Arrival

At this moment, Xiao Yu, Zi Yan, and Lin Xiuya were already seated in the Challenger Seat. The remaining eleven people on the Inner Academy's Strong Ranking all twitched their lips slightly when they saw these three. Zi Yan was self-explanatory, Xiao Yu was Dou Wang (Battle King) and everyone in the Inner Academy basically knew that, Lin Xiuya had been sitting in second place for quite some time.

In their eyes, the only person who could challenge them was Liu Qing, so the other ten people all looked at Liu Qing.

After pondering for a moment, Liu Qing looked at Great Elder Su Qian on the high platform and said, "I will forfeit the challenge and directly enter the top ten elimination round!"

Everyone was stunned to hear Liu Qing's words; Liu Qing would actually give up this challenge opportunity.

Great Elder Su Qian smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Alright, since none of you have any challenges, then I announce that Zi Yan, Xiao Yu, and Lin Xiuya will directly enter the top ten. The top ten elimination rounds will begin tomorrow!"

As night fell, Xiao Yu's residence was filled with people. Zi Yan sat to one side, chewing on the pills Xiao Yu had refined. Xiao Yan glanced around and said, "Three spots have already been secured for tomorrow's top ten elimination round. That means seven people will be chosen from eleven to enter the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower for Heart Flame Origin Body Tempering!"

Lin Yan, sitting to the side, curled his lip and said, "That Liu Qing guy definitely lacks confidence in his own strength, otherwise why doesn't he challenge Lin Xiuya?"

Xiao Yu chuckled and said, "Strength is fundamental. Without absolute strength, Liu Qing wouldn't fight Lin Xiuya, because he also needs to Heart Flame Origin Body Tempering. There's no need to waste time on this. After the competition ends, isn't there still the Inner Academy's sparring matches? That's when we can have a proper, satisfying fight!"

Xiao Yan sighed inwardly, "It seems the top ten elimination round tomorrow will be quite difficult!"

However, Xiao Yan is not too worried now. The successful refining of the Earth Spirit Pill means that he can start to devour the Fallen Heart Flame after the Inner Academy's Strong Ranking Competition. So whether he enters the top ten or not is not very important to him. However, given his personality, it would be very difficult for him to admit defeat directly!

The next day.

On the third and final day of the Strong Ranking Competition, the crowd in the Central Square was even larger than the previous two days. Today was the day to determine the top ten on the Strong Ranking, and no one could miss such a fierce competition.

At the same time, four figures appeared in Peace Town, which is on the outskirts of the Jia Nan Academy. They were Lu Man and their companions, who had rested outside Peace Town for a night before entering.

They were stopped by the Law Enforcement Team as soon as they stepped into Peace Town. Lu Man and her companions did not cause any trouble. After swallowing the pills, they entered Peace Town and then rode their Griffin Beast towards the Outer Academy of the Jia Nan Academy.

As they drew closer to the Jia Nan Academy, both Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin felt a surge of excitement, while Nalan Yanran also felt a touch of apprehension.

Lu Man Dou Emperor also attracted the attention of the Jia Nan Academy. So, after Lu Man and his group landed in Jia Nan City, they saw a group of elders from the Outer Academy standing in front of them. The elder in the lead looked at Lu Man with a smile and asked, "May I ask what brings Elder Heavenly Snake Mansion to our Jia Nan Academy?"

Lu Man frowned slightly as she looked at the old man before her. Sensing the powerful aura emanating from the old man, she was startled. She then cupped her hands and said, "I am Lu Man, an elder of the Heavenly Snake Mansion. I have come to the Jia Nan Academy with my disciple to visit an old friend. Is that alright?"

The old man chuckled and said, "Oh? I am Hu Gan, the vice Outer Academy. May I ask who you are looking for?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Lin hurriedly said, "I'm looking for Young Master Xiao Yu. Do you know Xiao Yu?"

Lu Man glanced at Qing Lin with a hint of helplessness, but she could understand Qing Lin's feelings at the moment. She didn't say anything, but looked at Hu Gan.

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's name, Hu Gan paused slightly, looking at Qing Lin with some surprise, and said, "You know Xiao Yu? But he's no longer in the Outer Academy!"

Qing Lin's expression suddenly changed. "What? Young Master Xiao Yu isn't here?"

Hu Gan smiled and said, "That's right, his strength is enough for him to enter the Inner Academy of the Jia Nan Academy. He entered the Inner Academy several months ago!"

Upon hearing this, Qing Lin blushed with embarrassment and silently scolded herself, "Why was I in such a hurry!"

Lu Man glanced at Qing Lin with amusement, then looked at Hu Gan, "Can we enter the Inner Academy?"

Hu Gan shook his head slightly and said, "The Inner Academy is different from the Outer Academy; you can't just come and go as you please. If you want to find Xiao Yu, I can pass on a message to him!"

Lu Man pondered for a moment and said, "That's fine then. Please ask Dean Hu Gan to tell them that Qing Lin from the Heavenly Snake Mansion has arrived!"

Hu Gan nodded and said, "Alright, you can rest in Jia Nan City now. You should be able to see Xiao Yu tomorrow!"

Lu Man, along with Qing Lin and the others, found an inn in Jia Nan City and settled down.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan in the Inner Academy were unaware that Qing Lin and Nalan Yanran were already at the Jia Nan Academy.

Black Seal City, the main hall of the Eight Fan Sect headquarters.

"A bunch of useless trash! I told you to keep a close eye on the people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion, and you still lost them! Go find them now! Also, go and inform the Medicine Emperor that the people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion have escaped!" Yuan Yi roared at the disciples kneeling below.

"Yes!" The subordinate hurriedly ran out.

Yuan Yi's expression was somewhat uncertain. The Heavenly Snake Mansion, relying on its strength, had actually run away without saying goodbye, truly disregarding the Eight Fan Sect.

When Medicine Emperor Han Feng of Maple City, learned that the people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion had disappeared, he cursed Yuan Yi as a piece of trash in his heart, but even he was helpless at the moment.

Inside a dark cave not far from the Jia Nan Academy, a black mist suddenly emerged and gradually formed a human shape, with two other black mists in front of this human shape.

"Welcome, esteemed elder!" A hoarse voice, extremely respectful, came from within the two clouds of black mist.

The humanoid black mist said calmly, "Have you found Yao Chen's soul yet? The Heavenly Venerable is extremely concerned about this matter!"

"Elder, we have confirmed that Yao Chen's soul is in the Jia Nan Academy, or rather, it is beside someone named Xiao Yan," the black mist said.

"This time, I have come to assist you on the orders of the Heavenly Venerable. By the way, why don't I see Qing Hai?" the Venerable asked, looking at them.

"The Soul Lord of Qing Hai is still with Han Feng," the black mist said.

The elder snorted coldly and said, "Han Feng is no longer of much use to the Soul Hall. After this matter is over, the Soul Hall will also take Han Feng's soul. Tell Qing Hai to come see me as soon as he returns!"

"Yes!"

The venerable elder's humanoid black mist gradually dissipated into the cold, gloomy cave.

In a primeval forest in the Northwest Continent, space suddenly began to fluctuate, and a black hole the size of a bowl gradually appeared. Then, it slowly expanded rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and several figures darted out directly from the black hole.

These figures hovered high in the sky. The leader, his sharp gaze slowly sweeping across the heavens, sighed softly, "The energy of heaven and earth here is so scarce. Xun'er has truly suffered here!"