Chapter 506: Endless Mountain Range

Due to what Duan Tianlang and his Profound Mystery Sect members had done at Gale Light Academy, many of the students had some complaints about Ye Xuan.

Coupled with the Profound Mystery Sect’s immense power, these Martial Artists from all across the Dream Realm Plain wanted nothing to do with Ye Xuan.

If they incurred the Profound Mystery Sect’s wrath by association, it could bring disaster upon their families and factions.

Ye Xuan found a quiet, empty spot in the rear of the Alchemy Flying Ship and sat down.

He sat there not only to distance himself from the others but also to get a good look at the Alchemy Flying Ship. An Alchemy Flying Ship’s core was typically located in the rear of the cabin.

"Dongfang Zisi, you can sit over here! It’s empty."

As Dongfang Zisi boarded the Alchemy Flying Ship, many male students’ eyes lit up. One of the senior students even took the initiative to curry favor with her.

"Thank you, but no."

Dongfang Zisi gave a faint smile, politely declining his offer. She then walked over to Ye Xuan’s side and asked with a smile, "May I sit here?"

’I knew it.’ Ye Xuan pursed his lips, exasperated. He then said with a faint smile, "Aren’t you afraid of getting on the Profound Mystery Sect’s bad side?"

"I’m just a weak woman. Why would the Profound Mystery Sect target me?" Dongfang Zisi chuckled softly.

’Hmph. That Xuan Ye offended the Profound Mystery Sect; he’s a dead man walking. To think Dongfang Zisi would still cozy up to him just to pass the test... She’s utterly shameless. She’d do anything for her own benefit.’

Zhang Yan shot Dongfang Zisi a disdainful look. No matter how he looked at her, she just rubbed him the wrong way.

’You got lucky and dodged a bullet in the last elimination round. You think I won’t dare to touch you just because you’re sucking up to that Xuan Ye?’

In Zhang Yan’s view, Dongfang Zisi had approached Ye Xuan solely because she recognized his exceptional strength and wanted to use him to pass this round’s survival assessment. He couldn’t help but feel utter contempt for her.

Soon, all the students were seated in the Alchemy Flying Ship.

The Alchemy Flying Ship was quite spacious. Aside from a few close friends who gathered in small groups, the vast majority of students sat apart from one another. People like Lin Yuan and Zhang Yan had no one sitting near them at all.

"Everyone, please be seated."

Following Lu Jun’s sharp command, the students felt the Alchemy Flying Ship lift off and accelerate rapidly. The speed was so immense it left everyone inside feeling a bit dizzy.

"Instructor Lu Jun, I heard some Alchemy Flying Ships let you see outside. Can’t this one?"

Many students had never been on an Alchemy Flying Ship before and asked curiously.

"The location of our academy’s survival assessment is usually kept confidential. Therefore, the windows of our Alchemy Flying Ship will remain closed until we reach our destination."

Lu Jun said indifferently.

The students were all a little disappointed.

However, Gale Light Academy was in a unique and precarious situation. The survival assessment was being held outside of Gale Light City, and if the Profound Mystery Sect discovered their whereabouts, it would undoubtedly cause a major incident. Knowing the Sect’s methods, it wasn’t out of the question that they would try to kill all the students right along with Xuan Ye.

At this thought, many students instinctively glanced over at Ye Xuan. The more they considered it, the more anxious they became.

’We’re not at Gale Light Academy anymore. If the Profound Mystery Sect catches us, then...’

Many students grew tense.

Seemingly sensing the students’ anxiety, Lu Jun said coolly, "Everyone, relax. The location of Gale Light Academy’s survival assessment is top secret; no outsiders will know where we are going. Furthermore, this Alchemy Flying Ship’s speed far surpasses that of an ordinary Tier Seven Martial King, so there’s no need to worry about being followed. The flight will take approximately three days. All of you should get some rest."

After speaking, Lu Jun walked into the inner cabin.

Only then did everyone relax, while Ye Xuan carefully examined the Alchemy Flying Ship.

The entire Flying Ship was forged from black ink-gold and exuded an ancient aura. Its surface was engraved with countless arrays and patterns, indicating it was of a high grade.

In addition, the Alchemy Flying Ship was equipped with both a defensive array and an offensive array. The ancient aura they emanated took even Ye Xuan by surprise.

He immediately came to a conclusion.

This Alchemy Flying Ship was not the work of an alchemy master from the Dream Realm Plain. The level of craftsmanship there was simply insufficient to create such a vessel.

The most likely possibility was that a powerful expert from Gale Light Academy had found it in some ancient ruin.

At the same time, Ye Xuan made a shocking discovery: the Alchemy Flying Ship’s flight speed was comparable to that of a Tier Seven Peak Martial King.

’No wonder Instructor Lu Jun isn’t worried about being tailed by the Profound Mystery Sect. Unless they know our destination and can set up an ambush, by the time they get word and try to give chase, not even Duan Tianlang could catch this Alchemy Flying Ship.’

After realizing this, Ye Xuan was also slightly surprised about the location of the assessment.

