Entering Jia Nan Academy

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian had been placed under a restriction by Yao Chen, their cultivation levels suppressed to three-star Dou Ling, and they soon arrived not far from the gates of Jia Nan Academy.

Yao Chen immediately unleashed his aura without reservation, causing the outer academy elders and disciples of Jia Nan Academy to fall into a state of panic.

At that very moment, Great Elder Su Qian, who was within the Inner Academy, sensed this aura and flew rapidly toward the location of Yao Chen.

Upon arriving and seeing the three people before him, Su Qian felt a sense of relief; it did not appear they were here to attack the academy, so he spoke up.

"Senior, what brings you to my Jia Nan Academy?"

Seeing Su Qian arrive, Yao Chen immediately retracted his aura and said to him with a smile.

"Is this Jia Nan Academy? May I ask if you are Elder Su Qian?"

Su Qian looked surprised, not expecting the person before him to know his name, and replied.

"Senior, that is correct, this is indeed Jia Nan Academy, and I am Su Qian."

After receiving confirmation from Su Qian, Yao Chen pointed at Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian and said.

"Elder Su Qian, this old man is named Chen Yao, hailing from a reclusive clan in the Jia Ma Empire. These two are the prodigies of my clan. Having heard that Jia Nan Academy is second to none on the Dou Continent, this old man has brought them here specifically to study."

Su Qian looked toward Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan and said to Yao Chen.

"Senior Chen Yao, what are the current cultivation levels of these two clansmen of yours?"

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian immediately bowed to Su Qian and spoke.

"Elder Su Qian, our cultivation is at the three-star Dou Ling level, and we are both around twelve years old."

Hearing them say they had reached three-star Dou Ling at twelve years old, Su Qian was so shocked he was nearly speechless; for a child from an ordinary family, let alone reaching Dou Ling, even reaching three-star Dou Practitioner at twelve would be considered a genius.

Watching Su Qian's shocked expression, Yao Chen continued.

"Elder Su Qian, can these two clansmen of mine enter Jia Nan Academy?"

Startled by Yao Chen's voice, Su Qian recovered from his stunned state.

"Senior Chen Yao, do these two really wish to come to my Jia Nan Academy to study?"

"Of course they do!"

"Then this humble one shall agree on behalf of our Dean; with their strength, these two must enter our Inner Academy to cultivate."

Seeing that Su Qian had agreed, Yao Chen said to Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian.

"You two stay here and listen well to Elder Su Qian; this old man will take his leave now."

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan bowed to Yao Chen to bid him farewell.

"Understood, goodbye Third Grandfather."

Before they arrived, Xiao Yan and the others had discussed that they could not call him teacher, but rather Third Grandfather.

Seeing this, Su Qian also bowed to Yao Chen to bid him farewell.

"Senior Chen Yao, rest assured, our Jia Nan Academy will certainly do our utmost to guide these two clansmen of yours well."

Yao Chen cupped his hands to bid the three of them farewell and vanished from the spot in an instant.

Su Qian gazed at the empty space where Yao Chen had disappeared and could not help but sigh.

"This Senior Chen Yao has impressive skills; I fear he has already mastered the power of space and is a Dou Zun powerhouse."

He then turned his head to look at Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian and asked.

"Little ones, what are your names?"

Xiao Yan was the first to bow to Su Qian and reply.

"Elder Su Qian, my name is Chen Yan, and this is my younger sister, Chen Yi."

Looking at these two little ones, Su Qian could not help but smile.

"Good children, follow me. Your strength is not suited for cultivation in the Outer Academy; come with me to the Inner Academy."

After Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian both nodded, they followed Su Qian toward the Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian followed closely behind Elder Su Qian, heading toward the Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy.

Along the way, Elder Su Qian walked with steady steps, his robes fluttering in the wind.

Xiao Yan's eyes were filled with anticipation, and he would occasionally exchange low whispers with Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian's expression was slightly nervous, but it was mostly curiosity about the new environment.

They traveled along a winding mountain path; the trees beside the road were lush, and as the breeze blew, the leaves rustled.

Elder Su Qian would occasionally look back, urging the two to keep up.

Arriving at a valley, mist filled the air, and only the sound of a babbling brook could be heard.

Elder Su Qian waved his hands, Dou Qi surging to disperse part of the mist, and led them to continue forward.

Passing through the valley, a magnificent stone gate appeared before their eyes.

Elder Su Qian stopped in his tracks, turned to look at Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, and said.

"Once you pass through this stone gate, you will be in the Inner Academy."

He took the lead and stepped inside, with Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian following closely behind, entering the Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy with hearts full of anticipation.

The Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy was like an independent little world, brimming with mystery and vitality.

The first thing that caught their eyes upon entering the Inner Academy was a vast dueling arena.

Numerous students were dueling on the arena floor, surrounded by the rising and falling cheers of spectators and the flashing radiance of Dou Qi.

Following the path paved with bluestone, they arrived at a tranquil lake.

The lake water was as clear as a mirror, reflecting the weeping willows and pavilions along the shore.

A gentle breeze brushed past, causing ripples to spread across the surface, with fish occasionally leaping out of the water, trailing strings of crystalline droplets.

Walking deeper into the grounds, they reached the students' dormitory area.

Small, exquisite wooden houses were scattered in an orderly fashion amidst the lush trees, with various flowers planted around them, emitting waves of fragrance.

The most eye-catching structure, however, was the core of the Inner Academy's cultivation—the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower.

This tower soared into the clouds, its body constructed from mysterious black rock, exuding an ancient and powerful aura.

Around the tower, the fluctuations of Dou Qi were exceptionally intense, as if countless forces were surging within.

Approaching the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower, one could feel a scorching current of air rushing toward them.

The tower gate was tightly shut, but the light leaking through the cracks made it clear that it contained endless mysteries.

Cultivating inside the tower could greatly increase one's cultivation speed, but it was also accompanied by immense danger.

The Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower was both a sacred cultivation site yearned for by the Inner Academy students and the key to their growth in strength.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian stopped here, and seeing this, Su Qian began to explain things to them.

"To enter this Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower, you need Fire Energy, which can be obtained through trading with Inner Academy students or winning duels. Since you two are new, I will have the other elders bring you Fire Energy Cards and explain the functions of this Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower in detail."

With that said, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian followed Su Qian as they continued forward.

After touring the Inner Academy, Su Qian brought Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan to the residential area, helped them arrange their lodgings, and left after giving them a few instructions.

"Junior Sister, that Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower from earlier must be the location of the Fallen Heart Flame that Teacher mentioned; we must remain vigilant at all times."

Xiao Yan watched Su Qian's retreating figure and spoke to Xiao Yi Xian with a solemn expression.

"Understood, Senior Brother Xiao Yan."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded in agreement to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian settled down securely within the Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy.

As for Yao Chen, after parting ways with them, the soul imprint within his body from the distant desert suddenly transmitted a message.

"Senior, my Snake-People Tribe is facing a grave danger. I implore you to come quickly and protect my Snake-People Tribe from the calamity of extinction!"