Chapter 430 – Illusory Realm Teaching, Red Robe Becomes Legend

Twilight Great Domain, Tianze Lake Main City.

Tianze Advanced Academy was located in the eastern suburbs of the main city, adjacent to the vast Tianze Lake.

Although it was in the suburbs, already beyond the Inner City walls, this area was extremely valuable. After Tianze Academy’s renovation and large-scale enrollment, property prices in this region had doubled.

Even so, many wealthy individuals lamented their slow reactions, unable to secure properties.

After all, this was Tianze Academy. In this district, one could frequently encounter Dragon Gate List experts and even Legendary Realm masters. It was truly a place where geniuses were as common as dogs, and powerful figures roamed everywhere.

By purchasing property and settling here, their school-age descendants could directly enter the elementary academy affiliated with Tianze Academy for cultivation. If noticed by some passing grandmaster and taken directly to the advanced academy for training, it wasn’t impossible.

Two such fortunate individuals had already emerged, making the wealthy even more eager.

Setting aside all these considerations, the environment around Tianze Academy was exceptionally beautiful. To the east lay the second-grade woodland ‘Tranquil Mind Forest’, while two streets away grew large quantities of rare vegetation ‘Yuan Gathering Flowers’. It was said that several Soul Sand mines were buried beneath this urban area.

Living here long-term could even extend one’s lifespan.

Cultivating here was noticeably more efficient than elsewhere.

Separated from this wealthy district by just one main road stood the Twilight Great Domain’s premier cultivation academy – ‘Tianze Advanced Academy’.

The academy gates were magnificent. Looking from outside, wisps of mist drifted within the academy, creating an ethereal, indistinct view.

This was indeed the reality.

Tianze Academy possessed an independent epic-grade barrier. While the academy was said to be located in Tianze City’s suburbs by Tianze Lake, it was actually more secluded than a Secret Realm. Outsiders entering or leaving the academy had to undergo extremely strict inspection.

Inside the academy, the concentration of elemental particles was much denser than outside.

A top-tier expert had used a large Soul Sand mine as foundation to establish a cultivation enhancement array that could benefit the entire academy.

Here, one could commonly see precious woodlands and even Treasure Lands with extremely unique environments.

Similarly, outstanding-grade Miracle Buildings were visible everywhere, with epic-grade cultivation structures serving as Tianze Academy’s major attractions.

These comprised the benefits and treatment available to the academy’s instructors and students.

Inside a certain cultivation building at Tianze Academy.

Numerous students and instructors arrived successively, entering the premises.

Today was the day when special-class instructor ‘Red Robe’ was giving her lecture.

Special-class instructors didn’t have as heavy teaching responsibilities as first, second, or third-class instructors, but they still had regulations requiring them to conduct a certain number of public cultivation lectures per month.

They could teach more, but not less.

There were corresponding incentive mechanisms from the academy for more lectures and larger audiences.

Today marked Instructor Red Robe’s third public lecture.

“I heard this Instructor Red Robe’s lectures are quite profound and mysterious, so why are there so many people here? Didn’t many students complain after the first public lecture that Instructor Red Robe’s teaching was too advanced and too concise?”

It was like jumping from 1+1 directly to high school mathematics.

This made many attending students feel like they were listening to incomprehensible teachings.

A novice student who hadn’t attended Instructor Red Robe’s public lectures before asked this question.

An experienced student sighed and said:”The lessons of the great master are indeed profound, but they also contain great mysteries. We small fries don’t expect to understand everything, but if we can grasp even a tiny fraction, it could bring tremendous benefits.”

“But isn’t Great Master Red Robe mainly teaching about Illusions?”

The novice student asked again.

The senior student nodded, then shook his head. “Great Master Red Robe does specialize in Illusions, but her mastery of Concepts, techniques, and spellcraft is equally exceptional. More importantly, in the last public lecture, Great Master Red Robe used the ‘Illusion Teaching Method,’ allowing us to experience and learn through immersive scenarios.

“Although the content she teaches remains highly advanced, the immersive experience itself is an extremely rare opportunity. In the last public lecture, several students reported breakthroughs in their Concepts—they achieved breakthroughs just by attending one lecture!

“Even more incredible was that one novice student awakened an area-type skill during the lecture. We all speculated that student was the rumored epic genius. But even for an epic genius, comprehending an area skill at the Second-Order Elite Tier is by no means easy.”

Is that really true?

Awakening skills is incredibly difficult. Typically, one can only gain insights by using skill imprinting slates or observing Skill Steles.

Improving one’s Concept is also very challenging. It’s said that only by entering the Hero Arena can one’s Concept advance rapidly.

Now, breakthroughs are happening just by attending one public lecture?

