Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
The Supreme Academy was located on a vast, exposed land amidst the starry sky.
Countless starlights were drawn to this continent by some unknown means, bathing the entire land in a sea of stars, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
"In the words of the immortals, this is a Cave of Abundance. The entire continent forms its own space, hidden within the folds of reality, making it difficult for ordinary people to find the Supreme Academy. Even if they know its location, they must possess the ability to traverse through spatial storms," Jiang Yuqi concluded, stepping forward to impart this first lesson to the group.
From a distance, one could sense that every mountain and river, every blade of grass and tree on this continent seemed to possess its own dignity and emotions, exuding an aura of spirituality. The entire land blended seamlessly with the surrounding world, giving no hint that it existed as a separate space.
Each Cave of Abundance was a treasure for Human Cultivators. Since ancient times, many such caves had vanished into the fabric of time and space. Some were man-made, while others had completed their life cycle through the passage of time.
Zuo Dao compared it to what he knew from his past life about the "Ten Great Caves, Thirty-Six Caves, and Seventy-Two Blessed Lands," realizing that all those were utterly inferior when faced with the Supreme Academy. Even if they truly existed on Earth, he couldn't fathom how they could compare to the richness of Spirit Energy and environment here.
The closer they got, the denser the Spirit Energy became; even this outer region surpassed what they considered forbidden cultivation grounds in the Great Star Domain.
"Rather than a Cave of Abundance, it feels more like a massive war machine," Zuo Dao remarked suddenly as he gazed at the continent before him.
With Jiang Yuqi's cultivation level and Zuo Dao's unguarded comment, he immediately caught on to what was said.
"Child, is there anything you don't know?" Jiang Yuqi felt somewhat disheartened; only someone as seasoned as him could grasp the meaning behind Zuo Dao's words and their implications.
His teacher, one of the Deputy Headmasters at Supreme Academy, had once told him that although it appeared to be a Cave of Abundance, its essence was that of a devastating weapon. The entire Supreme Academy was laid out with Great Formations designed solely for battle; only cultivators with exceptional achievements in Formation could uncover this truth.
Jiang Yuqi shook his head self-deprecatingly; he decided not to dwell on such thoughts any longer—thinking too much could be dangerous.
A group of over fifty people followed Jiang Yuqi and Snow Red Swallow until they finally arrived at the gates of Supreme Academy.
Before them stood an imposing gate approximately one hundred feet wide and towering high. The materials used were none other than legendary immortal materials—Hua Biao Jade. The pillars were intricately carved with countless rare birds and beasts, each appearing so lifelike that they seemed ready to leap off their bases. The entire gate emanated an air of solemnity and grandeur.
This was one of the functions of Hua Biao Stone, also known as Heartstone. Those with ill intentions passing through this gate would feel an invisible pressure that would force them to reveal their true selves.
The crowd filed in one after another. After passing through the grand gate, these newcomers suddenly found that their minds had experienced significant growth.
"It seems you all have benefited," Jiang Yuqi thought without needing to look. Anyone who could pass through this gate would gain something, except for those with ulterior motives. It appeared that the new recruits had decent character.
He automatically ignored Zuo Dao, having decided to adopt a policy of willful ignorance towards him. The reason was simple: he didn't want to be discouraged.
After passing through the Mansion Gate, a breathtaking view unfolded before them—a continuous range of mountains stretched out, with spiritual birds flitting between the peaks. Some students even claimed to have seen dragons weaving through the air. What a paradise on earth! Returning to the Spirit Energy, everyone felt as if every pore in their bodies was rejoicing, as pure Spirit Energy flowed into them and transformed into spiritual power. The purity of this spiritual energy was enough to suppress the years of cultivated energy within them.
Jiang Yuqi did not rush them; this was the first benefit for the students. Every new recruit would undergo a cleansing of Spirit Energy from the Supreme Academy, invigorating their muscles and bones and warming their marrow.