’Flying for three full days at the speed of a Tier Seven Peak Martial King... the assessment location must be incredibly far from Gale Light Academy.’

Time passed. After hearing that the flight would take three days, many students settled down and began to cultivate cross-legged in silence.

But while the students relaxed, Lu Jun and the other instructors did not.

The many students inside the Alchemy Flying Ship were unaware that while Lu Jun and the others were piloting it, they would slow down every few hours and go out to scout the surroundings.

「Two days passed in the blink of an eye.」

Under the cover of night, the Alchemy Flying Ship flew through the endless sky.

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!

Three streaks of light suddenly flew back into the cabin.

"How is it?" Lu Jun asked.

"No sign of anyone following us in the vicinity," said a few of the instructors who had gone out to scout.

"Nothing on our end either. The Profound Mystery Sect probably doesn’t know our flight path."

"Good."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

A scene like this occurred every few hours. For the sake of the students’ safety, Lu Jun and his team were being extremely careful and cautious.

「At this very moment, in a city thousands of miles from Gale Light Academy.」

Crazy Battle and his three companions waited quietly outside a secret chamber.

A moment later, Duan Tianlang walked out.

"Vice Sect Master Duan, what did the Sect Master say?"

Crazy Battle and the others asked in unison.

"Hmph, what else could he say? He’s displeased that we didn’t handle things properly."

Duan Tianlang’s face was grim. "That fellow Ge Puzi showed up too quickly. If he hadn’t, I might have had a chance to investigate those key buildings at Gale Light Academy. And that brat... he seemed to realize something at the last second and didn’t take the bait."

Zhou Zhanlun frowned. "Vice Sect Master Duan, what exactly is that personage looking for?"

"How would I know?" Duan Tianlang snorted coldly. "We just need to follow orders. The rest is not our concern."

"Then what should we do now?" Evil Kill asked grimly.

"The Sect Master said we are to remain here and await orders, to see if there’s any movement from Gale Light Academy after a month."

"Do we really need to wait and see? If Gale Light Academy had any trump cards left, would they have tolerated us running wild in their academy?" Evil Kill sneered.

"Not necessarily. Besides, the Sect Master might not be worried about whether Gale Light Academy has any trump cards. He’s probably more concerned about Huangfu Xiuming," Duan Tianlang said gravely.

Hearing this name, the expressions of Evil Kill and the other three all turned grim.

In the Dream Realm Plain, the name Huangfu Xiuming was one that could strike fear into the hearts of any expert.

He was like a living legend who had appeared out of nowhere. Had he not spent these past years in the Profound Domain, he would have likely suppressed the other major powers of the Dream Realm Plain to the point of suffocation.

"But didn’t that personage say Huangfu Xiuming already perished in the Profound Domain and would never return? A person of his status wouldn’t lie, surely?"

At the mention of "that personage," a clear trace of awe appeared in the eyes of Zhou Zhanlun and the others.

"Someone of his status wouldn’t lie without reason, of course. But you can never be too careful. What if he only said that to trick our Profound Mystery Sect into risking our lives for him?" Duan Tianlang’s expression was grim. "Given that personage’s background, he would be safe even if Dean Huangfu Xiuming of Gale Light Academy were to return. He couldn’t be touched. But our Profound Mystery Sect? We would be in grave danger."

Their faces fell.

Duan Tianlang looked at the four of them. "Don’t worry. The Sect Master is currently negotiating with the Nine Yang Sect. If we can persuade the Nine Yang Sect to make a move, our chances of success will be much greater."

A sinister smile appeared on Duan Tianlang’s face. "Alright, let’s all go into hiding. For the next few days, try not to show your faces. If Gale Light Academy finds out we’re here, it could cause some trouble."

"Vice Sect Master Duan, about that Xuan Ye..."

Just then, Crazy Battle stepped forward hesitantly.

Duan Tianlang glanced at him. "Crazy Battle, rest assured. That kid should be participating in Gale Light Academy’s inner court assessment right now. I can guarantee you, he absolutely will not live to see the moment he enters the inner court."

Seeing Crazy Battle’s hesitant expression, Duan Tianlang added, "I know what you’re thinking. You want to kill that kid with your own hands. But you should also be aware of the important matters the Sect has been discussing lately. That guy is just an insignificant student. The Sect Master and that personage will absolutely not allow you to jeopardize their grand plan."

"I understand." Crazy Battle took a deep breath, then gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with savagery. "Then that kid is getting off easy."

「Aboard the Alchemy Flying Ship.」

After flying for three full days, the Flying Ship’s speed suddenly decreased.

"Everyone, we have arrived at your assessment location—the Endless Mountain Range."

As Lu Jun’s voice fell, the previously sealed sides of the Alchemy Flying Ship instantly opened up into a series of windows. All the students rushed to look outside.

A seemingly endless mountain range appeared before them. It was majestic and towering, lying before them like a great, slumbering dragon, an absolutely breathtaking sight.

"The Endless Mountain Range!"

Ye Xuan’s expression first turned to astonishment, and the next moment, a trace of excitement suddenly appeared.

’Since my rebirth, this is the first time I’ve heard the name of a place I recognize from my past life.’