43: Have a holiday

A month's time passed in a flash.

At Kunlun Cultivation Academy, these two hundred new students, carefully selected from the Mortal World, had undergone a complete transformation.

Under the Hell-mode of "involutionary" Cultivation, everyone's cultivation base had advanced by leaps and bounds.

The most terrifying were undoubtedly Sword Cultivator Lin Xiao and Spell Cultivator Zhang Qiqi.

These two monsters had both reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, just a hair's breadth away from the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Director's Office.

Li Heng looked at the updated data on the System panel, but his brow remained furrowed.

He had recently discovered a problem.

Data monitored through the Academy's network showed that the frequency and duration of students' calls with their families were increasing sharply.

The content of the calls was largely the same.

"What school are you attending? Why can't I find it on the education network?"

"Were you scammed? Come home quickly! I found you a job!"

"Son, don't scare me. What Immortal Cultivation? Did you join a pyramid scheme?!"

These doubts and worries spread among parents like a virus.

Li Heng wasn't worried that these Mortals could find Kunlun Mountain.

He was worried that, if this continued, the Academy's reputation would be completely ruined, and it might even be regarded by the authorities as a large-scale illegal fraud organization.

"Mortal affairs are an unavoidable hurdle after all."

Li Heng tapped on the table, making a decision.

Prevention is better than cure.

It was time to let them go home and resolve these troubles themselves.

He took out his phone and opened the new student group chat.

[Li Heng - Director]: All members.

The group instantly fell silent.

[Li Heng - Director]: It has been one month since enrollment, and everyone has made rapid progress. I am deeply gratified. To reward everyone, after my consideration, the Academy will have a seven-day holiday.

The message was sent.

The group was dead silent for three seconds.

[Liu Lian - Sword Cultivator]: ??? Am I seeing this right? A holiday? Is it real or fake?

[Han Li - Talisman]: Holy cow! Holy cow! Holy cow! A holiday! I can finally go down the mountain! Director, I love you! [Fierce Tiger Descending Mountain.jpg]

[Li Qingyuan - Spell Cultivator]: Wuwuwu, I can finally rest. I feel like my hair is almost falling out! Thank you, Director!

[Wang Qiang - Sword Cultivator]: @Liu Lian Trash, you can't even last a month? But... a holiday is indeed awesome! Hahahaha!

The entire group went completely crazy.

Everyone was extremely happy.

Although they had absolute passion for Cultivation, this month of Cultivation had been truly arduous.

Every day was either spent Cultivating or on the way to Cultivate; both their minds and bodies were stretched to their limits.

Now, suddenly having a seven-day holiday was like a timely rain from heaven.

Looking at the cheering emojis in the group, a smile appeared on Li Heng's face.

Young people still need a balance of work and rest.

He waited for the group's excitement to subside slightly before sending the second message.

[Li Heng - Director]: During the holiday, there are a few requirements.

[Li Heng - Director]: First, you must not expose your identity as an Cultivator in public, nor should you casually use Spells, to avoid unnecessary panic.

[Li Heng - Director]: Second, if you encounter demons or monsters causing trouble in the Mortal World and endangering Mortals, you should use what you have learned to protect the human world. Slaying demons and monsters is also a form of Cultivation.

As soon as these words were spoken.

The previously silly atmosphere in the group instantly changed.

[Lin Xiao - Sword Cultivator]: I respectfully obey the Director's decree! If I encounter demons or monsters, this Disciple will surely slay them with the sword in my hand!

[Xie Wangsheng - Formation]: Understood.

[Lu Miaomiao - Body Refining]: Received! I've long wanted to test how hard my fists truly are!

[Han Li - Talisman]: Holy cow! Slaying demons and monsters! Is it that exciting? Brothers, I feel like I've already smelled the scent of big news! I'll just go live stream then! "The Streamer Takes You into Science: The First Scene of Physical Exorcism of Demons"!

[Liu Lian - Sword Cultivator]: @Han Li Give it a rest, live streaming? The Director just said to keep a low profile!

[Li Heng - Director]: @Han Li If you dare to live stream, you'll be directly confined upon your return, and your academic credits will be reset to zero.

[Han Li - Talisman]: [A kneeling slide.gif] Director, I was wrong! I was just joking! I promise to keep a low profile!

The group was once again flooded with passionate remarks.

Two hundred hot-blooded young people, having just gained access to extraordinary power, were at their most eager to prove themselves.

The eight characters "Slaying demons and monsters, protecting the human world" completely ignited them.

Li Heng put away his phone with satisfaction.

His goal was achieved... The holiday announcement was issued, and the entire Academy came alive.

Boys' Dorm 404.

"Haha! I can finally go home! I'm going to have a big meal first, then go to the internet cafe and game for three days and three nights straight!"

Liu Lian excitedly shouted while stuffing a few changes of clothes into his backpack.

"Look at your ambition."

Han Li gave him a disdainful look, then leaned in mysteriously.

"Brothers, I'm telling you, when I go back this time, I'm going to do something big!"

"Oh?" Liu Lian became interested. "How so?"

"I'm planning to go to Gusu University Town. Didn't they say there were monsters eating people there before? Although the trending topic was suppressed, there must be clues! By then..."

"By then, you'll live stream, and then the Director will catch you and confine you?" In the corner, Xie Wangsheng, without lifting his head from his book, coldly added a jab.

Han Li's expression instantly froze.

Fang Yuan, who had been silently packing, couldn't help but chuckle.

He looked at the brand new admission letter in his backpack, feeling a mix of apprehension and anticipation.

This time when he went home, his parents shouldn't say he was useless anymore, right?

...Girls' Dorm.

The atmosphere was equally lively.

"Qiqi, what are you going to do when you go home?"

"My dad said he wants to take me on a world tour, but I'm not going. I want to play games at home."

Zhang Qiqi lay on her bed, swinging her two fair legs, a look of indifference on her face.

Li Qingyuan next to her listened with envy.

She was still worrying about how to face her father, who had cut off her living expenses, when she returned home this time.

"Qing Yuan, don't worry," Zhang Qiqi sat up and patted her shoulder. "If Uncle still scolds you, just use that little Spell I taught you to make him have diarrhea for three days. See if he's still so fierce!"

"Pfft."

Li Qingyuan was amused by her, and the knot in her heart also loosened a lot.

Yes, she was no longer the ordinary girl who could only cry before.

She was an Cultivator... Early morning.

On the white jade plaza at the peak of Jade Void Peak, Kunlun Mountain.

Two hundred students had assembled.

They wore the Academy's uniform, but each person's demeanor was completely different from a month ago.

Confident, powerful, with eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future.

Li Heng's figure appeared on the steps.

He had no unnecessary words.

"Go."

"Remember your identity, and don't forget your responsibilities."

As his voice fell.

Buzz—

Two hundred Flying Swords broke through the air, accurately hovering in front of each student.

The students skillfully stepped onto their Flying Swords.

The next moment, two hundred streaks of Sword Light shot into the sky, converging into a torrent in the air, passing through the sea of clouds, and heading towards the rolling Mortal World outside the mountain.

A storm, triggered by the return of Cultivators, was about to sweep across the entire Mortal World.