"You'll get to experience it today," Teacher Ruo Ling said with a soft smile, her eyes glistening.
Lu Yunxiao faintly smiled, scanning the few new arrivals. They stood timidly, appearing quite uneasy.
Surveying the scene, Lu Yunxiao looked at Teacher Ruo Ling and asked gently, "Teacher Ruo Ling, when are we roughly setting off?"
"In an hour or so. We'll depart a bit later to give the newcomers more time to prepare," Teacher Ruo Ling replied with a slight smile.
"Oh," Lu Yunxiao nodded in response, choosing not to speak further.
Soon, the sun had risen high, emitting warmth and light. The time neared.
The new students, a few returning students, teachers from Jia Nan Academy, and the guard troops totaled around eighty to ninety people.
They are divided into five teams, each led by a teacher and accompanied by military members responsible for guiding and safeguarding the newcomers.
"Yunxiao, stick with us," Teacher Ruo Ling said softly to Lu Yunxiao, smiling gently.
"Alright," Lu Yunxiao agreed. He didn't know many people here, only recognizing Teacher Ruo Ling and a few senior sisters. Being with them seemed the best option.
Moreover, Teacher Ruo Ling was quite attractive, even though he wasn't interested. At least, she was pleasant to look at, and much more interesting than hanging around a group of older men.
Also, as per Teacher Ruo Ling's indication, she would be his instructor in the future. It seemed crucial to establish a good relationship with her—especially for situations like skipping class, or, well, requesting leave.
As the saying goes, "Prepare for a rainy day." Lu Yunxiao had already started planning his life at Jia Nan Academy.
With Lu Yunxiao's affirmative response, Teacher Ruo Ling smiled radiantly, her eyes sparkling with allure.
"Line up, everyone, and get ready to board," Teacher Ruo Ling addressed the group gently.
At that moment, a long wooden ladder descended from the griffin-beast above. With this ladder, the newcomers could ascend to the griffin-beast's back.
Given the griffin-beast's considerable size and height, without the ladder, ordinary newcomers wouldn't easily ascend.
The group lined up and began to climb.
As cultivators, they ascended swiftly. Lu Yunxiao was among the last of the newcomers but quickly reached the top.
Looking at the seated griffin-beast from below, approximately six meters in height, it seemed significant. Yet, for Lu Yunxiao, six meters wasn't much. With his ability to soar through the sky, a leap of several meters in height was effortless.
Glancing at it, he lightly tapped the ground with his toes, soaring upward like a bird.
In the next moment, he was already on the griffon-beast's back.
The griffon-beast's feathers were slightly slippery, so without preparation, most people would struggle to stand steadily upon arrival. However, Lu Yunxiao remained as stable as a spear, firmly rooted in place.
"Not bad, young man. Quite extraordinary," Teacher Ruo Ling murmured with a slight smile, expressing a hint of admiration as she observed Lu Yunxiao's actions.
Casually leaping, she landed directly on the griffon-beast's body, standing beside Lu Yunxiao.
The returning students also climbed up one after another. Soon, all the students had ascended.
After removing the ladder outside, following the pilot's signal, the griffon-beast extended its wings and began ascending slowly.
As Lu Yunxiao watched the ground growing increasingly distant, a glint appeared in his eyes. This experience seemed rather enjoyable.
After approximately one or two minutes, the griffon-beast ascended to a considerable height, several hundred meters above the ground. The pedestrians below appeared tiny. At that moment, the griffon-beast flapped its wings and steadily moved in a particular direction.
Lu Yunxiao gazed into the distance, feeling the rushing wind brushing against his clothes and hair.
In his white attire, with his hair floating, complementing his unparalleled perfect appearance, Lu Yunxiao seemed carefree and ethereal.
"This is your first time flying so high. Aren't you afraid at all? Some new students are quite nervous and trembling," Teacher Ruo Ling approached Lu Yunxiao's side. Although they were flying at a considerable height, the speed wasn't too fast, allowing their conversation to be clearly heard.
"Aren't you afraid, Teacher Ruo Ling?" Lu Yunxiao didn't turn but spoke calmly.
