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White Dragon University was vast.
The distance from Jiang Ye's residence to the White Dragon's Court at the center of the campus spanned dozens of kilometers.
Fortunately, Jiang Ye had already achieved his second breakthrough. Wearing his Cosmic Battle Armor, he could reach speeds approaching the speed of sound.
In just one minute,
Whoosh! Jiang Ye streaked through the air like a Flowing Light, rapidly approaching the magnificent dragon-headed structure.
Before the dragon-headed building lay a white jade plaza, where many people were waiting.
"We're here," Jiang Ye said, slowing his descent.
Soon, he landed on the white jade plaza.
"Brother Jiang Ye," a burly young man greeted him.
"Brother Tang," Jiang Ye replied, walking over.
Over the past six days, he had been sparring with Tang Wuji, and the two had grown quite familiar.
In a way,
it was precisely because of Tang Wuji's presence that Jiang Ye had progressed so rapidly.
No other sparring partner could have provided such effective training.
"Brother Tang," Jiang Ye asked curiously, "Are there always this many people here every day?"
He glanced around.
At least several dozen students were waiting on the vast plaza.
However, most were B-tier profound physique holders, with A-grade profound physiques being extremely rare.
"Of course not," Tang Wuji replied, shaking his head. "The White Dragon's Court opens every two months, so quite a few people come each time."
"If you obtain a Heaven-Tier Inheritance, you can't enter again for a year."
"But most of the students here are B Class students who haven't yet obtained a Heaven-Tier Inheritance," Tang Wuji said with a wry smile. "Including me."
Intrigued, Jiang Ye asked, "Have all the Class A students already obtained Heaven-Tier Inheritances?"
"Not exactly," Tang Wuji replied, shaking his head again. "Class A students are divided into upper, middle, and lower tiers. Most Low A-Tier students struggle to obtain a Heaven-Tier Inheritance during their first year."
"Heaven-Tier Inheritances are incredibly difficult to obtain."
"Only those who scored over 1,100 on the College Entrance Examination dare to claim they can obtain one on their first attempt," Tang Wuji said with a sigh.
Even he felt insignificant when faced with such prodigies.
"Over 1,100 on the College Entrance Examination?" Jiang Ye thought in astonishment.
That score was equivalent to reaching the late stage of the second breakthrough during the examination itself.
Truly monstrous talent.
"It seems obtaining a Heaven-Tier Inheritance is even more challenging than I imagined," Jiang Ye mused to himself.
In the plaza, A-grade profound physiques were rare but not entirely absent.
Of course, they were all Low A-Tier.
"By the way, Brother Tang," Jiang Ye asked, "according to what you said earlier, you only get a maximum of six chances per year to enter the White Dragon's Court?"
"That's right," Tang Wuji nodded.
Jiang Ye was utterly surprised.
Upper A-tier students at Penglai University received five opportunities for advanced training each year.
This number was already comparable to what students at White Dragon University received.
"Penglai University and White Dragon University have deep ties," Tang Wuji explained, as if sensing Jiang Ye's thoughts. "The founders of both institutions were once close friends."
Jiang Ye was taken aback.
"Close friends?"
"Then why is there such a vast difference in the academic standing of the two universities?" Jiang Ye asked, puzzled.
"Because Penglai University's founder sacrificed himself very early on," Tang Wuji replied. "Many of his teachings and legacies were never fully passed down."
"In fact, during their early years, Penglai University was no weaker than White Dragon University—it might even have been slightly stronger."
"It's just a pity..." Tang Wuji shook his head with a sigh.
"I see," Jiang Ye nodded.
This was the first time he had heard these hidden truths.
Suddenly, a crisp, girlish voice rang out, "You guys got here pretty quickly."
Tang Wuji turned his head. "Shi Ting?"
A refined-looking young woman approached them.
[Physique: Profound Physique (Low A-Tier)]
[Innate Talent: Dao Bone]
"Senior Sister Shi Ting," Jiang Ye greeted her with a cupped-fist salute.
At White Dragon University, it was customary to address those with greater strength as "Senior Brother" or "Senior Sister."
"Hello, Junior Brother Jiang," Shi Ting replied with a gentle smile.
"Senior Sister," Tang Wuji said with a grin, "you nearly claimed the Heaven-Tier Inheritance last time. It looks like you've got it in the bag this time."
