“Those who can enter the West Courtyard are no ordinary individuals!” Lu Fan nodded and said, “I heard that once one enters the West Courtyard, they can become a Saint. I wonder if it’s true.”
“Of course, it’s true!”
Bi Qing stated directly, “Those who can enter the West Courtyard possess Saint potential, and becoming a Saint is merely a matter of time. However, if one cannot enter the West Courtyard, they likely will never become a Saint in their lifetime!”
“That terrifying?”
Lu Fan frowned slightly. After all, the reason so many people had cultivated to the Half-Saint realm was to become true Saints. If they couldn’t achieve that final step, who knew how many would go mad over it.
“Saint is a watershed. Anyone who becomes a Saint is no longer ordinary!” Bi Qing said frankly, “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 taken aback, “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 this!” Bi Qing was slightly surprised, “If that’s the case, why are you cultivating so diligently? 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 will pursue!”
“You’ve returned?”
At this moment, a voice sounded, and a man spoke. 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?”
“Groundless speculation is the most fatal!” Lin Jiutian chuckled, “Besides, becoming a Saint is not my goal!”
Lu Fan and the others stood stunned, feeling somewhat at a loss. They never expected Lin Jiutian’s words to be so bold, to the point where even becoming a Saint meant nothing to him.
“He’s making quite a name for himself at 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 left him severely injured. As for whether it’s true, 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 imagined he possessed such terrifying power.
“At such a young age, to be able to become a Saint, they must be peerless prodigies from the major super sects!”
Bi Qing remarked, “Only then can it be explained. I just don’t know which sect this Junior Brother Lin comes from. With such talent, why did he come to Tongtian Academy?”
“No matter where one goes, they need tempering!”
Lin Jiutian said casually, “I came to Tongtian Academy because I felt this place suited me. When I feel it no longer suits me, I will leave!”
Everyone nodded slightly, quite agreeing with this sentiment. The reason they came to Tongtian Academy was because it possessed abundant resources, and within Tongtian Academy, they could engage in better competition.
Only in this way 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 Region, it still had its limits. For a peerless prodigy like this, his brilliance could not be contained.
“I have a match tomorrow. Do you want to watch?” Lin Jiutian asked with a faint smile.
“Who are you competing against?” Bi Qing asked, surprised.
“Bai Yetian from the East Courtyard!” Lin Jiutian said casually, “One mountain cannot hold two tigers. He challenged me, and the fight will be in the back mountain of the East Courtyard, with no holds barred!”
“Senior Brother Bai Yetian!”
Bi Qing was stunned, “He is currently the strongest person in the East Courtyard, a peak Battle Saint, and there are even rumors that he has already broken through to Saint.
“We are all from the East Courtyard, why must we fight to the death!” Shen Yehong exclaimed, “Shouldn’t we be directing our attacks towards the West Courtyard?”
“Within Tongtian Academy, there are no divisions between courtyards, only hierarchy.”
Lin Jiutian stated 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 battle!”
Bi Qing said solemnly, his gaze fixed on Lin Jiutian. Su Dan Novel Network
“Do I look like that kind of person?”
Lin Jiutian chuckled lightly, saying no more, and turned to enter his room, his words carrying a hint of arrogance.
At this moment, Bi Qing’s eyes also became serious. The battle in the back mountain of the East Courtyard tomorrow would likely stir up a storm in the East Courtyard, as it was a clash of titans.
However, such situations were common in Tongtian Academy. They were all heavenly prodigies, how could they willingly submit to others.
As night deepened and silence fell, everyone returned to their respective rooms. The assessment for the West Courtyard was imminent, and they dared not delay. After all, this was a watershed moment. If they couldn't enter the West Courtyard, it meant they were destined to have no connection with Sainthood 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 stuck here.
In the darkness of the night, Lu Fan slowly condensed his Qi vortex, and unexpectedly felt a hint of Saintly aura. Unfortunately, by the time he tried to explore it further, it had vanished, its whereabouts unknown.
However, merely being able to sense a Saintly aura was enough to indicate that Lu Fan was only a step away from Sainthood. Furthermore, Lu Fan was now stronger than he was when he was in the Taiyan Dynasty.
If he were to face a Saint from the Gu family again, even without using the Divine Emperor Cauldron, he might not lose. Lu Fan was very confident about this.
However, as he was cultivating, outside the courtyard, a trace of aura suddenly appeared, causing Lu Fan to 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? Why are you luring me here?”
Seeing no one answering, 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 compete with you, but I never found an opportunity.”
A voice came, and a man walked out slowly, his gaze fixed directly on Lu Fan.
“Lin Jiutian!”
Lu Fan called out his name calmly, “I truly didn’t expect you to be here!”
“Do you know, even with the entire West Courtyard, not many people could be our match.”
Lin Jiutian chuckled, “Those who successfully enter the West Courtyard are not judged by their strength, but by their Saintly opportunities!”
“How did you know?”
Lu Fan’s brow furrowed, “So, in the West Courtyard, among the younger generation of disciples, there are not many Saints?”
“One can count them on their fingers!” Lin Jiutian said with a faint smile, “However, before entering the West Courtyard, I wish to defeat you, and only then can I take solid steps.”