101: The School of Life Sciences was newly established, nurturing new talents and passing on its legacy of protection, working together to address minor anomalies.

Before the morning dew had dried, on the open ground of the Shengxi Academy site, the Spirit Plant Clan had already planted shengxi vines; the vine buds were wrapped in gold and grew as soon as they touched the soil.

Nian Xue carried a small basket containing purification grass seeds: "A Qing, let's scatter the seeds next to the vines and let them be neighbors."

A Qing swept away the rubble with a flick of his tail, and Dragon Breath blew across the soil: "I'll help you loosen the soil; the seeds will definitely grow even faster than yesterday."

Little Color crouched on the edge of the basket, its crystal claw poking at the seeds; with every seed it touched, a bit of golden Qi would cling to it, as if giving a blessing.

Lin Chen and Clear Snow walked over, followed by the Seedling Cultivation Master of the Spirit Plant Clan: "We start building the schoolhouses today, using life-sustaining crystals for the walls."

Stone Spirit Clan warriors carried life-sustaining crystal bricks; the bricks glowed with a pale gold, and their patterns were like grass leaves: "Houses built with these bricks can gather Life-Breathing Qi."

Metal Clan warriors brought over Shengxi wood; the wood was streaked with golden patterns, light yet strong: "Using this wood for beams, we won't fear the wind or rain, and it can also nourish the grass."

The warriors of each clan collaborated, some building walls and others setting beams; shengxi vines climbed along the walls, seemingly helping to reinforce them.

Nian Xue ran to a finished corner and scattered a handful of purification grass seeds: "If the base of the walls is planted with grass, Life-Extinguishing Qi won't come."

Little Color jumped onto the wall, its crystal claw scratching a small circle on a brick; the circle glowed gold, and a mini shengxi vine actually grew out, making everyone laugh.

At noon, the framework of the schoolhouses was already standing; the life-sustaining crystal walls shimmered with golden light, and the Shengxi wood beams were covered in vine buds, full of vitality.

The Spirit Plant Clan Seedling Cultivation Master set up a seedling shed; the roof was covered with Shengxi leaves, and the light filtering through the leaves made the seedlings inside glow gold.

"The first batch will cultivate a hundred purification grass and fifty life-breathing flowers; they are all the 'Guardian seedlings' of the academy," the Seedling Cultivation Master said.

Nian Xue helped move the seedling pots while Little Color followed beside her, holding the edge of a pot in its mouth; occasionally, it would nuzzle a seedling with its crystal fur, and the seedling would sway as if in response.

A Qing lay outside the shed, his Dragon Breath blowing toward the roof; the dew on the leaves dripped down, watering the seedlings perfectly: "My Dragon Breath water is more effective than ordinary water."

In the afternoon, the Star Spirit Clan sent over the academy's timetable, which listed 'Shengxi Art,' 'Grass Identification Class,' and 'Disturbance Response Drill.'

Clear Snow looked at the timetable and smiled: "Nian Xue can be a little assistant teacher and teach everyone to recognize purification grass; she's the most familiar with it."

Nian Xue's eyes lit up: "Really? I'll teach everyone how to touch the leaves and distinguish the scents of Life-Breathing and Life-Extinguishing!"

Little Color nuzzled her hand as if cheering her on, the golden Qi on its crystal fur brightening a bit.

By evening, the roofs of the schoolhouses were covered with Shengxi tiles; the tiles glowed gold, reflecting the sunset on the horizon, looking warm and cozy.

Lin Chen stood before the schoolhouses, the seal on his palm glowing as he infused Life-Breathing Qi into the walls: "Life-Breathing: Solidify!" The patterns on the walls became clearer, as if resonating with heaven and earth.

Clear Snow unfolded the Ice and Snow Dao Origin Formation, which, wrapped in Life-Breathing Qi, swept across the surroundings of the schoolhouses: "Life-Extinguishing Qi won't be able to get close; it will be very safe here."

The next morning, Shengxi Academy welcomed its first batch of students—young disciples from various clans, their eyes filled with curiosity.

Nian Xue wore a new little teaching robe with a life-breathing flower pinned to her chest: "Hello everyone! I'm Nian Xue, and I'll lead you in recognizing the grasses!"

Little Color followed behind her like a little sidekick; when the students saw it, they all gathered around to touch its crystal fur, and it didn't hide.

A Qing lay in the middle of the courtyard, and the students took turns touching his dragon scales; he submissively wagged his tail, making the children laugh.

