Chapter 104: Are You Saying Our Love Rival Is a Dou Zong?

Inside Jia Nan Academy, students were anxious. The Inner Court Assessment was approaching, and everyone was cultivating harder than usual, eager to pass. On the plaza, various competitions were underway. Individuals vied for the right to register for the Inner Court Examination. The assessment was highly selective; not just anyone qualified. Even securing a single spot in the Inner Court Assessment required fierce competition and a strong display of power. On the high platform, an exquisite and elegant woman stood calmly. Her charming demeanor captivated even female students. Male students, in particular, were fixated on her. "Even with Xun'er Junior Sister's formidable strength, I don't know why she keeps mentioning that person named Xiao Yan..." a male student grumbled. "What's so good about him? He took leave for three years and might not even have Broken Through to Dou Shi by now?" "What makes that person worthy of Xun'er Junior Sister thinking of him so much!" The male students felt immense heartache. They wished they could replace Xiao Yan, knowing that the excellent Xiao Xun'er was solely devoted to him. Xiao Yan was not physically present, yet his legend resonated throughout their world. Xiao Xun'er was beautiful, kind, highly talented in Cultivation, and strong—a perfect Divine Being. Countless individuals were captivated by her. Such a goddess was entirely devoted to Xiao Yan. Every time Jia Nan Academy students heard the four words "Xiao Yan Gege" from Xiao Xun'er's mouth, they felt a pang of heartbreak. They gnashed their teeth at Xiao Yan. This animosity was why Huo De had specifically warned Xiao Yan earlier. Even before his arrival, the hostility towards him was at its peak. Countless people wondered what extraordinary ability Xiao Yan possessed to make Xiao Xun'er so unforgettable. They all wished to test his mettle. After easily defeating her opponent, Xiao Xun'er was about to step down from the stage. Unexpectedly, a figure entirely enveloped in blood-colored robes suddenly appeared on the empty stone slab in front of her. As soon as he appeared, the plaza fell silent. A bloody Aura permeated the area. "Is that Wu Hao Senior Brother?" people whispered in surprise. "Why did he suddenly come to the Yellow Rank Class Two competition stage? Could it be that he said he wants to challenge Xun'er Junior Sister?" Wu Hao, a member of the Law Enforcement Team, possessed incomparably strong power. Over the past two years, hundreds of people from the Black Corner Region had likely died by his hand. His strength was formidable. No one knew his intentions for suddenly appearing before Xiao Xun'er. Wu Hao, clad in blood-red robes, showed no expression. He slowly extended a hand. In it appeared an incredibly dazzling flower, an extremely precious Spirit Medicine. "Xun'er Junior Sister, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?" Wu Hao spoke in a calm, cold voice. As soon as he spoke, the crowd erupted. "No way? Wu Hao is actually confessing to Xun'er Junior Sister?" someone exclaimed. "Does this murderous maniac even understand love? This is the Blood Shura!" "Hiss, who pursues someone with such a flat tone?" Countless discussions arose. Wu Hao held a revered and feared title within the Law Enforcement Team: Blood Shura. His fearsome reputation was forged from blood and countless corpses. Those who knew him understood he was an indifferent individual who regarded human lives as trifles. Could such a person actually fall in love? And his object of affection was Xiao Xun'er? "I'm sorry..." Xiao Xun'er looked at the blood-robed man opposite her, about to refuse. Yet another figure suddenly appeared on the high platform. It was Bai Shan! Another Genius within Jia Nan Academy. "Wu Hao, are you pursuing Xun'er Junior Sister so carelessly?" Bai Shan looked at Wu Hao with disdain. "You didn't even wash off the bloody scent on you!" Bai Shan first expressed his contempt for Wu Hao, then looked at Xiao Xun'er with fervor. "Xun'er Junior Sister, my intention is the same as his." "I wonder if Junior Sister is