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Chapter 108: Without Reaching Dou Wang, Forever Ants!
"Finally, we've endured through the toughest phase. These young ones should be able to make it through now."
The Grand Elder sighed in relief, looking at the seven figures sitting cross-legged on the field, unable to resist nodding.
This result is much better than previous years.
"This year's top ten talents really stand out, with exceptional willpower, talent, and opportunities."
An Elder sighed as he looked at the group.
"It's actually because this year is quite special. It's needless to say about Zi Yan, that little girl, who is already a Dou Wang powerhouse. Tempering doesn't have much effect on her."
"As for Xiao Ze, that kid has an extremely high adaptability to the Heart Flame, and those two little girls beside him are also extraordinary."
"If we were to replace them, the success rate should be similar to previous years, fifty-fifty."
Each person pointed out the reasons for the emergence of such talented individuals this year.
Except for Zi Yan, the other exception is the uniqueness of Xiao Ze and his group.
Indeed, as time passed, no student could endure the pain of the Tempering anymore and ended up miserably withdrawing.
After all, they had already survived the most difficult moment, and now it was time to quietly wait for transformation.
"Speaking of which, isn't that thing below becoming more restless now?"
The Grand Elder suddenly spoke, his brows slightly furrowed.
"Indeed, but the seal is still quite strong. Even if it makes more attempts, it won't make a difference."
The two Elders stationed at the bottom level were the ones who understood the situation of that thing the most.
"Still, we can't be complacent. As time passes, that thing will definitely become stronger. We have no way to weaken its power, only to constantly strengthen the seal."
The Grand Elder, however, was not so optimistic.
Unfortunately, the Dean had been traveling outside for more than a decade and hadn't returned.
There hadn't been any news from him at all.
And those secluded Elders were only concerned with cultivation.
Unless the Canaan Academy was on the verge of destruction, they absolutely wouldn't make a move.
"We can only hope that this little guy can grow up quickly. When unexpected situations arise, we'll have a bit more strength."
The Grand Elder's gaze fell on Xiao Ze.
Witnessing Xiao Ze's achievements over the past year, he was full of confidence in Xiao Ze's potential and future.
As long as Xiao Ze grew up, he would definitely be able to provide great assistance to the Canaan Academy.
Even if it took him another decade or so, surpassing himself was not impossible.
By then, they wouldn't have to rely on the elusive Dean and the Elders anymore.
At this moment, Xiao Ze suddenly felt a slight tremor in his eyelids and slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing that he was actually the first to wake up, he stood up and bowed to the three Elders.
"Thank you, three Elders, for guarding."
"Haha, it's what we should do. But little guy, your adaptability to the Heart Flame is probably the strongest in the history of the inner courtyard, right?"
Elder Su Qian smiled and said to Xiao Ze.
Xiao Ze nodded slightly but didn't elaborate on this aspect.
"It should be, but I'm not sure."
Shortly after, everyone woke up one after another, all with joy on their faces.
If it weren't for the Elder's presence, they probably would have burst into laughter.
Zi Yan clenched her fists and casually swung them a few times, creating a powerful gust of wind.
"Not bad!"
The Grand Elder casually dissipated Zi Yan's attack, then glanced at her and said to them.
"Alright, since you've completed the Tempering, you can leave now. Don't linger here."
...
With the thunderous opening of the tower gate, the students gathered outside also cheered.
They could finally enter the Heaven Scorching Refining Qi Tower.
At the same time, they also admired the strong candidates who followed the elder. Each person's face was filled with envy and admiration.
There were as many as seven of them! Looking at them was like looking at the future champions of battle! Reaching the champion realm was truly different.
Champions were also known as continental masters, possessing the qualifications to traverse the continent. Even within some empires, champions were highly ranked.
For instance, in the Gamma Empire, among the top ten warriors, only three were Emperor-level, and all the rest were champions.
You can imagine the value of being a champion.
There's even a saying in the Fighting Qi Continent: "If you're not a champion, you're merely an ant."
Xiao Ze left with three women amidst everyone's envious gazes.
...
Two days later, at a mountain waterfall, Xiao Ze returned to this place.
He had previously advanced to the Spirit Fighter level here, and now he was ready to shed his ant-like status and enter the champion level! "Brother Xiao Ze, you can do it!"
"Xiao Ze, I believe in you, the champion realm won't be an obstacle for you!"
Xiao Xun'er and Little Doctor Fairy encouraged him one after the other.
Zi Yan chewed on a medicinal pill and said, "Xiao Ze, hurry up and become a champion, then I'll take you to find treasures of heaven and earth."
Of course, Zi Yan was referring to the location of the Core Melting Milk. She had tried many times before, but each attempt was thwarted by a demonic ape.
If Xiao Ze advanced to champion, she definitely wanted to take him along to teach that demonic ape a lesson.
Listening to their words, Xiao Ze smiled slightly and then closed his eyes.
The energy flowing within his body was like an endless river.
In the void space, the Tree of Origin rooted in the void, continuously drawing on fighting energy.
His body's energy had reached perfection, just one step forward would bring him into the champion realm.
"Claim all feedback rewards!" "[Claiming Xiao Xun'er's use of the Purple Spirit Pill, tenfold medicinal feedback!]" "[Claiming Xiao Xun'er's breakthrough to Spirit Fighter, tenfold feedback!]" "[Claiming Xiao Xun'er's Core Heart Flame body forging, tenfold body forging feedback!]"
...
Xiao Ze had accumulated a huge amount of feedback rewards.
At this moment, they transformed into a vast energy flowing into his body, crucial for his breakthrough to champion! The amount of cosmic energy needed for a major realm breakthrough was enormous, quickly forming a grand energy vortex around Xiao Ze.
"Wow! Is it such a big deal!"
Zi Yan quickly clutched her jade bottle, shocked by the grandeur of Xiao Ze's breakthrough to champion.
Xiao Xun'er and Little Doctor Fairy had seen it before, so they were not so surprised.
Inside the academy, the great elder Su Qian who was preparing to cultivate was suddenly disturbed and looked outside the academy.
He squinted his eyes, wondering if someone in the academy was breaking through to champion?
"Is it one of the academy's students? Just after undergoing the Core Heart Flame body forging and he's breaking through to champion, could it be that youngster?"
The great elder said, and immediately got up.
Such a disturbance could easily attract some enemies or magical beasts' prying eyes; he had to protect Xiao Ze during his breakthrough.
Of course, if it wasn't Xiao Ze, he also needed to investigate and find out who it was that managed to reach the academy's vicinity and break through to champion.
When Su Qian arrived at the waterfall and saw Xiao Ze within the energy vortex, his eyes widened.
Even with his experience, he could hardly imagine that such a scene, with such cosmic energy, would be a champion's breakthrough!
However, after a period of calm, Su Qian also began to protect Xiao Ze.
Although Xiao Ze had also asked Xiao Xun'er and others to guard him.
But Su Qian thought it wasn't enough!
"This youngster still doesn't understand how risky it is to break through in the wild; just those magical beasts alone are enough trouble for him."
"It has to be me to guard him!"
... (End of Chapter)
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