Chapter 1501 - 135 - 140

Chapter 135: The devil's special training

His grandson and granddaughter had been brought away by the mysterious young man and he had received no news about them for two days.

Yun Tianhe was a bit worried.

Although Yun Yao was a 4th Awakened Soul Layer expert in the Illustrious Soul Realm and a peak expert in Central State, she still lacked Jianghu experience. The mysterious young man's mind was filled with talent, but he was still very young and seemed like a very stubborn person. Would he cause trouble?

As for his grandson...Yun Tianhe did not even want to think about it.

What good thing has that bastard done?!

The most important thing was.

Yun Tianhe was very curious!

What had Chu Tian led them away to do?

Although they didn't take the initiative to contact him, they always secretly ran past him. Doesn't this count as taking the initiative to contact him?

Yun Tianhe had no way of settling himself and took advantage of the dead of night to secretly sneak into the back courtyard of the Yun Sect where the three of them were coming from.

Yun Tianhe was a little nervous.

This old man was almost a hundred years old. He had acted honourably his whole life and had never done something like this!

"Ah! Ah!"

"I don't want to practice! I don't want to practice anymore!"

"You demon! This is simply torture! I want to report back to the old man!"

Right as Yun Tianhe arrived at the courtyard, he heard the pitiful cry that came from within. Yun Tianhe trembled, isn't this his grandson Yun Xiao?

How could he be crying out this miserably!

Yun Tianhe silently crawled up the fence.

A two-three meter wide source energy array was drawn on the ground of the little courtyard and Yun Xiao was wearing a pair of shorts as he stood in the middle. His arms, thighs, chest, and back were all covered in talismans. In response to the source energy array on the ground, there was a power that seemed to be pressing down on him.

"I can't take it anymore!"

Yun Xiao's eyes rolled back in their sockets and he fell onto the ground.

Chu Tian was sitting in a large wooden chair. In his left hand, he held a cup of tea and in his right, he held the Central State Academy teaching materials. He was completely ignoring Yun Xiao's pitiful cries.

When he saw Yun Xiao fall down, his slanted eyebrows knit together. He immediately squeezed a law seal and the talismans on Yun Xiao's body emitted a red glow. The red energy currently immediately covered Yun Xiao body and he was awakened.

"Wa!"

"It's so painful!"

"Stop! Quickly stop!"

Yun Xiao was awakened like a carp fighting for its life.

"Stop pretending to be dead for father! I have a way of curing you!" Chu Tian's voice did not sound like a young man's voice, "Practice it another two thousand times. If you can't understand the three blades by today, then you won't eat. Do you understand? Also, for the scrolls I've written, you need to recite them back to me perfectly if you want to sleep tonight."

"Demon!"

"You are a demon!"

Yun Xiao's pitiful cry reverberated in the courtyard.

This was too terrifying!

This seemed like a cruel human experiment!

When Yun Tianhe saw this, he couldn't help being worried.

Even though Yun Xiao was a good for nothing, he was still the Yun Family's direct descendant. If something bad happened to him, then that would be an very important matter!

When Yun Tianhe wanted to go forward and ask about this.

Sou!

A fruit pit flew past and hit him on his head.

Yun Tianhe was shocked.

Had he been discovered?

That was impossible!

He was an expert close to the True Soul Realm!

At this moment, a small and furry snow white fox was sitting on the fence while curled up. It held a few little red fruits in its hands and was staring at him with a pair of cunning eyes.

This is bad!

Yun Tianhe quickly gave the little fox a keeping quiet hand motion. He secretly criticized in his heart: Doesn't this little fox appear and disappear too mysteriously? It could appear so close beside him without Yun Tianhe noticing.

This is bad! He can't be revealed!

With Yun Tianhe's age, he would lose a lot of face from being caught peeping over a wall.

The little fox narrowed its eyes and nodded. It showed that it understood Yun Tianhe's meaning.

Yun Tianhe let out a sigh.

At this time, the little fox stretched one claw to its mouth and then stretched out its other claw. It's not impossible for me to be quiet, but you need to pay a price.

What kind of pet was this!

It was too refined!

Yun Tianhe fished out a pigeon egg sized large gem and the little fox's eyes lit up. It first sniffed a few times before swallowing it down with a single gulp.

"Zhi, zhi!"

The little fox raised its thumb in satisfaction.

This gem was actually the beast core of a level three demonic beast. The energy contained inside was hard even for an Awakened Soul Realm Cultivator, but this palm sized little fellow had eaten it in a single gulp.

The little fox patted its round belly and then pointed to its mouth as it stretched out its other paw. It was showing that it was not full and wanted another one.

Yun Tianhe almost fainted.

What did this fellow treat a level three beast core as? Was it just candy!

"Grandfather, what are you doing up there?" Yun Yao walked out from the courtyard, "Lu Ren already knew you were here, so he had me come and talk to you."

The little fox looked like it had encountered bad luck. It gently jumped up and turned into a mass of fog as it instantly disappeared.

Yun Tianhe was stunned.

Had he been tricked by the little fox?

"It's not good to speak here, let's go somewhere else."

Yun Yao brought him to the Yun Sect training grounds and did not wait for Yun Tianhe to say anything before she snappily said, "Grandfather, you're actually climbing up walls to peek at your age, don't you find it embarrassing! Relax, Lu Ren is specially teaching Yun Xiao and he knows his limits, he won't let him die!"

"Special training?"

"Lu Ren has changed the Yun Family's Thirteen Thunder Blades into the Three Lightning Blades and is making Yun Xiao learn it in just two days."

Yun Tianhe was shocked upon hearing this, "The Thirteen Thunder Blades have been turned into the Three Lightning Blades? Can this even be done?"

"I had thought it was impossible as well, but he really did it. I'll demonstrate it for you and you'll know what it's like."

Yun Yao did not have a sabre source spirit, so it was hard for her to display the essence of the sabre art. Adding in the fact that she didn't train in a foundational sabre art, she could only demonstrate the general gist of it.

Yun Tianhe was a martial arts master of this generation!

How could not see the positive changes? He almost spat out a breath!

How was this a changed sabre art?

It had been simply reborn!

The momentum that was accumulated in thirteen slashes was now accumulated in just three short slashes. Its might had not been reduced and had actually increased.

This martial art that had been changed by this young man.

It had turned from a normal high class martial art to a top grade martial art in the Southern Summer Country!

Yun Yao put away her sabre, "Yun Xiao has the Thirteen Thunder Blades as a foundation, so he's very quick in learning the Three Lightning Blades. Of course, with Lu Ren's way of healing him, this time Yun Xiao is being run ragged by him. He has not slept for two days, but he still can't escape his grasp."

"Good! Good! Good!"

"This is good! This is good!"

Yun Tianhe's old chest filled with comfort as he laughed and stroked his beard.

"These three blades will now be our Yun Family's secret art. Our Yun Family's cultivation technique has been changed and now even our martial arts are being changed. The short time that this little brat has come to our Yun Sect is truly a blessing from the gods!"

Yun Yao sighed and said, "But Yun Xiao really is suffering a lot, I'm afraid even his intestines will turn green from regret. Chu Tian's training method is truly too ruthless, even I'm filled with shock looking at it. It truly doesn't treat a human as a human anymore….."

"Humph! Those with blessings don't understand them!" Yun Tianhe was so angry that his beard shook, "If this old man was sixty-seventy years younger, I would happily change places with the bastard Yun Xiao! If a young man cannot even suffer a little pain, how will he become someone important in the future?"

Yun Tianhe was filled with righteous indignation.

He had completely forgotten who was the one that was worried and had even snuck over to sneak a peek.

Yun Tianhe strongly urged, "You need to stick close to this mister. If you can learn some things from him, that would be considered a blessing for your entire life, do you understand? That's right, try to inquire about whether he's still single. You're not young anymore."

"Grandfather!"

Yun Yao's face turned red.

"Becoming shy with just this. Alright, alright, I won't worry about young people things." Yun Tianhe happily caressed his beard, "If there's a problem, then report back to me. Help him watch over that little brat Yun Xiao properly. This is a matter that relates to the entire family, so you can't make any mistakes, do you understand?"

Yun Yao snappily said, "I understand, so please stop worrying about it!"

Yun Tianhe was in a very good mood. He gave a loud laugh and turned around to leave.

He had not been this happy in ten years now.

This close to a hundred year old man happily hummed a song as he went off to bed with a satisfied mood.

Regardless of what goals he had for training Yun Xiao, the Yun Family had obtained a great advantage. Moreover, being trained like this, perhaps the grandson he worried about the most would be reborn.

This really was a blessing for the Yun Family!

It really was a blessing for Yun Tianhe!

Yun Yao returned to the little courtyard.

Yun Xiao stood half naked in the array and was practicing the sabre art with tears streaming down his face, "Did you see the old man? Quickly tell him about this demon's true colours. He is a pervert and a sadist! Let the old man come and save me!"

Yun Yao shook her head, "He cannot help, you have to carry your own weight."

Yun Xiao shouted out in grief, "Old sister, old sister, you can't give up on me!"

The symbol array was triggered.

