Zhang Pingfan turned his head, looking at An Miaoxian with some confusion. The fight was over, the words were spoken, what else could there be?
"What is it?"
"Are you really not considering joining the Taihang Dynasty's forces with me? With your strength, you'll soon be highly valued, and your energy points will increase, allowing you to earn enough to purchase inscriptions for observing the Great Dao laws!"
Zhang Pingfan thought about the Great Dao law inscriptions. They were indeed something he urgently needed. However, if he truly tied himself to An Miaoxian, nothing good would likely come of it.
"Let me think about it. There's no rush. I've only just joined the academy. After all, we are in the same batch, and more importantly, we are both from the Ziwei Starfield. I trust you more!"
An Miaoxian was very pleased. If they could recruit such a powerful expert into their group, it would be a great help to them within the academy.
Within the Black Dragon Academy, students at the Stellar level were the most numerous, followed by the Domain Lord level, and then the Universe level. Universe level powerhouses were already considered leaders of factions within the Black Dragon Academy.
If a World Lord level powerhouse appeared in the Black Dragon Academy, they would, without a doubt, be a key training target for the Black Dragon Empire. They would even be given important positions within the Black Dragon Empire and receive invitations from various factions.
Breaking through from the World Lord level to the Immortal level would signify graduation. Of course, most people could already graduate at the World Lord level, but many still remained in the Black Dragon Academy. This was because the academy offered access to the Great Dao law inscriptions, which was the safest way to break through to the Immortal level.
An Miaoxian felt a little disappointed, but since Zhang Pingfan had already said that, she didn't feel right to press further.
Zhang Pingfan returned to his residence. The battle with An Miaoxian had indeed given him considerable inspiration.
An Miaoxian's combat experience was far richer than his. If he hadn't relied on the Taihang Sword Art being cultivated to its peak, he might not have been able to suppress her at the same level.
"It really is good to have a master. Someone like me, without a master, can only self-study, and my practical skills are indeed lacking!"
Zi Ling sat on the sofa.
"Why are you in such a hurry? If nothing unexpected happens, that old man will come looking for you soon. After all, you are the strongest among his students this batch. He wouldn't not look for you!"
"Then, do you think I should recognize him as my master?"
"Tch, an Immortal level expert like him as your master? At most, he can be your teacher. If possible, ask him to let you view the Great Dao law inscriptions for free once!"
"...I haven't made any contributions, and I want to view the Great Dao law inscriptions. Do you think he'll agree?"
"Hmph, how should I know."
"You little brat, didn't you say I was very powerful before? Why do I seem to have no combat experience at all? If I had combat experience, I wouldn't have had to suppress someone using my higher cultivation level today!"
Zi Ling said with a displeased expression, "I don't know about that. You can figure it out yourself. You have plenty of time!"
Zhang Pingfan lay listlessly on the table. What was there to think about? Even if he thought too hard, he might not be able to figure it out. After all, were those truly his memories?
As expected, in the evening, Zhang Pingfan was cultivating while sitting on his bed.
The door was knocked on again.
When Zhang Pingfan opened the door, the Immortal level teacher was already standing at the entrance, looking at Zhang Pingfan with a smile.
"Teacher, why have you come?"
Saierste smiled and said, "What, am I not allowed to visit my student?"
Zhang Pingfan quickly gestured for him to enter.
"How could I dare. Please, teacher, come in!"
Saierste stroked his beard and walked in with a smile.
"Your living quarters are quite secluded, but it's also quiet. I like it!"
Zhang Pingfan said, "The positions in the center are indeed good and seem more presentable, but I prefer quiet places. At least when someone is looking for trouble, they won't find me in this remote corner first!"
"Haha, I heard you're a rogue cultivator. But this personality does fit a rogue cultivator. You are the strongest in this batch, but I can't seem to discern your talent. It's very strange, why can't I see through you!"
Saierste frowned but didn't think too much of it. Clearly, this young man in front of him must have something special about him, or perhaps a special identity.
"Talent? I didn't even know how to cultivate at first. I only started cultivating after accidentally obtaining an inheritance!"
"Hmm, I can see that. You haven't been cultivating for long, but this means your foundation must be unstable. Therefore, I plan to help you stabilize your foundation over the next few years. As my most outstanding student, you cannot disgrace me!"
Zhang Pingfan nodded and said, "An Miaoxian's abilities are also very strong. At least in my opinion, she is indeed very formidable!"
"Her? Her talent is indeed high, but her background is what it is. At most, I am her nominal teacher. There are many of her people in this Black Dragon Academy, and I don't have the qualification to be her teacher!"
Good heavens, what kind of formidable power did An Miaoxian have behind her that even an Immortal level expert said he didn't have the qualification to be her teacher?
No wonder she had come to find him alone. So, An Miaoxian was not someone he could control.
However, it didn't matter. Having an Immortal level expert as a teacher was more than enough for Zhang Pingfan.
"Teacher, what do I need to do next? Or what kind of mission have you arranged for me?"
"For these three days, you can relax and not worry about anything. After three days, I will arrange your mission. By the way, there are many student organizations in the academy, which you should know about by now. However, I suggest you don't join them for now, because you are at the peak of the Universe level. You should focus all your efforts on breaking through to the World Lord realm!"
Zhang Pingfan nodded and said, "That's what I've been thinking too, but the energy points..."
"These are all minor matters. I will create a detailed mission plan for you when we get back. You will then cultivate according to this mission plan. However, before that, I need a definitive answer from you!"
Zhang Pingfan knew it wouldn't be that simple. There would definitely be conditions to bind him.
"Teacher, please tell me!"
"This condition is very simple: join the Black Dragon Empire and serve the Black Dragon Empire. Otherwise, no matter how outstanding your talent is, we cannot cultivate someone who is not our own!"
Zhang Pingfan did not hesitate. Wasn't he here precisely to seek the protection of the Black Dragon Empire?
"Teacher, rest assured, I voluntarily join the Black Dragon Empire!"
"Haha, good. With your words, I feel at ease. I will come to find you in three days, and at that time, you will officially join the Black Dragon Empire!"
"Understood!"