Chapter 1

Leiming Continent, Cangxuan Mansion.

Within the thirty-six counties of Cangxuan Mansion, there are four major cultivation holy sites: Canglan Academy, Lingsnow Pavilion, Tianmu Sect, and Leiyun Hall.

Each of the four cultivation holy sites is guarded by a Rank Earth幻兽 (Note: "幻兽" is a term for mythical beasts in Chinese fantasy literature, which can be translated as "phantom beasts" or "illusory beasts").

At this moment, in a classroom at Canglan Academy, a young and beautiful lecturer is giving a lesson.

She is Feng Yueyu.

A genius beauty from Canglan Academy, with fair skin and stunning beauty, she is a top-ranked disciple of the academy and can teach on behalf of her seniors, instructing the outer-rank disciples.

With such a world-class beauty teaching, almost all the students are completely engrossed, listening with rapt attention.

"In ancient times, the demon race ruled the four seas, and all races on Leiming Continent were enslaved, treated like livestock. Our human race was even worse off than livestock. It wasn't until the prophet Agaris appeared, bringing the method of cultivation to humans, that our race rose to prominence on this continent."

"After the prophet left, Leiming Continent fell back into chaos, and humans struggled to survive amidst the turmoil. The demons were a nightmare for all humans. It wasn't until nine hundred years ago, when the Nine Emperors emerged, suppressing the darkness and saving the human race, that the current glory of the Yate Kingdom was established."

"The current prosperity of the human race is inseparable from the Nine Emperors..."

Feng Yueyu, dressed in white, has a clear and melodious voice.

"Sleepy..."

In the classroom, Si Xueyi, with a lazy expression, yawned lazily and then sneezed.

Feng Yueyu's beautiful face instantly turned cold.

"Si Xueyi, how many times is this! Every class, everyone else is listening attentively, but you either sleep or yawn. Do you really think no one can handle you?"

Feng Yueyu was furious, her chest heaving with suppressed anger.

Si Xueyi smiled bitterly. "I'm not not listening attentively. It's just that every class ends with a repetition of the glory of the Nine Emperors, which really makes me sleepy."

Feng Yueyu said sternly, "Nine hundred years ago, demons rampaged and monsters ravaged. If it weren't for the Nine Emperors, how could there be the current glorious era? We, the descendants of the human race, should remember this great achievement!"

"Compared to my father, what are the Nine Emperors?"

Si Xueyi muttered quietly.

The others in the classroom were first stunned, then burst into laughter, causing a commotion.

This Si Xueyi is still as incorrigible as before, no, even more so.

Clearly gifted, yet he lives a life of idleness. After three years in the academy, he still hasn't reached the innate realm.

Always at the bottom of the class, he has been asked to leave nine times but always stays shamelessly.

Now he's even comparing his father to the Nine Emperors.

Who are you? Who is your father?

What a big face!

Ha!

Does he really not know that he is already a disgrace to Canglan Academy, the biggest joke in all of Cangxuan Mansion?

"Si Xueyi, stand up and explain what you just said!"

Feng Yueyu's face was cold, her voice icy, her eyes filled with a terrifying chill.

"How great are the Nine Emperors? What does it have to do with me? Without my father, there wouldn't be a refined and handsome me. Is it too much to praise my father?"

Si Xueyi stood up, a lazy smile on his face.

He looked pale and listless, always appearing as if he hadn't slept well, lacking the vitality and vigor of a young person.

He truly felt this way; without his father, the Nine Emperors would be nothing.

Nine hundred years ago, besides the Nine Emperors, there were also the Three Emperors.

But it didn't matter; these descendants of the human race didn't care, so why should he waste his breath?

The name of the Three Emperors had long become taboo.

"Si Xueyi, is there anyone in this world more shameless and self-centered than you?"

Feng Yueyu was really angry. The classroom was deathly silent, and even the sound of heartbeats could be heard faintly.

Her gaze fell on the young man in front, who had clear eyebrows and bright eyes, a clean face, and a charming smile, with eyes as clear as the blue sky.

