Chapter 65

"Jiang Yi!"

Elder Fu and Mentor Rong exchanged glances, their faces becoming somewhat unnatural. Both were interested in Jiang Yi's mystery and strength, but they were very dissatisfied with his character. On Xishan, he had cruelly crippled and killed so many people, and yet he was only sixteen years old. If someone with such a character entered the academy, wouldn't he cause chaos?

Especially Mentor Rong, who was particularly resentful about Jiang Yunhai's demand that everyone be sacrificed for Jiang Yi. His eyes turned a few times, and he suddenly said, "This student, you are already late. According to the rules, you are not eligible to participate in the Blood Trial!"

"Eh?"

Mentor Rong's words caused a stir among many students, who all looked at Jiang Yi with pity. After finally making it to Spirit Beast City, he had failed even before participating in the Blood Trial. What a misfortune.

However, Jiang Hen Shui, Liu He, and others secretly rejoiced. To be honest, they all feared Jiang Yi and were unwilling for him to enter the academy. Especially Jiang Hen Shui, who felt a sharp pain in his heart whenever he saw Jiang Yi. Thinking of the tragic deaths in the Jiang family and the white hair that appeared on Jiang Yunshan's head in just a few nights, Jiang Hen Shui felt both hatred and fear towards Jiang Yi. He couldn't show it openly, which almost drove him mad...

Ji Tingyu and Mentor Su frowned, and many mentors showed puzzled expressions. Although the student was late, the Blood Trial hadn't started yet, so there was no need to be so strict, right? Could it be that this person had a grudge against Mentor Rong? Thinking this, many mentors remained silent, not wanting to foolishly speak up for Jiang Yi and offend Mentor Rong.

"I think it's inappropriate!"

Suddenly, a clear and gentle voice rang out, surprising all the mentors. Their gazes swept over and locked onto Mentor Su, then looked at Jiang Yi. Could this student have a connection with the ice queen of the academy? Otherwise, why would she, with her cold nature, speak up for him?

Mentor Su ignored all the gazes and said indifferently, "Every student is a treasure to our academy. This student arrived just in time, and it would be too cruel to deprive him of the chance to participate in the Blood Trial. Give him a chance."

"Since you've spoken, Su Xue, give him a chance!"

The robust man in black armor, who was overseeing the Blood Trial, smiled faintly at Mentor Su and waved his hand. "Alright, let's start the Blood Trial."

"Whoosh, whoosh!"

As soon as the mentor's words fell, countless figures immediately shot out, forming two long lines and rushing toward a massive mountain range to the south, which stretched for a hundred miles and towered into the clouds.

"Thank you, Mentor Su."

Jiang Yi nodded gratefully to Su Ruoxue, then looked around in confusion, scratching his head and asked, "Mentor Su, which way should I go?"

"Ha ha!"

All the mentors burst into laughter. This student was truly unique! Not only was he late for the Blood Trial, but he was also so confused now? And with only a Fifth Rank Cauldron Formation realm strength, was he sure he was here to participate in the Blood Trial and not to be cute?

"This way, idiot!"

Su Ruoxue stomped her foot in annoyance and pointed to the west. Jiang Yi was here to participate in the Blood Trial because she had guided Jiang Yunhai, so she had spoken up for him. When she spoke, many mentors naturally assumed Jiang Yi was her protégé, and his current foolishness made her lose face.

"Alright, I'm off!"

Jiang Yi grinned, his yuan force flowing as he quickly chased after the group. However, he didn't use his black yuan force, so his speed wasn't fast, and he couldn't catch up with everyone. He looked like a lone soldier lagging behind the main force, making the mentors find it even more amusing...

"Hmph! Jiang Yi, if you can't pass the Blood Trial this time, Su Ruoxue will have wasted her effort!"

Seeing the mocking gazes of the mentors, Su Ruoxue's cold face changed again. She glared at Jiang Yi and turned to walk back into the city.

"Alright! Except for the mentors on duty today, the rest can go back and rest."

The robust man waved his hand again, and soon ten mentors split into two groups and chased after the students on the east and west sides. Although deaths and bloodshed were inevitable in the Blood Trial, with a few mentors patrolling the mountain, at least the students wouldn't dare to kill each other intentionally.

...

"Hey, big brother, how does the Blood Trial work? What are the rules?" Jiang Yi quickly caught up with the main group. He was now running alongside a Fourth Rank Cauldron Formation realm youth who was also lagging behind, smiling and asking.

He was indeed late today because of cultivation. Last night, he discovered he was about to break through to the Fifth Rank Cauldron Formation realm, so he ignored everything and focused on cultivation. When he finally broke through and opened his eyes, Jiang Yunhai immediately rushed him to the southern city. Jiang Yunhai didn't have time to explain the rules on the way, so Jiang Yi didn't fully understand the Blood Trial rules...

The youth glanced at him but didn't speak, just running with his head down. Jiang Yi, not getting angry, sped up and caught up with the second-to-last person, smiling and asked again, "Big brother, can you tell me the rules of the Blood Trial?"

"Get lost!"

The youth glared and cursed, looking ahead with urgency. He coldly said, "Don't delay me. If I'm late, all the demonic beasts will be hunted, and how will I enter the academy?"

Jiang Yi rubbed his nose awkwardly, then had a sudden idea. He took out a golden leaf from his pocket and quietly handed it to the student behind him, smiling, "Big brother, help me out. We're already last, so a little time won't matter."

"Hehe!"

The youth's eyes lit up, and he quietly took the golden leaf and began explaining the rules to Jiang Yi. As they ran with the main group, Jiang Yi finally understood the Blood Trial rules by the time they reached the foot of the mountain. The leading martial artists had already entered the forest, and the sounds of battles and demonic beast roars could be heard from various directions, indicating that the battle had begun.

Seeing Jiang Yi about to rush forward, the youth quickly pulled him back and whispered, "Wait, since you gave me the golden leaf, I'll give you a warning. In the Spirit Beast Mountain Blood Trial, you must be careful. Not only of the demonic beasts, but especially of the people! Otherwise, the token you work hard to get will be easily taken by others..."

"What?"

Jiang Yi raised an eyebrow, surprised, and asked, "Didn't you say mentors would patrol? How can anyone dare to snatch tokens?"

The youth sneered, "This Spirit Beast Mountain is so vast that even if you run full speed for a day or two, you can't cover the western side. With such a large mountain, can five mentors patrol it all? Besides... in the Spirit Beast Mountain Blood Trial, snatching tokens is an unwritten rule, and the mentors know. As long as they don't see it with their own eyes and no one is killed, even if someone is crippled, the mentors won't interfere. Being able to snatch others' tokens is a demonstration of combat strength, isn't it?"

"Is that so... hehe, alright, thanks, brother. Good luck to you." Jiang Yi grinned, not at all worried but secretly excited.

If he could snatch tokens, then the Blood Trial would be no pressure for him. If he couldn't gather enough tokens in three days, he could just snatch them. He planned not to rob the honest ones; if he saw someone snatching tokens, he would just take them, and his conscience would be clear.

Battle?

Apart from those three First Rank Purple Mansion realm geniuses, who else among the participants would he fear?

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