While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Frostfall Ice Prison Manual, a mid-level Earth-rank cultivation technique.

Practicing this technique not only greatly enhances the power of ice-attribute battle qi, but also allows one to condense all the battle qi in their body into an ice soul talisman for later use!

To put it more simply, it's like having an extra hidden blue bar.

Imagine fighting an evenly matched opponent, both of you exhausted, and then suddenly you have a full mana pool. Just thinking about it makes me laugh.

As Chen Xiao flipped through the description of the cultivation technique, he couldn't help but marvel at how vast and wondrous the world truly was.

This Frostfire Ice Prison Manual is clearly a highly distinctive type of cultivation technique.

Chen Xiao was genuinely satisfied with this.

Besides the name!

"From now on, let's just call it Ice Prison Scripture. The predecessor who created this technique had novel ideas and was a remarkable person. Unfortunately, he didn't seem to be very good at naming things."

With a slight smile, Chen Xiao temporarily put it in his pocket.

Turning his gaze to the four people who were still busy, Chen Xiao, in a good mood, did not stand idly by. When he saw a bright ball of light emanating from the energy shield, he intercepted it.

Time passed by, and soon, only about ten minutes remained until the deadline. The speed at which the energy shield emitted light orbs suddenly slowed down, like constipation, with only one orb appearing after a long time, which made people anxious.

Fortunately, after such a long selection process, the five people who were full of expectations have all gained something.

Mu Boshan did not find the earth-attribute cultivation technique or the defensive Earth-rank combat skill he wanted, but he did obtain a nearly transparent silk armor.

This silk armor has amazing defensive capabilities. In Chen Xiao's limited perspective, even a Dou Wang expert would probably find it difficult to damage it in the slightest.

Ji Ruiyang obtained a powerful Earth-rank combat skill.

Cao Hui also got his wish and obtained a seventh-grade pill formula treasured by Canaan Academy, named Zongyuan Pill.

This pill can accelerate the cultivation speed of even a Dou Zong-level expert by three points, demonstrating its rarity and value.

All three were quite satisfied with their gains from the trip. Only Fu Tong, who wanted something to prolong his life, had a slightly dimmed look in his eyes. Since his wish had not been fulfilled, he could only settle for a low-level Earth Rank cultivation technique.

"Don't be too discouraged. As far as I know, there are very few medicinal herbs that can directly prolong life. It's understandable that the Scripture Pavilion doesn't have them. But there are some pills that can also prolong life. Moreover, from what you said, your friend's condition is due to serious injuries. Why not try a different approach and start with treatment?"

Cao Hui offered words of comfort.

Upon hearing this, Fu Tong nodded with a wry smile; she had certainly considered this approach herself.

"Thank you, I'll keep that in mind."

Chen Xiao and the others didn't ask too much about Fu Tong's affairs.

It is a great taboo to speak too intimately with someone you don't know well.

It was Cao Hui who aroused their curiosity.

"Are you an alchemist?" Mu Boshan asked bluntly, despite his honest appearance.

"No, otherwise I wouldn't have said I wanted a low-level combat skill. Talented alchemists never need to bother with these things. I chose to take the Zongyuan Pill formula because it can bring greater benefits to me and my family."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Cao Hui's brows, but he quickly recovered and smiled, "Speaking of which, I have to thank Chen Xiao. I was so dazzled by the ball of light just now that I didn't even notice it."

Chen Xiao calmly shook his head, "We agreed to keep an eye on each other. Before I obtained this technique, you also helped me intercept several orbs of light."

Although none of those orbs of light were what he desired after breaking through the energy layer, they were still things he had been looking for.

It was precisely because they kept their promise that Chen Xiao was willing to help them after obtaining the Ice Prison Codex.

Ji Ruiyang, who hadn't said a word until now, ended the conversation with a single sentence.

"It's almost time, shall we head out?"

...

crunch~

The tightly closed ancient gate slowly opened, and five figures walked out from it.

The gray-robed old man sitting cross-legged on the right side of the doorway moved his sleeves slightly. Immediately, Chen Xiao and the others felt a vast and powerful invisible energy scanning them. The strength of that energy made them feel a sense of horror.

However, this invisible energy seemed to be merely scanning and had no malicious intent, so it only lasted for about ten seconds before receding like a tide.

"Leave now. Remember, you must not reveal a single thing about what happened here today, including any information from inside the library, to anyone."

A hoarse, aged voice echoed at the gate.

Immediately afterwards, the library slammed shut.

Just as Chen Xiao and his group of five were about to bow in response, they were astonished to find that the two elders, Qian Bai and his companion, who had been so close just moments before, had vanished into thin air as if everything they had experienced earlier was nothing but a dream.

cough~

Vice Dean Hu Qian coughed lightly in the open space in front, bringing the five people back to their senses, and they quickly walked away from the library.

"You all gained something, right?" Hu Qian asked in a low voice as the five approached.

Chen Xiao and the others nodded with smiles.

Even Fu Tong, whose outcome was far from perfect, was no exception.

A low-level cultivation technique, if placed in the Black Corner Region, would be enough to trigger a bloody battle. The fact that she obtained it so easily is naturally a great gain.

"That's good. Remember what you just heard. Elders, I won't disturb your peace and quiet any longer. Farewell."

Hu Qian bowed respectfully to the void, then waved his hand and immediately led the five people back the way they came.

After half an hour.

Back in his familiar study, Hu Qian relaxed completely, plopping down in a comfortable chair before smiling at the five people.

"You've already received the top five rewards. Whatever you get, the academy won't interfere. Now, just wait patiently for two days. Two days later, it will be the day you enter the inner academy. Come and wait in the open space downstairs then."

"However, as the most responsible vice dean in history, I must remind you that the inner courtyard is not as peaceful as the outer courtyard. On your way to the inner courtyard, you will encounter some people who will try to stop you. I can't go into details, but just remember, if you encounter them, roll up your sleeves and beat them to death... well, don't actually kill them."

"In short, the harder the beating, the greater the benefits!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Hui and the other three were all taken aback.

Chen Xiao looked even more suspicious.

No, thinking about it carefully, it seems that what Hu Qian said is not wrong either.

However, his instigating attitude seemed somewhat unexpected to Chen Xiao.

Normally, as the vice dean, knowing the difficulty of the Fire Energy Hunting Competition for freshmen, he should remind them that it would be best to form teams.

Suddenly, Chen Xiao remembered what his mentor Xiwen had said: that Vice Dean Hu Qian smiled slyly after learning about his situation.

In an instant, Chen Xiao understood everything.

This vice dean is a hedonist!

He clearly just wanted to have some fun!

"Understood, thank you for the reminder, Vice Dean."

Chen Xiao, who saw through the truth, did not expose it. He nodded and thanked the four people around him before leaving the study under Hu Qian's encouraging gaze.

In the library, each of them made some discoveries, and all five were eager to go back and examine them carefully, especially since they weren't particularly familiar with each other to begin with.

Therefore, after leaving the study, the five of them greeted each other and went back to their respective "homes".

Back at his residence, Chen Xiao locked the door and then sat cross-legged on the bed.

Because he obtained the Ice Prison Codex relatively early, he had already read it through several times in the library.

Therefore, we started the repair process without hesitation.