Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 27: Leaving a Name on the Celestial Stele

Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Leaving a Name on the Celestial Stele

Sun Hao’s electric gaze scanned the area, searching for Lin Xuan’s figure.

Beside him, Sun Tian pointed to the dazzling young man at the center of the crowd and said, "That’s Lin Xuan."

What? Sun Hao was stunned, his eyes practically popping out of their sockets. That dazzling genius is Lin Xuan? How is that possible?

"Don’t joke with me, little brother," Sun Hao said, unable to believe it.

Sun Tian replied, "I’m not joking. I’d recognize that kid even if he were burned to ashes. That’s him. He really is Lin Xuan."

How is this possible? Sun Hao was dumbfounded. In his mind, Lin Xuan was only slightly famous back in Cloud Sea City. Upon arriving at the Heavenly Dao Academy, he should have been just another ordinary person, completely unworthy of notice. But reality had just slapped him hard across the face.

Even after coming to the Heavenly Dao Academy, Lin Xuan was still as dazzling as ever. It was as if he had become the undisputed top genius among the new students. This is simply unbelievable. Sun Hao was utterly bewildered.

Sun Tian added from the side, "That kid refined a top-grade Quality One elixir. His future is limitless. They’re calling him the Young Pill King. Everyone else wants to befriend him, so we’d better not make a move."

Young Pill King! When Sun Hao heard those words, his mind went blank and he nearly fainted. He had never imagined Lin Xuan possessed such talent. It seems there’s truly no chance for revenge now.

He withdrew his gaze and sighed. "Little brother, forget about getting revenge. Keep a low profile from now on and whatever you do, don’t provoke him again. Otherwise, our family will be wiped out."

"I know." Sun Tian sighed and lowered his head dejectedly.

At that moment, several elders walked out from within the Heavenly Dao Academy. One announced loudly, "Quiet, please!"

Instantly, the scene quieted down as all the young geniuses turned to look.

"I am Elder Zhou of the Heavenly Dao Academy, and I am in charge of new student registration. Please come over here to check in," he announced. "By the way, the top student from each city, please let me know. There will be a special reward for you."

A special reward! Gasps of surprise rippled through the crowd upon hearing this. There were many cities in the Great Xia Dynasty, and it seemed the top student from each would receive something. This was a delightful surprise.

Lin Xuan also felt a sense of anticipation. He was the top student from Cloud Sea City. I wonder what my reward will be?

Soon, everyone was queued up to register. When it was Lin Xuan’s turn, Elder Zhou smiled and said, "You must be Lin Xuan, right? I’ve heard your name before. Young fellow, are you interested in becoming my disciple?"

Huh? Lin Xuan was taken aback, not expecting the elder to make such an offer.

Just then, another elder nearby snorted coldly. "Lao Zhou, you’re a cunning one, aren’t you? Bringing up accepting a disciple already?"

"Kid, don’t listen to him. Become my disciple instead," this elder declared. "My strength is no weaker than Lao Zhou’s, and I also have a pretty granddaughter. What do you say? Come to my side."

"Lao Zhao, you call your granddaughter pretty?" Elder Zhou rolled his eyes. "Quit talking nonsense. Your granddaughter is average at best. Lin Xuan, don’t listen to him. Come with me. I’m skilled in swordsmanship; I can forge you into a top-tier swordsman."

The two elders began to bicker. Soon, several other elders came over, all of them wanting to recruit Lin Xuan. The other geniuses could only watch with envy.

When Sun Hao witnessed this scene, he drew in a sharp breath. Elder Zhou, Elder Zhao... these men were all famous figures in the Heavenly Dao Academy. They were all powerful elders whose strength had reached the Grandmaster realm. They were figures who stood high above the rest, beings others could only look up to in awe. Usually, they were incredibly stern and authoritative within the academy. Becoming their disciple was as difficult as reaching for the stars.

Yet now, they were being so friendly and amicable toward Lin Xuan, even fighting amongst themselves to take him as a disciple. The contrast is just too great! It was so great that Sun Hao felt dazed, as if he were caught in a dream.

Lin Xuan was also a bit bewildered; he didn’t know any of these elders. He said, "Elders, could you perhaps allow me to first understand more about the Heavenly Dao Academy before I make a decision?"