If not for his listless and lackluster appearance...

There was no "if"; even in his listless state, he still had a face that made others envious to the point of madness.

His face was as fair as jade, his eyes like stars.

When he smiled, it was like a gentle breeze, with peach blossoms blooming in his eyes. Few women could resist such eyes.

They were a pair of unparalleled charming eyes, unmatched in the world.

"Three years, three years have passed, and you are still this listless. Do you really think you are still the Canglan Twin Stars from three years ago?"

Feng Yueyu's beautiful face showed a hint of disdain and coldness, and a touch of frustration.

"Three years ago, we both entered Canglan Academy, and our soul power tests were both of the Heavenly grade. Now, after three years, I have already broken through to the innate realm and reached the True Soul stage, while you are still stuck in the post-innate realm. Do you know that you are already the biggest joke in the thirty-six counties of Cangxuan Mansion?"

Feng Yueyu's voice trembled, clearly very angry, a stark contrast to her usual cold and proud demeanor.

None of the students present had ever seen her so emotionally agitated.

"Feng Senior really is angry; this Si Xueyi is too much."

"It's not a one-day freeze; other teachers at Canglan Academy can't stand him anymore. Only Feng Senior can still tolerate him, but not today."

"Does he really think he's still the genius from back then?"

Voices of discussion arose in the classroom, many gazes filled with disdain and mockery directed at Si Xueyi.

"Canglan Twin Stars..."

Si Xueyi's expression was momentarily stunned, his beautiful face showing a brief moment of shock. This girl actually still remembered that title.

But he quickly snapped out of it, his expression serious. "You're right, but I need to correct one thing: my soul power test was not of the Heavenly grade."

"Can't keep up the act anymore? Finally admitting you're a failure?" Feng Yueyu said coldly, without a hint of courtesy.

If this guy had a bit of pride, Feng Yueyu wouldn't be this angry. But Si Xueyi was shameless and self-centered, with no ambition at all.

Si Xueyi's lips curled into a smile, his beautiful face showing a sunny grin. "My soul power is of the Heavenly grade, but the academy's test only has four grades: Heaven, Earth, Xuan, and Yellow. If there were higher grades, it definitely wouldn't be Heavenly."

This statement immediately caused a chorus of boos.

"This guy is really putting on an act!"

"His face is so thick, it's unmatched in the world."

"Having the nerve to praise himself in front of Feng Senior, the word 'shameless' doesn't even describe him."

"But to be fair, when he smiles, he's really handsome. So frustrating!"

Gazes turned to Si Xueyi, expecting to see his shameless face, but to everyone's surprise, even at his most shameless, he still looked good.

This was infuriating!

Seeing Si Xueyi's confidence, Feng Yueyu laughed in anger. "So, how high is your soul power talent?"

Si Xueyi blinked and smiled. "Who knows? It's definitely above Heaven, looking down on all beings."

"So?" Feng Yueyu was really angry; she had never seen such a shameless person.

"So, I've been at the bottom of the class in all nine exams?"

"So, I've been asked to leave nine times but always stayed shamelessly?"

"So, I still haven't reached the innate realm?"

As Feng Yueyu spoke, she became more agitated. "Is this your soul power that's higher than Heaven? Is there anyone in this world more self-centered than you, Si Xueyi?"

Her beautiful face was cold, her gaze icy, and a terrifying aura descended.

Si Xueyi's skin tingled slightly, and his soul felt a certain pressure.

True essence radiated outward, exerting pressure. Feng Yueyu's cultivation had already reached the peak of the True Soul stage.

Si Xueyi looked up, thinking to himself, this girl would be considered a rare talent even in his era.

"I'm in hibernation."

Si Xueyi quickly regained his composure and smiled calmly. "The prophet Agaris once said, in ancient times, there was a divine bird that didn't fly for three years and didn't sing for three years. When it sings, it startles the world; when it flies, it soars to the sky."

Feng Yueyu's face was expressionless, her eyes cold. She calmed down and said without any emotional fluctuation, "You can't fly anymore. At the end-of-month exam, if you fail again, you will be forcibly expelled. Canglan Academy can't accommodate your 'divine bird.'"

