Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation

The supervisor looked at the five people and said, "Everyone is here, let's start the third round of the magic test now."

After he finished, he raised his hand and cast out an array flag. Before Ding Huan and the four others, a floating liquid appeared in front of each. The liquid was gray and weird in color, not showing what it really was.

Behind each liquid were five containers.

Ding Huan scanned casually with his Divine Will and felt the elements of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth.

The supervisor said, "The magic test requires each person to cast a divine skill onto the Five Element Liquid.

The requirement is to separate the Five Element Liquid into five kinds of liquids with gold, wood, water, fire, and earth attributes. The more thorough and pure the separation, the higher the score. You may start now."

Seeing the others repeatedly observing with their Divine Will, Ding Huan did not bother to wait and directly punched out.

With various Law Rhythms, the punch instantly enveloped the Five Element Liquid, causing it to explode and split into five streams, which accurately fell into the five prepared containers behind the Five Element Liquid.

In this round, Ding Huan held back.

With his understanding and mastery of all laws, splitting the Five Element Liquid into five attribute liquids with a punch posed no challenge.

He was confident he could separate the Five Element Liquid completely with just a punch, ensuring the impurity would not surpass 0.1 percent.

Ding Huan was certain his companions could not reach this level.

Therefore, he merely separated the Five Element Liquid, achieving eighty percent purity.

He believed this score would be sufficient to pass the test.

Even the supervisor was surprised looking at Ding Huan.

This round of the magic test seemed effortless, just requiring a punch.

In reality, this punch was extremely difficult; being able to split three attribute liquids would already be considered excellent.

Hence, this round had no time limit. Theoretically, taking a day to take action was allowed.

This time was given for the examinees to study how to punch and split the liquid through Daoist Rhythm.

But Ding Huan punched out in less than half the time of an incense stick burning, leaving the supervisor in shock...

The supervisor immediately went to the five containers.

His Divine Will fell on the liquid inside the containers, and his face showed astonishment.

This was indeed a very successful punch, separating five attributes, with the purity not less than eighty percent.

His fundamental divine skill was extremely solid, and his control of the law attributes was very proficient.

"Very good, Ding Huan, you have passed the third round of the magic test and can proceed to the interview," the supervisor announced without hesitation.

The other four cultivators, who hadn't started yet, looked at Ding Huan in surprise, then turned confusedly towards the supervisor.

They knew better about the entry test of the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy.

The final round of the interview should begin after the magic test was finished.

They hadn't started yet, but the supervisor said Ding Huan had passed.

That meant no matter how excellent their test scores were, they couldn't affect Ding Huan's qualification for the final interview.

Either Ding Huan had pulled some strings, or his test scores were so outstanding he got accepted early.

Ding Huan didn't know the procedure; he thought reaching the score meant he could attend the interview, which clearly covered the standard.

Led by another supervisor, Ding Huan arrived at the interview room.

To Ding Huan's surprise, the outside of the interview room didn't display 'Daoist interview' but 'Vice Principal'.

Upon entering, he saw a middle-aged man, medium build, with a lean face, and overwhelming Dao Rhythm all around him.

Even without the man deploying his domain, Ding Huan could feel a trace of pressure.

This was an Immortal Emperor, definitely a real Immortal Emperor.

Ding Huan's heart sank, cautiously gathering his mind.

He found it hard to believe an Immortal Emperor would appear during the interview; the sign outside suggested this was the Vice Principal of the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy.

How many responsibilities does a Vice Principal of a Daoist Skill Academy have? Could they be interviewing a trainee Daoist?

This only meant his scores in the previous two rounds were too good, catching the attention.

While Ding Huan was analyzing the Vice Principal, Gu Min was also scrutinizing him.

Despite being an Immortal Emperor, Gu Min couldn't see Ding Huan's true cultivation.

After a while, the Vice Principal nodded satisfactorily: "Very good, you may sit."

When Ding Huan sat before the Vice Principal, he knew the seat was a magical treasure equipped likely with lie-detection capabilities.

"Have you previously been a Daoist?"

"Yes." Ding Huan replied without hesitation; he had truly been a Daoist.

"How were the results?"

Ding Huan realized the question referred to his students' achievements.

"Some obtained top-three scores." Ding Huan referred to the students he had taught on Earth.

"Which academy?" Hearing about top-three scores, Gu Min was shocked and asked urgently.

Ding Huan muttered, "Just a less-known small academy."

Gu Min glanced at Ding Huan's seat, knowing he spoke the truth.

