Chapter 174: Transcendental Academy (Thanks to the aforementioned big boss for the ten-thousand-point reward)

Lin Chao was slightly stunned; he did not understand what Jian Yi meant.

However, he still looked up at the sky.

The sky was gray and hazy, with a round moon hanging in it, emitting a faint light that eased some of the oppression.

"What do you see?" Jian Fang asked.

Lin Chao was slightly stunned and answered truthfully: "The sky and the moon."

He did not know why Jian Yi would ask this.

"What if you look at it like this?"

Just then, Jian Fang took off her eye patch.

This was the first time Lin Chao had seen Jian Yi take off her eye patch.

Once the eye patch was removed, Jian Fang reached her hand inside, and to Lin Chao's slight astonishment, Jian Yi's hand actually pulled out an eyeball.

Of course, this eyeball was different from a real one; it looked somewhat like a piece of glass.

This eyeball was placed in front of Lin Chao's eyes, and as Lin Chao looked up at the sky, he immediately saw a scene that shocked him.

He saw that above the Heavenly Vault, there was actually a massive Black Screen.

The Black Screen seemed to be slowly pressing down.

Within the Black Screen, a terrifying aura was contained.

Chaos, disorder, tyranny, and bloodthirst.

Lin Chao only took one look before he felt a sense of powerlessness inexplicably rise within his heart.

This sense of powerlessness was dozens of times more intense than when he had faced those dozens of True Immortals back then.

That Black Screen seemed to be moving slowly all the time; perhaps one day, it would descend upon this world.

What the entire world would become at that time, Lin Chao could not imagine.

"This is..." Lin Chao asked hurriedly.

Jian Fang did not answer: "Feng Yan, you must go to the Transcendental Academy; you must become stronger.

You must strive to obtain a spot to go to the Otherworld, do you understand?"

This was the first time Lin Chao had heard Jian Yi say so much in one breath.

He naturally understood Jian Yi's meaning.

This was telling him to escape to the Otherworld.

For some reason, Lin Chao suddenly thought of his master, Zimo, from his time in Jiuzhou.

Zimo had also told Lin Chao to flee Jiuzhou back then and go to the Otherworld.

But Lin Chao had refused.

"Alright." Lin Chao took a deep breath; there was no fear in his heart.

For some reason, when he first saw the Black Screen above the Heavenly Vault, his first feeling was helplessness and powerlessness.

However, once he calmed down, he felt his blood boiling, and a fierce sense of hunger came from his stomach.

It was as if the Black Screen above the Heavenly Vault was not some terrifying thing, but rather his opportunity—the opportunity for him to advance further.

The next day, Lin Chao got up as usual, washed his face, ate breakfast, and then boarded the 303 bus to go to school.

The school was as lively as usual, with many boys and girls of his age, full of youthful spirit.

Looking at these boys and girls, Lin Chao felt that his own age seemed to have become younger as well.

No wonder most elderly wealthy men like young girls; perhaps they want to find their own youth again on the delicate bodies of young girls.

"Feng Yan, I recently reached the Grandmaster rank in the Black Luo Battlefield, impressive right!"

Fang Yuan was Lin Chao's seatmate; he sat down with an excited look on his face.

The Black Luo Battlefield was a recently released game that was very popular.

"Impressive." Lin Chao praised him, opened his textbook, and began to preview the day's lessons.

In the classroom, many voices were chatting, discussing games, anime, and celebrities.

Lin Chao sighed slightly.

Such peaceful days were exchanged for by the flesh and blood of countless people.

He could not help but think of the scar-faced man's impassioned words from last night, as well as the helplessness in his eyes.

At this moment, the hushed discussion of a few classmates caught Lin Chao's attention.

"Have you heard? Several murders have occurred in the Bei Cheng Qu recently; the victims' bodies were mutilated, and it's suspected to be the work of a Transcendental."

"It's a Transcendental? Is it that terrifying?"

"Sigh, I really want to become a Transcendental, but it's a pity that the Awakening in a few months is difficult; no strong people have ever appeared in my family for generations."

"Your information is too outdated; it's not the work of a Transcendental.

My brother works in a Transcendental organization, and he told me it might be a demon, or it might be a Ghost."

"What? It's actually a demon, or maybe even a Ghost? That's too unlucky!"

Lin Chao's gaze became deep.

"Demon? Ghost?"

As for demons, to be honest, Lin Chao had already seen them several times and had even eaten quite a few.

Using the Dragon Absorption Method, demons were a huge tonic for him.

If this time it was a demon that had emerged, he might have to go join in the fun.

As for Ghosts, Lin Chao had never seen one.

He was also very interested in seeing what the so-called Ghosts of this world were actually like.

If they are like monsters, being great supplements, then that would be wonderful.

When he was in Jiuzhou, there were butterfly birds constantly feeding him supplements, and he also devoured the fire beasts in the Endless Burning Ruins, which allowed his strength to grow rapidly.

In this world, if you want to become strong quickly, following a routine path of cultivation won't work.

As of now, he is likely equivalent to a Sixth Tier powerhouse of this world.

There is still a large gap to the Seventh Tier, which represents the peak of combat power.

At night, Lin Chao returned home.

To his surprise, his originally quiet home was unexpectedly bustling.

At a glance, he saw the scar-faced man from yesterday.

At this moment, the scar-faced man had a warm expression on his face: "You must be Feng Yan, right? I am Jian Fang's younger brother, Jian Lie."

"Hello, Uncle Jian." Lin Chao greeted him casually.

