twojebook Chapter 564 - 554: An Academy Competition Shatters the Shen Family’s Illusions
Chapter 564 - 554: An Academy Competition Shatters the Shen Family’s Illusions
Upon hearing that Shen Han defeated Sikong Miaomiao, both felt a sense of satisfaction deep in their hearts.
Sikong Miaomiao’s previous remarks were indeed somewhat arrogant.
From her perspective, she belittled Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu immensely.
But in the end, Shen Han effortlessly defeated her.
Hearing of Shen Han’s victory, Yun Shuang and Cailing felt delighted.
Yun Family’s grandfather and uncle are still holed up in the Pill Room.
They have been researching the Pills Shen Han gave them.
Yun Shuang considered sharing Shen Han’s performance in today’s competition with them.
In the end, observing their engrossed state, he gave up and chose not to disturb them.
Tianyi Academy’s Martial Arts Arena.
The academy’s grand competition proceeded smoothly.
Under these rules, the overall strength of the academy outweighs a few individual talents.
Mountain Sea Academy, with its deep heritage, surpassed other academies significantly.
Actually, today’s competition could potentially be Sikong Miaomiao’s chance at fame.
Her performance was so dazzling that even Shen Ye found himself at a disadvantage.
It’s just unfortunate that she encountered Shen Han.
Currently, Sikong Miaomiao hides among the Jade Dragon Academy crowd.
Her gaze remains fixed on Shen Han.
In her mind, she keeps imagining Shen Han’s moves during the competition.
However, upon reflection, she feels she’s achieved nothing.
The more she tries to recall, the more she realizes Shen Han didn’t exert his true strength.
With just a few casual moves, he defeated her...
Sikong Miaomiao’s face appears somewhat unsightly, especially recalling the words she spoke initially, making her feel more embarrassed.
The more she bragged earlier, the harder it smacks her now.
Feeling embarrassed, her curiosity grows.
Internally, Sikong Miaomiao is quite proud.
Over the years, she has witnessed many geniuses of Great Wei.
Although she hasn’t faced them directly, she’s evaluated them after observing their actions.
Sikong Miaomiao always believed that among young cultivators, she should be exceptionally strong.
Perhaps only the top few can spar with her.
Even if she loses, she’d mostly lose within a few moves.
But Shen Han, how could he defeat her so effortlessly?
Deep in her Heart Thought, Sikong Miaomiao finally gains some motivation, the drive to progress through cultivation.
Previously, Sikong Miaomiao lacked this element.
After all, she found it hard to encounter opponents on her cultivation path.
Sikong Miaomiao firmly believes she’ll catch up to Shen Han after some dedicated cultivation.
The academy competition continued orderly, taking about six two-hour periods before it finally concluded.
By now, it’s already 9:00 PM, and darkness has enveloped the sky.
The results of the academy competition have also been compiled.
The final ranking was surprisingly close to what everyone predicted.
At the top was Mountain Sea Academy.
Second was Jade Dragon Academy, third was Qiling Academy.
Fourth was Tianyi Academy, and last was Hongtai Academy.
The results perfectly matched pre-competition predictions.
But everyone understands that in this academy competition,
The main focus wasn’t the students of Mountain Sea Academy.
Though Mountain Sea Academy won, the absolute stars of this year’s academy competition were Shen Han and Sikong Miaomiao.
Sikong Miaomiao’s performance amazed everyone.
While Shen Han’s victory over her further shocked the crowd.
These two were the most watched figures of this year’s academy competition.
In comparison, Shen Ye was overlooked, becoming a mere backdrop.
Although Tianyi Academy’s performance this year wasn’t stellar, Dean Tianyi felt quite pleased internally.
Shen Han’s comeback and outstanding performance directly boosted Tianyi Academy’s reputation.
Moreover, when conversing with others, Shen Han mentioned that during these two years, Dean Tianyi intentionally allowed him to lie low.
