Chapter 192: Task: Remove the Strange Butterfly's Wings (Thanks to [Ji Ba)

Su Lingxue left the Dark Light Academy with a smile on her face.

The communication with Feng Yan had been smooth, and the exchange was pleasant.

Feng Yan had not proposed any harsh conditions to the Su Group either.

Looking at it just like this, this investment was quite satisfactory.

It was just that the result...

Su Lingxue did not dwell on it further; dwelling on it would only cause her distress.

An hour later, Su Lingxue returned to the villa.

Her fingers pressed between her eyes, easing the fatigue of the journey.

"Sister, who did we invest in this time? Was it those three?" Su Lingyu came out from inside, a look of anticipation on his face.

"It was not those three." Su Lingxue looked at her younger brother, who had already grown into a youth, her expression gentle.

"Not those three?" Upon hearing this answer, Su Lingyu's expression turned somewhat disappointed. "If it wasn't those three, I'm afraid our investment this time will go down the drain."

Su Lingyu had just turned fourteen and only had a half-understanding of the Su Group's situation.

He only knew that the Su Group was mired in a crisis and needed a successful investment to resolve it, but he did not know that, given the Su Group's current financial strength and status, it was impossible to cooperate with those top three.

"There was no other way," Su Lingxue said softly.

"Who did we end up cooperating with then?" Su Lingyu asked again, a trace of anticipation still on his face.

Besides those three, it was not necessarily impossible for the other nine.

He had already seen the profiles of these twelve people long ago.

"Ancient Law Academy, Feng Yan," Su Lingxue said slowly.

Su Lingyu was stunned: "It was actually him?"

Just then, a voice came: "Lingxue, why did you choose to cooperate with Feng Yan? He is from the Ancient Law Academy and is already Third Tier; there is simply no chance for him to go to the Otherworld."

Su Jianzhang walked over with a look of helplessness on his face.

"Second Uncle, Feng Yan's talent is very strong. Being Third Tier while practicing the Ancient Method means his talent among these twelve is surely the best. I think Sister choosing him is a good choice," Su Lingyu couldn't help but say.

Beside them, Su Jianzhang sighed: "Don't talk about Feng Yan being Third Tier now; even if he were Fourth Tier, so what? He practices the Ancient Method; there is simply no possibility of him reaching the Seventh Tier and becoming a true powerhouse!"

It is extremely difficult for the Ancient Method to break through from the Second Tier to the Third Tier, enough to trap ninety percent of geniuses above the First Grade.

Furthermore, the hardest part of the Ancient Method is breaking through to the Seventh Tier.

Or rather, it is not that it is difficult, but that there is no opportunity.

A long time ago, when the Ancient Method was prosperous, the number of Seventh-Order Transcendents was fixed.

In the world, there were only so many spots belonging to Seventh-Order powerhouses.

To break through to the Seventh Tier, one must challenge someone of a higher rank and Slay another Seventh-Order powerhouse to step into the Seventh Tier.

Or, obtain the remains of a Seventh-Order powerhouse.

However, after the great changes in heaven and earth, all the Seventh-Order Transcendents of the Ancient Method died one after another.

Their bodies turned to ash.

This meant that even if one's talent was unparalleled, it was impossible to break through to the Seventh Tier of the Ancient Method.

That the Ancient Method has no future is not just empty talk.

"Second Uncle, since we have already cooperated with Feng Yan, discussing this is useless now," Su Lingxue said, her voice crisp.

"Sigh, at this point, there really is no other way," Su Jianzhang sighed again, feeling worried about the future of the Su Group.

"Second Uncle, no matter what, we must try our best to help Feng Yan obtain a spot to go to the Otherworld this time," Su Lingxue said with a firm gaze.

Even if the hope is slim, one must still try.

Su Jianzhang's expression changed again: "I'm afraid... there is no chance."

"What's wrong, Second Uncle?" An ominous premonition arose in Su Lingxue's heart.

"If Feng Yan wants to go to Jiuzhou, he must first complete the test and be graded according to his performance. And this time, Wang Guantian has interfered with the test."

"What? How did he get involved?" Su Lingxue's expression changed slightly.

