Everyone ascended, but I didn't get on board

Chapter 153 No More Pretense, Let's Lay Down the Slate

Why is there such a large area of ​​residual psionic energy in Wuhe County, and why has it not dissipated after so many years? The only possibility is that it was not left behind by the insect system at all, but was caused by something it transmitted when it crossed states to this continent.

Such a large circle appears simultaneously in both the Stormy Sea and the landing site of the insect system. One is the boundary between two continents, and the other is the landing point across states. With a little thought, one can understand what the ring is used for.

When Yuanhai City was crossing the turbulent sea, the ship's hull was suddenly attacked, but the cause could not be found afterward. It was very likely that it had accidentally collided with it.

As the old man from Juanshan once said, the people of Blue Star could travel freely between different states, and it is very likely that the ring was the means of travel for Blue Star.

It seemed that if she wanted to go to Jinzhou, she would have to go to Fengbohai again. With that in mind, she immediately returned to Shuangxing Academy.

And then... he got caught!

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"Top Scholar Chu, where have you been training this time?" Dean Yu stood outside her courtyard with his hands behind his back, giving her a cold look, his face saying, "So you do know how to come back!"

"Uh... Dean." Qiu Ci froze for a moment, then quickly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

Then she remembered that when she went to Wuhe County to investigate clues, she did not specifically notify the dean and the others, but left a leave slip and ran away.

The main reason is that after the incident at the breeding farm, the dean and the pavilion masters are watching her like the apple of their eyes, afraid that she might accidentally get trapped in some secret realm and not be able to get out, after all, the ancestor got into trouble last time.

Therefore, aside from training and teaching, the headmaster almost exclusively exempted her from all outings. It was precisely because she knew they wouldn't allow her to go out alone that she secretly slipped away.

"I can't accept this courtesy!" Dean Yu turned to the side, clearly confused with anger. "Chu Bangtou is the ancestor's esteemed disciple. If we're talking about seniority, we are your juniors."

"Dean, I was wrong!" Qiu Ci admitted her mistake immediately.

"Hmph!" Dean Yu's tense face softened a bit. He stepped forward and pulled her aside, saying, "Little Chu, it's not that I don't want you to go out and gain experience, it's just that you're still young and don't understand the dangers of the world. Besides, you've only been promoted for a short time, and this is the time when you need to consolidate and hone your foundation. Going out to gain experience can wait for a while. Don't be too hasty."

"I went out because of that bug..."

“I know you value those three students, and Di Zifan’s matter is indeed largely thanks to you, but you don’t have to take on everything yourself.” The dean sighed and continued to advise, “You are a disciple of the academy, and we are the teachers. No matter what happens, we old guys will take care of things.”

"..."

“You are a child with your own opinions. We are not against you going out to gain experience, but we feel that we should be fully prepared for everything. Even if you have to go out, you should have a pavilion master accompany you, so that they can help you if something happens.”

"But……"

“Don’t feel troubled. Although they are old, they are very shrewd and can always give you some advice,” the dean said earnestly. Then, thinking of something, he lowered his voice and added, “They are more reliable than the patriarch.”

"..." No, could you say that louder?

"Alright, listen to the dean." Dean Yu patted her shoulder, thinking he had successfully enlightened her, and said seriously, "You should stay in the academy for the next few years to cultivate and settle down, and don't sneak out again."

"It might not work."

"So that's...what?!" The dean's eyes widened as he realized she was refusing. "I might have to go out again to confirm some things." Qiu Ci had no choice but to bite the bullet and say it; she had to go to Fengbo Sea.

"You..." The dean was immediately exasperated. "How can you not understand? You are the only all-around genius in our academy. Although Lanru Continent is relatively peaceful, there are many jealous and envious people in the world. What if..."

"There shouldn't be any 'what ifs'." Qiu Ci interrupted him, directly revealing her Celestial Realm aura. Instantly, a heavy aura descended, like the sky collapsing. The dean, who was still trying to persuade her, instantly had his knees buckle and knelt down.

Fortunately, Qiu Ci was prepared and grabbed the person, instantly withdrawing his oppressive aura.

But even in that brief moment, it was enough for Dean Yu, who was at the Mahayana stage, to understand something. His eyes widened, and he stiffly raised his head like a stuck machine.

"That oppressive aura just now..."

"It's mine!" Qiu Ci admitted directly without hiding it any longer.

Dean Yu was speechless for a moment, "You...your cultivation level..."

"Celestial Realm".

"..."

a long time……

The person finally came to their senses, and after speaking several times, leaned over and whispered something to the dog.

"Little Chu, your cultivation level... it wasn't forcibly given to you by the Ancestor, was it?"

Autumn Farewell: "..."

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Qiu Ci stayed at Shuangxing Academy for half a month, mainly because Feng Ting and Jing Hong were about to emerge from seclusion. Her guess was correct; their cultivation levels had indeed increased significantly. After absorbing the drop of Kui Niu essence blood, Feng Ting broke through to the Nascent Soul stage and advanced to the mid-Nascent Soul stage. Moreover, her mastery of water, wind, and lightning magic became increasingly refined.

The mythical beast Kui Niu was naturally adept at manipulating wind, rain, thunder, and light—this was a talent. After merging with the Kui Niu's essence and blood, Feng Ting's bloodline was further stimulated, naturally making her even more proficient in such techniques. Feng Ting's initial choice to become a magic cultivator was the right one.

Jing Hong is even more so. He was originally a little green dragon. Although he had abandoned his dragon body and reshaped his Dao body, he was still a dragon in essence. With the blessing of that dragon soul, the benefits he gained were not only his cultivation level, but also the improvement of his primordial spirit level.

So he broke through directly from the Nascent Soul stage to the Deity Transformation stage. With the Deity Transformation cultivation level, he could graduate directly from the academy. He entered the Deity Transformation realm in less than three years after enrolling, which is rare in Twin Star Academy. Even the elders of Sword Pavilion had the idea of ​​taking him as a disciple.

As for Zhen Yi, although he didn't have any special bloodline or any fortuitous encounters, and even Di Zifan's system didn't consider him a target of destiny, in a sense, he was the strongest of the three.

Feng Ting and Jing Hong benefited somewhat from their ancestors' legacy, but he relied entirely on his own hard work to cultivate himself. Although he wasn't a top-tier talent, he was always able to keep up with the two of them. He had no shortage of intelligence, temperament, or perseverance. If we're talking about the chosen one, Qiu Ci thinks Zhen Yi is the one.

Of the three, Jing Hong appears to be the strongest, but Zhen Yi has always been the one in charge.

Qiu Ci has been gone for more than two years. If it weren't for Zhen Yi, Feng Ting and Jing Hong might not have been able to wait for her to return.

In the path of cultivation, talent is important, but what truly determines one's upper limit is one's character and perseverance. Zhen Yi is only slightly behind the two now, but it is believed that it will not be long before he catches up and even surpasses them.