The first class was 'Grass Identification Class'; Nian Xue took the students to the seedling shed and pointed at the purification grass: "The tips of these leaves have small serrations, and they feel smooth to the touch."

She then pointed to the life-breathing flowers: "These flowers open in the morning and close at night; they have a sweet scent, which is Life-Breathing Qi."

A young student from the Spirit Plant Clan asked: "Sister Nian Xue, what does life-extinguishing grass look like?"

Nian Xue shook her head: "life-extinguishing grass is gray-black and feels prickly; we must find it and use Life-Breathing Qi to purify it."

Little Color seemed to understand; it ran to the corner of the shed and dug into the soil with its crystal claw, actually finding a newly sprouted life-extinguishing grass, which was gray-black.

Everyone exclaimed as Nian Xue crouched down, gathering Life-Breathing Qi in her palm: "Look, this is how you can purify it!" As the Qi was infused into the grass, it gradually turned green.

During the afternoon's 'Disturbance Response Drill,' Dao Source Clan warriors posed as Life-Extinguishing Shadows, and the students practiced dispersing them with Life-Breathing Qi.

Nian Xue led Little Color, teaching everyone to throw Life-Breathing Light Balls: "Like me, gather the Qi in your palm and throw it out hard!"

Little Color also helped, its crystal claw striking a 'Life-Extinguishing Shadow'; the shadow wavered and was smashed apart by the students' light balls, making the drill a great success.

In the evening, as the students headed back, they all reluctantly petted Little Color and A Qing, promising to return tomorrow.

Nian Xue saw them to the courtyard gate; Little Color held a bunch of purification grass seeds in its mouth, distributing them to each student: "Take these back to plant; they can protect your homes."

Back inside the courtyard, Lin Chen and Clear Snow were checking the Life-Breathing Formation; the formation patterns glowed golden, showing no abnormalities.

Suddenly, the alliance crystal glowed briefly, and a Star Spirit Clan warrior came to report: "There is a minor disturbance in the East Border of the Yuan Chu Realm; the Life-Breathing Qi has dropped slightly."

The seal on Lin Chen's palm glowed, and he sensed that the disturbance was very weak: "It's a small group of Life-Extinguishing Shadows; we'll take a few students there for a practical combat drill."

Nian Xue jumped up: "I want to go too! And Little Color and A Qing, we can help!"

Clear Snow nodded: "Take five students along so they can see real Life-Extinguishing Shadows and learn how to deal with them."

Everyone set off on A Qing; the students sat on the dragon's back, excitedly looking at the sea of clouds below, while Little Color curled up in Nian Xue's arms.

Upon reaching the East Border of the Yuan Chu Realm, the ground was tinged with a very faint gray; the tips of a few life-breathing grass leaves were slightly yellow, and Life-Extinguishing Shadows were hidden among the grass like mist.

"Don't be afraid, everyone; these shadows are very weak. You can disperse them with Life-Breathing Qi!" Lin Chen encouraged the students.

Nian Xue led the students to form a circle, gathering Qi in their palms: "Just like during the drill, throw the light balls together!"

The light balls were fired in unison, wrapped in Life-Breathing Qi, and smashed into the group of shadows; the shadows turned into ash and dispersed, the grass leaves gradually turned green, and the Life-Breathing Qi rose again.

A young Dragon Clan student's light ball went wide, so A Qing blew Dragon Breath to cover for him; the shadow was swept away by the Dragon Breath, and the student breathed a sigh of relief.

Little Color leaped into the grass, its crystal claw striking a shadow that had slipped through the net; the shadow dispersed as soon as it touched its golden Qi, and the Life-Extinguishing Qi among the grass was completely gone.

Lin Chen pressed his palm to the ground, infusing Life-Breathing Qi: "Life-Breathing: Restore!" The ground glowed gold, and the grass grew even more lushly, appearing stronger than before.

On the way back, the students were all very excited, saying they wanted to help again next time; Nian Xue smiled and agreed, and Little Color also nuzzled their hands.

By the time they returned to Shengxi Academy, the night was deep; the lights in the schoolhouses were on, and shengxi vines climbed along the lamp posts, as if guarding this warm light.

Nian Xue lay on A Qing's back with Little Color curled up beside her, slowly falling asleep, seemingly dreaming of planting purification grass with the students.

Lin Chen and Clear Snow stood in the center of the courtyard, looking at the lights of the schoolhouses, the seals on their palms glowing golden, echoing the light of the alliance crystal from afar.

The path of Shengxi Academy has only just begun; it will cultivate more people to protect the myriad realms, allowing the warmth of shengxi to continue for generations to come.