Chapter 67: Bai Cheng's Nightmare! Unusual Dou Techniques!
In front of the Vice Dean's library, a crowd of students filled the open space.
Today was the time to enter the inner courtyard.
As the core of the Canaan Academy, being able to enter the inner courtyard was considered an honor among outer courtyard students.
Every year, students came to bid farewell and observe, inevitably harboring some desire in their hearts.
They hoped that next year, they could become one of them.
The students on the open space whispered among themselves, while those who had entered the Canaan Academy proudly held their heads high.
They enjoyed the admiring gazes of other students.
They diligently practiced day in and day out, all for this dazzling moment!
Among them, the most eye-catching were two figures.
One figure stood tall, but the expression on his face was not as cheerful as the other students'. Instead, it was somewhat gloomy.
These past few days, Bai Cheng couldn't forget what happened in the library.
That Grade 7 pill, the Diamond Body Pill, had almost become his nightmare!
These days, he frequently saw its figure in his dreams. Every time he approached it eagerly, the Diamond Body Pill would release a wave of energy, sending him flying.
No matter how hard he tried, the Diamond Body Pill would always end up in Xiao Ze's hands!
Every time this happened, it was the moment Bai Cheng woke up!
Bai Cheng almost obsessively believed that the Diamond Body Pill was his opportunity!
He was the one who rushed up first, so why was it ultimately obtained by Xiao Ze?!
Various extreme emotions distorted his thoughts, eventually turning into the belief that Xiao Ze had taken away his opportunity, his Grade 7 pill!
Watching the Grade 7 pill slip through his fingers and fall into someone else's hands, Bai Cheng's psyche was completely twisted.
On the other side, Han Yue glanced at Bai Cheng's gloomy face and couldn't help shaking her head inwardly.
With such a mentality, it's hard to achieve anything!
Suddenly, Han Yue noticed that the students around her, who had been chatting, fell silent all at once.
She felt a sense of foreboding and looked towards the outskirts, and sure enough, three people led by Xiao Ze were walking towards them.
In the eyes of every student looking at Xiao Ze, there was not only awe but also a hint of admiration!
Within just one year of entering the Canaan Academy, Xiao Ze had set two records: the highest score in the Monster Hunting Competition and single-handedly defeating multiple opponents in the Inner Courtyard Selection!
Until he became first, no one knew what methods he used.
Mysterious and powerful, that was the impression many students had of Xiao Ze!
Xiao Ze arrived at the center and nodded in greeting to Han Yue.
Glancing at Bai Cheng, who still wore a gloomy expression, Xiao Ze simply ignored him, not wanting to provoke him.
Ever since the Inner Courtyard Selection, Bai Cheng's face hadn't looked good. It had been gloomy all this time.
Xiao Ze's inner curiosity flashed briefly, but he didn't dwell on it any longer.
Yesterday, he had gained insight into the advanced Dou Technique, Azure Sea Raging Waves, mastering it to perfection.
However, what puzzled Xiao Ze was that despite reaching perfection in Azure Sea Raging Waves, he didn't feel the same sense of enlightenment as when he mastered other advanced Dou Techniques to perfection.
He had practiced other advanced Dou Techniques before, but Azure Sea Raging Waves gave him the most unique feeling.
He had practiced on and off for some time, spending several months on it.
Finally, yesterday, he had a breakthrough in understanding, reaching perfection.
When in doubt, ask the Vice Dean.
After all, the cultivation method was chosen by the Vice Dean for him, and asking the Vice Dean would give him the quickest answer.
But now with so many people around, he decided to wait until it was less crowded before asking.
Xiao Ze had only been here for a short time when the Vice Dean, along with several elders, emerged from the library.
Hu Qian was somewhat surprised to see so many students gathered at the door.
Although there were many spectators and farewells in previous years, it was not as many as this year.
He noticed that many students' gazes were focused on Xiao Ze.
He had his answer.
It seemed that even if Xiao Ze entered the inner courtyard next, his reputation would linger in the outer courtyard for quite some time.
After all, the records Xiao Ze set in the past year were enough to give these spectators a sense of witnessing history.
Even Hu Qian himself felt this way; Xiao Ze might leave his mark on the history of the Canaan Academy during his tenure as Vice Dean.
After all, during his time as Vice Dean, he had never seen such a level of genius.
The Vice Dean made a brief opening statement, congratulating the students entering the inner courtyard.
At the same time, he encouraged other students to work hard and aim for them as role models.
Although these words were almost cliché, many students nodded in agreement this year, primarily because of the figure standing in the center of the students.
Although still a teenager, he already exuded a unique aura.
Xiao Ze noticed the longing and admiration in the gazes around him and smiled, saying to the students around him, "Keep it up, I'll be waiting for you in the inner courtyard."
Xiao Ze's voice wasn't loud, but with the Vice Dean and elders present, the scene fell silent.
Xiao Ze's voice naturally spread throughout the area.
Hearing the words of their idol, countless students clenched their fists, their faces flushed with excitement, looking at Xiao Ze.
"Classmate Xiao Ze, I will definitely enter the inner courtyard too!"
"That's right, I'll follow in Classmate Xiao Ze's footsteps and cultivate in the inner courtyard!"
"Classmate Xiao Ze, when I enter the inner courtyard, you might already be famous there!"
Countless students excitedly expressed their feelings to Xiao Ze, releasing their inner excitement and excitement.
Xiao Ze smiled and waved to them.
The Vice Dean didn't say anything, just looked at the elders beside him, all of whom smiled lightly.
The meaning in their eyes was clear: Vice Dean, your words are less effective than a student's.
Hu Qian shrugged and waved slightly to the sky, and shadows slowly descended, accompanied by a ripple of wind.
Surprisingly, they were ten giant griffins!
"Alright, kids, it's getting late. Hurry up and board the griffins; the inner courtyard is quite a distance from here."
"Every five people will form a group and board a griffin!"
Xiao Ze saw that some students were too excited and almost stumbled when they jumped on the griffins, which were damp from the moisture in the air.
Xiao Ze said to Xiao Xun'er and Little Doctor Immortal, "Let's go up. It's been a long time since we've ridden a griffin."
With a light tap of his toes, Xiao Ze floated gracefully to a chair and sat down comfortably.
Xiao Xun'er and Little Doctor Immortal sat on either side of him.
Xiao Ze knew that there was still some distance to the inner courtyard. Standing on the griffin's back all the way would be tiring to even think about.
With Xiao Ze setting an example, other students no longer insisted on standing and obediently sat on the chairs.
Seeing this scene, the Vice Dean, who had witnessed many students stubbornly insisting and making fools of themselves in the past, couldn't help but smile.
These kids didn't have much of a strong person's demeanor, just do what's comfortable.
With this thought in mind, Hu Qian spread his splendid Dou Qi wings behind him.
"Alright, kids, it's time for us to depart for the inner courtyard!"
Under the escort of four Dou Huang powerhouses, the ten griffins flew towards the endless back mountains of the Canaan Academy!
Xiao Ze saw that he didn't have a chance to ask, so he patiently waited.
When they entered the range of the inner courtyard and started the Flame Hunt Grand Competition, Hu Qian should have some free time, and he would take the opportunity to ask.
(End of this chapter)