"Alright, alright, no problem," Elder Zhou nodded. He then turned to the other elders and said, "Disperse, all of you. Let’s not talk about disciples for now. We need to get their information registered first."

The other elders then scattered to continue registering the new students.

After all the new students’ information was recorded, Elder Zhou and the others stood up, leading Lin Xuan and the rest into the Heavenly Dao Academy. Along the way, they explained the layout of the academy.

Although the Heavenly Dao Academy was just a martial arts academy, it covered a vast area, even larger than Cloud Sea City itself. It was divided into many zones, including a residential district, training areas, alchemy zones, the Library Pavilion, a cafeteria, gardens, medicinal gardens, and even a place for pets.

Finally, Elder Zhou led the group to a massive plaza. He announced, "The top student from each city, please step forward. It is now time for your special reward." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Lin Xuan and a few others stepped out, their faces filled with anticipation. Someone asked, "Elder, what is the reward?"

Elder Zhou announced, "As the top student from your respective cities, you have now earned the right to inscribe your name on the Celestial Stele."

Inscribe a name on the Celestial Stele? The crowd was astonished, and Lin Xuan was curious as well. He asked, "What does it mean to inscribe a name on the Celestial Stele?"

Elder Zhou smiled. "The Celestial Stele is a treasure of the Heavenly Dao Academy. It’s a stone tablet, but it is no ordinary stone. It was forged from a meteorite that fell from the heavens, and what’s more, this stele has absorbed the blood of a Serpent. By inscribing your name on the Celestial Stele, you can absorb a trace of that Serpent’s blood. This will strengthen your physique and can even cause a heaven-shaking transformation of your constitution, akin to a complete rebirth."

Upon hearing this, a commotion erupted among the new students. The other geniuses looked at Lin Xuan and the few beside him, their eyes red with envy. They were intensely jealous.

The legendary Serpent’s blood! Even absorbing the tiniest trace would be enough for them to undergo a complete transformation.

Lin Xuan was naturally thrilled. A Serpent... that’s a creature of legend. Lin Xuan had only ever heard of them in myths and stories. He never expected that one of the first things he would do at the Heavenly Dao Academy was get the chance to absorb a Serpent’s blood.

This Heavenly Dao Academy truly is a Martial Arts Sacred Land! There are so many treasures here.

Sun Tian, Liu Ruyue, and the others looked on with undisguised envy.

Sun Hao sighed. "Don’t even think about it. Only the top student from each city gets a chance." His gaze fell on Lin Xuan as he muttered softly, "Once that kid inscribes his name on the Celestial Stele, his strength will grow even greater. He might even use this opportunity to break through directly to the Ninth Grade Martial Artist realm."

While the crowd was buzzing, Elder Zhou and several other elders worked together, casting an array to summon the Celestial Stele. A beam of light shot over from a distance, landing in the center of the plaza.

It was a tall stone tablet, somewhat similar to the one used for testing cultivation. However, this stele was far more massive and ancient. As it stood there, it felt like a primeval mountain pressing down on the crowd, making it hard for them to breathe.

"Alright, when your name is called, come up and write your name on the Celestial Stele."

"Zhang Yang!"

A short-haired young man excitedly walked over. He stood before the Celestial Stele and, with trembling hands, wrote his name.

The next moment, the stele burst with light as a Serpent’s roar echoed out. The sky and earth trembled. Countless people felt as if a giant Serpent had flown out from the stele to coil between heaven and earth. Overwhelmed, their bodies trembled, and many were compelled to fall to their knees.

"HAHAHA!" Seeing the new students staggering in fear, Elder Zhou and the others couldn’t help but laugh heartily. But when their gazes fell upon Lin Xuan, they paused in surprise. Lin Xuan simply stood there, unmoved, seemingly unaffected by the display. It was quite strange. Could this kid actually resist the Serpent’s might?

"Whoa! I feel a power!" Zhang Yang suddenly exclaimed. He felt a potent new force inside him. He knew if he refined it, his physique would be significantly enhanced.

"Next, Wu Ming."

Soon, the second genius went up, then the third, and the fourth...

Finally, it was Lin Xuan’s turn.

The moment he stepped forward, countless gazes focused on him. Even Elder Zhou and the other elders watched with eager anticipation.

I wonder how much Serpent’s blood this youngster can absorb?