Chapter 2421: Years After Years

Chapter Thirty: Year Year Year Year

"Who are you?"

"I am 'Year'."

"Year? What Year?"

"Just Year."

"You can talk?"

"Yes."

"Are you a person?"

"Yes."

"Where are you from?"

"From 'Year'."

"Who is 'Year'?"

"I am 'Year'."

"You are 'Year', and you are also from 'Year'? What do you mean?"

"I am Year, and I am also the Year itself."

"I don't understand."

"Then don't understand."

"Year, you have a very strange aura. It's similar to the aura on the Heavenly Imperial Seals."

"They are all related to the Heavenly Courts."

"Heavenly Courts? The legendary Heavenly Courts that existed in ancient times?"

"Yes."

"You are from the Heavenly Courts?"

"I was born in the Heavenly Courts."

"Is the Heavenly Courts still in existence?"

"It exists in my heart."

"I don't understand."

"Then don't understand."

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

"No need."

"Then why are you here?"

"To talk to you."

"Talk to me? About what?"

"About 'Year'."

"About 'Year'? What do you want to talk about?"

"About the meaning of 'Year'."

"The meaning of 'Year'? What is the meaning of 'Year'?"

"Birth, growth, decay, death, and endless cycles."

"Birth, growth, decay, death, and endless cycles... Is this the meaning of 'Year'?"

"Yes."

"You are 'Year', so you are also Birth, growth, decay, death, and endless cycles?"

"Yes."

"You are Birth, growth, decay, death, and endless cycles... This is too profound, I still don't understand."

"It's fine, you don't need to understand."

"Then why are you telling me this?"

"Because I am 'Year'."

"Because you are 'Year'... Year, you are so strange."

"Is that so?"

"Yes."

"Perhaps."

"Year, are you a god?"

"I was."

"You were? So you're not anymore?"

"No."

"Why?"

"Because 'Year' is not a god."

"Because 'Year' is not a god... Year, you are truly too strange. I still don't understand you."

"It's fine, you don't need to understand."

"Year, will we meet again?"

"Perhaps."

"Perhaps? What do you mean by perhaps?"

"Perhaps we will, perhaps we won't."

"Perhaps we will, perhaps we won't... Year, you are really strange."

"Is that so?"

"Yes."

"Perhaps."

"Year, you are going to leave?"

"Yes."

"Where are you going?"

"To 'Year'."

"To 'Year'? Aren't you 'Year'?"

"Yes, I am 'Year', and I am going to 'Year'."

"I don't understand."

"Then don't understand."

"Year, when will you come back?"

"When 'Year' arrives."

"When 'Year' arrives... Year, you are really strange."

"Is that so?"

"Yes."

"Perhaps."

"Year, goodbye."

"Goodbye."

Then, that strange "Year" disappeared.

Just like how it appeared, it disappeared without a trace, as if it had never appeared before.

However, the traces it left were indeed very real. At least, the aura it left behind, that unique aura, was definitely not fake.

Meng Qi pondered for a long time, but he still couldn't understand the meaning of that "Year". However, he felt that that "Year" was very profound, very mysterious, and very powerful. Perhaps, it was even more powerful than the Heavenly Imperial Seals.

Because, the Heavenly Imperial Seals were just objects, while that "Year" was a conscious being, and it also had that kind of profound, mysterious, and powerful aura.

However, no matter how profound, mysterious, and powerful "Year" was, it had nothing to do with Meng Qi for now. What he needed to do now was to quickly improve his strength, and then find a way to find the remaining Heavenly Imperial Seals.

He believed that as long as he gathered all nine Heavenly Imperial Seals, he would definitely be able to unravel the mystery of the Heavenly Courts, and perhaps even be able to find the legendary Heavenly Courts and become a true immortal.

However, before that, he still needed to complete a very important task, which was to go to the Divine Capital and participate in the martial arts examination.

Only by passing the martial arts examination and entering the Imperial Guard could he have the opportunity to get close to the Imperial Palace and investigate the whereabouts of the remaining Heavenly Imperial Seals.

Therefore, he couldn't waste any more time here. He had to hurry to the Divine Capital and prepare for the martial arts examination.

Thinking of this, Meng Qi stopped thinking about the strange "Year" and the mysterious Heavenly Courts. He got up and continued on his journey towards the Divine Capital.

Along the way, he encountered many people, some kind, some evil, some strong, some weak, some rich, some poor, some happy, some sad. He saw all sorts of things, and he also experienced all sorts of things.

Every encounter and every experience made him grow and become stronger. He was like a piece of wood, slowly being carved by time and experience, gradually becoming a useful person.

Finally, after several months of journeying, Meng Qi finally arrived at the Divine Capital.

The Divine Capital was indeed the Divine Capital. It was magnificent and vast, with towering walls and majestic palaces. The streets were wide and clean, and the people were bustling, full of vitality.

Meng Qi was deeply impressed by the grandeur of the Divine Capital. He had never seen such a magnificent city before. He felt like a frog at the bottom of a well, finally seeing the vastness of the sky.

However, he didn't have time to admire the scenery. His primary goal was to participate in the martial arts examination.

He found an inn to stay in and then went to the martial arts examination office to register.

The registration process was very simple. He just needed to show his identification and pay a registration fee.

After registering, Meng Qi returned to the inn and began to prepare for the martial arts examination.

The martial arts examination was divided into two parts: the written test and the martial test.

The written test mainly tested the examinees' knowledge of history, geography, literature, and so on. The martial test mainly tested the examinees' martial arts skills.

Meng Qi was not worried about the martial test. His martial arts skills were very strong. What he was worried about was the written test.

He had been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and he had not read many books. He was afraid that he would not be able to pass the written test.

However, there was nothing he could do. He had to participate in the examination, no matter what.

So, he bought some books and began to study diligently.

He studied day and night, forgetting to eat and sleep. He was like a sponge, absorbing knowledge with all his might.

Time flew by quickly. In the blink of an eye, the day of the martial arts examination arrived.

Meng Qi went to the examination hall early. There were already many people there, all examinees who had come to participate in the martial arts examination.

He found his seat and sat down, feeling a little nervous.

The examination began. Meng Qi took a deep breath and began to answer the questions.

He answered the questions carefully, trying to recall everything he had read.

After the written test, it was the martial test.

The martial test was held in the martial arts arena. There were many martial arts masters who were in charge of the examination.

The martial test was divided into several rounds. The examinees had to fight against each other and the martial arts masters.

Meng Qi performed very well in the martial test. He defeated all his opponents and the martial arts masters.

He was very confident that he would be able to pass the martial arts examination.

After the examination, Meng Qi returned to the inn and waited for the results.

He waited anxiously for several days. Finally, the results were announced.

Meng Qi passed the martial arts examination with flying colors. He was ranked first in the examination.

He was very happy and excited. He knew that his efforts had paid off.

Now, he could finally enter the Imperial Guard and begin his search for the remaining Heavenly Imperial Seals.