"I've gotten used to it. The first time, I was quite nervous too. But you seem remarkably calm. It doesn't seem like it's your first time riding a flying beast," Teacher Ruo Ling gently held onto the wooden basket's railing, smiling softly.
"Maybe I'm naturally not afraid of heights. Standing in high places, I feel relaxed. The feeling of having everything under your eyes is indeed wonderful," Lu Yunxiao extended his hand, feeling the breeze slipping through his fingers, a hint of intoxication in his expression.
Hearing this, Teacher Ruo Ling was briefly taken aback, then a smile curved her lips, and she said softly, "Yunxiao, you truly are different from others. I'm suddenly looking forward to your encounters with the Little Enchantress and the others at Jia Nan Academy. I think that'll be quite interesting."
"Little Enchantress?" Lu Yunxiao's gaze focused, showing a twinge of interest. He looked at Teacher Ruo Ling and asked calmly, "What's her current strength?"
"Well, she enrolled earlier than you. Currently, she should be at the level of a Nine-Star Dou Zhe."
"Nine-Star Dou Zhe..." Lu Yunxiao turned his head again, murmuring to himself.
...
The griffon-beast flew across various cities of the Jia Ma Empire during the day and rested as evening approached. This daytime flight and evening rest pattern lasted for almost half a month, finally reaching the Ghost Town.
The Ghost Town was the last checkpoint of the Jia Ma Empire. Once beyond this Town, they would exit the Jia Ma Empire's boundaries.
According to Teacher Ruo Ling, after leaving the Jia Ma Empire, they would wait for some time to rendezvous with other admission teams within the empire's borders. Simultaneously, Jia Nan Academy's exclusive escort would accompany them all the way. After all, the Black-Corner Region was known for its chaos, devoid of laws and ethics, only brutality and bloodshed.
Without a specialized escort, passing through the Black-Corner Region to reach Jia Nan Academy would be an extremely perilous endeavor.
Upon leaving the Ghost Town, Lu Yunxiao and the others would rest for two days outside the Town, waiting for other teams and the escort to arrive before continuing their journey to Jia Nan Academy.
"You'll get to experience it today," Teacher Ruo Ling said with a soft smile, her eyes glistening.
Lu Yunxiao faintly smiled, scanning the few new arrivals. They stood timidly, appearing quite uneasy.
Surveying the scene, Lu Yunxiao looked at Teacher Ruo Ling and asked gently, "Teacher Ruo Ling, when are we roughly setting off?"
"In an hour or so. We'll depart a bit later to give the newcomers more time to prepare," Teacher Ruo Ling replied with a slight smile.
"Oh," Lu Yunxiao nodded in response, choosing not to speak further.
Soon, the sun had risen high, emitting warmth and light. The time neared.
The new students, a few returning students, teachers from Jia Nan Academy, and the guard troops totaled around eighty to ninety people.
They are divided into five teams, each led by a teacher and accompanied by military members responsible for guiding and safeguarding the newcomers.
"Yunxiao, stick with us," Teacher Ruo Ling said softly to Lu Yunxiao, smiling gently.
"Alright," Lu Yunxiao agreed. He didn't know many people here, only recognizing Teacher Ruo Ling and a few senior sisters. Being with them seemed the best option.
Moreover, Teacher Ruo Ling was quite attractive, even though he wasn't interested. At least, she was pleasant to look at, and much more interesting than hanging around a group of older men.
Also, as per Teacher Ruo Ling's indication, she would be his instructor in the future. It seemed crucial to establish a good relationship with her—especially for situations like skipping class, or, well, requesting leave.
As the saying goes, "Prepare for a rainy day." Lu Yunxiao had already started planning his life at Jia Nan Academy.
With Lu Yunxiao's affirmative response, Teacher Ruo Ling smiled radiantly, her eyes sparkling with allure.
"Line up, everyone, and get ready to board," Teacher Ruo Ling addressed the group gently.
At that moment, a long wooden ladder descended from the griffin-beast above. With this ladder, the newcomers could ascend to the griffin-beast's back.
Given the griffin-beast's considerable size and height, without the ladder, ordinary newcomers wouldn't easily ascend.
