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On the Competition Platform over three hundred feet high, three figures stood tall. Bu was in the center, flanked by Reynold and Kalandor.
At this moment, everyone's gaze was fixed on the Competition Platform. The three young men on stage were undoubtedly the most dazzling presence. It seemed as if three new stars were rising, shining brightly.
The six contestants below displayed complex expressions. They had all stepped onto this stage together, yet in the end, they could only look up at those above.
Sean Sterling descended from mid-air. There were some matters he needed to discuss with the three of them privately. These matters did not require the knowledge of many, so he canceled the Second-Level Magic Wide-Area Transmission.
Bu and the others respectfully bowed to Sean Sterling, then turned their attention to him, quietly waiting for him to speak.
When one's own strength is not formidable, it is essential to maintain a sense of reverence towards the strong. Even if one possesses pride and fears no one, at the very least, respect for elders must be upheld.
Even someone as arrogant as Bu maintained a considerable level of respect when facing an Archmage of Intermediate Level 5.
This is a way of survival that cannot be avoided; those who foolishly challenge the authority of the strong have long since turned to dust in the annals of history, perhaps even their bones reduced to ash. No one pays much attention or offers sympathy and pity.
"I have some matters to discuss next. While they are not secretive affairs, it is still better that fewer people know about them. Do you understand?" Sean Sterling pondered for a moment before suddenly speaking, his peculiar White Eyes gleaming with sharp light, locking onto Bu and the others like an eagle.
Bu felt surprised and wondered what it could be that required such discretion.
He glanced at Reynold and Kalandor, noticing their calm expressions without a hint of doubt, as if they were somewhat aware of what was to come. This left Bu feeling frustrated; it seemed he was the most uninformed among the three.
Although he was unclear about the content of what was to come, Bu readily nodded in agreement with Reynold and the others.
Regardless of the situation, one must still put on a show of respect.
Seemingly satisfied with the respectful demeanor of the three, Sean Sterling nodded and said, "Historically, when Holy Light Academy holds the Qualification Challenge, several intermediate kingdoms and a dozen principates are selected as venues for the Qualification Challenge. Crook Duchy has now been chosen for the second time as a venue for the Qualification Challenge.
The selection of venues by Holy Light Academy is not arbitrary; it is based on various assessments that meet certain standards before being finalized.
The reason Crook Duchy has been selected consecutively is influenced by many factors. Among them, two are particularly important. One is that a student who emerged from Crook Duchy in the last session successfully advanced to become a Star Student at Holy Light Academy.
Ah, Star Student..." As Sean Sterling spoke to this point, he seemed quite emotional. He looked meaningfully at the three and then asked, "Do you know what it means to be a Star Student?"
Bu felt a bit exasperated, looking at this teasing Fellow and shaking his head helplessly. Reynold and Kalandor also had to shake their heads in acknowledgment of their ignorance.
Seeing the three display puzzled expressions, all seemingly marked with "I don't know," Sean Sterling smiled with satisfaction: "Within Holy Light Academy, Star Students are essentially the strongest at the pinnacle. Besides the most powerful Child of Light, Star Students hold the highest status.
Each Star Student possesses the strength of a High-Level expert. Even among various intermediate kingdoms, they are formidable figures whose mere stomp can shake the ground.
Among over one hundred thousand students at Holy Light Academy, there are only ten Star Students. Someone with my level of strength can only be considered a Silver Star Student within Holy Light Academy.
You must admit, Crook Duchy is truly fortunate to have produced such a remarkable figure.
The academy's decision to continue designating Crook Duchy as a venue for the Qualification Challenge is largely seen as giving face to that Star Student."
Listening to Sean Sterling's eloquent words, the three were left speechless. Even Reynold and Kalandor were unaware of these internal matters concerning Holy Light Academy.
The three were now filled with excitement; a Star Student—a powerful High-Level existence—was someone even Holy Light Academy had to give face to. It was astonishing that such a Tough Guy had emerged from their Crook Duchy.
It should be noted that the Crook Duchy is just one among thousands of nations, and on the surface, the most powerful protector of the nation only possesses High-Level strength.
Yet, such a strong individual, who is above Ten Thousand in the Crook Duchy, makes even the Duke Habea III cautious, treating him with the respect due to a junior every time they meet.
A High-Level Giant, with his formidable strength and rarity, determines his esteemed status.
