Xiao Yao cultivated on the third level for one night.
Since it was Xiao Yao's first time cultivating in a training room, he only wanted to try it out and didn't choose a high-level training room, but only a low-level one.
Therefore, there were no other students challenging or trying to take over the training room.
On the black stone platform, Xiao Yao slowly opened his eyes, his pale golden eyes radiating a powerful aura.
If the students who cultivate in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower year-round were to see Xiao Yao's current performance, they would be extremely surprised.
Because Xiao Yao's eyes remained unchanged after a night of cultivation, he was clearly unaffected by the Fire Poison.
After a night of cultivation, he felt that the Dou Qi within his body had increased significantly.
Xiao Yao carefully sensed the condition inside his body again to prevent the accumulation of Fire Poison.
However, after carefully sensing his surroundings, Xiao Yao was surprised to find that he had neither Fire Poison nor the violent energy factors that constitute Fire Poison in his body.
The invisible flames projected by the Fallen Heart Flame are not entirely without benefits.
Within the invisible flames, there are also strange and violent energy factors that, over time, will form Fire Poison that is difficult to cure.
However, Xiao Yao felt no abnormality within his body at this moment.
Upon careful recollection of the cultivation process, it seems that when the Yang-Attribute Dou Qi passed through the invisible flames, the Dou Qi only became more solid and profound, without being tainted by the violent energy factors of the flames.
Xiao Yao guessed that it was probably because his Yang-Attribute Dou Qi was stronger.
Those so-called fiery berserk factors were Dou Qi by the destructive properties of Yang-Attribute Dou Qi, which incinerated everything, when they came into contact with it.
Realizing this, Xiao Yao was even more satisfied.
In this way, the invisible flames became, for him, a cultivation aid that was entirely beneficial.
No longer Heart Flame poison, Xiao Yao was no longer satisfied with the third-floor low-level cultivation room; he wanted to explore deeper into the lower levels.
He immediately pulled the Azure Fire Crystal Card out of the groove, got up and left the training room, heading towards the passage to the fourth floor.
At the entrance to the fourth level, two instructors were waiting. Upon seeing Xiao Yao, they were momentarily stunned.
"A freshman?!" one of the instructors asked in surprise.
Xiao Yao nodded and said, "Greetings to both instructors. I wish to cultivate on the fourth level."
One of the instructors looked at Xiao Yao in surprise and asked doubtfully, "You're really a freshman? But according to the rules, freshmen shouldn't be able to come to the third floor, right?"
"Not to mention trying to enter the fourth level. The lowest level you need to reach is the Dou Ling realm to even begin cultivating there."
The two mentors were puzzled as to how Xiao Yao had arrived at the third floor, but they did not immediately send him away.
Xiao Yao smiled and said, "My two mentors, I was able to come to the third level because Elder Liu was accommodating. However, after trying it out, I feel that the fourth level might be more suitable for my cultivation."
The two mentors paused slightly upon hearing Elder Liu. They exchanged a glance, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.
"We are truly sorry, but due to the rules, we cannot put you down."
"Only the elders can decide on such matters. Why don't you go and talk to Elder Liu again?"
Seeing this, Xiao Yao could only nod helplessly and turn to head towards the first floor.
The two instructors were somewhat unsure, watching Xiao Yao so decisively go to Elder Liu. Could it be that this new student really had some connection with Elder Liu?
Not long after, Xiao Yao found Elder Liu and explained his purpose.
Elder Liu looked slightly surprised, sized Xiao Yao up and down, stared intently into Xiao Yao's eyes for a while, and then said with some astonishment.
"It seems you not only have an exceptionally high tolerance for new fire, but the effects of Fire Poison on you are also negligible."
"If you truly cultivated all night without experiencing any abnormalities, then your resistance to Fire Poison is indeed very strong."
"Hmm... alright, you can try the fourth floor, but like I said, don't push yourself."
Elder Liu pondered for a moment, and finally agreed.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Yao quickly and happily clasped his hands in thanks.
"Thank you, Elder Liu!"
"Let's go, I'll take you there myself, and I'll also tell the supervising instructor."
When the two mentors saw that Xiao Yao had actually gone to invite Elder Liu, and that Elder Liu had even come to explain the situation to them in person, they were immediately filled with curiosity about Xiao Yao.
The two of them had been on duty inside the tower and were unaware of the achievements and circumstances of this year's freshmen.
But judging from Elder Liu's attitude, this new student is clearly special.
Elder Liu watched Xiao Yao enter the passage to the fourth floor, then shook his head slightly.
"I hope Xiao Yao won't force himself."
Those who can enter the fourth level are at least at the Dou Ling, and even in the Inner Academy, this level is not easily found. Therefore, there are not many cultivation rooms on the fourth level.
Xiao Yao randomly chose an empty single cultivation room, entered it, closed the door, inserted his card, and began cultivating.
For three consecutive days, Xiao Yao condensed all the Dou Qi in his body several times before finally getting up, leaving the cultivation room and departing from the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
During the few days that Xiao Yao was cultivating, the Inner Academy also underwent considerable changes due to the new students.
Because of Xiao Yao, the freshmen obtained a lot of Fire Energy in the Fire Energy Hunting Competition, and were then extorted by the seniors in turn.
Some of the new students got angry and started fighting, but they were then reprimanded by the older students.
Some freshmen wanted to ask Xiao Yao for help, but they found out that Xiao Yao had entered the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower and had not come out. In the end, they had no choice but to give up.
During this process, many new students were also absorbed by the original gangs within the Inner Academy, becoming their members and receiving their protection.
This is also a long-standing tradition of the Inner Academy. Most of the new students who enter the Inner Academy will be absorbed by the Inner Academy's gangs as fresh blood to strengthen their power.
Otherwise, if a gang doesn't have any new blood joining for a long time, it will eventually disappear once all the senior members graduate.
This is why Xiao Yan faced such immense suppression after establishing the Pan Gate in the original novel.
Xiao Yao has no plans to build up his own power yet; he only wants to improve his strength as quickly as possible.
Building and managing a faction will take up your time and affect your cultivation progress.
Therefore, he did not gather all the new students together to form a new force.
Otherwise, given Xiao Yao's reputation among the freshmen, the vast majority of them would be willing to follow him if he raised his arm and called for their support.
Not long after Xiao Yao left the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, he suddenly felt like he was being watched.
He frowned slightly, stopped, and looked around, but found nothing unusual, as if it were just his imagination.
But Xiao Yao trusted his instincts and spoke up loudly.
What brings you here?
After he finished speaking, there was no response, as if he had indeed misjudged the situation.
Xiao Yao shook his head and continued.
"Since you are unwilling to come out, I know one or two elders in the Inner Academy. Let's see if you can keep it from them then."
"The little guy has quite a keen sense of perception."
An aged voice suddenly rang in Xiao Yao's ears, and Elder Huo, dressed in simple clothes, stepped out from the shadows.
Xiao Yao raised an eyebrow when he saw Elder Huo.
"Are you Elder Huo of the Alchemy Department? May I ask what brings you here?"
Elder Huo chuckled, "Would you like to become an alchemist?"
Xiao Yao was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Of course I want to!"
They hit it off immediately!