Chapter 006: The Enigma of Deer Forest

However, just as he approached the object, intending to reach out and grasp it to confirm his conjecture, he suddenly felt a flash of cold light before his eyes, as if a bolt of lightning had descended from the sky, illuminating the dark forest in an instant

It must be said that the perpetrator capable of committing these series of headless murder cases is undoubtedly a master of crime

With the pride of Prince Tianxue, Lei Bingfan originally looked down upon the idea of asking questions, but upon recalling the strange disappearances of so many classmates, he decided to temporarily set aside his pride. He spoke up and asked: "Su Jian, have you discovered any clues?"

His movement was very sudden, and Lei Bingfan had no time to react, resulting in a near collision of noses with the young man

Perhaps you have heard, I am the prince of the Kingdom of Tianshue. However, on that cold and barren ice field, in order to preserve my meager food supply, even as a prince, I must engage in a battle with those robbers and bandits who come to seize the food, using swords to determine who will have that meal

It is evident that this female student is quite knowledgeable about the art of stargazing

"It is those that have been trampled into the soil," Su Jian said

"Indeed. " Su Jian said, "It is a pity that such a cunning person has encountered me, Su Jian!"

At this point, Diao Zheng had already found an opportunity to sneak away in a dejected manner. The instigator behind him, Gao Chang, had also long since left in frustration

"Then why do you often shout about fighting and killing?" Su Jian smiled as he looked at him

However, after this period of interaction just now, he no longer completely looks down on this black-clad guard servant as he did before

"Not good!" Su Jian instantly sensed the breath of death, and without a moment's hesitation, he performed a rolling maneuver on the ground, disregarding the various piercing vines on the ground, and narrowly evaded this sudden ambush.

"Who says otherwise! It is all thanks to the blessings of the Immortal Dome." The others also echoed in agreement.

As the crowd in the training ground gradually dispersed, Tang Qiu suddenly said to Su Jian: "The gaze you just had during the trial was quite similar to what Mr. Qin mentioned about the ancient jade concubine, it was exceptionally bright."

After a while, he suddenly spoke, softly muttering to himself: "Diao Zheng, this person, has no grievances or enmities with me, yet to curry favor with Gao Chang, he easily ordered my death. Such a person cannot be left alive..."

"No one is here," Lei Bingfan shook his head and said, "This is a cave for burying discarded teaching tools, and it is not very deep"

This is not meant for you to smell clearly. Su Jian, seeing that this tactic was effective, secretly laughed to himself

Is that so? Su Jian thought for a moment and said, "It's quite normal. I want to become stronger. If I have the chance to cultivate the Star Flow Technique, I won't have to endure the grievances caused by petty people like Diao Zheng anymore—oh, what did you just say about Mr. Qin?" It was only at this moment that he finally reacted.

Only with the successful fusion of souls can the Starflow Technique be truly mastered. This is because only through the experience of soul fusion and mimicry can the starlight armor of the Starflow Technique imitate the form and abilities of the fused object, coalescing into wings of light with various shapes.

After venting his hatred towards the dragon clan, Lei Bingfan suddenly turned his head, his eyes cold as ice, and looked at Su Jian: "The aura on you is quite strange, very similar to that of the dragon clan!"

Hearing these words, Su Jian looked at Tang Qiu, feeling deeply moved in his heart

Su Jian suddenly became somewhat lost in thought. He gazed at the smoke and clouds that occasionally appeared and disappeared in the distant Lingjiu Valley, falling into silence for a moment

From then on, the two of them traveled in silence, but they had not walked for long when the young man leading the way suddenly stopped.

That night, he had just left Lingjiu Academy and was hurrying towards Jinghua City. Before he had even exited the academy's mountain gate, he overheard passing students discussing that another student had gone missing from the academy

Not necessarily, Su Jian said

This point is indeed crucial for the human race, which has always been passively subjected to blows

Without exaggeration, the emergence of the Starflow Technique, capable of brief flight, has instilled confidence in a race of humans who were utterly lost in despair. From the imperial court to the rivers and lakes, the Starflow Technique has completely transformed every aspect of the beleaguered human race

Such days are very regular. As a person living in chaotic times, Su Jian feels that if he could continue like this, it would not be bad

Silver fern fruit? Oh, indeed. "Lei Bingfan looked around and said with confusion, "This is just the silver fern fruit that has fallen to the ground, which is quite normal in the Deer Call Forest.

Oh? "Lei Bingfan raised an eyebrow, "Isn't it fleeing along the stream?"

