Chapter 290 The Holy Son's Tour Causes a Sensation! A First Visit to the Mission Hall Reveals Its Prowess!

A plan formed in his mind.

Jiang Yun temporarily suppressed the urge to act immediately.

He recalled the general map of Sky Dome Academy he had obtained.

The locations of several key buildings surfaced clearly in his mind.

The Myriad Phenomena Treasury and the Mission Hall, where various academy missions are posted and turned in, happened to be located in the same Core Area, not far apart. This saved quite a bit of trouble.

“But how are these missions posted? What are the specific ways to obtain contribution points? Besides completing missions, are there other methods? All of this needs to be understood in detail.”

Jiang Yun pondered to himself.

He was not yet familiar with the workings of the academy's contribution point system; acting rashly might lead to half the result with twice the effort.

“It's late today, I'll rest for now.”

He made a decision.

“Tomorrow morning, I'll go to the Mission Hall to scout out the situation before making further plans.”

Besides contribution points.

He still had several important matters on hand that needed urgent attention.

First.

There was the true dragon bone he had obtained from the black market auction, which was sealed by layers of complex Formation runes.

This item was related to the rumored True Dragon Ruins.

It faintly pointed toward the Dragon Clan, which had long since vanished into the river of history.

For Little Fire, who possessed a Pseudo-Dragon Bloodline and was evolving toward a Flood Dragon or even higher levels.

This true dragon bone was very likely a heaven-sent Opportunity. It might contain True Dragon essence blood, Legacy fragments, or even more fundamental Dragon mysteries.

Now that he was at Sky Dome Academy.

The academy housed the Formation Institute and the Rune Institute, which specialized in the Dao of Formations and rune beast taming.

Perhaps.

He could find an Opportunity.

By way of consultation or trade.

Ask these two deans to act, or at least provide some ideas to break the sealing Formation on the true dragon bone.

Second.

Regarding the promise to the Liu Family.

Back at the Appraisers Guild.

He had taken the form of Grand Master Dong Xuan and agreed to appraise a secret treasure for the Liu Family. The Liu Family had promised to give him three treasures as a reward.

As one of the top Hidden Family clans in the provincial capital.

The collection in the Liu Family treasury must be extraordinary.

These three treasures would likely be of great help to him or his beasts.

Third.

And also a heavyweight matter.

Was his appointment at the Sky Dome Academy Appraisal Institute using his shocking identity as Grand Tutor Dongxuan.

Once this matter was made public.

It would surely cause a massive uproar.

Becoming the Dean of the Appraisal Institute.

Not only meant an astonishing salary of a million spirit crystals, but it also represented holding real power within the academy, possessing an extremely convenient and high-end platform for resource acquisition and exchange.

The hidden benefits brought by this identity.

Would surely far exceed those of a current Heavenly Saint Student.

“The three treasures from the Liu Family, the million spirit crystals and authority of the Appraisal Institute Dean...”

Light flickered in Jiang Yun's eyes.

“These are all tangible resources that can greatly accelerate my growth. I must find a suitable Opportunity to claim them one by one.”

“Forget it, there's no use overthinking... everything will be planned after I scout out the situation at the Mission Hall tomorrow.”

He focused his mind, thinking no more, and sat cross-legged on the somewhat hard bed to begin nourishing his Sea of Divine Sense. A wisp of Divine Sense sank into his Beast Taming Space, checking on the status of Little Fire and Little Skylark... The next morning, as the sky grew slightly bright.

Jiang Yun woke from his meditation.

Full of spirit, a divine light was contained within his eyes.

He stood up, tidied himself slightly, and his Brick Stone Rank Divine Sense spread out like invisible ripples, silently covering the direction of the main courtyard.

Inside the main courtyard.

The door to Fox Immortal's bedroom remained tightly shut. A deep, reserved Aura carrying the profound fluctuations of the Five Elements rotation faintly emanated from within. Clearly, she was in seclusion, digesting and stabilizing the changes and power brought by that five-colored origin divine seed.

Jiang Yun did not disturb her.

Withdrawing his Divine Sense, he walked straight out of the side courtyard.

Just as he reached the corridor connecting the various courtyards.

He once again encountered that female steward from yesterday, He Qian.

He Qian was directing two young servants to prune the spiritual plants in the courtyard. Seeing Jiang Yun, she immediately jogged over to greet him, her face piled with a smile even more attentive than yesterday's, carrying a subtle hint of inquiry.

“Lord Sacred Student, you're up so early! I was just thinking of going to pay my respects to you in a moment.”

He Qian bowed.

“No need for such formalities.”

Jiang Yun waved his hand.

