Chapter 101 Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Yu Tianmeng
"Is this where you attend classes?"
Above Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Zhou Chen wrapped an arm around Dugu Yan's slender waist and looked down below as he asked.
Below them lay a basin. The basin was lush and verdant, clearly a forest.
"That's right, this is the academy's mimic cultivation ground."
Fearing that Zhou Chen might not understand, Dugu Yan deliberately explained, "A mimic cultivation ground refers to a place where spirit masters cultivate in the environment most suitable for themselves. The reason the Imperial Academy occupies such a vast area is precisely because it has constructed nearly 100 different types of mimic cultivation grounds."
"For example, spirit masters with plant-type martial spirits are suited to cultivating in forests, while those with mammoth martial spirits are suited to cultivating among elephant herds."
"In that case,"
Zhou Chen raised an eyebrow and teased, "Yan'er, are you more suited to cultivating in places with many venomous snakes?"
"That's right. There are plenty of venomous snakes down below. Are you afraid?"
Dugu Yan pointed toward the basin beneath them, her eyes filled with amusement.
"Not afraid."
Zhou Chen said seriously, "I can handle you, this beautiful snake, until you are completely obedient. What are a few venomous snakes in comparison?"
"You and that glib tongue of yours!"
Dugu Yan spat lightly, her face flushed red as she said, "Hurry and take me to class."
"As you command, Your Majesty the Beautiful Snake."
Zhou Chen chuckled and, riding his sword, shot down toward the basin below.
After entering the basin, the two no longer flew through the air but proceeded on foot.
According to Dugu Yan, the academy stipulated that once near a mimic cultivation ground, one must walk and refrain from making excessive noise; otherwise, immediate expulsion would follow, along with criminal charges, and one might even be executed on the spot by the academy's 3 major law enforcement education committee members.
This was because many students cultivated within the mimic grounds. If one flew on a sword, the sonic booms produced would be far too loud and could easily cause those cultivating inside to suffer cultivation deviation.
If a spirit master suffered cultivation deviation, the consequences ranged from severe internal injury due to backlash to complete meridian rupture, or even immediate death.
As a kind and adorable young man, Zhou Chen would certainly not cause all the students cultivating in the basin to die merely for the convenience of flying.
That would be utterly inhuman.
At this moment, the two held hands and slowly descended along the stone steps at the edge of the basin.
These stone steps were all carved from white jade marble, and each step bore a different spirit beast pattern, beautifully shaped and exquisitely crafted.
Not only that, large shrubs were planted along both sides of the steps.
These plants emitted an indescribable aura. Zhou Chen took a breath and discovered that the Central Wu Earth Apricot Yellow Qi within his body stirred slightly.
They were actually plants capable of emitting high concentrations of spirit power.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was truly extravagant. Zhou Chen even considered sending people to seize the place outright and make it the base of the Ziwei Palace.
Sigh, forget it. He still had to maintain the image of a gentle and kind handsome youth.
Soon, the two arrived at the mimic cultivation area suitable for Dugu Yan.
Here, Zhou Chen did not find any venomous snakes; instead, it was filled entirely with vines and trees. Clearly, Dugu Yan had been joking with him earlier.
"Oh, isn't this Miss Dugu? You actually came to class today!"
A sly voice sounded out. Zhou Chen and Dugu Yan looked over and saw that it was Yufeng.
Speaking of which, had it not been for this fellow's tattling last time, Zhou Chen would not have beaten Yu Tianheng so severely.
However, Yufeng now wore an obviously ingratiating smile. Although his tone was sly, Zhou Chen did not feel it appropriate to go up and beat him directly.
Standing beside Yufeng was the Ghost Leopard spirit master Oslo.
Oslo nodded toward Dugu Yan before turning and leaving, not even glancing at Zhou Chen.
Clearly, having been slapped into unconsciousness last time had left him harboring some resentment toward Zhou Chen.
"Yufeng, where is Teacher Qin?"
Dugu Yan asked.
This mimic cultivation ground was considered the exclusive area of their Emperor's Battle Team.
And as the guiding teacher of the Emperor's Battle Team, Qin Ming spent most of his daytime hours here.
"Teacher Qin is in Cultivation Room 3 training the Shi brothers, along with the new arrival…"
At this point, Yufeng became somewhat hesitant.
"New arrival?"
Dugu Yan was puzzled.
"You'll know once you see."
Yufeng did not continue speaking. His martial spirit flashed, wings spread, and he flew away directly.
This only made Dugu Yan more confused.
She quickly pulled Zhou Chen along and jogged to the front of a training room.
This training room was built within the forest. The outer courtyard walls stood 5 meters tall, and the top was covered with bright yellow glazed tiles that gleamed brilliantly under the sunlight.
Pulling Zhou Chen inside, Dugu Yan immediately saw Qin Ming and the Shi brothers.
At this moment, Qin Ming stood with his hands behind his back, instructing the Shi brothers in certain combat techniques.
Sensing someone entering, Qin Ming and the Shi brothers all stopped what they were doing and looked over.
"Dugu Yan, you still remember to come back?"
Qin Ming's face turned cold. The girl had skipped class for more than 10 days; it was far too outrageous.
Moreover, she had even brought her lover to the classroom.
Was she trying to torment the single men?
However, at that very moment, the Shi brothers suddenly knelt on one knee and respectfully said,
"Greetings, Young Master."
"Uh…"
Qin Ming was instantly stunned.
"You may rise. I am merely accompanying Yan'er to class today; there is no need for ceremony," Zhou Chen said gently.
"Yes."
Only after receiving Zhou Chen's command did the Shi brothers stand up.
Seeing this scene, Qin Ming looked at Zhou Chen in disbelief.
He suddenly recalled that more than 10 days ago, when he first met Zhou Chen, Zhou Chen had said to the Shi brothers:
"You two are quite good. Are you interested in working with me?"
"I hold your Xuanwu Clan in high regard…"
"I would like to have a talk with the person in charge of your Xuanwu Clan…"
"Hiss—"
Thinking of that possibility, Qin Ming sharply inhaled a breath of cold air.
Could it be that the Xuanwu Clan, which had long remained in a semi-reclusive state, had truly pledged allegiance to Zhou Chen?
If so, just how powerful must the forces and background behind Zhou Chen be?
Having instantly imagined a host of grand scenarios, Qin Ming's gaze toward Zhou Chen became filled with solemnity.
If previously Zhou Chen had merely been, in his eyes, a junior with extraordinary talent and explosive strength, then now Zhou Chen had become the young master of some superpower.
Just as Qin Ming was about to speak and offer greetings to Zhou Chen, a graceful figure suddenly stepped out from the corner of the training room.
She was a girl with black hair and black eyes, her skin white and glossy like lychee flesh.
She appeared about 16 years old, with a pair of straight and slender jade-like legs that were taut and without any gap.
Most eye-catching of all, she wore a magnificent silver skirt-style fitted armor that covered nearly her entire delicate body and arms.
"You are Zhou Chen? Not bad, not bad. I've finally found you."
The girl nodded and said with a cheerful smile, "My name is Yu Tianmeng, from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Yu Tianheng, whom you beat senseless, is considered my older brother."
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