Yun Xiao gave a pitiful cry once again!

Chu Tian sat under the moonlight with an ordinary oil lantern beside him. The little fox laid on his lap while he held a teacup in one hand and a scroll in the other.

This was a clearly ordinary face, but there was a deep and profound feeling coming from him.

His clear and bright eyes revealed a wise glow.

Yun Yao was completely wrong.

This person was not a young man. He was an old monster that was over a hundred years old!

One could not see through him. There was no way to see through him!

The book in Chu Tian's hand was something sent from Central State Academy. He quickly read through it and went through every page. He then scoffed and said, "Trash, this is simply trash. Using this to teach the students, they really are letting them down!"

This fellow's tone was truly too arrogant!

There were textbooks in weapon refining, symbol techniques, alchemy, and cultivation techniques here.

These were all books sent from large countries.

Even if you are a rare genius with a unique talent, can you still look down on the Central State Academy textbooks? Since it could become a textbook, it contains many basic laws that have been identified and compiled by great masters. It has been refined over several hundred years and was the hard work of an era.

"But to be honest, since the stuff Central State Academy teaches is this bad, we will have the advantage." Chu Tian stretched his hands out as he stood up, "I have complete confidence that we'll earn quite a bit!"

Yun Yao could not understand even now.

What was Chu Tian's so called money making method!

Chu Tian asked her, "Have you prepared the materials that I need?"

Yun Yao nodded, "It has all been prepared and is stored in the house."

"I'll use these resources now and I'll owe you the money. I'll return it once I become rich." Chu Tian walked through the courtyard and when he came beside Yun Xiao, he suddenly stopped and said with a devilish face, "Can you be a little more serious for father?! Whether I can quickly earn the several tens of millions needed to buy the elemental spirit from the Treasure House will all depend on you! If you cause father here to be unable to buy it, I will break both your legs!"

What?

Several tens of millions?

Yun Yao knew that Chu Tian really needed money right now, but this fellow was very proud and would not want to lose face at all. He definitely would not ask her grandfather for help.

However.

Tens of millions of gold coins...It truly was not a small number.

Training Yun Xiao like this can actually earn him money? If he took Yun Xiao out to sell his skills, he still could not earn this much!

Chapter 136: Enhancing one's strength

Chu Tian began to refine the pill.

The pill's main ingredient was the Jade Spirit Silkworm.

The supporting materials were all things that he had Yun Yao get for him and they were all level two herbs or Elixirs. Although they weren't as rare, there was still quite a bit of them and level two materials could not compare with level one materials. It was a good thing that the Yun Family had a rich stockpile and could take them out directly, otherwise Chu Tian would have had no way of collecting everything in one-two days.

After around half an hour, the Jade Silkworm Pill had been refined.

This kind of low level two pill was suitable for 1st Awakened Soul Layer Cultivators. It could quickly increase their strength and was something Chu Tian needed right now.

Let's begin!

He ate the pill and sat down cross legged. The Jade Silkworm Pill's gentle and pure medicinal energy began to diffuse into his limbs.

The quality of this Jade Spirit Silkworm was not bad, it had been tempered for a few hundred years. When the Jade Spirit Silkworm was still a silkworm, it had eaten many Heaven and Earth Treasures and after it died, it became a high quality medicinal jade. With the other materials used to refine the pill, the energy absorption was very efficient.

Chu Tian easily refined everything into spirit energy. After the pill's medicinal energy had been refined, his spirit energy had increased by quite a bit.

"Hu!"

Chu Tian suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes seemed to burn like torches and he released a white breath from his mouth, directly penetrating through the window.

Very good.

This pill's effect was even greater than Chu Tian expected.

It allowed Chu Tian to go from a normal 1st Layer Awakened Soul Cultivator to slowly approaching the peak of the 1st Awakened Soul Layer!

With Chu Tian's current strength, it had increased by at least 30-40%. He could now fight with experts of Chu Tongwen and Chu Batian's levels, let alone normal 3rd Layer Awakened Soul Cultivators. Chu Tian's strength was much greater now!

Spirit energy was the foundation of a person's cultivation base. The more spirit energy one had, the stronger they would be.

This was the first time Chu Tian had grown stronger since he entered the Awakened Soul Realm!

With Chu Tian's age and his current cultivation, it was something rarely seen in Central State City. But Chu Tian was aware of the difference between the Heavenly Sword Young Master Chu Xinghe and himself.

Even if he was at the same level, it would be hard for him to fight Chu Xinghe, not to mention the fact that Chu Xinghe was the leader of the Four Young Masters. The weakest of the Four Young Masters was the Purple Lightning Young Master Yun Yao who was also at the 4th Awakened Soul Layer. It was clear just how strong Chu Xinghe was, he was not someone Chu Tian could fight right now.

He didn't have enough power yet.

It was not nearly enough yet!

I have to try harder and become even stronger!

Yun Yao came over and reported, "The Jing Family's young master Jing Hao is here for you!"

Chu Tian asked in slightly surprised tone, "Is he alone?"

Yun Yao shook her head, "He brought a girl with him!"

"Then that's good!" Chu Tian's eyes couldn't help lighting up, "Go, bring them over!"

What kind of manners did this fellow have!

He's actually treating me as a message conveying servant!

What kind of proud and stubborn person was Yun Yao? If anyone else treated her like this, they would be killed with a single palm, but she could not move against this person. She could only force it down as she left the little courtyard.

"He said that you two can enter!"

"Yes, yes..."

Jing Hao and Tong Xiaoyu were trembling like little calves.

Would they not know who this person was?

It was the Purple Lightning Young Master Yun Yao!

One of the Four Young Masters!

One of the most dazzling talents of Central State!

With peerless grace and talent, as well as unparalleled beauty, she was a pearl of Central State!

In front of Yun Yao, they didn't even dare let out a single fart!

Tong Xiaoyu could not understand what kind of strange methods that the big brother used to make the playboy Jing Hao act in a subordinate manner to him and even make the proud Yun Yao suppress her anger and convey messages for him!

The person most shocked was naturally Jing Hao!

Why would Chu Tian appear in the Yun Family? He was very clear on the reason!

Although Chu Tian had given the Yun Sect face and had not spread around the city the news of the trouble he had caused, he had still beaten up Jiang Qi and had also dragged him to the Yun Sect's Main Headquarters to demand an explanation!

Chu Tian was the only person in the world that could do something this crazy!

What Jing Hao never would have expected was that after Chu Tian went to the Yun Sect, nothing had happened to him at all. Rather, what happened was that the Yun Sect had declared that they had kicked out Gao Haoran, Li Tai, Jiang Qi at the same time!

The three of them were all grand scholar Gu Qianqiu's disciples!

Even if they made a mistake, the Yun Sect would still have to give Gu Qianqiu face!

The determined way that the Yun Sect did not even give him any face caused a large stir. Kicking out the three disciples of the grand scholar like this, wasn't this not giving the grand scholar any face at all? What made Yun Tianhe do this was unexpectedly a young man!

Although Jing Hao did not know the Yun Sect's motive, he was clear on one thing. Everything was caused by this monstrous youth that was like the devil!

Even a character like Yun Tianhe needed to give Chu Tian face.

Now, he had personally come to the Yun Sect and saw the most important member of the Yun Sect's third generation, Yun Yao, being directed by Chu Tian and treated as a normal subordinate

He was this terrifying!

No one could understand him and he was completely unpredictable!

Perhaps being Chu Tian's lackey was not a bad thing!

The two gingerly walked into the little courtyard.

"Ah, ah!"

A strange person wearing shorts was standing inside a source energy array. His body was covered in talismans and was currently wildly slashing with his long sabre. It seemed like he was practicing a sabre art with a strong momentum.

Yi!

Isn't this Yun Xiao!

In terms of Central State playboys, Jing Hao could be considered someone on the top rankings. But in terms of rankings, if Yun Xiao claimed to be second, no one would dare to say that they were first.

What was happening to him?

This was too frightening!

This was simply brutal torture!

"God dammit!"

"I've been going on for two days now!"

"Save me! Who will save me!"

"Lu Ren, Big Brother Lu, Boss Lu! Calling you father is fine, I'm even willing to call you grandfather! Please let me go! I really can't take it anymore!"

Yun Xiao continued to swing his sabre as tears filled his eyes.

The talismans on his body seemed to be set that every time he was even a little bit off, they would immediately release a power that punished him. The source energy array on the ground suppressed him, making him feel ten times the normal gravity. Even swinging a sword became very difficult.

Two whole days?

Even men with iron will would be afraid to practice like this!

This was too cruel! It was simply inhuman!"

"Have you seen enough?" Yun Yao felt a little dissatisfied, "If you like it, I'll tell Lu Ren and you can give it a try as well?"

"No, no, no!" Jing Hao wiped away his sweat as he said, "We're here to see Chu, no...Lu Ren about some important things!"

Tong Xiaoyu's face was completely white.

The number one playboy in Central State had been tortured to this state by big brother. Yun Yao was Yun Xiao's sister, but not only did she not stop it, she even turned a blind eye to it. She had no idea how he had managed to accomplish this.

