Chapter 136: 136 Divine Valley

Chapter 136: Chapter 136 Divine Valley

The platform was destroyed, and dust filled the sky.

The situation of Feng Wuchen and Bai Kong was unknown to everyone.

Who lost and who won, everyone was very much looking forward to it.

“The strength of those two is truly terrifying, comparable to the Sixth Layer of the Yuandan Realm!” an elder said gravely. If it weren’t for their joining hands, they probably wouldn’t have been able to withstand this terrifying energy.

Older Elder Su couldn’t help but wryly smile, “Feng Wuchen’s strength has already surpassed that of this old man.”

“It’s hard to tell who won with such a terrible force,” Xing Tianfeng frowned, very anxious.

One principal shook his head, “It’s hard to say. Bai Kong has two Spiritual Artifacts and is extremely powerful. With the third move of the Qinghong Sword Technique, he can produce tremendous power, enough to compete with Feng Wuchen’s Earth Grade Martial Skill.”

“Feng Wuchen’s physical body is extremely terrifying, beyond our imagination. Bai Kong may not necessarily be able to defeat him,” Zhenyuntian stated.

“Bai Kong has been through numerous battles and is not easy to defeat,” an elder from Shuiyun Academy said.

However, while they were all speculating, the dust on the platform had gradually dissipated, and two blurry figures appeared in everyone’s line of sight.

At that moment, everyone fell silent.

On the platform, they saw Feng Wuchen supporting the seriously injured Bai Kong as they walked down.

And on the platform, the platform had been leveled to the ground, and a giant pit ten feet in diameter was blasted into it, a sight that was quite shocking.

“Feng Wuchen won!”

“It’s actually Feng Wuchen! Bai Kong lost!”

“I can’t believe it. Feng Wuchen is too terrifying! He can still stand!”

The students were all astonished. The entire venue erupted, as the powerful and most hopeful candidate for first place, Bai Kong, lost to Feng Wuchen.

“Big Brother Feng won! Haha! Big Brother Feng won!” Liu Qingyang laughed excitedly, his face flushed red.

The Sky Shadow cavalry and the soldiers of the Black Qi Army were all cheering loudly, each face filled with excitement and elation.

“Our academy has won first place!” Elder Su also couldn’t help shouting excitedly.

“Finally, we can hold our heads high,” Xing Tianfeng said with a happy smile. Looking back on the many years Tianyan Academy had always been at the bottom, it was rare for them to soar this time, and Xing Tianfeng’s eyes were slightly wet.

If it wasn’t for Feng Wuchen, Tianyan Academy would probably still be at the bottom this time.

Although the principal and elders of Shuiyun Academy were somewhat disappointed, they were very satisfied with Bai Kong’s performance, as he had indeed given his all.

“Who would have thought that this year’s Talent Ranking Tournament would produce such a terrifying talent like Feng Wuchen,” an elder laughed.

“With Feng Wuchen taking first place, Tianyan Academy is sure to become famous throughout the four great empires!”

“He is a junior with great potential. In a few more years, Feng Wuchen will surely surpass us old fellows.”

“Principal Xing, congratulations! You’ve taken on such a talented student!”

The academy’s senior officials praised one after another, all envious of Xing Tianfeng for having such a talented student.

Following that, the principal of Shuiyun Academy announced, “Feng Wuchen is victorious!”

Glancing at Feng Wuchen, the principal of Shuiyun Academy continued, “Feng Wuchen has won first place in this Genius Ranking Tournament!”

“Congratulations, Brother Feng!” Ling Xiaoxiao congratulated him joyfully, showing a sweet and charming smile.

“Big Brother Feng! You’re awesome!” Liu Qingyang gave a thumbs-up.

“Feng Wuchen! You did great! You’ve made our academy proud!” Mu Shan and Dong Wushuang praised one after another, also with excited smiles on their faces.

Students from other academies also lavished praise on Feng Wuchen.

“What about second and third place?” a student asked in confusion.

Duan Henxi and Su Lieyang were still on the platform before, but such a terrifying release of energy had blasted them away as well.

Given that, how could second and third place be determined?

Everyone had seen the battle between Feng Wuchen and Bai Kong; although Bai Kong was defeated, second place was undoubtedly his. But for third place, who would it be, Duan Henxi or Su Lieyang?

“Bai Kong has taken second place in the Genius Ranking Tournament. Su Lieyang and Duan Henxi share third place. Due to special circumstances and after our consultation, all four may enter Spirit Lake to cultivate.” Not long after, following a discussion among several principals, the principal of Shuiyun Academy finally announced.

After a pause, the principal of Shuiyun Academy added, “They will enter Divine Valley after their injuries have fully healed.”

“Two tied for third is a good solution; otherwise, it really would be hard to decide who gets third place.

“Whatever works. It doesn’t involve us anymore; we can only envy them. But speaking of which, Feng Wuchen’s strength is truly terrifying.”

“Having rewards is very nice, and there’s even the chance for promotion and nobility!”

None of the students had any objections; they were all envious.

“We both rank third? We can both enter Spirit Lake to cultivate?” Duan Henxi and Su Lieyang, both heavily wounded, looked at each other in astonishment.

After a moment of shock, an expression of ecstatic joy emerged on their pale faces.

The battle for the genius ranking ended, and Tianyan Academy undoubtedly became the most dazzling existence. Once the news spread, it would surely shake the four great Empires.

This genius ranking battle completely turned Tianyan Academy around, no longer last but first!

As for Feng Wuchen, who took the first place in the genius ranking battle, there’s even less need to say, he could absolutely shake the four great Empires.

Time slipped away while Feng Wuchen and the others were healing. After several hours, Feng Wuchen’s injuries had largely recovered, shocking everyone once again with the speed of his recovery.

