273: [Thirty-six transformations to see through the wall]!

Seeing Through Walls!

Watching Jiang Yuan smile on stage, Yang Zeyun's expression was unreadable.

He vaguely remembered what he had said to Jiang Yuan before leaving Zhenhai City.

He would defeat Jiang Yuan again!

Although he had never defeated Jiang Yuan before, he still felt that the previous time was because he didn't understand the other's abilities.

Just like that long spear, it had the ability to ignore armor skills.

If he had known this information earlier, he would have definitely been on guard.

But he didn't know.

So he proposed to Jiang Yuan that they go to different academies, and when he defeated him again...

But what about the result now? Although they were indeed in different academies, and both were among the Four Top Academies.

However, in this Four School Joint Examination, he was in the First Battlefield, while Jiang Yuan was in the Second Battlefield.

The First Battlefield was for Students of Xuan Xiao and Zouzi strength, while the Second Battlefield was for those of Jiang Lou and Great Beam strength.

Although there was only one realm difference between them, this difference was enough to explain the problem.

Not only that, but he was powerless even in the First Battlefield and was eliminated quickly.

Yet, Jiang Yuan was thriving in the Second Battlefield, not only surviving until the end but even using schemes to trick many Students stronger than himself, making them run in circles.

Talent, intelligence, combat power?

It seemed he was completely crushed in all aspects.

He was so thoroughly crushed that even though the distance between them was only a hundred meters, he didn't choose to go up and greet him.

The words he had spoken in Zhenhai City now felt like a slap, stinging his face.

"I will definitely surpass you!"

Yang Zeyun looked at Jiang Yuan, who was accepting his reward on stage, and said in a low, determined voice.

Jiang Yuan on stage naturally didn't notice Yang Zeyun's feelings, because he didn't even see him.

As someone with mild social anxiety, couldn't this award ceremony be changed?

Jiang Yuan felt his legs were unsteady as he walked.

But soon, Old Principal brought up the prize.

Old Principal, holding the prize, looked at Jiang Yuan and smiled slightly.

The Cute Head Skill Card Jiang Yuan was using, and which was still active, suddenly gave a warning.

Jiang Yuan's expression changed. What's going on? Is Old Principal going to harm me?

No, impossible. Is this Old Principal an impostor?

In an instant, Jiang Yuan's mind was in chaos.

If someone of Old Principal's caliber really attacked him, even the Linglong Pagoda might not be able to block it.

However, the next second, Jiang Yuan realized a death more terrifying than death itself.

"Oh, right, before the awards ceremony, let me say something."

Old Principal withdrew his gaze from Jiang Yuan, then opened his mouth and said with a smile.

"That treasure incident wasn't my doing, and I wasn't informed before it happened. It was all Jiang Yuan's idea alone."

Hearing Old Principal's words, not only were the other Students present stunned, but Jiang Yuan was also stunned.

No, what's going on?

He just told everyone so directly?

Although it felt reasonable to do so, there was always a feeling that something was off.

"So, Old Principal, I'm not stingy, but if someone else is, then I can't do anything about it."

Old Principal said, smiled, and glanced at Jiang Yuan again: "Alright, let's present the awards now."

Old Principal waved his hand, signaling a teacher next to him to come up and present the awards to everyone, then he himself went straight off the stage.

Feeling the fierce gazes from the top two hundred Students around him, Jiang Yuan couldn't help but shrink his head.

And it wasn't just the top two hundred Students around him; those eliminated from below due to the treasure incident also looked at Jiang Yuan with fierce eyes.

If they had been a bit more cautious, they might have made it into the top two hundred!

But because of this so-called treasure, they lost their qualification to continue the competition.

How disgusting!

How could there be such a dirty person in the Four School Joint Examination!

Damn it!

Oh no, that was what the Cute Head prompt was about!

How could I have forgotten that?

Jiang Yuan didn't even need to lift his head now, feeling the sharp gazes from all directions.

No, Old Principal, I'm your beloved Student!

We're from the same academy, how could you trick me like this?

In the end, Jiang Yuan didn't even know how he got off the stage.

"It's over, the plan is going to fail."

In the evening, back home, Jiang Yuan scratched his messy hair, looking utterly defeated.

