Chapter 451: Chapter 448: An Invitation from a Beauty

In the stands, the Academy Elders all nodded in appreciation, grinning from ear to ear.

To the academy, every outstanding student they cultivated was a massive asset. This was because no matter how far they went in the future, they would always carry the label of the Five Provinces Academy.

Moreover, if the academy ever faced a crisis, these students would become their powerful reinforcements.

This was one of the reasons no one dared to provoke the academy. For instance, among the reinforcements that had arrived from the five major sects earlier, many were former students of the Five Provinces Academy, including several Hundred-level Experts.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The battle raged on. Although Yun Jiansong was at a disadvantage, he hadn’t given up. The Black Light in his hand moved with fluid grace as he did his best to parry Xiyue Frost’s fierce slashes.

Finally, Yun Jiansong keenly spotted an opening. He exploited a gap in Xiyue Frost’s assault and swung his sword in a counterattack.

He brandished the Black Light Longsword in a horizontal sweep. Instantly, waves of energy formed from condensed Sword Qi radiated from his body like ripples on water, one after another.

The ice crystals sealing the area were quickly shattered by the successive waves of energy.

Yun Jiansong had expected Xiyue Frost to dodge, which would have given him the chance to escape the range of her Ice Domain.

To his surprise, Xiyue Frost showed no intention of dodging or retreating. She braced herself against the impact of the energy waves and brought her heavy greatsword down with a crash.

BAM!

It looked like an ordinary strike, but with the bonus from [Burst Power], it was incredibly formidable.

Yun Jiansong had no time to react and was struck squarely by the greatsword. He was sent flying backward in an instant. Though he managed to stabilize himself, his Qi Blood was completely depleted. His defeat was irreversible.

"Tiaotiao was right, you really are strong. I concede defeat wholeheartedly." Yun Jiansong stood up with a faint smile, seemingly unconcerned with winning or losing.

Xiyue Frost glanced at Man Tiaotiao below the stage and showed a rare smile. "You only just received the Sun Sword Saint’s inheritance. I’m sure it won’t be long before you catch up."

Yun Jiansong smiled in surprise but didn’t disagree.

Just as Xiyue Frost had said, he had only recently obtained the inheritance. Moreover, it was a [Concept-type Inheritance] that didn’t directly boost his strength. As long as he was given some time, he would definitely grow into a top-tier Swordsman.

After the match ended, the Academy Elders and City Lord Zhong Yuntao gave a few brief remarks before proceeding to honor the top ten contestants of the tournament.

Additionally, the top one hundred students also received a reward: entry into the Sun Sword Saint’s [Daoist Heaven and Earth].

This was absolutely thrilling news for the students. It was no joke—that was the Daoist Heaven and Earth of the Black Light Sword Saint, Sun Yalong! Inside, there were not only all kinds of rare treasures but also many Secret Techniques and inheritances from ancient times.

Most importantly, by entering the Daoist Heaven and Earth, they would have a chance to obtain the Sun Sword Saint’s inheritance.

Although they couldn’t become a true successor to the Sword Saint like Yun Jiansong, they could still be considered in-name disciples.

In short, the prestige of the academy’s grand competition now crushed that of all other Advanced Academies. It couldn’t be helped; a [Daoist Heaven and Earth] wasn’t something you could find just anywhere. Aside from the five major sects and a few other powerful sects, theirs was the only academy in the entire Ancient Cang Realm to possess one.

Feng Hao didn’t have much of an opinion on the matter. After all, he had already been inside once and had even been personally gifted a [Dragon Soul] that had been nurtured by a dragon vein for hundreds of millions of years.

After the competition, a group of old friends came up to chat with Feng Hao for a bit before going their separate ways.

Yao Girl had already latched onto Xiyue Frost, her words as sweet as honey as she relentlessly praised her.

And Zhou Chen, after chatting with everyone for a bit, was quickly whisked away by Man Tiaotiao.

"Congratulations, champion! Care to give a victory speech?" Feng Hao said teasingly as he walked over.

Xiyue Frost shot him a look and said irritably, "Alright, I’m not interested in hearing your nonsense. If there’s nothing else, you can head back. Yaoyao’s staying with me in the dorm tonight."

"What the—you can’t be serious," Feng Hao said, his face darkening.

Xiyue Frost couldn’t be bothered with him and turned to pull Xi Yueyao away. Fortunately, Yao Girl was more considerate. Before leaving, she placated Feng Hao, "Medicine seller, you should go back by yourself for now. It’s been a long time since my sister and I had a heart-to-heart."

"Alright, then. Remember to come home tomorrow. Don’t forget our promise," Feng Hao pouted sullenly.

"Mhm," Xi Yueyao nodded obediently, then skipped away with Xiyue Frost.

After seeing the two sisters off, Feng Hao strolled slowly toward the academy exit. He hadn’t gone far when he saw a group of instructors laughing and talking. Among them was a beautiful and familiar figure: Yue Linglong.

The current Yue Linglong was already level sixty-seven. It wouldn’t be long before she advanced to the rank of Seventh Rank Mage.

Seeing Feng Hao approach, a smile blossomed on Yue Linglong’s face. After nodding farewell to the other instructors, she walked toward him, beaming.

"What have you been up to lately? Why is it I never see you around?" Yue Linglong looked at him with a hint of playful reproach.

"Uh... I’ve been focusing on my training. Look, I’ve already advanced to the fifth rank," Feng Hao said awkwardly.

Yue Linglong paused, her beautiful eyes filled with surprised curiosity. "Not bad. With your genetic activity level, you must have put in a lot of effort to reach the fifth rank so quickly, right?"

"Hehe, it’s all thanks to meeting a teacher like you back then, Teacher Yue," Feng Hao said, teasingly buttering her up.

"You and your sweet talk!" Yue Linglong shot him a look and said good-naturedly, "I hear you’re about to become a ’Thief’ of the Thief God Hall. Come on, I’ll treat you to a meal. When you make it big in the future, don’t you dare forget your teacher."

Feng Hao chuckled and quickened his pace to catch up. "How could you say that? You were my very first mentor. There’s no way I could ever forget you."

"Heehee." Yue Linglong covered her mouth as she laughed, her eyes filled with gratification. "I guess you do have some conscience."

The two walked out of the academy, talking and laughing all the way. A handsome man and a beautiful woman walking together would inevitably attract some pointing and whispering, but as the saying goes, the innocent have nothing to fear. Feng Hao and Yue Linglong paid it no mind.

"By the way, Teacher Yue, you really went to great expense for that recommendation letter back then. Let me treat you to dinner today."

It was only when they arrived in front of a high-end restaurant that Feng Hao spoke with a light chuckle. Thinking back on it now, although Yue Linglong had scammed some small change from him in the past, it was to help some of the less fortunate students in their class. Moreover, to get him into the Five Provinces Academy, she had spent all her accumulated academic credits to get him a recommendation letter.

Even though Feng Hao hadn’t stayed at the Five Provinces Academy for long, Yue Linglong’s help was something he would remember for the rest of his life.

And she wasn’t just like that with him; she was just as dedicated to helping her other students. If nothing else, her selfless, nurturing virtue alone was worthy of admiration.

Admiration was one thing, but Feng Hao was still a little miffed about Yue Linglong conning him out of his class funds back then, even if it seemed like chump change now.

Hearing Feng Hao bring up the recommendation letter, Yue Linglong gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, a proud smile gracing her lips, as if taking pride in her judgment back then. "I know you have money now, but your teacher can still afford to treat you to one meal."

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