Chapter 194

"The Sky Patrol Mirror is a supreme magical treasure forged by combining the power of many of the strongest individuals in the Holy Academy. It is said to be infinitely close to the Emperor Realm, capable of reflecting all illusions. Demons, monsters, and evil spirits have nowhere to hide and are instantly annihilated under its light!"

"But its strength isn't its power; its most crucial feature is that the Sky Patrol Mirror can record all sorts of requirements and conditions and implement them automatically. Moreover, it can operate automatically without requiring prolonged human intervention—that's its greatest strength!"

"Thank you, benefactor. This humble nun has learned a great deal."

"Hey... Little nun, I've never heard of any orthodox Buddhist nuns in the East. Are you from the West?"

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"Amitabha!"

The nun had red lips and white teeth, wore a robe and a monastic hat, and looked only twelve or thirteen years old, yet she seemed to have experienced many vicissitudes and seen through the vanities of the world. She put her hands together, recited a Buddhist chant, did not answer, and turned to leave.

"Hey... Little nun, don't go! I see you're from the West, aren't you? You're new to the East and don't know anyone here. Why don't you join me?"

"Please don't stand on ceremony, sir. This humble nun is not accustomed to being accompanied by strange men. I hope you will understand."

The nun walked hurriedly, her expression suggesting she wanted to avoid the situation.

"Young nun, you are a recluse, why are you so taboo about this? I merely wish to exchange ideas on Daoist principles with you..."

He was only halfway through his sentence.

Two women exuding powerful auras suddenly stood in front of the young nun.

Seeing the two women's imposing aura, the cultivator felt a pang of fear. He forced himself to remain calm and said, "I have other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb your conversation any longer. Farewell!"

Before he could finish speaking...

The male cultivator quickly turned and fled.

After driving away the harasser, the nun put her hands together in prayer and smiled, saying, "Amitabha, thank you two bodhisattvas for driving that person away!"

Ye Ruoshui, ever outspoken, said, "Little nun, I see that your strength far surpasses that person's. Why don't you just drive him away directly, instead of tolerating him all this time?"

"Ruoshui!"

Lin Wanqiu raised her voice.

"Ah! I misspoke..."

Ye Ruoshui looked apologetic.

"It's alright." The nun smiled gently. "This humble nun Ru Lu, a descendant of the Lapis Lazuli Pure Land on Great Bodhi Mountain. You two female bodhisattvas may simply call me Ru Lu; there's no need to be so polite."

"As for why we didn't drive that person away... it's a secret of cultivation, and I can't tell you the truth. Please forgive me!"

"Little Master Ru Lu, please don't take it to heart. I asked without intention and have offended you. Please forgive me!"

Ye Ruoshui said apologetically.

"Ru Lu Little Master Rulu is unfamiliar with the Eastern Pole, why don't you travel with us for the time being? Although we are from the Eastern Pole, we are from the Southern Border, which is located on the edge of the Eastern Pole and is not well received."

Lin Wanqiu made the suggestion sincerely.

Upon hearing this, Ru Lu paused, then murmured, "The Southern Border..."

"Ru Lu know about the Southern Border?"

Lin Wanqiu asked.

Ru Lu the bitterness in one's heart.

More than just knowing?

After her birth, her first destination was the Southern Border.

Before that, she thought that it was not difficult for all beings to do good and to save all beings.

After that, she understood that all beings suffer, all beings are evil, and all beings are difficult to save!

In contrast, the beautiful older sister she met after her birth was indeed a kind person, both inside and out.

After gathering her thoughts, Ru Lu said softly:

"I have traveled in the Southern Border and know a little about it."

Upon hearing Ru Lu mention that she had been to the Southern Border, Ye Ruoshui became slightly excited. Since they were traveling, she had finally met someone with whom she could have something to talk about, and she began to chatter on and on.

Ru Lu listened quietly, while secretly observing Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu, and was taken aback.

She had always thought she was exceptionally talented, but after seeing the talents of Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu, she realized she was just a frog in a well.

Unlike her, the two women did not conceal their auras, revealing their peak Spirit Seed Realm cultivation.

She had clearly seen the rankings from the Trial Tower earlier.

The two girls, ranked seventh and eighth respectively, practically crushed the entire younger generation in the entire Eastern Pole, except for a handful of geniuses!

Both of these exceptionally talented women hailed from the Southern Border.

And they all come from the same country!

Great Xia!

Ru Lu had spent some time in the Southern Border, so she naturally knew about Great Xia.

Of course, all they knew was Princess Xiao's name.

Undisputed number one in the Southern Border.

After leaving the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm, she left the Southern Border, so she was unaware of what happened afterward; otherwise, she would have been even more surprised.

Now, upon learning from Ye Ruoshui that Princess Xiao had once killed a True Demon at the Nascent Soul Realm, he was immediately shocked.

But considering that Princess Xiao won first place in the Trial Tower, it didn't seem so shocking anymore.

After all, geniuses should do genius things.

Seeing Ru Lu's shocked expression, Ye and Lin felt honored.

After all, as Xiao Minghuang's Dao Companion, they naturally shared both honor and disgrace.

As time went by, it was the turn of the three of them to go on stage and compete.

"Sister Lin, you have to do your best! Don't get eliminated in the first round!"

"Hehe... I should be the one saying that. Sister Ruoshui is not good at fighting, so please don't get hurt!"

Before going on stage, Lin Wanqiu and Ye Ruoshui gave each other some words of advice.

