From the capital of the Jia Ma Empire to its western border, an ordinary person would need several months to complete the journey. However, the Amethyst Winged Lion King, carrying Gu Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin, crossed the empire's borders in just a day.
Crossing the Jia Ma border, the path to Jia Nan Academy required them to traverse dozens of countries and then cross the vast Black-Corner Region.
Gu Fei had already taken this route once, rushing all the way to the North-Western region. This time, however, with two companions, their pace was slower.
On his initial journey, Gu Fei had been too focused to appreciate the scenery. Now, with such lovely company, he decided to take his time, enjoying the leisurely pace.
The journey was long, and their destination lay deep within the Black-Corner Region. Along the way, Gu Fei casually introduced Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin to the region's situation.
"Due to its unique terrain, the Black-Corner Region has become one of the most chaotic areas on the continent, where countless fugitives from various nations establish the most barbaric rules."
"In the Black-Corner Region, there are no laws, only one rule—the law of the jungle. The weak have no right to survive!"
"I never imagined that the Black-Corner Region would be such a chaotic place!"
Hearing Gu Fei's explanation, Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but frown. Having lived in Qingshan Town, she had experienced her share of disputes, but there was always some form of order. Her gentle and peaceful nature made her detest such chaos.
Qing Lin, on the other hand, was less affected, having grown up rejected by both humans and snake-people, she was accustomed to hardship.
As they approached the Black-Corner Region, Gu Fei began to talk about Jia Nan Academy.
"Perhaps as a counterbalance to the chaos, there is a very peaceful place in the Black-Corner Region called Jia Nan Academy!"
"Within a certain range of the Academy lies a peaceful zone. It's said that anyone bringing chaos to this area will find themselves hanging from the Death Spirit Tree at the academy's boundary by the next day..."
"Jia Nan Academy must be a place that many in the Black-Corner Region long for!"
Both young ladies displayed a look of longing on their faces.
Gu Fei grinned broadly. "Our next destination is that Academy."
Xiao Yi Xian feels excited. Emotional Value +100
Qing Lin feels happy. Emotional Value +70
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian's lips curled into a smile, and Qing Lin's eyes widened with excitement. It was a place they had never imagined they could reach before- a place even more enticing than the Jia Ma Imperial Palace.
Soon, the Lion King flew into the Black-Corner Region, and Gu Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin dismounted outside Black Mark City, planning to rest for the night.
In this place, battles were frequent and without order, with street fights breaking out even on the main roads.
Seeing the bloody brawls and the brutal energy attacks, even though Xiao Yi Xian had heard Gu Fei's descriptions, witnessing it firsthand left her somewhat stunned.
She bit her lip, quickly turning away to meet Gu Fei's gaze, her eyes full of disdain for the place.
Qing Lin, frightened by the screams and shouts, hid behind Gu Fei and Xiao Yi Xian, too scared to look up.
As a result, they spent the entire day in their inn room, with no desire to explore.
The next morning, Gu Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin resumed their journey on the Lion King, heading directly for Jia Nan Academy.
Under Gu Fei's command, the Lion King flew at full speed, reaching within a hundred miles of the academy by the end of the day. Although outsiders were not allowed to fly in this area, Gu Fei, with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, let the Lion King continue.
In the distance, nestled between two majestic mountains, Peace Town, came into view.
"Roar! Roar!"
The Lion King approached swiftly, its massive form casting a shadow over the land, causing a stir in Peace Town. The Academy's enforcers quickly noticed the Lion King.
Since a deadly battle between the Black-Corner Region and Jia Nan Academy long ago, with the bodies of two Dou Kings and a Dou Emperor hanging on the Death Spirit Tree at Peace Town's entrance, the area around the academy had become a haven of peace, starkly contrasting the outside world. No powerful Black-Corner Region warrior dared to intrude with murderous intent.
Even occasional disturbances were swiftly quelled, with the offenders ending up hanging on the Tree.
Over the years, the Death Spirit Tree's reputation had spread throughout the Black-Corner Region.
Thus, the Academy had not faced such an audacious intrusion in years.
"What a massive beast?"
On the ground, the enforcers were at a loss, and even their captain showed signs of panic.
"The situation is urgent, quickly report to the Deputy Headmaster!"
The patrol officers shouted.
The enforcers on patrol had no way to stop the Lion King.
Soon, Gu Fei's view was dominated by a large city, prompting him to speak softly, "Stop."
The Lion King halted abruptly.
At the same time, seven or eight figures swiftly emerged from the city.
Narrowing his eyes, Gu Fei sensed their strength, noting that even the weakest among them was only a six-star Dou King.
These were none other than the Outer Academy Headmaster Hu Gan and several other elders of the Outer Academy.
"Who are you, and why do you disregard Jia Nan Academy's no-fly rule...?"
The one who spoke was Hu Gan, a peak Dou Emperor. Although Gu Fei's ride on a sixth-tier magical beast and his disregard for the rules suggested a significant background, Hu Gan, with his vast experience and strength, suppressed his shock and asked seriously.
Behind Hu Gan, the elders and enforcers of the Outer Academy stood ready, watching Gu Fei with some apprehension.
Standing atop the Lion King's head, Gu Fei looked down at Hu Gan and spoke calmly.
"My name is Gu Fei. I heard the Academy possesses a Heavenly Flame, so I came to take a look."
Gu Fei did not conceal his purpose, speaking bluntly. With his current strength at the peak of the Dou Ancestor, on the verge of breaking through to a Venerate, no one before him could pose a challenge.
Thus, there was no need for any trickery or pretense to infiltrate the Academy.