Chapter 259: The "Repairman" of the Tower – Strongest on the Rankings, The Young Woman in the Inner Academy
Canaan Academy's Inner Academy.
Today was an especially lively day. As per tradition, the Inner Academy held an annual event where all students were allowed to enter the Skyflame Qi Refining Tower for cultivation.
And this was one event the students fully supported, because on this day they didn't have to spend any "Fire Energy" to enter the tower!
Today marked this year's collective training session, and all the students eagerly anticipated it.
However
Inside the Skyflame Qi Refining Tower, Su Qian and the other elders wore grim expressions.
Their resources were about to be completely drained.
Over the past year, without the Fallen Heart Flame, the heartfire's scorching effect had vanished, and the tower no longer accelerated cultivation.
Left with no other choice, Grand Elder Su Qian had informed all students that
"The Skyflame Qi Refining Tower is under repair."
And the "repair crew" naturally consisted of a few elders
Along with the one who had "selflessly contributed" the most Wu Gan!
As for Xun'er, she wasn't part of this "contribution."
Once she confirmed that Wu Tian was safe, she had nothing else to worry about.
She would rather focus on cultivating just so she wouldn't fall too far behind him.
After all
His strength wasn't being cultivated.
According to his own words
"I'm simply unsealing my power. My unsealing speed is much faster than ordinary cultivation."
For Wu Gan's so called 'selfless contribution', every Inner Academy student felt immense gratitude.
To have such a legendary figure as the top ranker of the Strongest Rankings was truly a blessing for Canaan Academy.
In recognition of his great deeds, the students unanimously agreed to erect a statue in front of the Skyflame Qi Refining Tower's plaza.
A towering several meter high monument
Depicting none other than Wu Tian himself.
Of course
This was orchestrated by the Ri Yan Alliance to further boost their influence within the Inner Academy.
And to Su Qian, this felt like a giant slap to the face.
Not only had they been tricked out of their academy's Heavenly Flame
Now, every single student was thanking Wu Tian!
If it weren't for Xun'er's assurance that Wu Tian had no intention of destroying the Inner Academy
Su Qian would've torn that statue down immediately!
At dawn
As the morning bell tolled
A massive crowd had already gathered outside the Skyflame Qi Refining Tower.
Su Qian was getting anxious.
The tower had been "under repair" for over a year now
And yet, not a single sign of progress had been seen.
Not even a single ripple of movement from below.
He was starting to lose his mind.
To keep the students from falling behind, they had been sacrificing their own resources, supplying them with medicinal pills and extra training hours.
But
This couldn't go on forever!
And now, with so many students gathering, if they announced that the tower was still under repair
It might cause an uprising!
In the plaza
At the center of the commotion
The statue stood tall, clad in a flowing azure robe.
Its gentle smile radiated warmth, exuding an air of handsome confidence.
Every student had already seen this statue countless times.
As they walked past it, few showed surprise
But occasionally, some stopped in their tracks
And bowed slightly in front of it.
A closer look would reveal
Each of these students wore a unique emblem on their chest.
A flaming sun hovering over a burning flame.
The symbol of the Ri Yan Alliance.
Designed personally by Wu Hao, the alliance leader
Its simplicity made it stand out.
However
One couldn't help but wonder
When that legendary man of flame finally arrived here
What kind of expression would he make?
At this moment
Standing before the statue
A tall, elegant young woman gazed at it with a distant look in her eyes.
Her beauty was undeniable
Yet the most striking feature about her
Was her pair of long, perfectly shaped, alluring legs.
Everyone passing by couldn't help but steal a glance
Yet
Their gazes remained subtle and reserved.
Because
They all knew her identity.
And she was far beyond their reach.
This was Xiao Yu
A former Outer Academy student who had finally entered the Inner Academy.
Of course
Her achievements weren't purely luck.
Aside from her own determination and relentless effort
She had also been personally nurtured by Hu Qian, the Outer Academy's Dean.
And with Hu Jia around
She naturally ensured special care was given to Wu Tian's acquaintances.
Especially those who
Could rival her in beauty.
Xiao Yu, though weaker in strength, had undeniable charm.
And who knew?
Perhaps one day, she might become one of their "sisters".
Better to welcome a familiar face
Than to have some random stranger take that spot.
Wouldn't that be "wonderful"?
Hu Jia's idea had also been supported by Han Yue.
Thus
Both had worked together to accelerate Xiao Yu's "growth."
And in just one year
She had successfully entered the Inner Academy.
As for Xun'er
She neither interfered nor objected.
She simply let things take their course.
Because she knew
Once Wu Tian returned
He would be leaving Canaan Academy soon after.
As one of the senior figures within the Ri Yan Alliance, Xiao Yu was untouchable.
No one dared provoke her.
After all
The Ri Yan Alliance was the undisputed number one faction in the Inner Academy.
Even Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing
The strongest unaffiliated powerhouses
Had willingly stepped aside, acting as junior brothers.
And the only reason they hadn't joined the Ri Yan Alliance
Was to maintain balance.
After all
If one faction became too dominant
Then there would be no more competition.
And without competition
Everyone would stagnate
Like pigs raised in captivity.
Xiao Yu sighed softly.
"I came looking for you…"
"But why are you just a statue now?"
A bitter smile graced her lips.
As she murmured to herself
The crowd in the plaza suddenly erupted into excitement.
A massive wave of people surged in.
Each of them wore the Ri Yan Alliance emblem.
At the sight of the newcomers
The surrounding chatter quickly died down.
For one reason
Leading the charge was none other than a certain terrifying existence.
A little girl with a light purple ponytail, striding forward boldly.
She looked adorable
But no one dared walk ahead of her.
Because
To the Inner Academy students
She was a living nightmare.
The one and only
"Brute Force Queen."
Zi Yan.
Not a single soul dared provoke her.
No one even dared look her way.
Marching straight through the crowd
Zi Yan's gem like eyes sparkled as she spotted Xiao Yu.
"Yu'er, daydreaming in front of this thing again?"
She puffed out her tiny chest, acting all mature
Which only made her look even more comical.
Only Xiao Yu dared laugh out loud at her antics.
Everyone else
Kept their mouths shut.
No one wanted to experience her "adorable little fists."
"Zi Yan…"
Xiao Yu hesitated.
But before she could speak
Zi Yan beamed and reassured her.
"Ah~ Yu'er, that annoying big brother is really strong, you know!"
"He's so strong… even I couldn't fight back against him."
Her gem like eyes twinkled.
And yet
Deep within them
A faint, crystalline shimmer glistened.
Because
She hadn't had any "candy beans" in a long time.
And she…
Missed that annoying big brother.
So much.
(End of Chapter)
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