"Being able to enter the West Courtyard means one is no ordinary person!" Lu Fan nodded and said, "I heard that after entering the West Courtyard, one can become a Saint. I don't know if it's true."
"Of course it's true!"
Bi Qing said directly, "Those who can enter the West Courtyard have the potential to become Saints, and becoming a Saint is only a matter of time. But if you can't enter the West Courtyard, you might never become a Saint in your lifetime!"
"Is it that terrifying?"
Lu Fan frowned slightly. After all, the reason so many people had been cultivating diligently to the Half-Saint realm was to become true Saints. If they couldn't achieve it at the final step, who knew how many would go mad over it.
"Sainthood is a watershed. Those who become Saints are no longer ordinary people!" Bi Qing said directly, "Therefore, becoming a Saint allows one to embark on a path to greater heights. If one cannot become a Saint, they will also be estranged from the immortal path!"
"Immortal path?"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned. "Are there really immortals in this world? I find it hard to believe."
"The ultimate goal of everyone's cultivation is to become an immortal. Junior Brother Lu, you don't believe it!" Bi Qing was slightly taken aback. "If that's the case, why are you cultivating so diligently, Junior Brother? Isn't it for eternal life?"
"Eternal life might just be an empty promise?" Lu Fan shrugged. "However, having a belief is not necessarily a bad thing. If one can truly become an immortal, perhaps that is also the direction I pursue!"
"You're back?"
Just then, a voice called out. A man spoke, and this person was Lin Jiutian.
"Your aura!"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised. "Could it be that you have already broken through to the Saint realm?"
"Unwarranted speculation is the most fatal!" Lin Jiutian chuckled. "Besides, becoming a Saint is not my goal!"
Lu Fan and the others stood stunned, even more at a loss. They never expected Lin Jiutian's words to be so bold, and even becoming a Saint meant nothing to him.
"He's already become quite famous in Tongtian Academy!"
Han Xiaoxiao said softly, "While you were away, he challenged many fellow disciples, even defeating several experts from the West Courtyard. Some even rumored that a Saint from the West Courtyard attacked him and severely injured him. As for whether it's true, perhaps only he knows!"
Everyone present was astonished again. They had known for a long time that Lin Jiutian was no ordinary person, but they never expected him to possess such terrifying power.
"At such a young age, those who can become Saints are likely peerless prodigies from the major super sects!"
Bi Qing said, "Only then can it be explained. I just don't know which sect this Junior Brother Lin belongs to. With such talent, why did he come to Tongtian Academy?"
"No matter where one goes, they need to temper themselves!"
Lin Jiutian said casually, "I came to Tongtian Academy because I felt this place was suitable for me. When I feel it's no longer suitable, I will leave!"
Everyone present nodded slightly, quite agreeing with this. The reason they came to Tongtian Academy was because it had abundant resources, and within Tongtian Academy, they could have better competition.
Only by doing so could they continuously improve. However, for someone with Lin Jiutian's talent, it was a pity to be here.
Although Tongtian Academy was a major sect in the Eastern Domain, it still had its limits. For such a peerless prodigy, his brilliance could not be contained here.
"I have a match tomorrow. Do you want to come and watch?" Lin Jiutian said with a faint smile.
"Who are you competing against?" Bi Qing was somewhat surprised.
"Bai Yetian from the East Courtyard!" Lin Jiutian said casually. "Two tigers cannot share one mountain. He challenged me, and the fight is in the back mountain of the East Courtyard, with no regard for life or death!"
"Senior Brother Bai Yetian!"
Bi Qing was slightly stunned. "He is currently the strongest person in the East Courtyard, a peak Battle Saint, and there are even rumors that he has broken through to Sainthood."
"We are all from the East Courtyard, why must we fight to the death!" Shen Yehong said, "Shouldn't we be pointing our spears at the West Courtyard?"
"Within Tongtian Academy, there is no distinction between the two courtyards; there is only hierarchy."
Lin Jiutian said directly, "I threatened Bai Yetian's position, so he naturally wouldn't let me off easily, which is why this happened!"
"You could choose to avoid the fight!"
Bi Qing said solemnly, looking at Lin Jiutian.
"Do I look like that kind of person?"
Lin Jiutian smiled faintly, saying no more. He turned and entered his room, his words carrying a hint of arrogance.
At this moment, Bi Qing's eyes also became solemn. The battle in the back mountain of the East Courtyard tomorrow would likely cause a stir in the East Courtyard, as it was a clash of titans.
However, such situations often occurred in Tongtian Academy. They were all heavenly prodigies, so how could they be willing to submit to others?
When the night grew quiet, everyone returned to their rooms. The assessment for the West Courtyard was imminent, and they dared not delay. After all, this was a watershed. If they couldn't enter the West Courtyard, it meant they had no chance of becoming Saints and would be stuck at this level for life.
To have reached their current strength was already a great fortune for them, and they naturally did not want to be held back here.
And in the darkness of the night, Lu Fan slowly condensed his Qi vortex, and he could faintly sense a trace of Saintly aura. Unfortunately, by the time he tried to explore it further, it had already vanished, and he had no idea where it went.
However, being able to sense the Saintly aura was enough to indicate that Lu Fan was only one step away from becoming a Saint. Moreover, Lu Fan now was even stronger than when he was in the Taiyan Dynasty.
If he were to face the Gu family's Saint again, even without using the Divine Emperor Cauldron, he might not necessarily lose. Lu Fan had great confidence in this regard.
However, as he was cultivating, a sudden pull of an aura outside the courtyard made Lu Fan frown. He immediately chased after it, clearly not knowing what was happening.
After leaving the courtyard, Lu Fan arrived at the back mountain of the East Courtyard, looking around. "Who is it that is luring me here?"
Seeing no one answer, Lu Fan scanned his surroundings again, his eyes sharp. He hated this kind of mysterious posturing the most.
"Actually, when I first entered the academy, I wanted to have a match with you, but I never found the opportunity."
A voice came, and a man walked out slowly, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan.
"Lin Jiutian!"
Lu Fan called out faintly. "I truly didn't expect you to be here!"
"Do you know that even considering the entire West Courtyard, there might not be many who are our match."
Lin Jiutian chuckled. "Those who successfully enter the West Courtyard are not judged by their strength, but by their Saintly destiny!"
"How do you know that?"
Lu Fan frowned. "So, among the younger generation disciples in the West Courtyard, there are not many Saints?"
"You could say there are only a handful!" Lin Jiutian said with a faint smile. "However, before entering the West Courtyard, I want to defeat you, so that I can progress step by step."