Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 413 Extreme Cold

He slowly closed his eyes, immersing himself completely in the moment.

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The news that Han Yi had broken through to the fourth level of true skill quickly spread throughout the entire Nine-Bend Academy.

In fact, many people had already anticipated this day would come after he mastered the third level of his true skill half a year ago.

I just didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

Early in the morning, many disciples of Jiuqu Academy arrived at the lecture square.

This is a small tradition of Jiuqu Academy: when a disciple reaches the fourth level of true skill within three years, Zhong Yunxiu will gather the disciples to hold a small celebration ceremony.

Han Yi stood on the high platform, dressed in black, tall and with a calm expression, seemingly lost in thought.

Zhong Han stood beside him, smiling as she looked at the crowd below the stage.

Once everyone had arrived, Zhong Yunxiu slowly rose to her feet. She cleared her throat and looked at the disciples below: "I have gathered you all here today because my Nine-Bend Academy has gained another fourth-level True Martial Master..."

She paused, then looked at Han Yi with satisfaction: "Xiao Yi, you have been a disciple for two years and recently broke through to the fourth level of True Skill. From now on, all disciples should learn from Xiao Yi, avoid extravagance and impetuosity, work diligently and break through to the next level within the time limit."

Although the disciples already knew about this matter, now that it had been confirmed, they couldn't help but turn their gazes to Han Yi, who remained calm.

There was praise, surprise, admiration, and of course, jealousy...

The transition from the third to the fourth level is a process of accumulating strength and then breaking through by choosing the right resources and catalysts.

Although it sounds simple, only a handful of the twenty disciples of the Nine-Bend Academy possess such strength.

After Shen Qiuling and Guo An left, the only disciples in Jiuqu Academy with a true skill level of four or above are Zhong Han, Xiao Zhong, Zhan Xiuying, and Han Yi, who just broke through.

Besides these people, there were also two disciples at the third level of true skill.

Sun Zheng was only at the entry level of the third level, and there was still a long way to go before he reached the mastery of the third level. At this moment, he looked at Han Yi with admiration.

He and Han Yi already had a good relationship, and he was naturally happy to see his friend make a breakthrough.

The other person was Fang Chengqi.

He was filled with suppressed emotions, his face was pale, and he remained silent. Six months ago, he was ambushed and severely injured, and the damage had not yet healed. He was still unwell and had not yet fully recovered.

'So what if he has the fourth level of true skill? He was just lucky. After Meng Ren defeated several people in a row, he was short of strength and energy, which allowed him to take advantage of the situation.'

The same thing happened with Lin Zhenwei, the Mad Lion, last time. I think Han Yi is just a petty person who only knows how to bully the weak. The fourth level of true skill is probably his limit; he only broke through by luck. Does he really think he's someone important?!

He was displeased. If it weren't for the fact that he had been ambushed and seriously injured, he would have been the one receiving the treatment that a true genius like himself should have enjoyed.

He looked up and saw that everyone's eyes were focused on Han Yi, even Zhong Han's beautiful eyes were fixed on Han Yi without blinking.

Looking at Han Yi beside him, who was expressionless and putting on airs, Fang Chengqi felt a surge of nameless anger rising within him.

"Pretending, what a pretentious act! Before, I saw this person running around making money every day, bowing and scraping, but now look at him, putting on such a show! Zhong Yunxiu is getting senile, just a country bumpkin who's lost his martial arts skills, a guy from a small place, sooner or later he'll be exposed for who he really is."

But it's alright. I've already informed the family elders, and the First Elder has promised to heal my injuries and restore my foundation. I'll expose this man's hypocritical facade sooner or later.

He couldn't explain his feelings. It was like a servant who used to beat and scold him all the time had suddenly become his master. The discomfort he felt was indescribable.

"Alright, Xiao Yi, you've reached the fourth level of True Skill in just two years. Have you thought about your future path?" Zhong Yunxiu looked at Han Yi with a smile.

The Nine-Bend Academy stipulates that a disciple must reach the fourth level within three years to meet the required standards and graduate. "Please enlighten me, Master," Han Yi said, bowing respectfully.

"It's actually very simple. It's just a matter of leaving or staying," Zhong Yunxiu explained. "At the fourth level of True Skill, you already meet the requirements for graduation."

Leaving naturally means voluntarily leaving the Nine-Bend Academy to seek better opportunities. Of course, as a disciple of Jingtian Manor, even if one leaves and travels the martial world, one cannot do anything that would dishonor the sect's reputation, betray the sect's rules, or reveal true martial arts secrets.

Han Yi nodded, indicating that he understood.

"If you don't want to leave, you can stay at Jingtian Manor. If you stay, we will secure a position for you, and from then on, you will be a true member of Jingtian Manor."

Of course, if you choose to stay, although your status as a disciple will change, the assessment of breaking through to the fourth level in three years, breaking through to the sixth level in five years, and achieving mastery of true skills in nine years will still exist.

Furthermore, if you choose to stay, you must arrive promptly if the sect issues a summons for an important matter and await orders. Zhong Yunxiu explained in detail, clearly outlining the various advantages and disadvantages even though she hoped Han Yi would choose to stay.

Han Yi pondered for a moment and then asked, "May I ask, Master, if I choose to stay, what positions are available?"

Although the Nine-Bend Academy has a strict elimination mechanism for inner disciples, requiring them to reach the fourth level of true skill within three years, conversely, as long as they reach the fourth level within three years and meet the standard, there will be other options.

That is, to either graduate normally and leave Jiuqu Academy, or to continue staying in the academy.

He already knew about this.

He had already considered whether to leave or stay.

“If you stay, there are actually many positions to choose from, but in essence, they can be divided into two main categories,” Zhong Yunxiu explained patiently.

"My Jingtian Manor has seven courtyards. We not only have many businesses in Huayang City, but also a considerable amount of land in the wilderness that requires manpower to maintain. Therefore, according to the classification of the manor lord Zhao Ziyang, we can be divided into two categories: external affairs and internal affairs."

Externally, it simply means dealing with the conflicts outside Jingtian Manor.

This group, known as the Inspectors, has their own established businesses to oversee. Their daily duties include suppressing criminals, pursuing criminals, providing protection, patrolling, maintaining order in their respective areas, and ensuring the stability of trade routes, all according to the orders of the clan.

Is there any question here?

Han Yi shook his head, indicating that he understood.

This external inspector sounds like the same job that Senior Sister Shen Qiuling used to do.

This is also the reason why she was injured by a vicious person in an accident, which damaged her foundation and forced her to leave Jiuquyuan.