# Chapter 1778: All Academies Gather
Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital, after experiencing a period of brilliance following the reappearance of Guang Han Palace, the Realm King Body, the Divine Seal King Body, and Chu Chunqiu's rise, had seen many of its younger generation geniuses depart for the three central heavenly main cities of Qingxiao Land, causing the Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital to lose some of its vitality.
However, now, that vitality seemed to be rekindling. The Tian Yan Holy Clan ruins had appeared in the Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital, throwing it into turmoil. At the same time, other major powers of Qingxiao Land received the news and rushed to the Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital, once again focusing the eyes of the entire Qing Xiao Continent upon it.
Yet, the Tian Yan Holy Clan ruins did not seem so easy to enter. It was not located on the former grounds of the Tian Yan Holy Clan, but rather in a desolate ancient site very far from its old location, greatly surprising everyone. No one had anticipated that the Tian Yan Holy Clan would reappear in such a distant place. It seemed that the underground palace that had appeared earlier was merely an omen.
This inevitably reminded people of that Taoist priest. What exactly was contained within the statue he had obtained from the underground palace back then? Some had claimed to have seen the ghostly shadow of that Taoist priest at the now-emerged Tian Yan Holy Clan burial site. Of course, whether this rumor was true or false remained uncertain. However, one thing was certain: although the burial site had appeared, even now, very few people had managed to step inside.
This was because, on the periphery of the Tian Yan Holy Clan burial site, numerous terrifying arrays were carved. The slightest carelessness could lead to one's destruction. By now, many array masters of considerable skill had rushed to the burial site to study the formations, attempting to find a way to enter the Tian Yan Holy Clan burial grounds.
At this moment, in the desolate wasteland, a boundless and enormous ancient tomb presented itself before the crowd. It was a vast and immeasurable tomb palace. However, the people kept their distance. Several ancient paths leading to the tomb palace were inscribed with terrifying light patterns.
On the distant mountain ranges, many figures stood, their gazes all fixed upon this burial site. Though they appeared calm, their hearts stirred with ripples. This was the burial site of the Tian Yan Holy Clan! If one could step inside, they would surely gain immense benefits. Unfortunately, they were trapped outside, unable to enter.
On one mountain peak, two figures stood at the summit. One was a woman of peerless beauty, transcendent and otherworldly (chaofan tuosu), while the other was a demon king-like figure, draped in a black robe with long hair flowing in the wind. These two were none other than Xi Emperor and the Nine Nether Demon Emperor.
"I never expected the Tian Yan Holy Clan of old to have kept a trick up their sleeves, hiding their burial site here. You said that back in Snow Moon, you once saw Yan Di, correct?" Xi Emperor looked at the Nine Nether Demon Emperor and asked in a low voice.
Nine Nether slightly nodded. Back then, Yan Di had indeed brought Lin Feng to him.
"From the looks of it, Yan Di did not completely perish. Now that he has been reborn, the Tian Yan Holy Clan must have left him some instructions. I suspect that the person who appeared outside Guang Han Palace that day was Yan Di," Xi Emperor said calmly.
The Nine Nether Demon Emperor remained expressionless and replied quietly, "It is indeed possible that it was Yan Di. With his talent from the past, even if reborn, he could stir up quite a storm."
"So what? I now command a host of powerful experts. How big a wave can a reborn Yan Di stir up?" A sharp glint flashed in Xi Emperor's eyes. Both she and the Nine Nether Demon Emperor had died once before. Their hearts were incomparably unyielding (jianren), driven only by a strong obsession with the path of martial arts, constantly charging toward the peak.
"Let's go back first. This formation likely won't be resolved anytime soon." Xi Emperor's figure flickered, and she suddenly shot into the sky, disappearing. The Nine Nether Demon Emperor followed, stepping into the void, and both vanished without a trace.
Outside this Tian Yan Holy Clan burial tomb palace, there was also a vast surrounding area. Apart from the arrays, some people had also obtained benefits. After all, when this Tian Yan Holy Clan burial site had appeared, the heavens had split and the earth had cracked. The entire surrounding region was littered with exploded outer palace halls and pavilions. Many people were searching the area within a hundred-mile radius, hoping to find something of value.
Just then, a group of figures surged forward from a distance. These people were a band of youths, all wearing uniforms of the same color, majestic and imposing, full of youthful vigor, and all appearing sharp and formidable.
"What impressive figures! Although these youths are only at the Martial Emperor Realm, their energy and spirit are surging. I wonder which force they belong to," the crowd thought to themselves as they watched this group.
"They are from Tian Yuan Ancient Capital. I saw these uniforms once many years ago. They are the attire of the students of the Xiao Yun Academy of Tian Yuan Ancient Capital," someone said, staring at the newcomers, their pupils contracting slightly. These people were actually from Xiao Yun Academy, hailing from one of the three central heavenly main cities.