Zuo Dao sensitively detected a difference in the air's Spirit Energy. It surprisingly contained a hint of celestial aura, which made him question the strictness of the Supreme Academy. Although he was skeptical about the images he had seen in the Great Dream Mirror, this trace of celestial energy forced him to take it seriously.
What a Cave of Abundance! The Supreme Academy indeed held profound mysteries. However, it was not yet time to investigate; since he had already entered, whether he could leave again depended on what the Supreme Academy would do next.
Everyone was greedily absorbing the pure Spirit Energy in the air. Especially the Three Women, who had formed a sphere of Spirit Energy around themselves, completely immersed in it.
Jiang Yuqi watched enviously and felt fortunate about his decision. He was glad he had agreed to that request; otherwise, he would have missed out on these three talents—though they were slightly inferior to Zuo Dao, they were still formidable beings.
While others absorbed energy, the Three Women directly imprisoned the Spirit Energy and refined it for their use. Their efficiency far surpassed that of others.
Aside from the Three Women, there were about ten others who were similarly adept; although slightly weaker, they excelled in utilizing Spirit Energy compared to their peers.
Jiang Yuqi couldn't help but cheer inwardly; the stronger his recruits were, the greater his rewards would be. It seemed he finally had a chance to acquire something he had coveted for a long time.
Everyone was focused on absorbing Spirit Energy, except for Zuo Dao, who casually looked around. Jiang Yuqi found this strange.
"Zuo Dao, although the Spirit Energy here isn't exceptional, there are still benefits. Why aren't you taking advantage of it?"
"Uh, actually I am cultivating too; just take a look," Zuo Dao replied as he raised one finger. Indeed, Jiang Yuqi nearly spat blood upon seeing that Zuo Dao was absorbing Spirit Energy—but that energy was so thin it was hundreds of times finer than a hair; if one didn't observe closely, they wouldn't notice at all.
"Alright, Zuo Dao, you're quite ruthless," Jiang Yuqi said with some irritation because he knew how crucial this moment was for new recruits. The Spirit Energy from the Supreme Elder at night was dense and there were even higher levels available; however, refining Spirit Energy wasn't something to be taken lightly.
The Spirit Energy at the Mansion Gate was merely the most basic type, intended to help students acclimate to this energy. There had been instances where some students, overly ambitious, attempted to enter the Supreme Academy directly, hoping to absorb energy more quickly. However, the result was often catastrophic—exploding bodies served as a grim reminder that the Spirit Energy within the Supreme Academy was of a different caliber.
Seeing Jiang Yuqi's expression, Zuo Dao felt a warmth in his heart. Despite being somewhat unreliable and a bit afraid of his wife, this big guy had a good nature and was someone worth befriending.
"Hey, Qi Ge, don’t just stand there. Come on, you should join in too," Zuo Dao said, pressing his finger onto Jiang Yuqi's Dantian with an action that would make anyone else choke on their blood.
"You!" Jiang Yuqi had no defenses against Zuo Dao. Even when he saw Zuo Dao making a move, he didn’t try to dodge or stop him. He couldn’t fathom why Zuo Dao would want to harm him.
"The Spirit Energy here is no longer effective for me." As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Yuqi felt an incredibly pure and advanced energy surge into his Dantian. Instantly, his internal spiritual power was swept away like a flood, causing his blood to boil. Countless cells aged and died while an even greater number were reborn. If he didn’t understand what was happening at that moment, he wouldn’t deserve to be called a Cultivator.
Ignoring the other students present, he immediately sat cross-legged to refine the newly influxed energy.
Zuo Dao smirked mischievously; now it was time for Jiang Yuqi to worry about himself instead of others!
With no one to disturb him, he began to carefully examine the formations scattered throughout the Supreme Academy.
Only by fully mastering the positions and focal points of these Great Formations could he feel secure staying in the Supreme Academy. After all, it offered him an excellent place for weapon refining—this would not only benefit himself but also serve him well in the future.
Even if perfection was unattainable, he needed to ensure that he appeared competent in front of others.
Comment 0 Comment Count