The group lined up and began to climb.
As cultivators, they ascended swiftly. Lu Yunxiao was among the last of the newcomers but quickly reached the top.
Looking at the seated griffin-beast from below, approximately six meters in height, it seemed significant. Yet, for Lu Yunxiao, six meters wasn't much. With his ability to soar through the sky, a leap of several meters in height was effortless.
Glancing at it, he lightly tapped the ground with his toes, soaring upward like a bird.
In the next moment, he was already on the griffon-beast's back.
The griffon-beast's feathers were slightly slippery, so without preparation, most people would struggle to stand steadily upon arrival. However, Lu Yunxiao remained as stable as a spear, firmly rooted in place.
"Not bad, young man. Quite extraordinary," Teacher Ruo Ling murmured with a slight smile, expressing a hint of admiration as she observed Lu Yunxiao's actions.
Casually leaping, she landed directly on the griffon-beast's body, standing beside Lu Yunxiao.
The returning students also climbed up one after another. Soon, all the students had ascended.
After removing the ladder outside, following the pilot's signal, the griffon-beast extended its wings and began ascending slowly.
As Lu Yunxiao watched the ground growing increasingly distant, a glint appeared in his eyes. This experience seemed rather enjoyable.
After approximately one or two minutes, the griffon-beast ascended to a considerable height, several hundred meters above the ground. The pedestrians below appeared tiny. At that moment, the griffon-beast flapped its wings and steadily moved in a particular direction.
Lu Yunxiao gazed into the distance, feeling the rushing wind brushing against his clothes and hair.
In his white attire, with his hair floating, complementing his unparalleled perfect appearance, Lu Yunxiao seemed carefree and ethereal.
"This is your first time flying so high. Aren't you afraid at all? Some new students are quite nervous and trembling," Teacher Ruo Ling approached Lu Yunxiao's side. Although they were flying at a considerable height, the speed wasn't too fast, allowing their conversation to be clearly heard.
"Aren't you afraid, Teacher Ruo Ling?" Lu Yunxiao didn't turn but spoke calmly.
"I've gotten used to it. The first time, I was quite nervous too. But you seem remarkably calm. It doesn't seem like it's your first time riding a flying beast," Teacher Ruo Ling gently held onto the wooden basket's railing, smiling softly.
"Maybe I'm naturally not afraid of heights. Standing in high places, I feel relaxed. The feeling of having everything under your eyes is indeed wonderful," Lu Yunxiao extended his hand, feeling the breeze slipping through his fingers, a hint of intoxication in his expression.
Hearing this, Teacher Ruo Ling was briefly taken aback, then a smile curved her lips, and she said softly, "Yunxiao, you truly are different from others. I'm suddenly looking forward to your encounters with the Little Enchantress and the others at Jia Nan Academy. I think that'll be quite interesting."
"Little Enchantress?" Lu Yunxiao's gaze focused, showing a twinge of interest. He looked at Teacher Ruo Ling and asked calmly, "What's her current strength?"
"Well, she enrolled earlier than you. Currently, she should be at the level of a Nine-Star Dou Zhe."
"Nine-Star Dou Zhe..." Lu Yunxiao turned his head again, murmuring to himself.
...
The griffon-beast flew across various cities of the Jia Ma Empire during the day and rested as evening approached. This daytime flight and evening rest pattern lasted for almost half a month, finally reaching the Ghost Town.
The Ghost Town was the last checkpoint of the Jia Ma Empire. Once beyond this Town, they would exit the Jia Ma Empire's boundaries.
According to Teacher Ruo Ling, after leaving the Jia Ma Empire, they would wait for some time to rendezvous with other admission teams within the empire's borders. Simultaneously, Jia Nan Academy's exclusive escort would accompany them all the way. After all, the Black-Corner Region was known for its chaos, devoid of laws and ethics, only brutality and bloodshed.
Without a specialized escort, passing through the Black-Corner Region to reach Jia Nan Academy would be an extremely perilous endeavor.
Upon leaving the Ghost Town, Lu Yunxiao and the others would rest for two days outside the Town, waiting for other teams and the escort to arrive before continuing their journey to Jia Nan Academy.
