The Heavenly Level Academy, located at the deepest part of the Tiandu Academy, is where almost all the most freakishly talented top geniuses of the entire Tiandu Continent congregate.
Of course, the most powerful individuals, such as the Ancient Heroes and Ye Chen, were not among them.
This is a range of mountains, with towering ancient halls situated throughout, abundant with the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth, condensed into Spirit Fog that wafts between the heavens and the earth, far richer than any other place in the Academy.
Even ordinary people can feel how rich and dense the nature’s spiritual energy flowing in the air is.
Inside one of the ancient halls halfway up the mountain, the hall was furnished with a huge lectern, upon which an elderly white-haired elder sat cross-legged, emitting strands of Dao Power. There was also the power of Heavenly Earth around him, iridescent and colorful, which the elder used for his lectures.
Below the platform were square mats made of woven Green Cloud Grass, sitting on which had a profound effect on calming the mind and spirit.
About fifty young people were sitting on the mats, listening attentively as the elder explained his comprehension of the Dao.
These young people were all in their early twenties, the oldest not exceeding twenty-five years of age, but nearly every one of them was incredibly powerful, at least above the Innate Seventh Realm, with even masters at the Innate Peak among them.
However, there were no Martial Gods present.
These were the true elite youths of the Heavenly Level Academy. Each of them had trendous potential to beco a Heavenly God and represented the pinnacle of the young generation of the Tiandu Continent. It was inevitable for them to step into the Martial God Realm, and even if they couldn’t beco actual Heavenly Gods one day, they were still destined to beco Super Martial Gods or higher.
Historically, the Heavenly Level Academy of Tiandu Academy had been known as the cradle of Heavenly Gods, and it was no empty claim, for these individuals all had sufficient potential to be unearthed.
Xia Teng, Vivian, and Princess Hongs Rong, three young powerhouses from Xiafeng Country, were among those sitting and listening under the lectern, having gained three hundred points on the Trial Road, they were specially granted by the Academy the opportunity to join the Heavenly Level Academy, envied by many students.
It must be known that they were not considered strong—only Thirteenth Prince Xia Teng could be considered a master at the Innate Sixth Layer Heaven—but compared to those at least Innate Seventh Layer or above, prodigies of the Heavenly Level Academy, they still fell short by a wide margin, with Princess Hongs Rong and Vivian even more so. Many believed that their ability to enter the Heavenly Level Academy was influenced by Ye Chen.
In fact, they too understood that this was indeed the case; without Ye Chen’s help, it would have been impossible for them to enter the Heavenly Level Academy or gain access to the resources of its prodigies. The explanations were usually given by Martial God Elders, and occasionally a Supre Elder from the Heavenly Divine Realm would appear.
Although Thirteenth Prince and Princess Hongs Rong were mbers of the Royal Family and could occasionally receive guidance from Martial God experts in Xiafeng Country, instruction from a Heavenly God expert was almost impossible. Now, receiving lectures every day was naturally sothing they cherished imnsely, as it was a shortcut on the path to becoming a strong warrior.
However, there was one thing worth ntioning—in the Heavenly Level Academy, they were basically overlooked by everyone except Xia Yang, who had beco a Martial God.
For a simple reason, they were too weak and looked down upon by other students of the Heavenly Level Academy.
"Today’s discussion on the Fire Elent ends here. We will continue tomorrow," declared the lecturing Martial God Elder when the ti ca and took flight, leaving the Heavenly Level Academy students to their own research.
The geniuses fell into contemplation; Xia Teng was a bit better off, but Princess Hongs Rong and Vivian exchanged bitter smiles—a Martial God Elder’s lecture was not sothing they could fully understand, and much of it relied on their personal exploration.
Xia Teng stood up and said to them, "Let’s go to the Holy Land to cultivate together."
They had all opened the Fourth Level Trial Gate, earning three days of cultivation ti in the Holy Land, which was a significant benefit not to be underestimated.
Yet it also caused jealousy among others.
Before the three could completely step out of the hall, several figures blocked their way.
Xia Teng and his companions’ expressions shifted, for the young man in yellow who stood at the forefront had joined the Heavenly Level Academy years ago, an Innate Peak master and one of the formidable experts there.
