Battle Through the Heavens: The Strongest in the Entire Map, I Will Always Be Above You

Just as Xiao Yan was happily preparing to share the good news with Chen Yang and Yao Lao, a shattering sound suddenly rang out from the depths of his soul. Xiao Yan's aura surged, and he had successfully broken through from a one-star Dou Wang to a two-star Dou Wang.

"It seems that this seventh-grade pill wasn't completely ineffective!" Xiao Yan chuckled, his voice becoming like that of a sexy elementary school student, which amused Chen Yang and the other two, as well as the two snakes.

"Damn it!" Xiao Yan cursed under his breath, and hurriedly took out a healing pill from his storage ring and put it in his mouth. Only after he felt that his throat was no longer sore or itchy did he speak again.

"Cough cough... It's finally all over. How can dragon energy change a person's voice? It's too abnormal!" Xiao Yan felt like he had almost lost face in Zhongzhou.

“This dragon energy needs to be used in conjunction with appropriate sonic combat techniques. If everyone roars like you, then you might have that same voice for the rest of your life,” Yao Lao said with a smile, stroking his beard.

"So that's how it is..." Xiao Yan suddenly realized, and then he was immersed in the joy of breaking through to the two-star Dou Wang level.

……

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent King was very fast. In the original novel, after Xiao Yan left Black Seal City, it took him three days to reach Peace Town, with frequent stops along the way.

However, for the Eight-Winged Black Serpent King at the peak of the Douhuang realm, this distance was only a night's journey, and he arrived at the outskirts of Peace Town.

"Let's descend. Within a hundred miles of Canaan Academy, no one but an elder of this academy is allowed to forcibly fly over. Although I am not afraid of that old man Mang, I will give him face!" Chen Yang chuckled, then reached out and patted Bai Ya's head. Bai Ya quickly transformed back into a half-foot-long snake, and the group slowly landed.

In Peace Town, a Douhuang elder on duty frowned upon seeing the infamous Eight-Winged Black Serpent King appear near Canaan Academy: "I haven't heard of any exchange activities between the Heavenly Serpent Palace and the academy recently."

The relationship between Canaan Academy and the Heavenly Serpent Palace is not bad; they even have some resource exchanges and occasionally conduct exchanges between students and disciples.

Therefore, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent King of the Heavenly Serpent Palace was also registered at Canaan Academy.

"Never mind, maybe it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision. I'd better go take a look!" With that, the Douhuang elder leaped up and headed straight for the outside of Peace Town.

At this moment, Chen Yang and the others came down from the hillside, preparing to join the crowd and enter Heping Town.

In the sky, the Douhuang elder looked down at the ground and saw three people on the hillside.

At this moment, Xiao Yan and Qing Lin did not restrain their auras, and their cultivation levels of two-star Dou Wang and nine-star Dou Ling were particularly eye-catching.

With a whoosh, the Douhuang Elder landed gracefully, standing before Chen Yang and the other two, cupping his hands in greeting and smiling, "Have the three of you come from the Heavenly Serpent Palace? I am Xue Lei, the Inner Court Elder of Canaan Academy. Please forgive me for not greeting you properly!"

"Elder Xue, you misunderstand. I am also a student of Canaan Academy, and these two are my friends!" Xiao Yan stepped forward, cupped his hands in a salute to Xue Lei, and said respectfully.

"Student? When did the Inner Academy have a two-star Dou Wang student? I've never heard of such a thing before." Xue Lei was stunned. According to the rules of the Inner Academy, once a student is promoted to Dou Wang, they either graduate or become an elder. Who would be a Dou Wang and still be a student?

Oh, that perverted little girl doesn't count, she's not human.

"Um... I'm a student from the outer academy, and my tutor is... Tutor Ruolin!" Xiao Yan scratched his head and said somewhat awkwardly.

