Chapter 288: – The Qianlong Three Treasures: The Library!

Qianlong City, Qianlong Academy, and the mountains.

The Sequences of the Qianlong Academy stared blankly at the three pillars of light in the firmament.

"Hiss, truly worthy of a perfect scorer in the second round of the Imperial Examination, just breaking through a Transcendent Realm and yet causing such a sensational scene."

"Indeed, we have all broken through the Transcendent Realm, but no one has ever been able to, like Su Yu, cause a celestial phenomenon simply by breaking through."

Many of the Sequences, their expressions turning complex, spoke.

Among them, Tian Ming was even more conflicted.

He gazed deeply at the Eleventh Peak, a thought stirring restlessly in his mind.

In an instant, the three pillars of light vanished from the world.

Immediately, a figure stepped down from the Eleventh Peak.

It was none other than Su Yu.

Su Yu stood atop the peak, watching the Sequences emerge, stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting his breakthrough to draw such a crowd of attackers.

At that moment, Zhu Junhao stepped forward, smiling, and said.

"Congratulations, junior, on breaking through the Transcendent Realm!"

"After all, still the top of the Imperial Examination. I am Sequence Eight, Mu Yun, congratulations, junior."

"Hahaha, Junior Su Yu, I am Sequence Seven, Yang Feng, congratulations on your breakthrough!"

"I am Sequence Six, Mo Chen, congratulations on your breakthrough."

"Sequence Four, Zhang Liang, congratulations, Junior Su Yu."

"Sequence Three, Tang Mo, congratulations on your breakthrough!"

Several Sequences that had not been introduced earlier stepped forward, smiling and bowing to Su Yu.

They had truly witnessed Su Yu's terrifying talent; after all, Su Yu is only eighteen and has already broken through the Transcendent Realm.

At such a pace, even when looking across the entire history of Daxia, few have been able to surpass Su Yu.

The Slay Dragon King is one, and the Three Emperors are as well.

Thus, Su Yu's future is exceedingly vast.

They may now have surpassed Su Yu, but their ages are clearly far older than his.

Everyone present is a seasoned veteran.

They know that befriending Su Yu before he fully matures is also beneficial for the future.

So they began greeting each other.

Su Yu responded one by one, smiling and bowing.

"Senior brothers, I still wish to go to the Library, so I won't linger in small talk. Farewell!"

Su Yu said with a smile.

Tian Ming gave a slight smile and said.

"Junior Su Yu, why not let me take you there? This is your first time entering the Qianlong Academy; you may not know many things. I can introduce them to you along the way."

Su Yu was startled, then smiled and said.

"Then thank you, Senior Tian Ming."

Afterward, Su Yu, under Tian Ming's guidance, headed toward the Library.

Along the way, Tian Ming introduced to Su Yu.

"Junior Su Yu, within my Qianlong Academy there are three most important locations. Do you know which three?"

Su Yu's eyebrows lifted slightly and said.

"Which three?"

Tian Ming said with a smile.

"The Qianlong Academy has three treasures; one of them is the Library you are about to visit. Inside the Library lie a sea of Martial Technique manuals, ranging from Level 1 to Level 9."

"As Sequences, when we first become Sequences, we may freely choose a Level‑6 cultivation method and a Level‑6 Martial Technique. Then each month we can select another Level‑6 method or technique."

"Therefore, this time you can pick three volumes at the Library."

Listening to Tian's introduction, Su Yu was slightly surprised.

"Even Level‑9 techniques and methods are there?"

Tian Ming nodded. "Exactly. In our Qianlong Academy there is one Level‑9 cultivation method and two Level‑9 Martial Techniques. However, obtaining them requires a massive contribution to the Academy; ordinarily no one can acquire them."

"To date, only two people in our Qianlong Academy have obtained them: one is the current Principal Zhao, and the other I do not know."

Su Yu's eyebrows lifted slightly.

Honestly, Level‑9 Martial Techniques are truly terrifying.

Even some Marquis-level Experts may not be able to cultivate Level‑9 techniques and methods.

Thus, the Qianlong Academy's foundation is exceedingly deep.

During the Academy's Grand Competition, its strength may lag behind the Five Great Academies, but in terms of foundation it is by no means inferior.

"Senior Tian, what are the other two treasures?"

Su Yu was curious; it was not surprising that the Library could be one of the three treasures, as any Library is extremely valuable.

Not to mention that the Qianlong Academy's Library also houses Level‑9 methods and techniques.

Tian Ming said.

"The other two treasures are the Martial Arts Tower and the Inheritance Path."

"Martial Arts Tower? Inheritance Path?"

"Exactly. The Martial Arts Tower was built by our Academy's First Principal, a sovereign‑realm master from the ancient era. The Tower has ninety‑nine levels; each level ascended grants numerous benefits."

