Chapter 1287 Trouble Arises
During the defensive maneuver, the dagger in his hand darted towards the opponent's neck.
"Swoosh!"
The Foundation Establishment fourth-layer contestant retreated in terror. A scratch on his face made him falter.
The youth before him was not as advanced in cultivation, but his speed was incredibly swift, especially with that sudden appearance of a dagger.
It was aimed directly at his neck!
Weren't these all just children from the academy?
How could they possess such vicious methods!
However, as his mind raced, the Foundation Establishment third-layer disciple charged forward again.
"There's an opening below..."
It wasn't just the Foundation Establishment third-layer disciple engaged in combat who muttered this; the same words echoed in the minds of the contestants from classes Jia, Yi, and Bing.
After all, they were disciples taught by the same instructor, and they could all spot the opponent's weaknesses.
In contrast, the members of the special class were already discussing their next matches.
The upcoming few rounds featured contestants from the special class, a matter they valued highly.
As for the matches on the field, they were already considered over in their eyes.
Students from the Land of Hope, regardless of their strength or weakness, were required to participate in standardized courses.
Spotting an opponent's flaw was one of these standard courses.
Without proper training, it was difficult to perceive all of an opponent's weaknesses.
At most, one could rely on their own combat experience to deal with them.
While most students from the Land of Hope lacked combat experience, their instructors not only imparted their own experience but also helped the students refine their fighting techniques.
Ordinary cultivators faced a significant challenge when confronting students from the Land of Hope: they struggled to find an avenue to attack.
A scream erupted on the field. The Foundation Establishment third-layer disciple immediately realized that this was only a sparring match, and he wasn't meant to take the opponent's life.
Looking at the blood on his hands, the Foundation Establishment third-layer disciple stood frozen, not daring to move.
Only after the people from Chen Xing Medical Hall carried the injured person away and the referee stepped onto the stage did he congratulate, "Congratulations! You won!"
It was only then that the Foundation Establishment third-layer disciple realized he had won the match and injured someone.
"Is... is he alright?" The disciple didn't show immediate excitement but instead cast a worried glance at the person being carried away.
The referee patted the disciple's shoulder and chuckled, "Don't worry, he'll be fine."
Hearing this, the disciple finally relaxed and returned to his seat with a smile.
Before he could even sit down, his classmates began congratulating him.
This made him a little embarrassed, and he waved his hand, saying, "It's just winning one match. As long as you focus, you can do it too."
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As several matches concluded, Le Jin Lu Tu, observing from the stands, noticed the issue.
The students from the Land of Hope, whether from classes Jia, Yi, Bing, or the special class, seemed to see through their opponents' weaknesses at a glance!
This level of insight, by all logical reasoning, should only be possessed by those who had participated in hundreds of real battles.
Yet... all these children could do it.
Le Jin Lu Tu turned to Chen Yang, his face filled with astonishment, and whispered his question.
Chen Yang did not hide anything and proceeded to give them a general overview of the students' learning content.
Most students could study the cultivation techniques currently stored in the Land of Hope.
However, before they chose their techniques, each instructor would select a few suitable ones for them.
They were to choose from these, but if they weren't interested, they could also search the vast technique library for something that suited them.
Seldom did anyone do so, as some techniques were so profound that even the academy's instructors had not cultivated them, and they could only offer basic guidance.
Cultivation techniques were just one aspect of their teaching. Besides combat skills and cultivation techniques, they also taught miscellaneous subjects like alchemy, formations, and more.
Although some instructors had eccentric personalities, not everyone could grasp the essence of their teachings.
Even so, after Chen Yang's explanation, Le Jin Lu Tu and Jing You Shui were still impressed by Chen Yang's magnanimity.
Le Jin Lu Tu slowly shook his head, still not recovering from his shock, "Across the entire realm, the inheritance of knowledge has never been this open."
"People fight to the death for a single cultivation technique... yet this academy allows you to choose any technique you wish. This is truly... quite unfathomable!"
However, it was undeniable that such a method could attract many people and foster numerous powerhouses.
The only issue was the resources these individuals consumed.
Jing You Shui sighed, "It's likely that in no time, geniuses from across the realm will flock to the Land of Hope!"
"It's going to be quite lively!"
Unlike the Sword Sect's emergence, which always kept the entire realm on guard, the Land of Hope, as its name suggested, brought hope to everyone.
Although humanity firmly controlled the lifeline of the Land of Hope, they never intended to hoard it for themselves.
Instead, they shared it with the people of the realm.
Everyone could guess the reason behind Chen Yang's approach.
It was an open strategy!
While no one wished to get into trouble, the sweetness of the bait Chen Yang offered was too alluring!
From the special class, it was evident that Chen Yang had a firm grasp of their underlying intentions.
Chen Yang displayed the entire Land of Hope to them without reservation.
Anyone who tried to claim a piece of this cake for themselves would inevitably invite the siege of others.
As the martial competitions were in full swing, Chen Yang also received some news from the spatial channels.
From the next day onwards, Wu Min and Chen Yang disappeared from the Land of Hope.
No one knew where they had gone, but individuals like Le Jin Lu Tu and Jing You Shui sensed a change in the Land of Hope's aura.
Regardless of the spirit stones invested or the Harmony Pill realm cultivation, this martial competition was supposed to be the most important event for the Land of Hope currently.
Yet Chen Yang was absent... and the legendary Shi Xin Chou had not shown his face at all.
A chilling aura permeated the sky above the Land of Hope. They speculated that something had happened to the Land of Hope!
Far away from the Land of Hope, Dao Zhi led several Harmony Pill realm cultivators to guard the outer perimeter, blocking anything with a bloodthirsty aura.
Looking from the outside inwards, the entire place appeared tranquil, with clouds swirling around the mountain peaks, resembling an immortal realm.
However, only by passing through the Harmony Pill wall formed by Dao Zhi and his companions could one truly perceive the terrifying scene within.