"Outer Academy???" Xue Lei muttered, then his eyes widened suddenly. "You say you're an Outer Academy student? Are you kidding me? Old man Hu Qian actually secretly cultivated a genius behind the Inner Academy's back?"

Xue Lei murmured.

"Elder Xue, I only took a leave of absence for more than a year for some reason, and it was by chance that I have my current strength, so..." Xiao Yan did not want to cause trouble for Instructor Ruolin and that old man named Hu Qian whose position was unknown, so he explained.

"I see..." Xue Lei nodded, pondering the veracity of Xiao Yan's words. Suddenly, he recalled the Eight-Winged Black Serpent King he had discovered earlier and turned to ask, "Gentlemen, whether this young brother Xiao Yan is a student of Canaan Academy is still debatable. As for that Eight-Winged Black Serpent King, although Canaan Academy has a decent relationship with the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, you still need to provide an explanation for bringing a sixth-tier magical beast to Canaan Academy."

"The people from the Snake Mansion offended my sect that day, so I detained this stupid snake as an apology. I wonder if Elder Xue Lei is satisfied with this explanation?" Chen Yang reached out and grabbed White Fang from beside Green Scale, placing it in front of him, and said calmly to Xue Lei.

"You...you're a Dou Zong level expert?" Xue Lei looked at Chen Yang and was immediately taken aback.

"I came to Canaan Academy to visit some friends. Elder Xue, would you please allow me to speak with you here?" Chen Yang looked at Xue Lei and gave him a friendly smile.

"You flatter me, sir. Canaan Academy would never treat guests in such a way. Since this young man says he is a student of Canaan Academy, why don't we head to Canaan City first, and then discuss the follow-up with you when the Grand Elder arrives?" Even though Chen Yang was a Dou Zong, Xue Lei did not bow and scrape.

Not to mention that their dean is a Dou Zun powerhouse, there are also several Dou Zong elders in the academy.

However, such a young Dou Zong must either possess the secret to preserving youth or be from one of the top sects or families on the continent.

Could it be that a family or sect like that also has descendants studying at Canaan Academy?

No, perhaps their friend is an elder of Canaan Academy, or even a Grand Elder.

"Good!" Chen Yang nodded without objection to Xue Lei's suggestion.

"please!"

"please!"

So the group leaped up and headed straight for Canaan, which was behind the endless primeval forest.

On the way, Chen Yang's Dou Qi enveloped Xiao Yan and Qing Lin, ensuring Xue Lei, a five-star Dou Huang, could travel at top speed. After about two and a half hours, the magnificent and vast Canaan City came into view.

"Is this Canaan City? It's even more magnificent than Gama Holy City!" Xiao Yan exclaimed in shock as he floated in the air with his Dou Qi wings spread out.

“Indeed!” Chen Yang nodded.

Cities in a fantasy setting and cities in an urban setting represent two completely different development directions; one could say they each have their own merits!

Just as Chen Yang and his group flew over the city walls and officially entered the territory of Canaan City, a system notification sounded in Chen Yang's mind:

【Ding……】

Chapter 108 Advancement to Dou Zun!

【Ding! 】

[Detected: The strongest individual at Canaan Academy is Qianmu Bailie, whose strength is at the peak of the Dou Zong level. Host's strength has been increased to a one-star Dou Zun!]

"Battle Master?"

"Finally, I've reached this level!"

Entering Canaan Academy and becoming a Dou Zun was not below Chen Yang's expectations. Based on his past experiences, the Lava Sea and the Ancient Emperor's Cave should be considered as two other maps.

Moreover, given that he had only just reached the level of a one-star Dou Zun, the system should have focused on the strongest individuals currently on the map when scanning it. After all, strictly speaking, the strongest individual in Canaan Academy should be Mang Tianchi, and there's no reason why the dean of Canaan Academy would include him in the Lei Clan.

After quietly advancing to the Dou Zun level, Chen Yang's expression didn't change much.

Reaching the Dou Zun level and mastering the power of space meant that, for him, returning to the Jia Ma Empire would be easier.

