Battle Through the Heavens: Achievement System at the Start

Upon seeing this, Instructor Ruolin smiled and said, "Xun'er, you two have the same cultivation level, but you are a little younger. Are you suggesting that he has other extraordinary abilities?"

Xun'er smiled as she looked at Xiao Yao, who shrugged, blinked her big eyes, raised her proud chin, and looked at Instructor Ruolin in front of her.

Xun'er drawled out her words, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense, and revealed a mysterious smile as she whispered, "Well... actually, Brother Xiao Yao not only has reached the Dou Shi level in cultivation, he also has another identity..."

Xun'er paused for a moment, and seeing the eager expressions on everyone's faces, she raised her voice and said, "He is an alchemist who can refine second-grade pills."

As soon as Xun'er finished speaking, gasps of cold air rose and fell in the tent, and the gazes directed at Xiao Yao were filled with astonishment at this terrifying talent.

Rob and Gora, huddled in the corner, swallowed hard, exchanging bewildered glances, both seeing fear and horror in each other's eyes. The thought of offending Xiao Yao and how their days at Canaan Academy would be difficult only deepened their bitterness.

Xun'er's actions now are undoubtedly like showing off what she is most proud of to everyone. This thing that she has carefully protected cannot be tarnished by anyone else.

"This little guy really has a lot of luck with women." Ruolin glanced lazily at Xiao Yao and chuckled to herself.

After a while, Instructor Ruolin slowly rolled up the parchment in her hand and said softly with a smile, "Hehe, let's end today's registration here. We will stay here for seven more days. Congratulations to all the new students who registered today. From now on, you will be members of Canaan Academy. I hope that you can prepare everything within seven days. After seven days, a flying caravan from Canaan Academy will arrive in Utan City. At that time, we will be able to fly directly to the academy."

Upon hearing this, everyone inside the tent was overjoyed.

At this moment, Xiao Yan stepped forward and said with a dry laugh, "Instructor Ruolin, I have something else to attend to..."

Upon seeing this, Xun'er looked at Xiao Yao with a puzzled expression and whispered, "Brother Xiao Yao, do you know what's wrong with Xiao Yanzi?"

Xiao Yao gently held Xun'er's small hand, looked at Xiao Yan in front of him, and said with a smile, "Xun'er, you'll find out soon enough."

Xun'er looked at Xiao Yao's handsome profile and muttered, "You two actually have your own secrets, but you don't tell Xun'er at all..."

"Oh? Little genius Xiao Yan, is there anything else you want to say to your mentor?" Mentor Ruolin raised her beautiful face and asked with a teasing smile.

Xiao Yan chuckled awkwardly, scratched his head, and tentatively asked, "Um... I think I might not be able to go to Canaan Academy with you all, because there's something important I need to do. Instructor Ruolin, I wonder if I could ask for some time off?"

"A request for leave?" Slightly taken aback, Instructor Ruolin frowned slightly and said softly, "According to the rules, freshmen do not have any holidays other than certain specific holidays."

"But I really have some very important things to do." Xiao Yan shrugged, and then solemnly added, "Very important, to the point that I absolutely have to go."

Looking at Xiao Yan's solemn expression, Instructor Ruolin frowned and pondered for a long while before nodding slightly and saying softly, "Alright. How long of a vacation do you need? If it's not too long, with my authority, I can try to get one for you."

Xiao Yan scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Perhaps... about a year."

"Yu'er, isn't your husband... a bit too ambitious? A whole year? You know, no freshman at Canaan Academy has ever dared to ask for leave like this. Could it be that he's deliberately trying not to go to Canaan Academy?" Staring at Xiao Yan in disbelief, Xue Ni asked Xiao Yu in astonishment.

Instructor Ruolin looked at Xiao Yan, who was standing in front of her with a serious expression, with a wry smile. She sighed and said softly, "This vacation is too long. I can't make the decision for you. You should shorten it. With your potential, you will definitely receive the best training in the academy. Why waste your time?"

"If I can't take a year off, I think I might have to withdraw. If I have the opportunity next year, I'll try to participate in the Canaan Academy's admissions again," Xiao Yan said with a wry smile, pursing his lips.

A moment later, finally provoked by Xiao Yan's words of withdrawal, she gritted her teeth and strode quickly to him, angrily saying, "You want to take leave, is that it? As long as you can last twenty rounds against this instructor, you can take a year's leave. Any problems the academy has, I'll take care of them for you!"

Hearing Instructor Ruolin's words, Xue Ni and the other girls immediately sighed for Xiao Yan, and then looked at Xiao Yu with sympathy, who had a bitter smile on her face: "Yu'er, please accept our condolences."

"That ignorant fool! Instructor Ruolin is a Great Dou Master!" Gritting her teeth, Xiao Yu stomped her foot angrily, but a helpless worry flashed in her eyes.

"How is it? Is it alright?" Instructor Ruolin asked gently, smiling at Xiao Yan.

A slight smile appeared on Xiao Yan's lips. He scratched his head, a barely perceptible hint of amusement flashing in his dark eyes. After what seemed like a long pause, he finally nodded firmly under everyone's gaze.

"We must invite them!"

Xiao Yao watched as the two walked out of the tent and into the center of the square.

Xiao Yan and Instructor Ruolin stood facing each other, their gazes firm and sharp. The surrounding air seemed to tense up because of their confrontation.

"Are you ready?" Instructor Ruolin asked with a smile, her voice carrying a hint of provocation.

Xiao Yan took a deep breath and nodded: "Ready."

Instructor Ruolin smiled faintly, flicked her wrist, and the long whip in her hand swept through the air like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, leaving a faint blue shadow before slashing down vertically towards Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan's expression turned solemn. He stomped his foot heavily on the ground, his body slightly arched, and then, like an arrow released from a bow, he charged towards Instructor Ruolin.

The two continued for a while, but neither could gain the upper hand.

Finally, Instructor Ruolin smiled softly and waved her hand. In mid-air, a huge blue energy condensed into a water snake three or four meters in size, which roared into the sky and attacked Xiao Yan under Instructor Ruolin's control.

A collective gasp rippled through the crowd: "Mid-level Profound Rank Battle Skill: Water Mandala."

"boom!"

The enormous water snake finally reached Xiao Yan's head and slammed into his body. Instantly, the earth trembled and water sprayed into the sky.

Looking at the area almost completely obscured by the water curtain, Instructor Ruolin smiled slightly. With the power she controlled, this attack was enough to make Xiao Yan faint.