Feng Yueyu realized she had been too emotional and just quietly looked at Si Xueyi.

She seemed calm, but inside, she felt a dead silence.

The greatest sorrow is the death of the heart. The vibrant, spirited youth from three years ago was probably dead.

If he doesn't care, why should I be angry? Feng Yueyu gave a self-deprecating smile.

"This girl..." Si Xueyi thought to himself, no wonder she was so emotionally agitated. It seems he was about to be asked to leave again.

Seeing Si Xueyi's contemplative expression, Feng Yueyu momentarily softened. Maybe her words were too harsh.

After all, everyone has self-respect. No matter how shameless this guy is, he shouldn't be spoken to like that in front of others.

"A mere exam, not worth it."

Si Xueyi smiled, his expression carefree.

Feng Yueyu's eyes widened, her heart feeling a sharp pain. "Are you going to leave the sect?"

She felt very guilty, thinking Si Xueyi couldn't bear the humiliation and was preparing to leave Canglan Academy voluntarily, feeling quite regretful.

No matter how incorrigible this guy is, he once made her heart race three years ago... the first time she blushed.

"Who said I'm leaving the sect?"

A glint of sharpness flashed in Si Xueyi's eyes. The spirited youth from three years ago seemed to return. He looked up and smiled. "In three days, I will challenge the Xuanlong Tower and break Canglan Academy's thousand-year record."

Xuanlong Tower!

The classroom was first in an uproar, then fell into a deathly silence. Stunned gazes turned to Si Xueyi.

The Xuanlong Tower is a forbidden area of Canglan Academy, where the survival rate is extremely low. But once you pass, even just one level, the benefits are immense.

Compared to the outer-rank exam, it's not even worth mentioning.

But where does he get the courage to say such things?

Even those at the True Essence stage dare not challenge it, and those at the innate stage would die, while those at the post-innate stage are just wasting a slot.

Slots are extremely precious, and many people can't even get one.

Bang!

A sudden loud noise startled everyone.

It was Feng Yueyu, realizing she had been fooled. This bastard wasn't the least bit ashamed and was still spouting nonsense.

Feng Yueyu, who had promised not to be angry, in a fit of rage, shattered the desk in front of her.

True soul radiated, sword intent flared.

In the swirling wood chips, she looked like a transcendent fairy, but the coldness on her face was truly terrifying.

"Si Xueyi, do you know what you're saying?" Feng Yueyu's face was cold.

Si Xueyi smiled calmly. "I know, but if I don't go, I might die."

"You'll be seeking death if you go!" Feng Yueyu refused to look at Si Xueyi again, sweeping her sleeve and saying, "Today's lesson ends here."

As Feng Yueyu left, the area under the peach tree became lively.

"To challenge the Xuanlong Tower at the post-innate stage, you're not even sending yourself to death. Si Xueyi, you're about to be expelled, and you still want to embarrass Canglan Academy one more time. You really have it in you." A harsh voice came from the front row, and everyone turned to see a handsome young man.

He was Gu Yuxin, at the peak of the innate ninth stage, who had only been at Canglan Academy for half a year and was currently in the limelight.

He looked impressive, his expression arrogant, standing with his hands behind his back, exuding the air of a young powerhouse.

Si Xueyi smiled disdainfully.

"What are you smiling at?"

Gu Yuxin's face turned cold. This guy still dared to be disdainful toward him.

Si Xueyi's expression was casual as he sized up Gu Yuxin, a playful look on his face. "I'm smiling because you're so ordinary yet so confident. As a man, do you have any limits?"

Gu Yuxin's mouth opened and closed, stunned on the spot.

Ordinary and confident?

No limits?

How could these words come from your mouth, you, a laughingstock who has been asked to leave nine times? Is there anyone more shameless than you?

Si Xueyi yawned and walked away carelessly.

"Who said you could leave!"

Gu Yuxin's face darkened, and with a wave of his hand, several people blocked Si Xueyi.

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