“I'm going out to handle some matters today. As for the courtyard...”

He paused.

His gaze glanced toward the main building.

His tone was flat but carried a hint of imperceptible helplessness and emphasis.

“Make sure you watch it well, especially... the courtyard where my fiancée is. Without permission, absolutely no one is allowed to approach or disturb her, understand?”

Upon hearing this, He Qian.

A look of 'just as I thought' flashed through her eyes.

Her smile became even more enthusiastic as she nodded repeatedly.

“Understood! Understood! Rest assured, Sacred Student, I will guard the courtyard like an iron barrel! I won't let any idle people get within half a step of the Young Miss's courtyard, ensuring she can quietly... uh, rest!”

She almost blurted out 'Life Qi'.

She quickly changed her words.

Jiang Yun looked at her 'I understand'.

That 'I understand everything' expression.

The corner of his mouth twitched imperceptibly.

He wondered if this woman had misunderstood something.

But he didn't bother to explain.

Nodding, he walked straight out of the Holy Son Courtyard.

He Qian stood there watching Jiang Yun's departing back.

She couldn't help but look back at the quiet main building.

She whispered to a familiar servant matron nearby.

“Did you see? The Sacred Student specifically instructed not to disturb the Young Miss and left early in the morning... I'd say they definitely didn't reach an agreement last night. He's going out to clear his head, or find a way to make the Young Miss happy! Sigh, no matter how powerful a Prodigy is, it's hard to pass the trial of a beautiful woman...”

Jiang Yun naturally couldn't hear this gossip.

He had already walked out of the Holy Son Courtyard's range.

Following the winding mountain path.

He headed down Heaven Pillar Peak.

Just as he reached a relatively open platform halfway down the mountain, which connected to the main roads leading to various parts of the academy, the number of passing students gradually increased.

Suddenly.

A student who was walking with his head down accidentally looked up. His gaze swept across Jiang Yun's face. He froze for a moment, then his eyes widened violently. An expression of excitement and disbelief instantly rushed onto his face as he cried out in shock.

“Quick... look! It's... it's Jiang Yun! It's the Heavenly Saint Student! It's Jiang Yun! Holy crap! In the flesh! I actually saw him in the flesh!”

This cry of shock.

Was like a stone thrown into a calm pond.

Instantly breaking the morning silence.

The surrounding students, who were originally in a hurry, all stopped in their tracks.

Their gazes were like searchlights.

Shua!!!

Every single one of them focused on Jiang Yun.

“Where? Where is the Heavenly Saint Student?”

“It really is him! My god! I didn't squeeze into the Colosseum yesterday, I only heard the noise from outside. Today I finally see him in person!”

“Hiss... so young! Such a strong Aura! Although I can't feel any specific Realm pressure, he just gives off an unfathomable feeling!”

“Greetings, Sacred Student!”

“Good morning, Sacred Student!”

Cries of shock, discussions, and greetings suddenly rang out in a chorus.

The crowd was like metal drawn to a magnet.

They involuntarily gathered toward Jiang Yun's direction, but kept a certain distance. Their eyes were full of excitement, curiosity, admiration, and deep awe.

Many freshmen and ordinary Inner Court students who hadn't personally witnessed the battle at the Colosseum yesterday were now flushed with excitement.

“He's that Legendary Heavenly Saint Student? The Jiang Yun who defeated someone at the eighth rank while at Gold Rank Four, and defeated tenth on the earth ranking Feng Qianyuan in seconds?”

“That's right! It's him! Even if you can't see his overbearing beast, just looking at the man himself, his temperament is extraordinary!”

“Too strong! Gold Rank Four defeating the eighth rank! I wouldn't even dare to imagine it! How on earth does he Cultivate? And what is the Origin of that beast?”

“Quick, pay your respects! The Sacred Student's status is equal to the Inner Court Dean. We must be respectful when we see him!”

“Greetings, Lord Sacred Student!”

Greetings rose and fell one after another.

Many students even imitated the etiquette they had seen.

Respectfully cupping their fists and bowing.

Some bolder girls.

Secretly used recording crystals to capture Jiang Yun's figure.

Their eyes sparkled with brilliance.

Jiang Yun looked at this sudden scene of being surrounded.

He felt slightly surprised in his heart.

But his face remained calm.

He nodded slightly.

He cupped his fists toward the surroundings.

His voice was clear and peaceful.

“Good morning, fellow students. No need for such formalities.”

He didn't put on any superior airs, nor did he show any impatience. He simply responded with a customary, equal, and slightly detached politeness.

However.

It was precisely this calmness and politeness.

That instead stirred even greater waves in everyone's hearts!

