Devour

Of course Cheng Bai also had to sign up and finally came to the Hunter Academy.

This is the largest university on the continent, with a lofty status and eye-catching logo. It has the most magnificent building complex in Tianquan City except for the temple. It is well-organized and well-equipped, with lecture halls, libraries, martial arts arenas, herb gardens, dormitories, VIP guesthouses, and so on.

The Hunter Academy was once sponsored by the Hunter Guild, but later gradually became independent and has been teaching in the Qiongqi Continent for many years, providing short-term and long-term training for hunters, including martial arts, survival, animal taming and other related skills.

Due to limited conditions, most hunters cannot find a master who is willing to support them. The best option is to pay to enter the Hunter Academy to learn something and add talent to the huge professional group.

The Hunter Academy is also the only registration point for the Martial Arts Hunting Conference. Now there is a ghostly little giant blocking the door, and anyone who registers must accept his challenge.

He has a bald head, a round face, a fierce look, is over two meters tall, has muscles as strong as steel and iron, and holds a huge hammer in his hand. At first glance, Cheng Bai can feel the aura of the giant mammoth king.

"Wildhammer King Tie Baohan, a hidden talent of the Hunter Academy, a hunter who just reached level 18."

"That giant kite hammer is made of black iron, weighing 840 kilograms, and is inlaid with a three-legged poisonous bird crystal core. It is also a treasure that can be counted."

"Tie Baohan is gifted with extraordinary talent, and his Shura fighting body is rare in a thousand years. He becomes more and more courageous as he fights, and he defeated several level 22 hunters who came to register for the tournament one after another, winning across levels and slapping them in the face with loud slaps."

Listening to the conversation among the onlookers, Cheng Bai asked one of the eloquent young men: "What does he want to do? Doesn't he allow others to sign up?"

The young man had a handsome face, fair skin, and a hint of pride. He smiled and said, "It's nothing more than an early competition. Tie Baohan said that even he is no match for him, so don't sign up. Hunters nowadays are picky and choose to get tasks. They are high-level but weak in strength. They are not as good as monsters of the same challenge level. It's a waste of time to sign up for the competition. It's better to be a stepping stone for him, Tie Baohan."

Cheng Bai suddenly realized, "This is a publicity stunt. It's amazing. This is all it takes to become famous for a day."

The young man was stunned and said, "What hype? Why don't you think in a logical way? Tie Baohan is so upright, he is truly a hero."

Cheng Bai responded: "Brother, I just arrived from another place and don't know much about the local customs. May I ask what your name should be?"

"I am Ruan Taoran, nicknamed the King of Chaos." Ruan Taoran raised his head and said proudly.

Why does it sound like a gigolo?

Cheng Bai immediately praised him: "I have heard of your name for a long time. Brother Ruan is very wise."

Ruan Taoran couldn't help but look smug.

As they were talking, the crowd of onlookers moved away to both sides, leaving a wide area.

A rare giant beast mount came striding over. It had a tiger head and a dragon body, four wingless legs, two curled tails, and a slender body that reached 30 meters in length. It carried its master here as if no one was around.

"It's awesome to have a Chilong beast as a mount."

Many knowledgeable hunters were amazed and the event sparked a lot of discussion.

The Chilong beast is located at the upper level of the pyramid of monsters in the Qiongqi Continent. It is a rare amphibious beast, and is very convenient to use as a mount to travel through mountains and rivers.

The young knight sitting high on its back is heroic, wearing a brocade robe, with sharp eyes, and holding a shining spear in his hand, the color of which is like frost and snow, and the cold light is intimidating.

Seeing this, Ruan Taoran hurriedly said, "Dragon Spear King Shen Ya, the heir of the Overlord Spear Technique hidden in the Tianshu Holy Temple, is little known to the public. There will be something exciting to watch today."

Cheng Bai was surprised and said, "You know a lot."

Ruan Taoran said proudly: "The know-it-all is not boasting. The guild master's words are old-fashioned, how can they compare to mine? Follow me in the future, and I guarantee you will be successful in the future."

