Saving It For You First

Through the misty air, a black and white pattern came into view from afar.

One black, one white, forming a Yin-Yang diagram.

"This is the Black and White Academy? It's so grand and imposing. That black and white diagram actually envelops the entire academy?"

"Quick, look! Is that white crane a Fiend Mystic Beast?"

"Look there! That palace is actually floating in mid-air."

"Such a sight is comparable to a fairyland. No wonder the Black and White Academy is the foremost academy on the Azure Wave Continent."

"..."

These people looked like they were seeing something new, their eyes filled with shock and novelty.

Even Ye Han, who had already gathered information about the Black and White Academy, was stunned on the spot, staring at the scene before him, unable to snap back to reality for a long time.

Even Qin Jishi's expression shifted slightly, and he muttered inwardly.

"As expected of the Black and White Academy, it really has something."

"Baihe!"

"Is that black and white Yin-Yang diagram a formation?"

Although they were far apart, Qin Jishi could still feel the dense Profound Energy emanating from the black and white diagram.

"That's right!" Baihe's voice echoed in his mind. "This is the Yin-Yang Profound Gathering Array. It can gather all the Profound Energy within ten thousand miles around. There's also a Profound Vein beneath this academy. If you can devour this Profound Vein, I believe you'll have no problem advancing to the Myriad Manifestations Realm."

Devour a Profound Vein?

Qin Jishi's forehead broke out in black lines.

He'd rather not do something like that. If he really did, wouldn't the entire Black and White Academy be severely weakened?

Without a large amount of Profound Energy and resources, those cultivators would inevitably go to other continents. If that happened, the Azure Wave Continent would likely cease to exist.

Seeing that Qin Jishi had no intention, Baihe chuckled, "Aren't you going to consider it? This Black and White Academy has an intricate relationship with your little lover. If the Profound Vein is depleted, it will surely cripple her."

Qin Jishi: "..."

Who's his little lover?

Liang Simeng?

What a joke!

She's not worthy!

Besides!

Qin Jishi's eyes flickered. "The Liang Family doesn't have any deep enmity with me. Even if they were to ally with the Qin Family, as long as they don't target me, I won't deal with them."

"Sigh~" Baihe sighed. "You... you don't listen to the elders, and you'll suffer in the end."

How could Qin Jishi not understand the meaning behind Baihe's words? He just smiled it away.

However, he secretly muttered that if the Liang Family dared to target him one day, he would have to apologize to those young talents.

This Profound Vein... I'll leave it for you all for now...

Just as Qin Jishi was communicating with Baihe, the Giant Eagles suddenly swooped down.

Screech~

A clear cry echoed, and two Giant Eagles landed steadily in a plaza.

Jiao Ju leaped down, followed closely by everyone else.

Screech~

The cry sounded again, and the two Giant Eagles flapped their wings and departed.

Looking up from the plaza, the boundless palaces exuded solemnity and pressure, deeply striking their hearts.

This is the Black and White Academy?

Now we are members of the Black and White Academy.

From their eyes, one could see suppressed excitement.

Jiao Ju was unfazed; he would only find it strange if these people weren't surprised.

Just then, two robust young men quickly approached.

"Steward, you've worked hard this time."

"..."

From their fawning expressions, it was clear that they were likely Jiao Ju's confidants.

"Mm~" Jiao Ju nodded. "Zhou Wen, Liang Kai, take them to get familiar with the academy first, and then go to the sect hall to complete the procedures."

After speaking, Jiao Ju left without waiting for the two to reply.

"Don't worry, Steward, we'll handle it."

"Farewell, Steward."

Only after Jiao Ju's retreating figure disappeared into the distance did the two turn around, their fawning expressions replaced by coldness. They looked down at the crowd with their nostrils flared.

"Listen up, everyone. My name is Zhou Wen."

"And I'm Liang Kai!"

"From now on, in our Five Elements Academy... no, in the Menial Laborer quarters of our Five Elements Academy, Steward Jiao is the boss, and I'm second in command."

"I'm third!" Liang Kai interjected.

"I assume you don't know the rules of our Menial Laborer quarters yet."

"Junior Brother Liang, tell them."

"Understood!" Liang Kai's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Let me tell you, in our Menial Laborer quarters, the most important thing is obedience. If we tell you to go west, you can't go east. If we tell you to beat a dog, you can't curse a chicken. In short, our words are gospel. Even if we fart, you have to say it smells good. Understand?"