Chu Tian was sitting inside the house with the little fox napping in his lap. That normal appearance and his normal height still gave a very constricting pressure to those around him.

Jing Hao didn't even dare look at him. He quickly cupped his hands and bowed forward, walking forward like he was performing a ceremony, "I, I…..I'm here to report the work progress to you. The materials have been prepared and the factories have been acquired all according to plan."

Chu Tian slightly nodded and said, "What about the designs that I wanted?"

Tong Xiaoyu quickly handed over the two blueprints, "Xiaoyu has completed the blueprints that big brother has given her. Please have a look!"

"Not bad, not bad. Xiaoyu, you really have a talent for mechanical techniques. I lack a person like you by my side. You'll have great prospects if you work at my side from now on!" Chu Tian carefully looked over the blueprints a few times and then handed them over to Jing Hao, "Go and make the thing drawn on this blueprint. I want to see the end product in two days, understand?"

How could Jing Hao refuse?

Chu Tian then said, "You are responsible for the production and design, so you will receive quite a bit. After we earn money from this, you will both receive 10%!"

Jing Hao flatteringly said, "The money does not matter. To be able to help the young master is my honour!"

This fellow probably didn't understand just how much 10% was!

"You really do know how to talk! But I will not mistreat the people at my side. If you keep helping me properly, everyone will become rich together!" Once Chu Tian said this, he suddenly stopped. Then he emphasized, "You have to pay close attention to the magnetic sound towers!"

"Yes!"

"You should go back first. My status is very sensitive and someone will find out sooner or later. It would be best if you reduce direct contact with me to avoid drawing other people's attention prematurely."

The two of them left the Yun Sect's little courtyard.

At this time, the sun was about to rise.

Chu Tian finally showed some mercy and released the array on Yun Xiao's body, letting him rest. He then took out a bottle from his chest and gave it to Yun Yao, "Smear this medicine on Yun Xiao's body, it will eliminate the side effects of the fierce cultivation he just underwent. Then let him rest for two hours."

Chu Tian's training method was very severe.

Although the effects were very good, there were a lot of side effects. If they couldn't be cured, it would cause a lot of lasting injuries which could affect future cultivation.

"Boss, can I not cultivate anymore!"

"I can't feel my own body already."

"If I keep practicing like this, there is an 80% chance I'll be crippled. Even if I don't become crippled, I might not be able to move ever again!"

Yun Xiao laid down on the stretcher, his muscles were continuously twitching while Yun Yao smeared the medicine on for him. It was actually very strange, wherever she smeared Chu Tian's medicine, the muscles would stop twitching.

"No need to worry, you've pretty much mastered the sabre art. Just accept a bit more intensive training in a few other aspects and then you'll be able to go out."

Yun Xiao wanted to cry, but he had no tears.

These two days was the darkest period in his life!

The Three Lightning Blades was derived from the Thirteen Thunder Blades.

Yun Xiao already had a background of training the Thirteen Thunder Blades and now that he had suffered this devilish training for a whole two days, he had become pretty decent with the Three Lightning Blades.

Chu Tian disdainfully said, "If you can't even endure a little suffering, how will you accomplish big things? Let me ask you, what kind of status do you have in the Central State Academy?"

Yun Xiao was an inner courtyard student of the Central State Academy.

"No need to mention this! I, Yun Xiao am a part of the Vermillion Bird branch and I am a part of the top thirty!"

"You're not embarrassed to say this! Do you know how much resources the family has invested in you?" Yun Yao slapped him onto the ground, "When I was still in the Central State Academy, I was always first in my branch! The other branches' top spots were taken by Chu Xinghe, Luo Xianglong, and Ye Tianlang! For key disciples of the Yun Family, they have always been within the top ten! You are the only one! Grandfather is one of the deans and his reputation has all be lost by you!"

"Aiyo! Old sister! Be gentle, how can I compare with you!"

"Don't look down on the special training of the past two days!" Chu Tian began to laugh, "I'll promise that you'll be able to fight your way into the top five now!"

Yun Xiao revealed a shocked expression, "Are you serious? This is impossible!"

"With me here, there is no such thing as impossible." Chu Tian disdainfully said, "After being taught by me for two days, if you can't even enter the top five, then just wait and wash your neck! But only fighting your way into the top five isn't all that interesting. I will teach you some other things as well. Don't you like showing off? If you help me this time, then I'll bring you to cause a lot of trouble in Central State Academy! How about we cause a giant stir together?"

Causing a lot of trouble in Central State Academy?

I like this!

Yun Xiao's eyes lit up! He completely agreed with this!

He had suffered quite a lot over these past few days. Now he could finally get some repayment!

Actually even Yun Xiao didn't realize that after going through this devilish training over the past two days, he had increased his strength quite a bit. Of course he wouldn't understand just how important the practice from these past two days was to him. He didn't know why, but when this mysterious youth said he could do it, he had a really good feeling about this.

Good!

Since it's already like this.

Then he would endure for another day. In order to show off, in order to attract countless little sister's gazes, Yun Xiao would hand his life over to Chu Tian.

Chapter 137: Storms arising in the academy

In the Central State area, from the city to the small villages, everyone's goal was to enter the Central State Academy.

There were around seventy-eighty million people living in Central State and the academy only accepted around thirty thousand people.

Those that could enter Central State Academy were two kinds of people, one had money and the other had potential, or they had both. In general, this was the largest academy in Central State and it enjoyed an aloof position and influence.

The thirty thousand students were divided into four different courtyards, the Azure Dragon Courtyard, White Tiger Courtyard, Vermillion Bird Courtyard and Black Tortoise Courtyard. This was to better assign resources and to encourage internal competition.

Each courtyard had its own rankings.

And each courtyard had its own student rankings.

The higher the rank the courtyard had, the more resources they received and the higher the rank of the individual, the more resource they would obtain. This kind of layered ranking system falls in line with the students' interests and promoted internal competition and team spirit. This allowed Central State Academy to always have a strong competitive edge.

Even the Central State's Four Young Masters all came from Central State Academy.

Chu Xinghe, Luo Xianglong, Ye Tianlang, and Yun Yao had all placed first in their respective courtyards. They had infinite potential and enhanced one another's beauty. They were the student leaders year after year leading their courtyards in competitions. They truly deserved the title of super talents!

Right now, out of the four courtyards.

The Vermillion Bird Courtyard was in last place.

Because it continued to weaken year after year, its territory was continually decreased. Currently they only occupied three thousand mu of land and sixteen training fields. They had five hundred inner courtyard students and around five-six thousand outer courtyard students. Because it had been a while since they had a fierce leader, out of the four courtyards, the Vermillion Bird Courtyard was the least spirited.

In the early morning, a large stir occurred in the Vermillion Bird Courtyard.

"Everyone come quickly!"

"Yun Xiao wants to challenge the thirty six ranks!"

Yun Xiao was wearing a magnificent golden robe. There was a sabre in his left hand and a jade white fan in his right hand, and there were four-five lackeys following behind him. One was leading a large dog, one was holding a birdcage, and another one was holding a drink. There were also several beautiful maids following behind him as he swaggered across the courtyard.

This procession was very gaudy, like he was imprinting the words "I am a playboy" on his face.

Chu Tian was mixed into the crowd. He had a very normal appearance and normal clothing, so he did not attract a lot of attention.

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

Yun Xiao rang a large copper bell.

Every student was clear on what this copper bell meant!

This copper bell ringing out meant that there was someone who wanted to challenge the Thirty Six Vermillion Bird Stars!

Who were the Thirty Six Vermillion Bird Stars?

They were the top thirty six students of the Vermillion Bird Courtyard. There were allowed to live in an exclusive little dwelling and receive a lot of resources from the Central State Academy. These thirty six students were all top talents of Central State Academy.

Do you want to ascend?

It's very simple!

Fight for it!

If you can defeat one of them, you take their place!

Yun Xiao loudly rang the bell and threw out his chest as he loudly shouted, "Everyone! Everyone! Today is a very auspicious day, it will be the day that I, young master Yun Xiao will be taking the first rank of our Vermillion Bird Courtyard! Everyone has to come and watch no matter what!"

Yun Xiao was too arrogant!

He was only twenty sixth place currently!

He used to be ranked higher, but he was challenged not long ago and had been beaten to the point where he ran like a frightened rat. It's only been a few days and he already wants to challenge people? Isn't this all a big joke?

Yun Xiao saw the crowd that was being attracted.

His heart began to fill with excitement!

Fuck!

He had suffered for three days, but now he would be receiving his reward!

Yun Xiao threw the jade fan to a lackey on the side and shook his golden robe. Countless people followed him to the thirty six rankers' dwellings and he gave a gentle snap.

A lackey quickly came forth and shouted in a loud voice, "Vermillion Bird Ranking twenty sixth placed young master Yun Xiao has come to make a challenge! Vermillion Bird Ranking twenty fifth placed Zhao Kun, do you dare to accept?!"

Yun Xiao revealed a fake smile, "Let's warm up with a few side dishes since it's still early!"

Everyone was speechless.

Was there anyone in Central State City that did not know Yun Xiao's reputation?