Cheng Bai said with a sad face: "I eat a lot, and others can't afford to support me."

Ruan Taoran said absentmindedly, "Isn't it just adding a white wolf? I am the great King of Chaos Rings. I will soon be famous all over the world and make a fortune every day. What's so difficult about just a few followers and mounts?"

Here, Dragon Spear King Shen Ya rode his Chilong beast to the gate of Hunter Academy, looked down at Tie Baohan from a high position, and said in a voice as warm as jade: "I want to fight."

Although the voice was small, everyone around could hear it clearly, showing his profound skills and cultivation.

Tie Baohan was tall and strong, but he was far inferior to the Chilong beast. He looked up at it, feeling impatient, and shouted, "Come down and compete with each other."

Shen Ya said calmly: "You can use whatever tricks you want. If you can force me off my mount, I lose and I will turn around and leave."

"You are shameless. I'll show you how powerful the Giant Kite Hammer is." Tie Baohan was furious when he heard this. The man in front of him was really arrogant. Didn't he see his outstanding record?

"Watch out, the Mountain-Suppressing Hammer Technique can shake the mountains!"

Tie Baohan jumped up suddenly, swung the huge black iron hammer and smashed it on Shen Ya's head.

The hammer head was like a peeled watermelon, with eight edges. Tie Baohan had amazing arm strength, and he swung it open and closed freely, like a giant bird flying in the face, and could easily bring about a strong wind.

The Chilong beast's mount is huge and there are so many people around it, how can it hide away?

Shen Ya didn't need to hide. A huge giant figure with a dragon head and a human body appeared behind him. He swung his spear with double the power. He thrust the spear straight forward and arrived first. The spear was like a silver tornado, combining hardness and softness, and easily pushed away the giant kite hammer.

Tie Baohan could not hold back his weapon and it dropped from his hand. The huge black iron hammer, with a force that could shake mountains, smashed the stone slabs on the ground with a loud bang, creating a large pit with a radius of more than three meters.

The terrifying power frightened the surrounding onlookers, and many of them turned pale and retreated again and again.

Tie Baohan was defeated in one move, and was horrified. He fell to the ground in a cold sweat, and bowed and said, "Thank you for your mercy, I lost."

Shen Ya could have seriously injured Tie Baohan on the spot, but he only knocked down his weapon, which was more difficult. His strength was obviously several times higher, and he won too quickly.

Ruan Taoran was horrified and said, "The Dragon Spear King's domain shows the vision of an ancient overlord. He has reached the state of returning to the root. We are not able to resist him. He is so young, how did he achieve this?"

Cheng Bai thought and compared in his heart: "If I take this move, I will injure Tie Baohan faster, but I can't let him lose his weapon without any injury to resolve this move. Shen Ya's skills are better than mine, and his domain temperament is extraordinary, which will help a lot in forming strange phenomena."

Ruan Taoran, worthy of being a know-it-all, introduced Shen Ya's weapons in a low voice.

The Nether Dragon Spear is made of dragon steel, a special alloy of luxurious silver and corrupt silver. It is rumored that it needs to be tempered with dragon blood before it can become a weapon. Not long ago, a crystal core of the Queen of the Nether Spider was embedded in it, making it much better than the Giant Kite Hammer.

Cheng Bai wondered if he also wanted to get a crystal core embedded in it, as it was a popular trend among warriors and could really enhance his power.

Shen Ya said calmly: "My Dark Dragon Spear is better than your Giant Kite Hammer. The list of weapons in the world will be rearranged. If you are not convinced, we can fight again tomorrow."

After saying this, he drove the Chilong beast under his crotch and was about to stride into the gate of the Hunter Academy.

Suddenly, a skinny old man with a white beard stopped in front of the Chilong beast and shouted, "You kid, who told you to be so rude and break the stone slab at the entrance of the academy? Do you want to leave without compensation?"

The onlookers were all stunned.

