The atmosphere in the hall was a bit solemn, and Dean Wu was frowning from beginning to end.
"You should know that there is a war on the border of Baiyun Kingdom."
Dean Wu said.
"You know, hasn't the war stopped?"
Although he has been recuperating in Danbao Pavilion these past few days, news from outside comes in every day.
"It's just a temporary pause, it's not over. Baiyun Country has suffered heavy losses this time. The situation is not as simple as the outside world thinks."
Dean Wu said seriously.
The main purpose of external news is to stabilize the people and avoid causing turmoil.
The situation is very unfavorable for Baiyun Country.
"The dean called me here just to tell me this?"
Chen Xiao raised his head and looked at Dean Wu.
He is only in the Judan realm and cannot influence the overall situation of the country.
It is not his turn to worry about the life and death of Baiyun Kingdom.
He just wants to practice well, break through to the Juyuan Realm as soon as possible, and find his parents, that's all.
"The reason why Baiyun Kingdom and Qingyuan Kingdom stopped fighting is because the annual exchange meeting is about to begin. This is the moment that determines the life and death of our Baiyun Kingdom."
Dean Wu then changed the topic back. The reason why he said so much was just to set the stage.
"Exchange?"
Chen Xiao was still confused. He had never heard of any exchange meeting.
"Yes, there is an exchange between Baiyun Kingdom and Qingyuan Kingdom every year, mainly with young disciples. In the past few years, our Baiyun Kingdom has been repeatedly humiliated by Qingyuan Kingdom and has lost several cities."
When mentioning this matter, Dean Wu looked heartbroken.
Chen Xiao did not interrupt and signaled Dean Wu to continue.
After Dean Wu explained it carefully, Chen Xiao basically understood it.
In recent years, the two countries have fought frequently. In order to reduce casualties, the two countries finally decided to hold an exchange meeting every year.
It's not just a simple exchange meeting, but a city battle.
Each side takes out a city, and the final champion wins the jurisdiction of the city.
In just a few years, Baiyun Kingdom lost four cities and won back one.
This time Qingyuan Kingdom proposed that the bet must be Xishui City at the border. Once it is lost, the Qingyuan Kingdom's army will march straight in.
Xishui City is the last line of defense for the Baiyun Kingdom, and its significance to the Baiyun Kingdom can be imagined.
The general of the army guarding Xishui City was none other than Su Ruirui.
This is a battle that will overwhelm the country. If you lose, the entire Baiyun Kingdom will be ruined.
The rules are very simple. Young geniuses from both countries must participate. They must be no more than thirty years old and there is no limit to their cultivation level.
According to the records of previous years, the lowest level of cultivation is basically the seventh or eighth level of Juyuan.
"I am only in the Dan Judong realm, and I will be at the bottom even if I go there. Dean Wu should hire someone else."
Chen Xiao doesn't like to bet on the fate of the country, especially betting on the fate of the country.
If he wins, he is a hero; if he loses, he becomes the target of countless people's reviling.
Moreover, there are so many masters in Baiyun Martial Academy that even if it were a round, it would not be his turn.
"You are the person appointed by the Protector. No one can refuse to go, but you can't."
Dean Wu knew what Chen Xiao was thinking and suddenly said something.
"Ordained by the Protector?"
This time it was Chen Xiao's turn to be stunned. He had no connection with the Protector of the Nation, he just had a relationship with him.
"We submitted the list of students who represented Baiyun Nation to participate in the war to the National Protector three days ago. Who would have thought that just yesterday, the National Protector sent a verbal message that you would also go there."
Dean Wu quickly explained, and this was the beginning of the scene.
"What if I say no?"
Chen Xiao said tentatively that it would be better not to do such a thankless thing.
"The National Protector asked me to tell you something, and you will agree."
Dean Wu understood Chen Xiao and would only take the initiative to participate unless there was something wrong with his head.
Every year at the exchange meeting, people die, and this year is certainly no exception.
"explain!"
Chen Xiao's eyebrows were furrowed and his brain was running rapidly.
