Chapter 446: Small Space

This time, the teleportation took even longer than Li Luo had imagined. Within the spatial passage, the vast and majestic emerald energy seemed to transform into a surging river, constantly roaring forward, while Li Luo and the others were like people walking upon the waves.

However, because the energy within the spatial passage was too violent, Li Luo and his companions fell into a state of semi-conscious slumber shortly after entering. In the group, only Vice Dean Suxin was unaffected in the slightest; as for the others, only a few, such as Gong Shenjun, the Eldest Princess, and Jiang Qing'e, were knitting their brows to resist the crushing pressure and erosion of the violent energy surrounding them.

But fortunately, even the longest journey eventually has an end.

When Vice Dean Suxin looked at the white light that suddenly appeared ahead, she understood that the teleportation was about to conclude.

She flicked her finger, and points of resonant power light emerged from her fingertip, then landed on Li Luo and the others who were in a state of semi-conscious slumber behind her.

By the time they emerged from their semi-conscious state, the team had already rushed out of the spatial passage.

Thus, when Li Luo opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was a cyan tower appearing before him; the tower appeared to be made of wood, exuding a sense of age and vicissitudes.

The place they were in seemed to be a special space; there was no sun or moon in the sky, yet light radiated from the void, and clouds and mist swirled all around, giving it a somewhat fairyland-like feeling.

Gazing into the distance, one would discover that amidst the clouds and mist far away, tower after tower, just like the one before them, rose from the ground.

Vaguely, it seemed as if one could hear some noisy sounds coming from afar.

Vice Dean Suxin led the curious group straight toward the cyan tower ahead. As they approached, Li Luo and the others saw that there seemed to be a pool in front of the tower, though there was no water inside; instead, vast heaven and earth energy gathered there, forming a massive energy vortex.

"This energy vortex is the venue for your competition."

"When the Holy Grail Battle truly begins, you will jump down from here, and then you will arrive at your respective competition grounds," Vice Dean Suxin explained.

Upon hearing this, the group looked at the energy vortex in the pool with even greater curiosity.

"Do you know where this space is?" Vice Dean Suxin suddenly turned her head to look at the group and asked with a meaningful tone.

The group looked at each other; how could they possibly know?

Jiang Qing'e hesitated for a moment and said, "It seems to be an independent small space. It should be some kind of extremely rare spatial treasure, right? Could it be... the Dragon Bone Holy Grail?"

The group immediately wore expressions of astonishment. The Dragon Bone Holy Grail?! The place they were currently in was actually inside the Dragon Bone Holy Grail?

A look of surprise also appeared on Vice Dean Suxin's face, and she smiled, "Student Qing'e is truly clever to have guessed even this."

"To be so pointedly reminded by Vice Dean Suxin, I figured it must be something related to us... and thinking it over, only the legendary Dragon Bone Holy Grail is worth mentioning," Jiang Qing'e said.

Vice Dean Suxin nodded and said, "That's right. The space we are in is inside the Dragon Bone Holy Grail. Do you see those other towers? Each tower is a foothold for an academy. As you can see, our Astral Sage College's dormitory is the tower before us."

Li Luo clicked his tongue in wonder. So the Dragon Bone Holy Grail had such a marvelous use; a treasure that forms its own space—no wonder it possesses the divine power to suppress the Dark Caves.

As they spoke, the group had already arrived in front of the cyan tower, and they saw a sign hanging on one of the tower's pillars, with "Astral Sage College" written on it.

Vice Dean Suxin pushed the door open and entered, saying, "Now, everyone has ten minutes to choose your own rooms to rest, then gather in the first-floor hall. I need to explain the rules for the upcoming Holy Grail Battle to you."

The group scattered with a roar, creating all sorts of commotion inside the tower, but fortunately, ten minutes later, they all gathered in the first-floor hall on time.

Vice Dean Suxin sat cross-legged on a cushion. She signaled for everyone to sit on the cushions in front, saying, "Students, there should be twelve hours left until the Holy Grail Battle truly begins. Time is tight, so let's make some assignments now. Each grade level should select one student to go out and gather information. Since the delegations from many academies across the Eastern Divine Continent are gathered here, it is the perfect time to collect some intelligence."

As soon as her voice fell, a rustle of discussion broke out among the four grade levels, and then each sent one person out.

As for the First Star Grade, Yu Lang was pushed out.

Because this guy's strength was indeed at the bottom among the First Star Grade's Purple Glow students, and his personality was also very well-suited for gathering information.

However, Yu Lang was very dissatisfied with this and dawdled, saying, "How about asking Student Mengmeng to go with me?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Doudou's almond eyes widened: "In your dreams, get lost."

Yu Lang shrank his neck, not daring to say another word, and hurried out the door.

Once all four grade levels were arranged, Vice Dean Suxin's expression became a bit more serious, and she said, "First, I must say that this Holy Grail Battle is divided into two parts. The first part, the Grade Battle, is a struggle between the four grade levels, where the titles of the four strongest students will be decided."

"When the Grade Battle begins, you will be thrown into the special areas where your respective grade levels are located. After entering this area, what you need to do is use the 'Spirit Gourds' provided to you to collect a material called 'Heavenly Spirit Dew'."

"The so-called 'Heavenly Spirit Dew' is a special substance condensed from the special energy within the Dragon Bone Holy Grail. Its function... is to protect you as you pass through the 'Dragon Blood Fire Domain' in the core area."

Vice Dean Suxin flicked her finger, and resonant power light rose up, transforming into a raging sea of fire before her, only this sea of fire was blood-red, giving off an extremely dangerous feeling.

"The Dragon Blood Fire Domain is extremely special. Below the level of a Marquis, no one can last ten seconds inside. Therefore, at this time, you will need enough 'Heavenly Spirit Dew'. According to past information, ninety-nine drops of Heavenly Spirit Dew can protect one person through the fire domain."

"And after passing through the Dragon Blood Fire Domain, you will arrive at the most core area, the Dragon Bone Island... Here, the final decisive battle between the grade levels will erupt, and whoever is the last one sitting on that 'Dragon Bone Chair' will obtain the title of the strongest student."

"This is the Grade Battle."

"Strictly speaking, the first part of the Grade Battle is a collective battle. Every one of your grade levels must unite and work together, because no one will be fighting alone here. Your goals are the same: to unite as one, constantly collect and seize 'Heavenly Spirit Dew', and then concentrate the dew to send as many powerful companions as possible into the Dragon Bone Island. Because the more people you get in, the more of an advantage you will have, at least in terms of numbers."

"Therefore..."

Vice Dean Suxin looked at the group with a serious gaze.

"Students, regardless of what grudges or gaps you may have in your daily lives, at least here, you need to cast aside all past grievances and treat others as true companions."

"If you truly want to make it to the end."

As Vice Dean Suxin's voice fell, the group in the hall gradually became silent.