Wang Guantian, the powerful figure from Jingcheng, had been living at the Su residence all along.

These days, Wang Guantian had been arrogant and domineering, causing public anger within the Su family.

Su Lingxue, Su Lingyu, and the others all detested Wang Guantian.

"One of Wang Guantian's uncles is a vice-dean at the Dark Light Academy and has the authority to intervene in this matter," Su Jianzhang said helplessly.

"Wang Sizai?" Su Lingxue frowned.

"An uncle of Wang Guantian is a vice-dean at the Dark Light Academy and has the qualifications to intervene in this matter," Su Jianzhang said helplessly.

"This Wang Guantian has been acting like a tyrant in our home and making things difficult for us. This time, he definitely doesn't want Feng Yan to obtain the spot to go to Jiuzhou. This test will surely be very difficult; he doesn't want Feng Yan to get a high score," anger rose on Su Lingyu's young face.

He was also indignant toward Wang Guantian.

Su Lingxue frowned, anger rising on her face.

She naturally knew Wang Guantian's wolfish ambition all too well.

What Wang Guantian wanted was to annex the Su Group.

That was why he did not want to see the Su Group have any possibility of resolving its crisis.

"Sister, what should we do?" Su Lingyu frowned.

With Wang Guantian interfering, the possibility of Feng Yan getting a high score would be relatively low.

Wang Guantian's intention was to swallow up the Su Group.

Therefore, he did not want to see the Su Group have any possibility of resolving its crisis.

"Sister, what should we do?" Su Lingyu frowned.

With Wang Guantian interfering, the possibility of Feng Yan obtaining a high score would be relatively low.

"This matter... I will discuss it with Feng Yan when he comes out," Su Lingxue gritted her teeth; she had no other choice now.

Inside Dark Light Academy.

Qian Miaomiao wore a white shirt and blue jeans, her long thighs making her appear even taller.

"Feng Yan, I'm going out for a trial, so I'm saying goodbye to you. Let's keep in touch!"

Qian Miaomiao had a smile on her face as she said goodbye to Lin Chao.

"Have a safe trip," Lin Chao stood opposite Qian Miaomiao, his expression as calm and indifferent as ever.

Qian Miaomiao sighed inwardly.

Feng Yan was always like this; he wasn't exactly antisocial, and he certainly wasn't a block of wood.

He was always alone, out of step with everyone else.

"Feng Yan, I don't know when I'll be able to return from this trial.

If you get married, you must send me a message; I want to come and drink at your wedding!" Qian Miaomiao had a smile on her face, acting natural and poised.

"Mm," Lin Chao nodded, "Don't die out there."

"Don't worry, who do you think I am?" Qian Miaomiao felt a warmth in her heart, patted her chest, said a few more words to Lin Chao, and finally left with a flourish.

In Xinghai City, Qian Miaomiao sat in the car with a hint of hesitation on her face.

"What's wrong? Reluctant to leave?" Zhu Yan wore a fiery red long dress, the red dress making her look even more cold and glamorous.

"No, it's just that I feel a bit lost. I wonder when I'll be able to return to a peaceful life?" Qian Miaomiao sighed.

"One hundred years, perhaps two hundred.

Once the five of us Dawn Bringers are gathered, we will use a hundred years to step into the Seventh Tier.

Then, by wielding the Heaven Severing Artifact, we will be able to exert the strength of a Pseudo-Eighth Rank.

With the five of us united, I fear that unless a true Eighth Rank powerhouse emerges, we will be invincible.

By then, we will be able to sweep through the Demon Cave, exterminate the Heavenly Demon, and restore a bright and clear world!"

Zhu Yan's face was full of anticipation for the future.

Her background was not good; in fact, it was quite poor.

Her mother was a special professional, which also meant Zhu Yan had no idea who her father was.

Growing up, she suffered from contempt and cold shoulders, yet even with a difficult childhood, she remained full of love for this world.

To put it in literary terms, the world kissed her with pain, and she responded with a song.

"Pseudo-Eighth Rank, that's so far away," Qian Miaomiao's gaze was deep.

"Indeed, in the vast Jing Country, there are fewer than ten true Pseudo-Eighth Rank powerhouses in total.