"Yangg Hua, what is this supposed to an?"
Xia Teng’s expression was less than pleased. This man had a less-than-stellar reputation in the Academy, resembling more of a bully. But since he was a disciple of the Heavenly Level Academy, no one dared to touch him, and the elders of the Academy’s higher echelons would not intervene in students’ affairs.
This man was Yangg Hua. At this mont, he was forcibly blocking their way and sneered, "Xia Teng, I heard that Xiafeng Country’s Ye Chen is quite impressive and is considered the number one expert among the younger generation."
Xia Teng furrowed his brows, "I have never said such a thing."
"Is that so?" Yangg Hua sneered again, saying, "But I’ve heard that this batch of Trialists from Xiafeng are all quite formidable. Aside from that Yangg Yi, each of them has pushed open the Fourth Level Trial Gate and obtained the qualification for three days of cultivation in the Holy Land. How envious that makes ."
Xia Teng and the others frowned. Princess Hongs Rong even said, "Yangg Hua, what are you implying?"
"It’s nothing much. I and my peers simply wish to enter the Holy Land to cultivate. Unfortunately, we don’t have any Holy Land Jade Talismans and cannot enter. How about you all sell yours to us? We are willing to pay three hundred thousand Gold Coins per person. What do you say?" Yangg Hua’s smile was tinged with ambiguity, but his words were startling.
Three hundred thousand Gold Coins for three days of cultivation ti in the Holy Land?
Impossible. The value of cultivating in the Holy Land was priceless and precious. It wasn’t about the money—even if the offer were doubled, few would be willing. Besides, they were not lacking in money; from day one of entering the Heavenly Level Academy, the Xiafeng Royal Family had provided ample support. What they lacked were cultivation resources like the Holy Land.
Xia Teng snorted coldly, "Yangg Hua, you think you can buy our Holy Land cultivation rights for a re three hundred thousand Gold Coins? Dream on."
"So you prefer to drink penalty wine rather than toast." Yangg Hua’s voice turned cold, and the other Heavenly Level Academy mbers quietly surrounded them, ready for confrontation.
The expressions on Xia Teng and the others’ faces changed as they shouted, "Yangg Hua, what are you trying to do, attack us?"
"Attacking? Hardly necessary. As long as you all obediently follow orders and hand over the Holy Land Jade Talismans, wouldn’t you then be out of trouble?" Yangg Hua chuckled, but however one looked at it, it was a threat.
The Thirteenth Prince and the others’ expressions changed dramatically in an instant. These statents made it clear—they were being forced to hand over their Holy Land Jade Talismans. This was a threat.
But soone among Yangg Hua’s peers voiced concern, "It might not be such a good idea. That Young Great Demon King is also within the Academy. If they tell Ye Chen, wouldn’t that bring huge trouble?"
Regarding Ye Chen, these people were deeply wary, even terrified. He was a bona fide Young Great Demon King, on par with the Ancient Heroes, not to be underestimated.
Yangg Hua, however, shook his head and said, "Don’t worry; they won’t likely tell Ye Chen. If they tell Ye Chen, it will only prove these people to be incompetent."
Indeed, these words struck a chord in several of them. As friends of Ye Chen, they didn’t want to co off as too weak or dependent, always needing to use Ye Chen as their shield.
But they truly didn’t want to hand over the Holy Land Jade Talismans either, for it was a rare opportunity. So at this mont, the three of them were both angry and helpless as they looked at him, mustering True Yuan throughout their bodies, ready to resist.
The other top students of the Heavenly Level Academy shook their heads; these three newcors were unlikely to be a match for Yangg Hua and the others.
Yangg Hua sneered, clasping his hands together with a cracking sound, and continued his chilling laughter, "Do you really think you can resist at this point? Or would you rather have this young master beat you crippled before taking them by force?"
Boom—
The entire hall trembled, a Divine Light descended like a lightning bolt, directly blasting Yangg Hua and a few of his Heavenly Level Academy peers away, causing them to cough up blood and look on in shock, "Who is it?"
A tall young figure erged, releasing an overwhelming aura of pressure, coldly staring down at the group as he coldly rebuked, "Are my friends, Ye Chen’s friends, sothing you cats and dogs can injure?"
Ye Chen, appeared!
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