He had originally planned to break through to Da Liang Initial Stage using the Star Power orbs obtained as rewards after entering the top two hundred this time.

After all, his third star, representing Jiang Lou, was more than half full. In this situation, two white Star Power orbs would be almost enough to advance to Great Beam strength.

He was confident about whether he could break through.

What bottleneck from Jiang Lou to Great Beam?

What a joke!

Did he really think the Spirit Jade Lotus his master gave him was for nothing?

Besides its basic effects, the Spirit Jade Lotus's strongest ability was to eliminate the bottleneck for breaking through to the next stage.

It was effective below the Tenth Realm!

Theoretically, this heavenly material and earthly treasure should be used in the Ninth Realm to maximize its effect.

After all, the difficulty of breaking through bottlenecks increases the further one goes.

However, Jiang Yuan happened to be in a period of unstable Star Power at that time.

If he wanted to progress quickly, he could only use it directly.

But it was also precisely because of this red quality heavenly material and earthly treasure that Jiang Yuan's Star Power increased faster.

Otherwise, by the end of the Four School Joint Examination, he might still be in Jiang Lou Mid Stage, like Mu Qianshan.

To be fair, he didn't know if it was because Mu Qianshan didn't need to make cards and could spend more time on cultivation.

Their cultivation speeds were basically similar.

Although Jiang Yuan's cultivation time was much shorter.

So, basically, their strengths were more or less on the same level.

However, this time, Jiang Yuan's realm was slightly higher than Mu Qianshan's.

Perhaps it was because of the Spirit Jade Lotus.

He still remembered what Mu Qianshan had said before the Four School Joint Examination began.

"I cultivate desperately every day, why can't I catch up to you?"

Recalling Mu Qianshan's slightly depressed eyes back then, Jiang Yuan couldn't help but want to laugh.

But after laughing, Jiang Yuan still had to consider how to obtain the second Star Power orb.

Because Old Principal's words, at the very least, meant that those who advanced in the Second Battlefield would not agree to exchange materials with him.

Star Power orbs, after all, were a relatively rare item that could assist in cultivation.

If the relationship was good enough, he might be able to exchange them for other things.

But now...

After shaking his head helplessly, Jiang Yuan suddenly thought of someone.

Ai Xiu!

She also entered the top two hundred. If he asked her for an exchange, it should be possible, right?

After all, she still wanted him to make cards for her.

If not, he could see what her needs were and just make a Skill Card for her.

Jiang Yuan rubbed his chin: "But I don't seem to have her contact information?"

"Forget it, I'll go find her tomorrow."

Jiang Yuan shook his head slightly and then lay down to sleep.

Although at his current strength, he no longer really needed sleep to replenish his spirit; he could go three or four days without sleep without any problems.

But in a place like the Four School Joint Examination battlefield, it was really hard to sleep well. If he had to say, there wasn't much difference between him and someone who hadn't slept for three or four days.

A night without words!

The next morning, Jiang Yuan eagerly walked towards the square.

Although the battle in the Second Battlefield had ended, the battles in the First Battlefield and Third Battlefield were still ongoing.

Theoretically, most people would go to watch the battles at this time.

If the chances of meeting Ai Xiu here weren't high, he could ask his master about her.

Or other teachers would also work.

However, Jiang Yuan's luck was indeed good. As soon as he arrived at the square, he saw Ai Xiu's figure.

"Ai Xiu?"

Jiang Yuan adjusted his expression, put on a not-so-fake smile, and then went up and patted Ai Xiu's shoulder.

"Jiang Yuan?"

Fortunately, he didn't pat the wrong person.

Seeing that it was indeed Ai Xiu who turned around, Jiang Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Um, let me ask you a question."

"Tell me."

Jiang Yuan was cautious, but Ai Xiu said to Jiang Yuan with some surprise.

"What kind of Skill Card do you want to make? Do you have any specific requirements?"

"Ah!"

Ai Xiu's heart filled with joy. It seemed the Skill Card she wanted was within reach!

Sure enough, coming to Jiang Yuan was the right choice.

"You know, I'm an Undead Archer."

[I don't know.]

Jiang Yuan silently complained in his heart, but he didn't interrupt Ai Xiu.

