Chapter 1266: Chapter 1266: Cangyun Academy
The Academy Steward departed.
It was clear to see that from beyond the distant peaks, other academy teams were arriving.
As the host of the grand event of the Hundred Schools competition, the Heavenly Hidden Academy was, of course, extremely busy.
Elder Hei Xuan and others paid no heed and led the disciples into the building on their own.
After arranging the accommodations for the disciples, the academy team waited.
In the room, Xiao Yi sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and pretended to be asleep.
The accommodations within the academy were not particularly luxurious, appearing merely exquisite.
But in truth, the interior’s depth far surpassed elsewhere.
The room’s table and bed were all made of fragrant wood.
Xiao Yi recognized this kind of fragrant wood as one of the Ninth-grade Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, quite precious.
Martial Artists, upon smelling it, could concentrate and calm their minds.
Even a building for entertaining guests was made like this; the foundation of Heavenly Hidden Academy was indeed unlike any other academy.
Of course, Xiao Yi was rather indifferent; these effects were optional for him.
He closed his eyes and pretended to sleep, just waiting.
There were still several academies that hadn’t arrived at Heavenly Hidden Academy for the Hundred Schools competition.
Doing the math, it required waiting a few more days.
Just at this time, with a bang... the door was pushed open.
A figure swiftly entered.
Xiao Yi’s stillness was instantly disrupted.
He didn’t need to open his eyes to know who the newcomer was.
"Qing Lin, can’t you be a bit gentler when entering my room?" Xiao Yi was exasperated.
"Haha." Qing Lin laughed, "Indeed, Heavenly Hidden Academy is rich and generous; this door is also made from fragrant wood, a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure."
"It’s not worth compensating if broken."
"If there’s any compensation, it’s yours to pay." Xiao Yi opened his eyes, helplessly said, "What brings you here?"
"The event is starting in a few days, why not seize the time to cultivate?"
Qing Lin waved his hand, "With only a few days left, what can one cultivate? Better not to cultivate."
"I came to find you just to join in the excitement."
"Excitement?" Xiao Yi frowned slightly.
"Yes." Qing Lin nodded, "Though some academies haven’t arrived yet, most have."
"Heavenly Hidden Academy has set up a place at the peak for exchanges among each academy’s disciples."
Xiao Yi nodded, "Though it’s a competition among hundreds of schools, it’s not a life-and-death battle; it’s quite normal for disciples from each academy to engage in martial arts exchanges and acquaintances before competing."
"However, you’ve just arrived at Heavenly Hidden Academy, and yet you’re already seeking these lively events."
Qing Lin shrugged, "I just went for a stroll."
"Heavenly Hidden Academy is just bigger, grander, and more abundant in Spiritual Energy; otherwise, it’s not significantly better than our Black Cloud Academy."
"Heh." Xiao Yi chuckled, got up from the bed, and said, "Let’s go."
...
The residence of Black Cloud Academy was located at the peak.
Naturally, it didn’t take long for the two to reach the exchange area for the academy disciples.
"Quite lively." Xiao Yi nodded.
The center of the peak gathered at least several thousand disciples from various academies, creating a bustling atmosphere.
Xiao Yi sensed slightly.
Each young Martial Artist was at the Saint Realm Peak at least.
Such youth with Saint Realm Peak already represents considerable talent.
That is to say, any young Martial Artist here can be classified among the elite Heavenly Talents.
"No wonder they are the elite disciples representing each academy for the competition." Xiao Yi nodded.
The two wandered into the crowd on their own.
However, a voice filled with disdain suddenly made them the focus of the crowd.
"Hmm? Disciples of Black Cloud Academy?"
Not far from Xiao Yi and Qing Lin, a young man frowned.
The disciples participating in the Hundred Schools competition would naturally wear tokens representing their academy at their waists.
Naturally, the tokens at each disciple’s waist revealed which academy they belonged to.
"What? Disciples of Black Cloud Academy?"
A few academy disciples around Xiao Yi and Qing Lin, who were originally engrossed in conversation, suddenly took a few steps back, looking disgusted.
"These street rats, coming to the Hundred Schools competition is one thing, but daringly arriving here?"
"People of Black Cloud Academy are known for their erratic actions, often exterminating entire families and slaughtering everything."
"With such erratic conduct, who would willingly associate with them? How dare they show their faces here?"
Voices of disdain or aversion constantly arose.
Disdainful eyes instantly focused on the two.
Xiao Yi frowned.
Qing Lin was momentarily stunned, suddenly recalling that the reputation of Black Cloud Academy wasn’t great, and they had many enemies.
"These bastards." Qing Lin’s expression turned cold.
"Forget it." Xiao Yi glanced at Qing Lin, "It seems you won’t be able to join in the excitement, let’s leave."
Qing Lin nodded, looking resentful.
The two turned to leave.
Just then, a delighted shout was heard.
"Brother Xiao Yi."
As the voice fell, a figure swiftly approached the two.
Xiao Yi frowned slightly, turned, and upon seeing the person’s face, he smiled faintly.
"Tang Sha."
Indeed, the person was Tang Sha, whom Xiao Yi had met while traveling from Wind Saint Territory to Central Region, passing through countless mountains and perilous places.
Tang Sha, the former number one Heavenly Talent of Quicksand Territory.
Tang Sha approached quickly, with a look of joy.
Yet upon seeing the token at Xiao Yi’s waist, his brow furrowed.
"Brother Xiao Yi, how did you end up in a place like Black Cloud Academy?" Tang Sha arrived beside Xiao Yi, lowered his voice.
"Why, is there a problem?" Xiao Yi frowned.
"Of course." Tang Sha responded without hesitation.
Xiao Yi’s frown deepened.
Seeing this, Tang Sha quickly said, "I didn’t mean that Brother Xiao Yi has a problem. Your character, Brother Xiao Yi, is someone I’d trust with my life."
"But Black Cloud Academy..."
"Black Cloud Academy is great." Xiao Yi interrupted.
"This..." Tang Sha frowned.
At the side, Qing Lin tugged on Xiao Yi, "Xiao Yi, you know this person?"
Xiao Yi nodded, "Why?"
Qing Lin glared at Tang Sha with hostility, "If you didn’t know him, I’d tear him apart right now."
Tang Sha met Qing Lin’s fierce eyes with cold glances.
After looking at Xiao Yi, he regained composure.
"Since Brother Xiao Yi recognizes this academy, I, Tang Sha, also acknowledge it."
"Brother Xiao Yi, come, let me introduce you to some friends."
"No need." Xiao Yi shook his head, "I didn’t intend to join this excitement."
Just then, from afar, a graceful figure quickly approached.
"Young Master Xiao Yi."
The newcomer was a woman with a cold demeanor, clearly not one for talk, yet she smiled warmly.
The surrounding Heavenly Talents were astonished, "The Sandstorm Tang Sha and that Miss Ning, the Cangyun Academy’s newly emerged two strongest Heavenly Talents, are willing to associate with those two?"
Cangyun Academy, one of the ten academies, ranked 8th in the Central Region.
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Second update.
