In the fiery red light in Xiao Yan’s hand, there was a scroll of pale red, from which the scorching heat emanated. His gaze penetrated the light, carefully scanning the pale red scroll, and faintly, he could see some inscriptions. “Nine-layer Phoenix Fire Decree, Intermediate Earth Tier.” A few simple words caused Xiao Yan to swallow hard. An Intermediate Earth Tier, this level of cultivation technique was the highest-grade one Xiao Yan had seen since his birth. Even if such a technique were placed in the Black Corner Region, a place where illicit goods circulate on the continent, it would surely stir up a storm. Countless forces would fight to the death for this scroll. And yet, now, this scroll, whose value was incalculable, had fallen so simply into Xiao Yan’s hands; it was truly somewhat dramatic. Tossing the light scroll in his hand, Xiao Yan felt a heavy sensation. The thing that even in his dreams was difficult to obtain was now spewed out at will in this mysterious library. The richness of the collection at the Canaan Academy left Xiao Yan awestruck. Bai Shan, Wu Hao, and Hu Jia fixed their eyes on the fiery red light in Xiao Yan’s hand. This scroll was the most shocking item they had encountered so far. Although they did not know what it was, they could vaguely guess its tier.
“Heh, the three of you, what’s wrong? Don’t you want to chase after your own targets, or do you still think about snatching it from me?” Tossing the fiery red light, Xiao Yan smiled. Although the three of them were powerful, Xiao Yan had Xun’er as an ally. Even if it came to a fight, they wouldn’t get an easy win.
“Ha ha, Junior Xiao Yan, you’re joking. But as you said earlier, these things depend on fate. You being able to grasp it is your skill. But if you can take it out of the light, then that’s when you truly possess it. Otherwise, I’ll be the example,” Bai Shan glanced at the fiery red light in Xiao Yan’s hand and smiled faintly. “I’m quite curious to see if Junior Xiao Yan has such luck.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s brows furrowed slightly. He exchanged a glance with Xun’er, tightly gripping the fiery red light in his right hand while slowly raising his left to gently touch the light.
Seeing Xiao Yan’s actions, Bai Shan’s heart tightened, his eyes fixating on Xiao Yan’s hand.
Radiance shot out, and streams of light continuously flew past the five of them. However, no one was in the mood to intercept. All eyes were on Xiao Yan. For these treasures, many had a ‘if I can’t have it, neither can you’ mentality, and so they were eager to see Xiao Yan’s frustrated expression if he failed.
As his palm touched the light, a scorching feeling spread from his palm. But for Xiao Yan, who often dealt with fire, this temperature was nothing.
His palm gradually pushed into the light, and after a moment, he finally felt a slight resistance. Xiao Yan exhaled slowly, gritting his teeth as he pressed down forcefully. The fiery red light suddenly burst out. Then, with a look of joy on his face, his hand quickly pulled out of the light, holding a dark red scroll.
“Haha, seems my luck is good,” Xiao Yan held the dark red scroll, his excitement evident.
“Hmph.” Seeing Xiao Yan’s success, Bai Shan’s expression soured. He coldly snorted and turned his gaze away, starting to search for another target.
Hu Jia and Wu Hao also looked at the dark red scroll in Xiao Yan’s hand with envy. After a while, they too turned to search for their own targets.
“Hehe, congratulations, Xiao Yan gege,” Xun’er tilted her head and smiled at Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan smiled, gently stroking the dark red scroll. After a while, he tossed it to Xun’er, smiling, “This technique is useless to me. If you like it, I’ll give it to you. I’ve never given you anything so valuable before.”
“This guy is really generous. That’s an Earth Tier technique…” Although Bai Shan and the others were focused on finding their own targets, they saw Xiao Yan toss the technique to Xun’er. When they heard his words, they were stunned, and their expressions became strange. An Earth Tier technique is priceless, and this guy was just giving it away?
“Uh?” Xun’er, surprised, shook her head softly. “During the competition, I noticed the color and power of your fighting aura. The technique you are currently practicing is probably only Profound Tier, right?”
“Temporarily, yes,” Xiao Yan nodded helplessly. The Burning Decree had indeed only evolved to the Profound Tier.
“Then why are you giving it to me? This technique is clearly fire-attribute, perfect for you,” Xun’er pouted.
