After putting aside her worries, Yan Xue's alchemy skills also made great progress.
With Chen Qiang's patient explanation and help, Yan Xue was able to refine a few second-grade elixirs on her own in a month's time.
Such progress was inconceivable in the eyes of others.
However, Yan Xue's mental strength was extremely strong. Coupled with her good mood, her learning progressed at a rapid pace.
During this month, Chen Qiang basically put aside his cultivation of the battle domain realm and focused on helping Yan Xue improve her alchemy skills so that she could become a true alchemy expert.
In the outside world, the other inner disciples of the Southern Lake Dao Academy had basically quieted down during this month.
After all, the annual competition between the two academies in Chenliu City was about to begin.
This was the best opportunity for self-promotion for the two academies.
In this short month, without the supervision of the Dao Academy's elders, the inner disciples of the various departments were all pumped up and started to cultivate with all their might. They were striving to win glory for their academies in the competition and obtain the opportunity to enter the Sky Pillar Dao Academy in the future.
However, during this period of time, Principal Qi and Liu Qingyun's days weren't too good.
They originally thought that Chen Qiang, a talented fellow, would be able to settle down and cultivate properly after entering the inner sect. They thought that he would be able to win glory for the Southern Lake Dao Academy in the competition.
However, the two of them never expected that during this month, Chen Qiang's luxurious courtyard door did not even open, let alone seek guidance from Elder Liu of the Martial Academy.
With an uneasy mood, the day of the competition between the two academies finally arrived.
On this day, Principal Qi, Liu Qingyun, and Elder Liu of the Warrior's Department walked together to Chen Qiang's courtyard.
Sensing their arrival, Chen Qiang opened the door to his room.
"Principal, Great Elder, Elder Liu, is the day of the competition here?"
Seeing Chen Qiang's relaxed expression, the uneasiness in Principal Qi's heart lessened slightly. She nodded and said, "Chen Qiang, this time, the competition will be held at the Southern Lake Dao Academy's Martial Arts Practice Field.
The order of time will be the Blood Puppet Division, Pill Division, Warrior's Department, and Weapon Division.
Although you're a disciple of the Pill Department, the three of us still hope that you can represent our academy's Warrior's Department in the competition. What do you think? "
Chen Qiang frowned in confusion.
Originally, he had only agreed to a duel with the arrogant Li Qing during the Grand Competition.
Why did he have to participate in the Warrior's Department competition now?
Seeing Chen Qiang's thoughts, Principal Qi continued to explain. "Chen Qiang, listen to me first. As long as you are willing to participate in the Martial Dao Tournament and achieve good results, I can promise you that the Southern Lake Dao College will give you a recommendation for the Central Continent Sky Pillar Dao College's recruitment exam in half a year. How about that?"
Chen Qiang's eyes lit up.
If he could get the Dao Academy's recommendation, then entering the Sky Pillar Dao Academy would be a sure thing.
They didn't even need to compete with other disciples to be directly selected into the Sky Pillar Dao Academy.
Thinking of this, Chen Qiang continued to ask, "Principal Qi, if Yan Xue also participates, can she also get a recommendation?"
"Uh —" Principal Qi looked at Yan Xue, then turned to look at Liu Qingyun and Elder Liu. She then laughed bitterly. "Chen Qiang, do you think it's so easy to get a recommendation?
There are countless Dao Academies in the five states in the world. Every year, each Dao Academy has a limited number of recommendations. Even so, the Dao Academies won't easily give away such precious recommendations.
"Take our Dao Academy for example. This quota was obtained five years ago and we haven't used it yet.
It was the Great Elder and I who agreed that you deserved it.
However, if you think that Yan Xue is confident in participating in this competition, then let's do it this way. Half a year later, the Academy will introduce her to the Central Continent selection.
At that time, whether she can enter the Sky Pillar Dao Academy will depend on her luck. "
"That's fine too." Chen Qiang nodded heavily. "As long as the Principal agrees to let Yan Xue participate in the selection in half a year, I guarantee that she will achieve good results in this competition!"
Seeing how certain Chen Qiang was, Principal Qi finally put down the rock in her heart.
However, Elder Liu from the Warrior's Department felt uneasy. He looked at Chen Qiang suspiciously and asked, "Kid, tomorrow's competition is very important to our Dao Academy. You can't be careless.
The Meteor Dao Academy's Warrior's Department also has talented disciples. If you're not confident, it's best to take the initiative to mention it. Don't wait until the competition is over. "
The corners of Chen Qiang's mouth curled up and he smiled slightly. At the same time, he turned and entered the room.
"Elder Liu, in the Warrior's Department competition tomorrow, I'll deal with the strongest opponent."
"Damn! Kid, you're crazy! "
Elder Liu heard him and immediately cursed. Then, he revealed a satisfied smile.
"Hehe, not bad. You have the arrogance of a Warrior's Department disciple! Sigh, it's a pity that you chose a place like the Pill Department. What a waste! "
Principal Qi and Liu Qingyun also laughed.
"Hehe, Elder Liu, who cares which department he's in? As long as he's a disciple of our Dao Academy and brings glory to our Dao Academy, isn't that enough?
Moreover, in tomorrow's competition, won't he still participate as a Martial Academy disciple? "
The three big shots left Chen Qiang's residence with relaxed expressions.
No matter what, it seemed that Chen Qiang was in a good state. It was as if he did not take the competition seriously at all.
In the eyes of Principal Qi and the others, the more Chen Qiang displayed such an attitude, the greater his chances of winning.
That was because they saw not only youthful frivolity in him, but also boundless confidence!
Such confidence was a quality that a powerhouse should have. It could not be faked!
Liu Qingyun was so excited that his face flushed red. He secretly transmitted a message to Principal Qi, "After this tournament ends, if Chen Qiang's performance is truly extraordinary, I want to have a private chat with him."
Principal Qi sighed inwardly.
It seemed that the obsession in Liu Qingyun's heart would not be so easy to get rid of.
Such thoughts were very dangerous!
A mere First Elder of the Dao Academy was not even valued in the Sky Pillar Dao Academy of the Central Continent. How could he dare to go against the most authoritative and respected Divine Temple of the continent?
However, Principal Qi could understand. As a warrior and a cultivator, Liu Qingyun had his own dignity!
It was fine that those Divine Temple envoys killed his nephew for no reason.
They even heavily injured him in front of all the Dao Academy disciples!
As a result, this matter was spread to the Meteor Dao Academy!
To Liu Qingyun, such a humiliation was worse than killing him on the spot!
Sigh! It seemed that he could only be enlightened slowly in the future!
Otherwise, Liu Qingyun, who was alone and did not care about his life, might do something crazy!
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