It wasn’t that Dean Tianyi didn’t protect him.
Truth be told, upon hearing Shen Han’s words, Dean Tianyi felt touched and a bit guilty.
Frankly, two years ago, the crisis truly stemmed from him failing to protect Shen Han adequately.
As the competition concluded, the crowd gradually dispersed.
The once crowded Martial Arts Arena slowly regained its tranquility.
Dean Tianyi knows that after today, Tianyi Academy should regain attention among Great Wei’s youth.
After everyone left, Dean Tianyi and Shen Han strolled leisurely together.
"In these two years, you child weren’t just staying in the Land of the Far South, were you?"
Shen Han smiled, aware that eventually the dean would figure it out.
"Where did the dean deduce that from?"
Upon hearing Shen Han’s reply, Dean Tianyi also chuckled.
"The moment you gave me that Pill, I actually felt it.
That Pill seemed extremely peculiar, with blemishes on its surface.
It doesn’t seem like a Pill to enhance strength, rather more like a poison.
Yet after returning to the academy, I still consumed it."
Hearing this, the smile on Shen Han’s face grew broader: "Dean, if you suspected it was poison, why did you consume it directly?"
"You have a close relationship with the Yun Family; you must know something about Pills.
Since you dared to give me that Pill, I naturally dared to consume it."
Speaking, Dean Tianyi’s expression turned slightly stern.
"I truly didn’t take that Pill seriously, just hoping it might have some nourishing effect.
As for aiding my Realm, I initially thought it completely unlikely.
But over these days, Shen Han, not withholding from you,
I genuinely felt my strength and Realm improving.
Both my physical and mental state seem to enhance.
Such a magical Pill, how could it have emerged from nowhere in the Land of the Far South?
Where it’s barren, void of life.
How could there be Pills?"
Having lived for so long, Dean Tianyi’s wealth of experience couldn’t overlook it.
"Were it not for your Pill, my confrontation with Luo Changping today wouldn’t have been so confident.
Several times, I even felt I could surpass Luo Changping."
Mentioning Luo Changping, a trace of hostility appeared on Dean Tianyi’s face.
His dislike for her certainly rivals Shen Han’s.
After speaking, Dean Tianyi’s gaze turned to Shen Han.
"Child, do you clearly understand that Pill’s effects?
It allowed my Immortal Realm Second Grade strength and Realm to loosen.
Such a Pill is even more precious than Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
If this were known by others, it might lead to disputes among the three great nations."
Dean Tianyi wasn’t exaggerating at all.
It’s true, the Golden Profound Pill can indeed be regarded as a national treasure.
Despite hearing this, Shen Han merely chuckled.
"No matter how good a Pill is, if not consumed, it has no effect.
Dean, you’re already an Immortal Realm Second Grade expert; this Pill was perfectly suited for you.
Taking it was the most fitting."
Upon hearing this, Dean Tianyi still shook his head.
"Such a mystical Pill can exchange for countless benefits.
Forcing me to consume it seems a bit wasteful.
Upon your return, you presented me these two great gifts, helping both enhance my strength and restore Tianyi Academy’s reputation..."
"Dean, why say such things? I am also a student of Tianyi Academy.
When I first joined the academy, I was just a naive youth.
Thanks to the protection of everyone here, I made it to today."
Walking along, they found two stone seats to sit on.
"Frankly, I almost forgot, in these two years you’ve disappeared, where exactly did you go?
To acquire such a mystical Pill, did you enter some Secret Realm?"
Faced with Dean Tianyi’s inquiry, Shen Han didn’t hide anymore.
He divulged the matters of the Divine Land to Dean Tianyi.
Hearing that beyond the Land of the Far South lay another continent, Dean Tianyi was somewhat astonished.
Actually, many ancient books have speculated about what lies beyond the Land of the Far South.
Many suggested it was endless sea.
Yet some posited the existence of another continent.
Now, Shen Han provided the answer.