330: inner and outer courtyard

Xu Yuan naturally saw the old man with the cane's thoughts and cupped his fists, saying, "Elder Mu, please tell this Junior about the matters within the Dao Academy!"

The old man with the cane before him was an Elder of the Inner Court. Although he was in the middle tier among the Inner Court Elders, he surely understood the Dao Academy. Xu Yuan, being new to this place, Just right to inquire about the situation.

Zi Yanhuan and the others did not need the baptism. Hearing Xu Yuan's confusion, they could have answered him, but Elder Mu had already spoken first, so they naturally wouldn't rush to answer.

"Haha! Of course!" Elder Mu stroked his beard and smiled, "I imagine Yanhuan has already told you about the Disciples of the Dao Academy, so I will tell you about the division of the Inner and Outer Courts of this Dao Academy!"

"Our Cangwu Dao Academy's barrier occupies a hundred million li of territory. This entire region is called the Cangwu Mountain Range. Beneath this Cangwu, there is a Medium Grade Dao Vein. It is because of this that our Cangwu Dao Academy has been able to prosper without decline."

Xu Yuan was a little surprised. A Dao Vein was a mineral vein that could produce dao crystals, which were essential for an Immortal Dao Lord's daily Cultivation. To put it bluntly, as long as it wasn't overexploited and was properly maintained, a Dao Vein was enough to sustain the long-term Cultivation of a Supreme Power.

Dao Veins are divided into four Ranks: Lower, Medium, Upper, and Supreme Grade. A Medium Grade Dao Vein's production of Medium Grade dao crystals is enough to sustain an Immortal Dao Lord's Cultivation in the Middle Stage.

He never expected that Cangwu Dao Academy actually possessed a Medium Grade Dao Vein and could firmly control it, which showed the profound strength of the Dao Academy.

"First, let's talk about the Outer Court. The Outer Court has thirty-six peaks, six of which are the Outer Court Elder Peak, Teaching Peak, Artifact Refining Peak, Alchemy Peak, Mission Peak, and Myriad Treasure Peak. These six peaks belong to the core institutions of the Outer Court. There are also ten peaks for the Outer Court Academies. Incoming students can enter these ten Academies for study based on their own learning!"

"The remaining twenty peaks are the daily living quarters for Outer Court students and deacons. Among them, Azure Sky Peak's Chaotic Spiritual Energy is no less than the Outer Court Elder Peak, and only the top three hundred Outer Court students can reside there!"

At this point, Elder Mu glanced at Xu Ji and the others. In his opinion, although the Xu Family members' current cultivation was low, they would definitely be Azure Sky Peak students in the future. After all, with Xu Yuan present and the support of the Xu Family behind them, it wouldn't be surprising even if they entered the Inner Court.

Xu Yuan silently noted it down. Barring any surprises, Xu Ji and the others should temporarily be unable to enter the Inner Court, but this Outer Court could serve as a transition. After all, the instructors in the Outer Court were all at the Emperor Realm, and they must have their unique qualities.

Once he had a firm footing in the Inner Court, he would then find a way to get them into the Inner Court for Cultivation.

Elder Mu continued, "The Inner Court is divided into four Academies: Dao Academy, Heaven Academy, Earth Academy, and Human Academy. Each Academy is set up according to the Rank of students, and each Academy encompasses the study of swordsmanship, bladesmanship, and various Great Daos, as well as professional Cultivation courses such as Alchemy, Artifact Refining, formations, and talismans!"

"However, among our Cangwu Academy's main studies, we are most proficient in teaching the Dao of bladesmanship, Body Refining, Five Elements, wind, and lightning. Professional Cultivation is renowned for formations and talismans. Of course, other areas are not weak, just slightly weaker compared to other Dao Sects!"

"Young Master Xu is skilled in the Dao of the Sword. The strongest Sword Cultivator in our Cangwu Academy is the Sword Tower Elder, a Supreme expert in the Middle Stage of the Dao Lord Realm. His Supreme-Grade Sword Dao has already reached the Minor Achievement stage."

"If Young Master Xu has any questions regarding the Dao of the Sword, he can challenge the Sword Tower. If he passes the first ten floors, he can seek guidance from the Sword Tower Elder."

