This idea, once it arose, took root and could not be stopped.

The more Su Tu thought about it, the more he felt that his suspicion might be the truth.

The existence of mysterious beasts was extremely special. Through the words of the Fox Race earlier, Su Tu realized that the existence of beasts might be tied to unknown great secrets.

But later, due to being too busy with many things, he gradually forgot about the 'beasts'.

Especially when the Seven Great Alliances were about to send people to Ancestor Star to participate in the martial examination, Su Tu once categorized the 'beast' race as an ordinary race. But now it seems that things weren't so simple...

However, at this moment, all of this was speculation.

Whether the Void Spirit was a beast had not yet been proven. He could only wait until Su Tu encountered and killed the beasts to verify on the Black Wall.

Besides the elixir, Su Tu also received the military rank of a Decurion.

He didn't pay much attention to it, as the Battle Merit Wall had experienced countless ages, and military ranks were long obsolete.

However, he carefully kept the badge on himself. This ancient item might prove useful someday.

Putting away such thoughts, Su Tu stood up and walked to the window.

Outside, the Martial Arts Arena that he had destroyed was rebuilt. For New Star Technology, rebuilding a Martial Arts Arena was not much different from printing a report.

The biggest difference was that this time the Martial Arts Arena was reinforced several times, with many high-density factor materials added to prevent the previous awkward situation.

"This time there's no time to visit the site of the Biyou Palace ruins."

Su Tu looked at the horizon, his voice carrying a hint of regret. Reflected in his vision was the Star Map of Biyou Palace, which showed the ruins located in the undeveloped barren area of Celestial City Star.

That place was very far from the martial examination site. Not to mention his limited time, as a gatekeeper, every action was watched, making it too conspicuous to venture into the wilderness hastily.

"I'll see if there's a chance later. If not, I can only come back after the general exam."

Su Tu thought.

He gazed towards the sky where a towering building stood, reaching into the clouds. Under the night sky, it appeared extremely resplendent, with beams of starlight reflected upon it.

Amid the starlight, it seemed that a Starship was navigating.

The building was home to the Starship Academy, one of the Ten Great Academies within the Federation, unreservedly displaying its transcendent status.

Let alone the Five Great Families or the Seven Dao Lineages, on Celestial City Star, Starship Academy was the Supreme existence!!

Genius was merely a ticket to enter Starship Academy; only prodigies were barely qualified to step inside.

Countless young martial artists took pride in being able to enter Starship Academy.

Even entering the worst discipline was regarded as setting half a foot into the ranks of superior beings.

However, Su Tu didn't need to worry about his discipline, as it had been decided long ago — the Ancient Skill Research discipline.

Not to mention his demand and curiosity for Ancient Skills, considering the friendship of Teacher Wei Yang and Madam She for Su Tu, he wouldn't change his discipline.

Besides, to have him join the Ancient Skill discipline, the entire Ancient Skill Research department had even moved to Starship Academy.

Before coming here, Su Tu specifically contacted Teacher Wei Yang, originally intending to meet other teachers of his discipline given his curiosity about this 'declining' discipline.

Unexpectedly, the entire Ancient Skill discipline was not in the academy, reportedly still searching for the headquarters of the Three Deceits Cult. It had to be said that scholars were stubborn. Even after his master returned, they were still searching.

Su Tu originally wanted to ask if they didn't need to teach classes or anything.

But upon reconsideration, he understood that indeed, they didn't need teaching. Before he enrolled, the entire discipline had no students at all!! Teaching for whom??

Imagining a crowd of teachers surrounding him made Su Tu speechless.

But soon, he gathered his Heart and Spirit, eyes looking at the starship proudly sailing in the firmament.

"Starship Academy, I have finally come...."

Su Tu whispered, with a mist-like aura rising in his eyes, which dissipated with just a blink....

His expression relaxed as he remembered asking Shang Zichun when he would come to Celestial City Star, and the time coincided with the end of the retest.

"Once my gatekeeping tasks are done, Mom should arrive too, it's really been a long time."

...

Rumble!!

Rumble!! Rumble!!!

In the sky, countless dazzling fireworks exploded, visible to all on Celestial City Star despite it being broad daylight.

Brilliantly vivid, utterly resplendent.

Parents watched their children with worry, yet with a touch of pride.

Today was the day of the retest. As long as they passed, these kids could enter the academy, becoming true martial artists, with a bright future ahead.

"Come on!! Don't be nervous!!"

"It's okay, it's okay. Everyone is at the same level; who's afraid of whom!"

"Yeah, those monsters went to challenge the ultimate gate, vying for entry to the Ten Great Academies. Everyone's strength is comparable; it's about who fights harder!!"

Every student was also cheering themselves on.

At the same time, they watched with envy as airships flew above them, carrying geniuses inside.

Martial artists with the qualification to challenge the gatekeeper didn't need to participate in ordinary arena battles, as academies were already offering them olive branches.

But they weren't satisfied with just going to common academies; they chose to challenge the ultimate, to be seen by the prestigious Ten Great Academies!!

Countless youths began rushing towards their battlefield, as this battle would determine their future!!

And on the airships, those admired geniuses also appeared somewhat nervous.

"Have you heard? A few days ago, the Martial Arts Arena of the General Examination Department collapsed."

