Chapter 222: Chapter 222

Mu Lei, although tall and robust, has never been mature in mentality. He always thought that with his father and sister there, he wouldn't need to bear too much responsibility. Zhao Letian's words struck him like a thunderclap, awakening him and making him understand what a real man should do.

Indeed, just as Zhao Letian had said, the more afraid he was, the greater the pressure. But once he mustered his courage, Mu Lei found that the pressure actually lessened somewhat and wasn't as terrifying as he had imagined.

Eventually, with a steadfast resolve, Mu Lei finally managed to climb to the summit, successfully passing the examination.

Time passed, and the plaza at the mountain top finally gathered ten thousand people.

"The examination has ended. All others are eliminated."

Just then, the elder overseeing the exam flew to the plaza at the peak and with a wave of his hand, released a surge of True Yuan Power into Sky-reaching Peak.

Suddenly, a powerful blast of energy erupted from the entire mountain, directly ejecting those who were still climbing outwards.

Not only would these people lose the opportunity to join the Holy Spirit Academy, but they would also lose the chance to compete for the position of Prince Consort.

"The results of this examination have been announced. Those ranked at the top will receive corresponding rewards. The first place, Zhao Zilong, will be awarded a nine-star low-grade Spiritual Artifact and one hundred thousand Mid-Grade Essence Stones."

The elder approached the crowd and proclaimed loudly while waving his hand and releasing a surge of True Yuan Power into a tall stone pillar at the center of the plaza.

With a flash of light, the pillar displayed the rankings of everyone, and the most dazzling name at the very top was Zhao Zilong. It was displayed in three prestigious golden characters.

The second place was Yu Wenhui, one of the Ten Great Young Masters.

Third place was Xiao of the Snow Eagle Tribe, the sixth prince.

Fourth place was a prince from the Heavenly Wolf Tribe, named Ao Tian.

Fifth place went to Murong Zhan, the son of the King of Letters, ranked sixth among the Ten Great Young Masters.

In sixth place was Wanyan Zheng, also amongst the Ten Great Young Masters.

Zhao Letian did not pay much attention to the ones who were ranked after that.

As for Gedan and Mu Lei, they were ranked beyond one hundredth and two hundredth respectively.

"Zhao Zilong, here are one hundred thousand Mid-Grade Essence Stones, and you may choose any nine-star low-grade Spiritual Artifact."

The Sect Martial Realm elder overseeing the examination directly handed Zhao Letian a storage ring containing one hundred thousand Mid-Grade Essence Stones. Text acquired from M|V|LEMP&YR.

"I'd like to have a long spear. If possible, one that carries both lightning and fire attributes."

Zhao Letian stated directly.

"Lightning and fire attributes? No problem. This spear is forged from Heavenly Thunder Stone and Earth Fire Crystal; it will definitely satisfy you."

The Sect Martial Realm elder pondered for a moment before flipping his hand and taking out a long spear wrapped in electric arcs and blazing flames, which he tossed to Zhao Letian.

Zhao Letian admired the exquisite patterns on the spear and felt its powerful aura, he couldn't help but exclaim.

The participants of the examination all looked towards Zhao Letian, their eyes full of envy. One hundred thousand Mid-Grade Essence Stones could buy one permanent residence rights in the Royal Capital; for many of them, it was a vast fortune. Additionally, owning a nine-star low-grade Spiritual Artifact was not something just anyone could have.

Meanwhile, the Sect Martial Realm elder distributed the other participants' rewards.

"Next, you will enter the Gray Wolf Secret Realm for the second and final examination. After the examination ends, the Holy Spirit Academy will comprehensively evaluate your performances in both exams to select the best among you for admission. Moreover, those who are top-ranked in both examinations will have the chance to become candidates for Prince Consort. Strive well, and now, the Princess herself will explain the rules for the second examination."

The Sect Martial Realm elder scanned the crowd and spoke aloud.

"The Princess herself will explain?"

"Could we see the Princess today?"

"The Princess is the Holy Daughter of our Gray Wolf Kingdom, said to have peerless beauty. If we could see her true face today, we would die without regrets."

The crowd excitedly discussed among themselves, their eyes shining with a strong anticipation.

"The Gray Wolf Saintess?"

Zhao Letian pondered, searching the crowd for the Princess's figure.

He had heard Cailian mention that the Gray Wolf Saintess was the messenger of the spirit, pure and noble, the spiritual leader of the people of the Gray Wolf Kingdom. Each generation's Holy Daughter came from a different background, she could be a humble servant or an honorable princess. This generation's Holy Daughter happened to be the Gray Wolf Princess; thus, her status was even more revered.

After looking around for a while and finding nothing, Zhao Letian couldn't help but guess that the Princess had not yet arrived.

Others had similar doubts in their minds.

Just then, from between the two huge pillars at the center of the plaza, a mysterious humming sound resonated, and a sacred white light screen emerged.

Following that, a young girl wearing a white feathered dress and with silvery-white long hair slowly walked out from the light screen. Her figure was tall and graceful, her form full and rounded, and she carried herself with an elegant and light gait, exuding a pure aura.

However, the girl's face was covered with a light veil, making it impossible to discern her features and adding to her mysterious aura.

"Her Highness the Princess! It's Her Highness the Princess!"

"Such a holy aura, yet also an air of graceful nobility. Her Highness the Princess is simply an impeccable goddess."

Everyone's eyes were filled with fervent gazes, satisfied even without being able to see the Princess's true face.

"Indeed worthy of Her Highness the Princess. She's just as beautiful and moving as my sister. Brother-in-law, you must do your best."

Mu Lei revealed a smile and remarked, his sister Cailian was also an unparalleled beauty, so he wasn't overwhelmingly excited upon seeing the Princess.

"Brother Mu Lei, you are quite confident."

Gedan shook his head and smiled beside him. He didn't believe that Mu Lei's sister could compare with Her Highness the Princess. It seemed likely that Mu Lei was just boasting.

"I'm not boasting. If you don't believe me, just ask my brother-in-law. My sister is definitely not inferior to Her Highness the Princess."

Seeing Gedan's skepticism, Mu Lei frowned and defiantly stated.

As they talked, both turned their eyes towards Zhao Letian, only to see him staring at Her Highness the Princess as if in a trance.

"Come on? Brother-in-law, even if Her Highness the Princess is enchanting, there's no need to be so captivated, right?"

Mu Lei said with a gloomy face, feeling that Zhao Letian's reaction was making him lose face, as if in Zhao Letian's eyes, his sister Cailian indeed paled in comparison to the Princess.

"White hair and those deep eyes. It's her, it must be her."

Zhao Letian ignored Mu Lei and stared intently at the Princess's eyes, thinking to himself.