Many gazes turned in their direction. Academies were undoubtedly sacred places on the Nine Heavens Continent. Qing Xiao Continent only had three central heavenly main cities that possessed academies, which housed countless powerful experts. They nurtured numerous monstrous talents. When these students left the academies, many of them became renowned and powerful figures. Therefore, on the Qing Xiao Continent, whenever people saw academy students, they would hold them in high regard. They were the future experts.
The students of Xiao Yun Academy were young and passionate. Many of them enjoyed this feeling, each appearing majestic and spirited.
"I didn't expect even the people from Xiao Yun Academy to come. The news has spread even further. But I've heard that the intelligence capabilities of the academies are terrifying. It seems that's indeed the case," the crowd thought to themselves.
"Another group has arrived," the crowd's eyes turned to another direction. There was another group of youths, equally full of vigor. However, they were not wearing uniforms of the same color, lacking that sense of uniformity.
"The people from Xiao Yun are quite fast," a voice came from among that group, causing the pupils of the Xiao Yun Academy students to contract (ning) slightly as they looked at these people. They were from the Demon Soul Academy.
"Demon Soul Academy, you're not slow either," someone from Xiao Yun Academy said. Their gazes collided, and brilliant sparks seemed to fly. On the three central heavenly main cities of Qing Xiao Continent, there were a total of ten academies. When students from these academies met, they inevitably developed a sense of rivalry, each wanting to prove themselves superior.
"Demon Soul Academy!" The crowd's expressions hardened (ning). It was rumored that the experts of Demon Soul Academy all possessed beast-type martial souls. This academy was very peculiar; it only accepted those with demon souls. They focused on cultivating this type of genius, unlocking their infinite potential.
The crowd hadn't expected the Tian Yan Holy Clan burial site to attract so many people. Experts from various academies had traveled thousands of miles to come here, a testament to the Tian Yan Holy Clan's former illustrious reputation. They had almost been the dominant force in Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital, known to all. Yet, unfortunately, they had vanished in an instant, disappearing like smoke and scattering like clouds, becoming a historical relic. Only now had this site fully reappeared before the world.
More and more people were arriving from all over. The area spanning several hundred miles had become extremely lively. Looking around, people could be seen everywhere.
At this moment, several hundred miles away, a group of people was riding a massive ancient sail, flying through the air at a terrifying speed. They gazed down from within the rolling clouds at the incomparably huge burial tomb palace, their hearts quite shaken, wondering what treasures lay hidden within the palace.
"Lin Feng, this ancient sail of yours is really fast. We might be the first batch from Holy City Central Continent to arrive," Tantai said loudly. Although this ancient sail of Lin Feng's couldn't attack, it was very convenient for travel.
"Let's go, let's go down and take a look," Lin Feng said with a slight smile. Then, with a thought, the ancient sail drifted downward, once again attracting the attention of many.
Another group of youths with extraordinary bearing. This easily reminded people of academies.
"That's... Lin Feng," someone from Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital said, looking at Lin Feng with a hint of surprise. It was Lin Feng, who had appeared. Lin Feng, the one abandoned by heaven, who had caused a stir by the Cold Moon Lake shore back then. He had returned.
Many people from Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital had seen Lin Feng before. After all, he had caused quite a stir in the capital back then. Now, the crowd's gazes all turned to Lin Feng, revealing strange expressions. Lin Feng had joined an academy?
"I wonder which academy these people are from. Lin Feng has actually become an academy student, returning to Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital."
"Not only Lin Feng has come, but also Qing Feng, Wu, and Suan, all following Lin Feng. They are the descendants of the demon realm giants of our Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital," the crowd also spotted Wu and Qing Feng, their expressions hardening (ning).
"Which academy are you all from?" Just then, a figure looked toward Lin Feng and the others, his eyes sharp.
Lin Feng and his group looked at them. They wore uniforms of the same color, majestic and imposing, with a heroic bearing.
"You shouldn't be from Holy City Central Continent, right? Which main city's academy are you from?" Qin Wu also couldn't help but ask when he saw these people.
"How rude! We asked you first. Why don't you answer and instead question us? Is this the style of your academy?" a cold shout came, the words sharp. This caused the crowd's pupils to contract (ning), and they laughed inwardly. These students from different academies all had a strong competitive spirit.
Tantai's brows furrowed, and he said coldly, "It was just a question. How does that relate to the style of our academy? Are you deliberately looking for trouble?"
"Hmph," the man sneered, "What if I am looking for trouble?"
"You..." Tantai's expression showed a hint of anger, but Qin Wu said, "Judging by their attire, they seem to be from Xiao Yun Academy."
"At least you have some discernment," the man sneered.
"We didn't come here to argue with people." Hou Qinglin swept his gaze over those Xiao Yun Academy students, then they all stepped toward the direction of the ancient palace, too lazy to bother with these people's rivalry for dominance!
ps: What's going on? The flower count for the first of the month is so pitiful... RU
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