Breaking the Masked Man

The young man with the gun remained silent for a moment, without showing any mockery. He simply asked calmly, as he could sense that the person in front of him was unusual. Although the other person was standing right in front of him, he could not sense the strength of the other person's aura at all, which was very strange.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 142 Applying

While strength isn't the primary criterion for becoming a teacher at Canaan Academy, those without any strength are clearly not qualified to teach so many talented young people. It's important to know that Canaan Academy has very strict admission rules and its own set of rating standards. If someone doesn't meet the standards, no matter how powerful their background, they are not qualified to study there.

Canaan Academy is renowned throughout the Dou Qi Continent for this reason. Most of its graduates become powerful figures. Unlike other sects and forces, Canaan Academy does not impose any restrictions on its students, who are free to come and go. This is extremely unique in the entire Dou Qi Continent.

Spending so much money and resources to cultivate students who are not bound to the organization and whose freedom is not restricted is no different from running a charity.

However, it is precisely because of this that Canaan Academy has a good reputation throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent, and even many imperial clans pay close attention to it.

Upon hearing the question from the young man with the gun, Yao Yan pondered for a moment and said softly, "Strength? He's currently a five-star Dou Wang, which should be enough for him to serve as a teacher at Canaan Academy."

A five-star Dou Wang?!

As soon as Yao Yan finished speaking, gasps of surprise rippled through the crowd. Many passersby looked astonished, clearly not expecting that this seemingly young man was actually a Dou Wang level expert. To them, a Dou Wang was already considered a very important figure.

Even in the Black Corner Region, a Battle King has a certain degree of influence, rather than being a lamb to the slaughter.

The young man with the gun also became more serious at this moment. Looking at Yao Yan, who had a calm expression, he said quite solemnly, "I am Mu Yun, the captain of the Canaan Academy Enforcement Team. I cannot give an answer to your request. Whether or not to recruit new teachers needs to be decided by the deans of the inner and outer academies."

There was a pause.

He looked at Yao Yan and continued, "However, since you are a Dou Wang, you must be familiar with the rules of Canaan Academy. I hope you can explain your name, background, and so on, so that I can inform the dean."

Mu Yun showed a certain degree of respect to the unfamiliar young Dou Wang in front of him.

Respecting the strong is never a shameful thing.

Yao Yan nodded slightly and said softly, "My name is Yao Yan. I come from Zhongzhou. I have heard about the deeds of Canaan Academy since I was a child and I am quite interested in it. Now that I am passing by Canaan Academy, I have come to take a look. If it is suitable, I would like to stay here for a while."

"Zhongzhou?!"

Those who can serve as members of the Canaan Academy Enforcement Team are naturally familiar with Zhongzhou. In fact, many of them have decided to go to Zhongzhou in the future. After all, the prosperous Zhongzhou is the place where Dou Qi cultivators should stay. Whether it is resources or other aspects, it is incomparable to other places.

From childhood?!

Upon hearing this, the young man with the gun sized up Yao Yan and couldn't help but ask, "How old are you?"

"Almost eighteen!"

Yao Yan calculated the days and said.

As the words fell, the surroundings fell silent. This time, no one gasped in shock, for they were all stunned. They even instinctively felt that Yao Yan was lying; how could there be such a young Dou Wang powerhouse in this world?

Fortunately, the members of the Canaan Academy Enforcement Team are not ordinary people. Many of them know what the situation is like in Zhongzhou. It is not surprising that some geniuses and prodigies appear in such a place. After all, Canaan Academy occasionally produces some abnormal individuals who reach the level of Dou Wang before the age of twenty.

"...I will send someone to inform the dean of the foreign language department whether or not your request will be granted. It depends on the dean's decision."

Mu Yun remained silent for a moment, then said in a muffled voice.

Faced with a Dou Wang powerhouse who was even younger than himself, he felt somewhat powerless. He was clearly several years older than the other party, yet the difference in their strength was so vast. There was a Dou Ling level between a Great Dou Shi and a Dou Wang, and with the minor level difference, there was a gap of more than ten stars between them.

Even with the help of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, this gap is insurmountable.