In the twenty fifth dwelling of the row of silent buildings, there was a young man sitting cross legged. He was not very tall or big and was actually quite small, but he was surrounded with an ominous and wild aura. There were several new and old scars on his face. He was clearly a person that loved to fight.

A challenger?

It's fine if it was anyone else.

This fellow was just an idiot that the Yun Family had poured Elixirs into!

Drinking and playing all day, he was the most famous playboy young master in Central State!

The only reason why this idiot could keep his twenty sixth place was all because his family's reputation was too strong. No one wanted to offend the Yun Family, so no one dared to challenge him!

When Zhao Kun had fought him, he had beaten him before ten moves.

Was he not hurt enough last time? Was he coming to embarrass himself again?

"Alright!"

Central State Academy encouraged competition.

Inner courtyard students had a chance to challenge the Vermillion Bird thirty six ranks once a month. As long as they are not defeated, they can keep fighting. The one being challenged could not reject the challenge or else he would lose his position.

Zhao Kun held a long sword as he jumped out of the window like a leopard. His eyes seemed to be filled with lightning as he stared at Yun Xiao and said, "I am the Vermillion Bird Ranking's twenty fifth ranked Zhao Kun! I accept your challenge!"

Zhao Kun was a cultivator from a poor family.

His father was a blacksmith and his mother was a tailor. He was born in a small town of the Central State area.

His family reluctantly gave up everything to send him out to study and Zhao Kun worked hard and diligently. At the age of eleven, he left his little town and had passed the Central State Academy's entrance test and became an outer courtyard student. Every year he gets scholarships to help pay for his tuition.

With seven years of unceasing effort, Zhao Kun had obtained great results in many major competitions. He had continued to risk his life and participated in many beast and bandit suppressing missions and gained quite a bit of merits. In this period of time, his cultivation base had increased by several times due to lucky encounters.

Finally after travelling down the thorny trail, he had entered the inner courtyard and obtained his current cultivation!

At the age of nineteen, Zhao Kun had reached the 1st Awakened Soul Layer.

This was a very inspirational and legendary character.

For the top twenty-thirty ranks of the Vermillion Bird Courtyard, they were all usually juniors of large families. There were rarely people from a poor family like Zhao Kun which filled him with pride.

Yun Xiao?

When Zhao Kun looked at this fellow with a golden outer appearance, his eyes filled with a trace of disdain.

It might have been jealousy or despise, but this kind of rich second generation born with a silver spoon was the kind of person Zhao Kun hated the most.

Although Zhao Kun was preparing to breakthrough, he knew it wouldn't be hard to beat Yun Xiao who gained his strength with just Elixirs!

"Brother Zhao!"

"Teach him a lesson!"

"Let this brat know how powerful you are!"

Countless voices rang out from the crowd.

Zhao Kun was a person of low birth and in this crowd, there were quite a few large family juniors. He enjoyed this feeling and it made him satisfied.

Support and honour!

These are all things I fought for!

I am more qualified to enjoy this treatment than this rich second generation.

Zhao Kun gave a cold snort and his eyes filled with contempt, "Young master Yun, you are not my match, so please don't waste my time. You must know that the school has its own rules and strength holds power here. No matter what your status is, I will not show mercy."

Yun Xiao laughed and suddenly brandished his sabre, "This young master has been reborn and today I will let you see my power! If you can block three of my attacks, then it is my loss today!"

Beating Zhao Kun in three slashes?

This truly was a joke!

"Then I'll have to see how much you've progressed!"

Zhao Kun knew that Yun Xiao practiced the Yun Family's «Thirteen Thunder Blades». Once this sabre art appeared, each consecutive slash would be much stronger. If he was allowed to release seven slashes, then Zhao Kun would face quite a bit of pressure.

There was only one way!

Speed!

The quicker the fight ended, the less time he had to increase his momentum.

Zhao Kun displayed his best martial art, the «Wind Chasing Sword». This sword art was one of the top martial arts of Central State Academy and was something Zhao Kun paid quite a large price for. He had currently reached the Small Success realm.

Once their moves were displayed, with lightning speed, the two sides were locked in a deadlock.

"Ha, ha, ha, ha! Look at me!"

Yun Xiao took two steps forward and his sabre suddenly released a wild imposing aura. Just like ten thousand horses charging, it rushed forward right at his enemy.

"What?!"

Zhao Kun felt a tremendous pressure.

A slash that had been practiced millions of times would be like the slash a top master sends out. This was enough to completely deter one's enemies.

Impossible!

This playboy's sabre skills had increased this much in such a short period of time?

Zhao Kun had no time to think about this, he could only go all out and try to defend against this attack. When the blades clashes, a strong lightning glow was released and it rushed right at Zhao Kun's body. A terrifying explosion occurred that even created a small hole in the ground.

Zhao Kun gave a pitiful cry.

He flew off like a piece of paper.

Peng!

When Zhao Kun fell onto the floor, his body was still covered in lightning, completely paralyzing his body, making it impossible for him to stand. His hair stood straight up and his face and hands were burnt, he had almost been turned into charcoal by the lightning.

"How could you be this strong!"

Zhao Kun revealed a face of disbelief!

This was impossible!

How could I lose to this waste!

What happened to this idiot? How could he be this strong!

Yun Xiao patted the dust off his golden robe and danced around with his sabre a few times. Then he sheathed the sabre with a very natural stance, "I'm truly sorry, I accidentally used too much strength."

This brat was clearly acting like a pig to eat the tiger!

That sabre art was clearly repeatedly tempered, it was not something that could be accomplished in a single day!

Zhao Kun's face turned completely red. The playboy young master that he had looked down on had actually defeated him with a single slash in front of everyone. This was simply too embarrassing!

Chu Tian watched up to here and then gave two gently coughs.

Yun Xiao quickly stopped pretending to be cool and cleared his throat as he walked in front of Zhao Kun, "Brother Zhao, your «Wind Chasing Sword» is in the Small Success Realm, but you focus too much on speed. That is not right!"

Zhao Kun gave a cold snort, "It's fine if I lose, but stop trying to embarrass me. The twenty fifth rank is yours for now, but I will take it back sooner or later!"

Yun Xiao shook his head and said, "The essence of the Wind Chasing Sword is not speed, rather it is in being elegant and flexible. Leaving no traces just like the wind, making it impossible for people to track and then releasing quick attacks. That is how you beat your enemies with ease. Brother Zhao's Wind Chasing Sword is too focused on speed and so, it lacks elegance. Isn't this putting the cart before the horse?"

"You..."

Although he was not convinced, Zha Kun had to admit that Yun Xiao's words made sense. He would have never thought that Yun Xiao would have this kind of understanding of martial arts.

"I suggest that Brother Zhao learns a few more basic sword techniques." Once Yun Xiao said this, he suddenly paused for a second, "This little brother has seen the «Wind Chasing Sword» before and has come up with some improvements for a few parts that were lacking. I'll help Brother Zhao change it now and hope that it will be of use to you...."

Yun Xiao began to talk about the sword art.

Zhao Kun was stunned.

Why did Yun Xiao seem like he became a whole new person? It's fine if he pointed out the flaws in a very straightforward manner!

What the most unbelievable thing was.

He actually wanted to modify the sword art?

The Wind Chasing Sword was a famous technique in Central State and even all those experts could not change it. How could a trivial rich second generation like this change it? But while he was listening to Yun Xiao's words, he was surprised to find that they were true. Zhao Kun could not help being filled with admiration and even the people surrounding them had gained quite a bit!

When Zhao Kun was cultivating, he had come across many problems. Once he finished listening to this explanation, he immediately realized many things just like he was opening his eyes and entering a new world!

"Young master Yun!"

"I submit!"

Zhao Kun knelt down and everyone's eyes filled with awe.

What is called the mind?

What is called being knowledgeable?

What is called a master's style?

At this moment Yun Xiao felt like every pore in his body was opened and a golden sunshine had just driven away the clouds that have existed for a hundred years. It sprinkled onto his body and made him feel a single emotion. Happiness!

But when he raised his head toward the sky, tears were forming in his eyes. Success, he had succeeded! His boss had not deceived him, he had not suffered that devilish training in vain!

Zhao Kun quickly bent forward and cupped his fist, "Young master Yun is truly profound, I, Zhao Kun am sincerely convinced. I apologize for being unreasonable. I will turn my room over to you from today on."

Satisfying!

This was truly too satisfying!

Yun Xiao was so excited he wanted to give a loud shout!

When this news was spread, it would be unknown how many people would pay attention to him and how many members of the Yun Family would be shocked. When his grandfather finds out about this, who knows how happy he would be!

Chapter 138: Wild challenging demon

The Yun Family's eldest grandson had a lofty and honoured status, never lacking the praise of others.

But for a wild and unruly person like Zhao Kun to be willing to admit defeat, how could the feeling be the same?

No matter how cheap Yun Xiao was.

He still had self respect!

A person who was regarded as Central State's largest playboy and was looked down by others as well as being talked about by the members of the Yun Family, naturally it would not feel good!

Today he stood up from his failure and felt pride.

It was impossible to describe the excitement Yun Xiao felt!