"I have a skill that allows me to hit the target as long as I can see them, no matter where they are or what obstacles are in the way, I can hit them directly."

"Oh?"

Jiang Yuan was a little surprised: "A Skill Card with that effect is very strong."

"Yes, but the problem is I can't see them," Ai Xiu said, spreading her hands with a helpless expression.

"Hmm?"

Jiang Yuan looked at Ai Xiu's eyes strangely, successfully making Ai Xiu's face darken.

"I'm not blind."

"What I mean is, if they hide behind cover, then I can't see them, and naturally, this skill won't have much effect."

"So, you want x-ray vision?"

Jiang Yuan was silent for a while before asking Ai Xiu somewhat strangely.

"Something like that, but not only x-ray vision, but also long-distance vision."

Ai Xiu thought for a while before saying with some uncertainty.

"I've looked into this type of Skill Card before, but Skill Cards with x-ray vision are basically red quality to start with."

"Long-distance vision is better, but long-distance vision is basically useless to me. As an Undead Archer, my eyesight is already very good."

"And I also found out that long-distance vision and x-ray vision cannot be combined. Even red quality Skill Cards with x-ray vision have a range, and the range isn't large, just a very small area."

"There really is x-ray vision?"

Jiang Yuan was startled when he heard that there really were cards that could provide x-ray vision.

Doesn't that mean if someone used an x-ray vision card on him, they could see him naked?

How terrifying!

"It's not what you're thinking."

Ai Xiu saw Jiang Yuan's expression and immediately understood what he was thinking, rolling her eyes and saying speechlessly.

"X-ray vision can only be applied to obstacles and the like. If it's applied directly to humans or other creatures, it will be immediately detected."

"Furthermore, if someone is wearing defensive equipment or during the use of defensive Skill Cards, these defenses can block the x-ray vision function."

"Oh, oh, I see."

Jiang Yuan nodded awkwardly, but quickly reacted.

Speaking of which, isn't there also a skill in the Thirty-Six Transformations that combines x-ray and long-distance vision?

Seeing Through Walls!

It allows one to see things behind obstacles.

At the same time, the range of Seeing Through Walls is also very wide, because unlike ordinary x-ray and long-distance vision skills, Seeing Through Walls is applied directly to the eyes.

"If it's just like that, I might have some ideas."

Jiang Yuan thought for a while before speaking to Ai Xiu.

"But the problem is that this is just an idea, so it might require some material cards for testing."

"Of course, I'll provide the material cards. I understand the rules." Ai Xiu smiled, not caring at all.

One must know, if her idea could succeed, then her skill would be unstoppable.

For this skill, what's a mere cost of materials?

"That's good. You only need to provide the materials; nothing else is needed."

At Jiang Yuan's current prices, customizing a Skill Card would cost about five hundred mid-grade star spirit stones.

That's roughly the price of ten ordinary quality purple material cards.

However, this amount of money was negligible compared to the rewards for ranking in the top ten of the Four School Joint Examination's Second Battlefield.

"So, Mr. Jiang Yuan, do you have any requests for me this time?"

After discussing the Skill Card, Ai Xiu revealed a sly smile and asked Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan, who had been indifferent to her yesterday, suddenly came to find her today, so he must have something he needed.

But she wasn't foolish; of course, she would finish her own business before asking Jiang Yuan what he wanted.

But Jiang Yuan seemed a bit thin-skinned.

She almost felt bad for bullying him.

Ai Xiu smiled, but Jiang Yuan scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.

"Well, I did come to see you today about something."

"Just say it. If I can help, I definitely will." Ai Xiu clenched her fist and thumped her chest, saying to Jiang Yuan with a righteous expression.

"I want to break through to Great Beam, and I'm still missing one Star Power orb. You know about yesterday's matter; it's clearly impossible to exchange with others, so I could only come to you. What do you think...?"

"Of course you can!"

Ai Xiu's immediate agreement made Jiang Yuan's heart leap with joy, but Ai Xiu's words weren't finished.

"But you came too late. Last night, I already used the white Star Power orb that Old Principal rewarded."

Ai Xiu spread her hands, but Jiang Yuan's face suddenly darkened, and he instantly wanted to turn and leave.

Are you playing with me?!

"However, if you really need it, I'll try to think of something for you."