Chapter 61

After Jiang Yunhai visited the Jiang family and the Wu Hall, no one in the Jiang family knew what he said, but after Jiang Yunhai left, Jiang Yunshan immediately issued a lockdown order. Except for Jiang Hen Shui and the Jiang family elders, no clan members were allowed to leave. Most of the Jiang family's assets began to be liquidated, clearly preparing to maintain a low profile and recuperate.

Jiang Yunshan had to do this. Although Jiang Yunhai did not do anything when he visited the Jiang family, he left a message—expel him and Jiang Yi from the clan. In other words, he and Jiang Yi no longer belonged to the Jiang family. With the two major powers, Jiang Yunshe and Jiang Yunshi, being killed, if the Jiang family did not act low-key, they would likely be swallowed up by other families immediately after Jiang Yunhai left...

The Wu Hall's hall master, after Jiang Yunhai's visit, generously annulled the agreement with Jiang Yi, but Jiang Yunhai now owed the Wu Hall a favor. There was no choice; the Wu Hall was too powerful. If they were to force the issue, both Jiang Yunhai and Jiang Yi would die.

The Western Army withdrew, and Tianyu City returned to peace. The competition at the Spirit Beast Mountain Academy continued, but it was clearly not as lively as before. Many people watching the matches would think of Jiang Yi, sighing deeply each time.

However, both Ji Tian and Jiang Yunhai issued gag orders, and no one dared to openly discuss Jiang Yi's affairs. After several days, when Ji Tingyu, Jiang Hen Shui, Leng Qianqian, and He Dao won dozens of consecutive matches, almost reaching a hundred, everyone forgot about Jiang Yi and began to focus on these prodigies.

The Ma family, within the time agreed upon by Jiang Yunhai, sold their assets, purchased 5,000 Earth Essence Pills, and raised 500,000 purple gold. They delivered it to the city lord's residence.

Ma Kui was very smart. After delivering the pills and purple gold to the city lord's residence, he immediately led his entire clan out of Tianyu City, settling in a nearby town, clearly exiting the ranks of the five major families of Tianyu City to avoid being targeted and swallowed by other families. Even so, it would take at least ten years for the Ma family to recover...

Several days later, Ji Tingyu was the first to achieve a hundred consecutive wins. Jiang Hen Shui, Leng Qianqian, and He Dao also successfully advanced, securing four spots. The subsequent elimination rounds went as expected, with Liu He securing the last spot. All the major families were overjoyed, especially the Liu family, which essentially inherited Jiang Yi's spot...

Of course, He Dao also benefited from Jiang Yi. If not for Jiang Yi's actions, he would not have so easily secured a spot, as Ma Hei Qi was stronger than him.

The Western Army quickly completed its recruitment. Most of the spots were pre-determined, such as Jiang Rulong, who was originally one of the pre-determined candidates, but unfortunately, he was killed by Jiang Yi...

The Spirit Beast Mountain mentors instructed the five to reach Spirit Beast City within a month and a half. Under the escort of the Western Army, they left Tianyu City, and the city returned to complete peace.

Since entering the city lord's residence, Jiang Yi seemed to have disappeared. No one except Ji Tian had seen him. After ten days, when his injuries were fully healed, he went to a closed room in the Wu Hall to cultivate. Jiang Yunhai brought a large number of Earth Essence Pills, allowing him to use them freely...

...

Time flew by, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.

In a closed room in the Wu Hall, Jiang Yi opened his eyes and sighed deeply, "The cultivation speed is simply like flying!"

His seal was completely broken, and his cultivation speed was two to three times faster than Jiang Hen Shui's. With the Wu Hall's spirit-gathering array and the enhancement of his black essence force on the Earth Essence Pills, his cultivation speed was incredibly fast. In such a short time, he was almost about to break through to the fifth level of the Cauldron Realm...

"Is it about time? Grandfather said to leave the closed room after a month and go to Spirit Beast City!"

Jiang Yi stood up, stretched his body, and muttered a few words before opening the door mechanism and walking out. Outside, he saw a familiar face—Manager Yang had been waiting for him.

Manager Yang's face, full of wrinkles, was smiling. He patted Jiang Yi's shoulder and sighed, "Canglang, I know you're leaving. No matter where you go or how you will walk your path, remember one thing: always be low-key and never act impulsively. If you run into trouble outside and can't make it, you can come back here. The Wu Hall always needs a purple gold sparring partner."

Jiang Yi nodded heavily and then bowed deeply. Finally, under Manager Yang's guidance, he left the Wu Hall through a side door.

On the street outside, there was a luxurious carriage with a large "Ji" character on it. Jiang Yunhai stood under the carriage and saw Jiang Yi come out, nodding slightly, indicating for him to get in.

Jiang Yi leaped onto the carriage and saw a bed inside. Jiang Xiaonu was sleeping peacefully, and he sighed in relief. He lifted the window and waved to Manager Yang.

"Let's go!"

Jiang Yunhai entered the carriage and ordered the driver, who flicked the reins, and the carriage sped south toward the city gate.

The carriage passed through the bustling Tianyu City and quickly reached the south city gate. Outside the south city gate, Ji Tian and Jiang Yunshan stood silently with their respective groups. The driver saw them and quickly stopped the carriage. Jiang Yunhai lifted the curtain, glanced at Ji Tian, and nodded, saying, "Ji Tian, we will meet again. Take care!"