At this moment, Zhao Kun was filled with respect towards Yun Xiao and everyone had faces full of awe, making Yun Xiao feel like he was flying through the clouds. He was a person that liked to show off and this treatment made him feel even better than going to the brothels!

How could the others know?

Yun Xiao did not understand a single word he said to Zhao Kun, everything had been taught to him by Chu Tian and he had memorized it all.

"Hai, hai!"

"It's fine if you're close!"

Chu Tian really couldn't take this idiot, he completely forgot himself with a little happiness. He really was like poop stuck on the wall.

Yun Xiao was scared and shocked by Chu Tian, how could he dare to disobey him?

Yun Xiao quickly gathered himself and revealed the elegant appearance of an expert. He nodded at Zhao Kun, but did not enter the building. Rather he walked forth and moved over to another little courtyard.

A nearby lackey loudly shouted, "Vermillion Bird 25th ranked Yun Xiao is here to issue a challenge! He asks the 24th ranker to come forth and fight!"

What?

He still wants to fight!

The crowd was stunned, Yun Xiao could still keep fighting?

In a normal situation, the student would keep track of his strength and only when they were strong enough would they make a challenge. One on hand continuously challenging like this used up one's strength which decreased one's battle strength, on the other hand, wouldn't beating people like this be embarrassing them?

Yun Xiao actually wanted to fight them one after another? Wasn't this a little too arrogant!

A person had a limited amount of spirit energy, so how much could he fight?

But those that liked seeing this kind of excitement did not mind something like this. They were astonished, but also very excited.

How could they have not seen it earlier? This idiotic second generation rich master was actually a ruthless person!

At this moment, a wild and large man came out of the courtyard. He looked at Yun Xiao with a cold gaze, "What's going on? Zhao Kun, how could you lose to someone like this! Boss has even guided your cultivation and helped you enter the Vermillion Bird top thirty, you really make this boss disappointed!"

"Wu Yong, don't say that too early." Zhao Kun gave a sigh, "Fight with him and you'll know."

Vermillion Bird 25th Ranked, Wu Yong.

He was born in a military family and although his family was not big, it could still be considered a local power, so he had a lot of resources to use since he was young.

Wu Yong gave a cold snort and said, "Then I'll let you learn how strong my demon tiger art is!"

Without saying anything else.

He began to attack!

Wu Yong's figure went into a crawling position and he released a fierce aura. He was just like a giant tiger as his killing intent locked onto his target.

This would be a good show.

This «Demon Tiger Art» was a close combat cultivation technique. A single hit contained a terrifying amount of destructive might!

Wu Yong's legs stepped off as he charged forward. He released a tiger roar from his mouth and with spirit energy embedded into the roar, it shot out like a bomb at Yun Xiao.

"Good move!"

Yun Xiao gave a loud roar.

The sabre bloomed with lightning. The endless imposing aura and the sparkling of the lightning was just like ten thousand bolts of lightning weaving out under a sunny sky. It gathered its potential quickly and it was hard for people to believe that it could be blocked.

"Break!"

A sabre slashed down as fast as lightning, causing the tiger's roar to break. The wild lightning slash continued forward at Wu Yong.

"How could it be this strong!"

The shocked Wu Yong wanted to dodge it, but he was not fast enough. Yun Xiao's slash became even more impressive as the lightning roared out, instantly destroying the «Demon Tiger Art»'s body protecting spirit energy. The terrifying power sent Wu Yong flying several meters and at the same time, his body turned pitch black as he suffered the same fate as Zhao Kun!

"You let me win!"

Yun Xiao gently cupped his hands and sheathed his sabre.

He won with a single slash again!

This sabre's power was too strong!

It required almost no charge time and could directly send out lightning blades. It truly deserved the name Three Lightning Blades.

Yun Xiao revealed a profound face and said, "Brother Wu, your «Demon Tiger Art» has reached the Small Success Realm, but it doesn't have a good imaging which makes it lacking in power. If you can make this change, then your power will increase by several times..."

Yun Xiao recited the words Chu Tian had taught him.

Wu Yong was completely stunned.

Was this really that Yun Xiao?

He was just like a martial arts master!

"I...I have lost!"

The crowd roared out. Beating someone was easy, but making them submit was hard.

Could Wu Yong refuse to submit? Not only had Yun Xiao defeated him with a single slash, he had even pointed out the flaws with his cultivation technique, giving him many benefits. There were few people that could do this in the Central State Academy!

If one considered the previous incident a coincidence.

Then what would this be called?

First it was Zhao Kun and then it was Wu Yong, it seemed like Yun Xiao had been completely reborn. Everyone began to wonder if the person in front of them was really Yun Xiao and not a monster who transformed to look like him!

Yun Xiao felt his body fill with energy as if he could fly off into the sky. He was just very excited as he continued to challenge the next person.

"Vermillion Bird 24th Ranked Yun Xiao is here to issue a challenge!"

"Vermillion Bird 23rd Ranked Yun Xiao is here to issue a challenge!"

"Vermillion Bird 22nd Ranked Yun Xiao is here to issue a challenge!"

"..."

The crowd looked on with stunned expressions.

This fellow didn't seem like he had eaten some stimulants, he seemed like he had eaten several jins of aphrodisiac. Even after a dozen rounds, he still would not fall!

Of course this was Chu Tian's doing.

Chu Tian had already refined some pills that were made with Yuan Essence Grass which would restore Yun Xiao's spirit energy and allow him to remain at his peak condition.

He continued to challenge people as if he could not be stopped!

Three slashes!

Yun Xiao never exceeded three slashes.

Each match was ended before three slashes and Yun Xiao did not just only defeat his enemy, he also gave them all a piece of advice. This was not just ordinary advice, he was changing the cultivation techniques of others!

This made everyone burst out in screams!

He was too crazy!

Just challenging over ten people continuously was already strange enough, but he was also changing all their cultivation techniques!

From these people, there were some that practiced the school's cultivation techniques and some that brought their own cultivation techniques. Every single of the cultivation techniques were different, but they had one thing in common which was that they were classical cultivation techniques with hundreds of years of history.

If they could be changed so easily, could they be considered classics?

Even if the Yun Sect Master and Central State Academy's vice principal Yun Tianhe was to personally come forward, he still could not change them this easily!

But this idiot was doing it!

This most incompetent junior of the honoured Four Great Families!

Yun Xiao's reputation quickly spread throughout Central State City. The other courtyards all received the news.

"Did you hear?"

"Yun Xiao has changed into a cultivation technique master and is wildly issuing challenges in the Vermillion Bird Courtyard!"

"That's impossible, right? It's not as if everyone is unfamiliar with what kind of person that fellow is!"

"I also heard about it and this is all true. It was spread just now and everyone is running over to the Vermillion Bird Courtyard. As long as we can hear just one sentence from him, we'll save ourselves countless years of hard cultivation!"

"Wait for me! I want to go as well!"

"..."

The countless students came in swarms.

The Vermillion Bird Courtyard was completely surrounded.

It had been a while since things were this chaotic in the four great courtyards!

Yun Xiao really did defeat his enemies within three slashes and then gave some cultivation advice in front of everyone.

It's true!

Yun Xiao had an average cultivation base, but he was a master of cultivation techniques and martial arts!"

"God!"

"He still wants to fight!"

"What number is this already?"

"I can't really remember, but it should be around the twentieth one now!"

"I give up..."

Yun Xiao's actions had never been heard of before in the history of Central State Academy. With his actions today, Yun Xiao was destined to become famous within Central State Academy!

The entire Central State would have to re-evaluate Yun Xiao.

Even the entire Yun Family would have to re-evaluate Yun Xiao!

...….

Yun Yao kept silently watching and when she received the latest news about Yun Xiao, she quickly rushed home to report the good news to her grandfather.

"Right now that little brat is going crazy!"

"Everyone is giving him nicknames like cultivation technique master and wild challenging demon..."

Yun Tianhe spat out his mouthful of tea!

Cultivation technique master?

Bullshit!

Nonsense!

Impossible!

How could he not know his own grandson?

This brat couldn't possibly be a cultivation technique master. Being a brothel master, master of play, or master of eating was more suited for him!

Yun Yao's face was filled with excitement as she said, "It's true, you can ask around if you don't believe me. Even if you don't ask around, the news will be spread around the entire city tomorrow!"

This was the first time Yun Tianhe felt that he was old and his brain wasn't as flexible as before, "Where did the nickname wild challenging demon come from?"

Yun Yao gave a bitter smile and said, "Yun Xiao is fighting his way up the Vermillion Bird rankings. From the latest news, he has already beaten twenty people and is still moving up in the top ten!"

"What?!"

Yun Tianhe wanted to pinch himself.

Was this all a dream!

Yun Yao gave a sigh, "Ai, it has to be said, Lu Ren has trained him for only three days and that brat has completely changed...It really makes me feel terrified. It is all simply unbelieveable!"

Three days!

What could three days accomplish?

Yun Xiao was instinctively lazy and loved to indulge himself. The Yun Family had used countless methods, but they could not change him. If he wasn't a direct descendant from the legal wife, he would have already been kicked out.

