Absolute Resonance

ir= ”ltr ”>”If Senior Jiang is able to attain the seat of a Seven Astral Pillar, she might even become more famous than the First Princess!” Bai Mengmeng couldn't help but to comment.

Xin Fu also nodded his head in agreement.
Ever since Jiang Qing'e had attained the title of the strongest Three Star Hall student, her already lofty reputation had grown to be on par with the First Princess.
With the record, she'd officially be the most outstanding individual in the entire college!

“Leader, do you know who Senior Jiang is planning to challenge?” Bai Mengmeng asked curiously.

At this point, even mentor Chi Chan gave a meaningful look at Li Luo, indicating that even she was interested in this topic.

Li Luo helplessly shook his head.
“Nope.
She didn't want to tell me.”

“If she had to choose an opponent with the highest chances of succeeding, it would likely be either Seven Astral Pillars or Ye Chengying.
Amongst the Seven Astral Pillars, other than Gong Shenjun and Gong Luanyu, these are the only two Four Star Hall students.
The other three belong to a previous batch of students.
Although these three may be a little weaker than the two from the royal court, they should not be underestimated either.” Mentor Chi Chan explained. 

Bai Mengmeng and Xin Fu nodded as they agreed with this assessment.

Li Luo did not say anything in response.
Although in terms of chances of success, Si Tianming and Ye Chengying were the best choices, he knew Qing'e very well.
She would never choose to do something just because it was easier. 

“Mentor, what are the approximate placements within the Seven Astral Pillars?” Li Luo asked.

“Amongst them, Gong Shenjun is undoubtedly the strongest followed by Gong Luanyu.
In third place should be Zhong Taiqiu, fourth Wang Chao and fifth Qiao Yu.” Mentor Chi Chan spoke after thinking it through.

Li Luo nodded his head meaningfully.

They continued to chatter on their way over until the square filled with bustling life was finally before them.
With a wave of mentor Chi Chan's sleeves, the group was swept off the ground onto a high platform above the square.

At this time, all of the One Star Hall Violet Vibrance mentors had been gathered.
Li Luo even saw Qin Zhulu, Lu Qing'er, Yu Lang and the rest of the mentees!

Lu Qing'er immediately noticed Li Luo and beckoned in a friendly manner.

Li Luo returned the gesture with a genuine smile before turning to focus onto the square.
Seven stone pillars were erected upon the square, each one engraved with carvings of the heavens and the stars.
Mystifying light circulated throughout the engravings, bequeathing an extraordinary appearance to these simple pillars. 

Atop each pillar sat a cross-legged silhouette.

These were the current batch of Seven Astral Pillars.

The seven were quietly sitting by with calm expressions, robes rippling with the wind, emitting a suppressive presence demonstrating their uncanny might.

In the square were countless students staring at them with utmost reverence and respect.
These were the seven most outstanding students of the sage college.
This was a title not obtained through background but wrenched away with their own might.

Atop the high platform, Vice principal Su Xin had finally made her appearance, raising her slender arm lightly to indicate the start of the event. 

A beam of light crashed down from the sky, landing in the middle of the square, becoming the center of attention. 

She strode out gallantly, her beautiful figure and matchless features inciting overwhelming cheers from the crowd.

“Today, Three Star Hall's Jiang Qing'e will challenge the Seven Astral Pillars.” Vice principal Su Xin announced with her heart-warming voice, resounding within every individuals' ears.
Yet this only seemed to excite the crowd further with cheers getting increasingly louder.

“Everyone should know the rules of the battle.
I will not comment further.” Vice principal Su Xin turned to face the enchanting beauty, a look of undisguised satisfaction and appreciation within her eyes.
“Jiang Qing'e.
Declare your opponent.”

The square immediately turned silent as the countless gazes focused upon Jiang Qing'e's next words.

This was the moment of truth.

She was a Three Star Hall student and in the Fiend Finisher tier, compared to all of the Seven Astral Pillars who had stepped into Heavenly Pearl stage.
The gap between them was significant, even with a ninth-grade light resonance.
Thus it was unlikely she could defeat an opponent beyond her stage.
These opponents weren't just ordinary individuals either, every single one was an elite with immense potential.

Thus most of the crowd speculated that if she were to try to unseat one, it would be the weakest member such as Si Tianming.

Yet her piercing golden eyes swept across each of the Seven Astral Pillars, finally pausing on one.
The next moment, a cold voice resounded calmly throughout the square.
“My opponent will be…
Zhong Taiqiu.”

This declaration of war caused the entire square to burst out in a frenzy.