Badass Celestial Emperor Returns!

(4) Spirit Crystal

The crystal hummed and made a flash. It was now filled with the color of purple that the elders can't help but become ecstatic. Zi Yan Yue is a first-rate talent! In the whole Zi Clan, only the fourth generation clan leader and the sixth generation clan leader's younger sister, Zi Xian, is such a talent.

Zi Yan Yue is one of the best students in the village school. They didnt expect she would be the third first-rate, her opportunities will be unlimited!

She happily came down the platform and headed towards Zi Yingjun. "Yingjun! Did you see that?" Zi Yan Yue can't hide her happiness. She quickly arrived in front of him.

"Congratulations. As expected of Little Yue." he just lightly smiled. It was a quick exchange and Zi Yingjun shifted his attention to the platform again. Zi Yan Yue didnt have a chance to reply. She solemnly went silent and stood beside him. Her eyes were glued on his charming gentlemanly appearance. Unfortunately, Zi Yingjun is already engaged to the third young miss of Jiang Clan. Zi Yan Yue have no chance of winning him.

More young masters of Zi Clan starting from the main branch until the seventh branch, finally got their aptitude revealed. There are seven more outstanding young matters aside from Zi Yan Yue and Zi Yingjun.

In the group of third-rate talent, there is the second branch's Zi An Jie and fourth branch's Zi Lao Qing. For second rate talents, fifth branch's Zi Bei Lan, Zi Bei Feng, sixth branch's Zi Liu Liu and seventh branch's Zi Qing He. Other than Zi Yan Yue, there is Zi Gu Bo who is from the third branch, the second first-rate talent of the sixth generation.

He have known this outcome from the start. Zi Yingjun doesn't have any problem being a second-rate talent. With just that aptitude, he reached Celestial Life Stage until he was almost seven hundred. Zi clan have no idea about the four immortal realms or even the Heavenly Qi stage. Zi Ming Yun is only in the Foundation Building stage and Jiang Clan's clan leader is in the Earthly King stage. Their knowledge about this world is not as vast as Zi Yingjun.

After the test of aptitudes, some have no chance to become a cultivator. Their lifespan won't reach a hundred years and even if they are young masters, they will always be inferior in their whole life. Probably, they will be treated as slaves. This is how cruel society treated mortals, even those who have the talent of fourth and fifth-rates were disregarded. Third and second-rate talent are better off while first-rate talents will live forever in luxury.

Giving their monthly supplements, Zi Yan Yue and Zi Gu Bo received ten spirit crystals. Those at the second-rate such as Zi Yingjun have eight at most. Third-rate will recieve six while fourth and fifth-rate talents only have three spirit crystals.

Afterwards, they are all arranged to their own dorms. Behind the academy is a hunting area for normal demon and spirit beasts. Students can leave the academy after their lessons are finished and have the chance to look for elixirs around the hunting area. After five days, they can return to their respective houses. Some can stay of course while those who wanted to return will come back after two days.

The very next day, Zi Yingjun had refined half of the spirit crystals. If it were others, one spirit crystal would require half a day. But with his speed, it was akin to a first-rate talent. Zi Yingjun used some special methods. He knew more about spirit crystals and the ways how to refine it faster. Four spirit crystals caused him to rise in the first rank of Qi Refinement Stage. If it were Zi Yan Yue or Zi Gu Bo, they could have reached the first or second rank already.

"Tsk. If only I have enough time. The academy is strict and requires us to attend lessons. If not, I would be kicked out of here. What I needed the most are resources to sustain my cultivation. The hunting area behind this academy is a good place." he muttered. Zi Yingjun stretched his arms before washing his face. In the dorm, there are no servants. Every students have to move on their own. Zi Yingjun is used relying on his own, he can make food for himself and do houseworks.

After proper preparations, he came out of his room. Zi Yingjun is still wearing his martial suit with purple and black colors. It matched him well and with his mixed manly and feminine appearance, he gave off a demonic charm.

"Yingjun, wait for me!" just after coming out of the male dorm, a familiar girl chased after him. Zi Yan Yue quickly grabbed his sleeve. She panted heavily after running just to chase Zi Yingjun.

"Little Yue, isn't Zi Gu Bo supposedly with you? Where is he?" Zi Yingjun faintly smiled. In his previous life, Zi Yan Yue was always with Zi Gu Bo. That young man would warn her not to get close with Zi Yingjun.

"Hmph. Zi Gu Bo is too arrogant. He is from the third branch but he dared to warn me, a young master of the main branch!" she snorted. Zi Yan Yue arranged herself as they started heading to their classroom. "Yingjun, can you place your hand forward?"

"Hmm?" Zi Yingjun raised a brow. He has a habit placing his hands behind his back. That is how he showcased his dominating attitude back when he was still the Demon Celestial Emperor. Pondering for a bit, he moved his hand forward when Zi Yan Yue held it. She quickly removed her grasp and four spirit crystals are now on his palm.

"Im already in the first rank of Qi Refinement Stage." she smiled at Zi Yingjun but he halted his steps. He was silent for a while before raising his head, Zi Yingjun looked a lot more serious. The right corner of his lips rose into a sly smile, his deep purple eyes gazed at her with a hint of ridicule.