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

In the past three days, Xiao Ling has learned a basic high-level Xuan-rank fighting technique and has been specifically targeting Bai Shan to beat him up.

Unsurprisingly, Baishan was eliminated and dropped out of the top five.

Ultimately, the top five spots were taken by Xiao Yan, Xiao Ling, Xiao Xun'er, Hu Jia, and Wu Hao.

……

The next day, Hu Qian led the five people through a dimly lit passage to the library.

As Hu Qian spoke, the two elders Qian Bai suddenly appeared at the gate. Even with Xiao Yan's current peak mortal realm soul power and two-star Dou Wang cultivation, he could only barely see a slight fluctuation when the two appeared.

'These two are definitely high-level Dou Zong, and may even have reached the threshold of Dou Zun!' Xiao Yan thought to himself.

"So you are Xiao Yan?" Bai Lie's voice slowly rang out.

"This young man, Xiao Yan, greets the two elders!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting to the two elders.

"Su Qian mentioned you to us. At the age of eighteen, you already possess such strength, which is rare and commendable. And your continued choice to attend Canaan Academy is even more remarkable!" Qianmu said with a smile.

"It was all just luck!" Xiao Yan scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly.

"Haha, young man, being too modest is just being arrogant. If I were lucky enough to obtain the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, which ranks nineteenth on the Strange Flame Ranking, I would also like to try my luck!" Bai Lie chuckled.

"Uh..." Xiao Yan scratched his head awkwardly, not expecting that his secrets would be seen through so quickly.

“You’re quite good. In the past, the top five students from the outer academy who were promoted to the inner academy could only choose one item. But after you enter the inner academy, you will become an elder and lose many student benefits!” Qianmu pondered for a few seconds, exchanged a glance with Bailie, and then said, “How about this, others can only take one item, but you can take three. Consider it compensation from the academy to you, how about it?”

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned...

Chapter 116 Xiao Yan: Brother Yang, I've discovered a dragon-like magical beast!

"What, three items aren't enough?" Qianmu said with a smile when he saw Xiao Yan looking blank.

"Ah..." Xiao Yan quickly realized what was happening, then shook his head, "No, no, no, of course not, Xiao Yan thanks you both."

Qianmu nodded and looked at everyone, saying, "Remember, everything in the library is protected by an energy shield. If you can't break through the shield, you can't force the contents. In previous years, many people have returned empty-handed. Don't be greedy. Except for Xiao Yan, each person can only take one item out. Go!"

After speaking, the two elders formed hand seals to open the spatial lock, and Xiao Yan and his group of five entered through the narrow passageway and soon arrived at a spacious room.

After a moment of confusion, a faint sound of wind breaking came from the energy shield on the left side of the room. Everyone hurriedly looked in that direction and sure enough, a ball of purple light suddenly shot out from it. Xiao Yan subconsciously reached out and grabbed it.

"Huh? The Purple Thunder Technique, a high-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique?" Xiao Yan muttered.

"It seems this thing was expelled from this energy shield, everyone be careful..." Before Xun'er could finish speaking, a large number of whooshing sounds rang out again. Then, clusters of energy balls of various colors and shapes shot out from the energy shield and then moved erratically through the room.

"According to what Brother Yang said, this library should contain more than just cultivation techniques and fighting skills. Since there are demonic cores, there should also be rare medicinal herbs!" Xiao Yan thought to himself, then leaped up and probed towards those orbs of light.

Xun'er and Xiao Ling did not change their plans from yesterday just because the amount of things Xiao Yan could obtain had changed.

Yesterday, the three of them agreed that today, on the premise of being able to reliably find a suitable Earth-rank palm or fist fighting technique for Xiao Yan, a fire-attribute Earth-rank cultivation technique for Xun'er, and a water-attribute Earth-rank cultivation technique for Xiao Ling, they would then search for sonic fighting techniques or sixth-rank magic cores of dragon-type magical beasts.