The Heavenly Flame Refining Tower can accelerate the condensation of battle qi, but it cannot change a person's talent.

He once thought he was a genius, but after entering Canaan Academy, Mu Yun realized that he was nothing and gradually faded into obscurity. This is why he became the captain of the Enforcer Squad. Even after entering the Great Dou Master realm, his cultivation speed slowed down further, and the cultivation bottleneck that he once thought did not exist gradually appeared.

Like a water tank, everyone's capacity is different. Some people can hold mountains and rivers, while others can't even hold a bucket of water.

It must be admitted that people are different.

Yao Yan, of course, had no idea what the young man with the gun was thinking. He nodded slightly and smiled gently, "Alright, I'll wait for his reply."

As Yao Yan and Mu Yun entered Peace Town, the surrounding crowd began to whisper among themselves.

Including the members of those law enforcement teams.

"Is this for real? A five-star Dou Wang under eighteen years old? Could it be that he's going to break through to Dou Huang before he turns twenty? If it's true, perhaps all the cultivation records in the inner academy will be broken... No, wait, he's from Zhongzhou and has never used the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower to cultivate before!"

One person gossiped for a couple of minutes, then suddenly realized something, and his expression changed slightly.

"Don't make a fuss. Maybe they have similar methods in Zhongzhou. It's not like Canaan Academy is the only one in the world that has methods to help people cultivate. Compared to this matter, I'm more curious about the two deans' attitudes. If they really hire him as a teacher, will he be a Yellow Rank or a Profound Rank teacher?"

"Yao Yan? I don't recall any large family with the surname Yao in Zhongzhou..."

"Alright, alright, stop muttering and get on with it. A bunch of people are waiting here!"

……

Peace Town, inside a courtyard.

Yao Yan followed the gun-wielding youth to see Huo De, the Yellow-Rank Instructor in charge of Peace Town. Huo De was a man in his early thirties with a strength of around five or six-star Dou Ling. After hearing Mu Yun's words, Huo De looked shocked, sized Yao Yan up, and couldn't help but ask, "Are you really eighteen years old this year?!"

Yao Yan nodded, too lazy to argue with the other party about those few months. Age never means anything. He didn't really come to Canaan Academy to be a teacher. His main purpose was to deal with the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade and, incidentally, devour the Fallen Heart Flame.

"...I understand your request. I will arrange for someone to inform the dean. You will stay here for the time being. It shouldn't be long before the dean arrives after receiving the news."

Hod swallowed hard, calmed himself down, and said in a seemingly nonchalant tone.

"It's alright, a little time won't make a difference." Yao Yan's tone was quite gentle and friendly; he always treated strangers with kindness.

Huo De personally brewed tea for Yao Yan, saying with a smile, "Since you're waiting anyway, have some tea~"

"Thank you."

Yao Yan said politely.

Looking at the unassuming young Battle King before him, Hord couldn't help but think to himself: "As expected of a genius nurtured by a great family, his demeanor is extraordinary."

As for whether the other party might be a single person... this thought never even crossed Huo De's mind. Without someone to train him, no matter how outstanding his talent, it would be impossible to reach the Dou Wang level at the age of eighteen. The resources required during this period are enormous.

As a tutor at Canaan Academy, Hord was well aware of this. If Canaan Academy didn't possess such a unique 'cultivation resource' as the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, it wouldn't be able to continue training students for free.

I thought about it.

With some curiosity, Huo De asked, "May I ask which family in Zhongzhou you are, young friend?"

"I'm sorry, this is a bit inconvenient."

Yao Yan shook her head slightly, silencing all the other person's curiosity with a single sentence.

There are some things that cannot be discussed or known by too many people, otherwise it will only harm the other party. This is because the forces that are openly present in the entire Dou Qi Continent are no match for the major imperial clans. To put it bluntly, whether the entire Dou Qi Continent is in chaos or not is entirely determined by the major imperial clans. As for the forces that are openly present, they are just more famous, like the Black List of the Black Corner Region.

Hord wasn't angry. He nodded slightly and sat quietly to one side, waiting with Yao Yan for the Canaan Academy Dean to arrive.

About half an hour passed.

