In the profound darkness, only the woman's dissatisfied complaints remained...
Finally, this day arrived, the talent academy enrollment season that occurs once every few decades on Blue Star!
This was also their first step into the academy! Because the Talent Academy was completely enveloped by a giant energy pump, the only way in was through the main entrance...
In the center of the vast square before the bustling academy entrance, countless teenagers and girls in their teens lined up, forming a spectacular, colorful spectacle!
Up ahead, a large, round, exquisite bead was placed on a rectangular table! As each young man and woman placed their hands on it, the bead would flash with different colors, and a faint ripple of energy would occasionally flash in the air...
"Esteemed future juniors and seniors! Today marks the Talent Academy's three hundred and thirty-ninth enrollment of new students. Only ninety-nine individuals will successfully be admitted to the Talent Academy this time! Please seize this opportunity..."
Upon hearing this, everyone accepted it with joy! They clearly knew this would be the case. Each face displayed eager excitement and anticipation!
Regarding the center, Jin Bao'er looked at the light-colored exquisite bead with a cold expression! This was different from when she tested her talent in the cultivation world...
"Are we really going to participate in the test? I... I only know cultivation techniques! What if I don't pass?"
The beautiful woman with a veil over her face asked the woman behind her in a worried whisper...
Jin Bao'er glanced up at her, somewhat speechless!
"Do you really want to enter the Talent Academy? Don't forget our purpose for coming here!"
Initially, she had offered her spaceship for the other to leave, but Gu Luoxian had a temper at that moment and refused to leave. This ultimately led to them both entering the academy to investigate.
Gu Luoxian shook her head, her chin held high, her face solemn!
"You don't understand. As a celestial pride, I must excel in every aspect! This is the basic pride of a genius!"
Jin Bao'er paid her no mind, her gaze drawn to a beautiful red light.
It was a youth who looked no older than fifteen or sixteen. At this moment, he placed one hand on the exquisite bead, and the bead, which had been as calm as still water, suddenly erupted with a strong red glow. The scorching heat was palpable even from this distance...
This was the first talent of the day! A pure fire elemental spiritual root! Completely opposite to her ice element.
The man in charge of testing showed no significant change in his expression. He waved his hand and recorded the name.
"Hmm... Fire elemental talent, stand to the side for now!"
Despite his nonchalant attitude, the youth was overjoyed! His face was radiant with pride.
The crowd behind him looked on with envy! Those who had been screened out earlier also stared at him with jealousy, lingering for a long time!
With this, Jin Bao'er felt a little relieved! She was pure ice element. Since even a pure fire element wasn't particularly outstanding, she probably wouldn't attract too much attention.
The testing continued. At this moment, two graceful young women emerged from a corner not far away. They scanned the crowd, seemingly searching for something, and finally their gazes fell upon Jin Bao'er and her companion...
Perhaps mistaking them for strangers, they quickly approached with dainty steps...
"Oh, what a coincidence! Are you also here to test for the Talent Academy? I thought you weren't coming!"
Startled by the sudden greeting, Gu Luoxian froze for two seconds. Before she could react, the woman subtly squeezed in front of her, a smile on her face.
"It's so hot today, you came so early, you didn't even call me!"
Gu Luoxian was completely bewildered! She stated directly.
"Who are you? Do I know you?"
Then she saw the woman before her feign surprise, exclaim "Oh?" and then nod coolly.
"Sorry, wrong person!"
With that, she turned away and no longer paid them any attention, acting as if she hadn't cut in line.
Gu Luoxian was stunned! In her one or two hundred years of life, this was the first time she had encountered such an shameless person!
Jin Bao'er stood behind with a cold expression, thinking it was better to avoid trouble. They were undocumented, so it was best to keep a low profile...
However, the next second!
Another figure in pink squeezed in front of her. Since Jin Bao'er and Gu Luoxian were standing close, the woman had to push hard to get in! As she pushed, she mumbled something...
"Good sister, I knew you wouldn't abandon me! You came so early to hold a spot for me! Little sister is so happy!"
This familiar tone and attitude was a perfect replica of the person in front!
Jin Bao'er glanced at her coldly. Just as she was about to step back...
"Hey, cutting in line? We're all standing here under the sun, why are you letting them cut? Even if you know each other, you can't do this!"
"Exactly, exactly! There are already so many people today, and you're cutting in line! No, either you two go to the back, or they can leave on their own!"
"Hurry up, don't waste our time!"
"We're all newcomers, why are you so special?"
"I don't care, if you don't go to the back, I'll report you. The academy's work is always just, at worst no one gets in!"
"..."
For a moment, chaos erupted at the back of the line, with everyone expressing dissatisfaction at the scene! The situation quickly attracted the attention of the academy staff at the front...
Jin Bao'er frowned, her eyes filled with impatience...
Then, she reached out and pulled Gu Luoxian forward, while simultaneously blocking the pink-clad woman from squeezing further. With her left hand, she yanked the first woman who had cut in line forcefully to the side!
"Ah!!"
Two exclamations rang out. The women on the left and right simultaneously fell to the ground, glaring angrily at the person who had attacked them.
"You... What are you doing?"
Jin Bao'er pulled Gu Luoxian forward and took their position. The people behind them immediately filled the vacant spots, and the line quickly tightened, making it impossible for anyone to cut in.
She turned to look at the two women, smiling.
"Do you know me?"
The woman who had cut in first was stunned! Then, she angrily retorted.
"I only mistook you for someone else, but you still shouldn't have pushed me! Your attack was so vicious, the academy definitely won't accept you!"
Jin Bao'er withdrew her gaze. By now, an academy staff member had approached, frowning as they looked at the group! Before the woman could even start complaining, she lowered her eyes slightly and spoke in a softer voice.
"It's just a misunderstanding. These two sisters mistook me for someone else and weren't deliberately cutting in line. They've already stepped aside themselves! Please forgive us, sir."
These simple words clarified the situation. Coupled with the testimony of those behind them, the two women had almost no room to argue!
They could only sheepishly get up and walk to the back. As they left, they shot the two of them a fierce glare...
"You'd better hope you fail the selection, otherwise... Hmph!"
Jin Bao'er lowered her head without a word. The staff member pretended not to see. Only after the women had left did she calmly look up, showing no trace of her earlier timid demeanor.