Ji Tian nodded and smiled, waving his hand, "Yunhai, take care on your journey! Come back and have a few drinks with me sometime!"

Jiang Yunshan, seeing that Jiang Yunhai was still not looking at him, had a very dark expression but still clasped his hands and said, "Uncle Hai, take care!"

Jiang Yunhai finally glanced at Jiang Yunshan, nodded indifferently, looked at Ji Tian, and gave him a special look before pulling down the curtain and telling the driver, "Let's go!"

"Go!"

The driver bowed to Ji Tian, flicked the reins, and the carriage sped away again.

Ji Tian watched Jiang Yunhai leave and sighed deeply, "Yunhai actually cares a lot about the Jiang family, but you hurt his heart..."

Jiang Yunshan's face was dark, and he lowered his head in silence. When Jiang Yunhai left, he had solemnly instructed him to take good care of Jiang Yi, but he did not pay much attention. He thought, what was the point of taking care of a sealed waste? Jiang Yi had been marginalized, suppressed, and bullied, and he saw it all. He always thought Jiang Yunhai was dead and thus let things be. One wrong step led to more, and now the Jiang family was severely weakened, all due to his own mistakes...

After a long time, Jiang Yunshan asked, "City Lord, did Uncle Hai say where they are going? Will they come back?"

"Unknown!"

Ji Tian shook his head but said firmly, "Wait and see. With Jiang Yi's talent and character, he will soon be famous. Then we will know where they are!"

"Famous?"

Jiang Yunshan frowned and asked, "Jiang Yi's talent is not that great. Even if he has a Heaven-level martial technique, it can improve his overall combat power, but his realm is not up to par. He is still a waste, right?"

"Idiot!"

Ji Tian couldn't help but curse. If not for the special look Jiang Yunhai gave him before leaving, he would not have bothered to explain. He looked at Jiang Yunshan with a sideways glance, "Heaven-level martial technique? Even if Jiang Yi has the talent to comprehend it? Jiang Yi has been in closed cultivation for less than a month and is about to break through to the fifth level of the Cauldron Realm! Even with the help of Earth Essence Pills and the Wu Hall's spirit-gathering array, such talent is comparable to the top geniuses of the Divine Martial Kingdom. This kid has many secrets! You... not only hurt Yunhai's heart but also caused the Jiang family to lose a world-class genius. If Jiang Yi doesn't die young, I have a feeling his achievements will surpass our imagination!"

"Ah..."

Jiang Yunshan's body trembled, his heart was agitated, and his eyes were full of regret and helplessness as he watched the carriage disappear into the distance. If Jiang Yi really became a world-defying powerhouse as Ji Tian said, how could he face the ancestors of the Jiang family after his death?

"Finally gone!"

In the crowd, a young girl in a fiery red tight dress, with an exceptionally curvaceous figure, watched the carriage disappear, sighing deeply. Yi Lingxue knew that Jiang Yi's departure would make him drift further and further away from her, forever leaving her world!

...

"Grandfather, where are we going?"

The carriage had traveled several hundred feet, and Jiang Yi gently stroked Xiaonu's face before softly asking Jiang Yunhai.

Jiang Yunhai pointed south and smiled, "We are going to the southernmost part of the Divine Martial Kingdom, to Spirit Beast City. You need to participate in a Spirit Beast Mountain Blood Trial to have a chance to enter the Spirit Beast Mountain Academy! Only by entering the academy will you have a chance to approach the Heaven-level healer. Once you gain his favor, I will provide some wealth and treasures, and Xiaonu's poison can be easily cured."

Jiang Yi blinked, confused, "Grandfather, can't you directly talk to the healer in the academy? What is the Spirit Beast Mountain Blood Trial?"

"Ha ha, silly child!"

Jiang Yunhai smiled kindly, "The Spirit Beast Mountain Academy is located in the Three Ten Thousand Mountains, outside the jurisdiction of the six major vassal states, independent of all forces. Even a peak Divine Realm martial artist cannot enter without permission. That's why I can't let you take the risk of participating in the Blood Trial!"

"As for the Blood Trial, it is a very dangerous training. The academy holds a Blood Trial each time it recruits new students, requiring them to cross the Three Ten Thousand Mountains alone to reach the academy. For example, the five from Tianyu City must cross the mountains, kill low-level demonic beasts, and reach the academy to be considered official students. If they cannot reach the academy within the specified time, they will be sent back. Of course, the difficulty of the Blood Trial is not high for them."

"Ah?"

Jiang Yi was even more confused, frowning, "So the Blood Trial is for Ji Tingyu and the others, what does it have to do with me?"

"Of course, it has to do with you!"

Jiang Yunhai explained, "The Blood Trial has two types: one for students who have already secured spots, and the other for those who have not, like you! Of course... your Blood Trial will be much harder, and even if you pass, you will be a registered student at the Spirit Beast Mountain Academy. After half a year, you will participate in a special Blood Trial to become a true student! The academy has many levels of students, such as registered students, ordinary students, elite students, and genius students. Only by successfully passing each Blood Trial can you gradually improve your student level and have a chance to meet and recognize the Heaven-level healer..."

"I see!"

Jiang Yi felt a headache just listening, but when he looked at the sleeping Jiang Xiaonu, his young face became exceptionally determined.

No matter how hard or difficult it is, he will strive to improve his strength, stand out in the academy, gain the healer's recognition, and save Jiang Xiaonu.