Cheng Bai whispered, "Someone stood up for Tie Baohan. He was the first to attack, and his weapon broke the stone slab."

Ruan Taoran whispered, "That's Qiu Bainian, one of the three deans of the Hunter Academy. The old man loves to protect his shortcomings, so he came out to save some face. Needless to say, Tie Baohan must have been instructed by the academy to block the door."

Seeing that it was a famous senior, Shen Ya jumped off his mount and saluted, saying, "Please forgive me, senior. I will bear the cost of the repairs."

Qiu Bainian said angrily: "Until it is repaired, your Nether Dragon Spear must be detained in the academy to see its effect."

Shen Ya didn't seem to care. He handed the Nether Dragon Spear to Qiu Bainian and paid for the floor repair.

Everyone was happy about this little event, and the hunters who came later flocked in and signed up one after another, ready to participate in the martial arts hunting competition.

Cheng Bai followed Ruan Taoran to the college registration point. He felt quite fresh along the way and had a pleasant conversation with him and gradually became familiar with him.

"Ruan Taoran, the King of Chaos Rings, is the descendant of the Tianxuan Palace Master. He is good at using the Wind and Fire Rings made of seven pieces of burning iron, and has mastered the true art of falling lives."

The college gentleman in charge of registration read out the applicants' information aloud. The hunters around him, both outsiders and inside the college, all looked at him with passionate eyes, and some girls were simply admiring him.

Then comes Cheng Bai.

"Cheng Bai, the descendant of the master of Yuheng Palace, is good at using the gap knife and has created the three muffled knife techniques, which is very innovative."

When everyone heard the first half of the sentence, they nodded repeatedly, but sneered at the second half.

A hunter whispered, "He probably didn't learn from his master and just came out to make a living. Level 22, ah... it's not easy to get to this level."

A girl sneered, "That's right, Master Shi, why is he playing with the sword if he doesn't practice his famous fist properly?"

Those who spoke more pleasantly said, "Maybe he is a nominal disciple, but has not yet entered the room, so he has many talents and skills."

In fact, it was due to the prejudice of the sect. As the successor of the hall master, he must be a direct disciple, but he turned to practice swordsmanship. The saying of "successor" was a bit empty, and it was inevitable that people would question him and he could not enter the sect.

Cheng Bai had sharp ears, and when he heard it he also figured out the problem, which made him feel a little embarrassed.

As luck would have it, He Lipang also arrived riding the Black Mist Demon Leopard King. His huge mount looked very majestic and he greeted the familiar hunters around him. He had many friends and a wide network of contacts.

The academy teacher was trying to promote it, and his voice was melodious and rhythmic: "The Fierce Boxing King He Lipang, the descendant of the Jade Heng Palace Master, is good at the Hundred Battles Yansheng Fist, has mastered the Six Paths of Supreme Skill, and has received the true teachings of the Jade Heng Palace."

Everyone in the academy was praising the Fierce Boxing King like a star, as if he were a hero.

He Lipang saw Cheng Bai and waved: "Junior brother, how are you?"

A hunter nearby said, "Learn more from your senior brother."

Cheng Bai quickly said politely: "Thank you for your guidance."

At least the registration was completed successfully. Outside hunters can stay in the VIP hotel, and the hunters in the institute can stay in the accommodation yard, which has a comfortable environment and convenient communication.

There is still some time before the Martial Arts Hunting Conference begins, so it would be better for newcomers to first understand the details of the rules, accumulate experience, improve their skills, and get to know their friends.

The prizes for the conference are rare treasures in the world, such as the Evergreen Pill, the Heaven-Reinforcing Pill, the Iron-Blooded Heart-Protecting Pill, and other miraculous medicines, all of which are rare cultivation resources in the world. Jointly funded by the Hunter Guild, the three major sects, and the seven major temples, it is enough to push the new generation of Hunter King to the top and become the pride of heaven.