willing to give me a chance? This is what I specially prepared for you..." Bai Shan also took out his meticulously prepared gift. "Hiss..." The people below the stage were stunned again. Bai Shan and Wu Hao were simultaneously pursuing Xiao Xun'er; this was going to be exciting. Both were among the most outstanding individuals of their generation, with strengths ranking among the top five students in the entire school. Two such young Prodigies, yet they simultaneously humbled themselves for Xiao Xun'er? Countless eyes fixed on Xiao Xun'er, anticipating her answer. Who would she choose? Xiao Xun'er sighed, looking at the two. She then spoke without hesitation: "I'm sorry, I already have someone I like in my heart..." Xiao Xun'er rejected both of them. After being rejected, Wu Hao's cold face showed no expression. Bai Shan, however, sighed: "Is it that Xiao Yan?" Xiao Xun'er nodded. Countless hearts below the stage shattered. For Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er had rejected even Prodigies like Bai Shan and Wu Hao. What kind of magic did this Xiao Yan possess? Could he be even stronger than Bai Shan and Wu Hao? The people below the stage grew even more curious about this Xiao Yan. Bai Shan voiced their thoughts: "Alas, I knew it would be like this. I wonder what ability this Xiao Yan has to make Xun'er Junior Sister miss him so much? I really want to meet him!" Bai Shan's tone was a bit resentful when he spoke of meeting him. Xiao Xun'er was about to respond when a terrifying Aura suddenly appeared over Jia Nan Academy. A familiar voice entered their ears. "Dou Zong, Xiao Yan, reporting to Jia Nan Academy..." Upon hearing this voice, Xiao Xun'er's eyes instantly lit up. She looked in the direction of the voice, seeing a familiar figure standing in the Void Realm. "Xiao Yan Gege..." she exclaimed in surprise. Countless students trembled under this terrifying Aura, gazing at the formidable figure in the Void Realm: a Dou Zong expert. Hearing the expert's words, followed by Xiao Xun'er's exclamation, everyone was dumbfounded. This was Xiao Yan? A Dou Zong? "May I ask, Senior, who you are and what brings you to our Jia Nan Academy?" A figure appeared in the Void Realm, confronting Xiao Yan. It was Hu Gan, the Vice Dean of Jia Nan Academy, whose Cultivation was at the Peak of Dou Huang. At this moment, the Vice Dean appeared relaxed, but inwardly, he was drenched in sweat. Xiao Yan's Aura was too terrifying; his mere presence almost suffocated Hu Gan. Such an unknown expert suddenly arriving at Jia Nan Academy—was it a blessing or a curse? He wondered if the Grand Elder and the two Elders, Qian Bai, had noticed the situation. Xiao Yan looked calmly at Hu Gan, his placid gaze exerting immense pressure. Just as Hu Gan was sweating profusely, Xiao Yan slowly spoke: "My name is Xiao Yan, and I am a student of Jia Nan Academy. I am here to report today!" As soon as he spoke, Hu Gan was utterly dumbfounded. "Hmm?" He revealed a surprised and shocked expression. A student reporting? Was he even speaking the common language of the continent? Why couldn't he understand? When did Jia Nan Academy become so accomplished that a student became a Dou Zong? The Grand Elder looked at Hu Gan with a hint of anger in his eyes. That look seemed to ask, 'Do I look stupid?' "You said you are a student of Jia Nan Academy?" After a long while, Hu Gan finally came to his senses and asked. Xiao Yan nodded. "Three years ago, Jia Nan Academy came to Wu Tan City in the Jia Ma Empire to recruit students." Xiao Yan explained. "I was admitted by the school at that time, but I took a leave of absence for over two years due to personal matters!" "Now that my matters are handled, I'm here to report to school! My mentor is Mentor Ruo Lin!" Xiao Yan explained the situation concisely. After listening, the dumbfounded expression on Hu Gan's face deepened. You mean to say... Three years ago, we recruited a Dou Zong Realm student from Wu Tan City in the Jia Ma Empire? This doesn't sound like the common language of the continent either. "You said your name is Xiao Yan, right?" Hu Gan suddenly