On a sunny and comfortable morning, the auditorium of the 'Golden Fla Flower' Academy was filled with thousands of new students. Today, everyone donned the freshly issued school uniforms, engaging in greetings and gathering in small groups, chatting away.
Half an hour remained before the start of the opening ceremony, and only a handful of teachers were present to maintain order and assist students with any living queries they might have.
Occasionally, late-arriving students would rush into the hall, breathe a sigh of relief upon seeing that the event had not begun, and then relax.
"Phew, I made it in ti, thank goodness I rembered that today is the opening ceremony. Otherwise, I would have slept through it again," a student said to a companion.
"You must have been playing too hard lately, almost forgetting the ti," the companion quipped.
"The Central Star Domain has too many fun and novel things; I just can't get enough of them, especially after coming across several masters at card battles. Last night I sparred until midnight, ending reluctantly."
Subsequently, they continued to discuss their new discoveries since arriving in the Central Star Domain, such as never-before-seen products from other Star Domains, newly developed cultivation systems, and modes by the top factions, along with the unimaginable props and services provided by ga-corporations, dazzling many new students.
"Did you hear? We have a Songstress in our cohort."
"Really, what a coincidence?" With the current Federation Songstress count not exceeding a hundred, it was indeed fortunate to have one in the sa cohort attending the school.
"It's not just a coincidence, it's one in ten thousand, a rarity in centuries."
"Why do you say that?" Others were hooked by the curiosity.
"Because there's probably more than one Songstress among the new students."
"Wow, that's indeed rare." It's quite uncommon to see multiple Songstresses enrolling together, considering the Federation might see only one erge over a decade or more.
As the new students were exchanging information and discussing how many Songstresses were currently attending the school, ti slowly passed.
"Dong——" A prolonged bell echoed through the auditorium, and with that sound, the noisy chatter within the hall quickly hushed.
Almost without the need for teachers' directions, the new students voluntarily lined up in neat rows, forming a matrix with uniform spacing, exceptionally orderly.
There weren't any foolish students here. If not one in ten thousand talents, they were certainly one in a hundred million elites.
After the ceremony started, the initial segnt, as usual, was a welcoming speech by the teachers, followed by an introduction to the school's history and background, recounting the greatness of Princess Isenisha of 'Golden Fla Flower'; then, a massive half-portrait of Isenisha slowly descended on the central wall. This great figure, who ended the Fifth Epoch and brought light to the Sixth Era, was still revered by countless people a thousand years later.
Golden, flowing hair and a black-and-gold marbled hall; the Songstress, clad in a white classical dress with golden threads, sat on a white throne, her gaze gentle.
Facing this massive painting, the presiding teacher led everyone in pressing a hand to their chests, bowing, and then standing upright.
"Now, I swear upon the scarlet flow within my life," he guided all the new students to recite the oath.
"Now, I swear upon the scarlet flow within my life," the students echoed, bowing their heads and taking the oath, with hands pressed on their chests.
"As a survivor of the Fifth Epoch, a successor to the Third Renaissance of Human Civilization, a successor to the Eternal Covenant of Loranshia—"
"As a survivor of the Fifth Epoch, a successor to the Third Renaissance of Human Civilization, a successor to the Eternal Covenant of Loranshia—"
"I am willing to follow the legacy of Princess Isenisha."
"I am willing to follow the legacy of Princess Isenisha."
"Forever hold the continuity of human civilization as the utmost priority, always uphold human interests above all, forever maintain the integrity and unity of the Federation, never betray the oath, until the end of the world, the edge of ti."
"Forever hold the continuity of human civilization as the utmost priority, always uphold human interests above all, forever maintain the integrity and unity of the Federation, never betray the oath, until the end of the world, the edge of ti."
The voice of the oath echoed through the hall, and with each line spoken by the crowd, special ripples washed over every person on the scene, echoing like a bell striking rocks, resonating and crashing into the depths of consciousness and soul. Should there be even a mont of waiver or doubt, such ripples of the soul would strike the mind like a hamr, causing one to faint.
In today's Transcendent Era, especially within the premier university of the federation, oaths are no child's play but truly possess special effects. If one were to violate an oath, it would bring about imnse ntal torture and breakdown, either as a psychological pillar set by oneself during the swearing-in stage or due to the complete world view and value system shaped by over a decade of federal education.