This kind of half wasted person had accepted the short training of three days and had been completely reborn!

Yun Tianhe did not know whether he should be happy or terrified. His grandson being reborn was naturally a good thing, but that young man was too abnormal. This kind of talent was something that shouldn't have existed in the small Southern Summer Country!

Who was he?!

"Him letting Yun Xiao show off like this is probably to hide himself. The reason why he's acting so carefully is most likely because he has personal enemies. You must stay close to him and ensure that no mishaps occur." Yun Tianhe stood up and thought aloud, "A genius would not appear out of nowhere, I need to find out his true identity."

Yun Tianhe rid himself of all thoughts of keeping Chu Tian here.

There were some people that the Yun Family could not keep. This rare talent would have ambitions and it was impossible for him to stay in the Yun Family. If they tried to force him to stay, it might bring them all kinds of troubles.

Having this person stay for awhile was already a great fortune, so Yun Tianhe did not dare to ask for more.

This so called highest tree in the forest would be destroyed by the wind. If Yun Tianhe wanted to protect him, he had to find out his identity first. That was so he could prepare the necessary countermeasures.

Chapter 139: Flood smashing the dragon king's palace

Yun Xiao had caused a thorough stir in the Central State Academy!

The other three large courtyards had all been attracted over to the Vermillion Bird Courtyard!

"Wa!"

"Young master Yun is so handsome!"

"I never would have thought that he would be such a strong person!"

Those beautifully dressed young girls looked at Yun Xiao with glowing eyes.

Yun Xiao's mood soared as he wished he could turn into a wicked wolf and howl into the sky!

This little brat was letting his success get to his head. Chu Tian almost kicked out at him!

He really was a lump of dung stuck on the wall. He didn't even think about who taught him his sabre skill and who helped him change all those cultivation techniques. Could he even understand what he was saying? He dared to get carried away like this, he really was a pig head!

Chu Tian's plan was actually very simple.

He wanted to create a class so he was using Yun Xiao as his advertisement.

Thinking about it, even waste like Yun Xiao could become like this in just a few days. Was there any kind of people that could not succeed? Using Yun Xiao as advertisement guaranteed good results!

Chu Tian had wanted Yun Xiao to cause a stir, but he wanted it to be kept to a certain degree.

Because things had gone too far, so he had no choice but to be careful.

Chu Tian had obtained a list of the Vermillion Bird top 25 and made minor adjustments accordingly to their cultivation techniques. Naturally they were all minor improvements and not a major restructure like he had done with the «Lightning Blitz Secret Art».

Even though it was like this.

The resulting product was still something that surpassed one's imaginations.

For Chu Tian it was a slight optimization, but to others it was quite a big deal.

Each word and each character Yun Xiao said brought these people great benefits. It made the students feel even more mesmerized!

Finally, something occurred that made people uncertain if they should laugh or cry.

When Yun Xiao challenged the third and second ranked students who clearly had the ability to fight with Yun Xiao.

But no one expected that before the third attack was released, the two of them would take the initiative to forfeit. The only reason they did this was to receive Yun Xiao's guidance.

It had to be known.

A higher rank meant more resources and honour!

To be able to enter into the top three of any of the four courtyards meant that they would receive resources worth a shocking amount of gold coins as dividends.

These people chose to give it up.

All for a little guidance!

Because compared to eighty-one hundred thousand gold coins worth of Elixirs, Yun Xiao's guidance was more important to them!

"Congratulations to young master Yun for reaching second place!"

"Congratulations to young master Yun for reaching second place!"

Everyone began to cheer for him.

As countless people crowded around Yun Xiao, he just stood there in a daze.

This moment felt like a dream, making him wonder if it was real.

What had happened? He had accidentally become second place? This was too bewildering!

A rich young master that just ate and drank without working all day had actually become this powerful. He had fought his way to the Vermillion Bird Courtyard's second rank and had filled everyone with respect towards him!

I, Yun Xiao could also be this honourable?

I, Yun Xiao could also become the most famous person in this school?

I, Yun Xiao could also obtain everyone's respect with my own strength?

In the past ten years for the Yun Family, other than his sister Yun Yao, no one had surpassed him!

Causing a stir at Central State Academy, in the Yun Family, and in Central State City, this was all happening right now!

His status in the Yun Family and the school had both improved. He would also get more money, privileges, and resources. The most important thing was that it would be easier to woo girls. With a large halo around his head, those young girls will be attracted like moths to a flame!

While Yun Xiao was sitting there drooling while daydreaming.

"Challenge first place!"

"Challenge first place!"

"Challenge first place!"

A tsunami wave like chant awoke Yun Xiao from his dream!

Yun Xiao was filled with confidence as he heroically waved his hand, "Ha, ha, ha, ha, there's no need to be anxious everyone. I'll be seizing first place right now!"

After he finished talking.

Yun Xiao quickly rushed over to Chu Tian's side.

"Big Brother!"

"You will always be my Big Brother!"

"If you wish for this little brother to go south, I will never go north. If you wish for this little brother to go through a mountain of blades, this little brother will not hesitate, Please tell me, how do I beat the Vermillion Bird 1st Ranked? What should I tell her!"

Chu Tian helplessly rolled his eyes, "Do you think that I'm a deity? You only told me that the first place was someone who used a fire cultivation technique. Without knowing her cultivation technique or her fighting style, what do you want me to do?"

Yun Xiao's eyes opened wide, "Then what do we do?"

Whatever.

Who cares what place Yun Xiao was, he had already advertised enough!

"Fuck! This old lady is so angry!"

"Who is causing trouble in the Vermillion Bird Courtyard!"

A voice filled with anger rang out in the distance.

Strange!

Why was this voice so familiar!

While Chu Tian was filled with curiosity, a strong pressure filled the Vermillion Bird Courtyard!

Everyone felt their bodies turning hot and dry, like they had been placed by the stove.

"She's here!"

"There's going to be something good to watch!"

The endless blue sky without a single cloud. At this moment a wild wind blew bringing a red glow.

A fire phoenix appeared in the sky like an ancient god descending onto the earth. The prestige of this divine beast spewed out and the fiery energy burned the earth. It was like a brutal tyrant, draining the entire world of any moisture!

God!

What kind of strength was this!

When did the Vermillion Bird Courtyard have this kind of expert!

When the students of the other three courtyards felt this bone chilling strength, they felt as if they could not breathe.

This was truly life threatening! Yun Xiao was so scared he almost peed his pants! He had never seen such a strong source spirit!

When he was facing this fire phoenix, not to mention issuing a challenge, he was to scared to even fight!

It had finally appeared, the strongest new student in Central State Academy history. When she had arrived at Central State Academy, she was only at the peak 9th Body Refinement Layer, but she had directly entered the Vermillion Bird top three.

On the second day.

This heaven defying monstrous talent actually broke through to the Awakened Soul Realm!

Beating the two in front of her with a single move and taking the Vermillion Bird first place.

On the third day.

This monster had broken through to the 2nd Awakened Soul Layer in one fell swoop!

This kind of terrifying cultivation speed far surpassed the Central State Four Young Masters.

Although she was only at the 2nd Awakened Soul Layer, when compared to the Four Great Masters at the time, this girl was not inferior at all. Compare to the other three, she was actually above them. Even if it was the Heavenly Sword Young Master Chu Xinghe, she would not be inferior to him.

After all.

Chu Xinghe was not just the most talented member of the Chu Family, he had also obtained an ancient sword sect's inheritance. The other three young masters could not compare to him.

Standing in the fiery phoenix in the sky, there was actually a burning hot woman!

With a complete burning red attire, her limbs were all slender, her skin was gentle and white as snow, her long red hair danced in the breeze, and she had a raging fiery aura that made it impossible for people to stare at her.

Nangong Yun?

The Vermillion Bird first place was Nangong Yun?

I was actually wondering where this fellow had disappeared to!

At this moment, Nangong Yun angrily landed on the ground and released a red shockwave. The surrounding crowd was knocked down like dominoes and many of them suffered internal injuries.

"Damn!"

"This woman is too violent!"

"We are just an innocent crowd!"

"Young master Yun, go forth. Beat her and obtain first place!"

Yun Xiao could barely stay standing. Once he heard what they said, he began to sweat like rain drops.

Are your eyes on your butt?

What fighting!

Do you want father here to die?

"Where did you come from brat? Daring to fight this old lady, you're seeking death!"

Nangong Yun was in a very bad mood!

She had initially brought one million gold coins with her to Central State City and had wanted to go all out. She wanted create a pleasant surprise that would shock Chu Tian and Meng Qingwu!

Because of this, she had impatiently launched her expansion plan.

But was Central State as simple as South Sky City?

One of the main reasons why Nangong Yun had been able to do whatever she wanted in South Sky City was because her father was the Mayor. However, what did she have in Central State City?

Nangong Yun had made several moves that cost quite a bit of money, resulting in her losing everything. This made Nangong Yun suffer a large blow.

But she was still an intelligent person.

When she became aware of the fact that she could not create large waves in Central State City, she decided to breakthrough to the next realm and to create a foothold in Central State Academy.

Nangong Yun was a person that did not give up!