"Once Xiao Yan subdues the Fallen Heart Flame and is able to enter the Lava Sea, I should be able to advance to Dou Sheng by going down with him. At that time, even without Xiao Yan illuminating the map, I will have much more confidence when I go to Zhongzhou." The native creatures in the Lava Sea are the Flame Lizardmen, whose strongest members have reached the level of Half-Saint. After the system triggers the mechanism, Chen Yang will be able to become a true Dou Sheng.

As for Zhu Kun, who was captured by the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe to guard the gate, it's unknown whether he will be scanned into the system. However, even if he is, Chen Yang would not take that risk. With Xiao Yan's strength, he would probably be annihilated by Zhu Kun's aura as soon as he arrived at the Ancient Emperor's cave.

To be on the safe side, it's best to just take a leisurely stroll through the ancient clans and advance to the Dou Di realm; there's no need to risk your life.

After these thoughts flashed through his mind, Chen Yang, holding Qing Lin's hand, landed in a courtyard near the outer courtyard of Canaan Academy, led by Xue Lei.

"Your Excellency, this is where Canaan Academy entertains friends from other factions. I have already informed the Grand Elder, please wait a moment," Xue Lei said to Chen Yang, pointing towards the hall.

"Thank you!" Chen Yang nodded, and together with Qing Lin and Xiao Yan, they walked around the artificial hill and pond in the courtyard and entered the hall.

Xue Lei stepped back a few paces, called a maid to come forward and serve tea to Chen Yang and the others, then walked in and bowed to Chen Yang, who was sitting on his left: "May I ask your honorable name?"

"Elder Xue, you're too kind. I am Chen Yang, and this is Qing Lin!" Chen Yang smiled and cupped his hands in response, then pointed to Xiao Yan beside him, "And this outstanding student from your Canaan Academy is named Xiao Yan!"

“Mr. Chen, Miss Qinglin!” Xue Lei nodded to Chen Yang, then looked at Xiao Yan, “Brother Xiao Yan, I need to verify your identity. Until then, please stay in the courtyard and don’t wander around. Is that alright?”

Xiao Yan nodded, indicating that there was no problem: "Elder Xue can go to the academy and find a student named Xiao Xun'er. She should be able to verify my identity!"

Xue Lei nodded, apologized to Chen Yang, and then turned and left.

"Brother Yang, the rules at Canaan Academy are quite complicated, aren't they?" After Xue Lei left, the maids in the hall also retreated to the door to wait. Xiao Yan said softly to Chen Yang.

"Rules are the core reason why Canaan Academy has been able to stand firm in the Black Corner Region. The strong will always be strong. Old Man Mang is not even a Dou Sheng. If it weren't for these rules that restrain students and external strongmen, Canaan Academy would have emerged long ago and replaced Canaan Academy!" Chen Yang took a sip of tea and said with a smile.

“That’s true!” Xiao Yan nodded. He was no longer a clueless kid who didn’t understand anything. He could understand this principle after thinking about it for a while.

After sitting there for more than ten minutes, Xiao Yan, who had just arrived in Canaan City and was so close to the Venerable Master Li, finally couldn't sit still any longer: "Old man Xue has been gone for a long time, why hasn't he returned yet?"

Chen Yang shook his head and smiled, ignoring Xiao Yan's restless emotions; he could understand that feeling.

Qinglin sat very obediently next to Chen Yang, occasionally glancing outside and occasionally looking at Chen Yang's face, but most of the time, her gaze was on Chen Yang's face.

To paraphrase Qinglin's dream-like murmurs: "I can never get enough of looking at the young master's face!"

……

After leaving Canaan Academy, Xue Lei headed straight for Hu Qian's place.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Who is it? Is it some kind of crazy thing to do in broad daylight?" Hu Qian's booming voice came from inside the door.

"It's me, Vice Dean!!!" Xue Lei said with a hint of helplessness.