The novice student found this somewhat exaggerated. Could it be rumors spread by some Red Robe fan club?

Just as he thought this, someone in the distance exclaimed softly, “Is that Gang Ze Instructor here?”

“Gang Ze Instructor—isn’t he a first-level instructor? He couldn’t possibly be here to attend the lecture, could he?”

“What’s so strange about that? In Great Master Red Robe’s previous public lectures, many instructors came to listen. In fact, precisely because Great Master Red Robe’s lectures are so profound, they’re more suitable for instructors.”

“Uh… but I heard some instructors privately said that listening to Great Master Red Robe’s lectures is like listening to celestial scriptures to them?”

“Wait, gasp—it’s Lord Crimson Shadow Skywolf! Isn’t he a special-grade instructor too? He actually came as well!”

Soon, the hundreds of students and instructors who had gathered in this cultivation building took their seats.

When the lecture bell rang, the working woman Red Robe entered precisely on time.

Not one second early, nor half a breath late.

She scanned the venue and noticed significantly more attendees than last time, but her expression remained unchanged.

Without any preamble, she began lecturing directly.

She mainly discussed the construction of Illusions, covering topics from Illusions to spells, and from illusion scenarios to area skills.

She held nothing back.

There was no need for that—she would teach as much as she could. It wasn’t as if she would remain at this level forever.

Besides, holding back would be too troublesome, requiring careful consideration of what to teach and what to withhold.

She had no need for such things.

After finishing the theoretical explanations and demonstrating some spells and illusion techniques, Red Robe said, “Next, I will pull you into a cultivation illusion. Do not resist.”

This illusion teaching method was actually developed with the idea of reducing pressure in mind.

Illusion teaching is so simple—just present the pre-designed illusion and keep a slight watch over it from the side. No need to lecture or demonstrate anything.As for the operation of the illusion realm? She still had hundreds of advanced power banks in her Netherworld Market, so why would the master of the ghost market need to maintain it personally?

Unexpectedly, this method of illusion-based teaching turned out to be exceptionally popular.

“No, no, no—this is a teaching technique I meticulously developed. I’ve poured my heart and soul into it, working tirelessly to fulfill my duties~”

“I truly am a genius, hehehehe”

An hour later, Red Robe dispersed the illusion power.

The students and instructors who had been immersed in the illusion realm for cultivation gradually awoke.

Some exclaimed in amazement, “How marvelous.”

Some felt a sense of loss, “But I still don’t seem to understand—I can’t grasp it, can’t comprehend it. Instructor Red Robe’s illusions are just as profound. Professor Ailin’s explanations are much clearer. If only Instructor Red Robe could explain things as lucidly as Professor Ailin, how wonderful that would be.”

Some woke up with sudden enlightenment, “I’ve done it! I’ve succeeded! Hahahaha!”

Some glanced around after waking up, “I… I’ve also grasped a little.”

A fellow nearby chimed in, “Ah, right, right, same here.”

Somewhere in the venue.

A small group of novice students had gathered, numbering about twenty or thirty. They were all the new generation of geniuses recruited by Tianze Academy, each with at least an Excellent-level profession, and either excelling in a particular area or possessing extraordinary comprehension.

Among them were two epic prodigies, the core of the group, surrounded by admirers.

They indeed had the capital to be proud and arrogant.

Sometimes, they understood concepts that even some commander-level instructors failed to grasp.

They were top-tier geniuses! Talents destined to 100% step into the Legendary Realm! They could even become powerhouses within the Legendary Realm, ascending step by step to the peak of the world.

That’s what they used to think.

Later,

‘Weren’t we supposed to be top-tier prodigies? Why can’t we even understand this public lecture?’

‘I’ve also asked Instructor Red Robe some questions, but I always feel like her eyes are saying: Can’t you ask something less childish?’

‘Last time at the Obelisk Forest, instructors like Ailin and Zhou Yi grasped the mysteries effortlessly, while I spent a long, long time and still couldn’t fully understand. I seem so stupid—this is anything but epic, boohoo!’

When the novice group opened their eyes, they were utterly bewildered.

Who am I? Where am I? What did I just listen to?

They looked toward the two prodigies.

Epic Genius A pondered for a moment, “This lecture was indeed quite difficult. I only have a rough understanding.”

Epic Genius B rubbed his face, “It’s normal that you didn’t understand. Even I… ahem, I only grasped a little, but I did gain some decent insights.”

“Hehehehehe…”

…

Somewhere else in the venue.

Second-level Instructor Rolling Clouds and Second-level Instructor Soul Loss were also attending the lecture.

Soul Loss was there to show support—how could he miss a lecture by Big Sis Red Robe?