However, they searched up and down the creek for a considerable distance, yet still found no particular traces.

This sword of mine is called 'Blood Song' said Su Jian

Alright. Su Jian did not hesitate at all, leading the way ahead as the two followed the path marked by the trampled silver fern fruit, venturing deeper into the Deer Call Forest.

What are they? Lei Bingfan is still somewhat confused

However, Su Jian was different. He recalled the task that the Supreme Leader had secretly entrusted to him and immediately hurried towards the Luming Forest with great speed

"It is best for you to think this way. That experience, the power of gaining and losing, is not your only outcome." Continuing to throw out profound sayings, Qin Yu suddenly lowered her voice and gently said, "Do not be surprised that I know about you. You should know that Li Huachu is my good friend"

"What is it?" Lei Bingfan said in a low voice, somewhat excitedly, "Have they found him already?"

"No," Lei Bingfan shook his head again, "I just hope that the fine sword at your waist does not lose its master too soon"

Thus, the starry sea crystal river that spans the heavens shines with holy light in the hearts of the human race of Shenzhou, resembling the pure crystal that is said to be ethereal at the pinnacle of the celestial dome. The starry sky, eternally shining like pure crystal, is also revered by all the people of Shenzhou as the "Celestial Dome"

"I know Li Huachu..." Su Jian looked at Qin Yurui's elegant appearance and thought to himself, "Indeed, someone who can be acquainted with a person like Li Huachu is certainly not ordinary"

Upon entering the Deer Call Forest, the surroundings became even darker. Only someone like Su Jian, who had undergone special training, knew to turn over the silver fern leaves in the forest, utilizing the shimmering silver underside of the leaves to provide a pitiful glimmer of light for the path ahead

The brilliance of the Starry Sea illuminates the earth, containing immense energy. Although the people of the Divine Land cannot directly absorb it, they can indirectly utilize the energy of the starry river by collecting crystals formed from the condensation of starlight through the harvesting of demon beasts and magical plants.

After a moment of silence, the noble prince of the Kingdom of Tianshue unexpectedly gave a serious answer to Su Jian's obviously sarcastic question: "Su Jian, if you want to know the real reason, you must first go to our Kingdom of Tianshue"

At this moment, dusk has passed, and the night envelops the earth. The brilliance of the stars and moon tonight is not clear, with only a few remaining strands of evening glow at the horizon providing the only illumination for Su Jian.

Hehe, it seems you enrolled later than I did, and your information is not as well-informed as mine. Tang Qiu squinted his eyes and whispered, "You probably don't know yet, but Mr. Qin has a secret crush on Instructor Gu Yufei."

Why? This time it was Su Jian who found it strange

Arriving at the well-known stream in the woods, Su Jian did not see the scattered items. At this moment, he was actually a bit late; it was likely that those belongings of Lu Xiuwen had already been taken away by the instructors from the academy who handled the scene.

Indeed. Su Jian also noticed this and nodded in agreement

After two hundred years of recuperation, these eight great kingdoms can be considered to have a thriving population. Therefore, the notion of ten thousand possessors of the Star Flow Technique sounds quite substantial, yet when distributed among the eight great kingdoms, it is akin to scattering a handful of sesame seeds on sandy ground

"Alright, then take a good whiff!" Su Jian immediately executed a move called 'Advancing as Retreating', quickly stepping forward and straining to get closer to Lei Bingfan.

The origins of the Celestial Dome Starry River have always been a topic of much debate. Some say it is the radiant energy that scattered into the heavens after powerful deities perished together in an ancient war among the gods

Upon hearing these words, Su Jian recalled the important trust placed in him by Commander Xuanyuan Hong, and immediately took action, seeking to gather firsthand information with the utmost speed

It is evident that "learning to fly" has become their most primary and urgent issue

However, no matter what happens, I, Tang Qiu, have already recognized you as a good brother. " Tang Qiu's expression suddenly turned serious as he said, "Su Jian, no matter what you want to do, even if it means taking down that bastard with the surname Diao, I will support you, brother. But you must remember, at all times, to prioritize your safety and protect your own life.

"Say whatever you like," Su Jian replied nonchalantly, "but I would like to ask, what have you discovered by coming here?"

Indeed! This question resonates deeply with many people, and immediately a chorus of agreement and inquiries arose on the scene

"By the way, Brother Lei, I see that your sword is quite impressive," Su Jian quickly shifted the topic. "Look at this blade, its sharpness is evident, radiating a cold light, and when it dances, it can even condense snowflakes, swirling around like a flying sword. It is truly remarkable! What is the name of your sword?"

