Chapter 1063: Instructor Xi Chan's Shock

"Five-Star Tian Zhu Jing..."

Instructor Xi Chan stared blankly at the five resplendent Tian Zhu reflected in her pupils, and for a moment could not help falling into a daze.

She remembered that when Li Luo left Great Xia, his strength was only at the Sha Palace stage, yet in just a short year, he had actually reached Tian Zhu Jing?!

One major stage of advancement in a single year.

Such speed was truly a little terrifying.

Instructor Xi Chan well remembered that back then, even Jiang Qing, when she first entered the Three-Star Academy, was only at the Sha Body stage. Although from her later performance, Jiang Qing should have used Yi Mi Fa to suppress her pace, seeking a period of accumulated strength for a sudden burst, but regardless, Li Luo's Five-Star Tian Zhu Jing upon first entering the Three-Star Academy was absolutely a record-breaker in the history of the Saint Xuanxing Academy.

No, it was probably not just in the Saint Xuanxing Academy—such a powerful Three-Star Academy student, even looking across those powerful ancient academies, would be a rare phoenix feather and qilin horn.

"Your cultivation speed is really too fast. It seems the resources and cultivation conditions of Inner Shenzhou are indeed far beyond what Great Xia can compare to." Instructor Xi Chan gradually came back to her senses and could not help sighing.

It was no wonder these people of Inner Shenzhou were rather condescending in their attitude toward Outer Shenzhou—certain gaps between the two sides were indeed very hard to bridge.

Li Luo defended himself: "Although the cultivation conditions are indeed a bit better, the main reason is still my own outstanding talent, combined with diligent cultivation, never slacking off."

Instructor Xi Chan's eyes brimmed with a smile as she said: "Alright, alright, I know, you're amazing."

Then she pondered slightly and said: "The strength of Five-Star Tian Zhu Jing, among the various great Saint Academies, already counts as the cream of the Four-Star Academy level, but other Saint Academies surely still have top students like the 'Seven-Star Pillars,' whose strength is likely all at the Seven-Star or Eight-Star level, and even... not lacking trump-card students who have broken through to Xiao Tian Xiang Jing."

Back then, the Seven-Star Pillars of their Saint Xuanxing Academy, such as Gong Gong Shenjun and the Eldest Princess, were all at the Seven or Eight-Star level, and the various great Saint Academies competing for resources this time, in terms of quality, were probably even higher than during the 'Holy Grail War.' After all, academies like the 'Saint Ze Academy'... they were Saint Academies situated in Inner Shenzhou.

In terms of starting point alone, they had already surpassed Saint Academies like theirs from Outer Shenzhou.

"Xiao Tian Xiang Jing is indeed quite high."

Li Luo dispersed the resplendent Tian Zhu behind him, then took out the Tian Yuan Record, flipped to the latest page of the Fenghua List, handed it to Xi Chan, and said casually: "Instructor, take a look. Two months ago, I happened to have crossed hands with some peers of the younger generation up there in Tianyuan Shenzhou in a grotto-heaven. I suppose I didn't disgrace our Saint Xuanxing Academy's reputation."

"Tian Yuan Record, Fenghua List?"

Xi Chan's expression shifted—she clearly knew of this item. She took it, her gaze sweeping through the records on the latest page.

Then she saw the battle achievements described above.

Especially that final "Invincible Stance"—even her gaze lingered on it for quite a while.

"Slain a powerful enemy of Xiao Tian Xiang Jing, even borrowed external power to kill a True Demon, preserved his life under a King-level powerhouse..."

After reading, when Instructor Xi Chan looked at Li Luo again, it was as if she were looking at a little monster.

This student had truly brought her quite a few surprises this time—these battle achievements made even her heart skip a beat.

"You only truly are a hidden dragon entering the sea now that you've come to Tianyuan Shenzhou." Instructor Xi Chan set down the Tian Yuan Record, looked at the youth before her, and sighed.

"Don't worry, Instructor. I'm not a reckless person. Although participating in this Academy-Grade Review alone does have some difficulty, achieving a decent result probably shouldn't be too big a problem." Li Luo smiled, soothing Xi Chan.

Xi Chan nodded slightly and said: "Then I'll be counting on you."

She knew Li Luo wasn't simply showing off—more than that, he wanted her to be at ease and not worry too much.

"However, obtaining these resources this time only temporarily solves the problem of Saint Xuanxing Academy's resource shortage. What Vice President Suxin cares most about is whether Saint Xuanxing Academy's 'Saint Title' can be preserved, because according to the rules of the Academy Alliance, once the academy's 'Xiangli Tree' is destroyed, it will be punished and demoted. Losing the 'Saint Title,' in the future we won't even have the qualification to participate in the 'Academy-Grade Review.'" Instructor Xi Chan said worriedly.

