The sun blazed fiercely, scorching as if it intended to char the earth itself, spreading a dry aura all around.

  In Gu Mu City, where the City Lord's residence was located, many young people were currently assembling in lines here. These youths, all under twenty years of age, radiated an undeniable sharpness. They were the candidates attending the official trial of White Tiger Academy.

  "How much longer until the Spaceship arrives? If it doesn't come soon, we'll all be dried up by this scorching sun!" someone in the line complained, glancing anxiously at the blazing sun in the sky.

  "Yeah, we've been waiting from morning till noon. Isn't today supposed to be the official start of the White Tiger Academy trials? Why hasn't anyone come to pick us up…"

  "Could it be, those supposed to pick us up this year have forgotten about us in Gu Mu City?"

  "…"

  "Shut up, all of you! What nonsense are you all talking about? How could the envoy possibly forget about us in Gu Mu City? Just wait a bit longer, someone will definitely come!" A loud shout suddenly silenced everyone's complaints. This came from a middle-aged man dressed in black, wielding a black war saber. His gaze alone was enough to send a chill down the spine of anyone he looked at. This man was the commander of the City Lord's personal guards, with strength at the late stages of the Heaven Level.

  Standing at the back of the line, Xing Peng, upon hearing the man in black's shout, couldn't help but pout, harboring a slight grievance towards the envoy sent by White Tiger Academy to pick them up.

  Damn it, Xing Peng and the other top ten warriors selected from his family, along with members from other families in Gu Mu City, had arrived at the City Lord's residence early in the morning, expecting to be taken to the White Tiger Academy's trials before long. Yet, here they were, standing for hours. It was already past lunchtime, and none of them had eaten yet.

  However, despite his complaints, Xing Peng did not express them and remained silently standing, unlike some who had already begun to sway from exhaustion.

  One hour!

  Two hours!

  Three hours!

  …

  This wait turned into most of the day, from morning until the moon had risen, and still, the legendary envoy from White Tiger Academy had not arrived in Gu Mu City.

  The moon was exceptionally round today, its bright moonlight bathing Xing Peng and the others in a serene glow, making them appear peaceful. It was uncertain how many of them would survive after participating in the trials.

  "What the hell is going on? I've heard from seniors who participated in the White Tiger Academy trials before that they've never had to wait this long. It's been half a day already, are those envoys coming or not…"

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  "Are they just going to leave us hanging? I'm about to die of hunger!"

  "I'm hungry too, haven't eaten all day!"

  "…"

  As the wait prolonged, the young men standing in the courtyard of the City Lord's residence grew increasingly impatient. Their expressions turned sour, some even had red eyes.

  The trials of White Tiger Academy were already a source of pressure for these young men, and now, with such a delay, their stress and negative emotions erupted.

  Xing Peng, as time passed, was not particularly anxious. He was confident in joining White Tiger Academy, as historically, those who advanced to the Earth Level were almost guaranteed entry. Being a peak Earth Level warrior, he did not worry about elimination.

  Due to the sheer boredom, Xing Peng eventually stopped thinking about the trials and instead stood on the ground, immersing himself in the martial arts he had recently learned.

  "I wonder what kind of masters will be participating in this White Tiger Academy trial. I heard that the top performers could receive incredible items like storage rings, stuff you only see in novels. I must try my best to win such an item this time." Xing Peng set a goal for himself.

  After an indeterminate amount of time, a 'sizzling' sound suddenly filled the sky. As this sound emerged, those who were nearly asleep woke up, their eyes lighting up with excitement as they looked towards the sky.

  "Finally, they've come! These damned envoys have finally arrived."

  In the sky above the City Lord's residence, a huge Spaceship, resembling an Eastern dragon, swiftly approached. Every young man watching the Spaceship was filled with excitement and fervor.

  Spaceships were among the fastest means of transportation in this world, not something ordinary people could possess. Only large powers on the Lingwu Continent had such vehicles. Even the Xing family, a powerful presence in Gu Mu City, did not own one. Such things were not simply purchasable with money.

  After arriving above the City Lord's residence, the Spaceship halted, and then, several square holes, each over a meter wide, opened on its underside. Numerous long rope ladders were dropped down, and along with them, more than ten figures flew down from the Spaceship like deities, creating a spectacular scene.

  Although those present had seen people flying before, the sight of these individuals descending from the Spaceship, as large as a city's main castle, was still awe-inspiring.

  Xing Peng stared at the Spaceship overhead, his first encounter with such a vehicle. The shock he felt was far stronger than that of anyone else.

  "An Spaceship! So, this is what the Spaceships of this world look like!" Although Xing Peng had heard about Spaceships from his great uncle upon arriving at the City Lord's residence, having never seen one before, he had imagined them to be much cruder.

  The Spaceship before him completely overturned his perceptions. It resembled a divine dragon cruising through the sky, its body emitting a rainbow of lights, exuding a subtle threat. Clearly, this Spaceship was not just for transporting people; it must possess considerable offensive capabilities.

  While Xing Peng observed the Spaceship, the people who had flown down had already landed in the City Lord's residence, led by three middle-aged men. Each exuded a terrifying aura.

  As they landed, Xing Peng and the others felt a probing sensation, as if all their secrets were laid bare before these three men.

  "We are the envoys here to pick you up. Those who wish to participate in the White Tiger Academy trials, board the Spaceship. You have one minute. Anyone not on the Spaceship in a minute will be disqualified from this trial." One of the middle-aged men, with red hair and a sinister appearance, stepped forward without much introduction and bluntly addressed Xing Peng and the others.

  After speaking, the middle-aged man paid no further attention to Xing Peng and the others, nor to the City Lord and the family elders present, blatantly disregarding them. Yet, the City Lord and the others, despite being ignored, showed no anger, only smiles on their faces.