The most important aspect of the Starflow Technique is its "Mimicry". Mimicry refers to the foundational skill of cultivating the Starflow Technique to a certain level, which allows one to conduct a "Soul Fusion" ritual with spiritual birds, demon beasts, and magical plants

No need to look anymore," Su Jian shook his head and said, "This murderer is indeed very cunning. Although I saw through the trick of the silver fern fruit, he ultimately escaped long ago. What I meant by saying my efforts were not in vain is not this.

It is a pity that he is indeed a sword enthusiast. Su Jian's words struck a chord with him. After holding back for only a moment, he could not help but respond: "As for this sword, it is quite extraordinary; it is a treasured weapon passed down in my Tianxue Kingdom, named 'Quick Snow in Clear Weather'"

He said nothing. Su Jian shook his head

"You do not need to say sorry." The sword, which had already been sheathed, was suddenly drawn by Lei Bingfan, who waved it towards the sky, "The ones who should apologize are those despicable dragon clans!"

Seeing the arrogant prince initiate a conversation, Su Jian had the intention to ignore him. However, observing the increasingly dense nightfall and realizing that he was in the dense forest pursuing a criminal, he thought that having a capable ally would not be a bad idea

Thus, just like the previous strange cases of student disappearances, a living person has vanished into thin air!

Ah? Tang Qiu, who had just been lost in thought, happened to come back to his senses at this moment. Hearing the end of Su Jian's words, he was immediately taken aback and said, "Su Jian, who are you saying cannot stay?"

Seeing him in shock and anger, the sword of Lei Bingfan flew towards him, yet he remained calm and unhurried

His enigmatic demeanor further piqued Lei Bingfan's boundless interest

Indeed! Su Jian clapped his hands and said, "The so-called 'serpent's path leaves no trace' is nonexistent. As long as something has been done, there will inevitably be traces left behind."

"That is indeed the case," Su Jian responded, pondering for a moment before continuing, "It is actually quite normal. Although Gu Yufei is a teacher of the Illusion System Star Flow Technique, she is only in her early twenties, at the prime of her youth, and possesses a captivating charm..." At this point, the graceful figure and stunning features of Gu Yufei emerged vividly in Su Jian's mind

Seeing this scene, Su Jian thought to himself: "No, I still need to find more silver fern leaves to provide some light"

Ah? Upon hearing what he said, the students who had originally harbored hopes were instantly deflated like a punctured balloon

You mean ... ... that's right! Lei Bingfan suddenly realized.

He immediately broke into a smile and turned to Lei Bingfan, saying: "It is not that I have night vision, but rather that I can tell why the perpetrator left no footprints."

With a heart full of ulterior motives, one then hears Lei Bingfan say: "I am extremely sensitive to this aura and can indeed smell you—"

Su Jian greatly enjoys such days. During the day, he shuttles between various courses at the academy, eagerly absorbing knowledge in literature, history, and martial arts; in the evening, he returns to Jinghua City to handle his duties, before going back to his old room to sleep

"Clever!" Su Jian praised, "It seems I need not say anything; you have already figured it out. Indeed, this person must have long since settled the abducted Lu Xiuwen; if I am not mistaken, he was just lurking nearby. His skills must be quite formidable, yet he did not take action against us, which shows that his temperament is quite conflicted, lacking the decisiveness of Brother Lei in matters of killing."

As the moment drew nearer, Su Jian became increasingly confident in his earlier thoughts

Although Su Jian was initially the focus of everyone's attention, in terms of the compatibility with the Dragon Blood, he was still slightly inferior to Li Huachu

Indeed, it is worthy of the Star Flow Technique! I heard someone say, "I am aware of the skills under Diao Zheng's command; that Purple Flame Wheel has already reached perfection and is exceedingly powerful. Teacher Qin effortlessly turned it to ashes in a moment of jest. This Star Flow Technique is truly the strongest method bestowed by the celestial deities of the Immortal Dome!"

However, Su Jian was still not quite sure, so he crouched down and tiptoed over, wanting to see more clearly.

This expression, which Su Jian had never seen before, lingered in his memory for a long time

Understood, "Lei Bingfan is clever like ice and snow, and immediately thought, 'If one were to escape along the stream, as long as one carefully searches upstream and downstream of the mountain stream, one would surely find some clues. Only by using a kind of sleight of hand, allowing him to escape without relying on the stream, could he act freely, not only unrestrained but also making it difficult to trace his exact route.'"

