Chapter 223 – The Top Scholars from All Provinces Are Very Angry!

Several days later!

The swaying ferry finally arrived at its destination.

The center of the entire Fengdu Ghost Realm—Fengdu Ghost City!

And Fengdu University was located within this unimaginably vast city.

The tour guide, holding a small flag, led everyone off the ferry while loudly explaining, “Stay close and don’t wander off! Fengdu City has a population of tens of billions, making it the second-largest city after the Federation’s capital!”

The port of Fengdu City was enormous, bordering the vast Yellow Springs River and crowded with ferries of all sizes.

The entire port was bustling and lively, filled with people everywhere.

“So lively!” Ye Sheng stepped off the ferry, marveling at the sight like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

Compared to Fengdu City, Ghost Mountain City was like a remote, unnoticeable corner of the countryside.

…

An hour later, Ye Sheng was seated in a tavern.

It was indeed a tavern, not a grand restaurant.

The entire structure was an ancient-style tavern, built entirely of wood, with old wooden tables arranged throughout.

Waiters with white long towels draped over their shoulders hurried back and forth inside the tavern, and most of the patrons were dressed in a similarly retro style.

Even Ghost Spirits could be seen sitting at tables, eating meals shrouded in Ghost Qi.

Ye Sheng spotted a white paper figure dining elegantly, and when it noticed Ye Sheng looking over, it even nodded and smiled in greeting.

Ye Sheng called over a waiter and ordered some signature dishes to savor slowly.

He had entered this tavern for two reasons: first, to rest, and second, because he still didn’t know the location of Fengdu University and needed to ask someone.

“Truly worthy of Fengdu City!” Ye Sheng sat at a table by the window, gazing at the scene outside.

Under the night sky, Fengdu Ghost City appeared extraordinarily magnificent, and the sights outside opened his eyes.

Fengdu City as a whole resembled a Sky-Suspended City, as if he had stepped into ancient times.

There wasn’t a single skyscraper in sight; instead, there were countless ancient-style buildings suspended in the air, illuminated by lanterns, creating an incredibly dreamlike atmosphere at night.

Occasionally, Experts rode Ghost Beasts across the sky, while vehicles folded from yellow paper, driven by Ghost Spirits, weaved through the city.

This was a completely different city, with its own unique culture.

“Young man, is this your first time in Fengdu City?”

At that moment, an Elder and a young man approached and asked to share Ye Sheng’s table.

The tavern was so packed that it was overflowing with customers, and Ye Sheng’s table was the only one with just one person seated.

After the Elder explained their intention to share the table, Ye Sheng smiled and nodded, inviting the two to sit down.

The Elder called over a waiter to order some food and even paid to refill Ye Sheng’s tea before smiling and saying, “You haven’t answered my question yet!”

Ye Sheng put down his chopsticks and nodded with a smile. “That’s right, this is indeed my first time in Fengdu City! I’m truly amazed by this city.”

Beside him, the young man couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly, thinking to himself, “Another country bumpkin from who knows where.”

The Elder, however, was much more polite and said with a smile, “Then you should take a good look around! Our Fengdu City is quite different from cities in the outside world.

It’s the second-largest city after the Federation’s capital!”

As he spoke, he straightened his chest, proud to be a true native of Fengdu.

Hearing this, the young man beside him also felt a sense of superiority.

At the adjacent table, several diners sat, savoring the dishes brought by the waiter while chatting among themselves.

“The new batch of Fengdu University students have all enrolled!” one diner remarked.

Another nodded, “Indeed, it’s been two months already. All who were supposed to enroll have done so. I still remember the grand spectacle on opening day! Prodigies from every province gathered!

Television stations across the provinces broadcasted it live, stunning many.”

Someone chuckled, “Of course! This was Fengdu University’s opening ceremony, gathering the most elite individuals from the entire Federation. How could it not be stunning?”

“However, those Provincial Top Scholars are quite fiery! They’re all competing fiercely with one another!”

The Elder sharing a table with Ye Sheng joined the conversation with a smile, “That’s normal. Which of these Provincial Top Scholars doesn’t think themselves invincible?

Suddenly seeing so many others with talent equal to their own, naturally they want to compete and determine who stands above the rest!

Especially since these Provincial Top Scholars represent their respective provinces! They can’t afford to lose face outside!”

The Elder spoke with such authority that many diners nodded in agreement.

“You’re absolutely right, Elder!”

“That makes perfect sense!”

Hearing this, the Elder looked quite pleased with himself. He turned to Ye Sheng, “Young friend, do you think what I said makes sense?”

Ye Sheng smiled, “It certainly does!”

The young man rolled his eyes, as if saying… What would a country bumpkin like you know? Why join in on this kind of excitement? They’re talking about Fengdu University, the Federation’s top institution.

Federation Councilors, Domain Masters of various provinces… Inspectors and the like all come from there.

“It’s a pity such a grand event only happens once every three years! Otherwise, our Fengdu City would be even more prosperous.”

“Fengdu University isn’t like other academies; student numbers are strictly controlled. They can’t hold it every year—what would that look like?”

As they spoke, the diners called the waiter over to add more dishes.

One diner said, “This year’s freshmen should all be in the Reincarnation Tower now, waiting to be chosen as disciples, right?”

“Exactly, on the first level of the Reincarnation Tower—the Life-Death Realm!”

“They’ll wait there, hoping to be noticed by a Mentor from Fengdu University and taken under their wing.”

Hearing this…

Ye Sheng set down his chopsticks and pricked up his ears.

Matters concerning Fengdu University were directly related to his next steps, so he naturally wanted to listen carefully.

“Elder, what exactly is this disciple selection process?” Ye Sheng asked the Elder sharing his table.

The young man, upon hearing this, rolled his eyes again. Why ask about everything? What does it have to do with you?

The Elder smiled, explaining that this wasn’t some secret, “They’ve already made it quite clear—it’s about waiting to be chosen by a Mentor.

If a Mentor selects you, you’ll have dedicated guidance on your cultivation path from then on.

The Mentors at Fengdu University are all at least 6th Revolution Ghost Venerable Realm Experts, and some Saints even take disciples themselves.”

“Grandpa, what if someone isn’t chosen by a Mentor?” the young man asked.

The Elder laughed heartily, “Then it’s unfortunate—they’ll have to attend regular classes. No one will answer their questions or resolve their doubts; they’ll have to rely on their own Comprehension to grow.”

A nearby diner added, “That’s just one part of it. The most important thing is the Resources and connections behind the Mentors!”

Mentioning this, another diner seemed confused, “Old Cai, elaborate a bit more. You seem to know quite a lot!”

That Cai surnamed diner proudly said, “As for the Mentors of Fengdu University, you must never regard them merely as simple mentors!

Not to mention that their students are spread far and wide, all the students they teach are the most elite in the Federation. After graduation, they enter the Federation and join both the military and political circles.

Which Mentor does not have a student who is an Inspector?

Some Mentors even have students who are the ‘Domain Master’ of a certain province.

Moreover… each of them holds vast Resources in their hands, with countless corporations and forces under their names.”