Ye Xuan fell silent.
A brick!
This disciple he had taken in was quite the fierce one!
Back in Qingcheng, he had also used a brick. At that time, anything could be a weapon. It had to be said, the power of a brick was indeed formidable!
One brick to the head, and the person would be carried away!
But this put him in a bit of a dilemma!
He was skilled in swordsmanship, and somewhat proficient in fist techniques and martial arts, but he wasn’t skilled in the way of the brick!
After a moment of thought, Ye Xuan said, “Then I’ll teach you speed and strength!”
In the world of martial arts, only speed is unbeatable!
And overwhelming force can conquer all!
With speed and strength, one brick could knock even a god to the ground!
With that, Ye Xuan pointed at Guan Yi’s forehead, and a cultivation technique surged into her mind!
The Divine Knowledge Technique!
This cultivation method from the Divine Knowledge Civilization was, aside from his folding technique, the strongest technique available!
As for the folding technique, it wasn’t that he was unwilling to share, but even if he gave it to this little girl, she wouldn’t be able to practice it!
The folding technique had high requirements for one’s strength!
In comparison, the Divine Knowledge Technique was more suitable for beginners!
Of course, cultivating the Divine Knowledge Technique also required money!
Ye Xuan smiled. “This is a cultivation technique!”
A cultivation technique!
Guan Yi was instantly thrilled. Cultivation techniques were extremely precious, especially good ones, which were beyond valuable!
This time, she didn’t kneel, but bowed deeply to Ye Xuan.
Great kindness needed no words of thanks!
Cultivating diligently and helping her master was the true way to repay him!
Ye Xuan took a liking to this newly accepted Guan Yi and personally brought her into the small tower to cultivate!
Cultivating outside would be too slow!
After Ye Xuan took Guan Yi into the tower, the entire Guanxuan Academy was left to Shangguan Ning and Azhu to manage.
In the courtyard, Azhu said gravely, “Miss, during this time, we’ve used all our resources and connections, but we still haven’t uncovered Young Master Ye’s origins.”
Shangguan Ning nodded. “I understand!”
Azhu hesitated, then asked, “Should we keep investigating?”
Shangguan Ning shook her head. “No need! I already know where he’s from!”
Azhu was stunned.
Shangguan Ning said softly, “The crystals he carries aren’t from this world. This world couldn’t possibly have such pure crystals. Therefore, he must be from an outside world!”
An outside world!
Azhu was shocked in place.
In fact, the powerhouses of Wuji Continent couldn’t leave the continent!
Their strength wasn’t enough!
Every place had its restrictions and seals!
Wuji Continent was no exception!
To leave Wuji Continent, one had to break the restrictions and seals, but with the current martial civilization of Wuji Continent, that was far from realistic.
Too difficult!
Azhu said gravely, “He’s from beyond the domain!”
Shangguan Ning nodded. “That’s almost certain!”
Azhu was puzzled. “Then why has he come to Wuji Continent?”
Shangguan Ning smiled lightly. “Perhaps he really is just opening an academy!”
Azhu shook her head, clearly unconvinced!
Shangguan Ning added, “Have you figured out Guan Yi’s background?”
Azhu nodded. “She didn’t lie. She’s indeed from South Street, a poor and chaotic area! She’s somewhat well-known there, called Big Sis! She probably came here to try her luck for a meal!”
Shangguan Ning shook her head. “This girl is wise beyond her years, not simple at all! She didn’t come here just for a meal! For someone from the bottom to change their fate is too hard, as they have no access to cultivation techniques. She came here to take a chance!”
Azhu nodded, agreeing with this.
Shangguan Ning continued, “This person is extraordinary. We should build a good relationship with him!”
Azhu said gravely, “She’s indeed an orphan with no living relatives, but she has a group of sisters and brothers on South Street! Not long ago, a few kids were scouting around the academy. She likely came as the vanguard!”
Shangguan Ning said, “Let her closest friends join the academy!”
Azhu nodded. “I’ll arrange it!”
With that, she turned and left.
Shangguan Ning stood in place, looking into the distance, lost in thought.
…
Inside the small tower.
Ye Xuan watched Guan Yi meditating and cultivating in the distance, smiling slightly. It had to be said, Guan Yi was truly diligent!
It was understandable.
If a poor person seized an opportunity to rise, they would work extremely hard.
As for Guan Yi’s talent, it wasn’t exceptional, but it wasn’t bad either. Her mindset was good enough!
After a long time, Guan Yi suddenly stood up and threw a fierce punch into the distance.
Boom!
A small mountain in the distance collapsed instantly!
The power of the cosmic starry sky!
Seeing this, Guan Yi froze in place!
Ye Xuan walked up to her and smiled. “Surprised?”
Guan Yi nodded.
Ye Xuan laughed. “This is nothing!”
Guan Yi looked at Ye Xuan. Ye Xuan smiled. “Your speed and strength are still lacking. You need more practice!”
Guan Yi nodded. “I will!”
With that, she took a deep breath and continued cultivating.