However, there are many factions that rely on Sacred Artifacts or Ghosts to exert Pseudo-Eighth Rank combat power.

Dark Light Academy has a Sacred Artifact named Deep Light; it is precisely by relying on this Sacred Artifact that Dark Light Academy became one of the Ten Great Extraordinary Academies.

Of course, compared to the Heaven Severing Artifact of us Dawn Bringers, Sacred Artifacts are much weaker," Lan Xue said softly.

"Senior, how strong is a Pseudo-Eighth Rank powerhouse?" Qian Miaomiao couldn't help but ask.

"Have you heard of Jiuzhou?"

"Mm," Qian Miaomiao nodded.

"Ten thousand years ago, there was a Ghost Immortal in Jiuzhou who wreaked havoc on the world.

In the end, dozens of True Spirit Realm cultivators took action and joined forces to slay one of that Ghost Immortal's lives.

That Ghost Immortal was at the True Immortal realm, which, compared to our Qiyuan World, is a Pseudo-Eighth Rank."

"How strong is the True Spirit Realm?"

"The Dean of Dark Light Academy is a Seventh-Order High-Grade, roughly equivalent to the Nirvana Realm of Jiuzhou.

If he reaches the Seventh-Order High-Grade, he would be equivalent to the True Spirit Realm."

"What? The True Spirit Realm is so strong, and it still required dozens of True Spirit Realm cultivators to join forces to defeat one powerhouse equivalent to a Pseudo-Eighth Rank?" Qian Miaomiao was completely shocked.

This meant that it would take dozens of Seventh Tier peak powerhouses to defeat one Pseudo-Eighth Rank powerhouse.

"At that time in Jiuzhou, there were dozens of Pseudo-Eighth Rank powerhouses, but in the end, they were all slain by... that person," Lan Xue said, her tone filled with emotion.

I fear that even if the five Dawn Bringers joined forces and used the Heaven Severing Artifact, we could not casually wipe out dozens of Pseudo-Eighth Rank powerhouses like the Dragon Emperor of Jiuzhou.

"Dragon Emperor?" A look of admiration appeared on Zhu Yan's cold face for the first time, "What a heroic figure that must have been."

She had long heard the story of Xiang Long from her master.

Zhu Yan felt immense admiration for that Xiang Long who blocked dozens of True Immortals alone for three thousand years.

Especially the rumor that he eventually sacrificed himself to open the Immortal World Channel, giving Jiuzhou the possibility of ascension.

This kind of selfless, great love made Zhu Yan admire him.

It was a pity that she would never be able to see the true face of that great man in this lifetime.

"Communication between Dark Light Academy and Jiuzhou is becoming more frequent now.

I heard a while ago that the higher-ups are preparing to disclose news about Jiuzhou to the lower-level populace.

And Dark Light Academy is also planning to collaborate with the Ye Family of Jiuzhou to film a TV series about the Dragon Emperor, so that the public can better accept Jiuzhou," Lan Xue said with a light smile.

"It's a pity that no one can act out the peerless grace of the Dragon Emperor," Zhu Yan sighed, the smile in her eyes somewhat thin and cold.

"The Dragon Emperor is so strong that he could slay dozens of True Immortals; does his strength reach the Eighth Rank?" Qian Miaomiao asked.

Lan Xue was silent for a moment, then said after a long time: "The Dragon Emperor slew dozens of True Immortals; his combat power likely reached the Ultimate of the Pseudo-Eighth Rank.

However, there is still a considerable distance to the true Eighth Rank...

But..."

"But what?"

"In the end, the Dragon Emperor used his own life to open the Gate of the Immortal World. This kind of method... is likely far beyond the Eighth Rank."

"The Eighth Rank—undying and indestructible even if the world is destroyed—yet he ended up sacrificing himself. Sigh."

"The Dragon Emperor..." Zhu Yan murmured.

It was precisely after hearing Xiang Long's story that Zhu Yan became even more firm in his original intent.

To become a Dawn Bringer, to destroy the Demon Cave, to eliminate the Heavenly Demon!

However, at this moment, Zhu Yan's gaze swept casually past the window and finally stalled.

