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After arriving in the Fran Continent for only two months, despite the knowledge provided by the Library System, Bu's understanding remained superficial and basic.
The Crook Duchy was merely a principality with limited civilization, and compared to the rich cultural heritage of the entire Fran Continent, it felt quite lacking. Thus, even though Bu had stored many books in the Library System, he still had not delved into deeper knowledge. For instance, regarding the Lava King, such a figure would be akin to a legendary being for a principality, and detailed records about it were unlikely to exist.
Sean Sterling smiled and glanced at Bu, explaining, "The Lava Troll is a formidable beast at High-Level 6, while the Lava King's strength is at High-Level 7. The Radiant Gold is a peculiar crystal that emerges when a Lava Troll breaks through to become a Monarch. It is an invaluable treasure for those who practice fire-related Secret Techniques. However, once the Radiant Gold leaves the vicinity of its accompanying Lava King, it will melt at an astonishing speed, turning to ash in about half an hour."
"Wow." Bu could no longer contain himself and exclaimed a curse.
A High-Level 7 Lava King was such a beast that even Lange, that Old Guy, would be extremely wary of it. The numerous students participating in the Holy Light Trial could easily deduce that none of them possessed the strength to reach High-Level. A single level was like a mountain; if the High-Level 7 Lava King went berserk, it could obliterate all participants in mere moments.
This was beyond what could be described with just one exclamation; Bu felt an urge to bang his head against the wall.
To obtain that so-called Radiant Gold and claim kingship was more difficult than climbing to the heavens. Now he understood why even someone as talented as Bin had only been a candidate in the last Path of Holy Light; it wasn't that he didn't want to be king but rather that he simply lacked the strength. It's likely that when Bin heard about such terrifying difficulty back then, he also felt like cursing.
"This difficulty is simply outrageous! A High-Level 7 Lava King? Not just us students; even if Senior Sean were to take on this challenge, it would be hard to snatch the Radiant Gold from it."
Bu was extremely confused. Wasn't the headmaster of Holy Light Academy out of his mind for setting such a trial difficulty? This wasn't a trial at all; it was clearly encouraging new students to seek death. However, no fool would genuinely provoke the Lava King's might.
Sean Sterling nodded with a smile and sighed softly, "When I first heard about this trial's most terrifying aspect, I shared your disbelief. But this has been a rule passed down through Holy Light Academy for centuries. The Lava King is born from Magma; as long as Magma exists, life is eternal. Therefore, this first and most challenging hurdle has never changed."
This despairing difficulty had only been overcome by one person over a hundred years ago—he was the pride of that generation of Holy Light Academy and was nurtured by the headmaster as a Child of Light. Unfortunately, he mysteriously disappeared during an expedition to Desolate Demon Forest and has not been heard from since; perhaps he is already dead.
"Who was he?" Bu and Reynold widened their eyes in astonishment.
What kind of talent could rise to kingship within such a talent concentration camp as Holy Light Academy? What kind of new student could snatch Radiant Gold from the hands of a Lava King and even attract the headmaster's attention as a Child of Light?
"His name is Wang Chao Brent. I mentioned him before—he reached High-Level at twenty years old and is one of your kin," Sean Sterling said thoughtfully as they gradually approached the gates of Holy Light Academy.
"A kin like me, Wang Chao? So it's him—the godlike talent." Bu realized this as he recalled when he sought refuge in Sean Sterling's room and heard about that extraordinary talent mentioned before.
"The strength of the Lava King is indeed terrifying, but the requirement to claim the throne is not to confront it with sheer power. Instead, it involves maneuvering to seize the Radiant Gold, which tests a person's courage, strength, and wisdom. You two are currently too weak. For next month's Path of Holy Light trial, I suggest you form a team for self-preservation first, and then focus on competition."
"Understood." Reynold clearly understood Sean Sterling's meaning, which was that he did not have high hopes for their performance in the Path of Holy Light. After all, the talents from various countries were generally strong, especially some prodigies from intermediate dynasties, like that unknown individual who had already reached Intermediate Level 4.
"Perhaps with his strength, there is some hope of competing for the title of Seven Generals, if necessary." Unconsciously, Reynold glanced at Bu and silently made a certain decision.
"Regardless, since we've chosen to participate in the trial, we must give it our all." Bu's eyes shone brightly. Although he knew that Sean Sterling's words came from concern for them, he had his own sense of how to proceed.