“My god! The Sacred Student actually responded to us! He even told us there's no need for formalities!”

“Did you see? He just nodded to me! He's so amiable!”

“He's completely different from those other prodigies whose eyes are on top of their heads! Those guys, let alone responding, they think looking at us soils their eyes!”

“Yeah, yeah! Those in the top ten of the earth ranking, which one of them doesn't have their nostrils pointing to the sky? They walk like the wind, and their gazes could kill! How can they be as approachable as the Sacred Student!”

“This is the true demeanor of a Prodigy! Powerful yet not arrogant, with a noble status yet not overbearing!”

“He truly deserves to be our Sky Dome Academy's Sacred Student! Not just the academy's Sacred Student, it feels like he's also the Sacred Student for us ordinary students!”

“From now on, the Sacred Student is my idol! He's strong, handsome, and has a good temper!”

Praise surged like a tide.

The sincerity and excitement contained within.

Made even Jiang Yun feel a bit embarrassed.

He even felt like curling his toes.

His intention was merely not to lose his image.

He hadn't expected it to cause such a warm response.

It seemed... the effect of establishing his prestige yesterday.

Was even better than imagined... and also a bit of a hassle... Jiang Yun thought to himself.

His pace couldn't help but quicken a bit.

He walked toward a less crowded direction.

Only wanting to leave this spotlight as quickly as possible.

“Take care, Sacred Student!”

“Sacred Student, good luck in the Molten Cavern slot competition! We support you!”

“You must win a slot!”

Behind him came the students' enthusiastic farewells and cheers. Jiang Yun waved his hand without looking back, and his figure soon disappeared into a tree-lined avenue leading to the academy's Core Area.

Only after he had gone far.

Did the gathered students gradually disperse, still wanting more. But the discussions about the Sacred Student being approachable, having no airs, and possessing the true demeanor of a Prodigy.

Quickly spread among the lower-level students.

Adding a layer of charismatic, people-friendly halo.

To his already dazzling reputation.

Jiang Yun, however, was indifferent to this.

Following the guidance of the map in his mind.

Jiang Yun crossed several main roads.

He went over several huge rainbow bridges connecting the peaks.

Finally, he arrived at one of the academy's Core Areas.

Ahead.

An extremely wide plaza came into view.

The plaza was paved with a certain kind of cyan giant stone.

It was flat and smooth, enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people.

At the edge of the plaza.

Stood several buildings of different styles, but all were magnificent.

And among them, the most prominent.

And the one with the densest flow of people.

Was precisely Jiang Yun's destination.

The Mission Hall!

The overall shape of the Mission Hall.

Was not that of a traditional pavilion or palace, but rather like an inverted giant tripod, or perhaps a massive, angular bronze fortress!

The hall stood over a hundred zhang tall, its entire body a deep dark bronze color. The surface was not smooth, but carved with countless fine and complex silver rune lines.

These runes were not static, but were slowly flowing, flickering, as if the hall itself was a giant living Formation, breathing in Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, emitting a heavy, ancient, and powerful Aura.

The entrance to the hall was extremely wide.

Consisting of three giant archways about ten zhang high and five zhang wide.

Above the archways, there were no extra decorations, only three dark gold characters written with vigorous strokes, as if containing some kind of will, shining brightly against the backdrop of the flowing runes.

Mission Hall!

Each character was as large as a house.

Emanating an invisible majesty.

Making one feel solemn upon seeing them.

At this moment.

These three giant archways were like the mouths of a giant beast, with students constantly flowing in and out.

Those entering were mostly in a hurry, their gazes determined, either pondering alone or discussing in low voices in groups of three or five.

Those exiting had various expressions; some had joyful faces, seemingly having accepted a satisfactory mission.

Some had furrowed brows, seemingly weighing the difficulty against the reward.

Others were dejected, clearly failing to find a suitable target.

The crowd was like a woven tapestry. The noise, discussions, and even occasional arguments over a popular mission faintly drifted from inside the hall, intertwining with the activity in other areas of the plaza outside, forming a vivid picture full of vitality and competition.

Standing before this Mission Hall, which was like a bronze giant beast crouching on the ground, Jiang Yun could clearly feel a face-to-face surge of youthful vigor, ambition, and omnipresent competitive pressure belonging to the young Beast Tamers.

Perhaps because everyone was busy.

No one noticed the arrival of this Heavenly Saint Student.

Jiang Yun looked up.

Gazing at those three vigorous characters of the Mission Hall, a flash of sharpness and expectation crossed his eyes.

“This is the place.”

He stopped no longer, stepped forward, and with the flow of people, walked calmly toward the tallest archway in the middle.