As he spoke, Liang Kai released his Mystic Spirit Realm pressure.

Even an idiot could tell that the two were trying to intimidate them.

But what could they do? They could only obey, as their strength was clearly inferior.

Seeing everyone nod in agreement, the two were very satisfied.

Since they had achieved their goal, they didn't waste any more time. "Good, now we'll take you on a tour of our academy. Stick close to us, and don't leave without our permission, or you'll face the consequences."

"Let's go~"

Zhou Wen and Liang Kai waved their hands and led the crowd into the Black and White Academy.

Along the way, Ye Han frowned and lowered his voice, "Senior Brother Qin, my information was correct, right? Look, they're already trying to intimidate us as soon as we arrive. I'm afraid the oppression will only get worse."

"We'll take things as they come," Qin Jishi gave him a smile.

"Fine!" Helpless, Ye Han could only shrug. What else could they do?

After a brief exchange, a gasp sounded.

"Quick, look! Is that our academy?"

"It must be. How could those four words, Five Elements Academy, be wrong?"

Far down the wide avenue, everyone turned their heads to the left. A giant monument, as if piercing the clouds, rose from the ground.

The sky above was colorful, with different elements converging there.

Five Elements Academy!

Four large characters were inscribed on it, inspiring awe.

"See? That's where our academy is located," Zhou Wen said proudly. "Let me tell you, the Black and White Academy has five major academies, and our Five Elements Academy is absolutely the best."

As he spoke, Zhou Wen gave a thumbs-up.

"Senior Brother Zhou speaks the truth," Liang Kai chimed in. "In the entire academy, if our Five Elements Academy doesn't claim second place, no one dares to claim first."

Qin Jishi: "..."

Ye Han: "..."

Talk about bragging. Did they think they were naive children?

Forced by the two's intimidating presence, everyone could only agree against their will.

Each academy occupied a thousand miles. They walked for a long time before the scenery before them finally changed.

Everyone turned their heads to the right. While the sky above the Five Elements Academy was filled with various elements, the area ahead was dim.

Similarly... a towering stone monument rose from the ground, and the four words, Dusk Academy, gave off a sense of oppression.

"I say, from now on, if you see any menial laborers from Dusk Academy and they dare to cause trouble, don't disgrace our Five Elements Academy."

"That's right, fight them head-on."

From their tone, it was clear that there was a conflict between the two academies.

"..."

After a long while, everyone's gaze shifted to the left.

Profound Harmony Academy!

Zhou Wen's voice weakened slightly. "Uh, if you encounter menial laborers from Heavenly Mechanism Academy and they bully you too much, try not to confront them directly."

"Don't confront them directly!" Liang Kai added weakly.

No matter how they listened, everyone could hear the lack of confidence in their voices.

To the right!

Earth Nether Academy!

"Uh... forget it..." Zhou Wen started to speak, but then decided against it.

"Keep it down," Liang Kai chided softly, frowning.

To the left!

Heavenly Mechanism Academy!

Zhou Wen stopped, pondered for a long time, and then led the group forward quickly.

The group could see that Zhou Wen and Liang Kai's footsteps kept quickening. Only after they passed Heavenly Harmony Academy did they finally let out a sigh of relief.

After the group traveled for some time, the sound of a bustling crowd reached them.

"See that? The plaza ahead is Black and White Academy's marketplace. Any disciples who want to buy or sell can head there."

"Further ahead is the Academy's Cultivation Tower. If you have enough Profound Stones, you can cultivate inside."

"And over there is the building for our Academy's Earth Rankings and Heavenly Rankings. Anyone capable can challenge them."

"..."

Winding and turning, as the sun began to set, they had still not finished exploring half of Black and White Academy. Zhou Wen and Liang Kai gave up and led the group to the sect's main hall to handle their admissions.

All done!

Zhou Wen and Liang Kai waved goodbye. "You are free to explore now. We'll gather at the academy entrance when night falls."

Upon hearing this, the group split into small clusters and headed off to the side.

Qin Jishi, at Ye Han's invitation, walked towards two towering pavilions in the distance.

A'si and A'wu watched Qin Jishi's retreating back, a fierce glint flashing in their eyes. They exchanged a look, then turned and headed towards Profound Harmony Academy.