united to invade, he had single-handedly fought against thousands of enemies, earning a formidable reputation.
Later, as he grew older and found himself with too much free time, he came to the Taixu Sect to teach.
Nanhua Zhenren revealed a “kind” smile, “I’m easy to get along with, but let me make one thing clear first: anyone who doesn’t pay attention in class will have their final assessment invalidated. Understood?”
Listening to his light, casual tone, Chi Yu felt an inexplicable chill run down her spine.
The morning class covered cultivation techniques, all relatively basic material, and Chi Yu listened attentively.
When class ended at noon, she went to the cafeteria with Shen Yanzhou and the others.
The Taixu Sect had plenty of delicious food, and she was thoroughly satisfied.
By the afternoon, everyone went to their respective specialized classes.
Before parting, Chi Yu looked at Shen Yanzhou and said, “I’ve heard that sword cultivators are the most formidable in the Taixu Sect. You must study hard and be diligent, understand?”
That way, once he cultivated to become an Immortal Emperor, she could claim the ten billion.
Shen Yanzhou nodded obediently, “Alright.”
Only then was Chi Yu satisfied. She parted ways with him and headed to the Northern Peak.
The Northern Peak was quite a distance from the Yellow Pavilion and located in a relatively remote area.
When she arrived at the Northern Peak cave dwelling, Chen Beiting was already waiting for her at the entrance.
Seeing her arrive, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Heaven knew how afraid he was that his junior sister would change her major.
“Junior sister,” he greeted her with a smile, pulling out a handful of spirit fruits for her. “You must be tired from the journey. Have some to replenish your energy.”
Chi Yu happily accepted them, feeling that she had made an excellent choice in her major.
Not only was her senior brother considerate, but cultivation also seemed quite easy.
The two entered the cave dwelling together, and only then did Chi Yu realize how simply it was furnished—just two reclining chairs and a table.
From this, it was clear that Dream Cultivation in the Taixu Sect truly had no future.
One of the reclining chairs was prepared for her.
Chen Beiting also took out an incense burner, lit some incense, creating a rather elegant atmosphere.
She promptly lay down on the chair, feeling exceptionally comfortable and ready for a good long sleep.
Chen Beiting also lay down and said, “Junior sister, when you meet the teacher later, be respectful. Although he has a peculiar temper, he treats his disciples well.”
Chi Yu was surprised. “There’s actually a teacher for sleeping?”
Wasn’t this a simple matter?
He paused. “You’ll understand in a moment.”
Seeing this, Chi Yu didn’t ask further. She lay on the recliner, closed her eyes to rest, and waited for the teacher to arrive.
The incense smoke curled around, making her feel relaxed.
Before long, both people on the recliners had fallen into a deep sleep.
Chi Yu stared at the peach blossom forest before her, utterly bewildered.
Wait, wasn’t she just sleeping?
Where was this?
“Junior sister.”
Suddenly, a voice called out. She turned around and saw Chen Beiting.
He quickly walked up to her and shoved a sword into her hands. “If you make it through this peach blossom forest, you’ll meet the teacher. Do your best.”
Chi Yu said, “Wait, senior brother, what’s going on? I—”
Before she could finish, Chen Beiting’s figure abruptly vanished.
At the same time, the peach tree beside her seemed to come to life, its branches extending like sharp swords, lashing directly toward her.
Chi Yu exclaimed, “What the hell!”
She dodged quickly but was still struck on the ankle. The pain shot through her, making her gasp.
The peach tree didn’t stop there. Instead, it intensified, moving even faster.
Simultaneously, peach trees from all directions closed in on her, forming an encirclement. The attacks were dense and impossible to avoid.
In just a few minutes, Chi Yu was struck several times, the pain making her grimace.
“Ouch, System, what’s going on? Didn’t I sign up for Dream Cultivation?!”
How did sleeping turn into getting beaten up?
System: “I don’t know either. The original text didn’t mention much about Dream Cultivation.”
Chi Yu had no time to think further. With so many peach trees constantly shifting positions, dodging was impossible. She could only draw her sword and fight.
The longsword in her hands was practically sparking from how fast she swung it. Chi Yu had lost count of how many strikes she’d made; all she knew was that her arms were about to break.
But every time she severed a branch, the peach trees would immediately regenerate, and their attacks would become even fiercer.
Even when she used spiritual power, it was useless. Her body ached terribly from the relentless strikes.
After she sliced another peach tree in half and watched it regenerate, Chi Yu was completely numb.
“What the hell is going on?”
She was on the verge of a breakdown, beaten senseless by the branches.
Just then, a voice, aged yet resonant, suddenly echoed from the forest: “Silly girl, you can’t finish them off this way. You need to solve the problem at its root. Think carefully—where is their fatal weakness?”
Chi Yu was taken aback. “Who? Who’s speaking?”