At least she would do something for Miracle Commerce.

Because of this, Nangong Yun became a dazzling meteor as she rose at an unbelievable speed through Central State Academy. She took first place in the Vermillion Bird Courtyard in one fell swoop and became the dark horse of Central State Academy!

She still followed Chu Tian's warnings.

Nangong Yun used the Vermillion Bird Courtyard as her base and won over many talented people in the school. For example, Zhao Kun and Wu Yong were both her people. Out of the top thirty six rankers of the Vermillion Bird Courtyard, over twenty of them were her followers.

All of them were talented people!

What was Miracle Commerce lacking? Wasn't it just talented people!

Nangong Yun was currently gathering talents under her so Miracle Commerce could develop in the future.

Who would have thought that even like this, Nangong Yun wouldn't be having a good time.

Chu, Luo, and Ye Families all had deep connections with the students. When Nangong Yun was going all out to recruit people, how could they sit back and ignore it? Because of this, the Vermillion Bird Courtyard received countless challenges everyday. As well, all the students under Nangong Yun received better offers, threats, and were even beaten for no reason.

Quite a few people had left recently!

The giant organization that Nangong Yun had worked hard to build had been reduced by one third in just a few days!

How could Nangong Yun not be angry?

How could Nangong Yun not be filled with hate?

She couldn't do anything big or small. The chairman had sent her as the vanguard to Central State to make it easier for Miracle Commerce to expand, but who would have thought that it would be so difficult!

God dammit!

Then there's someone else coming to cause trouble!

The most hateful thing was that all her subordinates had been taken care of in succession!

As the elder sister, how could she endure this? What prestige would she have left?

If she didn't beat this person into a meat patty today, this old lady would have to write her name backwards!

When Yun Xiao saw the violent devil Nangong Yun, his face turned green in fright.

This was the witch that had just risen up among the students. Although he hadn't met her yet, he had long heard about her violent nature.

Ten days ago.

There were some people that challenged Nangong Yun and in her rage, she had broken the limbs of all six people.

Six days ago.

Nangong Yun had personally gathered twenty-thirty people to charge into the Azure Dragon Courtyard. They had heavily injured over thirty of the Azure Dragon Courtyard inner students and around ten of them were experts on the Azure Dragon rankings. At least half of it was personally done by Nangong Yun.

Three days ago.

Nangong Yun had rushed into the Chu Family's Central State Academy lodgings and destroyed half of it, heavily injuring twenty people.

...….

This was a very violent witch.

Yun Xiao knew that this girl was very strong, but because his head had been inflated, he began to boast about how he was going to challenge the first place ranker.

If he knew that this witch was this strong.

How could Yun Xiao dare to challenge her!

"Ke, ke...About that….." Yun Xiao was trembling as he forced a smile and said, "This young master is tired today, so let's change days for this fight!"

Nangong Yun did not care that much, she was already filled with rage, "You want to run? If you're a man, then take a few of my fists first!"

After she finished talking.

She rolled up her sleeves to go beat him.

She did not care at all who Yun Xiao was. Since he was blind enough to offend her, if she didn't break ten bones or so, it would be unfair to her violent name.

When Nangong Yun was about to attack.

Yun Xiao was about to cry out for help.

Suddenly!

Nangong Yun abruptly stopped and her violent aura froze. The two burning eyes suddenly fell on the person standing beside Yun Xiao.

This person had an ordinary attire and an ordinary appearance. Standing in the crowd, it would be very hard to find him.

"You, you...."

Even if others could not recognize him.

How could Nangong Yun not recognize him?

The first time Chu Tian had disguised himself, Nangong Yun had been there to be shocked.

Moreover, the Netherworld Sword and snow white little fox, aren't these things that only Chu Tian owned?

Why would this fellow appear at Central State Academy?

This idiot is standing so close to him, was he brought here by him?

From the current situation, it seemed like Chu Tian did not know that the Vermillion Bird 1st Ranked was her. This was truly floods smashing the dragon king's palace, one not recognizing their own family.

Yun Xiao was so scared that he began to tremble, "I, I...What should I do! I have just gained respect and was about to begin my beautiful life, I don't want to be paralyzed by this witch! Please save me!"

"This girl is very strong. Even if I personally make a move, I'm not confident in winning against her." Chu Tian gently spread his hands, "You've thoroughly offended her so don't think about leaving here in one piece. But relax, according to my knowledge, she moves very fast, so you won't suffer that much. Just close your eyes and endure it. Even if you become paralyzed, as long as you're still alive, I will be able to cure you."

"Boss!" Yun Xiao's face turned green, "You can't be like this!"

Chapter 140: Chu Tian's new business

"There is one way."

Chu Tian said a few words to Yun Xiao and Yun Xiao seemed to have some scruples, "Is this alright?"

"It doesn't matter if you don't believe me!"

Yun Xiao was ready to make any sacrifice. He cupped his hands and went forward, then he spoke in a humble voice, "Although we haven't met before, I have heard about your righteous spirit, this Yun Xiao is filled with admiration. It truly is an honour to be able to exchange blows with you today. I will only use three slashes and if after three slashes I still have not won, this one is willing to join elder sister's forces and to go through ten thousand cavalry without any hesitation!"

Everyone's eyes almost popped out.

This Yun Xiao was being too exaggerated!

If he couldn't win, wasn't this basically selling his freedom to Nangong Yun?

Nangong Yun looked over at Chu Tian and after the latter nodded, Nangong Yun knew that this was planned by Chu Tian. She crossed her arms in front of her, "Three slashes? Humph! Even if it was thirteen slashes or thirty slashes, what could you do to me? I won't retaliate and will let you attack. If you can even hurt one hair on my body, then we'll consider it my loss!"

Everyone was stunned.

Nangong Yun was being too presumptuous!

Yun Xiao's sabre was like a lightning bolt. Normal people had no way to resist it, not to mention standing still for him!

"Good!"

Yun Xiao did not hesitate.

The sound of thunder appeared and the sabre that came out of the sheath was shocking. Yun Xiao threw away the sheath and jumped up into the sky holding the sword with both hands. Lightning bolts shot out in all directions just like a deity of thunder as he viciously shot at Nangong Yun.

Nangong Yun closed her eyes.

Endless starlight surrounded her body going from sparse to dense, slowly congealing into a refined gauze.

Nangong Yun revealed her Starlight Immortal Body, but of course she didn't use all her strength. Against someone like Yun Xiao, there was no need to condense her full power.

Dang!

Yun Xiao was bounced back several meters. He felt his blood and energy swelling up, almost suffering an internal injury.

This refined gauze had such a strong defense?

"The second slash!"

This slash was much stronger than the first one, its might increased exponentially!

Nangong Yun still had her eyes closed, like nothing mattered to her. When the tyrannical blade hit the starlight protecting her body, the starlight scattered a bit, but the might of this attack was still not enough to break her defenses.

Yun Xiao flew out once again, his pale face had turned completely red.

What was happening?

After Yun Xiao built up the power of the three slashes, it could be considered unstoppable. It made him feel like he was unmatched in this world.

This woman ruthlessly attacked his self confidence. A blade art that was this strong could not break through her defenses?

I don't believe that!

Yun Xiao condensed all his strength into this one slash, with countless thunderbolts winding around his sabre. That beautiful sword glow was around four-five zhang (3.33m) long. It was like a blade of thunder sent down as a punishment by the gods as it slashed out at Nangong Yun.

"Break!"

Yun Xiao loudly shouted.

In that moment, all the blood in his body began to boil as if he were on fire, making it seem like his body was burning. His potential was awakening in this moment.

Yun Xiao had Elixirs poured into his body over the years by his family.

Because he was not very diligent, he had never broken through.

But after suffering Chu Tian's devilish training for three days, the spiritual energy stored in Yun Xiao's body was slowly being awakened. Now that he was facing Nangong Yun's strong pressure, Yun Xiao had released all his strength as he released this third slash.

He suddenly broke through!

He went from the peak 1st Awakened Soul Layer to the 2nd Awakened Soul Layer!

His spirit energy increased by countless times and the power of his sabre also increased by several times!

This once again shocked everyone here. It even shocked Yun Xiao himself!

Nangong Yun finally opened her eyes and when she faced the lightning rays that blotted out the sky, her beautiful ruby eyes glowed and her lips curled into a faint smile.

"Finally, a good attack!"

The starlight around Nangong Yun began to condense and it turned from a gauze into a coloured glazed armour.

Starlight Glass Body!

The minute the thunder sabre chopped down on the Glass Body, the violent strength surged forward causing several small fissures, but it could not break through this terrifying defense.

"Still not strong enough!"

Nangong Yun loudly shouted and the starlight expanded outward!

The blade was shattered to pieces and the reflected strength shot out, sending him flying several meters. He heavily fell onto the ground and suffered heavy injuries.

Nangong Yun had actually shown mercy because of Chu Tian!

Otherwise Yun Xiao wouldn't have just suffered as simple as an internal injury!

But it had to be said that sabre art was actually very good, it could actually hurt the Starlight Glass Body. It was hard for people at the same level to break through the Glass Body, it could even defend against someone one layer higher. Yun Xiao had just broken through to the 2nd Awakened Soul Layer and Nangong Yun was already at the peak 2nd Awakened Soul Layer.