As time passed, Guan Yi gradually grew up inside the tower, transforming from a little girl into a young woman!
Ye Xuan grew fond of her. This girl had a rogue spirit!
It was like seeing his younger self!
Ten years passed, and Guan Yi’s strength had undergone earth-shattering changes. Her realm now surpassed the Ninth-Grade Grandmaster!
In fact, she could no longer be measured by Wuji Continent’s standards but by the Divine Knowledge Civilization’s!
By their standards, her strength was at the Knowledge Mysterious Realm!
On the sea, Guan Yi stood on the water’s surface, her right hand clenched, her demeanor as calm as a meditating monk.
Suddenly, she vanished from the spot!
Boom!
In an instant, the entire sea surface was torn into a massive river-like gash, stretching ten thousand miles. The force was so immense that the sea roiled, raising waves tens of thousands of feet high, terrifyingly powerful!
At the end of the gash, Guan Yi looked at the ten-thousand-mile trench, her eyes brimming with excitement.
At that moment, Ye Xuan appeared nearby. He smiled slightly. “You’re ready to challenge the ranking!”
Guan Yi looked at Ye Xuan. “Master, can I challenge you?”
Challenge Ye Xuan!
She asked because, during her training, Ye Xuan had never once made a move!
She really wanted to know his strength!
Before, she wouldn’t have dared, but now, she felt almost invincible!
Hearing her words, Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “Alright!”
Guan Yi looked at Ye Xuan. “Master, I’m going all out!”
With that, she clenched her right fist tightly and threw a punch.
With that punch, a terrifying force of the cosmic starry sky surged toward Ye Xuan!
At that moment, Ye Xuan gently waved his sleeve.
Boom!
All the force instantly vanished without a trace!
Guan Yi froze in place. “I… I’m that weak?”
So weak!
Ye Xuan laughed. “It’s not that you’re weak. It’s that I’m too strong! Haha…”
Guan Yi smiled. “Master, just how strong are you?”
Ye Xuan didn’t answer, unable to respond.
How strong was he?
At that moment, he suddenly understood how Qing’er must have felt!
He used to always ask Qing’er how strong she was, and she never answered, just like he felt now!
Guan Yi blinked. “Master, are you invincible?”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily. “Pretty much!”
Guan Yi said gravely, “Master, are you really just opening an academy in Tianyi City?”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. “Yes! Let’s head out!”
With that, he was about to take Guan Yi out when he seemed to think of something. He opened his right hand, and a pitch-black brick appeared before her.
Guan Yi was stunned.
Ye Xuan smiled. “I know you’re not used to other weapons, so I made this for you with special materials. Try it out!”
Guan Yi picked up the brick, examined it for a moment, then said, “Thank you, Master!”
Ye Xuan smiled and took Guan Yi out of the tower. Seeing Guan Yi’s appearance, Shangguan Ning and Azhu were stunned!
She’s grown so much?
Both women were shocked in place!
Guan Yi was also stunned!
She hadn’t realized the time inside the tower was different from the outside!
But now, she suddenly understood!
The flow of time inside the tower was completely different from the outside!
Terrifying!
Guan Yi turned to look at Ye Xuan. Her master was too frightening!
Ye Xuan smiled. “Let’s go challenge the ranking!”
Challenge the ranking!
Shangguan Ning hesitated, then said, “Young Master Ye, she…”
Ye Xuan smiled. “We went to a special place where time flows differently, so she’s grown up, but only a day or two has passed outside!”
Hearing this, Shangguan Ning’s expression grew extremely serious!
Different time flow!
She naturally understood what that meant!
Defying the heavens!
Ye Xuan smiled. “Miss Shangguan, where’s the ranking challenge held?”
Shangguan Ning took a deep breath and said, “I’ll take you there!”
With that, she turned and left.
Ye Xuan and Guan Yi followed!
Soon, they arrived at a martial arena in the city center. The arena was massive, a thousand feet long and wide, surrounded by twelve stone pillars, each representing one person.
Twelve people!
These twelve were the top prodigies on the Tianyi List!
All were renowned across the land!
Ye Xuan turned to Guan Yi. She flew straight onto the arena.
Below, Shangguan Ning looked at Guan Yi. “Who is she challenging?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Let her decide!”
Let her decide!
Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Shangguan Ning was slightly stunned. She looked at Guan Yi on the arena. Honestly, she didn’t know how strong Guan Yi was now!
But she guessed, no matter how talented, she couldn’t be *that* strong!
The time was too short!
Seeing the doubt in Shangguan Ning’s eyes, Ye Xuan smiled but said nothing. He looked at Guan Yi on the arena. At that moment, Guan Yi suddenly said, “All twelve, come at me together!”
All together!
Her words stunned everyone around the arena!
Ye Xuan was also stunned. He hadn’t expected Guan Yi to do this!
At that moment, Guan Yi looked at him and smiled faintly.
Ye Xuan understood!
High profile!
If the Guanxuan Academy wanted to make a name, it had to go big!
An invincible stance, sweeping all!
And he, Ye Xuan, was no longer the young one but the old master behind the young one!
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