Amid such peaceful cultivation, Xiao Yan could scarcely feel the passage of time.
His black hair grew rapidly like wild grass, and perhaps because there was too much blood-colored energy within him, it gradually turned blood-red as well.
Viewed from a distance, Xiao Yan now looked like a man made of blood, exuding traces of a terrifying aura.
Xiao Yan paid little attention to the changes on the surface of his body. He knew they were caused by absorbing too much energy and being unable to control it properly. Once he had complete command of the energy within him, everything would naturally return to normal.
All he needed to do now was steady his mind completely and feel the ever-growing strength within his body.
The Black-Corner Region.
The Xiao Empire's Conquest Marshal, Jia Xingtian, and Deputy Marshal, Yan Luotian, had led the imperial army into the heart of the Black-Corner Region.
Nearly a third of the Black-Corner Region had already become territory of the Xiao Empire. It had taken the empire only a little over three months to accomplish this feat.
During that time, more than thirty major factions in the Black-Corner Region had submitted to the Xiao Empire. Of course, some had resisted. Those who dared resist were torn out by the roots, their sects trampled flat by the imperial army.
Today, the Xiao Empire's two marshals, Jia Xingtian and Yan Luotian, arrived together in Jia Nan City.
This was where Jia Nan Academy's Outer Academy was located.
"Marshal Jia, I understand your purpose perfectly. But throughout its history, Jia Nan Academy has never been governed by an outside power. I'm afraid the academy cannot meet your demand!"
In the Outer Academy's main hall, Academy Head Hu Gan looked at Jia Xingtian and Yan Luotian with hesitation