190: Join the Alchemy Academy

After staying with Class Twenty-two for a while, Yang Lingchen bid farewell to Zhou Yunxi. He had a vital goal ahead: to Breakthrough to the Divine Origin Realm in one go and smoothly enter the Inner Court.

Upon returning to his dormitory, Yang Lingchen cautiously and quietly slipped into the haotian jade space.

His current cultivation had already reached the Peak of the ninth layer of the God Entry Realm. As long as he consumed this hard-won divine origin fruit, he had great confidence in breaking through to the Divine Origin Realm.

After the God Entry Realm, increasing each minor Realm was extremely difficult; advancing to a major Realm was even harder, akin to scaling a steep, sheer cliff.

Even many experts at the Peak of the ninth layer of the God Entry Realm remained stuck before this threshold for their entire lives, unable to cross it.

The Divine Origin Realm is a very special Realm. If an attempt to reach it fails, it will be very difficult to launch another attempt for a long time.

With a determined gaze, Yang Lingchen took out the divine origin fruit and swallowed it without hesitation. He then quickly sat cross-legged and began to focus entirely on refining it.

As the divine origin fruit entered his body, a violent yet incredibly pure surge of energy instantly spread through his limbs and bones like a surging tide.

Yang Lingchen endured the pain that felt like his body was being torn apart. Gritting his teeth, he circulated the mysterious and unpredictable Vast Heaven Art, refining the energy with desperate intensity.

Soon, under his exquisite refining techniques, this violent energy was transformed into precious Divine Origin.

At this moment, Yang Lingchen did not hesitate to activate all his Divine Origin Power, charging toward the barrier of the Divine Origin Realm like a brave and fearless lion.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these two days, Yang Lingchen had been tirelessly and frantically striking against the barrier of the Divine Origin Realm.

At this time, his brow was furrowed, his teeth were clenched, and the muscles on his face trembled slightly from extreme pain and focus. Suddenly, he let out a violent shout: "Break for me!"

Instantly, the Divine Origin Power within Yang Lingchen's body, as vast as an ocean, condensed into a majestic Dragon. It then charged toward the Divine Origin Realm barrier with an indomitable Aura.

“Boom boom boom boom...”

After a series of world-shaking explosions, Yang Lingchen successfully broke through to the First Layer of the Divine Origin Realm.

After the Breakthrough, Yang Lingchen slowly opened his eyes. A sharp light flickered within them, like brilliant stars in the night sky. His whole person was like a drawn sword, sharp and unstoppable, emitting a chilling Aura.

“Finally, a Breakthrough!”

At this moment, Yang Lingchen's entire temperament had undergone a world-shaking change compared to before. The field of energy he emitted also gave off a feeling of being sacred, inviolable, and incomparably majestic.

A month had already passed. Less than two months remained before his life-and-death battle with Song Qingyang.

To defeat Song Qingyang in two months, Yang Lingchen knew he had to raise his cultivation to at least the fourth layer of the Divine Origin Realm.

After all, Song Qingyang's cultivation had already reached the Peak of the ninth layer of the Divine Origin Realm, a height that inspired awe and fear.

After his Breakthrough, Yang Lingchen found his mentor, Zhou Yunxi, again and detailed his intention to be promoted to the Inner Court.

“Not bad, you really did Breakthrough to the Divine Origin Realm!” Zhou Yunxi showed an unmasked expression of admiration, her eyes full of relief and pleasant surprise.

“I broke through by chance,” Yang Lingchen said with a modest smile, a faint look of humility on his face.

“Let's go! I'll take you to the Inner Court assessment!”

Zhou Yunxi still highly appreciated Yang Lingchen. Moreover, her Wisdom Eye could see that Yang Lingchen was the kind of peerless Genius rarely seen in a hundred years; otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to beat a group of Inner Court students until they were as battered as pig heads while only at the seventh layer of the God Entry Realm.

Her only regret was that such a brilliant Genius had only attended two or three days of her classes before being about to become an Inner Court student.

The status of Inner Court students was much higher than that of Outer Court students, and in terms of benefits and treatment, there was a vast difference, like heaven and earth.

Under Zhou Yunxi's lead, Yang Lingchen arrived at the solemn Inner Court Assessment Hall.

Although Great Yan Academy had as many as a hundred thousand Outer Court students, not many could Breakthrough to the Divine Origin Realm. Every day, only about ten or so people could reach it.

When Yang Lingchen arrived, there were already about ten people in the Inner Court Assessment Hall. These were all students who had come to participate in the assessment today.

The rules of the assessment were simple: as long as one could defeat a Puppet at the first layer of the Divine Origin Realm, they could smoothly enter the Inner Court.

Great Yan Academy did not allow just anyone to enter the Inner Court. If you couldn't even defeat a mindless assessment Puppet, you could only wait until the second layer of the Divine Origin Realm to try again.

“Yang Lingchen, I didn't expect you to Breakthrough to the Divine Origin Realm so quickly.”

Murong Qing, dressed in a pink silk dress, looked at Yang Lingchen with an expression of shocked disbelief. She really didn't want to believe that there was someone in this world whose cultivation speed was so fast, like a meteor streaking across the night sky.

One must know that over three months ago, this kid was only at the first layer of the God Entry Realm. At that time, she had even captured him to be a mine slave. Only three months had passed, and this kid had actually undergone a complete transformation and broken through to the Divine Origin Realm.