Everyone, please be quiet. Qin Yushuang made a downward gesture with her palms and smiled as she asked, "Let me ask a question first: Does everyone think that the teacher's Star Flow Technique is very impressive?"

May I ask. Lei Bingfan has become courteous

Is it here? Su Jian looked at the dark cave and lowered his voice to Lei Bingfan behind him, saying, Be careful, if I were that person, this cave would be the best hiding place. Don't rush in yet, let me think of a foolproof plan before we go in—huh?

Oh? Seeing his performance, Lei Bingfan suddenly felt a bit strange

"Who? Who is it?" Su Jian, in a state of utter disarray, was both shocked and angry. When he leaped up and saw the appearance of the person who had attacked, he was taken aback in astonishment

However, once the Star Flow Technique emerged, such debates came to an end. All the people of the Divine Land began to believe that the existence of the Starry Crystal River was undoubtedly a blessing and protection from the ancient ancestors and deities for their descendants

"Alas! How can one act so rashly?" Su Jian exclaimed, "What if inside the cave—" Before he could finish his sentence, Lei Bingfan had already gone and returned, standing once again in front of Su Jian

Some also say that it is merely a colossal ancient divine beast navigating the primordial universe, ejecting its sperm or egg sacs for the purpose of reproduction

Li Huachu is a standout among the Dragon Blooded individuals he trained with. His bloodline has the highest compatibility with that of the dragon race, nearly reaching one hundred percent.

He blew on the gleaming edge of his sword and coldly said: "I must kill you. I merely noticed your furtive behavior, so I casually swung my sword to test you."

For two hundred years, countless masters have devoted themselves to deep research, and ultimately they achieved breakthroughs from the Starry Crystal River that stretches across the heavens of the Zhongguo continent

The Starry Sea Crystal River spans across the zenith, never to fade; it runs parallel to the Milky Way, yet shines far more brilliantly than it.

"Indeed," Su Jian said, "the plunderer has precisely taken advantage of this mindset of yours. Look—" He pointed to the large silver fern fruits on the ground nearby, which glimmered faintly. He continued, "If you observe closely, you will find that among these seemingly scattered silver fern fruits, some are actually connected in a sequence, extending like a path into the depths of the dense forest."

"Oh my goodness!" Upon hearing this, Tang Qiu immediately shrank his neck and repeatedly pleaded for mercy, saying, "Lord Su of the Xuanwu Guard, you know how bold I am! At most, I would just secretly take a look at my senior and junior sisters. Besides, even if I wanted to join, the Blood Oath Alliance wouldn't accept me. If I were to force my way in, I would be exposed by the next day!"

At this moment, the night wind suddenly rose, lifting the silver long hair of the Snow Prince behind his head, reflecting the brilliance of the stars and the moon, as if silver icy rain were cascading down.

Ah? Hearing the confirmation from Su Jian's mouth, Tang Qiu was still taken aback

Brother Lei, I would like to ask a question. Su Jian looked at the silver-haired youth in purple attire amidst the twilight and suddenly spoke

It turns out that this Star Flow Technique is not only the most powerful martial art of the human race at present, but also the only martial art that embodies the hope for the revival of humanity

Starting from these crystals, the human race has finally developed the peculiar skill of "Mimetic Starflow Technique"

Speaking of Gu Yufei, she is indeed the most renowned teacher at Lingjiu Academy. Gu Yufei possesses a stunningly beautiful appearance and a curvaceous figure. What is particularly noteworthy is that, unlike the more conservative demeanor of women today, Gu Yufei's conduct is remarkably bold and uninhibited

Su Jian—no, Brother Su," the proud prince finally lowered his arrogance and curiously asked, "The sky is dark, yet you walk without hindrance. Have you practiced the illusion system's 'Night Vision Technique'?

Ah? Su Jian was taken aback, and immediately with a "swish" drew the Blood Song Sword, saying, "Brother Lei, be careful, that fierce person may not have gone far."

Not to mention anything else, just looking at her favorite outfit, it is a tight-fitting red dress. This attire not only highlights her voluptuous figure but also conserves fabric, exposing not only her abdomen and thighs but also large areas of her fair skin on her chest. In particular, that piece of "cost-cutting" red silk strapless top cannot conceal her pair of ample bosoms at all

What official business?" Tang Qiu asked curiously

Although Su Jian had integrated the Wuming Mountain Villa and the Xuanwu Guard training into one, he found it difficult to detect any abnormalities for the time being. Furthermore, with night having fallen and the evening mist rising in the forest, his visibility was further impaired

No clues at the moment said Lei Bingfan

Originally, he believed that this mediocre black-clad guard would certainly not make any discoveries. However, now seeing Su Jian's smiling yet silent demeanor, it seems as if he has discerned something.

