Jixia Academy, Appearing Out of Thin Air?!

With that, Qian Renxue's tone shifted, her words suddenly turning urgent as her body involuntarily leaned forward.

"And Jixia Academy? That Jixia Academy—any news on it?"

Compared to Tang San, a "threat" still in his growth phase, she was far more concerned about the terrifying force that could single-handedly slaughter gods in the Simulator.

The sight of the Day of the Fallen Gods was too horrifying.

Even the lofty God King was as fragile as an ant before that power. What exactly was this "Jixia Academy"?

And what were their goals?

For Qian Renxue, Tang San was an enemy in plain sight, while Jixia Academy was a Sword of Damocles hanging over her head.

The unknown was the greatest terror of all.

Snake Lance Douluo took a deep breath, his expression turning extraordinarily complex, even tinged with barely concealed shock.

"Young Master... this Jixia Academy is nothing short of a divine miracle."

"A divine miracle?" Qian Renxue's pupils contracted sharply.

"Yes." Snake Lance Douluo's voice was filled with astonishment. "I mobilized every intelligence network I had. In all of the continent's recorded history, this name has never appeared before.

But just a few days ago, it suddenly emerged within Heaven Dou City!

And it has already registered with the competition committee to participate in this year's Soul Master Competition."

"Suddenly emerged?"

Qian Renxue seized on that word sharply.

"Correct. On the west side of Heaven Dou City, where there was once barren land.

Overnight, a magnificent academy rose from the ground. Not some hastily built camp, but true Jade Palaces!

I went to see it myself. That architectural style, that aura—even the Pope's Palace of Martial Soul Hall might... might pale in comparison."

Qian Renxue felt a buzz in her mind, her breathing instantly quickening, a flush of excitement coloring her usually pale cheeks.

So it was true!

That Simulator was real!

Jixia Academy truly existed, and it possessed the power to reshape heaven and earth.

Building an academy in a single night—this was no feat any soul master could achieve; it was a divine miracle!

This was an existence capable of crushing the gods of the God Realm in the future!

Qian Renxue stood up, pacing back and forth in the study, golden light flickering in her eyes.

Fear? Excitement?

Both.

If she could win over this force, then not only Tang San, but even that biased woman, or even the gods of the God Realm—what would there be to fear?

"Prepare the carriage! No... I'll go myself."

Qian Renxue took a deep breath, struggling to calm her surging emotions.

"I want to visit this Dean of Jixia Academy."

West of Heaven Dou City.

This area had once been somewhat remote, not far from Skywater Academy, one of the Five Elements Academies.

But now, it had been utterly transformed.

Qian Renxue, accompanied by Snake Lance Douluo, had changed back into the Crown Prince's casual attire. She stood on a wide street, staring blankly ahead.

Where barren land had once lain, it was now covered in countless crystalline Blue Silver Grass.

These Blue Silver Grass were far taller than ordinary ones, with faint golden patterns flowing across their leaves, shimmering in the sunlight like a blue-gold ocean.

Several clear rivers wound around the cluster of buildings, their waters seemingly without source yet flowing endlessly, exuding a dense spiritual energy.

And at the heart of that blue-gold ocean, white jade palaces stood in elegant disarray.

These structures were ancient and grand, with sweeping eaves and interlocking brackets, majestic in scale. They were utterly different from the pointed European-style buildings of Heaven Dou City, carrying a vast and mysterious Eastern charm.

"Jixia Academy..."

Qian Renxue murmured to herself, her shock beyond words.

This was the academy that had appeared overnight?

This was no work of the mortal world!

Just then, two clear female voices came from nearby.

"Sister, look! When did such a beautiful academy appear here?"

Qian Renxue instinctively stepped aside, hiding in the shadow of a large tree.

Two young girls in blue uniforms were walking over together.

The younger girl who spoke had short blue hair and an extremely fiery figure.

Her long, shapely legs were faintly visible beneath her short skirt, exuding the allure of youth.

She was none other than Shui Yue'er of Skywater Academy.

Beside her, a stunning girl with long, water-blue hair stared in astonishment at the gates of Jixia Academy.

Her demeanor was cold and pure, like a snow lotus on an icy peak—she was Shui Bing'er, the captain of the Skywater Team.

"Jixia Academy?"

Shui Bing'er looked at the massive plaque, her delicate brows furrowing. "This place was completely empty before. How could such a huge academy suddenly appear out of thin air? It's unbelievable."

"Who cares how it popped up? It looks pretty grand to me."

Shui Yue'er giggled, linking her arm through Shui Bing'er's.

"Sis, I think they've signed up for this tournament too. Our academy is so close by—how about we bring the team over for an exchange sometime?"

Shui Bing'er nodded, a hint of goodwill in her eyes.

"Mm. Since it's a newly opened academy, no matter how magnificent the buildings are, the faculty strength and student quality probably still need time to accumulate. The tournament is approaching, and as one of the Five Elements Academies, we should indeed help out our neighbor. Bringing the Skywater Team over to share some experience would be good for them too."

"Sis, you're so kind."

Shui Yue'er laughed.

"Our Skywater Academy is a powerhouse. If we're willing to give them a few pointers, this Jixia Academy will definitely benefit greatly."

"They're our neighboring school. If we can help, we should."

Their voices gradually faded as they disappeared at the end of the street.

Under the shade of a tree, Qian Renxue watched the two sisters' retreating figures, an extremely strange expression spreading across her face.

Share experience?

Pointers?

Help out?

Qian Renxue nearly couldn't hold back her laughter.

These two clueless little girls—if they knew that inside this place lived a group of terrifying beings capable of annihilating the God Realm, they probably wouldn't be spouting such arrogant nonsense.

An ant trying to instruct a dragon?

That was the funniest joke she'd heard in her entire life.

"Young Master, those two are from Skywater Academy..."

Snake Lance Douluo reminded her in a low voice from the side.

"Don't mind them."

Qian Renxue waved her hand, her gaze returning to the majestic academy gates. "Ignorance breeds fearlessness. Let's go. We have business to attend to."

The two straightened their attire and walked toward the gates of Jixia Academy.

As soon as they neared the entrance, a suffocating pressure rushed toward them.

Beneath the wide white jade school gate stood a single figure.

It was a man clad in crimson heavy armor, his golden hair standing on end like blazing flames.

His eyes were shut tight, but terrifying golden lightning coiled around his body. With every crackling bolt, the space around him faintly split into cracks.