"But challenging the Martial Arts Tower is extremely difficult; even I, without relying on the second jade stone, can only reach about the seventieth level."

Su Yu's eyes lit up.

This Martial Arts Tower is indeed like the Phantom Tower we saw before in Heavenly Pride Battalion, but unlike it, the Martial Arts Tower offers rewards.

He might not be interested in other things, but when it comes to rewards—

Hehe, that's exactly what sparks Su Yu's interest.

"So what's the current highest record on the Martial Arts Tower?"

"The highest record is the one left by the Heavenly Sword King, ninety‑one floors. Nowadays, among us students, only the present First Sequence has reached eighty‑five floors."

Su Yu nodded, his mind full of curiosity about this First Sequence.

His second senior brother is now a King-Conferred Strong One of the fourth step, and even among all King-Conferred Strong Ones, he ranks among the elite.

He could only clear ninety‑one floors, yet this First Sequence managed eighty‑five floors; its strength is indeed terrifying.

"They say that if one can clear the Martial Arts Tower before graduation, one might obtain the First Principal's opportunity; whether the rumor is true, I don't know."

Tian Ming walked while speaking.

He looked at Su Yu, his eyes flickering.

"Su Yu, you're only a freshman now, you have plenty of time; perhaps you'll have a chance to break Qianlong Academy's record and clear the Martial Arts Tower."

Su Yu was startled, then smiled and said.

"We'll talk about the future later; my main goal now is to cultivate properly."

"I'll go to the Martial Arts Tower, just not right now."

Su Yu knew clearly that he was now at the Three Stars realm, an early peak; if this time he relies on the Synthesis Slot to fuse his Martial Technique skills,

his combat power could surge to an extremely terrifying level.

Going later wouldn't be too late.

"By the way, what is the Inheritance Path?"

Su Yu asked.

Tian Ming smiled and said.

"Isn't there a rumor that Qianlong Academy holds the inheritance of Imperial Realm strong ones?"

"That inheritance! It's right within the Inheritance Path."

Su Yu's pupils narrowed slightly.

"Moreover, within the Inheritance Path there is not only the inheritance left by the First Principal, but also the inheritances of Qianlong Academy's successive strong ones, and the inheritance the First Principal left from the ancient era."

"Some inheritances that were broken off in modern times still exist within the Inheritance Path, but no one can obtain them."

"Just as my formation, which was formed after receiving the inheritance of an ancient formation master within the Inheritance Path."

Su Yu's eyes lit up.

To be honest, Tian Ming's formation is truly terrifying; if Su Yu hadn't poured all his strength and unleashed the Seven‑Layer Thunder Demon Slash,

perhaps he still couldn't break Tian Ming's first‑layer formation.

Moreover, Tian Ming also possesses a second‑layer formation.

It might even be stronger than the God‑Slaying Demon‑Culling Formation!

"When does the Inheritance Path open?"

Su Yu asked curiously.

Tian Ming replied, "The Inheritance Path opens each January; the next opening is only a month or two away, but I don't recommend you go in now."

"Why?"

Su Yu was a little puzzled.

Tian Ming explained.

"Generally speaking, any Qianlong Academy student can enter the Inheritance Path, but each person can only enter once."

"Although the Inheritance Path contains countless inheritances, the students who obtain them are few; even among the Sequences, including myself, only three have received an inheritance."

"The Inheritance Path is extremely bizarre; although it seems not to require combat power, many parts surprisingly need a high realm to sustain."

"So I suggest you go in after your realm is a bit higher. With your talent, breaking through the Bright Moon Realm should take at most a year or two; then you may obtain a better inheritance!"

Listening to Tian Ming's words, Su Yu's eyes reflected slight contemplation.

"Wait, you just said only three of you obtained inheritances; doesn't that mean only the First Sequence, the Second Sequence, and you got them? That's impressive?"

Su Yu looked at Tian Ming with some surprise.

Tian Ming shook his head and said.

"No, the Second Sequence and the First Sequence haven't entered the Inheritance Path; they're all seniors now, this year is their last chance, and they will enter this year."

"Then who are the other two?"

Su Yu was curious.

Tian Ming said with a grin.

"Actually it's not really a secret, but since you asked, I'll tell you."

"The other two are Fifth Sequence Zhu Junhao and Third Sequence Tang Mo. I don't know much about their inheritances; they've never displayed them publicly."

Su Yu nodded.

While they were chatting, the two already appeared in front of an antique‑styled attic.

The attic was entirely coated in vermilion paint, emanating a faint energy ripple that spread from within.

Above the attic's doorway, three gilded characters shone brightly.

"Library Attic!"