Heading to the Central Continent, Xuanhuang Academy!

Half a month later.

Inside the Purple Bamboo Pavilion, Xuanyuan Che slowly exhaled and inhaled, Spiritual Energy surging around him like tides before finally returning to calm.

"It's time to set off."

Xuanyuan Che stood up and walked out of his Cave Abode. The morning sun shone on the Purple Bamboo Forest, crystal clear and refreshing, invigorating the mind.

He strolled to the Cave Heaven at the peak of Xuanqing Peak.

In the courtyard, Lu Xuanchen had been waiting for a long time. Besides him, Yun Mengyao and Lei Mingjian were already there.

"Little Junior Brother, you're here." Lei Mingjian grinned heartily and waved at Xuanyuan Che.

Yun Mengyao merely nodded slightly, her cool gaze carrying a hint of gentleness.

"Where is Fourth Senior Sister?"

"She has important matters to attend to."

Lu Xuanchen stood up, his gaze sweeping over the three of them, his expression solemn. "This journey to the Central Continent will not be smooth sailing. Do not cause trouble."

The three nodded.

Lu Xuanchen flicked his sleeve, and a stream of light carrying the four of them shot into the sky, transforming into a rainbow that tore through the heavens.

Above the entrance to the academy, a warship was docked.

The Core Disciples from the other four peaks had already boarded.

"Come up." Lu Xuanchen greeted the elders leading the group and was the first to board the warship.

Xuanyuan Che and the other two followed closely.

The interior of the warship was extremely spacious, divided into several levels, decorated in an ancient and grand style, exuding a sense of profundity.

The disciples from other peaks were nowhere to be seen, presumably having already settled into their respective levels.

Lu Xuanchen led the three to a spacious deck on the top level of the warship.

The deck offered a panoramic view of the magnificent mountains and rivers below, and further inside were several rooms.

"For the rest of the journey, you will rest here," Lu Xuanchen said, then went into the depths of the ship to converse with the elders.

Only the three of them remained on the deck.

"Little Junior Brother, it's my first time going to the Central Continent! I've heard that there are countless prodigies and emerging powerhouses there. Just thinking about it makes me excited!" Lei Mingjian rubbed his hands excitedly, his face full of anticipation.

Yun Mengyao maintained her usual cool demeanor, but a hint of reminiscence flickered deep within her eyes.

Xuanyuan Che smiled and remained silent, gazing quietly into the distance.

He too felt a sense of anticipation for the Central Continent.

The warship sped through the air at an incredible speed, the scenery blurring past.

Xuanyuan Che sat down cross-legged and began to circulate the upgraded version of the Chaos Scripture – the Yin Yang Chaos Scripture.

Unlike the Chaos Scripture, this was a top-tier cultivation technique that focused on internal energy rather than external techniques. Cultivation did not require grand movements; it was internalized and formed, perfectly complementing his Saint Realm Chaos Physical Body.

The warship itself seemed to possess some kind of spirit-gathering formation, as the Spiritual Energy concentration on the deck was even higher than outside. Cultivating here would yield twice the results with half the effort.

Yun Mengyao and Lei Mingjian also found spots to sit down and cultivate.

Along the way, apart from occasional exchanges, the three of them spent most of their time cultivating in silence.

Xuanyuan Che noticed that Yun Mengyao's cultivation method was quite peculiar. She merely closed her eyes to rest, and a faint white halo naturally emanated from her body, interacting with heaven and earth, as if she had merged with the void.

Lei Mingjian, on the other hand, followed a path of brute force, surrounded by lightning. Every breath he took seemed to be accompanied by the sound of thunder, which was awe-inspiring.

Several days later, the warship arrived in the Central Continent region.

The moment they entered the Central Continent, Xuanyuan Che felt a completely different aura wash over him.

The Spiritual Energy concentration in the Central Continent far surpassed that of the Eastern Wasteland Domain, even carrying a faint trace of immortal charm, though it was very sparse.

The power of the laws of heaven and earth was also noticeably more complete, no wonder it was the head of the various Dao Domains.

"Is this the Central Continent? It truly is extraordinary!" Lei Mingjian took a deep breath, his face filled with excitement.

Xuanyuan Che looked around. Below, mountains undulated, and spiritual veins snaked like giant dragons, emitting dazzling light.

In the sky, streaks of light occasionally flashed by, either warships speeding past or powerful beings riding ferocious beasts. It was a scene of prosperity.

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Unlike the wild aura of the Eastern Wasteland Domain, the Central Continent exuded a powerful sense of destiny everywhere.

The warship continued forward and finally stopped before a majestic and imposing giant city.

The city was magnificent, its walls soaring into the clouds like a colossal dragon lying across the land, exuding an ancient and profound aura.

Above the city gate, the four characters "Xuanhuang Ancient City" were proudly inscribed, with spiritual essence flowing over them, exuding an imposing and grand presence!