He didn't pursue further; in his view, such an excellent talent leaving an academy must've been forced out, so why delve deeper?

"Good, from now on, you're a trainee Daoist at the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy, strive to become a star-level Daoist soon."

Gu Min's interview was essentially a formality; with Ding Huan's perfect scores in the previous rounds, he had already decided to recruit him.

Now Ding Huan's third-round performance was equally outstanding—such talent couldn't be missed.

Ding Huan understood what a star-level Daoist meant.

Daoists starting in the Daoist Skill Academy are trainees; only those who achieve results can become star-level Daoists.

Star-level Daoists range from one-star to nine-star; above nine-star are Holy Daoists.

In the entire Great Dao Corridor, there are only three Holy Daoists.

Gu Min stood up: "Ding Huan, I am the Vice Principal Gu Min of the academy, from now on, you are under my wing.

Our academy has its peculiarities; if you encounter any injustice, come to me, don't bear it alone."

"Thank you, Vice Principal Gu." Ding Huan promptly stood and expressed his gratitude.

He understood what Gu Min implied.

The Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy had factions; by default, he was now part of Vice Principal Gu Min's faction.

In the academy, if other factions oppress him, he should report directly to Gu Min.

Ding Huan didn't mind; his only goal here was to obtain qualifications to ascend to Immortal Venerable and Immortal Emperor.

If he couldn't ascend, he wouldn't qualify to leave the Great Dao Corridor.

If he went to Gu Min for every issue, regardless of talent, Gu Min would lack confidence in his abilities.

The backing is crucial in desperation, not for trivial matters.

It invites mockery of oneself and one's backing.

Half a day later, Ding Huan moved into his cave mansion.

Even as a trainee Daoist, he had a separate yard with a cultivation room and an individual office.

This cultivation room area could be freely arranged with Gathering Spirit Immortal Arrays and implanting Immortal Spirit Vein.

Ding Huan was satisfied, aiming to quickly achieve Immortal King Perfection.

Once Shi Keling's Poison Dao Rhythm is removed, he'll ascend to Immortal Venerable.

With Shi Keling's capability, earning an Immortal Venerable nomination from Han Qiqi shouldn't be a problem.

Shi Keling's power is extraordinary; even if he cannot ascend to Immortal Venerable, Ding Huan needs to reach Immortal King Perfection when Shi Keling ascends.

Besides the cave mansion, Ding Huan received a few Daoist robes.

A trainee Daoist badge was pure white, without any embellishment.

After storing his belongings, Ding Huan observed his surroundings.

His residence was in a remote area of the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy, surrounded by other trainee Daoists and one-star Daoists.

Ding Huan set up a fifth-level Defense Immortal Array and fifth-level Concealing Immortal Array around his dwelling.

He implanted eight top-grade Immortal Spirit Veins and invited Ji Luo out to set a third-level Screening Divine Array.

Though coming from a place with incomplete rules, his possessions exceeded those of the Alliance Hierarch here.

Pangu Great World had incomplete rules, but wasn't impoverished.

The first task was rapidly enhancing his cultivation, the second concealing his background.

Once everything was arranged, Ding Huan didn't inquire about teaching students, instead secluding himself for cultivation.

Ding Huan knew to establish himself in the academy, gaining achievements required capturing students and leading an excellent class or a few outstanding students.

But recruitment season had passed, and the next wasn't due yet.

He was unwilling to aid others at this time; teaching in another class meant assisting others.

Moreover, he was at Immortal King Third Tier.

Prior to reaching Immortal King Perfection, he needn't rush for students.

Once nearing Immortal King Perfection, he would hasten to lead a class or teach students, gaining ranks for promotion chances.

...

While Ding Huan focused on cultivation, the Daoist Hall of the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy was chaotic.

The reason being no Daoists wanted to handle the Struggle for Dao class.

Despite its grand name, Struggle for Dao class was essentially an abandoned class.

Most Daoists stayed in the academy to earn promotion chances.

These nominations weren't random but won through competitions among Daoist Skill Academies.

Hence, before each competition, classes would expel weak students to avoid the overall score decline.

These students, admitted through formal channels or connections, couldn't be expelled from the academy.

Thus, combining such weak students formed the Struggle for Dao class.

Daoists sought reputations; smart ones avoided the Struggle for Dao class.

"Quiet, everyone. I have an idea. Recently, our academy recruited two trainee Daoists." A strong voice interrupted the Daoist Hall's arguments.