C88 Tianchi Shou Yao

Heavenly Star Martial Mansion!

In a grand courtyard, the furnishings in the hall were ancient and gave off an elegant feeling. Compared to the other places in the Imperial Capital City, this place was a bit less luxurious and had a bit more ancientness.

"Soon, it will be the time for our students to go out and gain practical experience. This year's site is located in 'Tianchi Mountain Range'. Who's willing to lead the team over?"

President Jiang stood at the top of the great hall, his gentle eyes carrying a trace of the majesty of someone in charge.

Ten mentors were sitting on the wide chairs on both sides of the hall.

These ten mentors were the core group of Heavenly Star Martial Mansion. Compared to the other mentors, every single one of them had an extraordinary ability to take charge of student teams independently.

However, when they heard the three words "Tianchi Mountain Range", they couldn't help but frown.

Anyone would know that the Tianchi Mountain Range was not a peaceful place and that it was one of the most dangerous mountain ranges in Holy Star Dynasty.

That place was filled with Demonic Beasts, poisonous insects, snakes and ants. Furthermore, it was filled with people from all sorts of clans. There were even people from tribes that were isolated from the outside world…

There was danger everywhere due to these factors!

Seeing that no one replied, Song Chenglie stood up and said, "President Jiang, I am willing to lead the team."

Other mentors looked at him with admiration. No matter what the case was, Song Chenglie would always be the first person to stand up.

However, President Jiang shook his head slightly, "Chenglie, you are now an elder of our institution. Leading a team to gain experience is not suitable for you."

"Then I recommend Mentor Wu Ying." Song Chenglie said.

Wu Ying?

Everyone's gaze then swept towards a skinny Man in Black.

However, what made everyone speechless was that Wu Ying was leaning on the back of the chair like mud, his eyes were squinted, his body had a pungent smell of alcohol, and occasional snores came out.

"This bastard." Song Chenglie's eyes twitched. He really had the urge to kick him down to the ground. It was one thing to be drunk all day, but to be sleeping at a time like this was just ridiculous.

The other mentors secretly sighed, but President Jiang did not say anything. It was not the first time they had seen this kind of situation. Everyone seemed to be accustomed to Wu Ying's rudeness.

Although Wu Ying drank all the time, no one ever doubted his teaching ability.

However, with him acting like this, leading the team would be impossible.

"Mentor Xi Lan, among all the mentors here, you are the only one who has not led the team. You can carry out the mission to the Tianchi Mountain Range!" President Jiang suddenly said.

In a split second, everyone's eyes swept towards the figure of a refined beauty.

From the very beginning, Xi Lan listened quietly without saying a word. However, no one could ignore her existence. Her long purple hair was smooth and beautiful, and under the light from outside the door, she looked as exquisite as a fairy that had fallen into the mortal world.

"The Tianchi Mountain Range is fraught with danger everywhere, and people from all sorts of clans have gathered there, so I’m afraid it would be difficult for me to protect the students from danger." Xi Lan's red lips moved slightly, her voice as gentle as rain.

"Mentor Xi Lan, the safety of the students is indeed important. However, however talented they are, they will never be able to grow up if they stay in a greenhouse forever. The young eagle, which had never experienced a life and death struggle, was destined to never grow up. I hope that you will put in more effort for the sake of these children who have not yet fully grown up. I believe that you will be able to complete this mission."

Xi Lan did not speak. Her eyes that were limpid like autumn water emitted a strange darkness.

"Also, I will send two experienced senior mentors to assist you. I wonder what you think about this, Mentor Xi Lan?" President Jiang added.

Xi Lan's beautiful eyes moved. She thought for a while, and finally nodded her head.

"Then, on this trip to the Tianchi Mountain Range, Mentor Xi Lan will take charge. Also, if you meet any other team from other High-Class Martial Mansions, try your best not to come into conflict with them."

With that, the President Jiang turned his gaze towards Song Chenglie and said, "Elder Chenglie, you must immediately issue an announcement. All students who have entered the institution for less than three years and have the strength above the Rank Nine of Vein Opening Stage are allowed to register to participate in this year's event. The mission for this event is called 'Hunting in Tianchi Mountain'."

"Yes, President Jiang!"

Maple Forest Stance!

Nearly a thousand wooden piles of different sizes and heights were randomly placed in the Maple Plaza.

The role of the Maple Forest Stance was to improve various important functions of the students, including balance, coordination and reactive agility. There was a formation underneath the tree. Once the formation was activated, the wooden piles that were originally in a fixed position would move randomly.

Whenever that happened, the number of people who dared to stay on the Wooden Pile Array could be counted on one hand.

rumble rumble *

At that moment, the Wooden Pile Array was in the activated state.

A young figure was moving back and forth on the wooden piles beneath him. The youth was holding a dark golden, black-patterned spear.

The three-Chi-long spear light surrounded the spear's body.

Even though the wooden piles would move once every two seconds, Chu Hen's body was still as steady as if he was walking on flat ground.

Furthermore, when Chu Hen was moving on a wooden pile of different heights, at the same time, stones, leaves, branches and other miscellaneous 'secret weapons' would fly out from every corner of the plaza.

When the Wooden Pile Array was activated, the miscellaneous items on the ground would become secret weapons for active attacks.

