Meanwhile, Great Cosmos Holy Academy.
Even though he was dressed in black, the young man was as fiery as fire. His face was calm as he stared at the huge stone tablet in front of him, his eyes filled with a resolute and ruthless intent.
If Dongfang Muxue were here, she would definitely recognize that this was the genius she admired so much.
Compared to when he first appeared in the Great Cosmos Holy Academy, he has grown a lot and matured a lot.
His face, which was originally somewhat childish and always had a slightly shy smile, has become more sharp, with his eyebrows as sharp as knives, deeply etched into his temples.
If Lin Xuan were here, he would definitely recognize this young man... no, he should say youth, as one of his disciples.
This was Wang Yan, whom he had been searching for for a long time.
No one expected that although Wang Yan came to the Eastern Continent like everyone else, he did not end up in the Eastern Continent, but in a small world controlled by a certain power!
only...
His situation is not very good.
Wang Yan blinked slowly, suppressing the emotions surging within him.
I've been here for a long time.
So much has happened in the last few years.
That was enough to expose his talent.
Or rather, he never hid it; from the very beginning, his talent was known to everyone, which is why he was able to enter the Great Cosmos Holy Academy.
Unfortunately...
Being naturally gifted can sometimes be a burden.
Rumors circulated that he possessed extraordinary talent but lacked social skills, making his talent a complete waste.
Thinking of what those people had said, Wang Yan couldn't help but smile sarcastically.
He certainly understood social etiquette and interpersonal relationships.
However, he didn't want to understand it here.
If understanding these people's so-called social skills means joining their ranks, becoming their most useful henchmen, and accepting their patronage, then he'd rather not understand.
As a result, he was suppressed, ostracized, and had resources withheld.
Now, they don't even have the most basic Cultivation Resources left.
However, the Nine Netherworlds Netherflame Physique is incredibly terrifying.
Even though he didn't have many Cultivation Resources, and only the ones he obtained through his own efforts, he still managed to persevere and reach the Heavenly Venerable Realm.
only...
He can tolerate it, but some people cannot.
Thinking of the beautiful image in his mind, Wang Yan took a deep breath, and a surge of anger reignited in his eyes.
He could allow these people to withhold the valuable resources he used for cultivation.
It doesn't matter.
He always finds a way to get it.
After all, he never intended to become a disciple of the Great Cosmos Holy Academy, nor did he plan to serve the Taiyu Divine Dynasty. So, it's fine if these things are deducted.
However, he did take on the tasks assigned by the academy on a regular basis.
He deserves those basic resources.
But now they're even using this as a pretext to withhold it.
For him, that wasn't just basic resources, it was Hong'er's life!!
Thinking of Hong'er, Wang Yan closed his eyes again, reminding himself not to get excited and that caution was always the best policy.
However, the flames in his eyes grew even darker.
Li Hong.
She was the person he desperately wanted to save.
She was also his fiancée.
The two were engaged back in the Profound Domain, and even in his most desperate times, she never gave up on him.
At that time, I was just an ordinary disciple of a sect, and to be with her was considered a mismatch between me and others.
But she never felt disgusted; in fact, she comforted herself often.
Even when the Starfall Peak the Azure Yang Sword Sect faced disbandment, she remained steadfast.
From that moment on, Wang Yan vowed that in this life, he could let down anyone, but he could not let down his master and the only woman who loved him unwaveringly.
When the Profound Domain was struck by disaster, countless people were transferred to the Eastern Continent, Li Household was naturally among those who were taken care of and transferred.
However, Li Hong's aptitude and cultivation were only average.
She lacked both talent and strength, and ended up in the Desolate Wood Forest of the Taiyu Divine Dynasty's small world, where she was injured again by the Demon Beast. Fortunately, he had fallen with her and appeared in the same place, saving her from this misfortune.
But they only managed to save Li Hong, who was still alive.
She was injured.
He was badly injured.
His soul and body were severely damaged, and he was on the verge of death.
It was for this reason that Wang Yan chose to join the Great Cosmos Holy Academy, constantly taking on missions from the Mission Hall to acquire resources, keeping Li Hong alive, and trying to find a better medicine to treat her.
But since he's taking on the task, he's bound to reveal his true abilities.
This led to a series of consequences...
Now, because he refused to become an apprentice, some people with ulterior motives have interfered and are no longer giving him any resources.
This drove Wang Yan to a dead end.
He slowly exhaled, took a step forward, and the determination in his eyes became even more evident.
He then raised his hand, drew a dagger, and without hesitation cut his palm, letting the blood splatter onto the stone tablet in front of him.
Before him stood the entrance to the Stele Forest of the Great Cosmos Holy Academy.
It is a place where countless students go into seclusion to break through their limitations, and also a place to hone their skills.
This place is full of opportunities, but of course, it is also full of dangers.
It's less a place of fortuitous opportunity and more a forbidden zone. However, it doesn't prohibit students from entering. Those who choose to enter are mostly gamblers who have no other choice but to seek a miracle in the face of life and death.
Wang Yan cherishes his life.
He still wanted to see his senior and junior brothers, and his master; he hadn't yet left this secluded corner to properly see the outside world.
but...
He was at his wit's end.
The stone tablet was activated, the restriction was lifted, and the Stele Forest had granted him entry; there was no turning back.
Wang Yan calmly lowered his eyes, gazing at the restrictive formation so close at hand. Suddenly, he smiled, the last trace of hesitation in his eyes completely vanishing.
He needs Stele Forest.
They need the treasures in the Forest of Stele Forest, they need to become stronger, and break through to a higher level.
If he can break through to the Thearch Realm, he is confident that he can win first place in this year's freshman competition.
If you get first place, you can choose any item from the academy's treasure vault.
Great Cosmos Holy Academy has a very deep foundation.
Wang Yan believed that there must be something inside to save Li Hong.
His lips twitched slightly, revealing an unwavering resolve.
He knew that once he went in, there were only two possibilities: either he would succeed, or he would fail.
Moreover, the latter is the most likely.
It's even highly possible that they might lose their own qualifications.
Losing your qualifications is a minor issue.
Perhaps, I might die inside and never see my master again...
Master...
Thinking about it, Wang Yan touched the broken Sword Pavilion at his waist with lingering affection, a trace of nostalgia appearing in his eyes, and then gently shook his head.
Then, with unwavering resolve, he stepped inside, his figure gradually disappearing into the void.