Scripture Library

As the two were speaking, Vice Dean Hu Gan walked in.

"The two of you, the day has arrived. Follow me to the Scripture Library now."

Xiao Yan was actually feeling quite expectant; after all, having entered the Inner Academy two years ahead of schedule, he might just run into those people from the original story.

At this moment, the top three finishers were all waiting in one place for Xiao Yan and the others. Because Xiao Yan and Xun Er had occupied two of the spots, only the top three were eligible to enter the Scripture Library this time.

Han Yue, with her silver hair and a figure so graceful it was breathtaking, stood coldly in place.

She was extremely dissatisfied with the school's arrangements, as she couldn't believe two freshmen who had just entered the academy were allowed to occupy spots in the top five.

Standing to the side was Bai Cheng, the cousin of Bai Shan from the original story. He said with a sinister tone, "It seems these two must be connected. In all my years, I, Bai Cheng, have never seen anyone gain the qualifications to enter the Inner Academy the moment they step into the school."

Another was Yao Sheng, a lackey of Liu Qing, who was quite effeminate.

All three felt annoyed by Xiao Yan's arrival.

Bai Cheng, in particular, was thinking viciously, This kid who just arrived had better not annoy me. Otherwise, I will definitely teach him a lesson.

Just as they were talking, Hu Gan arrived with Xiao Yan and Xun Er.

The moment Bai Cheng saw Xun Er, his anger dissipated by more than half.

"Xiao Yan, let me introduce you."

Hu Gan introduced the three of them to Xiao Yan. Bai Cheng walked over, intending to shake hands with Xun Er, but Xiao Yan reached out and grabbed his hand instead.

"Hello there. We'll be classmates from now on," Xiao Yan said with a smile. Out of respect for the Vice Dean, Bai Cheng found it difficult to lash out.

As the group chatted, Xiao Yan could feel Han Yue stealing glances at him, though he chose not to point it out.

Instead, while the others were talking, Xiao Yan checked his own panel.

Name: Xiao Yan
Age: 16 years and 2 months
Strength: Three-Star Dou Ling
Alchemist Rank: Tier 3 Alchemist
Cultivation Method: Burning Decision (Xuan-tier High Grade)
Dou Techniques: Eight Extremities Collapse (Xuan-tier High Grade), Mystic Divination Palm (Xuan-tier Low Grade), Heaven Collapsing Technique (Xuan-tier High Grade), Flame Splitting Wave-Devouring Ruler (Di-tier Low Grade)
Summoned Powerhouses: Hai Bodong (Seven-Star Dou Huang), Eight-Winged Black Emperor Snake (Peak Dou Huang), Yun Potian (Three-Star Dou Wang)
Summoned Count: 3/4
Exotic Fire: Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, Green Lotus Core Flame
Items: Mysterious Heavy Ruler
Summoning Talisman: One Intermediate Summoning Talisman
Summoning Points: 6000 (Can be exchanged for various items in the System Mall)

Xiao Yan was surprised to find Star-Adding Cards in the mall!

Moreover, these Star-Adding Cards had different prices depending on the level.

For a Dou Ling like Xiao Yan, a Star-Adding Card cost 500 Summoning Points, while for a Dou Huang, it cost 1000 points.

Xiao Yan still had many uses for these Summoning Points, and this price made his heart ache a little.

However, the system had also introduced a new lottery wheel, which was something Xiao Yan found hard to resist; he wanted to go and pull for a prize right now.

Still, he held back, deciding to wait until he was alone.

After thinking for a long time, Han Yue walked up to Xiao Yan and said, "You must be Xiao Yan, the one rumored to be a Dou Ling at sixteen."

Xiao Yan nodded with a smile. Not wanting to make Xun Er jealous, he did not wish to have too much contact with Han Yue.

Once Hu Gan finished speaking, he led Xiao Yan and the others to the perimeter of the Scripture Library.

Elder Yao had cut off his connection with Xiao Yan, saying that someone here could sense him.

Hu Gan shouted toward the opposite side, and two figures in black robes appeared.

They were none other than the trump cards of Canaan Academy, the Qian and Bai Elders.