At this point, Elder Mu consciously glanced at Yue Yu. His instinct told him that this person was absolutely extraordinary. He was Xu Yuan's Dao Protector. Although the Dao Academy did not allow Dao Protectors to enter, this person, even outside the Dao Academy, was a formidable existence that should not be underestimated.

Xu Yuan nodded upon hearing this. Although he possessed an Immortal Dao Lord's Legacy, the Lord Guyue was not a Sword Cultivator, and while the Sword Tower Elder's Cultivation was only at the Middle Stage of the Dao Lord Realm, his Supreme-Grade Sword Dao at the Minor Achievement stage was sufficient to teach him.

Elder Mu said with a serious expression, "Young Master Xu, there is one more thing. Contribution points are very important in the Dao Academy. Energy stones are not used in the Dao Academy, so to exchange for anything or to Cultivate in any Cultivation place in the Dao Academy, you need contribution points."

"According to different Ranks, contribution points are also divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human Grades. The progression between each Grade is ten thousand. For example, ten thousand Human-Grade contribution points are equivalent to one Earth-Grade contribution point."

"For Heaven, Earth, and Human-Grade contribution points, Human-Grade contribution points correspond to items for the Emperor Realm and below, Earth-Grade contribution points correspond to items for Kings, and Heaven-Grade contribution points correspond to items for Supremes. Unless there is an urgent need for closed-door Cultivation, every student must complete corresponding missions each year. If they fail to complete them, they will be penalized with corresponding contribution points."

"Therefore, Young Master Xu needs to remember this point!"

"Brother Xu, you must remember this point. These missions are no joke. There were students in our class who, because they didn't do their missions, are still repaying contribution points to this day!"

Zi Yanhuan quickly added from the side.

"Thank you, Elder Mu and Brother Zi, for informing me!"

Xu Yuan thanked them.

Afterward, Elder Mu continued to recount some other matters of the Dao Academy.

As time passed, those Martial Artists from the Lower Realm also awakened.

"What a blessed land! Is this Cangwu Academy?"

Dean Yang couldn't help but exclaim. Cultivating in seclusion for hundreds of epochs in the Lower Realm was not as strong as a single baptism here. Now, he had officially stepped into the Peerless Great Emperor Rank.

The other prodigies also expressed their emotions. Their Cultivation had greatly improved, with some even breaking through several realms. Those who originally had no hope for the recruitment ceremony now had great confidence.

However, Zi Yanhuan and others were not optimistic. After all, the prodigies from all over the Dao possessed powerful Legacies, and they also had various life-saving methods, which the prodigies from the Lower Realm could not compare to.

Unless they had a greater Breakthrough or opportunity in the next nine months.

"Let's go! This is just the mountain gate." Elder Mu smiled, "I will now take you to Wu Hui Peak!"

With that, he piloted the treasure ship through the mountain gate, crossed Cloud Sea Peak, and arrived before an even more magnificent divine mountain.

On the divine mountain, there were many immortal palaces and jade towers. At this time, many treasure ships landed on a square halfway up the mountain. Countless figures emerged from the treasure ships and headed towards a palace on the square, where the atmosphere was extremely lively.

"This is Wu Hui Peak, used to receive those participating in the recruitment ceremony, as well as relatives of Outer Court students. In the next nine months, you will reside here. If you pass the recruitment ceremony, you can enter the Dao Academy to study."

"If you fail, as Disciples of the Lower Realm Academy, you can also be assigned to miscellaneous duties. If you can pass the assessment, there is still hope of becoming an Outer Court student!"

Elder Mu stroked his beard and said.

This made the Cangwu Academy students who didn't have much confidence light up.

"Luo Xuan, Li Dong..."

"Disciple is here!"

Several Dao Academy Disciples who had gone to the Lower Realm said!

"You few, take these younger brothers and sisters to handle the check-in procedures!"

Elder Mu instructed.

"Yes, Elder!"

The few led the Cangwu Academy students to the palace in the square, leaving only Dean Yang and Xu Yuan and the others.

"Young Master Xu, you need to come with me to the Inner Court. As for your relatives, I will have Yanhuan and the others take them to Treasure Dome Peak, which is where we entertain honored guests!"

Elder Mu said gently.

"Thank you, Elder Mu!"

Xu Yuan naturally had no objections.