Hu Qian's figure appeared in the courtyard. However, he came alone. As soon as he landed from the sky, his gaze was fixed on Yao Yan with some curiosity. Yao Yan was the only stranger in the entire house. Obviously, the other party was the Dou Wang genius who was not yet eighteen years old.

"Greetings, Dean! Yao Yan, this is the Dean of the Outer Court of Canaan Academy. Whether you can become a tutor at Canaan Academy also requires his approval."

"Alright, this is none of your business. Go out, I want to talk to him alone."

Hu Qian waved his hand, signaling the other party to leave.

He then stared intently at Yao Yan, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said, "Yao Yan? How come I've never heard of any clan or power with the surname Yao in Zhongzhou?"

"Is it possible that your rank is not high enough?"

Yao Yan looked at the old man in front of her, who had a rather fiery temper, and softly stated a fact: Su Qian, the dean of the inner court of Canaan Academy, should be familiar with the major imperial clans. In the original story, he had contact with the ancient clans and obviously knew something about them.

Of course, this understanding should not be very extensive, otherwise Su Qian's tone would not have been so assertive.

Not everyone in this world has the courage to face a Dou Sheng.

Imagine you're starting a business, and just as you've established it, you discover that your biggest competitor is a penguin. You'd probably be completely bewildered.

"...Kid, you sure know how to talk!"

Hu Qian twitched the corners of his mouth and squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth. He had been in a bad mood lately, and he didn't expect to be provoked by a kid. What did he mean by not being high enough? He was a nine-star Dou Huang at the peak, only one step away from Dou Zong. Even in Zhongzhou, he was not considered weak.

Yao Yan smiled and didn't argue with the 'ignorant' old man, because it was pointless. He hadn't come to Canaan Academy to quarrel with him.

Hu Qian didn't press the issue further. He looked at Yao Yan, pointed to his eyes, and said, "Kid, take off your mask. If you want to become a tutor at Canaan Academy, you can't keep hiding like this. Do you have something you're ashamed of?"

"No, I'm just afraid of causing trouble."

Yao Yan shook his head slightly, reached out and took off the mask from his face, revealing his exceptionally handsome young face.

Hu Qian only glanced at it before falling silent. He then agreed with Yao Yan's words and raised his hand to indicate, "...Take it with you. If those female students see your face, it will probably cause a lot of trouble."

Upon hearing this, Yao Yan put his mask back on. He didn't wear the mask to hide from the Yao Clan and the Soul Palace; it was simply because his face was too beautiful and easily attracted unwanted attention, both from men and women. Rather than provoking those women, he actually preferred snake women like Hua She'er and Yue Mei.

"With your abilities, serving as a tutor at Canaan Academy shouldn't be a problem. But do you have any prior experience as a teacher?"

Hu Qian asked a fatal question.

"I am a fifth-grade alchemist."

Yao Yan spoke rather modestly, not revealing his identity as a seventh-grade alchemist, because that identity was too explosive and could easily cause turmoil throughout Canaan Academy and the Black Corner Region. If things didn't go well and the Soul Palace and Soul Void Child were attracted, things would get really messy, and even Yao Lao might have to serve his sentence at the Soul Palace.

Hu Qian was stunned upon hearing this, then immediately moved closer to Yao Yan, exclaiming in shock, "You said you're a fifth-grade alchemist?!"

"Pfft~"

Yao Yan did not offer any explanation. He raised his hand and summoned the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame. The azure flame, tinged with a faint golden halo, flickered in his palm. Because of his control, it emitted almost no heat, appearing almost like an illusion. Only the constantly distorting space around him proved the flame's authenticity.

"This is..." Hu Qian stared intently at the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame in Yao Yan's palm, somewhat uncertain.

"The Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, ranked nineteenth on the Strange Flame List."

Yao Yan explained that there was no need to hide this matter. On the one hand, he would definitely be involved in alchemy in the future, and on the other hand, it was to reduce Hu Qian's vigilance. As everyone knows, an alchemist cannot possess two different flames at the same time. Compared to the students of Canaan Academy, he was ultimately an outsider and an alchemist, which would easily arouse the vigilance of Canaan Academy.