"Huh???" The door creaked open, revealing an elderly man with white hair and beard, bent over a desk and writing. He looked at the person who knocked on the door, Xue Lei, and his expression improved considerably. "Xue boy, why aren't you meditating in the inner courtyard? What are you doing in my outer courtyard?"

Xue Lei looked at Hu Qian's leisurely appearance, clicked his tongue, and went inside. Without saying a word, he went straight to Hu Qian's tea table, picked up the teapot, and chugdredged up a pot of tea.

"..." Hu Qian looked at Xue Lei with a dark expression. Xue Lei was much younger than him. When he was an elder in the inner courtyard, Xue Lei was still a student. Later, he was promoted to vice dean of the outer courtyard, and Xue Lei also stayed in the inner courtyard as an elder. The two were like teacher and friend.

Watching Xue Lei finish his tea and wipe his mouth clean, Hu Qian said with an annoyed look, "Speak, what's the matter!"

Xue Lei chuckled and sat down opposite Hu Qian: "I'm here to ask you something. In your outer academy, is there a student named Xiao Yan?"

Hu Qian was taken aback upon hearing this. He had indeed heard of Xiao Yan, the first person in the history of Canaan Academy to take a year and a half of leave without even enrolling.

Moreover, it has a lot to do with Xiao Xun'er, the most popular person in the academy. How could he not be familiar with the name that his beloved granddaughter Hu Jia keeps repeating in his ear all day long!

"You've really heard of it?" Seeing Hu Qian's expression, Xue Lei immediately understood, and at the same time, he was greatly shocked.

Canaan Academy has produced a prodigy!

"If you're talking about Xiao Yan, the one who took more than a year off before even enrolling, then that's the one I've heard of!" Hu Qian said with a pained expression.

"Tsk... Vice Dean, don't blame me for not warning you, your old man has really struck gold this time!" Xue Lei was also envious. How come such an outstanding student had nothing to do with him?

Hu Qian, that old geezer, just by holding the title of vice dean, will make it easy for outsiders to associate him with Xiao Yan once Xiao Yan makes a name for himself on the Dou Qi Continent.

"Huh? You've seen him before?" Hu Qian was taken aback.

"He didn't rely on any resources from Canaan Academy. He cultivated alone and came to Peace Town. After I found out, I brought him to Canaan City. He's in that guesthouse outside the academy now!" Xue Lei said with a shrug.

"Tsk tsk... This kid is quite something to be able to cross the Black Corner Region and arrive at Peace Town. What level is he now, a Great Dou Master? If he wasn't even a Great Dou Master, then crossing the Black Corner Region would be quite a challenge." Hu Qian muttered to himself.

"Grand Master? You need to broaden your horizons!" Xue Lei's lips twitched.

"Not a Great Dou Master? Did he really break through from a Seven-Star Dou Zhe to Dou Ling in just over a year? Even the geniuses of those big families in Zhongzhou don't have this speed, right?" Hu Qian's lips twitched, feeling like he had really struck gold.

"Just over a year ago, he was only a Seven-Star Dou Zhe?" This time, it was Xue Lei's turn to be shocked.

"Hmm... According to what you said, if he is a Battle Spirit now, he must have been hiding some of his strength a year and a half ago!" Hu Qian said after thinking for a moment.

"Heh... Old man Hu, you're so happy about just one Dou Ling? I think you should go and see for yourself. This kid's strength will definitely surprise you!" Xue Lei didn't say anything more, but crossed his legs and looked at Hu Qian, waiting for his next decision.

"No... Xue kid, don't scare me, I'm old..." Hu Qian looked at Xue Lei, scratched his beard, it hurt, he wasn't dreaming.

“However, I still suggest you bring two familiar people with you. Xiao Yan is accompanied by a Dou Zong expert and an eight-winged black snake king. Their identities need to be accurately confirmed!” Xue Lei said.

“I understand, I’ll have Ruolin come over right away!” Hu Qian said.