Chapter 228: Return to the Academy

Ye Liuyun, taking advantage of everyone drinking and feasting on meat in celebration, used his Divine Sense to communicate with Qiong Qi: "What realm are you at now?"

"Golden Core realm, third tier!" Qiong Qi replied.

"You're progressing fast! Faster than Lei Ming!" Ye Liuyun exclaimed.

Qiong Qi's disdainful voice came: "That's no nonsense! I'm re‑cultivating with memories from a past life. Even that feels slow! This area has too little fire source!"

"Why don't you go out and look for fire sources, strengthen yourself first. Anyway I have a few of them nearby, shouldn't be much danger. Besides, I also have a Skeleton Puppet!" Ye Liuyun said, not wanting to delay Qiong Qi.

Qiong Qi thought for a moment and agreed that Ye Liuyun's suggestion was good.

"Alright. I'll go find fire sources, recover faster, and be able to help you more in the future."

"Hmm. Before you leave, leave me a large formation that can both defend and attack; I'll keep it for self‑defense," Ye Liuyun said.

"Fine! I'll make you a set of Formation Flags and set up the formation." Qiong Qi didn't delay, immediately chose a private room and went inside to carve the flags.

After the flags were finished, Qiong Qi taught Ye Liuyun how to use them, then said farewell to everyone.

Everyone raised a toast to him, wishing him all the best. Ye Liuyun also gave Qiong Qi the Crystal Stones he had just looted from the Chengzhu Fu, so Qiong Qi wouldn't be inconvenienced using Spirit Stones.

Finally, the group saw Qiong Qi board the Flying Boat and depart gracefully.

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Ye Liuyun and his companions returned to the Ye Clan and handed all the items directly to the clan's patriarch. The Ye Clan's Clan Chiefs and Elders, seeing Ye Liuyun back, thought something had happened.

Seeing the things Ye Liuyun brought back, they were so moved they could barely speak. Especially upon seeing the several False Holy Artifacts, they were nearly brought to tears.

Then they showered Ye Liuyun with praise, saying he had promise and hadn't forgotten the family.

With these resources, the Ye Clan could develop into a great family.

Later Ye Liuyun went to the Tianyun King, left a few False Holy Artifacts and some Crystal Stones there, and then returned straight to the Saint Martial Academy.

He had been out for a long time this time, and didn't know what changes the Academy had undergone.

There was also the duel appointment with Jin Wuhui; if Jin Wuhui is still around after returning, it should be fulfilled.

His realm is now at the late stage of the Fifth Sea Transformation, and his Immortal Overlord Body has been fully cultivated; even confronting the Ninth Sea Transformation, he isn't worried at all.

Even his Physical Body defense cannot be broken by those at Ninth Sea Transformation.

After returning, Ye Liuyun split up with Lin Xueying, each going back to see their own master.

The Grand Elder, seeing his realm had reached the pinnacle of the Fifth Sea Transformation and was about to break through to the Sixth Sea Transformation, was very satisfied with his progress.

"In two months will be the Seven Sects Grand Competition. During this time, don't run off again; focus on cultivating in the Academy. Before the competition, the Academy will hold an internal selection about a month from now. Those selected will be granted access to a Secret Realm. Try to secure those opportunities!" the Grand Elder said.

The Grand Elder didn't really expect Ye Liuyun to achieve a great result this time. Though he can fight above his level, the Seven Sects Grand Competition includes Saint‑level cultivators at the Golden Core realm.

He also didn't think Martial Cultivators of the Sea Transformation realm could match the Saints; Ye Liuyun just needs to try his best.

Ye Liuyun is only sixteen; many opportunities will come later.

"Yes!" Ye Liuyun perked up at the mention of a Secret Realm.

He now understands that each Secret Realm contains various opportunities, and he must not miss them.

After leaving his master's place, Ye Liuyun brought the Grand Hall out and settled Wu Qingcheng and the others inside.

Ru Yue built her own residence at the entrance and became the full‑time steward of this Dongtian Dadian.

Wu Qingcheng and the others had to live together with Ye Liuyun. With no other option, Ye Liuyun expanded his own dwelling.

Wu Qingcheng also took out the Spirit Stones obtained from the local dragon treasure and placed them around the residence, enriching the ambient Qi enough for their joint cultivation.

They now possess countless Spirit Stones. The Spirit Stones stored in Ye Liuyun's storage ring have barely been used, serving only as power for the Flying Boat and the Skeleton Puppet.

After everyone was settled, Ye Liuyun told the others to resume cultivation, and he took Lei Ming and rushed to Lingyun Pavilion to check on the senior brothers and sisters.

From afar, Ye Liuyun saw Tie Jun leading many people in dueling practice at the base. He noticed their realms had all advanced, and felt pleased.

He smiled and approached to greet everyone.

"The Pavilion Master has returned!"

"Now we don't have to worry!"

The crowd shouted in unison.

Ye Liuyun was startled and asked, "What's wrong? Worried about what?"

Tie Jun stepped forward, welcomed him, and explained, "We went out this time to hunt Corpse Demons and obtained many resources; everyone's realm improved because of it. The Clear River Pavilion's disciples have all returned to the Academy and finally have time to deal with us, aiming to seize our cultivation resources. So we're selecting strong fighters to prepare for a battle with them."

"Oh, so that's it! Then let's fight! No need to fear them! Do they have inner‑sect disciples joining? If so, count me in."

Given his status as an inner‑sect disciple and his strength, he now doesn't bother to bully the outer‑sect disciples.

"They've arranged an arena battle three days from now. They'll send ten people: three outer‑sect disciples and seven inner‑sect disciples!"

Tie Jun felt relieved seeing him voluntarily request to join the fight.

With Ye Liuyun there, he doesn't have to worry; otherwise, he'd struggle to pick enough inner‑sect disciples to fight.

"Seven inner‑sect disciples?" Ye Liuyun said, surprised. "Clear River Pavilion is shameless, sending seven inner‑sect disciples! I'll take care of those seven; you just handle the three outer‑sect disciples."

The others cheered at his words. Ye Liuyun had become their backbone.

As long as Ye Liuyun is there, they have nothing to worry about.

So they selected the two strongest, plus Tie Jun, to handle the three outer‑sect disciples later, while the others returned to cultivate peacefully.

Afterwards, Ye Liuyun gave Tie Jun a False Holy Artifact, and also gave Han Feng, Leng Yue, Qi Tianyue, and Nan Xin'er one each.

Watching Ye Liuyun hand out the False Holy Artifacts as if they were ordinary weapons, they were so shocked they forgot to thank him.

"Did you find a treasure?" Nan Xin'er asked, voicing everyone's surprise.

"Heh, I raided some people who wanted trouble with me and got them from them!" Ye Liuyun explained.

He is now very wealthy; not only has amassed a huge pile of False Holy Artifacts, but also has more Crystal Stones than he can spend. So giving these away is more valuable.

He doesn't take out true Holy Artifacts. At their realms, even using False Holy Artifacts is a stretch. If he gave them true Holy Artifacts, they couldn't wield them and would attract others coveting their treasures.

Yet even so, pulling out so many False Holy Artifacts at once was enough to shock them! Even in a branch academy, there's usually only one False Holy Artifact as the hall's treasure.

Yet Ye Liuyun handed out five at once, showing how wealthy he has become.

They knew Ye Liuyun's character, so they didn't hesitate and immediately stored the artifacts.

Although this kind of thing is often seen in the Main Institute, many people still kill and plunder because of it.