"How can we preserve the 'Saint Title'?" Li Luo asked.

"It is said this requires a joint decision by the 'Dean's Council' here at Tianyuan Ancient Academy, but it seems the other Vice Presidents are all away from the academy right now, so we can only wait." Xi Chan said.

"If we preserve the 'Saint Title,' we can obtain seeds of a high-grade Xiangli Tree again. That is where the hope for our Saint Xuanxing Academy to truly recover lies."

Li Luo nodded. The Xiangli Tree was of vital importance to an academy—one could say it was the foundation. Without a Xiangli Tree, there was absolutely no need for the academy to exist.

"But it is said that even within the Academy Alliance, seeds of high-grade Xiangli Trees are core strategic materials. For an academy like ours that has already lost a high-grade Xiangli Tree, obtaining one again is even more difficult."

Xi Chan sighed and said: "When Dean Pang was still around, he had some connections here at Tianyuan Ancient Academy, so things were easier. But now that Dean Pang has also fallen into sealed slumber, trouble has come."

Li Luo nodded slightly. After all, not all Saint Academy deans were King-level powerhouses. If Old Pang were here, even Tianyuan Ancient Academy would have to give some face to this.

"When I came, Vice President Suxin specifically reminded me to look for Vice President Lan Lan Lingzi, and also told me to be careful dealing with a Vice President named 'Wu Yu.'"

"After arriving, I discovered that Vice President Lan Lan Lingzi was out on a mission, and the one in charge of the academy happened to be this Vice President 'Wu Yu.' This person is said to have old grudges with Dean Pang..." Instructor Xi Chan continued.

"Oh? Dean Pang has old grudges with this Vice President Wu Yu?" Li Luo's expression shifted. That explained it—Xi Chan had been at the academy for half a month yet couldn't even meet the other party. This was clearly deliberate cold-shoulder targeting.

But Instructor Xi Chan didn't know the other party at all, and the other party was a high-ranking King-level powerhouse, so naturally he wouldn't lower himself to target her. Then it could only be because of Dean Pang's side.

"It seems Dean Pang is also a man with stories."

Pang Pang Qianyuan knew so many Vice Presidents of Tianyuan Ancient Academy, and was himself a King-level powerhouse, yet in the end he did not serve as a Vice President at the Ancient Academy, and instead went to Great Xia in Outer Shenzhou to found Saint Xuanxing Academy. In between, many stories must have happened.

"Preserving the 'Saint Title' can wait. With the Vice Presidents not in the academy now, such a resolution naturally cannot pass, so we still need to wait. For now, getting this batch of resources in hand is the most important thing." Li Luo pondered.

Anyway, he would likely stay here for a period of time, which was perfect for handling all these matters.

"I've sent a visiting card. Even if Vice President Wu Yu doesn't want to meet us, tomorrow he'll have to see us. We'll see his attitude then." Li Luo said.

Xi Chan nodded and smiled charmingly: "Thanks to you, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to meet this Vice President."

Then her gaze shifted and she asked: "How is Jiang Jiang Qinge doing?"

"She should be doing quite well. I came to Tianyuan Ancient Academy this time precisely to deliver medicine for her. Once she receives this medicine, the problem of the Light Heart Sacrificial Flame should be completely resolved, and she might even take the opportunity to climb another step." Li Luo smiled.

"That's good. With her talent, even in that Saint Light Ancient Academy, she should be like you—radiantly dazzling." Instructor Xi Chan said.

Li Luo smiled. He had no doubt about this. After all, she was the strong woman who had suppressed him since childhood. Even though he was now in his glory days, he suspected that if he really met Jiang Jiang Qinge, he would still be easily subdued.

"By the way, Instructor Xi Chan, do you have any news of that Shen Shen Jinxiao?" Li Luo suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this name, killing intent immediately emanated from Instructor Xi Chan's eyes. She said: "In this past year, Shen Shen Jinxiao hasn't left many traces. We've investigated and found that he seems to be in closed-door cultivation in Great Xia City."

Her voice paused, then she said: "He's entrenched at the Lu Lan Mansion headquarters, as if treating it as his cultivation spot."

Hearing this, Li Luo's gaze also darkened. That disgusting thing still dared to occupy the Lu Lan Mansion headquarters.

He held his teacup and drained it in one gulp, brimming with killing intent.

In Li Luo's heart, Shen Shen Jinxiao had undoubtedly earned yet another path to death.