The Legends: The Tale of Immortality
Chapter 23: Monthly Competition

In Library.

BaiLi Yun Hua used his special right to ascend to the second floor of the academy library. Normally first and second level students should only use the first floor library. Third to fifth level students can go up to the second floor. The third floor was only reserved for the academy elders.

The library in the academy was unlike the library that was meant in general. Each floor has a different dimension. When one set foot into the library, they would be instantly teleported into a space that contained an endless sea of books.

BaiLi Yun Hua was currently sitting in the depths of the second floor library. Sometimes he would move his body slightly and change his sitting position while reading a book. Now on his desk was stacked dozens of books waiting their turn. Right now he could still feel the pain in his muscles which reminded him of the experience today. Wei Si An's words were still ringing in his ears until now. Who would have thought that the Second Young Master of the Wei Clan who behaved elegantly and politely had apparently hidden his sharp demeanor behind that loophole-less friendly smile.

With a single sentence alone, Wei Si An had already placed BaiLi Yun Hua in an awkward position. Using trash as a comparison on those who had always boasted of their talent, this point was enough to make that teacher a target of hatred for a group of people.

As for Li Qing He, this one teacher did not say much. To be honest he was a bit less understood why each class was assigned two teachers despite the small number of students, according to him it was rather redundant. What BaiLi Yun Hua did not know was that not long after that this kind of thought would completely vanish and he did not even have a chance to think about it anymore.

In accordance with Wei Si An's suggestion in the theory class, BaiLi Yun Hua found many books covering a wide range of knowledge. The books on the first floor were indeed perfect for a beginner, but BaiLi Yun Hua's memory ability was strong enough that he easily absorbed all the information he was looking for. He came to the second floor to develop and understand in more detail all the theories he had learned in the first floor books.

Wei Si An had mentioned the matter of a side class teaching them additional skills as a cultivator. The side classes in question, taught his students pharmaceutical skills, forging artifacts, crafting formations, talisman production, and other skills both simple and complicated.

Students may have more than one subject they wish to study in a side class, but this class is not compulsory. It's like an extracurricular in a regular school.

BaiLi Yun Hua was interested in talismans. Aside from the materials needed cheaper, he had a pretty good memory so it was not too difficult for him to memorize the talisman scratches. Of course painting talismans is not that easy. He also needed to rely on a steady concentration of spiritual flow and hard training. Plus, his current personal strength was quite weak. It would be best if he had an additional weapon capable of helping him in critical moments.

Time passed peacefully and without realizing it, he had spent a full 8 hours reading. When BaiLi Yun Hua came out the sky was already dark. He held onto some of the books he had borrowed and rushed back to his residence.

When BaiLi Yun Hua was on his way back, he met BaiLi Yun Lan and BaiLi Yun Yi halfway. Both of them had also just returned from the virtual platform and their state of mind seemed to be somewhat tired. Without further ado, BaiLi Yun Lan waved her hand as a farewell before returning to her own place.

"How did you feel on your first day of school?" baili Yun Yi asked casually.

"Our class studied theory for two hours before doing boxing exercises with gravity formations. Not too bad, my teacher happened to be Wei Si An and Li Qing He," BaiLi Yun Hua replied.

"The two young masters? Why did they register as mentors?" baili Yun Yi asked in surprise after a brief moment of surprise.

"Say it's a duty."

After the two returned to the villa, BaiLi Yun Yi went straight to his room without any delay. BaiLi Yun Hua also returned to her room and took a bath before continuing to read the book she had borrowed from the library.

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For weeks, each new student had adapted to the academy's environment. BaiLi Yun Hua's class had also been running boxing training sessions under the pressure of gravity that was beyond the normal line with the routine. Despite the fatigue and discomfort, students of first grade A-1 began to familiarize themselves with the sport and the physical endurance of each student has greatly improved.

In the first week, students learn the basics of meditation to absorb spiritual energy and circulate it throughout the body in a simpler but more powerful method. In addition, they were also taught the basics of battle by using a minimum of spiritual energy.

Li Qing He also began actively training them. Outside of theory classes and boxing exercises, they also had one-on-one sessions between fellow students every day and practice sessions against Li Qing He or Wei Si An every five days.

Li Qing He did not say much. Every time a group of students came up against him together, he would blow them out like bullets without mercy. He used pure boxing to make his students remember the combat skills taught in class. Compared to Li Qing He, Wei Si An was more compassionate even though he was no less ruthless than Li Qing He.

For weeks, these students have clearly understood the horrors of their teachers.

BaiLi Yun Hua who had tried himself the sense of punching his two teachers had a clearer understanding of how terrifying a level 7 cultivator was. This understanding made him realize how serious the current state of affairs was if Si Ying did not hold back.

Wei Si An looked at his students who had been severely beaten by Li Qing He with a smile of uncertainty. He was a bit dizzy thinking about their qualifications. Monthly competitions will be held soon which is why training is becoming more intensive by the day. Although the class is class A, but this year class A in the first level there are five classes.

This monthly competition is divided into two types. The first type is competition between classes in one level with one-on-one mode.

The second type is the individual ranking competition. This competition was usually the most popular because it represented the strength status of the students in the academy.

Although it is called a monthly competition, but that does not mean this competition takes place every month. Interclass type competitions will take place once every three months and individual ranking competitions only take place twice in the first three months and the last three months of each year.

Wei Si An and Li Qing He needed to make sure their class took the top three in the inter-class competition. At first they both thought Class A must have satisfying potential, but their expectations turned out to be too high. These students are still too young in terms of experience.

In order to stimulate the fighting abilities and reflexes of these students, Li Qing He decided that beating was the fastest and most powerful way. So Li Qing He really did not hold back against his students at all costs, except using his spiritual power.