This directly caused the difficulty of the Wooden Pile Array to greatly increase.

"Ding!"

Chu Hen struck with his spear and deflected the incoming stone, and the powerful spear light directly shattered the stone into pieces.

"Whoosh!"

In the next moment, a maple leaf that was as red as fire flew over from his right side, accompanied by a rapid gust of wind, and a series of red afterimages appeared in the air.

At the same time, the wooden pile under Chu Hen's feet shifted to another place in an instant.

Facing this consecutive 'crises', Chu Hen did not panic in the slightest. When he lost his focus, his waist exerted a force, and his entire body was almost parallel to the ground.

Following that, with a twist of his body, he threw out the Devil Slayer Spear and accurately stabbed the maple leaf.

The sharp point of the spear pierced through the leaves of the maple leaf and lifted it towards the end.

Following that, Chu Hen once again somersaulted and steadily landed on the ground outside the Wooden Pile Array.

"Buzz!"

Immediately after, the leaf at the tip of the spear shattered into fine dust like a burst of foam.

"Good skill!" At this moment, a hearty laugh sounded out.

Chu Hen turned around, and saw that the one who came was He Qingyuan.

"Senior brother Qingyuan!"

"Hehe, Junior Brother Chu Hen is truly talented. It's only been less than half a month and you've already reached such a level. You really make me ashamed!"

"Senior brother Qingyuan, you must be joking."

"No, no, absolutely not. I only managed to stand firmly on the wooden piles after half a month. Back then, we were even mocked by Senior Brother Ji Xian for a long time!"

Ji Xian?

Chu Hen was slightly surprised. He had seen this name before on Nebula Pavilion's Star Score Ranking.

Ji Xian was ranked first on the Star Score Ranking, and was also one of the direct disciples of Mentor Xi Lan. With a total Star Score of more than a hundred thousand points, Ji Xian was fully deserving of being called the number one of the Heavenly Star Martial Mansion.

"Junior Brother Chu Hen, with your talent, you might even be able to compare to Senior Brother Ji Xian in the future." He Qingyuan said.

Chu Hen laughed, and did not say much on this matter, and immediately asked, "Senior brother Qingyuan, why are you here alone? What about the others?"

Today was the day that Mentor Xi Lan would teach.

Due to the previous times' ‘impoliteness', Chu Hen had come early today.

He Qingyuan shook his head, "Today's lesson is canceled."

"It's been cancelled again?" Chu Hen was startled.

He Qingyuan also found it somewhat funny. It had already been so long, but Chu Hen had never heard Xi Lan teach a single lesson. He Qingyuan patted Chu Hen on his shoulder, and said, "That's right! Three days later, we need to go to the Tianchi Mountain Range for training, and this will be the first time for Mentor Xi Lan to lead a team, so we need to get prepared."

"Tianchi Mountain Range?"

A flash of astonishment flashed across Chu Hen's eyes. Wasn't Big Brother Long Qingyang going to the Tianchi Mountain Range?

Half a month had passed since last Star Rifle Conference. During this period, Chu Hen had twice gone to find Long Xuanshuang to inquire about news of Long Qingyang, but he had never returned.

This had always been a concern in Chu Hen's heart.

If they were going to the Tianchi Mountain Range this time, perhaps he might be able to check it out along the way.

"Senior brother Qingyuan, can we newbies go?" Chu Hen asked.

"Yes, the requirement for registering for the 'Hunting in Tianchi Mountain' is that you have to be in the academy for less than three years, and have strength above Rank Nine of Vein Opening Stage. You are qualified to participate in the training."

"Is that so?" Chu Hen's eyes lit up.

"Mm, let's go back and prepare! We'll gather at the Seven Stars Plaza in three days."

After conversing with He Qingyuan for a while, Chu Hen returned to the place he lived.

The news of the experiential learning operation 'Hunting in the Tianchi Mountain' had already spread throughout the Heavenly Star Martial Mansion.

Upon hearing that the one leading the group was Mentor Xi Lan, everyone rushed to register. Of course, there were also a small portion of people who were not willing to participate in this event because they were afraid of the crises in the Tianchi Mountain Range.

Chu Hen returned to his residence and started to do some simple tidying up.

"There are still three days. I can take the Origin Accumulation Pill."

In the past few days or so, Chu Hen had basically practiced the Devil Slayer Spear Technique perfectly on the Wooden Pile Array, and studied the skills in the Ice Sealing Seal Spell that he had just started to master. Now that the Strength of True Essence in his body had become more stable, it was the right time to take the Origin Accumulation Pill.

"Buzz!"

With a flash of white light, a small jade bottle appeared in his hand.

After removing the stopper, a strong medicinal fragrance wafted out from the bottle. Chu Hen poured the Origin Accumulation Pill into his palm, and the dark red pill contained a hidden yet restless Energy Strength.

Chu Hen's eyes surged with a faint heat.

"This Origin Accumulation Pill should be able to help me break through the Rank Four of the Essence Mastering Stage!" Immediately, Chu Hen popped the Origin Accumulation Pill into his mouth, and the Pill melted in his mouth and slid down his throat into his stomach.

At that moment, a wave of powerful energy surged out in Chu Hen's body like a hot spring…