217: Chapter 217 Departure!

At this thought, Qin Yan immediately opened his panel.

[Level: third grade late stage]

[Blood Refining: Boiling Blood Realm (Blood Qi Transforming into Mist)]

[Vitality: 1265 Cal]

[spirit: 75 Hz]

[Martial Skill: Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear Blood Refining Chapter, Seventh Revolution (56%)]

[Spear Technique: Level 4 (28%)]

[Alchemy: First-Grade Alchemist (34%)]

(Second-Grade Alchemist: Unlocks at 7 Hz spirit power)

[Skill Points: points]

[Note: As long as you work hard, you will reap rewards]

Exactly one month had passed since he returned to school.

During this month, he had invested all the Skill Points he earned into the "Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear."

He had forcibly pushed its progress to more than halfway through the stunning seventh revolution!

And his total vitality had also skyrocketed to 1265 Cal along with his realm breakthrough and martial skill improvement!

His spirit also increased slightly by 1 Hz as his blood was tempered and nourished, reaching 75 Hz.

"What a pity..."

Qin Yan looked at the data on the panel and thought of the upcoming itinerary, feeling a slight regret in his heart.

"The geniuses of all races participating in the Hidden Dragon Assembly have basically arrived. Princess Anya notified us that we will gather and set off for the Eternal Song Star Realm tomorrow."

"Otherwise, my progress could have been even higher."

On April 10th, the Hidden Dragon Assembly would officially begin.

But they needed to set off early to travel to Princess Anya's territory in the Elf Clan.

This was not only to familiarize themselves with the environment and adjust their condition.

It was also to gain a preliminary understanding of the other participants under Anya's command—including the young geniuses of the Elf Clan itself.

"The Eternal Song Star Realm... Just how strong are the young geniuses there? Are they generally stronger than their peers on Blue Star? Or are there differences?"

He felt both anticipation and a hint of solemnity in his heart.

Finally, his gaze fell on the note "Blood Qi Transforming into Mist" after "Boiling Blood Realm" on the panel.

This was an external manifestation ability that naturally emerged after stepping into the third grade late stage.

With a slight thought from Qin Yan,

Wisps of pale red mist with a scorching temperature slowly seeped out from the skin of his arm.

Forming a thin layer of red mist.

This "Blood Qi Transforming into Mist" looked quite imposing.

But when Qin Yan tried to swing his long spear, the wind from the spear easily blew the blood mist away.

It did not provide any substantial bonus or hindrance to attack or defense.

"As expected, at this stage, this 'Blood Qi Transforming into Mist' is just a hallmark of entering the Boiling Blood Realm; it has no practical use."

Qin Yan shook his head and dispersed the blood mist.

"However, according to what I learned in theory class, this is the foundation for the future 'Blood Mist Transforming into Gang'."

Only by refining blood qi until it can be released externally as mist...

...can it finally be transformed into 'Blood Gang' when breaking through to the Third-Rank Peak."

"Once Blood Gang is mastered, defense and attack bonuses will be greatly improved, and my strength will take another leap forward."

...

March 22nd, early morning.

On a relatively open square outside the gates of Modu University of Martial Arts, a group of young people already stood quietly.

There weren't many people, about thirty or so, but each one had a condensed aura.

These were the elites who would represent China's younger generation, accompanying Princess Anya to the Eternal Song Star Realm to participate in the "Hidden Dragon Assembly."

Qin Yan stood in the middle-back of the line, next to Leng Feng, who was also from Modu University of Martial Arts and had chosen to participate in this assembly.

Leng Feng still had that cold, "do not approach" look.

With his arms crossed, he stared straight ahead, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him.

There were only two official members from Modu University of Martial Arts participating in the assembly this time.

Lu Youyou and Xiao Wangshu chose to opt out.

Lu Qingfeng seemed to have other arrangements.

However, three reserve members—Sun Kong, Zhao Qingyun, and Li Mu—all chose to participate.

Qin Yan's gaze swept across everyone present.

He could match most of the faces to his memories of the recent, fiercely contested National Exchange Competition.

The Hidden Dragon Assembly was by no means child's play.

The legend of a casualty rate as high as four-fifths hung over everyone's heart like the Sword of Damocles.

Those who could stand here had all thought it through carefully and were prepared to face unknown dangers and brutal slaughter.

The mediocre would only be cannon fodder if they went in;

Only true geniuses had a slim chance of survival and the qualification to compete.

Suddenly, Qin Yan's gaze paused on a figure in the front row, and his brow twitched imperceptibly.

It was a girl, standing near the front of the line, facing away from Qin Yan.

She had a graceful figure, wearing a well-tailored deep blue martial artist's outfit that outlined her elegant curves.

Her waterfall-like jet-black hair was simply tied into a high ponytail, revealing her beautifully lined swan neck and jade-white profile.

Even just her profile gave off a sense of being pure and refined; her appearance was definitely top-tier.

But what made Qin Yan sink into thought was that he was absolutely certain he had never seen this face at the Exchange Competition!

If such an outstanding appearance and temperament had appeared at the Exchange Competition, it would have been impossible for him not to have an impression.

Yet she was standing here now, clearly having obtained the qualification to participate in the Hidden Dragon Assembly.

"Which martial arts university is she from? Did she not compete during the Exchange Competition?"

"Or... is she a genius trained by those families or special institutions that didn't participate in the Exchange Competition but also possess top-tier inheritances?"

Qin Yan wondered to himself.

The girl's aura was restrained, faintly exuding a sense of mystery that was slightly different from the surrounding martial artists, which made him pay a bit more attention.

Just as Qin Yan was privately pondering, two figures appeared at the front of the line, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

On the left was the Ninth Princess of the Elf Clan, Her Highness Anya.

She today did not wear her signature simple green dress.

Instead, she had changed into moon-white hunting attire embroidered with pale gold vine patterns.

Her silver hair, like brocade woven from moonlight, was partially held up by a small star crown, revealing a face as exquisite as a work of art.

In the morning light, she seemed to emit a soft halo, serene and noble.

On the right was a middle-aged man wearing the uniform of a Modu University of Martial Arts dean, with majesty in his eyes.

This person was the dean of the First Institute of Modu University of Martial Arts, Su Zhiming!

A powerhouse of unfathomable strength, a Great Grandmaster-level expert who held extremely high prestige in Modu University of Martial Arts and even the Chinese martial arts world.

His personal escort showed how much importance the school and even the high-level officials of China placed on this "Hidden Dragon Assembly."

"Your Highness, the Classmates have all arrived; we can set off."

Dean Su Zhiming spoke.

Anya nodded slightly, her emerald eyes calmly sweeping over the young and sharp faces below without saying much.

She simply said indifferently, "Depart."

There was no impassioned mobilization, no long-winded exhortations.

Two simple words, yet they seemed to ring the bell for the expedition.

The group boarded the train that had been waiting nearby in an orderly fashion.

Qin Yan chose a seat towards the back, and Leng Feng sat next to him without a word.