Effective, but still unsatisfactory.

BaiLi Yun Hua lay on the ground like a dying patient. Not only himself, the others were also scattered here and there with gnawing. The demon-like Li Qing He did not even sweat after doing this rough activity for hours. His appearance was still as neat as ever without a single strand of hair coming out of his path.

A few minutes later BaiLi Yun Hua forced his battered body to wake up from this humiliating position, it had already become a habit in their classroom. After the beating session they were only allowed to rest a maximum of 20 minutes then they had to get up.

The students be it women or men supporting each other and slowly ascending to the classroom. Behind them Wei Si An smiled and said softly, "I still remember the first time we entered their classroom, these children treated each other as air."

Li Qing He, "That's why from the beginning I said boxing is the best way for them to establish communication."

Wei Si An, "Unfortunately despite being beaten up like this their progress is still very slow."

Li Qing He, "It would be best if we could directly throw them onto the virtual platform."

Wei Si An, "Ck. This should wait until the first monthly competition is over. Too many rules restrict first-rate students."

Li Qing He, "Whatever the reason they have to take the champion."

Wei Si An, "Then increase the frequency of their training?"

The students who heard the conversation, "..."

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Li Qing Yu stared out the window boredly. Their class is now discussing about the upcoming monthly competition. He doesn't like his class teachers very much. Especially when there are certain creatures who often look at him.

Luo Min smiled gently against her students who were actively cooperating with her during the lesson. He looked at Li Qing Yu who had always ignored the class and Li Qing Feng who often exuded an aura of hostility towards his sister.

When she was first assigned to this class, Luo Min was quite satisfied with the quality of her students. The goal was to let his students take first place in the inter-class competition.

After class, Li Qing Yu was summoned by Luo Min. He looked at the gently smiling elven girl with an innocent and timid expression.

"Teacher Luo," Li Qing Yu greeted obediently.

Although Li Qing Yu had shown her cultivation base, she did not plan to directly expose her true nature in public. Don't let him be called back by his father.

If it was only exposing his strength, his father would not be too suspicious since his mother used to be one of the top cultivators in their clan. Naturally gifted parents have equally talented children. At most his father would only think that he was deliberately humble to protect himself.

A flash of displeasure flashed across Luo Min's emerald pupils. This Li Qing Yu despite being talented but this nature was really too cowardly. During the class this person did not listen to the lesson at all and was always in a daze like now. One of the things that Luo Min disliked the most was not being noticed especially when being face-to-face.

"I saw you weren't involved in the discussion at all. Aren't you interested in participating in this monthly competition?"

Li Qing Yu frowned and gently shook her head.

"Why?" luo Min asked in a concerned tone.

"I'm..."

Luo Min, "?"

"I'm..."

Li Qing Yu's expression turned red then pale white. His brows furrowed and he looked at Luo Min with a doubtful look, yet he did not continue with the tribe he said.

Luo Min, "..." What's wrong with this guy? Why does it feel like he's bothering this kid?

Luo Min forced her smile as cordial as possible, "You why?"

"I'm not good at fighting..."

Luo Min, "..."

The glint of Li Qing Yu burning a demonic beast in the virtual realm re-played in his mind. At that time this boy did not even blink his eyes when harvesting the life of his enemy.

Luo Min furrowed his brows, "But during the training in the virtual world you look very expert."

Li Qing Yu scratched her head and smiled shyly, "Because it is a virtual world so everything is not real, but this monthly competition is serious and all the participants are experts."

"Don't worry, your abilities aren't bad either. Between competition with practice in the virtual world was not too different. You just have to try to win the match," Luo Min persuaded.

"But..."

Luo Min, "But what?"

"I'm actually afraid of getting hurt. If in the virtual world we're injured we're not real, but this competition is a bit risky."

Luo Min, "..."

Luo Min's patience was running low. Which cultivator never got hurt? A cultivator would do his best to improve their cultivation realm, on this path there were not a few life-threatening experiences. Afraid wounded? If you are afraid why climb the path of eternity?

Luo Min's high expectations of Li Qing Yu began to fall. He thought of the rumors circulating about the third young master of the Li clan. After looking at it with his own eyes, it turned out that the rumors were not exaggerated. This young man before him was more disappointing than he had imagined. It is useless to inherit this challenging talent if it turns out that the person is just a coward who does not dare to do anything.

Luo Min's mood swings went into Li Qing Yu's eyes. This esteemed miss must be insulting him right now. Neither does it matter, it is better to let this woman lose interest in him so that his actions in the future are easier. Without Luo Min realizing it, this young man who was taken for granted was actually thinking of a way to get out of his class.

"Well, if you're not interested, I won't force you either. But you also have to remember that the results of this competition affect your reputation in the academy. Think about it again, if you change your mind you can immediately tell the teacher."

Li Qing Yu sighed in relief and smiled happily, "Alright Master, then Qing Yu says yes first."

Luo Min nodded. After Li Qing Yu walked out of her office, the woman's friendly expression instantly turned cold with a touch of uncovered vexation. Li Qing Yu's reply disappointed him. His plan of relying on the young man to complete his task became disrupted and he had to rearrange the list of students he needed to develop as much as possible.

If you want to win first place, BaiLi Yun Xiao and Yue Qing Ye group became one of his toughest rivals even though both of them took B class. The current elf clan was not as prominent as in the past, if he could defeat these two people then his reputation would skyrocket which would also make their clan name rise.

Speaking of the competition, Wei Lan must have participated.

A flash of evil intent flashed across that pair of emerald pupils.

Time to eradicate pests.