The fact that Yun Xiao with his weak cultivation could break through Nangong Yun's Immortal Body, it all depended on the power in his sabre. It was difficult for Yun Xiao to find a match in the 2nd Awakened Soul Layer.

He never thought he would suddenly break through!

Yun Xiao was very excited and he forgot about his pain.

He jumped up like a carp and moved forward three steps. He quickly kneeled down on one knee while bowing his head down. Then he cupped his hands, "Elder sister's ability is truly unparalleled, Yun Xiao is fully convinced. Please accept this little brother's oath!"

Nangong Yun placed her hands behind her and revealed an elder sister's aura, "Un, you're pretty good. Since you've specially made a trip to come to me, I will accept you!"

Yun Xiao quickly paid his respects, "Thank you elder sister!"

The crowd was stunned!

Yun Xiao had truly been subdued by Nangong Yun?

Yun Xiao had shined bright today and had won the entire academy's respect today. He was also the eldest son of the Yun Family with an infinite potential, but he was actually willing to become Nangong Yun's little brother? This was only something that Yun Xiao could do!

But then again, just how strong was this Nangong Yun?

Although Nangong Yun had not made a move, not showing anyone her true battle potential, but just her defense was strong enough that it was enough to shock everyone. Nangong Yun had a fire attribute God Level Source Spirit, so she should be practicing fire cultivation techniques. It should mean that she should had a strong destructive might! It was hard to imagine just how strong a God Level Source Spirit with a cultivation technique would be!

When they thought of this, the crowd couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat.

Although Nangong Yun's cultivation was lower than the other three courtyard first rankers.

Nangong Yun's actual strength would not be weaker!

If Nangong Yun's power and Yun Xiao's "talent" were combined together, the weakest Vermillion Bird Courtyard might rise once again!

Yun Xiao stood up.

Chu Tian cast a meaningful gaze to him.

Yun Xiao understood and turned around to say to everyone, "Many thanks to everyone's support today! Do you wish to know how I was reborn? Do you want to know more about cultivation techniques and martial arts? I ask everyone to continue to give me your attention! I, Yun Xiao definitely will not disappoint you all!"

With this sentence.

Everyone became nervous.

What was the reason Yun Xiao suddenly became this strong?

After Yun Xiao said this, he grabbed his waist. It was truly painful. If he didn't move now, then he would not be able to hold on.

"Everyone, come with me!"

There were many people here and it wasn't convenient to talk. Nangong Yun waved her hand and quickly left, bringing several people to a dojo.

The dojo was very big, but it was also very empty. There was not a single person here.

"Is this the territory you have bought?" Chu Tian changed the moment he entered the dojo. He walked to the front which made Yun Xiao feel very strange. Nangong Yun did not have any objections and just followed behind him.

Nangong Yun was about to talk, but she hesitantly looked over at Yun Xiao.

Chu Tian smiled, "There are no outsiders, so there is no need to worry."

Nangong Yun was filled with questions that she could not hold back any longer. She loudly shouted, "Boss! What are you doing! You did not give me any mental preparation at all! Was this little brat trained by you? Why didn't you give me any warning, it's very dangerous, don't you know? I almost killed him with a single punch!"

Yun Xiao trembled in fear. This woman was too violent!

This was too strange!

The two of them know each other!

Moreover...This terrifying woman actually called him boss?

This young man could even tame this kind of woman. What could he not do?

No wonder he wanted me to become this witch's little brother, this witch is his subordinate. After I accepted this witch as my boss, then he would be the boss' boss, becoming even higher than before!

"I didn't contact you because I was afraid of exposing myself." Chu Tian looked around the dojo. He only saw a few simple bronze training dummies and the words Qilin Hall on top, "What is happening here?"

Nangong Yun's face filled with sadness and guilt as she spoke, "Don't mention it. I've been having bad luck one of the other once I came to Central State City. I originally wanted to buy a few factories, but after having proper discussion one day, the next day, they all rejected me."

This confirmed it.

The large families knew that Nangong Yun belonged to Miracle Commerce.

How could they not know Nangong Yun's intentions for buying factories? If the large characters get involved, how could the small and medium sized companies dare to do business with Nangong Yun?

"But I have bought this dojo and named it Qilin Dojo, creating the Qilin Group in this academy. I have been preparing high level talents for Miracle Commerce. The group was developing very good at first and had received forty people within five days, but that did not last. In the past week, any person that joins the Qilin Group would be beaten or threatened, causing the growth to slow down. Moreover, there have been people that have left the group resulting in negative growth."

Nangong Yun's face filled with anxiety.

But she was not stupid!

Of course she knew who was up to this, but it was no use just knowing. Nangong Yun was by herself, how could she fight all those people?

Chu Tian understood the general circumstances.

After Nangong Yun came to Central State, all her actions have been correct. Buying the factory was paving the way for Miracle Commerce's expansion, since their production strength was still too weak. As well, they were missing in talent which was a strong strategic reserve.

What did Miracle Commerce lack? It was talented people!

Whether it was research, development, production, or sales, they all require talented people at every step. If Miracle Commerce wanted to expand, they need to develop their own research department first.

Chu Tian observed his surroundings and began to ponder, "What is the nature of the Qilin Group?"

"Central State Academy allows for organizations to exist and normally these organizations are formed by students of prestige coming together. There are some that are academic and some that are commercial.

Nangong Yun pointed at the dojo's large sign.

"I founded the Qilin Group and the requirement is quite high, one has to be at least in the 9th Body Refinement Layer to join. As well one needs to be skilled in weapon refining, symbol techniques, or alchemy. There are no entrance fees and one can receive free instructions with many benefits. That's how we've attracted quite a bit of people.

This was an organization?

Chu Tian had a general understanding.

There were several tens of thousands of people in Central State Academy and most could not directly enter into a company or become mercenaries, so these student organizations made up for this. These organizations allowed students to do various research projects or act as mercenaries to earn a bit of money. As well these organizations were small groups where people could compare notes with one another.

The resources Nangong Yun provided were quite plentiful.

Without need to pay anything, getting resources for just joining, and the organization itself was not restricting, this was very rarely seen. Even if it could not develop, it could clearly be seen how much resistance Nangong Yun received in Central State Academy.

Chu Tian nodded, "No need to be discouraged, you have already done all you could do."

"But I haven't done anything yet!"

"Isn't this Qilin Group one of your accomplishments?" Chu Tian patted Nangong Yun's shoulder, "You built a great platform for me, so leave everything to me now!"

Nangong Yun was in disbelief, "Can you bring the Qilin Dojo back to life? It's impossible! This place is almost done for, even if we give out money, no one will come back!"

The aristocratic students made up 80% of Central State Academy!

Nangong Yun had one million gold coins and even if she gave out free resources, she could only recruit so many people. Those juniors of aristocratic families did not lack money and had no reason to risk getting beaten.

There was no need to mention the poor family juniors. For a poor family's junior to enter Central State Academy, they had to pay a high price, so they treasured their learning experience. Because of this, they were timid and discrete, they would not place themselves in danger.

If they broke a limb, who would support them?

If they were killed by a powerful official, who would stand up for them?

The Qilin Dojo was too dangerous, there was no place for them to hide even if they wanted to!

"Using money is too cheap! If you think about a Central State Academy Student, what do they truly need!" Chu Tian confidently said to Nangong Yun, "If you can put out something that a person truly needs, not to mention joining the Qilin Group, even if you told them to jump into a fiery pit, they would still jump down!"

Nangong Yun was stunned, "What do you mean?"

Chu Tian turned to look at the giant sign, "From today on, the Qilin Dojo will be known as the Qilin Training Hall!"

A dojo and training hall were two completely different concepts.

A dojo was a place to practice.

A training hall was a place to learn.

"You're correct, it's not training, but rather knowledge. Of course we can even collect fees! I plan to turn this Qilin Training Hall into the largest training hall in Central State City!" Chu Tian turned to look at the two of them, "What the students of Central State Academy truly need is knowledge and not money. If we offer this, who would not come?"

Simply put.

Chu Tian wanted to create a training course that charged a fee.

Central State was a cultivation rich area, it was full of dojos and training halls. This showed that classes had a market.

Chu Tian had helped Yun Xiao rise, wasn't this just to create advertisement?

There was a suitable location, so he might as well use it.

Nangong Yun revealed a shocked expression, "Are you going to personally teach them? That isn't safe!"

"No, I have a better method."

Chu Tian revealed a mysterious smile.

"How many people do you have in the Vermillion Bird Courtyard?"

"Forty one!" Nangong Yun said and then added, "Although there aren't a lot of people, they are all good seedlings. There are people skilled in weapon refining, alchemy, and symbol techniques. They all have clean backgrounds and minimal experiences!"

Chu Tian nodded in satisfaction, "Gather everyone here tonight!"

When Nangong Yun understood Chu Tian's detailed plans, she revealed a look of shock. Chu Tian could even think of this kind of teaching others, he truly was a strange one!

There was going to be something good to watch soon!