Challenging the Mystic Rank Class

Chapter 34: Challenging the Mystic Rank Class

In Vice Principal Hu Qian's office, Ruo Lin Mentor placed some of Xiao Yan's information on the desk.

"Oh? An Eight-Star Dou Zhe?" Hu Qian was also quite surprised when he saw Xiao Yan's student profile.

After all, his granddaughter was the same age as Xiao Yan, yet even with his guidance, she was only a Six-Star Dou Zhe now.

Once one became an advanced Dou Zhe, Medicinal Pills could be used to aid cultivation, greatly increasing cultivation speed. However, it was rare for someone so young to reach the Eight-Star Dou Zhe level.

Ruo Lin Mentor nodded seriously and continued, "Yes, and this student named Xiao Yan is also very strong in combat. During admissions, he had a conflict with first-year students from the accompanying team. In the end, he swept aside more than a dozen students ranging from One-Star Dou Zhe to Four-Star Dou Zhe with a single move."

"Hmm?!"

Vice Principal Hu Qian's gaze narrowed slightly at those words. To sweep away more than a dozen low-level Dou Zhes in one move, his strength had to have reached the Dou Shi realm. Moreover, he could only have accomplished it by using a Mystic Rank Dou Technique cultivated to Lesser Mastery.

"To possess such strength at the age of sixteen—his talent is truly outstanding."

If even the vice principal said so, one could imagine just how astonishing Xiao Yan's strength was.

Vice Principal Hu Qian stroked his beard and smiled. "I'm afraid that after cultivating for a year, he'll be able to pass the Inner Academy examination and enter the Inner Academy. Hehe, it's been a long time since a first-year student entered the Inner Academy."

Jia Nan Academy was divided into the Outer Academy and Inner Academy. Once a new student's strength reached the Dou Shi realm, they could participate in the annual Inner Academy Selection Tournament. Only the top fifty in the tournament qualified to enter the Inner Academy.

The Inner Academy and Outer Academy were completely different worlds. To put it bluntly, the Outer Academy of Jia Nan Academy was merely a place for study, or even just a trading platform. Outer Academy students had to complete missions themselves to earn the credits needed for all resources.

Only after entering the Inner Academy would they become the academy's true Core Disciples and receive the academy's support.

"However, that child made a request." Ruo Lin Mentor spoke with slight embarrassment. Although Xiao Yan was a genius, it was still somewhat inappropriate to make demands right after enrolling.

Vice Principal Hu Qian raised a brow, then shook his head with a helpless smile. "Honestly, making demands the moment he enters the academy... Kids these days, really. Tell me, what does he want?"

"Xiao Yan wishes to enter the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower and experience it for himself."

Vice Principal Hu Qian stroked his beard and pondered seriously for a moment before actually nodding in agreement. "It makes sense that he would want that. With his talent and strength, nothing in the Outer Academy can attract him at all. It is only reasonable that he wants to learn whether the Inner Academy's cultivation methods and resources can meet his needs."

Vice Principal Hu Qian did not think Xiao Yan's request was excessive. With Xiao Yan's talent, only the Inner Academy's Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower could hold any appeal for him.

"Vice Principal, you mean you agree?!" Ruo Lin Mentor had not held much hope. Even if Xiao Yan was a genius, the academy could not break its rules for him.

A meaningful smile appeared in Vice Principal Hu Qian's eyes. "The Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower is a resource for Inner Academy students. No matter how gifted he is, we cannot break the rules for him."

"However, newly enrolled students being unable to take the Inner Academy selection examination is indeed an oversight on our academy's part."

Ruo Lin Mentor frowned slightly and asked softly, "Vice Principal, you mean..."

"As long as Xiao Yan can prove that he truly qualifies to enter the Inner Academy, then we'll grant his request." Vice Principal Hu Qian was like a cunning old fox.

Ruo Lin Mentor sighed inwardly. As expected, the older the ginger, the spicier it was; the older the fox, the craftier it was. It would not be so easy for Xiao Yan.

Early the next morning, after Ruo Lin Mentor finished introducing all the basics of the Outer Academy, she told everyone to accept the Outer Academy missions issued by the academy according to their own abilities and earn credits.

