Chapter 197: Li Zhangsheng Arrives, Qianlong City!

On the third day after the little green dragon hatched.

Su Yu slowly awakened from his cultivation.

For three days the little green dragon kept sleeping, as if refining the surging energy within its body.

And Su Yu was not anxious; he simply cultivated quietly.

By the third day, Su Yu stopped cultivating and woke up.

Because today is the opening day of the Martial Arts Academy.

Two months is neither particularly long nor short.

The only regret is that in those two months the resources obtained were far too few; I only broke through to the seventh turn Arhat Golden Body.

That amounts to one turn per month, which is completely insufficient for Su Yu.

But if this thought were known to the Martial Artists of Daxia, they would definitely hang Su Yu up and beat him.

Damn, they toil their whole lives and may never reach the Golden Body Realm, yet you have advanced two turns in just two months.

And it's the legendary Arhat Golden Body.

It's downright unreasonable.

Fortunately, no one knows Su Yu's thoughts.

Su Yu stretched his waist, tidied up a bit, and prepared to go out.

At that moment, a figure appeared directly in front of Su Yu.

The newcomer wore an indifferent expression, a wine gourd hanging at his waist, and a faint scent of alcohol wafted from it.

The newcomer was none other than Li Zhangsheng!

Back when we were in Zhennan City, Li Zhangsheng said that when the Qianlong Academy opened, he would personally come to fetch Su Yu to the academy.

Although Su Yu didn't know how Li Zhangsheng learned he was here, he still bowed respectfully to him.

"Greetings, Teacher Li!"

Li Zhangsheng faced Su Yu, the frosty hue on his face lessened, and after a slight nod, he spoke.

"You must have known I came today; tomorrow is the opening day of the Qianlong Academy, and I'm here to take you there today."

Su Yu nodded.

To be honest, Su Yu really didn't know where the Qianlong Academy was; just as he was about to check the navigation, Li Zhangsheng arrived.

Li Zhangsheng tossed the wine gourd he held into the void.

In an instant it transformed into a massive wine gourd, so large that even four or five people could sit on it without feeling cramped.

"Come up!"

Li Zhangsheng pressed his toe lightly, stepping onto the wine gourd.

Immediately a gust spread across the wine gourd.

Su Yu also leapt and stood on the wine gourd.

Seeing this, Li Zhangsheng propelled the wine gourd toward the Nine Heavens.

At once, Su Yu felt a howl like a raging wind at his ears.

This was Su Yu's first flight.

Previously, he had been taken by King Wen and Heavenly Sword King.

But that was a direct breach of the void; the sensation of flying was still new to Su Yu.

Standing on the wine gourd, looking down at the earth below, even the whole Jiangnan Sheng city seemed infinitesimally small to Su Yu.

In an instant, Su Yu felt a surge of clouds rising in his chest.

The feeling was like a deity above the Nine Heavens gazing down on all beings.

After a while, Su Yu grew bored, so he sat on the wine gourd and chatted with Li Zhangsheng.

"Teacher Li, where is the Qianlong Academy?"

Li Zhangsheng stood quietly on the gourd, arms crossed over his chest, and said lightly.

"The Qianlong Academy is not within Daxia's territory."

"Hm?"

Su Yu's expression froze, clearly surprised.

The Qianlong Academy not in Daxia? Then where could it be?

Su Yu didn't know where the Qianlong Academy was, but he did know the locations of Jingwu, Modu, the First Military Academy, Yunduan, and Ancestor Dragon.

These five great academies of Daxia are all within the Human Race's territory.

Seeming to see through Su Yu's doubt, Li Zhangsheng said calmly.

"Do you still remember the Human Race's twelve main cities?"

"Of course I do!"

Li Zhangsheng nodded and said.

"The Qianlong Academy lies among the twelve main cities!"

Hearing that, Su Yu's pupils suddenly contracted.

Su Yu was familiar with the twelve main cities; they form the first line of defense between the Human Race and the myriad tribes.

Only if the twelve main cities remain safe can the Daxia populace behind them live in peace.

Su Yu never imagined the Qianlong Academy's location would be within the twelve main cities.

Now Su Yu finally understood why the Qianlong Academy has so few students.

An academy founded within a main city would constantly face tribal invasions; the whole city could fall tomorrow.

Such a dangerous zone deters most from coming.

Su Yu was a little silent.

Li Zhangsheng's brow twitched slightly, and he said lightly.

"Are you afraid?"

Su Yu simply sat directly on the wine gourd and said carelessly.

"It's not that I'm afraid; I'm just wondering what the purpose was when Qianlong Academy placed the school here. If it were merely to train students, we could just send students into the Myriad Races Battlefield anytime—there's no need to put the entire academy in the main city."

Listening to Su Yu's words, Li Zhangsheng's gaze slowly looked ahead, his eyes somewhat gloomy.

Soon, Li Zhangsheng's voice sounded.

"Do you know why Qianlong Academy was once the top academy of Daxia?"

He did not directly answer Su Yu's question, but instead posed a question, throwing it back at Su Yu.

Su Yu pondered for a moment, then said.

"Because Qianlong Academy has countless experts?"

Li Zhangsheng shook his head and said lightly.

"This is only part of it; the most important point is the bold proclamation made by the First Principal of Qianlong Academy after placing the academy in the main city."

"What bold proclamation?"

Su Yu was somewhat curious.

"One academy guards one city!"

Su Yu's pupils contracted sharply.

Li Zhangsheng slowly turned around and said seriously to Su Yu.

"From the moment you enter Qianlong Academy, the survival of the main city becomes everything you must uphold in your life—if the city stands, you stand; if the city falls, you fall."

"Qianlong Academy has no students or teachers who flee—only those who die in battle!"

Listening to Li Zhangsheng's words, Su Yu became silent.

In his heart, it seemed as if blood were constantly churning, stimulating Su Yu's inner feelings.

Looking at the silent Su Yu, Li Zhangsheng also stopped speaking, turned around, and piloted the wine gourd toward the Myriad Races Battlefield.

After an unknown amount of time, an ancient city appeared in Su Yu's field of vision.

Su Yu slowly rose to his feet, gazing at the city before him; for some reason, a feeling of sadness welled up in his heart.

At that moment, Li Zhangsheng's voice sounded.

"This place is the main city where Qianlong Academy is located..."

"Qianlong City!"