If Xiao Yan can obtain three things today, then the sonic fighting technique and the sixth-order magic core should be a sure thing.

Xiao Yan unleashed his soul power, only to find that he couldn't penetrate these energy shields. However, after experimenting with several items, he suddenly realized that the energy shields of those precious items were relatively stronger. So he loudly shared this news with the others.

Hu Jia and Wu Hao thanked Xiao Yan upon hearing this, and then they diligently searched for what they wanted. Occasionally, when they found something they didn't need but was still precious, Hu Jia and Wu Hao would shout out their questions.

Without realizing it, the five of them had gradually formed a small group!

On Xiao Yan's side, in less than five minutes, he landed with a fiery red object in his hand and handed it to Xun'er: "I'm offering this as a gift. This mid-level Earth Rank 'Ninefold Phoenix Fire Technique' should meet your requirements, Xun'er!"

Xun'er smiled and accepted it, giving Xiao Yan a sweet smile, and said softly, "Brother Xiao Yan, your cultivation technique is only at the Xuan level, why are you giving it to me?"

Xiao Yan reached out and ruffled Xun'er's hair: "I'll explain in detail later. Just take this!"

Seeing this, Xun'er pursed her lips and shook her head helplessly: "Alright, I happen to be short of a transitional cultivation technique right now, so I'll take it!"

Xiao Yan nodded upon hearing this, then leaped up again, specifically targeting high-energy orbs of light. Soon, a light blue orb appeared, which Xiao Yan easily broke open and then pulled out: "Mid-level Earth Rank cultivation technique—Water Dragon's Roar! Cousin Xiao Ling, your luck has arrived!"

Xiao Yan chuckled and tossed it to Xiao Ling. Xiao Ling caught it, looked at it, and gave Xiao Yan a slight smile: "Thank you, Cousin Xiao Yan, I'll accept this!"

Xiao Ling was still very happy to receive the intermediate-level Earth-rank cultivation technique. Although she could no longer use the technique Chen Yang had prepared for her, becoming stronger quickly to help Chen Yang was the most important thing to her.

“We’ve found both of our things, so now it’s time to help Brother Xiao Yan find his!” Xun’er said to Xiao Ling.

"Hmm! The two larger orbs of light I found here are both wood-attribute and earth-attribute cultivation techniques and combat skills, without even medicinal herbs. I'll keep an eye out for them!" Xiao Ling nodded and then shook her head.

"Me too, it seems our luck isn't as good as Brother Xiao Yan's!" Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan and said helplessly.

"Alright, let's keep looking!" Xiao Yan smiled, then leaped up again, weaving through the ball of light.

……

Fifteen minutes later, Xiao Ling suddenly shouted, "Cousin Xiao Yan, I found a mid-level Earth-rank fighting technique here, but it's not a fist or palm technique. Do you want to take a look?"

Xiao Yan was taken aback upon hearing this. He flashed over and looked at the ball of light that Xiao Ling was barely controlling, then reached out and grasped it: "Mid-level Earth Rank Battle Skill - Lightning Wind Slicer Kick? It sounds like a lightning or wind attribute leg technique..."

Xiao Yan had a toothache. He had only ever seen Chen Yang use a mid-level Earth-rank fighting technique, and he had never seen anyone else use a fighting technique of this level.

"Forget it, I'll take it for now. If I find something more suitable later, I can just throw it back!" Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly, then tore open the energy shield and put it into his storage ring. He nodded to Xiao Ling and continued searching!

Time passed slowly, and Xiao Yan and his two companions, or rather, all five of them, could no longer find anything that met Xiao Yan's requirements.

With only ten minutes left, Wu Hao suddenly shouted, "Xiao Yan, there's a low-level Earth-rank sonic fighting technique here, do you want it?"

Xiao Yan was taken aback upon hearing this, and in a flash appeared in front of Wu Hao. He then looked at the fighting technique that Wu Hao was trying his best to control: "Tiger's Roar and Dragon's Cry, sonic fighting technique level: low-level Earth Rank. Great, thank you, Wu Hao!"

