Chapter 45: Returning as Wished, Earth-tier Techniques!
The next day, Xiao Ze followed the person sent by the vice dean to the book pavilion.
After dismissing others, the vice dean smiled and said to Xiao Ze.
"Your proposal has been approved. You have two opportunities to enter the book pavilion, but other cultivation benefits will be reduced or even canceled."
Xiao Ze calmly nodded and accepted the materials given by the vice dean.
It was much better than he had imagined.
At least, the second most precious allowance for pills had not been canceled in this cultivation benefit.
"Are you going to enter the book pavilion now?"
"Yes, I need advanced techniques for advancement."
The vice dean nodded in understanding and rose, patting the wall behind him casually.
Accompanied by the low rumbling sound of the moving wall, a dark entrance appeared before Xiao Ze's eyes.
"Follow me."
Glancing at Xiao Ze, who remained calm, the vice dean felt even more satisfied.
Remaining composed in changing situations was indeed a rare quality.
As the two walked through the passage, large night pearls embedded in the walls provided light.
At the same time, the vice dean also reminded Xiao Ze of some things to pay attention to and the rules for entering the book pavilion.
Gradually, light appeared ahead, and Xiao Ze stepped forward.
The dazzling light made Xiao Ze squint his eyes slightly.
The scene before him was a closed valley. Looking up, he couldn't see the end, as if the mountain stretched infinitely high.
In the three cliffs, there stood a huge and ancient building emitting a thick and ancient aura.
On the building's plaque hung above was written with powerful strokes—Book Pavilion.
The vice dean brought Xiao Ze to the outside of the book pavilion and bowed towards the empty space.
"The personnel from Canaan Academy's outer court cultivation plan have arrived. Please open the door!"
Under the envelopment of Dou Qi, Hu Qian's voice echoed between the valley and the mountains, lingering for a long time.
Xiao Ze looked towards the entrance of the book pavilion, where two gray-robed elders were seated.
They had been completely invisible before, as if they had suddenly appeared.
Xiao Ze lowered his eyelids slightly and stood still.
It wasn't until about ten minutes later that the eyelids of the two gray-robed elders twitched slightly, revealing slightly cloudy eyes.
Both gray-robed elders looked at Xiao Ze simultaneously, their scrutiny evident in their eyes.
Soon, they showed a hint of surprise in their eyes. One of the gray-robed elders even directly asked.
"May I ask, young friend, how old are you?"
"I am Xiao Ze, I have seen the seniors. I am twelve years old."
Xiao Ze replied respectfully.
The two gray-robed elders showed a hint of surprise in their eyes at the same time.
No wonder they activated a cultivation plan that had been dormant for many years.
A twelve-year-old four-star Dou Master was definitely a top-tier powerhouse in the making, with extraordinary talent!
Indeed, after the accumulation during the journey, Xiao Ze immediately broke through to become a four-star Dou Master upon arriving at Canaan Academy.
"Now, let's go inside," the vice dean explained to Xiao Ze.
"This is a space lock set by a Dou Zong powerhouse, with extremely strong protective capabilities. Even a Dou Zong would be unharmed if they faced it."
Xiao Ze bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for explaining, Vice Dean."
A space door slowly formed in front of them.
With the vice dean leading the way, Xiao Ze followed closely behind and stepped into the space door.
"Thank you, sirs!" Hu Qian said, arching his hands.
"It's our duty."
One of the gray-robed elders spoke hoarsely, then fell silent again.
Hu Qian instructed Xiao Ze, "You have one hour to enter this time, and you can only take out one item."
"I have already told you about the taboos before. Don't force it, so as not to come back empty-handed in the end."
Xiao Ze nodded and asked, "Could the two opportunities be combined this time? I don't want to trouble the two seniors multiple times."
Hu Qian didn't speak. At this point, he couldn't make the decision.
"Alright, the time is extended to two hours, and you can take out two items."
One of the gray-robed elders spoke up.
Xiao Ze thanked them and stepped forward.
His eyelids were lowered, and he didn't look at the plaque above.
The plaque had a magical power that could attract one's attention.
Xiao Ze adhered to his original intention, with a desolate aura lingering in his heart.
But it didn't affect him.
It wasn't until Xiao Ze's figure entered the book pavilion that the three people outside looked at each other in surprise.
They had originally planned to wait until Xiao Ze was distracted before reminding him.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Ze was completely unaffected by the plaque.
This only added another layer to their evaluation of Xiao Ze.
"Elders, how long do you think Xiao Ze will come out, and what items will he get?"
After waiting for a while, Hu Qian, feeling bored, asked the two gray-robed elders.
The two gray-robed elders glanced at each other.
If it were the top five from the inner court selection competition, the two gray-robed elders probably wouldn't even bother to respond to Hu Qian.
But as the first genius in many years to receive a cultivation plan, Xiao Ze, with his young age and already at the four-star Dou Master level, and his previous extraordinary performances, did arouse some curiosity in the two elders.
"Xiao Ze indeed has extraordinary talent, but luck and character are also important in the Book Pavilion. What he ultimately gains depends on himself."
The gray-robed elder said slowly.
Hu Qian was about to speak when he suddenly turned to look at the book pavilion.
The two elders also showed a hint of surprise in their hearts.
Xiao Ze was coming out already?!
It hadn't been even ten minutes!
Hu Qian frowned slightly and looked at the entrance of the book pavilion.
As expected, Xiao Ze walked out calmly.
"Xiao Ze, why did you come out so soon? You should know how precious the opportunity to enter the book pavilion is, why..."
Hu Qian said anxiously, "If you have any unexpected situations, the previous request can be canceled!"
"Give you another chance, but this time you can only take out one item!"
"No need, Vice Dean."
Xiao Ze smiled and shook his head, showing the two scrolls in his hand.
One scroll was a deep blue color like the vast sea.
The other scroll shimmered with strange colors.
"I am very satisfied with this harvest, so I came out early to avoid disturbing the two seniors' cultivation."
"Earth-tier techniques!"
"Both scrolls are!"
The two gray-robed elders, with sharp eyes, could see the grades of the two scrolls in Xiao Ze's hands and couldn't help but be surprised.
Hu Qian also realized, looking at the two scrolls in Xiao Ze's hands.
It seemed that Xiao Ze did indeed return with a full load this time!
"You obtained two Earth-tier scrolls so quickly?"
Hu Qian couldn't help but marvel.
"As soon as I entered the room, several streams of light flew out of the energy barrier and stopped around me."
"After checking, they were all Earth-tier techniques, and they happened to be what I needed, so I didn't waste time picking and choosing."
Xiao Ze explained, leaving the three of them in silence.
This would surely crack the minds of the top five from previous inner court selection competitions!
(End of Chapter)