"The kid is quite good, not scared by the scar on my face.

In the past, other children your age would be terrified when they saw the scar on my face." Jian Lie was very enthusiastic, like a different person from last night.

"This is a gift Uncle bought for you, the latest model of game console." As he spoke, Jian Lie took out the game console.

Lin Chao wore a smile on his face and said politely: "Thank you, Uncle."

Beside them, Jian Fang watched this scene without a word.

In the room, Lin Chao and Jian Lie began to converse.

"Feng Yan, you are fourteen this year, right? The Awakening test is coming up soon, isn't it?"

"Yes, the test starts in a month." Lin Chao replied.

"With your talent, Awakening will certainly not be a problem.

Which Academy do you want to attend? Do you want to go to one of the Ten Great Extraordinary Academies?" Jian Lie spoke like a firecracker, popping off rapidly.

The Ten Great Extraordinary Academies are the strongest Academies in Jing Country.

A city as small as Ge'en City hasn't produced a student for the Ten Great Extraordinary Academies in over a decade.

"It depends on the results of the Awakening test to determine which Academy to enter." Lin Chao was very calm.

The better the talent displayed during Awakening, the more opportunity one has to enter a better Extraordinary Academy.

"Your Uncle Jian has some connections; if you have a school you like, tell me, and I will help you get admitted.

For example, the Dark Light Academy among the Ten Great Extraordinary Academies; if you want to enter, I can arrange it for you.

Dark Light Academy is next to the Duodao Sea, the scenery is nice, and there are many Supernatural resources."

Dark Light Academy belongs to the lower-middle tier among the Ten Great Extraordinary Academies.

However, it is still one of the top Extraordinary Academies in Jing Country.

Lin Chao had also heard of the Duodao Sea next to Dark Light Academy.

It is said that there is a strange creature there, shaped like a butterfly.

Beside them, the silent Jian Fang suddenly spoke: "Feng Yan, you are to go to Dark Light Academy."

Jian Lie's body trembled slightly.

Beside them, Lin Chao was slightly stunned; he did not expect Jian Fang to speak at this time, and to say this.

"Aunt Jian, I will work hard to get into Dark Light Academy." Lin Chao did not say he would rely on Jian Lie's connections to enter Dark Light Academy.

If he did that, perhaps Jian Fang would form a transactional relationship with Jian Lie.

"Sister, don't worry, even if Feng Yan can't pass the exam, I will help him get in."

Jian Fang glanced at Jian Lie and said slowly: "The house is small, it cannot accommodate others."

Her meaning was to chase him away.

Jian Lie still had a smile on his face: "It's not early anymore, I should go.

Feng Yan, this is my phone number, write it down. If you encounter any trouble, call your Uncle Jian, and Uncle Jian will handle it for you."

"Thank you, Uncle Jian." Lin Chao saw Jian Lie to the door at the bottom of the stairs and returned to the room.

Jian Fang sat quietly, and she said: "Dark Light Academy has deep ties with the Otherworld. In recent years, Dark Light Academy seems to have reached some agreements with forces from the Otherworld, and exchange students from the Otherworld will come to Dark Light Academy."

Lin Chao was slightly stunned; he understood Aunt Jian's meaning.

This was paving the way for him, hoping he could go to the Otherworld.

"Thank you, Aunt Jian, I will rely on myself to get into Dark Light Academy."

A faint, elusive smile appeared on Aunt Jian's face.

In her heart, she had made a certain decision.

Late at night, Jian Fang left the room.

Not long after, Lin Chao also walked out of the room.

However, there was still a person lying on his bed.

That was an Obstruction Technique he had cast.

Even if he left, others would still think he was there.

He had done this many times before and was not worried about being discovered.

On the street, Jian Fang was thinly dressed, her gaze calm.

Not far from her, Jian Lie was standing in place; seeing Jian Fang, an excited expression appeared on his face.

"Jian Fang... you came."

Jian Fang walked over and said: "I am willing to return to Moon-Crossing."

Moon-Crossing is an organization of Clones, and also the organization Jian Lie belongs to.

Moon-Crossing does not emit light, but by borrowing the light of the Sun, it radiates its own light.

"Good." Jian Lie was extremely excited.

Jian Fang let out a long sigh.

The Black Screen is not as simple as it looks.

Wanting to leave here and go to the Otherworld is also not such a simple matter.

Any powerful Transcendental has long been watched by the eyes of the Black Screen; even if they flee to the Otherworld, they cannot avoid death.

As for the weak, that problem does not exist.

Jian Fang knew that no matter how overflowing Feng Yan's talent was, he would not become powerful so quickly.

When the time comes, Feng Yan will have a chance to leave.

In Jian Fang's mind, that mountain-like, burly figure could not help but emerge.

Feng Shanyue.

PS: This world really needs to be written slowly to bring back many of the previous plot threads.

It might seem a bit like Water, I am terribly sorry.

I still want to write this book a bit longer.

The pacing before was actually very fast (even though it looked like Water); an author I started with has a protagonist who hasn't even reached Foundation Establishment, while I'm already hunting True Immortals, cough cough.

Finally, please keep reading!

Thanks to 【Above】 big boss for the 10,000 reward!! Thanks to 【Central North Pole Ziwei Heavenly Emperor】, 【I Am A Cute Dreamy Child】, 【Chubby Cow Eating Apples】, 【flying12】, 【Swimming in the Sea of Books】, and 【Sky Blue】 for the tips, thank you!

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