"You are the hope of Baiyun Country's future!"
Dean Wu didn't know what this sentence meant, but Chen Xiao knew.
That day, the palace master rescued him. Chen Xiao also asked the palace master why he wanted to save him. The palace master left these words, you are the hope of the future of Baiyun Kingdom.
It seems like a simple sentence, but it is very profound.
To be honest, Chen Xiao certainly didn't want to see Baiyun Kingdom destroyed. After all, this was the place where he was raised.
If there is no emotion, it is fake. Chen Xiao is also flesh and blood.
He has feelings for every inch of land here.
When the country is in trouble, everyone is responsible.
At least Chen Xiao is still a member of Baiyun Kingdom.
Regardless of whether his parents are from the Baiyun Kingdom or not, he grew up eating the food of the Baiyun Kingdom.
Now that Baiyun Country is in trouble, as a citizen of Baiyun Country, it is natural that we have no choice but to shoulder the responsibility.
"When will we leave?"
Chen Xiao pondered for a moment and agreed to Dean Wu.
It's easy to refuse, but Chen Xiao will have to bear the crime of running away for the rest of his life.
"Tomorrow, everyone will gather at the National Protector's Hall."
Upon hearing Chen Xiao's promise, Dean Wu's heart dropped.
Saying goodbye to Dean Wu, Chen Xiao returned to his courtyard.
Chen Xiao never took his hopes for the future seriously. He never acted against his true intentions and didn't want to leave any regrets for himself.
To be honest, Chen Xiao does not want Baiyun Kingdom to be destroyed.
This is also where his roots lie.
After a night's rest, as soon as the sky dawned, Teacher Qin came to the door again.
Taking Chen Xiao with him, he walked towards the martial arts field.
There were thirty people in total going to the border this time.
The others have already arrived and are waiting for Chen Xiao.
They are all high-level Juyuan realm, and they are all young. Without exception, these people are the best in the Baiyun Kingdom. They are the hope of the future of the Baiyun Kingdom.
There are even some people who have great hopes of reaching the Spiritual Martial Realm.
"I heard that someone from the Dan Judong Realm will also go with us?"
Twenty-nine Juyuanjing people gathered together and discussed in low voices.
The news of Chen Xiao's departure has been leaked.
"I just found out not long ago. It stands to reason that we have already gone to the National Protector's Hall. I heard that we are waiting for this boy."
The voice of a man at the ninth level of Juyuan was so loud that it could almost be heard throughout the entire martial arts arena.
This time there will be several mentors accompanying them, who will be responsible for their food, clothing and daily life.
When they have reached their level of cultivation, ordinary instructors are no longer able to give guidance.
It is up to them to realize that how high their future achievements will be depends entirely on their creation.
Before Chen Xiao got close, he heard them talking about him.
"Chen Xiao, don't worry about them, just be yourself and don't let other people's emotions affect you."
Instructor Qin is still very optimistic about Chen Xiao. He has watched Chen Xiao grow up step by step with his own eyes.
"I know."
Chen Xiao accepted the kind reminder humbly.
"Is this the boy?"
Chen Xiao appeared in everyone's sight, and everyone's eyes fell on Chen Xiao's face.
"Not bad. The seventeen-year-old Judan Ninth Level is quite a monster."
From a realm point of view, Chen Xiao is not high, but he is young and has extremely high explosive power in the later stage.
These people are basically in their twenties or seventies, and their talents have reached the end, and it is difficult to go further.
According to the current breakthrough speed, Chen Xiao will be able to break through to the peak of Juyuan in a year or two at most.
"It's good but what's the use? If you participate in an exchange meeting with this level of cultivation, you will probably be killed in the first meeting."
Many people still shook their heads, thinking that Chen Xiao went there just to make up the numbers.
It has no effect at all.
"Everyone, please be quiet. Now, I would like to ask Dean Wu to speak."
Instructor Qin said something to signal everyone to calm down.
The surrounding chatter disappeared, and everyone looked towards Dean Wu.
