Chapter 134: Wantao Academy

Jiang Yan accepted the challenge from this so-called Junior Hall Master simply to figure out how to obtain Battle Intent.

Now it seemed that even without fighting, as long as one had the will to fight, Battle Intent could be gained.

Jiang Yan absorbed all the special energy lingering in the air, feeling a slight increase in his strength—though not very noticeable.

The level of Battle Intent was related to the opponent’s strength and fighting spirit. Clearly, this Junior Hall Master’s strength and fighting spirit were both rather mediocre.

“Alright, let’s just get started.”

Jiang Yan had lost interest in him and only wanted to end the fight quickly so he could return to his cultivation.

“Hmph, you don’t know what you’re talking about. Are you in such a hurry to be defeated by me?”

The Junior Hall Master rubbed his nose and stared at Jiang Yan with contempt.

Jiang Yan said nothing and took two steps forward.

The Junior Hall Master met his gaze, his Aura unwavering, clearly unafraid of Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan raised his hand.

The Junior Hall Master threw a punch.

The two collided as if by mutual agreement.

In the blink of an eye, a bottomless hole appeared in the ground.

Jiang Yan patted his hands regretfully and turned to leave.

He was very disappointed. He had thought this would be a challenger worth taking seriously, but he hadn’t expected the opponent’s strength to be so lacking.

The reporters were left bewildered.

“Is it over?”

“What just happened?”

“Did you capture it? Hurry, check the replay!”

After watching the replay, everyone fell into Silence, quietly staring at the hole in the ground.

“Should we pull him out?”

“He should handle his own affairs.”

“Alright, how boring. I thought we’d see an intense battle… Turns out it was just a clown show.”

A group of reporters snapped photos frantically of Jiang Yan’s retreating figure.

As soon as Jiang Yan returned to his dorm, his phone rang.

“Brother Jiang, the additional reward for you killing Pei Qin has been decided!”

On the other end of the line, Zhang Qianyue dropped a bombshell.

“Jiang Yan, would you like to study at Heart Origin City No. 0?”

Heart Origin City, the primary capital of Tianyuan Star and the center of all cities, was where top Martial Artists gathered and powerful factions stood side by side. It was the cultivation Holy Land that all Martial Artists yearned for.

Being asked to study in Heart Origin City was like being asked on Blue Star if you wanted to study in the Divine Capital.

Without hesitation, Jiang Yan replied, “No.”

Zhang Qianyue: “Great, I’ll go handle the procedures for you right away—

Wait, what did you say!”

Jiang Yan: “I said I don’t want to go.”

Zhang Qianyue was puzzled and tried to persuade him kindly: “Brother Jiang, you might not know this, but Heart Origin City is the capital of our Heavenly Source. Studying there would give you a much higher ceiling!”

Jiang Yan: “Thank you for your kindness, Director Zhang, but I don’t want to study right now.”

Although Zhang Qianyue didn’t understand Jiang Yan’s reasoning, he still respected his choice: “Alright, whether you go or not is your own decision. We won’t force you.”

During the call, Jiang Yan brought up his real need.

“Director Zhang, are there any Secret Realms on Tianyuan Star where the fighting is particularly fierce?”

“Fierce fighting? There are, but those places are very dangerous, far less safe than cultivating at the academy. Are you sure you want to go?”

“Of course.”

What Jiang Yan lacked now wasn’t some institutionalized education from an academy. He needed battle—thorough, unrestrained battle.

If he stayed at the academy cultivating peacefully, his Heavenly Slaughter War Ruins would forever remain idle on his panel, unable to advance even a little.

After careful consideration, the battlefield was still more suitable for him.

Moreover, it couldn’t be just any ordinary battlefield—the opponents needed to be at least on par with his strength, if not slightly stronger, for the training to be worthwhile.

Did such a trial ground truly exist on Tianyuan Star?

Jiang Yan was merely asking out of curiosity, without holding much expectation.

Zhang Qianyue pondered for a few seconds before replying, “There actually is!”

“You might not know this, but on Tianyuan Star, to provide training grounds for Martial Artists at different stages of strength, we’ve specially established various Secret Realms and hunting grounds.”

“By the way, Brother Jiang, what stage do you think your strength is at? I can recommend a few places for you.”

“At least True Intent,” Jiang Yan estimated conservatively.

“Hiss~ Above True Intent?”

“Then I recommend you go to the Hundred Prisons Hunting Ground.”

“The Hundred Prisons Hunting Ground is a remnant of ancient wars, where baleful energy runs rampant. Even a slight exposure can drive one into a frenzied state, so the creatures inside are extremely bloodthirsty and battle-hungry.”

“Good, I’ll go to the Hundred Prisons Hunting Ground!”

Jiang Yan was resolute. The mere mention of baleful energy made him unable to walk away.

Baleful energy could draw out the Battle Intent within a person’s heart—wasn’t this tailor-made for him?

Why bother with studying? Send me to the Hundred Prisons Hunting Ground at once!

“Wait, Brother Jiang, I still advise you to think it over carefully. The Hundred Prisons Hunting Ground isn’t located on Tianyuan Star. It’s accessed through special teleportation entrances scattered across the planet. As a result, it’s not just Fierce Beasts inside—there are also Geniuses from other factions.”

“If you have no backing, you might be targeted once you enter. Even though your current strength is decent, one can’t fight against many alone.”

Jiang Yan: “Are there any old-timers there?”

Zhang Qianyue: “Not at all. After all, it’s just a trial ground for the younger generation. If old-timers interfered, they’d be ridiculed for life. No faction would dare do that.”

“Then I still want to go.”

Jiang Yan affirmed.

“Alright, fine. Let me ask you one last time: Are you sure you want to give up your qualification to study in Heart Origin City and instead obtain a pass to the Hundred Prisons Hunting Ground?”

“I’m sure.”

“Alright.”

Zhang Qianyue stopped trying to persuade him. Although he believed that studying was the safest and most stable path to strength, since Jiang Yan insisted on going to that brutal hunting ground, there was nothing he could do.

“The pass will be delivered to you within a day. One of the hunting ground entrances is located at Qiancheng Square in our [1026] district. With the pass, you’ll be able to enter and exit the Hundred Prisons Hunting Ground freely.”

…

Meanwhile, in Heart Origin City [0].

One of the four major academies of Tianyuan City: Myriad Pottery Academy.

“What? He’s not coming to Myriad Pottery Academy?”

“Uh… sorry about that. It was his own choice, and I couldn’t interfere.”

Beep, beep…

The man hung up the call directly, showing no courtesy despite the other party’s status as a department head.

He took a deep breath, both angered and amused by Jiang Yan’s choice.

“Fine! Very well!”

“For ten thousand years since the establishment of Myriad Pottery Academy, what young person hasn’t been eager to study here? Who would have thought someone could be this arrogant!”

The man snorted coldly, decisively crossing out the name “Jiang Yan.”

“If he doesn’t want to come, so be it. I’ll make sure he realizes how wrong a choice it was to turn down our invitation to Myriad Pottery Academy.”

Thinking back to how confidently he had asserted during the meeting that Jiang Yan would come to his academy, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of frustration.

As the premier institution on Tianyuan Star, Myriad Pottery Academy has already extended a gracious invitation to you, a mere exchange student from Blue Star, and you dare not show up?

Do you look down on Myriad Pottery Academy?

“Damn it, what method did he use to slay that demon!?”