Chapter 1262: Chapter 1262: The Hundred Schools Tournament
"Refreshing." The Vice Dean’s face showed satisfaction.
But then, he frowned, "You may be straightforward, but your habit of not getting up early without a profit should be changed."
Xiao Yi nodded, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and asked, "Vice Dean has not yet answered my question."
The grand event is held by the Five Major Academies, and the rewards are also provided by them.
In this way, if the disciples of the Five Major Academies lose, they lose not only their reputation but also a year’s worth of cultivation items for their academy.
And if they win, it is just as expected, merely reclaiming what is theirs, gaining nothing extra.
By all appearances, the Five Major Academies seem to be losing out.
The Vice Dean shook his head and said, "You don’t need to concern yourself with this; just focus on the competition."
"I can only tell you that the top five academies in the previous Hundred Schools Competition gained significant rewards."
"Naturally, it’s only right for the Five Major Academies to host this year’s Hundred Schools Competition."
"Alright," the Vice Dean said solemnly, "prepare yourself; we are about to depart."
"Hmm." Xiao Yi nodded.
The Vice Dean turned and left.
At this moment, Qing Lin walked quickly toward Xiao Yi, looking surprised.
"Xiao Yi," Qing Lin said in a low, shocked whisper as he approached Xiao Yi, "just now, the Vice Dean was in a bad mood, and I didn’t dare to provoke him."
"But you went ahead and talked back to him."
"Luckily, he didn’t lose his temper."
Qing Lin was naturally referring to Xiao Yi’s earlier retort, saying ’then I just won’t participate’.
"Haha." Xiao Yi chuckled, "No, he won’t."
"Knowing the Vice Dean’s character, if I hadn’t talked back, he would have lectured endlessly."
"Besides, I don’t know much about the Hundred Schools Competition yet. If I hadn’t confronted him, would he have explained it to me just now?"
"Now it actually saved quite a bit of time."
"True." Qing Lin responded, "That old fellow, he always has things to say."
"And when he’s teaching a lesson, there’s no end to it either."
"But once he can’t win an argument, he can’t maintain face and will stop talking."
Not far away, the Vice Dean, who was heading towards a group of elders, paused and looked at the two with a dark face, "Do you two think I’m deaf?"
The two faces showed embarrassment, and they lowered their voices.
"By the way," Qing Lin looked at Xiao Yi and said, "You wouldn’t really be planning not to participate in this Hundred Schools Competition, would you?"
Nearby, Mo Youu walked over slowly, smiling, "I noticed the intense sound of breaking through the sky by Junior Brother Xiao Yi earlier, indicating a secret technique was used to forcibly boost his speed and return at full speed."
As he spoke, Mo Youu looked at Qing Lin and said, "If Junior Brother Xiao Yi weren’t planning to participate, why would he return at such full speed?"
Xiao Yi smiled, "Not necessarily. I returned at full speed to see if the academy needs me to compete."
"If needed, I will participate; if not, I can go out for training."
"Of course, having a reward would be even better," Xiao Yi joked with a smile.
The three chatted casually.
At this time, in the distance, the Vice Dean cupped his hands to the elders and said, "This time, I’ll have to trouble Elder Yun Yuan to lead the team."
"Yes." Elder Yun Yuan nodded.
In the distance, Xiao Yi heard this and asked in confusion, "Is the Vice Dean not leading the team?"
Qing Lin shook his head and said, "That old fellow seems to have other matters to attend to. He’ll catch up directly to the Heavenly Hidden Academy once he’s done."
The Hundred Schools Competition is held at the number one ranked Heavenly Hidden Academy.
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A grand group left the Black Cloud Academy.
In fact, there are still two months before the actual start of the Hundred Schools Competition.
However, the Black Cloud Academy is very far from the Heavenly Hidden Academy, and these two months must be spent on travel.
Xiao Yi still remembered that when he initially traveled from the Heavenly Hidden Academy to the Black Cloud Academy, it took him more than half a month.
But at that time, it was the Vice Dean leading the way.
The Vice Dean is one of the Ten Great Hall Masters, a Martial Arts Emperor renowned for many years.
Even at his speed, it still took that much time.
Now, it is the disciples of the Black Cloud Academy traveling, so naturally, more time is allotted.
The group is led by Elder Yun Yuan, Elder Hei Xuan, and three other elders, a total of five elders.
There are 10 deacons.
But Hui Deacon is not among them.
There are 50 disciples in total.
The entire Black Cloud Academy has at most a few hundred disciples.
And these 50 are the top disciples in the academy.
Apart from Mo Youu and Qing Lin, who entered earlier, there are also a few new disciples from this cohort.
Xiao Yi and Tong Ye stand prominently among them.
For true Martial Arts Geniuses, the length of time since entry doesn’t mean much.
Time, too, means nothing.
Real monsters grow at a pace that defies everyone’s expectations.
Of course, this time at the Hundred Schools Competition, they will also witness many Heavenly Talents from the Central Region.
The Hundred Schools Competition almost encompasses the famous Heavenly Talents from each region.
Black Cloud Academy ranks 12th and yet has so many monsters; what about those ranked higher? Or even the disciples of the Five Major Academies?
Including Xiao Yi, all the Heavenly Talents on the way glowed with eager anticipation.
Heavenly Talents or monsters, only real rivals can excite them.
Xiao Yi’s mouth curled into a smile.
Beside him, Qing Lin let out a peculiar chuckle.
Xiao Yi couldn’t help but roll his eyes.
Mo Youu laughed, "Junior Brother Qing Lin smiles so cunningly..."
"No." Xiao Yi interrupted, "It should be said he’s smiling sinisterly."
Qing Lin pouted and said, "What do you mean sinister? This is supreme confidence."
"When I shine at the Hundred Schools Competition, it will be time for me, Qing Lin, to make a name in the Central Region."
Xiao Yi chuckled, "Just don’t become notorious."
"Tch." Qing Lin smiled proudly, "Once I defeat all my opponents, let’s see who in this vast Central Region dares to slander me."
Defeat? Slander?
Xiao Yi and Mo Youu listened with shaking heads.
"The Hundred Schools Competition, a gathering of Heavenly Talents." Mo Youu said seriously, "Junior Brother Qing Lin, don’t be careless."
"It’s fine." Qing Lin waved his hand, "With this freak Xiao Yi, oh right, and you, Senior Brother Mo Youu, what is there to worry about."
The three chatted while flying swiftly.
The group of the Black Cloud Academy flew rapidly in the sky, a consistent aura of strength, quite grand.
At just this moment.
Whoosh... Whoosh... Whoosh...
In front, vigorous primordial power was cast rapidly.
Several figures leaped out, blocking the path ahead.
"Hmm?" Up front, the leading elders immediately halted their movements, signaling the disciples behind them to stop.
"Who are you?" Elder Hei Xuan stepped forward, looking at the dozens of figures blocking their way.
"Black Cloud Academy is traveling, move aside quickly."
"Black Cloud Academy? Hmph, we’re waiting for you." Among the dozens of figures, the leaders were three old men.
"Hand over Xiao Yi, and you can leave unharmed; otherwise, don’t blame us for being impolite."
"Beiyin Sect Martial Artists?" Elder Yun Yuan suddenly said coldly, his sharp gaze directed at the three old men.
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Third update.