A figure in red was strolling down the street.

That figure seemed to see Zhu Yan, returned a smile, and vanished.

"Just now, did I see that person I met in Ge'en City again?" Zhu Yan frowned.

"Is it him?" The voice of Lan Xue also carried astonishment. "What a coincidence."

"Hmm, I don't know what his identity is." Zhu Yan furrowed his brows, appearing even more cold and detached.

"Don't worry about it. Our most urgent matter now is to find the other Dawn Bringers and gather the Heaven Severing Artifacts."

"Alright."

Three days later.

Su Family villa.

Su Lingxue was in a long dress, elegant and beautiful: "Feng Yan, sit down quickly."

"Hmm." Lin Chao sat down.

This time, having come out of the Dark Light Academy, he naturally had to meet with Su Lingxue.

Once this meeting ended and the subsequent examination matters were confirmed, he could use a few days to prepare and then go to face the examination.

"Is this Academy examination related to a monster?" Lin Chao asked softly.

While in the Academy, he was naturally not someone who ignored the world outside his window.

He already knew that others had interfered with his examination this time, making the difficulty extremely high.

"I'm sorry... Feng Yan, it is our Su Family that has implicated you." There was a look of guilt in Su Lingxue's eyes.

Wang Guantian was targeting the Su Family, and as a result, Feng Yan was implicated as well.

"It's fine, this has nothing to do with you." Lin Chao's voice was very calm. "What are the specific contents of the examination?"

"Wang Guantian wants... for you to bring back that monster butterfly from the Duodao Sea... a pair of its wings." Su Lingxue said hesitantly, her face filled with an expression of anger.

That existence in the Duodao Sea is a monster.

Even a Seventh Tier powerhouse cannot contend with a monster.

Rumor has it that only the legendary Eighth Rank can truly pose a threat to a monster.

Bringing back a monster's wings—how preposterous; it is simply impossible to achieve.

Lin Chao's gaze remained very calm, without any panic.

This caused Su Lingxue, who was beside him, to feel a trace of admiration.

A genius is a genius; even when encountering such a difficult situation, he could remain composed.

"It's fine, we can discuss this at length," Lin Chao said casually.

He already had the means to go to Jiuzhou and complete the examination; it was just going through the motions.

Ring-a-ling.

At this moment, the screen of Lin Chao's phone lit up.

A call was coming in.

Lin Chao glanced at it; the person calling was Jian Lie, whom he hadn't been in contact with for a long time.

"Feng Yan, you brat, it's been a year since you've been in touch with your Uncle Jian." On the other end of the phone, Uncle Jian's voice carried a trace of excitement.

"I have been in seclusion..."

"You don't need to give me excuses, I know.

Are you at the Su Family villa now?"

"Hmm."

"You brat, when you encountered trouble at the Dark Light Academy, why didn't you look for your Uncle Jian Lie? Do you think your Uncle Jian is useless?

Didn't I tell you before, if you encounter problems, look for Wang Siquan? I saved his life; he will definitely look after you.

I heard you are going to the Otherworld and that some problems have arisen with the Academy's examination. Wang Siquan's older brother is a Vice Dean of the Dark Light Academy.

I already spoke to him on the phone about your situation earlier. Given my friendship with him, he will come to find you in a while," Jian Lie said boisterously, seemingly very excited that he could help Feng Yan.

Like a warm breeze brushing against his face, a ripple appeared in Lin Chao's calm gaze: "Thank you, Uncle Jian."

"Why are we thanking each other?"

The call ended, and Su Lingxue beside him showed a trace of excitement on her face: "Your uncle found Wang Siquan to help?"

Su Lingxue had heard of Wang Siquan.

"Hmm." Lin Chao nodded.

"Wang Siquan is Wang Sizai's younger brother.

This time, the change in your examination was due to Wang Sizai's interference.

If Wang Siquan is truly willing to help you, perhaps there really is a turning point." Su Lingxue's face was filled with joy.

She had not expected that the situation would have such a turning point.

Feng Yan's uncle had saved Wang Siquan's life.

Wang Siquan would definitely reach out to help Feng Yan, no matter what.

Just then, however, Lin Chao's phone rang again, and the caller ID displayed an unfamiliar number.