Rolling Clouds wore a bitter expression, “I understood a little, but there’s an overwhelming amount I completely didn’t grasp. It’s difficult, so difficult! How did Instructor Red Robe even conceive such profound and esoteric spell applications? How can those two types of particles transform into each other? There are just too many things I don’t understand!”He looked at Soul Loss, “What cultivation method did your Red Robe actually practice? I always feel she contains thousands of techniques, as if she has absorbed the experiences and insights of hundreds of experts. Having such a powerful figure in your Tianyuan Territory is truly enviable.”

Soul Loss fell into recollection after hearing this.

“It’s hard for me to say…”

After all, in their Tianyuan Territory, Red Robe didn’t seem particularly outstanding at all.

…

A few days later, during Red Robe’s fourth public lecture, even more people attended.

Many Fourth-Order Experts expressed having gained some insights and made substantial progress in their illusion cultivation.

Someone’s Concept had broken through.

Someone’s spell techniques had forged a new path.

Someone’s illusion attainments had significantly improved.

Someone… well, me too.

“Will you come to Red Robe’s next public lecture?”

“Of… of course we’ll come! How could we miss such profound lectures? Right, everyone?”

“Ah, yes, yes, haha.”

…

Red Robe’s fifth public lecture.

This time, a heavyweight guest attended – a dean at the Legendary Realm.

“It’s not too unusual for a dean to sit in and evaluate the teaching quality of instructors. After all, Red Robe is a special-grade instructor, so this is special-grade treatment.”

After the dean took his seat, he signaled to Red Robe not to mind him and to proceed with the lecture normally.

Red Robe showed no intention of paying him any attention anyway.

Before long, the much-anticipated illusion cultivation session began.

An invisible force descended.

Dean Wang closed and opened his eyes, finding himself transported to a new world.

Looking around in amazement, he remarked, “Although I didn’t resist, being pulled into this illusion without any warning… Instructor Red Robe’s illusion attainments are truly extraordinary. This illusion is also exquisitely crafted and realistic – I can’t detect any flaws at the moment, and breaking through it doesn’t seem easy. Impressive, truly impressive.”

…

Red Robe’s sixth public lecture.

This time, as expected, the number of students and instructors attending had increased yet again.

Moreover…

“Another dean has come to observe.”

“It’s Dean Liu, and wait, Dean Wang is here too… Didn’t Dean Wang just attend the previous session? Why is he back again?”

“Both deans are so dedicated to their work, no wonder our Tianze Academy has become the top institution in the Twilight Great Domain.”

…

On the day of Red Robe’s seventh public lecture.

“Wait, where’s the class? Isn’t Red Robe supposed to have a lecture today?!”

“Don’t you know? Red Robe has taken some time off recently.”

“Time off?”

“Oh, I understand. Red Robe must be preparing to advance to Legendary Realm. Actually, given her Realm and spell attainments, she should have reached Legendary Realm long ago.”

“Indeed, I have 1000% confidence in Red Robe’s breakthrough to Legendary Realm. What I’m concerned about is when she’ll complete her breakthrough and when she’ll resume teaching.”

Deep within Tianze Academy.

In one of the most advanced Breakthrough Dojos, Red Robe was preparing for her advancement.

Ailin, Zhou Yi, Soul Loss, and others were waiting outside, serving as Protectors.

Within the academy, several deans were also monitoring this breakthrough.

“Instructor Red Robe only took a few days off – is that appropriate? Old Wang, why didn’t you approve ten more days? A Legendary Realm breakthrough shouldn’t be taken so lightly!”

“Hey now, Old Liu, you’re blaming the wrong person here. Red Robe herself only requested these few days – she’s very dedicated to her work.””Speaking of which…” one dean remarked, “Once Instructor Red Robe steps into the Legendary Realm, won’t we have a legitimate reason to audit her classes? I’ve long heard from Old Liu and Old Wang how marvelous Red Robe’s Illusion Dao field is.”

Another dean stroked his chin and said, “Indeed, brilliant.”

Otherwise, as dignified Legendary Realm experts, they’d feel somewhat embarrassed to constantly freeload on a commander-level instructor’s classes.

At this moment, Dean Old Wang suddenly spoke up, “After Instructor Red Robe gets promoted to Legendary, we’ll increase her benefits somewhat, but they still won’t reach dean-level standards. Moreover, Instructor Red Robe hails from Tianyuan Territory, which hasn’t been established for long…”

He paused before continuing, “Once Red Robe becomes Legendary, will she even continue teaching at Tianze Academy?”

The several deans: “…”

Damn, that makes perfect sense!

Two days later, Red Robe emerged from the breakthrough chamber, now a Legend.

Two chapters totaling 8K words, completely drained now. Begging for monthly votes at the start of the month ahhhhh—

(End of chapter)