Chapter 355: Chapter 279: Dragon Vein and the Throne
Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, more than a month had gone by.
The matter of subduing the Demon Saber was known only to a few teachers and the dean. Not even the other vice deans were informed.
As for Su Yuan, he had been focusing on cultivation at the academy during this past month.
In his free time, he would have exchanges and chats with Shang Baiyu and others, making his life fulfilling and pleasant.
However, this life was about to end soon, as the Fish Jumping Dragon Gate Conference in the Black Wind Domain was approaching…
On this day, Su Yuan rose from the Star Mist Pool and walked out directly.
“Teacher Zhang.” As he walked out of the Star Mist Pool, Su Yuan greeted Zhang Chengyun.
Zhang Chengyun observed the lingering star power around Su Yuan and praised, “You are making progress every moment…”
“Thanks to the monthly 50-hour cultivation time provided by the academy. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be improving so fast.”
Zhang Chengyun smiled, “That is something you earned yourself. Defeating the Qiguang delegation holds significance for our Demon Capital Academy that cannot be measured by star stones.”
The news of Qiguang’s visit had quickly spread. Not only within the Demon Capital Academy but throughout the entire Great Flame, there were hardly any who did not know “Demon Capital Su Yuan.”
Su Yuan responded modestly and then said, “I won’t be coming here for a while.”
Zhang Chengyun pondered briefly, “Are you going to the Fish Jumping Dragon Gate Conference in the Black Wind Domain?”
Su Yuan was a bit surprised, “That’s right, Teacher Zhang, are you also following it?”
In Su Yuan’s view, Zhang Chengyun was a scholar devoted to the study of the Array Dao Barrier. Since their acquaintance, he had rarely left the Star Mist Hall.
Zhang Chengyun shook his head and smiled, “Of course. Though I seldom go out, it’s been many years since there’s been a new king. Naturally, I’ve heard of it.”
Not sure what he thought of, Zhang Chengyun muttered to himself, “Now that a new king has emerged in the Black Wind Domain, opportunities will become scarcer…”
“Um?” Su Yuan caught on to something and tentatively asked, “Opportunities becoming scarcer, what do you mean, Teacher?”
Zhang Chengyun glanced at Su Yuan, smiled, and said, “No need to ask more. You will find out in the future.”
Seeing Zhang Chengyun had no intention to elaborate, Su Yuan did not press for details. However, he could not help but ponder.
Because a new king has emerged in the Black Wind Domain, subsequent opportunities would become scarcer?
If understood correctly, Zhang Chengyun was implying that the chance to become a king would be less.
Because someone had become a king, the number of new kings would decrease… If that was the case, could it mean that the number of King Level Experts was limited?
If that were true, then between the Burning Sun Level and the King Level, there must be more competition!
Originally, cultivation required not only hard work and opportunities but also talent and potential.
But now, having talent and potential was not enough. To ascend to the King Level, one must compete with other Burning Suns?
Su Yuan took a deep breath. Whether it was true or not, he had to confirm it with his teacher.
He was about to leave the academy and head north, so he planned to visit his teacher first.
So Su Yuan nodded and said, “Teacher Zhang, I’ll take my leave.”
“Alright, I wish you success.”
Zhang Chengyun did not expect that Su Yuan had deduced so much from his casual remark…
Before long, Su Yuan arrived at the Book Tower.
Yang Yifeng knew Su Yuan was heading north and had been waiting at their usual spot.
The master and disciple chatted casually about Su Yuan’s recent cultivation and then gradually talked about the northward journey.
“I won’t repeat my previous admonitions. Be mindful of Professor Moss’s hostility and the fact that you possess the Demon-controlling God Demon Saber.”
Su Yuan smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Teacher. I understand.”
“But there’s one more thing I must remind you of.”
Respectfully, Su Yuan said, “Please go ahead, Teacher.”
Yang Yifeng slowly said, “Condensed Liquid Pills can increase the probability of breaking through the Shining Star Level by two to thirty percent. They are extremely precious.
Not only are they coveted by Gold Level individuals, but even those at the Shining Star Level can exchange them for a vast amount of resources!
After all, even if one has ascended to the Sun Moon Star Realm, Star Card Masters still have friends, juniors, and relatives.
Condensed Liquid Pills are in high demand, and there are always those willing to pay a high price.
So, even if you obtain one through legitimate competition, many will undoubtedly covet it.
In such times, only blood and death can make some people a bit more reasonable.”
By the end, Yang Yifeng’s voice had turned noticeably cold, and Su Yuan felt as if ice blades skimmed his skin, making him shudder.
Though Yang Yifeng appeared to be just a scruffy old man, having been part of the Sky Patrol Department and specializing in the highly offensive Wind and Thunder Skill, he was definitely not someone to be trifled with.
In reality, the duties within the Sky Patrol Department’s Four Imperials varied.
The Azure Dragon Imperial managed external battles and command,
The White Tiger Imperial dealt with rules and punishment,
The Vermilion Bird Imperial coordinated and supported,
The Xuanwu Imperial ensured domestic security.
Yang Yifeng belonged to the White Tiger Imperial, responsible for punishing those who violated the Great Flame laws. His tendency towards killing was stronger than most.
Su Yuan nodded, “Rest assured, Teacher. I won’t hesitate to draw blood when necessary.”