After the oath was taken, a soothing lody started to play, and the portrait of Isenisha gradually faded away, relaxing the atmosphere gradually.
"Welco, new students. Now, I will explain to you the matters that require attention in school life, as well as so recomndations," said a girl with black hair in twin ponytails as she stepped onto the stage, who, judging by her attire, appeared to be the top student in her third year.
"All of you have co here through layers of competition and selection as geniuses, or as rare specialized elites of the federation. Praises and encouragents surely must have bored you by now, so instead, I will introduce to you the school's learning and life arrangents, as well as matters concerning points and advancent."
"Firstly, the school will provide students with free and standard living allowances every month. These allowances include complintary access and usage rights to the school cafeteria, shops, and various facilities. The specifics are as follows..." She then ticulously detailed how many T5 and T4 al vouchers each person would receive every month and the quantity of various daily supplies provided.
"Then cos the points. The school will set various assessnt requirents, tasks, course targets, etc. Upon completing these, you can earn points, which can be used to unlock middle and high rank courses, exchange for Transcendent Spiritual dicines and resources, and so on. These will beco the main focus of your school life and studies."
"If you et the required number of studied courses and also satisfy the respective category standards, you can apply for advancent examinations. Successfully passing the examination allows you to enter the next level."
"All of you are now first-year students, which does not an you automatically move up to the second year next year. You need to pass the advancent examination to enter the second year."
"A hard requirent of the school is that you must reach the third year within five years and beco a qualified Bachelor. At that point, you can leave school to find your own path forward, continue to practice and train, and you can always return to school to further your studies."
"If you advance to the fifth year within ten years after graduation, the school will issue your diploma, and only then will your studies be truly completed."
"But this is not the end. If you obtain various achievents in the future and make outstanding contributions to human civilization or the federation, you will be awarded the 'Golden Fla Rose dal' by the school and recorded on the stone tablets within the school to be rembered by future generations."
Having explained these points, the red-eyed, black-haired third-year top student stepped down from the stage, followed by the new student representative's turn to co up.
If it had been any other ti, no one would look forward to it, as the speech by the representative of new students was mostly a formality and not very long. But this ti, knowing that a Songstress was among the sa cohort, it was easy to guess that she would inevitably represent the new students on stage.
A bit of excitent arose in many people as they thought similarly, and then their gazes converged on the sides of the stage.
Indeed, as soone began to move, from within the orderly row of students, a blue-haired girl stood out and slowly made her way to the stage in front while everyone tried to get a clear view of her, another wave of surprised exclamations rose from the back.
Black-haired Tilan led Blanchi through the crowd to the front. The sight of the two young Songstresses together imdiately elicited exclamations from many, and soon, people recognized their identities and nas.
"The black-haired one is Hexia Tilan, the mysterious one who debuted with a special temperant like a dark orchid."
"The one behind her should be the newly debuted Songstress 'Jin Yangcao' Blanchi a couple of months ago."
"Who is that blue-haired girl on the stage?"
"That should be 'Feng Erguo' Shui Yanqing. She is also a rather special Songstress, and there are many stories about her."
Just as Tilan was comforting Blanchi and preparing to step onto the stage, another pair of feet stepped in front of them.
A stunning and voluminous silver-haired Songstress wearing a delicate crown and dressed in an exquisite, luxurious gown, carrying a small wand in her hand, climbed onto the stage in front of Tilan, standing next to Shui Yanqing.
As astonishnt and excitent filled the hall, Tilan climbed onto the stage with a hint of curiosity along with Blanchi, and eventually, the four of them stood still, greeted all the new students, and then stood at attention.
This cohort did not only feature songstresses but boasted four at the sa ti.
'Feng Erguo' Shui Yanqing, Songstress of The Otherkind who awoke from a thousand years of slumber.
'Jin Yangcao' Blanchi, the sole Songstress born in the barren region.
'Ying Tianxue' Ores, the renowned Songstress with the Crown of Glorious Silver Snow.
'Black Dark Flower' Tilan, the Orchid Songstress blooming silently in the pitch-black night.
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