However, it is astonishing that two such powerful figures could emerge from the Crook Duchy.
Seeing that the three seemed to be in a state of astonishment as they processed this information, Sean Sterling chuckled to himself. If one were to overlook his unsettling White Eyes, this smile could almost be seen as charming.
In fact, overall, Sean Sterling is quite handsome; he must have been a striking young man in his youth.
On Fran Continent, once a person's strength reaches Intermediate level, their average lifespan can extend to 100 years.
Upon reaching High-Level existence, their lifespan can extend to an astonishing 300 years.
Now in his forties, Sean Sterling has achieved Intermediate Level 5 strength, which is quite remarkable. It is likely that he has a great chance of breaking through to High-Level in the next century.
"Alright, let's put a pause on the matter regarding my Star Student for now. Once you have the ability to become members of Holy Light Academy, you will naturally learn more about the inner workings. However, this matter should not be spread outside. I can only advise you; how you choose to act is beyond my control," Sean Sterling said with a peculiar laugh, appearing indifferent as if he hoped the three would spread the news.
The other two exchanged glances with Sean Sterling and remained silent.
Clearing his throat a few times, Sean Sterling began his next statement: "As for Crook Duchy, the second important reason it was chosen as the location for the Qualification Challenge is related to our journey tomorrow.
The reason I am sharing so much with you today is to provide an advance explanation for our trip tomorrow.
The Fran Continent is vast, with thousands of countries, and the territories are connected in countless ways.
In such a broad region, many people may find it difficult to travel to even a few countries in their lifetime. Even powerful figures at a High-Level cannot traverse the entire Fran Continent. In fact, many strong individuals spend more time traveling than they do on cultivation.
To address this issue, back in the Medieval Period, a group of wizards began a long-term research project—the Spatial Teleportation Array." Sean Sterling's expression was serious yet revealed a hint of fervor. He continued with increasing excitement: "Space is a realm belonging to divine arts.
The Spatial Teleportation Array is the crystallization of spatial divine arts and a miracle in the magical world. This is a great innovation."
Sean's passionate speech allowed Bu to truly understand the wizards' obsession with magic, though the content of his words left Bu somewhat confused about where this was all leading.
After a moment, Sean slowed his tone, staring intently at the three of them before speaking again: "Tomorrow we will head to the imperial capital of Crook Duchy. I believe, after what I just said, you should know how we will get there, right?"
Seeing Sean's mysterious demeanor, Bu suddenly realized how slow he had been. He glanced at Reynold and Kalandor beside him and noticed their expressions indicated they had already known this information, which made him roll his eyes.
"I know some of you were already aware of this news, but regarding the location of the Spatial Teleportation Array, I bet you don't know that yet?" Sean said with a sly smile, his strange White Eyes seeming to see through people's hearts.
Bu honestly shook his head, and Reilo and Kalandor exchanged glances before shaking their heads as well.
With a snort, Sean immediately stated: "Tomorrow we will go to Sparta City’s Spatial Teleportation Array. I must emphasize that you should not share the location of the teleportation array lightly."
Although the fate of Crook Duchy does not concern me, since there was a prior agreement, I cannot just stand by and do nothing.
You may not understand the significance of a Spatial Teleportation Array. In the current Fran Continent, where divine mages have long been absent, a Spatial Teleportation Array is an extremely precious resource.
Even within the entire Holy Order Alliance, the number of Spatial Teleportation Arrays does not exceed one thousand.
Yet, Crook Duchy has one Spatial Teleportation Array located in each of the twelve major cities and the capital of the duchy. For a nation, this is indeed a case of "having a jewel brings trouble."
If it were not for certain special reasons, some nefarious organizations would have destroyed Crook Duchy countless times by now. Even we at Holy Light Academy are quite tempted by such a large piece of meat laid out before us.
Therefore, regardless of what you see tomorrow, I hope you do not let a single word slip out."
Sean Sterling finished speaking in one breath and fell silent, quietly waiting for the three to respond.
Such explosive news made Bu Shuang's eyes light up: "I never expected that Crook Duchy actually hides thirteen Spatial Teleportation Arrays. There must be something more to this."
The three nodded in agreement. As for the credibility and their own ulterior motives, Sean Sterling couldn't be bothered to dwell on it any longer. After all, he had conveyed everything he needed to say; Crook Duchy was not his country, so whoever wanted to take care of it could do so.
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