"We've reached Xuanhuang Ancient City. Everyone, get ready," Lu Xuanchen's voice echoed in their ears.

Everyone disembarked, unable to resist greedily inhaling the Spiritual Energy in the air.

At the city gate, the crowd was bustling and lively. Cultivators from all over gathered here, dressed in various attire and possessing different levels of power, but without exception, all carried anticipation and excitement.

"So many people!" Thunder Roar Ravine exclaimed.

Yun Mengyao explained, "Xuanhuang Ancient City itself is the fifth largest city in the Central Continent, and it's also where Xuanhuang Academy is rooted. Every time the Academy Grand Competition is held, countless cultivators come to watch, so it's naturally lively."

The three of them tacitly walked together. Not far away, the disciples from each peak were also mostly gathered in their own groups, though many eyes kept glancing over in their direction.

After all, two of them were particularly eye-catching.

Xuanyuan Che had reverted to the appearance he had on the day of enrollment. He figured others could reasonably accept it and wouldn't associate him with the youth who had slaughtered saints with a single hand that day.

After all, he had revealed his true face then!

The crowd passed through the city gates and entered Xuanhuang Ancient City.

Inside the city, the streets were wide, shops lined the roads, and various calls and noises mingled together, making it incredibly bustling.

The cultivation of the cultivators on the street was generally a significant step up from the Eastern Wasteland Domain. Dao Seed Realm and Xing Yuan Realm cultivators were seen everywhere, and there were even quite a few Wu Xiang Realm cultivators.

"As expected of the Central Continent, it truly is a place where dragons and tigers hide."

They continued until they reached the plaza in front of a series of magnificent buildings in the city center.

These buildings occupied a vast area, exuding an imposing aura, comparable to a top-tier luxury small city, solemn and sacred.

Above the main gate, a plaque also hung, bearing the four golden characters "Xuanhuang Academy," which shone brilliantly, inspiring awe. The area in front of the gate was bustling with people, many from various academies having arrived early.

"This is Xuanhuang Academy," Lu Xuanchen said. "The Academy Grand Competition in a few days will be held within the academy."

"Let's head to the accommodation arranged by the academy to settle down first."

After speaking, Lu Xuanchen led the group towards the main gate of Xuanhuang Academy.

Disciples of the academy were stationed at the entrance to receive guests. Upon seeing the approaching group, their eyes lit up. After verifying their identities, they welcomed Lu Xuanchen and his companions inside.

"Whoa, there are beauties! They look just as good as our academy's Heavenly Maiden!"

"Even so, have you ever seen the Heavenly Maiden? Hey, hey, hey, you're drooling..."

Inside Xuanhuang Academy, pavilions, towers, rockeries, and flowing water dotted the landscape, with Spiritual Energy swirling around, making it seem like a fairyland.

The academy disciples wore uniform white daoist robes, carried themselves with grace, and possessed extraordinary qi.

Lu Xuanchen and the others were led to a secluded courtyard. The courtyard was tranquil, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the facilities were complete.

After settling into their accommodations, Lu Xuanchen instructed everyone to rest on their own. He, along with several elders, headed to the academy's council hall to discuss the competition matters with the leaders from other academies.

Since there were still a few days before the competition, Xuanhuang Academy did not impose many restrictions. The group had free time, and many disciples made plans to leave Xuanhuang Academy and wander around.

"Senior Sister Yun, Little Junior Brother, shall we go out and have some fun tomorrow too?" Lei [Xunren] asked enthusiastically.

It wasn't his fault; in reality, he was the one who had seen the least of the world.

"Okay, Senior Sister..." Xuanyuan Che looked expectantly at Yun Mengyao. This was the so-called sect rule from that old man; with the master absent, senior siblings were in charge! The latter nodded in agreement.

Sunset and sunrise.

Today's Xuanhuang Ancient City was even livelier than yesterday, with more young faces, all dressed fashionably.

Yun Mengyao had changed into a light blue dress today, which further accentuated her pure and elegant aura. Walking through the crowd, she was like a lotus emerging from mud unstained, exceptionally eye-catching.

"Handsome guys, beautiful ladies, come take a look inside Xuanhuang Pavilion! One hundred Spirit Stones, 100% chance of a drop, guaranteed Yellow-grade at minimum! The only officially designated gem-appraising venue in Xuanhuang Ancient City!"

Suddenly, a shrewd-looking middle-aged man stopped the three. His eyes darted around as he elegantly gestured towards a magnificent building behind him. "With your extraordinary demeanor, you must be the proud talents participating in the Academy Grand Competition. Our Xuanhuang Pavilion is offering a 30% discount for competition participants these days!"

"And today, the Pavilion Master will personally demonstrate," the middle-aged man said sincerely.

"It's great even if you just come to take a look."