"Xiao Yan, come here for a moment."

"Is something the matter, Ruo Lin Mentor?" Xiao Yan had already roughly guessed what it was about.

Ruo Lin Mentor brushed aside a strand of dark hair that had fallen across her forehead with her slender fingers and said calmly, "The vice principal has agreed to let you experience the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower ahead of time, but he has one condition."

Xiao Yan was not surprised in the slightest. How could he possibly break the rules just by casually mentioning it?

"Please tell me, Mentor."

"As long as you can defeat a student from a Mystic Rank Class, the vice principal will agree to your request and allow you to enter the Inner Academy early to experience the effects of the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower."

Xiao Yan's class was a Yellow Rank Class. The Mystic Rank Classes were also called retest classes, classes for students who had previously taken the Inner Academy examination but failed, preparing to try again and enter the Inner Academy.

Without exception, every student promoted to a Mystic Rank Class was a Dou Shi, and most were at least Four-Star Dou Shis. They were generally third-year students, since third-year students in Yellow Rank Classes who failed the examination would graduate directly, with no opportunity to enter a Mystic Rank Class.

The students of the Mystic Rank Classes did not merely have high Cultivation Levels. They were also seasoned veterans who had participated in the Inner Academy examination and spent two years in the Outer Academy, thoroughly proficient in their Cultivation Methods and Dou Techniques.

Basically, most Mystic Rank Class students could enter the Inner Academy in their next examination, so they were also called prospective Inner Academy students.

Xiao Yan smiled faintly and nodded without the slightest hesitation. "No problem. I'll leave the choice of opponent to you, Mentor."

Seeing Xiao Yan's calm, placid expression, Ruo Lin Mentor instead felt as if he were playing a prank on her. "Little genius, let me remind you. Everyone in the Mystic Rank Classes is a Dou Shi, and all of them are advanced Dou Shis starting at Four Stars. You're challenging someone an entire major realm above you."

"I know."

"Moreover, the difference between a Dou Shi and a Dou Zhe is not as simple as the difference between an advanced Dou Zhe and a low-level Dou Zhe. A Dou Shi can use Dou Qi to condense a gauze-like garment to protect themselves, and it will weaken the power of Dou Techniques."

"I know."

"You! Fine, then I'll pick a strong one and let you learn your lesson." Ruo Lin Mentor was thoroughly angered by Xiao Yan. Would it kill him to show a little weakness?!

After Ruo Lin Mentor stormed away, Xun Er walked over to Xiao Yan and asked, "What's wrong, Xiao Yan Gege?"

"Nothing much. To enter the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower, I need to defeat an advanced Dou Shi." Xiao Yan shrugged. In any case, he had to enter the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower. No matter what, he had to accept this challenge.

Before long, the sun had already set. In the Outer Academy plaza of Jia Nan Academy, the pale red afterglow spread a thin red carpet over the square.

This was a relatively secluded dueling plaza in the Outer Academy. There were quite a few such plazas in the academy for students to settle disputes.

A cool breeze swept across the plaza, making Xiao Yan, who stood in the center, feel a trace of chill.

Xun Er, Xiao Yu, and Ruo Lin Mentor were all watching from the side. Besides the three of them, some bystanders who had discovered there was a duel were also seated nearby, watching the spectacle.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and cupped his hands toward a young man standing in the center of the arena. "Please show mercy later, Senior Brother."

Lu Xing looked at Xiao Yan with a teasing smile. "Although bullying new students isn't usually my style, since the academy has issued such a mission, I can only go against my principles this once."

To ensure fairness, the vice principal had not designated a student to accept the challenge. Instead, he had issued an Outer Academy mission—whoever accepted it would be the one Xiao Yan challenged.

"That guy is always like this. He never knows when to hold back and insists on asking for trouble! Lu Xing is a Six-Star Dou Shi, while he's only an Eight-Star Dou Zhe. How is he supposed to fight that?!" Xiao Yu stamped her foot angrily, though a helpless trace of worry flashed through her eyes.