Xiao Yan chuckled, grabbed it, and squeezed it hard. Even with his strength as a two-star Dou Wang, he still felt a resistance. However, as Xiao Yan exerted his strength, the energy shield broke open, and the Dou Technique called "Tiger's Roar and Dragon's Cry" fell into his hands.

Wu Hao responded with an awkward smile: "Why thank me? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to get this Earth-rank combat skill that suits me!"

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "There's still time. Keep looking. Maybe you can find a suitable Earth-rank cultivation technique with this little bit of time left!"

After saying that, Xiao Yan took to the air and left again. This time, the only thing he truly needed was the scroll of sonic fighting techniques. He didn't get any information about fist and palm fighting techniques or the magic cores of dragon-type magical beasts.

Xun'er and Xiao Ling were also somewhat anxious. They had achieved their goals, but they hadn't been able to help Xiao Yan. On the contrary, everything they needed was obtained with Xiao Yan's help.

With only a dozen seconds left, Xun'er had just tossed aside a scroll of advanced Xuan-rank cultivation technique. Xiao Yan and Xiao Ling only had Xuan-rank cultivation techniques and fighting skills in their hands. Helpless, Xun'er was about to land when suddenly, a green ball of light flew out from the energy shield. Xun'er subconsciously reached out and grabbed it. The energy shield on the ball of light immediately dissipated, turning into a medicinal herb that fell into Xun'er's hand.

"brush!"

Just then, an hour was up. Xun'er looked at the medicinal herbs in her hand with a helpless expression and gave Xiao Yan a wry smile.

Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly. Fate is so mysterious. The two old men gave him three chances, but he only got one of the things he needed. However, when Xiao Yan and the others gathered together, Xiao Yan's eyes were drawn to the medicinal herbs in Xun'er's hand.

"What's wrong, Brother Xiao Yan?" Xun'er asked, handing the medicinal herbs to Xiao Yan with a puzzled look.

"This...this is the Transformation Grass?" Xiao Yan stared blankly at the medicinal herb in Xun'er's hand, carefully taking it and examining it from head to toe.

"It is indeed a Transformation Grass, kid, you're in luck!" Yao Lao's voice echoed in Xiao Yan's mind.

Compared to the original story where Yao Lao was as weak as a chick, his current peak spiritual realm soul power made him undetectable to the hundreds of elders outside.

"Transformation Grass? Is it the Transformation Grass that can be used to refine a Grade 7 Transformation Pill?" Although Xiao Ling is not an alchemist, she has read many books about alchemy when she was at Canaan Academy because Chen Yang is an alchemist.

“That’s right, perfect timing. Brother Yang is a seventh-grade alchemist, he’ll definitely love this!” Xiao Yan chuckled, then put it into his storage ring.

Although we didn't get the magic core of a sixth-tier dragon-type magical beast, with this Transformation Grass as a foundation, this move is definitely worthwhile. What's more, we also got a mid-level Earth-rank combat skill and a low-level Earth-rank combat skill.

After the group left, the two elders nodded to Xiao Yan without saying anything more, while Xiao Yan bowed to them in gratitude.

His benefits are one thing, but this opportunity was given to him by the two elders, and Xiao Yan cannot be ungrateful or ungrateful.

"Go on, the inner academy is not your final destination. This continent is your true stage. In the future, when you make a name for yourself on the Dou Qi Continent, don't forget Canaan Academy!" Qianmu looked at Xiao Yan, even more satisfied. This child not only has excellent talent, but also such a good character. Canaan Academy has encountered a good seedling this time.

"The students will never forget the kindness of Canaan Academy!" Xiao Yan nodded heavily, and then left with Xun'er and the others under Hu Qian's leadership.

……

During the inner court advancement competition, some students were injured. Although they received medicinal treatment, their injuries could not be healed in just a few days.