realized who Xiao Yan was. As the Vice Dean, he paid attention to the Genius students in the Academy, including Xiao Xun'er, Wu Hao, and Bai Shan. He also enjoyed listening to gossip. He knew about Xiao Xun'er having a love interest, and that because of him, she had rejected many in the Academy. He had even thought that when Xiao Yan arrived, he would be sweating profusely upon seeing so many love rivals. But no one told him that Xiao Yan was a Dou Zong expert! His own rank as Vice Dean was only at the Peak of Dou Huang. Now, he was the one sweating profusely. "That's right, I am Xiao Yan!" Xiao Yan spoke calmly. Hu Gan wiped non-existent cold sweat from his forehead. He mentally repeated that he was the Vice Dean and Xiao Yan was just a student. No need to fear him! No need to be afraid! After multiple self-suggestions, he finally calmed down. "So you are Xiao Yan. I've heard your name. Since you're here to report, you are now a member of Jia Nan Academy!" A Dou Zong expert came to school to report, claiming to be a student. Hu Gan's head was spinning, but he decided to stabilize Xiao Yan first. Whether he was a true student or had other motives could be determined once the Academy's other Dou Zong experts arrived. "I'll take you into the Academy!" Hu Gan proactively offered to Xiao Yan. Before the Academy's Dou Zong experts arrived, he absolutely had to keep a close eye on Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan nodded, not refusing, and directly followed Hu Gan, flying into the Academy. He flew directly towards the plaza. While still in the Void Realm moments ago, he had already seen the figure he had longed for day and night. His figure descended onto the high platform. He then looked at the young woman in green. "Sorry, I'm late!" Looking at the graceful and beautiful young woman before him, a warm feeling arose in Xiao Yan's heart. He ignored the countless shocked and surprised gazes around him. He scratched his head awkwardly, then said warmly with a hint of apology. Xun'er lifted her pretty face, gazing at the clear and handsome face. It had lost some of its youthful immaturity, gaining more maturity and resolve compared to two years ago. A bright smile appeared on her cheeks. Then she did something that left everyone in the entire plaza dumbfounded: she slightly opened her arms and threw herself into the warm embrace she had been separated from for over two years, greedily inhaling the familiar scent. The entire plaza was silent. Instantly, countless sounds of shattering hearts rang out. The goddess had thrown herself into someone else's embrace. Countless people felt displeasure. Bai Shan's face, which had held a faint smile, instantly turned grim. However, in a flash, he recovered. The others quickly pieced their broken hearts back together. They hadn't forgotten one thing: Xiao Yan was a Dou Zong! A Dou Zong. To be heartbroken over Xiao Xun'er in front of him was seeking death. Everyone became obedient, not daring to make a sound. Those who had previously boasted that they would give Xiao Yan a hard time once he arrived at school now wished they could find a hole in the ground and crawl into it. Give a Dou Zong a hard time? Were they tired of living? No one had mentioned Xiao Yan was a Dou Zong. If they had known, who would dare to covet Xiao Xun'er? That would be like lighting a lamp in a toilet—seeking death? His arms tightly embraced her slender waist. Xiao Yan lowered his head to inhale the fragrant blue hair of the young woman. It was truly wonderful! Their embrace lasted for nearly a minute, then they separated. Everyone had consumed a bellyful of emotional display. Hu Gan looked at this scene, and the worried emotions in his heart lessened somewhat. It seemed this person was indeed Xiao Yan, not someone with ulterior motives. However, this was simply too exaggerated. This Xiao Yan was at most seventeen or eighteen years old, yet he possessed the terrifying Cultivation of a Dou Zong Realm! Higher than him? "You are Xiao Yan?" A woman looked at Xiao Yan and uttered a surprised sound. Xiao Yan followed the voice; this person was none other