“Young Miss Murong, we haven't seen each other for only two days. Could it be you missed me?”

Yang Lingchen raised an eyebrow slightly and smiled, not forgetting to rub his right palm, a teasing look on his face.

“You...!”

A flash of anger instantly crossed Murong's face, her beautiful features twisting slightly due to rage.

Soon after, she revealed a charming smile, though it carried a hint of reluctance: “Yang Lingchen, actually, there is no life-and-death grudge between us. There's no need to bicker every time we meet, don't you agree?”

“This kid must have obtained some world-shaking Opportunity; otherwise, it would be impossible to improve so ridiculously. If I could seize his Opportunity, then wouldn't I...” Thinking of this, the smile on Murong Qing's face grew deeper, but deep in her eyes, there was profound calculation.

Murong Qing was still very confident in her appearance.

In her view, as long as she beckoned with her finger, Yang Lingchen would fall for her like most of the sycophants who flocked to her, bowing before her pomegranate skirt.

By then, all the secrets on Yang Lingchen's body would be hers for the taking.

“Young Miss Murong, if you're in heat, you can go find a male dog. I really don't have much interest in you!”

A disdainful cold sneer flashed across the corner of Yang Lingchen's mouth, his eyes filled with contempt and disgust.

He had no good feelings toward Murong Qing. If it weren't for the solemn setting of the Assessment Hall, he would have slapped her without hesitation long ago.

“Bastard Yang Lingchen, we'll see about this!”

Murong Qing's face turned ashen with rage, her delicate features now looking somewhat hideous due to anger.

In all these years, this was the first time she had met such an unromantic, stubborn man.

“Don't say 'we'll see.' Even if you stripped naked and lay on the ground, I wouldn't spare you a single glance.”

Yang Lingchen sneered mercilessly, his words like a cold wind piercing Murong Qing's self-esteem.

“Yang Lingchen, say less.”

Zhou Yunxi suppressed her laughter and chided him, her eyes carrying a hint of helplessness and warning.

“Yes, Zhou Yunxi.”

Yang Lingchen was still very respectful toward Zhou Yunxi, so he immediately and obediently shut his mouth.

Soon, the assessment began in an orderly fashion.

The combat power of the assessment Puppet was not strong, being only at the level of the Early Stage of the first layer of the Divine Origin Realm. As long as a student wasn't a total weakling, they could basically pass.

Yang Lingchen's strength was extraordinary. With just one move, he sent the assessment Puppet flying. The Puppet traced an arc in the air and crashed heavily to the ground.

“Is your name Yang Lingchen?”

Elder Elder of the Inner Court Assessment Hall asked with a gaze as sharp as a torch, his voice carrying a hint of authority.

“This Disciple is indeed Yang Lingchen.”

Yang Lingchen nodded neither humbly nor arrogantly, his eyes filled with confidence and composure.

“This is your identity token. From today on, you are an Inner Court student of the Alchemy Institute.”

After Elder of the Inner Court Assessment Hall finished speaking, he handed the new identity token to Yang Lingchen with clean and efficient movements.

“Alchemy Institute?”

Yang Lingchen's brow furrowed, a trace of worry flashing across his face. He really didn't want to go to the Alchemy Institute because he had just offended Ye Wushuang. If he went there, how would it be any different from seeking death?

“Yes, is there a problem?”

Elder of the Inner Court Assessment Hall raised an eyebrow and spoke, his tone carrying an unquestionable firmness.

Yang Lingchen sighed helplessly: “Elder, can this Disciple choose not to go to the Alchemy Institute?”

“No, unless you wish to defy the academy rules!”

Elder of the Inner Court Assessment Hall looked serious, his gaze stern as if warning Yang Lingchen not to try and challenge the authority of the academy rules.

“Alright then!”

Yang Lingchen could only accept the fact reluctantly. He knew that before the academy rules, he had no room for resistance.

Leaving the Assessment Hall, Zhou Yunxi asked curiously: “Yang Lingchen, do you know someone from the Alchemy Institute? Otherwise, why would they assign you there?”

“I only know Ye Wushuang from the Alchemy Institute, but I offended her recently. If I go to the Alchemy Institute, she will definitely look for trouble with me!”

Yang Lingchen sighed helplessly, his face full of worry.

“Ye Wushuang! She is the academy's Genius Alchemist and a Core Disciple. How do you know her?”

A hint of curiosity appeared on Zhou Yunxi's face, her beautiful eyes flickering with doubt.

“I'm a specially recruited student; she's the one who recruited me!”

Yang Lingchen gave a sheepish smile, his expression carrying a bit of embarrassment.

“A specially recruited student... could it be you know Alchemy?” A flash of surprise crossed Zhou Yunxi's eyes, as if she had discovered a new continent.

“This Disciple knows a little!” Yang Lingchen smiled modestly.

“No wonder you were assigned to the Alchemy Institute. Don't worry! Ye Wushuang's reputation is quite good; she shouldn't do anything to you.” Zhou Yunxi comforted him, trying to ease the worry in Yang Lingchen's heart.

“It's fine. Anyway, with you, Zhou Yunxi, covering for me, why should I be afraid of her!” Yang Lingchen laughed, feigning ease to relieve the pressure in his heart.

“Cultivate well in the Inner Court! If anything happens, you can come find me!”

“Okay, Zhou Yunxi!”

After bidding farewell to Zhou Yunxi, Yang Lingchen then walked alone with firm steps toward the Alchemy Institute.