The main campus of the Hidden Dao Academy is located in Hidden Dao Mountain in the Central Region.
According to legend, Hidden Dao Mountain was passed down from High Antiquity times.
Legend has it that the Hidden Dao Mountain is full of profound Concept, and if one has the right fortuitous opportunity, one can comprehend them.
The first dean of the Hidden Dao Academy attained enlightenment in Hidden Dao Mountain and emerged from the Central Region in one fell swoop!
Thus, the Hidden Dao Academy was founded.
Accompanying Ye Qiubai was Jian Chaomian from the Northern Region.
Tian Cheng of the Eastern Region, and Zhang He of the Western Region.
The four of them reunited.
Jian Chaomian looked at Ye Qiubai and said, "You've reached the Qi Sea Realm? Shall we spar again sometime?"
Now, Jian Chaomian has also fully comprehended the Sword Intent.
He even reached the Late Qi Sea Realm.
Naturally, he wanted to have a match with Ye Qiubai.
Ye Qiubai smiled and nodded.
Tian Cheng chuckled from the side, "Now that you've Qi Sea Realm, we're probably even less of a match for you."
Zhang He remained smiling and didn't say anything.
However, since that exchange between the four regions, his aura has become even more restrained.
Just then, a man walked over from ahead.
The man, his expression cold, looked at the four of them and said, "From the branch academy? Follow me."
His tone was extremely indifferent!
The four of them didn't pay any attention.
She followed the man forward.
As the man walked, he said, "The rules at the main hospital might be different from yours. You should be careful. There are two forbidden areas in the main hospital that you absolutely cannot enter without permission."
The first one is the Ancestral Mountain, the place where the Supreme Elders cultivate in seclusion.
The second is the Dao-Seeking Mountain, which can only be entered if you have enough points.
Tian Cheng asked curiously, "What kind of place is Dao-Seeking Mountain?"
The man glanced at him, seemingly impatient, and explained, " Dao-Seeking Mountain immortality and enlightenment. After breaking through to the Qianyuan Realm, one can sense the Dao Intent within it. Beyond that, I know nothing."
Upon hearing this, Tian Cheng and the others were somewhat surprised.
The Concept one creates can greatly enhance one's combat power.
For example, the Sword Intent of Ye Qiubai and Jian Chaomian!
These are things that can only be encountered by chance and cannot be sought after.
However, one has the opportunity to gain enlightenment while on the Dao-Seeking Mountain.
Tian Cheng felt a surge of emotion.
As expected of the Central Region General Hospital, its foundation is so profound!
The man continued, "Next, you can choose to join different halls. Besides the Dao discussions, there are three trial grounds."
They separately refine the spirit, refine the body, and undergo a hundred refinements.
Refining the spirit is refining the soul, refining the body is training the physical body, Land of Hundred Refinements is the battlefield for actual combat.
At the same time, there will be a leaderboard in the Trial Grounds. The top ten will receive points, which can be exchanged for items or opportunities to enter the Dao-Seeking Mountain.
As they talked, they arrived at their lodgings.
Jian Chaomian's and Ye Qiubai's cave abode are close together and belong to the Sword Hall.
Tian Cheng and Zhang He were in the Martial Hall.
The group rested for a while.
They then gathered together.
Tian Cheng looked at Ye Qiubai and the other person and said, " Zhang He and I are planning to go check out the Land of Body Refinement first. What about you two?"
Ye Qiubai and Jian Chaomian exchanged a glance.
Jian Chaomian said, "I'm going to the Land of Hundred Refinements. Brother Ye, would you like to come along?"
Ye Qiubai nodded; he had the same idea.
Immediately afterward, Jian Chaomian drew his sword and laughed, "Shall we have a spar before we go? I want to see how big the gap is between us now."
Ye Qiubai nodded and took out the wooden sword.
Tian Cheng and Zhang He stepped back voluntarily.
Jian Chaomian narrowed his eyes and slashed at Ye Qiubai with his sword!
Sword Intent permeated this cave abode!
Now, Jian Chaomian's Sword Intent is completely different from before; it is far more powerful than ever!
His strength at the Late Qi Sea Realm was also clearly evident!
After all, one cannot judge Ye Qiubai by ordinary standards!
Watching this scene, Tian Cheng couldn't help but sigh, " Jian Chaomian's strength has improved quite a bit. I'm afraid I can't even withstand a single sword strike from him now."
Zhang He, still smiling, said, "Even my Buddhist Vajra Body probably can't withstand this sword strike."
Upon seeing this, Ye Qiubai's expression remained unchanged, and Sword Intent surged from his wooden sword.
He then swung his sword and slashed out.
The Sword Intent transformed into streaks of Sword-Ray, slashing towards Jian Chaomian's Sword Intent!
It may look ordinary, but the sharp edge it contains is enough to make anyone's heart tremble!
Jian Chaomian felt the sharp Sword Intent within it, and his expression changed slightly!
He didn't dodge or evade, and instead slashed forward!
A clash between Sword Intent Sword Intent!
However, Jian Chaomian's Sword Intent was as fragile as rotten wood, easily defeated!
It was directly cleaved by Ye Qiubai's sharp Sword Intent!
Jian Chaomian stepped back slightly, and Ye Qiubai also withdrew his attack in time.
Seeing this, Jian Chaomian smiled wryly and said, "I thought that once I comprehended Sword Intent and entered the Late Qi Sea Realm, I would be able to narrow the gap with you, but I didn't expect it to widen even further."
While Jian Chaomian was making progress, Ye Qiubai was making even greater progress.
Moreover, Ye Qiubai's Sword Intent has already reached the level of Great Sword Master, which is far superior to Jian Chaomian's novice Sword Intent.
Tian Cheng sighed, "Who would have thought that the Southern Region, which we once looked down upon, would produce such a brilliant talent as Brother Ye?"
Zhang He nodded in agreement, saying, "I really want to meet Brother Ye's master. Who is it that could train such an outstanding disciple as Brother Ye?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiubai smiled and said, "My master? He seems to have nothing to do, but his skills are the most outstanding I have ever seen, without exception."
"Then Brother Ye, you must introduce us!"
"That depends on Master's mood."
"Alright, alright, let's go. Let's go check out that trial grounds and see what makes the talents from the main academy so outstanding!"
After speaking, Tian Cheng and Zhang He headed to the Land of Body Refinement.
Jian Chaomian then followed Ye Qiubai to the Land of Hundred Refinements.
The Land of Hundred Refinements is located in a mountain rift valley.
Around the rift valley, many disciples stopped to watch.
They were looking at a black stone tablet ahead!
The stone tablet is engraved with ten names; clearly, this is the so-called ranking.
The first place is engraved with the three characters "Guan Zongyan "!
After Guan Zongyan's name, the 47th layer is engraved.
"What does the 47th floor mean?"
Jian Chaomian asked in confusion.
Someone nearby overheard this and, out of kindness, explained, "A new disciple, perhaps? This Land of Hundred Refinements is divided into 50 levels; the lower you go, the stronger the Devil Beast that appear!"
Someone nearby said, "The last three levels haven't been set foot in for a hundred years. I wonder if Senior Brother Guan has any chance..."
"However, since you are new disciples, it would be best if you trained on the first five levels. After the fifth level, the Devil Beast beasts will be much stronger, so proceed according to your abilities."
Jian Chaomian smiled and nodded, "Thank you."
After saying that, the two looked at each other and walked towards the rift valley.
PS: Chapter 70 was previously an update notification, but it has now been changed to the main text. If you missed it, you can skip back to take a look.
Two chapters are a normal update; four chapters would be compensation...