One student spoke, immediately attracting everyone's attention; their eyes involuntarily turned over.

"What happened?"

"It seems a gatekeeper accidentally brought down the whole arena with a punch during a spar."

The student spoke with feigned mystery.

Hearing this, other students couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"Really!!"

"Could such monsters really exist!"

"Accidentally collapsing the Martial Arts Arena, such a rare scenario...."

Everyone here is a martial artist, so it's natural to understand what collapsing the martial arts arena truly signifies.

If this is true, then the strength possessed by that gatekeeper is beyond their imagination.

"Moreover, I also heard that all fourteen other gatekeepers had to team up just to barely make it a draw with that person..."

The student spoke again.

The other students exchanged glances, a trace of panic flashing in their eyes.

"If that's the case, any district he's in is truly unfortunate!!"

"Indeed!!!"

"If this is true, I feel like whichever district he's in, that district would be completely obliterated!!"

The students felt a bit panicked at this moment. They were prodigies, but the gatekeeper was undeniably a supreme talent. The difference of one character in their titles signified a vast gap like heaven and earth.

Their chances of defeating the gatekeeper were not high to begin with. In past years, among all district challengers, those who could defeat the gatekeeper could be counted on one hand.

If there truly was a monster capable of defeating all the gatekeepers single-handedly, then any district he was in would be doomed!

All they could do was pray in their hearts that the terrifying gatekeeper wasn't in their own district.

At this point, the students were in no mood to speak. They held their breath and focused, adjusting themselves to face the upcoming battles in their best condition.

Soon, the airship arrived above a peculiar building.

Fifteen massive stone gates stood there, exuding an ancient aura.

Countless towering walls enclosed the entire venue, dividing the map into fifteen regions based on the fifteen stone gates.

They corresponded to fifteen districts.

At this moment, the students couldn't help but look down, their gazes carrying a solemn air. Today's battle was the key to a bright future!!

This was the day that would determine their fate!!

Buzz, buzz, buzz!!

In the next moment, numerous beams of light appeared on the students, guiding them into their respective districts to find their ultimate destiny!!

Su Tu leaned sideways against the massive stone gate, glancing at the beams of light in the sky.

He murmured to himself, "It's finally starting..."

"Honestly, I should have been joyfully participating in the exam, but now I'm here working, truly pitiful~"

Su Tu rarely went abstract, starting a self-deprecating act.

Behind him, the gigantic door was the ultimate gate, and on it, Su Tu felt an inexplicable 'force.'

Su Tu couldn't explain what it was.

"Being a gatekeeper probably isn't that simple; there must be some benefits I don't know about."

Su Tu thought of his senior sister's unspoken words, whispering to himself.

Before, he had this suspicion, and now, feeling the 'force' on the gate, Su Tu was more certain he was right.

However, at the moment, he couldn't do anything. According to the rules, he could only wait here for the challengers to arrive.

At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared not far away, a stern young man dressed in black.

His aura was extraordinary, with a sharp glint in his eyes.

"I, Ling Tian, shall rise here and step onto the heavens from this place!"

"Gatekeeper, you are the first stepping stone on my imperial path!!"

The young man looked at Su Tu, his voice full of confidence, with an endless brilliance in his eyes.

Admittedly, the young man was indeed impressive. In just a few words, he made Su Tu so embarrassed that his toes curled.

This guy probably has a lot in common with Rama...

Just as Su Tu was thinking this, the young man was already charging forward, moving fast like a hunting leopard.

"Come fight!!!"

Ling Tian roared angrily. He was among the best of these prodigies, just a half-point away from being recommended by the academy and even having a chance to fight for the gatekeeper position.

Because of a mere difference of one point, he ended up as a challenger, which made him unwilling!!

At this moment, he held nothing back, only wanting to prove he was more qualified to be the gatekeeper than the person in front of him!!!

His speed was indeed swift, and he was almost in front of Su Tu. But Su Tu was still looking at the spot where he stood a moment ago.

"You can't even capture my movements!"

"You're not..."

The young man spoke arrogantly, but he didn't finish his sentence.

In the next moment...

Rumble!!!

An indescribably terrifying pressure exploded instantly, as if the entire space turned into a cage, the heavens and earth becoming shackles, pressing directly on him.

Ling Tian was only a punch's distance away from Su Tu, yet it felt as if there was a whole world between them.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't advance half a step. The terrifying pressure and shackles made him feel an unspeakable despair. This step seemed a lifetime away.

And at this moment, the gatekeeper in front of him still hadn't looked at him. It wasn't that he couldn't see his figure, but rather that Ling Tian hadn't earned the right to even appear in his eyes!

Su Tu had no time to understand the thoughts of this young and naive boy.

At this moment, he still looked in the direction where the young man appeared earlier, gently rubbing his chin.

"This is not as agreed upon..."

"The number is slightly more than expected...."

At this moment, from the place where Ling Tian appeared earlier, more figures were coming from afar. Quickly, the figures turned into a sea of people, and the number kept increasing. The people looked at each other, somewhat bewildered.

It seemed that there were so many martial artists around, they were a bit dazed.

However, when they looked at the only gate in front, a trace of inexplicable expression appeared on their faces.

....

"What the hell is going on??"

"The challengers that were supposed to be spread across various districts are all in the Liuyun District??"

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