Chapter 1046

Chapter 1046: Qian Bing’s Ambition

“From now on, if any sects approach our affiliated academies, handle them according to this standard,” Xu Fan said lightly.

“Yes, Master.”

In the Source Realm, within the largest illusion.

Xiao Luofan approached the Endless Challenge area.

“I want to challenge a special level,” she said, looking up at the sky in the private mystical challenge space.

Instantly, countless light curtains appeared around Xiao Luofan. Each light curtain displayed the image of a prominent fighter from the sect.

There were disciples, peak masters, and elders.

Xiao Luofan watched as one figure after another passed by.

“Why isn’t there a challenge level for Brother Zhang?” Xiao Luofan asked curiously.

“There is no specific data for Zhang Xueling during that period, so it cannot form a special challenge level,” Lord Grape’s voice replied.

“Then can I challenge a Grand Elder from the same period?” Xiao Luofan suddenly suggested whimsically, wanting nothing more than to witness the Grand Elder’s magnificent presence.

“Challenging the Grand Elder will cost you half of your points. I do not recommend choosing the Master as your challenge,” Lord Grape kindly advised.

“I just want to see the fighting strength of the Grand Elder from my time. I hope Lord Grape can support me,” Xiao Luofan said, glancing at her points. Half would be enough.

“Okay.”

Once Lord Grape finished speaking, the personal small world Xiao Luofan occupied began to shift, and she found herself appearing on a mountain peak.

The Grand Elder, whom she respected the most, stood on another peak, and the two gazed at each other from across the mountains.

“You attack first, to avoid feeling that this half of your points is wasted,” the data version of Xu Fan said to Xiao Luofan.

Without hesitation, Xiao Luofan unleashed her strongest devouring divine ability.

A black light enveloped Xu Fan, starting to consume.

But at that moment, an ion ray surged out from the black light, piercing directly through Xiao Luofan.

That ray seemed to lock onto her true spirit; no matter how she tried to evade, she could not escape the ray’s attack.

The battle ended, and Xiao Luofan returned to her private space.

She quietly looked at the points on her data panel and suddenly felt that spending half of her points was not worth it.

“The difference in fighting strength is too great; it only leads to an instant defeat,” Lord Grape’s voice commented.

“Thank you for informing me, Lord Grape. I will work hard to cultivate, aiming not to be instantly defeated by the Grand Elder,” Xiao Luofan said with determination in her eyes.

Inside the Number One Body Refinement Academy, Xiong Li excitedly looked at the academy’s treasury, now filled for the first time.

“The sect’s loan can be repaid, and we will have enough money to recruit more disciples.”

“Lord Grape, I want to invite three teams from the earth construction lineage to expand the academy.”

Xiong Li then glanced at Zhuang Ling beside him.

“You are in charge of enrollment; this time, the enrollment quota is three hundred million,” Xiong Li declared grandly.

After so many years, he finally became wealthy.

"Three hundred million disciples might be a bit too much," Zhuang Ling said with concern, feeling like she was watching her man spend money recklessly.

"It’s not too many. I just checked with Lord Grape, and it’s within our means."

"As long as we get through the next two or three thousand years, we can harvest a large amount of Immortal Jade annually."

"That way, we can gather enough resources to refine Postnatal Spiritual Treasures," Xiong Li said, his eyes sparkling with ambition.

Originally, his goal in founding the academy was to earn Immortal Jade for the sect and to get himself a decent celestial tool. But now, his ambitions had shifted towards gathering the necessary resources to refine Postnatal Spiritual Treasures.

"Once our academy flourishes, we’ll ensure every brother and sister in the sect has their own set of resources to refine Postnatal Spiritual Treasures," Xiong Li declared enthusiastically.

"What about me?" Zhuang Ling asked softly from the side.

"Absolutely," Xiong Li responded without hesitation.

Since Zhuang Ling joined the academy, Xiong Li had noticed her knack for detail amidst her seemingly rough demeanor. She had managed some of the academy’s most challenging aspects with remarkable efficiency.

Additionally, her role as a teacher had significantly boosted the students’ morale.

"Today, our academy has achieved a great harvest; it’s time to celebrate."

"Lord Grape, could you ask Song Shidi from the Delicacies Lineage to organize a grand feast for the entire academy? How much Immortal Jade would that cost?" Xiong Li inquired.

"If you provide your own ingredients, based on the number of students, it would cost 13,000 Immortal Jade," Lord Grape’s voice echoed.

"On second thought, I’ll just buy more ingredients and have the academy’s chef prepare the feast," Xiong Li decided after a moment’s thought.

Just then, a student in the academy suddenly advanced to the Overcoming Tribulations stage.

Xiong Li immediately sensed the surge in energy.

"Quick, activate the Overcoming Tribulations platform and gather all the students! I want to give them a live demonstration on how to withstand heavenly tribulation," Xiong Li exclaimed with excitement.

Good news kept coming for the academy. After reaching the Overcoming Tribulations stage, students could advance to the Great Ascension stage, effectively graduating from the academy.

Upon graduation, they could start earning Immortal Jade to pay off their tuition debts.

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Number 18 Comprehensive Academy was founded by Qian Bing along with several other brothers.

The academy specialized in unconventional paths, focusing on alchemy, Artifact Crafting and Formations, charms, puppetry, and Deadly Poisons.

He marketed the academy by promising that even those without talent could find a place.

No tuition was required until they were officially enrolled.

Moreover, talented individuals could enroll with a loan after passing an assessment, and they only needed to pay their tuition a thousand years after graduation.

Thus, Qian Bing’s academy had the largest number of students among all academies.

At that moment, he was in his office, reviewing information about nearby Immortal Sects.

"Friendly reminder, the sect leaders or Grand Elders of the two Immortal Sects near the academy have all visited the Hidden Spirit Sect," Lord Grape kindly informed him.

"Does that mean we have no chance at all?" Qian Bing asked, slightly disappointed.

Although he had helped Senior Brother empty the Duanjin Immortal Sect’s treasury, his own share was minimal.

Even if he sold everything, it wouldn’t cover his debts within the sect.

"It seems the academy’s growth will have to rely on gradual accumulation over time," Qian Bing sighed, but then quickly regained his spirit.

"The Immortal Realm where I am is second only to Star Yuexian in prosperity. With good management, it will surely surpass the Golden Academy and bring substantial Immortal Jade to the sect."

"And it will also secure resources for myself~"

Qian Bing felt the need to set a personal goal to keep himself motivated.

"Lord Grape, how much Immortal Jade is needed to purchase a Golden Immortal puppet made by the sect?" Qian Bing asked a question he had previously been too hesitant to ask.

"At cost, it’s 400 billion Immortal Jade," Lord Grape replied.

"Just 400 billion Immortal Jade! Once I clear my debts and expand the academy," Qian Bing encouraged himself.

"Then, I can earn 100 million Immortal Jade a year, meaning it will only take 4,000 years to gather 400 billion Immortal Jade."

He practiced the art of puppet manipulation, a path he had developed under the guidance of the Grand Elder, making it uniquely his own.