than Mentor Ruo Lin, who had recruited him back then. "I apologize, Mentor Ruo Lin, I'm late..." Xiao Yan smiled apologetically, then apologized to Mentor Ruo Lin. Looking at the somewhat familiar face, Mentor Ruo Lin's expression of shock deepened. Xiao Yan had been late, and last year she had even wasted a recommendation spot for him. Mentor Ruo Lin did feel a bit annoyed. However, she had never expected Xiao Yan to become a Dou Zong expert upon his reappearance. Now, facing an apology from a Dou Zong expert, Mentor Ruo Lin also felt a little flustered. But she could feel that Xiao Yan's attitude towards her had not changed, which was truly commendable. More than two years ago, when she saw Xiao Yan, he was merely the young Clan Chief of a small Family, with a Dou Zhe Cultivation. She, in contrast, was a mentor at Jia Nan Academy, a Da Dou Shi expert. At that time, his respect for her was understandable. Now Xiao Yan had become a Dou Zong, and she was still a Da Dou Shi... Yet he still treated her with the same attitude as before. "Your Cultivation change is simply too terrifying, isn't it? A Dou Zong?" Mentor Ruo Lin looked at Xiao Yan with a somewhat complex gaze. "If you had come to Jia Nan Academy at the Dou Zhe Realm, the Academy could still help you!" "Now that you're a Dou Zong, there's nothing the Academy can teach you anymore." Originally, she had wanted to severely criticize Xiao Yan once he arrived at the Academy. But, well! He directly became a Dou Zong. What was there to criticize? She sighed again. "Originally, I wanted to put your name into the Inner Court Selection Competition after you arrived at the Academy." Mentor Ruo Lin continued. "If you managed to make it into the top 50, you would get a chance to Cultivate in the Inner Court, and I could also be promoted from a Yellow Rank mentor to a Profound Rank mentor..." "Now that you're a Dou Zong, with a Cultivation even higher than the Vice Dean, alas, this Inner Court Selection Competition cannot be participated in..." Hu Gan, standing nearby, was innocently caught in the crossfire. So, my Peak Dou Huang Cultivation isn't impressive, is that what you mean? Though caught in the crossfire, Hu Gan's heart finally settled. He could tell that Xiao Yan still respected Mentor Ruo Lin quite a bit. A Dou Zong expert could humble himself so much for a Da Dou Shi... Could he be a bad person? "Mentor Ruo Lin, although I am a Dou Zong, if we follow the procedure, I am currently only an Outer Court Disciple of Jia Nan Academy..." Xiao Yan looked at the others, especially Bai Shan and Wu Hao, with a half-smile. "To enter the Inner Court, one still needs to participate in this Inner Court Selection Competition!" Everyone whose gaze he met couldn't help but tremble all over. Are you trying to participate in the Inner Court Selection Competition? You clearly just want to deal with your love rivals. A Dou Zong participating in an Inner Court Selection Competition for Dou Shi and Da Dou Shi level? Were they like Tai Luo fighting Li Zhuozhang? (You might not know who Li Zhuozhang is; he is the author's mentally challenged son.) Bai Shan and the group were sweating profusely. Even Wu Hao, the indifferent Blood Shura, was no exception. He was merely indifferent, not a fool. Someone like him, who had emerged from battlefields, could better sense Xiao Yan's terror—that suffocating terror. Hu Gan finally couldn't help but speak. How could he allow Xiao Yan to participate in the Inner Court Selection Competition with a group of Da Dou Shi Realm individuals? If he really went, that group of people would be ruined. He cleared his throat twice, then spoke: "Xiao Yan, your Cultivation is indeed not suitable for the Inner Court Selection Competition. For a Dou Zong to be a student, our Jia Nan Academy is not that extravagant!" "Why don't you become an Inner Court mentor?" Hu Gan proposed. "I see you have some friends in the Academy; when they enter the Inner Court, let them Cultivate under you!" Xiao Yan heard this, glanced at Xiao Xun'er beside him, and his heart stirred. Teacher and student? Role-playing? This could work!!! Hehehe!