“Due to certain reasons, I can’t change my technique. So, apart from giving it to you, I have no other use for it,” Xiao Yan shrugged. He couldn’t explain the Burning Decree too clearly, so to avoid Xun’er asking further, he put on a stern face. “Take it or leave it.”
Seeing Xiao Yan’s expression, Xun’er smiled sweetly. “Alright, I do need a transitional technique, and this is just right.”
“By the way, Xiao Yan gege, what do you need? Let Xun’er help you find it,” Xun’er whispered.
“I need a Sound Wave Fighting Technique,” Xiao Yan frowned and sighed. “I don’t know if I can find one here.”
“A Sound Wave Fighting Technique?” Xun’er paused, then pondered. “Such a niche technique is extremely rare. Low-level ones can be found, but I doubt those are what you’re looking for. High-level ones are extremely difficult to find. Sigh, we can only hope for some luck.”
“Mm.” Xiao Yan nodded, looking up at the dense cluster of lights in the air. He felt a bit dizzy. The treasures in this library were terrifyingly numerous. If the people in the Black Corner Region knew, they would go crazy. No wonder this library was hidden so well, guarded by two mysterious gray-robed men of terrifying strength.
After giving the Earth Tier technique to Xun’er, Xiao Yan closed his eyes again, relying on his soul perception to sense the energy lights. Xun’er, lacking such a strong soul perception, could only rely on her instincts, but her chances of getting something were low. Even after grabbing several lights, she hadn’t found what she needed.
The other three in the library, after much effort, had obtained some items that were barely satisfactory and could be easily taken out of the lights. Bai Shan got a nearly transparent silk armor, which had incredible defensive power, surpassing the inner armor Yun Yun had given him in the Jia Ma Empire. Hu Jia got a purple pill, though its purpose was unknown. As for Wu Hao, he seemed to have gotten a Fighting Technique, but he didn’t reveal its level. Therefore, except for himself, Xiao Yan and the others didn’t know its use.
At this point, only ten minutes remained of the hour limit to stay in the library. Yet, the Sound Wave Fighting Technique Xiao Yan desired had not appeared.
A pale green figure flashed down from the air. Wiping sweat from her forehead, Xun’er held up a ball of light, saying, “A Magic Core of a sixth-rank Magical Beast is a good thing, but it’s not what we need.”
Xiao Yan nodded. As time passed, his soul perception tightened. At one moment, his soul force reached its limit, and his heart trembled. The entire room’s soul perception detected a tiny vibration, transmitting it to his brain.
“This vibration…”
Xiao Yan’s eyes snapped open, and his body shot towards the light like a cannonball, his hand grabbing the light and landing firmly.
“Xiao Ge, did you get it?” Xun’er asked urgently.
Xiao Yan slowly opened the light, his gaze scanning it, first nodding, then sighing in disappointment. “It’s indeed a Sound Wave Fighting Technique, but it’s only a High Yellow Tier. It’s quite a difference from what I expected.”
“What should we do? Should we wait a bit longer?” Xun’er hesitated.
“We don’t have enough time,” Xiao Yan sighed, looking up to see Bai Shan’s gloating expression. He shook his head, not bothering to respond. “Forget it, let’s go. It’s a low level, but we can make do for now.”
With that, he turned and headed back the way they came.
“Hehe, looks like you’re the unluckiest one, Xiao Yan,” Bai Shan, followed by Hu Jia and Wu Hao, smirked, enjoying Xiao Yan’s dejected look.
“Itching for a fight?” Xiao Yan’s steps halted, and he sneered.
Bai Shan’s expression changed, and he laughed faintly, not speaking. In his heart, he thought, “You can be smug now, but when we get to the Inner Academy, you’ll see!”
Seeing Bai Shan fall silent, Xiao Yan scoffed and gave the room’s slowing energy lights a final glance. Sighing, he turned to leave.
“Shoo!”
Just as Xiao Yan turned, a light in the room suddenly brightened, and a sharp, unusual sound filled the room, causing Xiao Yan and the others to feel a brief daze.
The daze lasted only a moment before Xiao Yan’s footsteps stopped abruptly. He turned, his speed reaching its peak as he shot toward one of the energy lights.
As Xiao Yan moved, a transparent energy light shot out from the shield, and with its appearance, the sharp sound waves spread out in ripples, filling the room.
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