The next morning, Feng Wuchen had already fully recovered. Bai Kong, Duan Henxi, Su Lieyang, and the others, despite taking Healing Pills and receiving help from the elders, had only managed to recover by and large.

By comparison, everyone was even more shocked.

Nothing is more discouraging than unfavorable comparisons to others.

It wasn’t until the afternoon that Bai Kong and the others’ injuries had recovered to a considerable extent. To not waste time, Feng Wuchen and the few others followed the four deans into the Divine Valley.

The other students could also cultivate at the foot of Divine Valley mountain. Even at the foot of the mountain, the Spiritual Energy was extremely dense, which greatly aided cultivation.

Just stepping into Divine Valley, the Spiritual Energy became even more intense, now like a fog, its thickness astonishing everyone.

Along the way, Feng Wuchen sensed the scent of many precious herbs and the pure energy aura of many heavenly and earthly treasures.

If only Divine Valley wasn’t under the control of the four great Empires, otherwise Feng Wuchen really wanted to clean out all the treasures in Divine Valley.

What puzzled Feng Wuchen even more was that the deeper he went into Divine Valley, the stronger the inexplicable call in his heart became.

Feng Wuchen didn’t know what was going on. He had thought it was an illusion at first, but now that intense call was truly present.

What exactly was calling to Feng Wuchen?

Feng Wuchen didn’t know, and he began to feel somewhat uneasy.

“I heard before that Divine Valley is very dangerous. Dean, could you tell me?” Feng Wuchen curiously asked while they were on their way.

Hearing this, Xing Tianfeng said with a light smile, “The mountain range where Divine Valley is located serves as a natural maze. Without knowing the path, entering means there is only one way out, and that is death. That’s the first thing. Second, Divine Valley has countless treasures, but they are guarded by ferocious beasts. As long as you don’t provoke them and they don’t discover you, there’s no danger. However, they are extremely sensitive to the scent of humans.”

“Ferocious beasts?” Feng Wuchen was slightly startled; he hadn’t sensed the presence of any ferocious beasts.

Moreover, the previous battles had caused such a commotion, which should have alarmed the ferocious beasts, so why had there been no roaring at all? Could it be that the ferocious beasts never leave their lairs?

Divine Valley was vast. Even if ferocious beasts did hear, it would only be akin to the buzzing of flies to them.

“Dean, are the ferocious beasts as powerful as those in Sacred Mountain of Beasts?” Duan Henxi curiously asked.

“Of course! There are Tianyuan Realm ferocious beasts in Divine Valley, extremely fearsome. However, Alchemists have medicine that can drive away ferocious beasts, so generally no beast would get close,” Xing Tianfeng said with a serene smile.

“Tianyuan Realm ferocious beasts aren’t afraid of those medicines,” Feng Wuchen shook his head, but he wasn’t afraid of the beasts. Not to mention those of the Tianyuan Realm, even more fearsome beasts wouldn’t dare to approach Feng Wuchen.

Ferocious beasts are very sensitive to aura, and Feng Wuchen carries Dragon Clan blood. The Dragon Clan is a supremely noble existence, and beasts wouldn’t dare to provoke him.

“That’s exactly why the four great Empires have forbidden anyone from rushing in,” Zhenyuntian said.

“In any case, it’s best for everyone to be careful,” Bai Kong said gravely. “Apart from ferocious beasts, there are also some natural poisons in Divine Valley, extremely deadly.”

With countless treasures in Divine Valley, naturally, there were also many dangers.

However, when Xing Tianfeng and the others started to go deeper into Divine Valley, the deans and elders began to sense that something was amiss.

“Strange,” all four deans stopped in their tracks, their expressions solemn.

“Dean, what’s wrong?” Su Lieyang asked confusedly, also becoming more vigilant.

“Divine Valley is too quiet! Having traveled this far, we should be able to sense the aura of ferocious beasts, but now, as we are approaching Spirit Lake, there is not a sign of them, not even a shadow,” Xing Tianfeng said gravely, feeling more and more puzzled.

“It is indeed strange! I really can’t sense the aura of any ferocious beasts. Could it be that they’ve been wiped out? I have a very bad feeling,” an elder furrowed his brows deeply.

“Everyone, be careful,” the Dean of Shuiyun Academy said soberly before continuing to move forward.

With the cultivation level of the deans and elders, their ability to sense was extremely strong; they couldn’t possibly fail to sense the aura of ferocious beasts. But now that they had entered deeply into Divine Valley and still saw no trace of beasts, nor sensed their aura, it was truly curious.

Everyone started to grow tense, except for Feng Wuchen, who seemed nonchalant, but his mind was occupied with thoughts.

“The call is getting stronger and stronger. What exactly is it?” Feng Wuchen felt both puzzled and curious, involuntarily looking in the direction of the call.

That was to Feng Wuchen’s left, and he didn’t know where it led.

“Dean, there are ferocious beast footprints here!” Duan Henxi suddenly pointed to the huge footprints not far away to the left.

There wasn’t just one footprint, but many, trailing off, densely packed with the footprints of ferocious beasts.

The direction of the massive footprints was exactly where Feng Wuchen had been looking. Were these footprints related to Feng Wuchen’s strong call?

Seeing those footprints, everyone was very surprised.

Xing Tianfeng furrowed his brows deeply and looked towards the direction of the footprints, questioning, “What happened in Divine Valley? These ferocious beast footprints look very panicked. They seem to be fleeing!”

“What could cause the ferocious beasts in Divine Valley to panic so severely that they would flee in groups?” Zhenyuntian was very puzzled, his expression growing more solemn.