Chapter 22: Tryouts of the Starry Academy

    After joining the Starry Sky Academy, Li Yunfan and Feng Wuhen quickly integrated into this cultivation paradise filled with wisdom and power. The academy is located on an aerial island surrounded by mysterious star mist, exuding a sense of mystery and majesty.

    The elders of the academy showed great interest in the secret manual "The Path to the Stars" in Li Yunfan's possession and arranged a dedicated mentor to guide him. Under the mentor's guidance, Li Yunfan's understanding of the power of stars deepened day by day.

    "Yunfan, your progress has exceeded my expectations," the mentor praised, "Very soon, you will face the first trial of the academy."

    The trial of the Starry Sky Academy is a challenge that every new member must undertake, which not only tests their cultivation achievements but also provides a way to obtain deeper cultivation resources.

    The trial location is a secret realm known as "Land of Starfall," filled with ancient fragments of stars and unknown dangers. Each trial seeker must retrieve a star core from the secret realm within the set time limit.

    "The star core contains pure star power, which is greatly beneficial to your cultivation," the mentor explained.

    Li Yunfan nodded, his eyes shining with determined light: "I will do my best."

    On the day of the trial, Li Yunfan and many new members entered the Land of Starfall together. In the secret realm, stars shone, scattered with large pieces of stars, each fragment emitting a mysterious power.

    However, the dangers in the Land of Starfall were far beyond their imagination. The star beasts in the secret realm are creatures bred from star fragments, ferocious and relentless to intruders.

    Li Yunfan encountered a star beast attack during his exploration. He quickly called forth the power of stars within him and engaged in a fierce battle with the star beast.

    "Resonance of Stars, Harmony of Sword Qi!" Li Yunfan shouted loudly, his sword bursting with brilliant light, successfully repelling the star beast.

    During the battle, Li Yunfan gradually understood more secrets about the power of stars, and his sword technique became more refined. After a great deal of effort, he finally found a star core and successfully brought it back to the academy.

    After the trial, Li Yunfan's performance was among the top in all new members, winning the praise of the academy elders.

    "Yunfan, your performance has been exceptional," the elders said, "You now qualify for more advanced levels of cultivation."

    Li Yunfan modestly accepted the praise from the elders, but he did not become arrogant because of it. He knew that the path of cultivation was infinite, and he needed to constantly challenge himself and pursue higher realms.

    In the days that followed, Li Yunfan received a more systematic cultivation in the Starry Sky Academy, and his strength was constantly improving. At the same time, he also made many cultivators from all over the continent, they discussed the mysteries of cultivation together and grew up together.

    However, Li Yunfan was unaware that a more powerful dark force was watching the Starry Sky Academy in the shadows, with their target being the secret manual, "The Path to the Stars."