HEIR OF PRIMORDIAL CHOAS

CHAPTER 22 ARRIVAL OF THE AZURE HEAVEN ACADEMY

Morning sunlight bathed the Rizz Clan in a warm golden glow.

The atmosphere was far livelier than usual.

Disciples hurried through the stone streets.

Clan servants cleaned every courtyard.

Even the Elders wore formal robes.

Today...

An extraordinary guest would arrive.

"The Azure Heaven Academy..."

Jin Wu muttered excitedly.

"I've heard about them since I was a child."

Su Ziling nodded.

"They only recruit the greatest talents from each region."

"It is said that even the weakest disciple there..."

"...could become an Elder within an ordinary clan."

Jin Wu whistled.

"So terrifying?"

Raizen quietly listened.

This would be his first glimpse of the wider cultivation world.

Meanwhile...

Elder Tian stood beside Clan Head Rizz Magnus at the entrance of the clan.

"They're almost here."

Magnus sighed.

"I hope this generation can produce at least one disciple worthy of joining."

Elder Tian smiled.

"I believe it already has."

His eyes briefly rested on Raizen.

Suddenly—

A disciple pointed toward the sky.

"Look!"

Everyone raised their heads.

Far above the clouds...

A massive flying ship slowly descended.

Its hull shimmered with azure Spirit Qi.

Countless runes glowed along its sides.

Golden dragons were carved into its bow.

Its presence alone caused the surrounding Spirit Qi to ripple.

The disciples stared with wide eyes.

"So..."

"So this is a Spirit Ship..."

The ship hovered above the clan before slowly descending into the central square.

A staircase of condensed Spirit Qi extended from its deck.

Footsteps echoed.

One after another...

Figures dressed in azure robes walked down.

Each possessed an extraordinary aura.

Young men.

Young women.

All carried themselves with calm confidence.

Their robes bore a silver cloud embroidered over a mountain.

The symbol of Azure Heaven Academy.

Finally...

An elderly man descended.

His long white hair flowed behind him.

His eyes were bright and clear.

Although he emitted no visible aura...

Everyone instinctively felt immense pressure.

Clan Head Magnus stepped forward and bowed.

"Welcome..."

"...Elder Xu."

The old man smiled warmly.

"It has been many years, Magnus."

After exchanging greetings...

Elder Xu slowly observed the younger generation.

Most disciples straightened their backs.

Some even unconsciously held their breath.

His gaze passed over each of them.

Then...

It paused.

On Raizen.

Only for a brief moment.

Then it moved on.

Raizen remained expressionless.

Standing beside Elder Xu...

The young woman in blue robes folded her arms.

Her name was Lin Yue.

One of Azure Heaven Academy's inner disciples.

Her cultivation had already reached the Fourth Layer of the Spirit Gathering Realm.

She looked around with little interest.

"So these are this year's candidates?"

One of her fellow disciples chuckled.

"Doesn't seem very impressive."

Lin Yue nodded slightly.

"I expected more."

Those words reached the ears of several Rizz Clan disciples.

Some lowered their heads in embarrassment.

Others clenched their fists.

But no one dared respond.

The difference in status was simply too great.

Elder Xu stepped forward.

"The rules are simple."

"We have not come to recruit everyone."

"We seek only those with exceptional talent..."

"...and exceptional character."

He gently waved his sleeve.

Three crystal pillars rose from the ground.

Each emitted a different colored glow.

"The first test..."

"...Talent."

"The second..."

"...Combat."

"The third..."

"...Heart."

The disciples exchanged nervous glances.

Even Raizen was surprised.

A heart test?

Deep within his mind...

The Origin System chimed softly.

New Main Quest Received.

Quest: Enter Azure Heaven Academy.

Reward: Primordial Legacy Fragment II.

Failure: Delayed Growth.

Raizen smiled faintly.

"So..."

"Our goals are the same."

Before the testing could begin...

A loud scream echoed from outside the clan gates.

"Help!"

Everyone turned.

A blood-covered guard stumbled into the square.

He collapsed before Elder Tian.

"E-Elder..."

"The western watchtower..."

"...has been attacked!"

The entire square fell silent.

"By whom?"

Elder Tian asked.

The guard's face turned pale with terror.

"They..."

"They wore black robes..."

"And their leader..."

"...had crimson eyes."

At those words...

Raizen's expression changed.

The hooded figures.

They had finally made their move.

Far beyond the western gate...

Dozens of black-robed cultivators stood upon a nearby cliff.

At their head...

The mysterious hooded man slowly lowered his hood.

A dark smile spread across his face.

"So..."

"The Academy has arrived."

"Perfect."

He looked toward the Rizz Clan.

"Today..."

"...both the Heir and the Academy will witness the birth of true despair."

He raised his hand.

Behind him...

Hundreds of corrupted Spirit Beasts emerged from the forest.

Their crimson eyes burned with madness.

The invasion...

Had begun.