There is a fire-based hunting competition before entering the inner courtyard, so students can only set off after all students are at full strength. This can be considered the last benefit that the outer courtyard gives to these students!

After leaving the library, Xiao Yan spent another half a day cuddling with Xun'er before finally finding Hu Qian.

"Vice Dean, are there many powerful magical beasts in the primeval forest near our Canaan Academy?" Xiao Yan asked Hu Qian with a smile.

"Yes, I've heard that there are magical beasts with strength comparable to the peak of the Dou Huang realm deep within the inner courtyard. What, are you interested?" Hu Qian chuckled.

"The kind of pill I need requires the magic core of a dragon-type magical beast of rank six or above, or the essence blood of a dragon-type magical beast of rank six or above, so I plan to go into this forest to take a look!" Xiao Yan said.

“This…” Hu Qian stroked his beard and remained silent for a moment, searching his memory, then shook his head. “Among the sixth-tier magical beasts I know, there are no dragons. You may need to go deeper into the forest. Who knows, maybe some sixth-tier dragon magical beasts have been moved into the forest in the last few years!”

Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Then, Vice Dean, could you give me a map? I plan to cultivate my fighting techniques while heading towards the inner courtyard along the forest. Maybe I'll encounter a sixth-tier dragon-type magical beast along the way!"

Hu Qian was taken aback: "No, you're not participating in the Fire Energy Hunting Competition?"

Xiao Yan shook his head: "No, if I participate, then they won't have any need for training. With Xun'er and cousin Xiao Ling here, the outer academy should have no problem with this Fire Energy Hunting Competition!"

Hu Qian glanced at Xiao Yan, then sighed helplessly. He took out a map from his storage ring and handed it to him: "Fine, since your little girlfriend is in the inner courtyard, I'm not worried about you running away. Just be careful. If you find a sixth-tier dragon-type magical beast, go to the inner courtyard and ask for help. Don't rush in alone!"

Xiao Yan nodded, bowed to Hu Qian, and then left his office.

"Ugh!"

"Geniuses always have some unconventional ideas!"

Watching Xiao Yan's departing figure, he suddenly stroked his beard, instantly feeling that he had aged several years. However, he then thought of Chen Yang, who had already joined the inner courtyard: "These years, I've been busy managing the outer courtyard and have neglected my own situation. After the Fire Energy Hunting Competition in a couple of days, I'll go out and see if I can find the ingredients for the Breakthrough Pill. Hmm... that's promising!"

……

After leaving Hu Qian's office, Xiao Yan went to talk to Xun'er and the others.

After dinner, Xiao Yan left the outer courtyard that very night and headed straight for the inner courtyard.

"Brother Xiao Yan is actually ahead of me at the same age. He truly deserves to be a descendant of that person... I must work harder too!" Xun'er watched Xiao Yan's departing figure, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to cultivate the scroll of techniques.

Meanwhile, Xiao Ling in the dormitory next door was also closing her eyes to cultivate. Once the cultivation technique was completed, the strength of the two of them would improve significantly!

……

After leaving the outer courtyard with Qinglin, Chen Yang did not head straight to the inner courtyard, but instead spent the journey training in the primeval forest along the way—mainly for Qinglin's training.

The purpose of this trip is twofold: firstly, to help Qinglin find an opportunity to successfully break through to the Dou Wang level.

Another thing is to collect medicinal herbs and magic cores, preferably rare medicinal herbs and high-level magic cores.

Chen Yang left two days earlier than Xiao Yan, but the distance he traveled was not far.

Along the way, Qinglin encountered a fourth-tier snake-type magical beast. After capturing it on her own, she slowly refined it within the space of the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil.

Chen Yang also encountered a fourth-tier ice wolf with ice attributes, and after killing it, he dug out its magic core.

"This would be perfect for Ling'er!"

And so, Chen Yang slowly made his way through the mountains, gradually straying off course without a map.