69: Chapter 69 Yin He's Self-Proof

The news of Li Yuan's cultivation at the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy quickly spread throughout the Yingyang Pass Military Camp.

Before this, only people like Uncle Chen knew about it.

This time, it could be said that every soldier in the army was aware.

Ruan Xingqiao had been staying in Yingyang Pass City during this period.

Her original purpose for coming here was to capture Li Yuan alive and interrogate him about the cause of Meng Guidu's death.

But lately, she had been climbing the city walls every day, standing at high vantage points to practice her martial arts.

It seemed she wanted everyone to witness her heroic bearing.

In fact, Ruan Xingqiao really did want her heroic bearing to be seen.

However, it wasn't for the commoners or ordinary soldiers of Yingyang Pass to see.

She hoped that the mysterious Ninth-Grade expert would see her.

As for the matter regarding Meng Guidu, its priority had dropped quite a bit.

She had also become somewhat discouraged recently; her daily drills had not attracted the favor of that Ninth-Grade Supreme.

That mysterious Ninth-Grade Supreme had vanished without a trace.

Previously, there was always a powerful Aura lingering around her.

During this period, she could no longer feel it at all.

Ruan Xingqiao was somewhat disappointed; the plan to make contact with this mysterious expert would likely have to be shelved for the time being.

Regarding Li Yuan's achievements at the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy, she was a bit curious.

This man was actually able to go to the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy to cultivate?

After the Yi-Class Grand Competition, Li Yuan remained idle for about twelve days.

The Academy then arranged for another Secret Realm trial.

This time, the Secret Realm was right at the doorstep of the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy; it was a rather special Secret Realm.

This Secret Realm was a bit strange; it was said to be very picky about people.

Some people would feel incredibly uncomfortable upon entering.

Not only would they gain nothing, but there was also the possibility of getting injured.

Others, however, could find improvement within it, helping them solidify their Foundation.

Over at the Yin Court, everyone received the opportunity to participate in the Secret Realm trial.

However, the Instructors still recommended that the Yin Court Disciples not go.

Including Li Yuan, everyone's Foundation was already very stable.

Never mind that this Secret Realm was picky; even if it wasn't, it wasn't suitable for Yin Court Disciples to go.

Hearing this, Li Yuan responded directly, saying that regardless of what others did, he would definitely participate.

Within this Secret Realm, the skeletal remains of a departed sage were still enshrined.

Li Yuan had come to the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy specifically for such things, so how could he give up?

Hearing that Li Yuan wanted to give it a try, these Instructors did not stop him.

They weren't Yin He; they never had any intention of slacking off to begin with.

If a Disciple wanted to go, then let them participate.

During today's teaching guidance, the Instructor mentioned Yin He's recent situation.

"Your Master Yin He has been searching all over lately for Disciples suitable for his teaching guidance.

I heard he wants to prove that your failure to become successful is entirely due to your own inability to adapt, and not his fault."

The Instructor spoke softly, relaying this news to everyone.

It was obvious he was not on Yin He's side.

He hoped even more that Yin He would fail in his endeavors so he could laugh at him.

Given Yin He's lazy and arrogant nature, it was only natural that others in the Academy disliked him.

"Li Yuan, if nothing unexpected happens, once your Master Yin He succeeds in his teaching, the first thing he'll likely do is have that Disciple challenge you.

You should prepare yourself well."

Hearing the Instructor's warning, Li Yuan nodded.

However, in his heart, he didn't care much.

Even if Yin He put his whole heart and soul into nurturing a Disciple, it would be impossible for them to catch up to him.

Never mind a Disciple he trained; even if Yin He himself stepped up, it wouldn't matter.

Against a Martial Artist with Seventh-Grade strength, Li Yuan using Sixth-Grade strength should be enough to crush him.

This method of self-proof of Yin He's was nothing more than a way to regain some face for himself.

Even if he truly taught an extremely outstanding Disciple, what would that prove?

Would it prove that he had taught well before?

Two days later, the Secret Realm trial began.

From the Yin Court, a total of three people participated, including Li Yuan.

Most Disciples still agreed with the arrangements of the other Instructors; this Secret Realm that honed Foundations and was picky about people was not suitable for them.

These Instructors weren't Yin He; since some Disciples were participating, they naturally had to follow along.

Even if no Disciples from the Yin Court were participating, they would still have to head to the Secret Realm.

It was certain they wouldn't be like Yin He, making up excuses to prevent everyone from participating in the Secret Realm trial just so he could slack off.

Li Yuan and the other two arrived at the entrance of the Secret Realm early.

Quite a few Disciples from the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy arrived even earlier than Li Yuan.

Previously, when they saw Li Yuan, the Academy Disciples would usually ignore or overlook him.

Today, many people proactively nodded toward Li Yuan.

Li Yuan didn't know them and couldn't call out their names.

He could only smile awkwardly and nod back.

Li Yuan was now ranked fifteenth among the Academy Disciples.

This rank was actually quite good.

The Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy had seven or eight hundred Disciples.

Although they entered the Academy through introductions and recommendations, it didn't mean these people were poor in quality.

After entering the Academy, most of those who couldn't achieve improvements in their cultivation would leave after half a year.

To continue cultivating at the Academy, the Family powers behind them would have to pay a large sum of cultivation resources.

Even with a large business and great wealth, they didn't want to squander it aimlessly.

After idling for half a year, those without ability basically left.

The Disciples who could continue to stay at the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy usually had some level of skill.

Among so many young and outstanding Martial Artists, being ranked fifteenth made it only normal to be recognized.

Since this Secret Realm was right next to the Academy, the assembly was arranged at the entrance of the Secret Realm.

There weren't many people participating in the Secret Realm trial.

This Secret Realm was notoriously picky; many Disciples found it difficult to endure the strange pressure within.

It was said that one needed certain traits to be able to cultivate peacefully inside.

Before entering the Secret Realm, the leading Instructor came to give a reminder once more.

If they felt any discomfort, they were to leave the Secret Realm immediately.

He also revealed the latest research regarding this Secret Realm.

The reason this Secret Realm was said to be picky was actually because it contained a certain strange substance.

Everyone's Physique was different.

The same thing might be beneficial to one person but harmful to another.

If it was difficult to persist inside, it meant this substance was harmful to oneself.

This wasn't a big deal, nor did it mean one's talent was lacking.

Among the top twenty Disciples in the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy, many were also unable to endure it.

If one couldn't gain anything from this Secret Realm, they should just give up decisively.

Having understood this, Li Yuan and the others entered the Secret Realm one after another.

Quite a few people here had been before; they knew they could cultivate inside.

The remaining Disciples were mostly still testing the waters.

Li Yuan also made a slight attempt, not entering rashly.

Being cautious in all things was something Li Yuan always felt was one of his great strengths, and he could not casually discard it.

Upon entering the Secret Realm, Li Yuan didn't feel anything too strange.

At first glance, the Secret Realm didn't seem much different from the other one.

But Li Yuan soon discovered some differences.

A certain strange mist permeated the Secret Realm...