Chapter 631: Escaping the Academy

More than three months have passed, and it is unknown whether the Qing Huo Secret Realm has suffered another attack.

Ye Liuyun had already made up his mind secretly: "If I can't go back, then I'll go out and explore on my own! I can't keep my aunt and parents waiting too long!"

Seeing that this wish was about to come true, his eagerness to leave the Cangyun Continent grew ever more urgent.

There is readily available sufficient energy for him to absorb, so his realm advancement naturally faces no obstruction.

After more than ten days inside the Xuan Kong Stone, Ye Liuyun began to break through to the second level of the Yin-Yang Realm.

After the baptism of the lightning tribulation liquid, his true essence quality, physical body, Golden Crow Holy Fire, Blood Thunder, soul, meridians, and use of heaven-and-earth power all increased.

Therefore, before the breakthrough, his foundation was extremely solid, and the breakthrough proceeded unusually smoothly.

Although the impact of the Yin-Yang Realm breakthrough on the meridians was stronger than before, his physical body and meridian repair ability also improved quickly, so the whole process was perilous but safe.

While breaking through, he also absorbed a large amount of heaven-and-earth power.

Thus, as soon as he broke through, his strength was far more than just a doubling.

His current true combat strength is at least three to four times greater than when he was at the first level of the Yin-Yang Realm; now he dares say he has some chance against a fourth-level Yin-Yang Realm opponent.

That would still require encountering some martial cultivators whose true essence isn't very solid. If they were heaven‑chosen prodigies from major sects, it's hard to say how great the strength gap would be even if they were only one or two realms apart.

The strength of those heaven‑chosen prodigies is probably closely related to the cultivation techniques they practice from outside the region; my own technique hasn't been improved in a long time!

Ye Liuyun was also secretly seeking in his heart the gap between himself and those heaven‑chosen prodigies.

Before, he felt that his power and technique were already sufficient.

But after witnessing the battles of those outside‑region heaven‑chosen prodigies, he also felt that a superior technique could indeed greatly increase his strength.

His technique has not undergone major changes or improvements for a long time, so when facing outside‑region heaven‑chosen prodigies, he can no longer fight across four realms as he could before in the Cangyun Continent.

"There are better techniques outside the region; I must pay more attention to them in the future. There's also that avatar method. My various powers are rising, and my technique must not fall behind."

Thinking of this, Ye Liuyun also decided to pay more attention to the cultivation techniques of outside‑region martial cultivators in the future.

After consolidating his realm inside the Xuan Kong Stone, Ye Liuyun then emerged from it.

That energy crystal ball now has almost nothing left. Since he possesses a double elemental pellet, he needs double the amount of energy.

The remaining little energy he directly handed over to Wu Qingcheng to distribute.

Ye Liuyun announced to everyone: "Everyone get ready; we'll first return to the Iron Eagle Sect, and then we'll leave the Cangyun Continent!"

"Great! Finally we can go out and have a look!" Lei Ming was the first to cheer.

Afterward, he turned to Long Nv and asked: "Do you want to go out and have a look with us?"

Long Nv had already completed her dragon transformation; logically, Ye Liuyun's help to her should end here.

But after knowing each other for so long, Ye Liuyun would not simply abandon her right away.

If she is willing to go along, Ye Liuyun doesn't mind bringing her.

Long Nv's strength is not weak either; at the very least she can be a powerful aid for him.

"If you don't despise me, bring me along! I also want to go see whether I can encounter the true Dragon Clan!"

On one hand, Long Nv is reluctant to leave Ye Liuyun; on the other, she needs to return to the Dragon Clan and requires the Dragon Palace in Ye Liuyun's hand as a token to be admitted into the Dragon Clan.

After she reminded him, Ye Liuyun also recalled the Dragon Palace matter, so he immediately agreed.

"Alright then, let's go together!"

After saying goodbye to everyone, he then went to see his master to bid farewell.

"Go ahead without worry; there's nothing to be concerned about here. Our Sacred Martial Academy remains the strongest sect in the north." The Grand Elder comforted him, putting his mind at ease.

As a master, being able to teach such a renowned figure who shakes the whole continent is also his greatest pride; therefore he could not possibly hold Ye Liuyun back.

"Master, if the academy needs help, you can seek aid from the Iron Eagle Sect. Before I leave, I will also return once to the Iron Eagle Sect and ask them to look after the Sacred Martial Academy."

Ye Liuyun's feelings for the Sacred Martial Academy even surpass those for the Iron Eagle Sect by far.

"With this intention of yours, I am already quite satisfied. You are not only strong in strength but also impeccable in character. Being able to be your master is the proudest thing in my life!" Hahaha!

The Grand Elder laughed heartily from the bottom of his heart. He felt that taking Ye Liuyun as a disciple was truly his fortune.

"Master, you overpraise me! Being able to become your disciple is my blessing!"

No matter how famous Ye Liuyun becomes, he will never act arrogantly before his master.

"Hmm!" The Grand Elder nodded satisfactorily: "Go attend to your affairs; over at the Lingyun Pavilion there are probably still many people waiting to say goodbye to you, so don't waste time here. When you have time to come back, remember to visit this old man."

"Yes! Disciple, when I have time, I will definitely come back to visit you, elder!"

Ye Liuyun solemnly agreed, then performed another bow to the Grand Elder before withdrawing.

Then he went to the Lingyun Pavilion to say farewell to Tie Jun and the others.

Many people also volunteered to follow Ye Liuyun out to adventure, especially Lin Xueying, but he refused them all.

"The outside is truly too dangerous; even those at the eighth or ninth level of the Tiangang Realm are mere bottom‑dwellers. If I go out, I can barely protect myself, let alone you."

"We don't need your protection! If we die outside, it's only because we lack ability, and we won't blame you!" Lin Xueying was the first to retort.

Others also followed suit with promises, and immediately everyone fell into chaos.

Ye Liuyun had no choice but to wave his hand to calm them down, then explained: "At your current realm, going out will certainly mean death; there is basically no hope of survival."

"How about this? You first cultivate to raise your realm; when I return next time, your realm will have improved as well, and I'll bring you along then—okay?"

After Ye Liuyun finally persuaded them with much effort, he also gave them plenty of resources to help them quickly raise their realm.

Then he dared not stay longer at the Sacred Martial Academy, lest he cause more trouble; that very night he slipped away under cover of darkness from those enthusiastic friends at the academy and headed straight back to the Iron Eagle Sect.

After boarding the flying boat, Lei Ming still teased Ye Liuyun: "Hahaha, little brother, you also have times when you run away?"