Qian Mu looked at Xiao Yan and Xun Er and remarked, "The students of this generation are quite young, though their strength is decent."

Bai Lie added, "This young man actually possesses two types of Exotic Fire. It seems we've found a great treasure in this year's recruitment. I suspect the Dean would rush back immediately if he knew."

After the two elders spoke a few words, they explained the rules of the Scripture Library and let them all inside.

As soon as he entered the Scripture Library, Xiao Yan saw many orbs of light.

Bai Cheng and Yao Sheng rushed forward impatiently, trying to grab the orbs, while Xiao Yan, who knew the rules, stood in place and began searching for the orbs with the most intense radiance in the air.

Seeing Xiao Yan's behavior, Han Yue also stood quietly in place to wait.

Finally, Xiao Yan spotted an exceptionally bright orb of light, so he flapped his Purple Cloud Wings and flew toward it in a flash.

Bai Cheng and Yao Sheng, who were in the midst of their own search, both froze in their tracks as they watched Xiao Yan fly up to the orb.

"Eight Extremities Collapse!"

With a thunderous sonic boom, the orb was shattered, and a glowing scroll drifted out.

Seeing Xiao Yan make his move, Bai Cheng couldn't help but shout, "He's actually a three-star Great Fighter!"

Bai Cheng was already over twenty years old and was only a five-star Great Fighter; he hadn't expected Xiao Yan to have reached the three-star Great Fighter level at just sixteen.

It was truly infuriating to compare oneself to others. The look in Han Yue's eyes as she gazed at Xiao Yan held a hint of awe, but even more admiration.

Yao Sheng clenched his fists tightly; he hadn't expected this guy Xiao Yan to actually have some real skill.

"As expected, how could someone the academy values so highly be a loser? A sixteen-year-old Great Fighter is truly a heaven-sent talent," Yao Sheng spat out, word by word.

He had originally been the frontrunner for first place with his cultivation as a six-star Great Fighter. Now, seeing Xiao Yan, he actually felt a sense of inferiority.

Xiao Yan grabbed the scroll and opened it to take a look.

"Earth-tier intermediate cultivation method, Blazing Flame Decision!"

Xiao Yan thought for a moment and immediately tossed the manual to Xun Er.

"Xun Er, this cultivation method is better suited for you. It would be best to replace your current one with this after you break through to the Great Fighter level."

Xun Er held the scroll and asked, "Brother Xiao Yan, your own cultivation method isn't Earth-tier, is it? Wouldn't it be better for you to keep this?"

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Due to certain reasons, I cannot change my cultivation method yet. So, you should be the one to keep it."

After saying this, Xiao Yan began searching for other light orbs again, as there was a time limit for this event. The other three people quickly resumed their search as well.

Xiao Yan searched repeatedly for the remainder of the time. In the end, he obtained an Earth-tier primary battle skill, Flame Cloud Fist!

When used in conjunction with an Exotic Fire, this battle skill complemented it perfectly, making it even more powerful—it could even rival an Earth-tier intermediate battle skill.

Xiao Yan happened to possess an Exotic Fire, which would allow him to unleash the full potential of this battle skill.

Thus, Xiao Yan was quite satisfied.

Finally, all five of them were teleported outside. Hu Gan said a few brief words before letting everyone return.

He would take Xiao Yan and the others to the Inner Academy in three days.

After Xiao Yan and Xun Er returned, Xun Er began to switch her cultivation method.

Xiao Yan, meanwhile, spent 1,000 Summoning Points in the system mall to exchange for two Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pills.

He gave one to Xun Er and consumed the other himself.

Because the Star-Adding Card had limitations, Xiao Yan could only raise his strength by one star. Although the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill could theoretically boost his strength by three stars, the Star-Adding Card could not be used three times.

Thinking about the Fire Energy Hunting Competition in three days, Xiao Yan wanted to improve his strength as quickly as possible to better handle the situation.

Elder Yao didn't say much this time, only telling Xiao Yan to properly practice his battle skills once he reached the Inner Academy.

Just like that, Xiao Yan jumped to a seven-star Great Fighter. However, his Summoning Points had shrunk by 1,500.