Seeing him looking as cold as ice and snow, Su Jian also inexplicably calmed down

Unexpectedly, not long after, the students outside the Luming Forest heard a strange scream from within the woods. They hurried over, only to find Luxiu Wen's personal belongings scattered by the stream in the forest, while he himself had mysteriously vanished.

What are you doing?" Lei Bingfan was greatly angered, stepping back quickly and sternly reprimanding Su Jian.

Su Jian heard this and chuckled, "What is it, Brother Tang? From what you say, are you perhaps a member of the Blood Oath Alliance?"

Hmph! Lei Bingfan finally discerned the sarcasm in the young man's words

The Metastellar Flow Technique refers to the practice of utilizing special scriptures to stimulate the power of starlight accumulated and refined within the body's meridians, allowing the body to be enveloped in a layer of stellar light armor, while simultaneously establishing a connection with the soul for control

I understand now!" Lei Bingfan exclaimed, "So that villain knocked the student unconscious, then carried him away while scattering the silver fern fruits on the ground, simultaneously using light body techniques to tread on them and escape into the distance.

Hmph. Regarding the boy's earlier impudence, the fastidious Lei Bingfan was quite displeased and resolved to ignore him

It is not them; our Tianxue Kingdom will not retreat from the prosperous Central Plains to the barren snowy wasteland of poor mountains and evil waters! No, merely saying sorry is not enough!" The agitated prince of Tianxue Kingdom struck heavily with his sword and roared, "It should be repaid with blood!"

10,000, this is indeed far from the expectations of the main combatants

Hearing this name, Lei Bingfan shook his head and said, "This woman should be kept at a distance."

Speaking of which, a significant reason for the great retreat of the human race during the dragon tribe's invasion two hundred years ago was that many members of the dragon tribe had wings and the ability to fly

In the evening, a second-grade student named Lu Xiuwen, having just finished his meal, greeted his close classmates and went for a walk near Luming Forest

However, after just glancing two or three times, Su Jian suddenly felt a stir in his heart, as if he had suddenly recalled something.

Therefore, looking across the entire human realm, the number of individuals who have successfully cultivated the Star Flow Technique does not exceed ten thousand in total

While thinking of the image of the ancient jade concubine, Su Jian accidentally glanced at Tang Qiu, only to find that this good brother now wore a look of utter daze. He stared blankly into the distance, his eyes vacant, grinning foolishly, with a trickle of drool at the corner of his mouth

"Whatever? Are you trying me?" Su Jian thought of the overwhelming sword aura from earlier and said angrily, "Stay away from me in the future!"

At this moment, Su Jian remained calm and composed, his hand resting on the hilt of the Blood Song Sword. He looked at Tang Qiu and said lightly, "To punish the wicked and eliminate evil, how could one act impulsively? Naturally, one must ensure complete safety. Moreover, if this fellow does not provoke me again, I will let him go."

Indeed, only a new-style official academy like Lingjiu Academy, which seeks innovation and pragmatism, can accommodate a woman of Gu Yufei's disposition. Although her unconventional behavior deviates from mainstream values, it possesses a lethal allure for men.

This fellow, all day long, just doesn't want to get down to business. Su Jian laughed and scolded him lightly, not wanting to disturb him, but just softly muttered to himself, "Diao Zheng, this guy, has attacked me twice today, it seems like he is really trying to take me down..."

"Do not forget, I am still a member of the Xuanwu Guard," Su Jian said leisurely. "Investigating the rogue factions of the Blood Oath Alliance is not only the duty of every member of the Xuanwu Guard, but also a task personally assigned to me by the Grand Commander. Fatty, tell me, if Diao Zheng intends to kill or seriously injure me, would that not obstruct the important duties of our guard?"

Su Jian was feeling dejected when he heard a girl in the crowd chattering: "Of course Teacher Qin's Star Flow Technique is impressive. If the Star Flow Technique weren't several levels higher, how could it be that among the entire human race, there are only less than 10,000 people who can master the Star Flow Technique?"