Sean Sterling shook his head with a wry smile. He sometimes found Bu's fearless nature quite troublesome. Just as he was about to say something more, a dozen beams of rainbow light suddenly surged towards them, transforming into figures clad in black robes.
"Greetings, Senior Sean Sterling." The group of black-robed individuals quickly bowed respectfully upon recognizing Sean Sterling at the front.
"Mm." Sean Sterling's gaze swept over the dozen individuals with indifference before pointing to Bu and Reynold behind him and casually explaining, "They are the new students selected from Crook Duchy."
"Oh, so these are the two new seniors." The group realized and glanced over Bu and Reynold. A few among them had sharp gazes; however, under their scrutiny, both Bu and Reynold maintained calm expressions. This caused the group to feel a slight chill and retract their initial scrutiny.
"Senior Sean Sterling, please take these two future seniors to process their Identity Tokens. The accommodations for new students have already been arranged. At that time, Senior Sean Sterling can lead them to choose their respective residences," said a pale-faced black-robed student respectfully.
"I understand. You may go now." Sean Sterling nodded and waved his hand to dismiss them. He then turned to glance at Bu and Reynold and said lightly, "These individuals belong to Outer Gate Students. Once you have processed your Identity Tokens, you will be considered Iron Star Cadets and part of the Ninth Generation Iron Xuan. In terms of status, you will far surpass these Outer Gate Students; thus, even though you are newly enrolled, they must address you as seniors."
"Ninth Generation Iron Xuan?" Bu's eyes flickered but did not pursue further questions as he silently followed Sean Sterling toward the academy's main entrance.
The main entrance of Holy Light Academy was not as extravagant as one might imagine; there were no intricate carvings or gold embellishments. Yet within this simplicity lay an indescribable grandeur. The doorway was constructed from ordinary stone materials—simple and unremarkable—but through the traces left by time on these stones, it resembled tree rings or human fingerprints, marking the sediment left by the passage of time. It stripped away superficiality and left behind a profound depth akin to an ocean, seemingly witnessing the vicissitudes of history.
A massive gate formed entirely from light stood like a passageway to another world, quietly embedded within the ancient stone frame. It resembled a painting; four brilliantly glowing characters floated above the vast gate like drifting reeds in the air, evoking a sensation akin to being scorched by four suns upon seeing them.
"Holy Light Academy." Pulling his gaze away from those almost blinding characters, Bu took a breath as he watched Sean Sterling retrieve his Identity Token from his waist and gently press it against the massive gate formed entirely of light.
Buzz
The light rippled like water waves where Sean Sterling's Identity Token touched it, slowly tearing open an oval passageway. Sean Sterling waved his hand to signal Bu and Reynold to follow him before stepping forward into the passageway.
Boom!
As they entered the passage, the world transformed dramatically. This was not merely a change in scenery; it was a complete reversal of the earth's essence. Bu felt a thick, almost viscous wave of Earth Power rushing toward him, and the vibrant energy elements made every cell in his body scream with comfort, as if a wild wind swept through, causing him to lean slightly.
"What terrifying Earth Power!"
Bu gasped, sensing the overwhelming free energy within this land, his expression shifting.
The Earth Power inside Holy Light Academy was clearly bound by some powerful individuals who had set up a grand formation to forcibly gather this abundant Earth Power within the academy for the students' cultivation. Judging by the sheer magnitude of this Earth Power, it was several times denser than that found outside, and compared to the barren and remote Crook Duchy, it was likely hundreds of times stronger.
"This is simply a paradise for cultivation. If I were to cultivate in such an environment, with Crimson Lotus Rebirth Energy and Cloud Dispersal to enhance my cultivation speed, I could probably break through to Intermediate Level 4 in just a few months."
Bu Xin trembled with excitement. In just this short time, the twenty-five acupoints he had opened within him resonated with Thunderous energy, and even the dim Energy Seed showed signs of brightness.
"Such a grand setup," came Reynold's voice beside him. Having just broken through to Intermediate Level himself a few days ago, his joy at the extremely dense Earth Power was even more evident than Bu's.
"First, let's get your Identity Tokens sorted out," Sean Sterling urged with a smile as he looked at their excited expressions, reminiscent of his own youthful naivety years ago. He led the way forward.
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