C129 (1/2)
Jixia Academy, since the ancient era, was created by the combined power of the Human Clan's sages. At times, there would be a war between the Human Clan and the Hundred Clans. Due to the fact that many sages felt that their Human Clan was too weak when compared to other races, they created this academy that was renowned for its history, in order to guide their Human Clan in cultivation and strengthen themselves. However, after being baptized by time, although the Human Clan became more and more tyrannical, the academy gradually declined. Following the disappearance of the Imperial Equipment s that were the treasures of the palace, Jixia Academy gradually lost the glory that it was supposed to have.
Hong Ling walked around the Academy, but discovered that the cultivation levels of the people wandering around were actually not high. Most of these people were in the Essence Refinement into Qi, a few were in the Qi Refinement into Spirit, but all of them were in the early stages, so no one had reached above the middle stage of the Qi Refinement into Spirit. Qingyao was the Great Perfection of the Qi Refinement into Spirit, on par with Hong Ling. However, Hong Ling did not know how strong her specific talent was, but in Hong Ling's senses, he believed that Qingyao had at least broken through the ninth level of World Barrier. Because the purity of Qingyao's Authentic Qi was simply too strong, far beyond the scope of ordinary cultivators. Even Lian Chengyu and Zhihuo found it hard to compare to him, as only the little fatty they met in the Witch Clan was comparable to him.
”Qingyao, these people, are they all disciples of the academy?” Hong Ling could not help but ask, if these disciples were the students that the academy had nurtured with all of their might for the Heaven Assembly, then the school would truly fall into decline.
”Yes!” Qingyao nodded his head, then said: ”But they are just the most ordinary disciples, as for the ones with stronger talent, they are currently out for training. The strongest few of them should have met the Unique Aristocrat s of the demon race by now! ”
”Oh? Could it be that Jixia Academy also has his own Unique Aristocrat that he groomed? ” Hong Ling asked curiously.
”That's only natural, but among these people, some of them have already surpassed the age at which they can participate in Heaven Assembly. There were actually not many people who could represent the academy in the Heaven Assembly. And their talent, compared to the heaven's pride level experts of the underworld clans, is actually not very strong! ” Qingyao explained. Abruptly, she turned to look at Hong Ling and Su Yu, and asked: ”I say, the two of you must have very strong Inherent Skills, right?”
Hong Ling did not answer directly, but as for Su Yu, she did not even look at Qingyao directly, and did not say a word. Seeing the two of them not talking, Qingyao did not mind at all. Although she was one of Jixia Academy's men, Hong Ling and Su Yu had no obligation to reveal their secret to her.
Everyone slowly walked inside the palace, Hong Ling secretly memorized the hidden undulations inside the pavilion. If his expectations weren't wrong, then all of these places actually had a saint artifact. Although he had lost his Sanhuang Script, Jixia Academy still had a few Holy-ranked Artifacts to back him up.
Very quickly, from Hong Ling's perception, he could sense three extremely powerful forces. One of them was the Century-round Meridian that Fang Qian had brought back then. He was unable to sense what the other two weapons were. However, the power of these sacred artifacts were incomparably majestic, comparable to the power of an incomplete Imperial Equipment.
”Could it be that, these three magic tools are all legendary Fifth Calamity artifacts, or maybe even half-step Imperial Equipment?” Hong Ling's gaze turned cold, if it was really so, then how strong was the once great treasure that Jixia Academy had, the Sanhuang Script?
Qingyao was bringing everyone to the Academy and explaining everything that happened there, when her expression suddenly changed, and a powerful killing intent came from her body. What greeted them was a middle-aged cultivator with a longsword, his aura incomparably profound. Qingyao casually waved his hand, and a green sword appeared in her grasp. The young lady's foot pointed, and she swept towards the middle-aged man with the sword on his back. While she was still in midair, the long sword in her hand had already condensed a cyan sword light and was slashing towards the middle-aged man.
”This is … sword intent!” Until now, there were only two people who had comprehended sword intent. One was Lian Chengyue, and the other was Lian Chengyu. This third person, was precisely the Qingyao in front of him. The sword beam that Qingyao slashed out was bright and terrifying. From Hong Ling's perception, he could tell that Qingyao's strength contained a trace of power that originated from above the thirty-three heavens.
”She actually broke through the Heavenly Fate Barrier!” Qingyao's talent is actually this strong! ” Su Yu suddenly covered his mouth, blood trickling down the corner of his mouth. Because the fated star in itself was incomplete, it was difficult for her to refine. At this moment, the fated star was affected by the star power that Qingyao was pulling on, causing it to act up within her body, causing her to spit out blood instantly.
Hong Ling's gaze trembled. Looking at Su Yu who was currently pale, the Authentic Qi in his body moved, and he casually summoned the Sorrow Spirit. With a thought, the long sword above Su Yu's head split into a sword formation, condensed into a barrier of Sword Qi, isolating itself from the effects of the Astral Energy on Su Yu.
”Su Yu, quickly consume a Life Recovery Pill. Otherwise, your injuries will continue to be affected by Qingyao's star power!” Hong Ling said somewhat anxiously.
Su Yu nodded, he quickly took out the jade bottle, took out a Life Recovery Pill and consumed it, then quickly used the Authentic Qi's medicinal power to suppress the injury. Hong Ling heaved a long sigh of relief when he saw her originally pale face finally turn red again. He turned his gaze towards Qingyao, who was fighting with the middle aged man, with a serious expression.
There was no doubt that Qingyao was an expert who had broken through the barrier of the Heaven's Mandate. But, who was the middle-aged man fighting against her? Hong Ling carefully watched the two fight, his eyes filled with admiration. Qingyao was truly of Jixia Academy's birth, his sharp sword skills were extremely flexible, unlike him, who only knew how to use tricks. The middle-aged man's strength was far above Qingyao's. His right hand formed a sword with his fingers, and with a casual tap or tap, he dissolved Qingyao's formidable offensive in an instant.
The more Hong Ling looked, the more shocked he was. He swapped roles with Qingyao and realised that Qingyao was even more powerful than him. However, she was actually unable to do anything to the middle-aged man's sword fingers. In the young man's perception, the middle-aged man only used the power of Great Perfection of Qi Refinement into Spirit. However, the power he used to display such power was incomparable. It was simply unimaginable.
”How did he do it?” Hong Ling thought curiously, only to see Qingyao being pushed back by his finger, falling to the ground with every step, until he was right in front of Hong Ling and the rest, before stopping.