Chapter 107: The Eccentrics

A dazzling white light flooded the entire screen, reflecting in every pupil. The plaza fell deathly silent. Everyone stood frozen, staring blankly at the sudden burst of radiance and the vanished figures.

"Qi Lu Space?!"

A voice edged with doubt and incredulous shock rang out from the high platform, shattering the stillness and jolting the stunned crowd awake. The plaza instantly dissolved into a sea of fervent whispers.

"What is Qi Lu Space?"

"That must have been a teleportation array. Where did everyone get sent?"

"Does anyone know about Qi Lu Space?"

"Wasn't it An Wei'er who said it was Qi Lu Space? We should listen to her explanation!"

"Yes!"

All eyes locked onto the high platform. There stood An Wei'er, risen from her chair without a trace of laziness, her gaze brimming with shock and awe as she waited to enlighten the crowd.

"An Wei'er!"

Seeing her still dazed, staring at the white light's origin and ignoring the stares around her, Qi Ma gently tugged her arm, pulling her back to the present.

"Qi Lu was once a student of Tian Xuan Academy. Qi Lu Space is the alternate spatial dimension he left behind. Only those with a destined affinity can enter. In ten thousand years, it has appeared only three times before—this is the fourth."

After a light cough, An Wei'er began explaining what she knew of Qi Lu Space. These were not hidden secrets; they appeared in Tian Xuan Academy's archives, yet no one had bothered to read them.

"Legend says it holds countless genius treasures that aid in breaking bottlenecks and boosting magic power and fighting spirit. Past records show most who emerge reach the seventh level."

The crowd's eyes instantly flared with heat. The seventh level was the ultimate checkpoint every cultivator strained toward. Only by reaching it did one count as a true powerhouse and genuine practitioner.

"From ancient times to now, Tian Xuan Academy has researched entry methods for ten thousand years with no success. No one knows how to open Qi Lu Space. Perhaps Qi Lu meant only those with a destined affinity may enter."

Where am I?

Was that a teleportation?

What's happening? Are there other tests to enter the inner courtyard?

I haven't heard of any other tests!

...

In the unfamiliar forest, white light bloomed, complex magical patterns flashing, revealing bewildered youths one by one.

"Destined ones, welcome to my space. Introduce yourselves first. I am Qi Lu!"

A charming voice rang from above the forest canopy. Everyone looked up, breaths catching.

A figure in white stood on a tree branch, bathed in gentle sunlight that imparted an indescribable comfort. The face gleamed radiantly—beautiful enough to enrage any woman with envy and drive any man to frenzy. The image seared itself into every mind.

"Have you all finished staring, little beauties and handsome gentlemen?"

In stunned amazement, the white-clad beauty's gentle voice returned, a smile at his lips that could melt countless girls' hearts.

"Are you truly Qi Lu? The myth of ten thousand years?"

A crisp voice spoke. The beauty nodded with a smile. The girl gasped a sharp, piercing scream.

"Ah, you're exactly as I imagined! Handsome, dashing, and utterly charming! I adore you! Your inventions are incredible! After ten thousand years, your glorious history endures! I never thought I'd meet you. Wait, no, you're from ten thousand years ago. How could I possibly meet you? Could it be that I—"

As she rambled, the girl realized the words were wrong and snapped back to reality, face twisted in terror. The surrounding youths exchanged glances, expressions shifting in shock.

"Could we have already died?!"

The crowd's faces changed again at the girl's muttering. Then came her brainless follow-up, leaving their expressions utterly peculiar.

"I didn't expect to die like this. It's fine—dying doesn't hurt. And dying to meet Qi Lu—if I tell others, no one would believe it. Qi Lu, tell us your exploits. Do they match the books?"

Wang Luo's mouth twitched as he glanced at the brainless girl not far away, never imagining such an encounter.

"Cough cough, you didn't die. This is the space I left for all destined ones. How much you gain depends on your strength. The competition begins now!"

White light flared again. White transparent houses rose one by one. The youths were involuntarily sent into each. Qi Lu's voice echoed in their ears.

"First round: hunt magic beasts matching your strength. Winners advance; losers are eliminated and teleported out. I expect no Tian Xuan Academy student to fall in the first round!"

Qi Lu's words sent the youths into motion. Mages cast defensive spells; warriors gripped swords, eyes locked on the beasts emerging before them. Of course, one stood apart.

"Qi Lu Brother, I will definitely win!"

The brainless girl waved and shouted toward Qi Lu in the sky, unaware a fifth-level magic beast—the Dark Water Magic Snake—had already appeared behind her.

Hiss hiss...

The snake hissed viciously and struck with its tail.

"Ah... Qi Lu Brother, save me!"

The girl spun, the black tail surging toward her face.

Boom—

The impact slammed into every youth's ears. In the transparent rooms, the Dark Water Magic Snake searched confusedly for the girl.

"Qi Lu Brother, you scared me! Thank you for saving me!"

The girl's voice drifted from above. The youths looked up to see her wrapped around Qi Lu, head on his chest, trembling with fear.

Suddenly she lifted her head. The next words nearly drove the spell-casters mad.

"Ah, I'm actually being hugged by Qi Lu Brother! This is unbelievable! Is this real? Oh, Qi Lu, thank you for protecting me until I finally met you!"

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