The rewards for this year's Hunter King victory are exceptionally outstanding. The most eye-catching one is a large piece of longevity iron ore that recently fell in the outer domain. It weighs about ten thousand kilograms and can be used to refine a considerable amount of green gold, which will surely become an unparalleled treasure.

Cheng Bai couldn't help but think of the shooting star he saw a month ago: "Could it be that one? How lucky. I hope it's not one of those diamond people."

Receiving awards from the conference and becoming a recognized talent is the highest honor on the continent. Although there are two other awards, Hunter Master and Hunter General, the rewards are much smaller. Since the winner can no longer participate in the second martial arts hunting conference, resources are precious and rare, and Hunter King is the people's choice and the expectation of the people.

"The Hunter King of Qiongqi Continent is like a high school student in the imperial examinations, with unlimited glory."

Cheng Bai suddenly understood what Shi Ziyu meant by "the peak moment". After becoming the Hunter Queen, he no longer had such abundant resources to support his further training. He was powerless and could not make any progress.

The entry conditions for the three secret realms involved in the conference each have their own restrictions.

The Sky Island where the preliminary elections were held usually floats like a cloud dozens of miles above the ground. It will land at a specific location after a month, and that is when the conference will begin.

The Behemoth Island where the battle resumed was surrounded by large tornado whirlpools, and foreign ships could not approach. After a month and a half, the sea was calm and it was time to enter.

The door of the Shengjin Tower, where the decisive battle took place, cannot be found on ordinary days. It will be opened for a period of time after two months before people can enter or exit.

After understanding the situation, Cheng Bai decided in his heart that he must become the Hunter King of this year and reach the top in the Qiongqi Continent.

Before that, the best way to improve was to go to the secret realm of Happy Valley for adventure and treasure hunting. The next day, I got up early as usual and rode Xiaobai to the Happy Valley in the southeast.

He Lipang and his companions stayed at the Academy's VIP guesthouse, and became familiar with other hunters. When they met Ruan Taoran, they asked, "Junior Brother Cheng Bai and you were very close friends, why didn't you see him today?"

Ruan Taoran said casually, "He doesn't live in the academy. He said he likes to wander around and look for treasures. He just went to Happy Valley."

He Lipang heard this and said, "I heard from Master that all the incomplete Taotie bodies in the past were eaten by monsters in the Joyful Valley. I hope Junior Brother Cheng will be alright."

The talents and qualifications of the contemporary geniuses are talked about in the academy.

He Lipang is a beast king fighting body. He can communicate with all kinds of beasts. He does not need beast taming treasures and can easily tame monsters. He is envied by many hunters.

Ruan Taoran is a rare little demon in a thousand years. Using some secret techniques will increase his power. He may not stand out among ordinary warriors, but he will shine after inheriting the corresponding secret techniques.

Shen Ya has a domineering body that is rarely seen in a thousand years. He has already shown strange visions and has tremendous power, making him the most valued person in the Hunter Academy.

Cheng Bai's incomplete gluttonous body gradually became known to the public, and coupled with his excellent cooking skills, he was nicknamed "foodie" in the Hunter Academy and did not receive much attention.

To go from Tianquan City to Happy Valley, one has to pass through the Hongmao Rain Forest. Red-faced spiders and blood-faced spiders are common everywhere, but they don't pose much of a threat to Cheng Bai. He wanders around and hunts at his leisure, and only arrives at the Panqiu Mountains the next day.

In front of us is a rare ring of mountains, with steep edges and a flat top like a table, majestic and spectacular. At first glance, there is no obvious road gap between the mountain walls, but huge cracks separate the rocks, and rivers are hidden in them, gushing out at the edge of the plateau.

There are many hidden cave passages of strange shapes, wide or narrow, distributed among the mountains, connecting the Joy Valley surrounded by mountains like a maze.

The valley is filled with lush tropical rainforests, which often produce a large amount of water vapor to form clouds, obscuring the majestic mountains and making them appear and disappear. The flat tops in the sky are always covered by hazy smoke, as if it were a lost world in a dream.