Celestial Dragon Sword Venerable

"Yes, I’ve recovered."

Ye Tianling nodded, responding to Lin Yuyan.

In this world, he had known Lin Yuyan since they were very young.

Back then, the Lin Family knew that his mother, Long Qingzhuo, was the Dragon Race Saintess. Their intention in having Lin Yuyan spend time with Ye Tianling was obvious—they hoped the two would develop feelings for each other from a young age.

Unfortunately, Ye Tianling was later found to have an "Innate Deficiency," so the Lin Family’s interest waned.

Later, Lin Yuyan displayed an unbelievably prodigious talent for cultivation. Just after turning sixteen, she unlocked the battle power of her Three Souls and Seven Spirits, and her Realm instantly broke through to the Sixth Change of Sword Void Realm.

Afterward, upon entering the Blood-Colored Wilderness, the First World of the True Void Divine Realm, she managed to leave the Forbidden Area in just half a year. She broke through to the Sword Tribulation First Refining Realm and was then specially recruited by the War Dragon Academy.

And so, Lin Yuyan and Ye Tianling became complete strangers.

"Ye Tianling, congratulations. Now that you’ve recovered, are you heading to Qianyang Prefecture to try and get into the War Dragon Academy? The annual entrance exams have indeed started. But it’s extremely difficult to get into the academy these days. Are you prepared?"

Lin Yuyan’s Qi Blood Power was formidable, and Ye Tianling could faintly sense a thread of danger from her.

In other words, in the real world, Lin Yuyan’s Sword Tribulation First Refining Realm was high enough to pose a threat to Ye Tianling.

’My current Middle Stage of Sword Void Seven Transformations isn’t that far from the Sword Tribulation First Refining Realm. But in the real world, she can actually make me feel threatened... It seems this world is tougher than I imagined. Still, if this were a fight to the death, I’m confident I could kill her the instant she made a move.’

Ye Tianling ran a battle simulation in his mind using his Mechanical Heart and felt a measure of confidence.

Ye Tianling was lost in thought and didn’t respond right away, leading Lin Yuyan to assume he lacked confidence and was unprepared.

"Ye Tianling, don’t feel bad. Relax, with your Dragon Race bloodline, it shouldn’t be too hard. When the time comes, I’ll ask my Master to look out for you. And if things don’t go perfectly, don’t be discouraged. You can always start as an Outer Disciple."

Lin Yuyan, as if having a sudden realization, immediately tried to console Ye Tianling.

However, after coming to this conclusion, the look of ’interest’ in her eyes clearly diminished.

Ye Tianling looked a little surprised. He hadn’t expected Lin Yuyan to be thinking along those lines.

Regardless, her intention to ’help’ was a kind gesture in its own right.

"Thank you, but that won’t be necessary. I’m not going for the exam this time, although I don’t think it would be very difficult."

"Er—Ye Tianling, I didn’t mean to look down on you. I know about your circumstances; I heard my father mention them before... The fact that you’ve managed to emerge from that shadow is already a huge step forward.

"You’re almost twenty, so you are getting a bit of a late start with your cultivation. But as long as you have a firm Dao Heart, the gap won’t be that great.

"It only took me half a year to leave the Forbidden Area of the Blood-Colored Wilderness World and enter the Second Heaven of the True Void Divine Realm, the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Cave World.

"But I owe a lot of that to your mother’s guidance.

"Back then, she gave me some pointers on my cultivation technique and even improved the Taiyin Talisman Scripture I was practicing. The improved version was perfectly suited to my constitution, which is why I am where I am today..."

Lin Yuyan seemed to grow nostalgic as she recalled the past.

She shared many details, allowing Ye Tianling to understand that Lin Yuyan’s meteoric rise was due to the guidance his mother, Long Qingzhuo, had given her.

Ye Tianling knew very well how talented his mother was. With her Soul Talent, the Soul Mirror, Long Qingzhuo’s comprehension abilities were simply extraordinary.

And since Long Qingzhuo had tailor-made the Taiyin Talisman Scripture for her, Lin Yuyan’s success was only natural. After all, Lin Yuyan’s own talent wasn’t bad, or Long Qingzhuo would never have taken notice of her and offered guidance in the first place.

’However, if that was the case, then the Lin Family’s behavior over the past few years was rather out of line.’

’After all, while the Lin Family hadn’t become Long Qingzhuo’s enemy, they certainly hadn’t maintained any friendly ties either.’

Ye Tianling fell silent for a moment, not responding to Lin Yuyan.

Lin Yuyan was a bit arrogant and self-righteous, but Ye Tianling’s Soul Talent, the Soul Mirror, detected no malice from her. So he just listened quietly as she stated her opinions with an air of superiority.

"...Oh, right, I’ve been talking so much, but I still don’t know how you’re doing. How is your progress with condensing Battle Power Dao Patterns? Is your cultivation in the Blood-Colored Wilderness World going well? It’s a shame I’m not there anymore. Otherwise, I’d give you the Super Divine Level Battle Soul I used to cultivate with. It would make things much easier for you."

Ye Tianling rubbed his forehead. He was starting to get a clear picture of her. This Lin Yuyan was the type to get overly familiar, fast.

"My situation is just so-so. I’m just getting by. After all, I used to be an idiot, so what can you expect? You must be doing exceptionally well at the War Dragon Academy, Yuyan?"

At his words, Lin Yuyan blushed slightly. "At the War Dragon Academy, everyone’s a genius, and they’re all so nice. You’ll know what I mean when you get there. You’ll absolutely love it. I’m doing... all right, I suppose. I’m currently living in the Human Level Courtyard.

"Once I pass a few more difficult trials and move into an Earth Level courtyard, I’ll be able to bring followers to cultivate with me."

As she said this, her pretty face grew even redder. "When that time comes... don’t turn me down, but... how about I choose you?"

"Choose me?"

Ye Tianling was genuinely surprised.

"That’s right. It’s not about really making you my follower. I’ll just use the spot to get you in. Then, even if the Lin Family finds out, there’s nothing they’ll be able to do. But you can’t tell anyone about this beforehand, okay?"

Her face was all flushed, making her look rather adorable.

Though she had hushed her voice, Yuan Haoning, who was right beside Ye Tianling, heard every word with perfect clarity.

Yuan Haoning’s lips parted as if to retort, but in the end, she said nothing.

’With Ye Tianling’s talent of a Hundred Battle Power Dao Patterns, he needs you, Lin Yuyan, to get him into the War Dragon Academy? Seriously?’

’If he chooses not to test, that’s one thing. But if he does, he’ll pass without any issues. His talent would be enough to stun everyone instantly.’

Yuan Haoning shot Lin Yuyan a cool glance. She clearly felt a flicker of inexplicable hostility toward this ’self-righteous’ girl.

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