Lin Chao answered the phone.

"You are Feng Yan, I am Wang Siquan, a friend of your Uncle Jian."

"Hello, Uncle Wang."

"Sigh, I have heard from Jian Lie about the matter you encountered at the Academy."

"Originally, Jian Lie helped me once in the past, and since he asked me for a favor, I would have gone over no matter what."

"It's just that today is my daughter's birthday, and I truly cannot get away, so I can only contact you by phone."

"It's fine."

"This matter of yours is actually very troublesome; if Jian Lie hadn't kept begging me, I wouldn't be willing to intervene."

"After all, Wang Guantian is a member of my main family and holds a noble status; I cannot afford to offend him."

"I just spoke with Wang Guantian on the phone and pleaded for a long time before he was willing to agree to lower the difficulty of the trial."

"Oh?" Lin Chao's gaze was calm.

From Wang Siquan's call, he could see that Wang Siquan did not take Uncle Jian seriously at all.

He felt no gratitude in his heart toward Wang Siquan.

"Your trial is to bring back a pair of wings from that strange butterfly, isn't it?"

"Now, Wang Guantian has promised me that you don't need to bring back a pair; bringing back one wing will suffice."

"..."

"Sigh, Uncle Wang has already done his best; it is truly that I cannot afford to offend Wang Guantian."

"Moreover, Little Yan, you practice the Ancient Method; it is impossible for you to get a spot to go to the Otherworld this time."

"Whether you complete the trial or not doesn't matter much."

"Let's just drop this matter."

On the other end of the line, Wang Siquan finished speaking to himself and hung up the phone directly.

Wang Siquan hung up the phone and picked up a cigar to smoke.

Beside him, Wang Guantian rested his legs on the coffee table: "This Feng Yan, I didn't expect him to have a connection like Jian Lie."

"Jian Lie, he is just a Clone, he doesn't count for anything at all, not worth mentioning."

"Haha, Uncle Wang is right."

"A Clone is nothing more than a dog raised by the Seven Great Families."

"Giving it a bone to chew and having it bark twice is enough; it actually thinks of itself as a human," Wang Guantian said, a playful smile on his face.

These Seven Great Families were the most powerful seven families in Jing Country.

Seventy percent of the members of the Jing Country Parliament were controlled by these Seven Great Families.

Of course, the Wang Family's influence was also quite strong, but it was far inferior to those Seven Great Families.

"Why did you set your sights on that monster?"

"This monster in Xinghai City is the most unique one," Wang Guantian said with a smile on his face, "Its wings are a great tonic."

"It's a pity that wanting to obtain its wings is simply too difficult," Wang Siquan sighed.

As a member of the Jingcheng Wang Family, he naturally knew some inside information.

This monster in the Duodao Sea was very special.

Other monsters were powerful in every aspect, or they would not get injured, and even if they were injured due to the Rules, they would be as good as new the next day.

But the butterfly in the Duodao Sea was different; if its wings were removed, it would take hundreds of years to fully recover.

Several hundred years ago, the Wang Family accidentally discovered the butterfly's weakness and spent a huge price to remove the strange butterfly's wings.

That pair of wings was also refined by the Wang Family into a Pseudo-Saint Artifact.

Now, several hundred years had passed, and the strange butterfly's wings had recovered as before.

Wang Guantian had come to Xinghai City, intending to remove the strange butterfly's wings once again.

"That is why I let the Su clan scout the path first; it would be best if more people died and shed more blood," Wang Guantian's face was full of indifference, "Only then will we have a greater chance of removing the strange butterfly's wings."

Wang Guantian's eyes were filled with greed.

The strange butterfly's wings could be made into a Pseudo-Saint Artifact with powerful might, but unfortunately, it could only be used once.

Beside him, Wang Siquan's expression changed slightly: "Guantian, I will not get involved in this matter."

Regarding how to remove the strange butterfly's wings, it had always been a top secret within the Wang Family.

He, Wang Siquan, was not qualified to know.

If he knew, it might bring about a fatal disaster.

"Uncle Wang, I have my own sense of propriety regarding this matter," Wang Guantian laughed loudly.

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