"If you fail to secure the Heaven-Tier Inheritance this time," Shi Ting said with a faint smile, "then my plans to beat you up next semester are also guaranteed."
"Junior Brother Jiang," Shi Ting turned to Jiang Ye, "you must have been so frustrated being beaten up by this guy for the past six days, right? Claim the Heaven-Tier Inheritance, and I'll help you get your revenge right away."
"Uh..." Jiang Ye shook his head with a smile. "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Sister, but Senior Brother Tang helped me improve my strength. I don't hold any grudges against him."
"Still, I'll do my best to claim the Heaven-Tier Inheritance," Jiang Ye declared firmly.
"Alright, for your sake," Shi Ting conceded.
Shi Ting smiled brightly. "I'll go easy on him when the time comes."
Jiang Ye chuckled in amusement, then fell silent.
He saw through her act. Senior Sister Shi Ting simply wanted an excuse to beat up Tang Wuji, and dragging him into it was just a pretext.
"Senior Sister, you wouldn't go that far, would you?" Tang Wuji said helplessly. "I only owe you a hundred thousand merit points! I'll pay you back next semester."
His words trailed off abruptly.
A dangerous aura had enveloped him, poised to erupt at any moment.
Just then, a deep, resonant rumble echoed from the dragon-headed structure ahead, like the roar of an ancient beast, shaking the entire plaza.
In the next instant, a blinding pillar of light erupted from the dragon's mouth, shooting straight into the heavens.
Buzz! The light bloomed, and a vast wave of energy surged outward from the dragon's head, sweeping across the plaza like a tidal wave.
Everyone on the plaza was forced to crouch low.
Even Shi Ting, who had been about to explode, swiftly retracted her aura, her eyes fixed on the spectacle ahead with awe.
"The White Dragon's Court has opened," Jiang Ye said, his gaze fixed intently on the horizon.
Rumble!
The sky trembled as a pillar of light tore through the heavens, revealing an enormous light gate.
The gate, towering over a hundred meters tall, radiated immense waves of energy.
Through the gate, one could glimpse a mysterious and majestic royal court.
After a moment, the plaza returned to calm, but the colossal light gate remained suspended in mid-air.
"The White Dragon's Court..."
"This time, I'll definitely claim a Heaven-Tier Inheritance."
"A Heaven-Tier Inheritance? No, I'm aiming for a Mid-Tier Heaven-Rank Inheritance!" The students of White Dragon University declared, their eyes burning with determination.
In the next instant:
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Figures shot skyward, soaring toward the light gate in the heavens.
Meanwhile, on the ground:
"Brother Jiang," Tang Wuji said to Jiang Ye, his voice tight with anxiety, "please don't claim a Heaven-Tier Inheritance. If you do, Shi Ting will absolutely crush me."
Jiang Ye stared at him, speechless.
"Haha!"
"Just kidding," Tang Wuji chuckled. "Still, good luck claiming a Heaven-Rank Inheritance. You've got this!"
"You too, Senior Brother Tang," Jiang Ye nodded.
Without another word, his figure transformed into a streak of Flowing Light and shot toward the light gate.
Back on the ground, Tang Wuji turned to Shi Ting, who stood nearby. "Senior Sister," he asked curiously, "do you really think Junior Brother Jiang can obtain a Heaven-Rank Inheritance?"
"Whether he does or not," Shi Ting replied coolly, "I'm still going to beat you up next semester."
Tang Wuji fell silent and flew toward the light gate.
Shi Ting snorted softly and leaped into the air, following close behind.
"Junior Brother Jiang... a Heaven-Rank Inheritance?" Shi Ting gazed at the figure ahead, a hint of curiosity flickering in her eyes.
No student from Penglai University had ever claimed a Heaven-Rank Inheritance before.
But Jiang Ye? His progress over the past six days had been astonishing—so astonishing, in fact, that even she found it unsettling.
Such rapid advancement clearly belonged to the realm of geniuses with exceptional Dao Bone Aptitude!
"Though it seems unlikely," Shi Ting mused inwardly, "perhaps this junior brother really could secure a Heaven-Rank Inheritance."
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The three of them entered the light gate in quick succession.
(End of the Chapter)
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