Demon Taming: Start by synthesizing a Lantern Ghost with Divine and Demonic Talents

Chapter 138, Part 137: School Enrollment Season, Floating Island
Upon returning to the City of Mountains and Seas, a celebration was in order.

After that, Li Chunfeng quietly entered the desolate wilderness to cultivate in seclusion.

According to the rules, he should have received a share of the profits from the information he had proactively reported about the underground fortress, but nothing came of it.

He learned after making some inquiries that, in addition to being officially operated, the Silent Wasteland Small World actually had several shareholders behind it. The operation was a joint effort by several forces, but at a crucial moment, in their struggle for profits, they lost their composure and suffered considerable losses, allowing the wolf demon lich to escape.

What a useless snack.

He lived a very comfortable life in the wilderness, dancing with mosquitoes every day.

More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and the start of the school season has quietly arrived.

The Heavenly Capital Sword has not yet completed its upgrade.

Obviously, upgrading from second-order to third-order is not as easy as upgrading from first-order to second-order.

Zhou Si also succeeded in pursuing her dream, passing the interview and being officially admitted to Biyou Palace Academy.

Instead of returning to the world of mountains and seas, she stayed in the area to familiarize herself with the environment and take on some tasks to earn money for her cultivation.

During her phone call with Li Chunfeng, she mentioned Xu Changliu, stating that Xu Changliu had taken good care of her during the interview.

"Brother Xu is merely a student of the Array Academy and has no authority to decide who the Imperial Academy admits. You can rest assured about that."

"But among so many interviewees, I am the only one who has received your help, which must be because of you."

"Alright, I did inform Brother Xu."

Li Chunfeng acknowledged, "Your talent is not bad. Your admission to the Imperial Academy is ultimately due to your own efforts. My meager favors cannot change anything. The path of cultivation is still long. I just don't want to one day reach the peak of Yangshen and find myself without a single old friend by my side. I hope that one day we can meet at the summit."

"Shall we meet at the summit...?"

Zhou Si gritted her teeth silently, "I will."

In the past few days, Li Chunfeng has seen off Hu Yifei, Xia Xing, Chen Lingsu, Jiang Lele and others one after another. Those who were supposed to leave have all left, but he has not moved yet.

Li Chunfeng was waiting for the goods from the Ghost Realm to arrive.

Finally, five days later, the guild manager delivered the mission again, this time with over 630 million Lantern Ghosts.

Li Chunfeng knew it was time for him to leave.

He had already said goodbye long ago, quietly leaving Yan Liguang with three million merits before departing from the Shanhai Academy where he had lived for many years.

Before he left, the last person he contacted was Qingyun Nanzhu.

"Lord Daojun, I am about to set off for Kunlun."

Qingyun Nanzhu seemed to be busy with something, and it took him a long time to reply to the message: "I heard that you plan to continue cultivating the 'Black Lotus Scripture of the Turbid World'. Are you aware that although the 'Black Lotus Scripture of the Turbid World' is said to directly point to the Great Dao of Yang Shen, no one has ever used it to attain enlightenment?"

"Yes, I know all that. The Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World was the cultivation method I chose right after I opened my divine aperture. Later, when I practiced this method, I found that it was so compatible with my own zodiac sign that I even had a feeling that it was the arrangement of fate. Even though I later knew that the subsequent cultivation would be difficult, and that a thousand people would have a thousand different answers, people must always have dreams. My dream is to successfully attain the Yang God realm with the Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World."

These words reflect the spirit of a boy not yet eighteen.

Qingyun Nanzhu remained noncommittal, but took the initiative to inquire about Li Chunfeng's understanding of the "Black Lotus Sutra in a Turbid World".

After all, there are many cultivators in the Celestial Court. Many geniuses, after entering the Imperial Academy, are blinded by the reputation of the Yangshen Great Art. They are arrogant and insist on cultivating it regardless of their own talents, ultimately leading to a dead end and wasting the most valuable years of their lives.

Li Chunfeng answered every question. Facing Daojun, he had no need to hide anything and told him in detail that he had deduced the fourth level of Yin Shen Realm cultivation technique.

Qingyun Nanzhu was somewhat surprised, but not at all astonished.