After this turmoil, both Diao Zheng and Gao Chang, as well as Cao Liang, seemed to have suddenly ceased their activities overnight, no longer seeking trouble with Su Jian

However, in the face of Teacher Qin's sincere teachings, Su Jian's words, just as he was about to speak, transformed into: "Sir, your lesson is well taken. From now on, the student will certainly not fear the strong and the violent, and will bravely move forward"

In an instant, Su Jian had already understood that Qin Yu's connections were likely not ordinary in strength, and he must have already heard about his past secret training as a Dragon Blooded.

Su Jian was taken aback and hurriedly said: "Brother Lei, why do you say such things? I am a genuine member of the human race, how could I possibly resemble the dragon race?"

That is good, that is good. The chubby Tang Qiu, being timid by nature, felt somewhat relieved after Su Jian softened his tone. He repeatedly patted his bulging belly, sensing that he was not as tense as before

So it is! Upon hearing this name, many memories surged into Su Jian's mind. During his dark years, if there was anyone in the nameless villa worth remembering, it was Li Huachu

Oh? Lei Bingfan looked at him strangely, filled with anticipation, and asked, "Have you discovered any clues again?" As he spoke, he glanced around, trying to see if there were any anomalies in the jungle under the night sky.

Just as he changed his mind, the classmates who had originally been observing from a distance also surged over, forming a circle around their beloved Teacher Qin.

What is the meaning of this statement? Lei Bingfan was perplexed.

"Lei Bingfan! What brings you here?" Su Jian exclaimed in a mix of shock and anger as he recognized the visitor. "Why did you save me last time, but now you want to kill me?"

Hearing his judgment, Lei Bingfan remained silent, merely nodding his head, while tightly gripping his gleaming long sword in his hand

How is it? There's no time to blame him, Su Jian asked anxiously

"Do not speak carelessly," Su Jian said solemnly, "As disciples, we should not gossip about our teacher behind their back"

Oh? Su Jian looked at him in surprise, "I didn't expect you to care about others"

Ten thousand people... Sigh! Immediately, some individuals became dejected and let out a few sighs.

When Qin Yu spoke this sentence, others were left baffled, but Su Jian's body trembled, and his ordinarily calm gaze suddenly became intensely fervent, burning as he looked at Qin Yu.

"What is the name of your sword?" As soon as the topic of swords was mentioned, the aloof and icy Lei Bingfan could not help but continue the conversation.

I sincerely apologize for the joke I made earlier

Do not deceive me any longer. Am I not your brother?" Tang Qiu said angrily, "I clearly heard you mention 'Diao Zheng'.

In fact, Su Jian was well aware that it must be the aura of his own Dragon Blood lineage that had alerted the sensitive Lei Bingfan. Having just witnessed Lei Bingfan's deep-seated hatred for the Dragon Clan, Su Jian was genuinely concerned that this fellow might act impulsively and draw his sword against him without discernment.

"You still haven't said what you are doing here," Lei Bingfan seemed not to hear Su Jian's words, his eyes fixed on him like blades.

One must admit that this ten thousand is already considerable. It is important to remember that a dead camel is still larger than a horse. Although the human race in Shenzhou has suffered a catastrophic loss of ninety percent due to the calamity of the evil dragon, there still remain seven major ancient human nations aside from the Huaxia nation. They are: the Northern Snow Country, the Western Desert Country, the Southwestern Flower Country, the Southeastern Cloud Mountain Country, the Southern Divine Wood Country, the Southern Dream Marsh Country, and the Cang Hai Country, which is situated on the island chain to the west of Shenzhou, straddling both the northern and southern sides.

"You?" Lei Bingfan exclaimed, "Are you saying that you have already seen through the criminal's disguise?"

When you encounter that criminal later, Brother Lei, please remember to protect me!

Having come to this realization, Su Jian replied with neither humility nor arrogance: "It is indeed somewhat regrettable, but I do not have any regrets. The affairs of the world are ever-changing, and it all depends on the depth of fate. This matter is merely a play of destiny, and I am not saddened by it."

"It was all in vain again," Lei Bingfan said, sheathing his sword with a hint of disappointment.

Not bad! Lei Bingfan exclaimed excitedly, clapping his hands, "Then let us follow the path of the silver fern fruit and track down this vile villain."

