Jiang Yi descended in a fiery glow, retracting the flames and landing halfway up the mountain as per the rules.
He landed steadily on a wide plaza. A magnificent hall, built against the mountain's contours, abruptly came into view.
It had double eaves and nine ridges, with beast heads biting the ends. A gilded plaque hung beneath, inscribed with the three words "Supreme Merit Institute." The calligraphy was powerful and imposing.
'It's certainly more impressive than the Qi Gong Institute.'
Jiang Yi glanced around briefly. He saw that the hall's doors were vermilion, studded with bronze nails. Two ferocious beast statues, cast from heavy iron and standing about ten feet tall, squatted on either side of the entrance.
Their claws rested on embroidered balls, and their eyes held a Spiritual Light, as if they possessed a spirit, staring intently at any who approached.
"Disciple Jiang Yi, here to receive my assignment for the Merit Supervision Institute."