After inquiring in detail about the fourth level of cultivation technique deduced by Li Chunfeng, he remained silent for a long time before finally saying:
"Your fourth level of cultivation does indeed have its own unique insights, and it is generally without fault. Even this old Taoist cannot find any fault with it. But whether it will be good or bad in the future, no one can say for sure."

"Although the probability of you attaining the Yang God realm with the 'Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World' is less than one in a million, since you have already embarked on the path of self-cultivation, I'm too lazy to discourage you. Moreover, with your talent, you can make another choice after reaching the Divine Embryo Realm. At least the first three levels of the 'Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World' are still trustworthy, and perhaps the 'Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World' is the best path for you to condense your Divine Embryo."

Qingyun Zhu's words left Li Chunfeng speechless. The Nine Soul Aperture talent was nothing special in the eyes of the Dao Lord.

The implication is that Li Chunfeng will change his cultivation path after reaching the Divine Embryo Realm.

"Don't think too much. For you, the most important thing right now is to solidify the embryo."

"Yes, thank you for your guidance, Daoist Lord. Is there anything else you wish to instruct me to do?"

"That's all, get lost."

"Got it."

Li Chunfeng then boarded a flying boat bound for Kunlun Mountain.

On the way, he had already begun to merge the lantern ghost's soul.

Yan Liguang finally received the payment notification and frantically called and texted Li Chunfeng.

Li Chunfeng could only offer a brief explanation: "Teacher Yan has sponsored many students over the years, but his own finances are not good, to the point that he has even neglected his martial arts. You know, Uncle Song Zhijie is about to break through to the Core Formation Realm. This money, whether Teacher Yan continues to sponsor students or picks up martial arts again, is just a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it. Of course, I hope even more that Teacher Yan will not give up martial arts."

Yan Liguang's eyes welled up with tears, and he hesitated several times before finally deciding not to send the money back.

Beyond the Kunlun Mountains, there is a giant city inhabited by countless people who rely on the Kunlun Academy for their livelihood.

Last time, Li Chunfeng traveled directly to the competition venue by dragon boat.

Later, under Su Youfeng's guidance, they entered the blessed land of Kunlun Academy, but had no idea of ​​the overall layout of Kunlun Mountain. After several transfers, they arrived at Kunlun City.

This is a city that embraces all rivers and streams, and a metropolis that carries the dreams of countless people!
Li Chunfeng was no country bumpkin, but he was still shocked when he stepped off the flying boat.

"So many high-level cultivators and martial artists!"

With just a slight perception, Li Chunfeng sensed at least seven or eight restrained high-level divine soul pressures or surging blood and qi of powerful martial artists.

The bustling metropolis stretching as far as the eye can see contrasts sharply with the military fortress of the mountain and sea border city.

This giant city has no city gates or city walls.

The only support was the towering, boundless Kunlun Mountains in the distance. From afar, one could see that the upper part of the majestic mountains was covered with ice and snow, the mountains soaring into the clouds and shrouded in mist year-round, their peaks hidden from view.

The world is full of famous mountains, including Kunlun Mountain, Chongwu Mountain, Buzhou Mountain, Yushan Mountain, Xuanyuan Hill, Jishi Mountain, Sanwei Mountain, Tianshan Mountain, and others.

These mountains are arranged from east to west, with the Kunlun Mountains located west of the Jade Mountain and east of the Jishi Mountain.

Within the Kunlun Mountains are famous mountains such as Qunyu Mountain, the Land of the Queen Mother of the West, Kunlun Hill, Yangyu Mountain, and Kunlun Ruins.

These mountains are home to a wealth of myths and legends, most of which are related to the earliest origins of human civilization in the Earthly Realm.

"The dragon veins of the world originate from Kunlun."

There are thirty-six dragon veins flowing from the majestic Kunlun Mountains, and on the surface, there are four rivers—the Longjiang River, the Chishui River, the Heishui River, and the Tongtian River—extending across the land.

Many people spend their entire lives walking without ever leaving the Kunlun Mountains.