Just like the Flame Wings that Qin Yuling used to strike from the sky earlier, they are the unique light wings of his "Blazing Fire Sky Eagle" Star Flow Technique

Hearing him say this, Su Jian suddenly displayed a strange smile on his face, remaining silent as he turned and began to search in the forest ahead

Due to the groundwork laid by past events, the students who are now aware of this matter exhibit a peculiar emotion, as if they have naturally accepted such an odd occurrence

Indeed, it is impressive. If you have seen Mr. Gu Yufei perform the illusion-type Star Flow Technique 'Phantom Spirit Fox', you would find it even more remarkable. However—" Qin Yu's expression suddenly turned serious: "The Star Flow Technique is indeed powerful, but do you know that the process of mastering my mimetic highland fire-type eagle's 'Blazing Fire Eagle' Star Flow Technique can be described as 'gruesome'? I spent seven days and nights on the northern Starfall Highland without food or drink, fighting a life-and-death battle with the Fire Feather Cangying. It was only after nearly dying that I seized the opportunity to 'merge souls' with it and obtained it!" However—" Qin Yu's expression suddenly turned serious: "The Star Flow Technique is indeed powerful, but do you know that the process of mastering my mimetic highland fire-type eagle's 'Blazing Fire Eagle' Star Flow Technique can be described as 'gruesome'? I spent seven days and nights on the northern Starfall Highland without food or drink, fighting a life-and-death battle with the Fire Feather Cangying. It was only after nearly dying that I seized the opportunity to 'merge souls' with it and obtained it!

However, Lei Bingfan suddenly turned around to look inside the cave and said, "I just checked and found traces of someone having recently leaned against the cave wall."

Thus, the snow-white skin of the ancient jade concubine and the fiery red dress complement each other, truly resembling a joyful song of ice and fire

In the clear snow during the time of quickness... Su Jian savored the name of this sword and smiled, "Indeed elegant. The last time I saw you use it to kill, I could never have imagined that this deadly weapon had such a refined name. By the way, do you remember that sword of Luo Xueqiong, called 'Moon Goddess White Rainbow'? It seems that good swords always have culturally rich names.

At this point, he gazed into the distant, vast night, along with the faint lights of the academy shining through the leaves of the trees. After a considerable pause, he slowly said: "Brother Lei, have you not noticed that he is a conflicted person?"

"Come on, as if that's true," Tang Qiu retorted, giving him a punch on the shoulder, and casually said, "The Blood Oath Alliance is labeled as a rebel faction, and the court calls for their capture every day, but how many have actually been apprehended?"

In this way, it is not difficult to understand that the human race, accustomed to fighting face-to-face on the ground, quickly fell apart when suddenly faced with a powerful strike from the air

Indeed. In order to enlist his help, Su Jian was completely unreserved, "Look, there are some silver fern fruits on the ground."

Tang Qiu pointed outside the training ground and said solemnly: "Su Jian, look at this senior sister, that junior sister, and those few over there—each of them is in the prime of youth, graceful and charming, how wonderful they are! If you had died early, you would have missed out on such beautiful scenery in this world. What do you think—" At this point, Tang Qiu suddenly felt something was amiss, turned his head to look, and quickly waved his hand, shouting: "Brother, don’t run away! I haven’t finished speaking yet! These are all my life insights accumulated over many years, and I am sincerely sharing them with you!"

Really? The lower-grade students, hearing about this for the first time, immediately had their eyes shine with excitement and anticipation

Not bad. Su Jian looked at him, his eyes shining like stars, "It is him. I have made up my mind that if there is an opportunity, I will eliminate this person."

Although he arrived a bit late and the first crime scene had been compromised, Su Jian remained unfazed. His bright eyes sparkled in the darkness as he meticulously examined the nearby bushes and stream

The expression on Lei Bingfan's face at this moment was one of furious desolation, akin to a solitary snow wolf howling in anger on the northern ice fields

Seeing him like this, Su Jian immediately understood what he was thinking

After a moment of hesitation, Tang Qiucai said: "Logically speaking, this fellow just now actually tried to kill both of us, and I do have the desire for revenge. However, after all, he is a student of Lingjiu Academy..."

Students who noticed the anomaly immediately searched the vicinity, but found no suspicious footprints on the ground. Someone then suggested that perhaps the kidnapper had used the stream to cover their tracks by floating downstream

As he spoke nervously up to this point, Tang Qiu suddenly noticed the ambiguous smile on Su Jian's face and immediately realized, exclaiming: "Ha, so you were trying to scare me, how despicable!"

