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The next morning, in front of the Imperial Academy's plaza, a group of young students dressed in uniform academy attire stood ready, full of energy and anticipation. These were the elite Level Seven students of the Imperial Academy, about to embark on their training journey to Azure Wind Valley.
At the forefront of the group stood a middle-aged man in a blue robe, his expression stern and imposing. An invisible pressure radiated from him, making the surrounding students hold their breath in awe. He was Lin Xuan, a top-tier powerhouse of the Mystic Boundary and the instructor leading this expedition to Azure Wind Valley.
"Is everyone here?" Lin Xuan's cold gaze swept over the crowd as he asked in a frosty tone.
"Reporting to you, Lin Xuan, all thirty Level Seven students are present!" a tall and sturdy young man replied loudly.
"Good! Let's go!" Lin Xuan waved his hand and strode toward the academy gates.
Just then, two figures rushed toward them from a distance.
"Wait for us!"
The crowd turned to see Chen Li and Shen Qingyue hurrying over, panting heavily.
"How come those two are so late?"
"Seriously, do they not respect Lin Xuan at all?"
"Hmph, two inexperienced kids think they can make us wait?"
Whispers erupted among the group, many students casting disdainful and mocking glances at Chen Li and Shen Qingyue.
Lin Xuan frowned slightly as his gaze fell on them, a flicker of displeasure crossing his face. "You two, why are you late?" he asked coldly.
"Reporting to you, Lin Xuan," Chen Li stammered, struggling to find his words.
"We were practicing Flying Sword techniques, so we arrived late," Shen Qingyue quickly explained.
"Freshmen?" Lin Xuan's tone dripped with undisguised contempt. "When did it become acceptable for inexperienced kids to dictate terms at the Imperial Academy? You two, get back!"
Chen Li wore an innocent smile on his face, speaking earnestly as if honey were dripping from his words. "Lin Xuan, you may not know this! It was the Dean who personally instructed us to follow you for training! The Dean said that your talent is extraordinary and your skills remarkable; following you will surely teach us things we don’t understand."
As Chen Li spoke, he secretly observed Lin Xuan's expression while inwardly scolding himself: "Chen Li, you really are pathetic. If it weren't for this body and reputation, I wouldn't know how to act cute!"
Shen Qingyue had initially kept her face cold and was not planning to speak at all. However, Chen Li's restless hand had somehow found its way onto her arm and pinched her hard!
Tears were almost spilling from Shen Qingyue's eyes as she bit her lip, looking pitifully at Lin Xuan, her cold little face filled with grievance.
Although Lin Xuan maintained a seemingly indifferent attitude towards the two of them, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy in his heart upon seeing Shen Qingyue's woeful expression.
"Hmph!" He snorted coldly. "You two little ones insist on following Azure Wind Valley. If you encounter any High-Level Monsters, make sure to stick close. If a beast swallows you whole, I won't take responsibility!"
As soon as Chen Li and Shen Qingyue heard this, their faces lit up with joy, and they quickly nodded like chickens pecking at rice. "Thank you, Lin Xuan! We will definitely stick close to you and won't run off!"
The team finally set off, marching grandly towards the direction of the Qingyun Mountain Range.
Lin Xuan led the way, accompanied by more than ten seventh-level students. With Chen Li and Shen Qingyue as temporary members, the group swelled to over thirty people.
As the strongest Cultivation Academy in the Qian Sheng Empire, all instructors and students traveled by riding Flying Swords. After all, Azure Wind Valley was at least five or six hundred miles away; relying solely on the stamina of a Cultivator would likely lead to exhaustion and death!
Using Flying Swords was an extremely economical and labor-saving mode of travel.
Of course, there were certain drawbacks to riding Flying Swords. The number of people that could ride on one Flying Sword was very limited.
This was precisely why Chen Li had taken Shen Qingyue to the Treasure Pavilion early on to acquire two Flying Swords. Besides having made a fortune yesterday and becoming quite wealthy, he also understood that although there was an order from the principal for them to follow the seventh-level students for training, it would inevitably cause dissatisfaction among many.
To avoid trouble, they chose to use Flying Swords to win people's favor.
Sure enough, when it came time for personnel allocation, some people were quickly left behind. Although a Flying Sword could carry people, there was still a limit; each Flying Sword could hold a maximum of four people.
However, Flying Swords were expensive, and their family's Flying Swords couldn't be brought in here. They only had six Flying Swords available while six people still needed them.
Just as they were about to settle for using Spirit Talismans instead, Chen Li and Shen Qingyue cheerfully and sincerely said, "Brothers and sisters, why don't you ride our Flying Swords? We are counting on you to help us make it through!"
As soon as these words were spoken, no one felt comfortable giving the two of them cold shoulders anymore. After all, using a Flying Sword consumed almost no stamina at all.
Thus, the remaining students unconsciously turned their gazes towards their instructor Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan was also surprised.
To his surprise, the expensive Flying Sword was also possessed by two first-year students. He had originally planned to use this opportunity during their training to encourage the students he brought along, hoping they could each have their own Flying Sword to enjoy. But now, it had been spoiled by these two little ones.
Clearing his throat awkwardly, he addressed the few students without a Flying Sword: "In that case, you all split into two groups and take Chen Li and Shen Qingyue with you!"
The students nodded and immediately leaped onto the Flying Sword. Their figures soared swiftly toward Azure Wind Valley.
After about half a day, the group finally arrived at the outskirts of Qingyun Mountain Range. Looking out, they saw towering mountains, ancient trees reaching for the sky, and mist swirling around, resembling a fairyland. However, beneath this beautiful scenery lay a hidden aura of chilling danger.
"Everyone, focus!" Lin Xuan halted, his sharp gaze sweeping over the group as they entered Qingyun Mountain Range. "Life and death are fated; be careful!"
Upon hearing this, the group immediately suppressed their relaxed expressions, their demeanor turning serious.
Just then, a sudden gust of cold wind blew from deep within the valley, accompanied by the eerie roars of wild beasts that sent shivers down their spines.
"This is bad! Something's wrong!" Lin Xuan's expression changed as he shouted sternly, "Everyone, form a defensive formation immediately!"
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