Besides the Kunlun Academy, a blessed land surrounded by mountains, there are numerous other cultivation secret realms, small worlds, and forbidden areas. It is precisely because of this exceptional cultivation environment that this place has earned its renowned status as a sacred site.

Li Chunfeng didn't wander around aimlessly; he took out his sword token and contacted the array spirit.

The spirit gave him an address and told him to go there to board the "school boat" and then go directly to his assigned cave after entering the school.

When Li Chunfeng arrived at the place, he found it to be an elegantly decorated complex of pavilions, which from the outside looked like a high-end hotel.

He went inside, and as he reached the door, a light shone, flashing briefly in harmony with his sword token, as if confirming his identity and granting him passage.

"Hello, are you a student at Kunlun Academy?" A female staff member approached and asked with a smile.

"Yes."

"Please rest here for a while. The next airship from the Imperial Academy will arrive in a little while. There are various foods available in the rest area, so please feel free to eat."

Li Chunfeng thanked him and looked around. There were quite a few people. He immediately spotted a little boy playing a game console.

"Rumors!"

"You are...it's you, Li Chunfeng!"

Li Chunfeng smiled and asked, "You passed the exam too?"

Feng Yan shrugged. "What's so special about that? Kunlun Academy admits thousands of students every year, and you don't necessarily have to be number one to be admitted. Congratulations on winning the championship."

"Thank you."

What major are you planning to apply for?

"I haven't decided yet, but it's definitely not alchemy."

Feng Yan glanced around and then said mysteriously, "I heard that every year after the new students enroll, there is a ceremony to compete for a cave dwelling. We can join forces. With you here, we might be able to compete with the senior students for a Heaven-level cave dwelling."

"Huh, is there such a rule?"

Li Chunfeng took out his sword token in confusion and confirmed again that the array spirit had indeed directly told him to go to the cave.

He shook his head regretfully, "Then I probably can't help you. My cave dwelling has already been assigned."

"Sword Token!"

The rumors were clearly amplified, drawing the attention of many people around them.

He opened his mouth, "Those who are specially admitted can be given a sword token directly? Even their cave dwellings are assigned?"

"not at all!"

A distinguished-looking young man, dressed in a noble manner, noticed this and stepped forward, interjecting, "This sword token doesn't seem to be for freshmen; its authority isn't one-star. I've seen a similar one at my elder sister's place. Could it be a three-star sword token? Are you sure you're a freshman? Are you a special admission this year?"

Feng Yan disliked the person who had interrupted so rudely, and gave him a cold glance. "It might not be possible for others, but it's not certain for him. The flying boat is here, Li Chunfeng, let's go!"

Li Chunfeng smiled, sheathed his sword and followed.

The man, who had been expressionless, was stunned when he heard Feng Yan call out the name, "Li Chunfeng?!"

"Number one on the Qingyun Ranking!" A freshman not far away pushed up his non-existent glasses and chimed in.

"No, it's just first place in the team competition!" someone else chimed in.

"What's the difference? If he participates in the individual competition, what does it have to do with Wen Xiangzhu?"

The man opened his mouth, but found himself speechless.

The proud young man watched Li Chunfeng's departing figure and thought, "I never expected that beneath the mask was such an ordinary face."

"Very well, then I'll make you my first opponent after I, Lu Wensheng, enter Kunlun."

"By the way, Thirteen Sister is also going to enroll in Kunlun. I wonder if she's arrived yet. This time, let's just join forces with Thirteen Sister to seize the cave dwelling."

Li Chunfeng and his companions boarded a school boat and passed through the membrane of the Blessed Land Cave World before arriving at the location of Kunlun Academy.

As far as the eye can see, the clouds are white and fluffy.

Floating islands rise amidst the mountains, with many buildings constructed atop them.

However, there are also numerous buildings on the ground, and Kunlun Academy is not entirely isolated from the earth.

Amidst envious glances from Feng Yan, Li Chunfeng departed alone. Activating the sword token, a floating map appeared, and he was lifted by a purple cloud of mist, traversing through the mountains until he quickly found his cave dwelling.

Seeing the huge floating island in front of him, with its mountains and water reflecting each other, Li Chunfeng was somewhat stunned.

"This entire floating island is my cave dwelling?"

(End of this chapter)