Then, the two left each other with a half-smile, and turned to leave.

Ru Lu was somewhat bewildered by what the two were saying.

She wasn't stupid; she could naturally tell that their words were laced with barbs.

But how did these two, who were just having a good time, suddenly start talking to each other?

Could there be some entanglement she's unaware of?

"Never mind, I'm only here at the Holy Academy for training. Once I've obtained the promised item, I'll return to the Western Lands. Their disputes are none of my concern."

Ru Lu sighed inwardly, her eyes filled with regret. She had thought she could save all living beings, but now it seemed that it was all just a pipe dream.

She remains focused on reality, prioritizing the improvement of her own capabilities.

She immediately went up into the ring.

The competition proceeded quickly, and after seven days, the top eight were determined.

The nominees are Jian Chen, Qi Mingdao, Lin Tianyang, Ye Ruoshui, Qi Wangshu, Lin Wanqiu, Ru Lu, and Han Li.

Seven of the eight finalists are geniuses ranked in the top 100 of the Trial Tower. Only the last one briefly entered the top 100 before being squeezed out, but that alone is enough to prove his strength.

Therefore, the claim that the ranking of the Trial Tower can indicate the final ranking of the entry-level trials is not without merit.

It is worth noting that Su Changge, who was originally ranked fourth in the Trial Tower, was unexpectedly defeated by Han Li, who was ranked outside the top 100.

"It seems that besides Princess Xiao, Han Li is the dark horse of this year!"

"Princess Xiao appeared invincible from the start, but Han Li rose from adversity, seemingly showing even greater resilience!"

"A smooth journey is easy, but if you encounter difficulties, it's easy to lose your resolve. Only by enduring countless defeats and rising again after each defeat can you cultivate the heart of a true warrior!"

The whispers of those around her reached Ye Ruoshui's ears. She felt indignant. A series of defeats, an occasional victory—was this what they considered the heart of a strong person? Was an invincible, undefeated spirit a sign of a fragile Dao heart?

What's the logic behind this?

"Hmph! Han Li, is that it! I see you!"

Ye Ruoshui's eyes were sharp as she looked towards a distant arena and noticed an unremarkable figure in white robes disappearing into the crowd.

Having secured his place in the quarterfinals, Han Li quickly jumped off the stage, concealing his aura and appearing no different from an ordinary cultivator.

In this battle, he used some of his strength, but he still managed to defeat Su Changge, a renowned prodigy from a prestigious family.

He didn't care about the fame that came with it, or rather, he saw it as more of a nuisance.

But the Holy Academy's reward was very important to him.

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Seven-Patterned Azure Cloud Pill!

Top grade on the ground floor!

Han Li returned to the training room arranged by the Holy Academy and immediately put the pills into the Small Green Bottle. In less than a moment, he poured out dozens or even hundreds of the same pills from the bottle!

"Small Green Bottle! Small Green Bottle, you are truly my precious treasure!"

He obtained this Small Green Bottle when he was young. As long as he put in the elixir, he could accelerate growth or multiply his own.

With the help of the Small Green Bottle, his cultivation level improved rapidly, and he made a name for himself among the Rogue Cultivator. He also formed Rogue Cultivator Alliance with several other Rogue Cultivator who were far more experienced than him, with the aim of uniting Rogue Cultivator and helping each other.

But he didn't care.

After Han Li joined the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, he used the organization to amass wealth and seize resources from the cultivators who joined the alliance, making the alliance's reputation increasingly tarnished, and few people were willing to join.

Later, when they went to the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm, he was a step too late, but thanks to his quick wit, he still managed to snatch a Moon Spirit Fruit right under the nose of the Dragon Tiger Sect.

Later, he received news that a great calamity was about to befall the Great Xia, so he went to the neighboring Qin Prefecture to seek refuge.

As expected, the Southern Border was subsequently engulfed in a civil war between ten kingdoms and a rebellion by the True Demons, causing immense suffering to the people.

Because of his keen intuition and bold judgment, he escaped danger several times and gained great benefits.

Later, they even acquired the Treasure Seeking Rat, a powerful tool!

With his foresight, he seized opportunities everywhere, rapidly improving his cultivation. In just a few years, he reached the peak of the Divine Sea Realm!

If Xiao Minghuang hadn't suddenly appeared in the Marketplace, he would definitely have been able to seize all the opportunities before the trial began through clever maneuvering.

Because he missed those opportunities, even if he exhausts all his resources, he still has no chance to be number one in the trial!

"Hateful!"

Han Li's face was grim; the second stage of the introductory trial was his greatest chance.

This stage only tests individual strength, and when the strength difference is not significant, it comes down to who has more and more unexpected methods.

This is his biggest chance!

By the third stage, he knew he couldn't possibly defeat those powerful families from holy lands who numbered in the hundreds or thousands on his own.

"Sigh! Well then, if we really can't defeat them by force, let's plan our next move!"

He now only has one chance left: to break through to the Embryonic Shadow Realm before the semi-finals. That way, he can suppress his opponents with his higher level and win first place!

However, breaking through to the Embryonic Shadow Realm is extremely difficult. Even Han Li needs to spend some time accumulating experience, otherwise he wouldn't be sure if he would have a chance to reach the Embryonic Shadow Realm.

But if we succeed, we can aim for first place!

At that time, he will receive a reward from the Holy Academy!

The ultimate master who has attained sainthood through apprenticeship!