Thus, even newcomers like Su Jian have long heard of her great name at Lingjiu Academy

Su Jian's words had not yet finished when Lei Bingfan leaped up, his silver hair flowing like a flash of purple lightning as he darted into the cave

However, since the matter of the Star Flow Technique has been brought up, Su Jian cannot help but smile wryly as he recalls the oddly named Seven Great Kingdoms, lamenting in his heart: after being attacked by the evil dragons, the common people of these human kingdoms, regardless of wealth or status, have been forced to leave their homes and flee into the wilderness. The once glorious and proud millennium-old kingdoms have now been reduced to small nations named after the characteristics of their current habitats. The bitterness of this situation is something even Su Jian finds profoundly sorrowful.

After the retreating Shenzhou human race barely established a foothold west of the Hengduan Mountains, they began to reflect deeply on the reasons for their defeat and sought strategies to cope with the situation

The Star Flow Technique not only significantly enhances offensive and defensive capabilities and possesses special combat skills, but more importantly, it allows individuals of the human race to possess wings of light for the first time, enabling them to fly for a short duration

The knowledge of Star Flow Technique is not something that everyone is aware of. Su Jian is relatively well-versed in this, which is entirely related to his experiences in the Nameless Villa

The days at Lingjiu Academy, as vibrant as this bustling day in the training ground, are indeed rare

"I will do whatever you do." In the face of the noble prince's gaze, Su Jian stared back without fear.

What is it? Lei Bingfan listened attentively

With such thoughts in mind, Su Jian looked around, hoping to find those silver fern leaves that not only shone by themselves but could also reflect the faint light of the stars and moon

"Of course, it's not nonsense!" Tang Qiu swore, "This is what I personally heard and observed. Just think about it, all ten departments in our academy have professors specializing in star flow techniques. So how could Qin Yuguang mention himself and Gu Yufei?"

Not long after, the two of them tracked to a cave.

Of course! It's simply amazing!

However, there are also those who are naturally optimistic, and taking advantage of this opportunity, they eagerly asked, "Mr. Qin, Mr. Qin, do you think I have the potential to practice Starflow Technique with this physique of mine?"

A woman like this, not to mention in Lingjiu Academy, even if you look at the whole world, is passionate and unrestrained. Perhaps only in some open dragon clan countries, can you find a woman like her.

In this ceremony, it is essential to first defeat them, rendering them in a weakened state, and then to communicate and merge the souls of both parties

The two of them stood back to back like this, cautiously searching in the nearby shrubbery. It didn't last long before Lei Bingfan spoke up, saying, "No need to search, that person has already gone far."

Oh. Su Jian was quite disappointed

They are currently just discussing and reminding their good companions to be cautious. Aside from that, they do not take any further action

If you have never been to the northern ice fields, have not experienced six consecutive months of icy and snowy days, and have not endured a half-year of only being able to dig out a few fruits and grains that fell last year from beneath the white snow of the ice fields, then you have no right to question why I resort to violence so readily

No," Su Jian shook his head and said, "I just suddenly remembered that I forgot to remind you of one thing

Cough cough! Su Jian seemed to have choked suddenly

Lei Bingfan nodded without hesitation, saying, "If it were me, I would definitely draw my sword to kill and silence them!"

Of course, these things are completely irrelevant to Su Jian now. When he heard this name, a warm feeling surged in his heart, solely for one reason: when he returned from the Dragon Realm, his memories were completely lost and his power dissipated. Many of his former "friends," regardless of gender, turned against him overnight. These people humiliated him even more, venting the jealousy and resentment they had suppressed and disguised before.

Li Huachu, and only Li Huachu, is a person of extraordinary character, akin to a dragon among phoenixes. Even after Su Jian fell into misfortune, he still offered kind words of comfort and rescued Su Jian from the brutal punishment inflicted by those envious of him

However, the Star Flow Technique, originating from the Crystal River of the Celestial Sea, although possessing epoch-making significance, is disappointing in that the learning process is extremely arduous and complex, and it imposes stringent innate requirements on the practitioner's physique

"No," Su Jian said, "If that were the case, there would not be repeated offenses without leaving any traces."

"Have you ever worked as an executioner part-time?" Su Jian asked

At this moment, everyone gathered around and talked excitedly about Qin Yu's amazing starry technique.

Exactly. With a brief reply, Su Jian didn't even turn his head and continued to walk and look ahead, gradually walking further away.

Seeing everyone discouraged, Qin Yu shook his head and said with a smile, "Why is everyone so lacking in confidence? As long as everyone takes the basic courses of any of the ten series of star flow arts, such as metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, light, illusion, and darkness, by the end of the second year, the academy will organize a unified simulation advancement trial for star flow arts. By that time, everyone will enter specific trial grounds. If the basics are well-established and there is talent, it is naturally possible to obtain the star flow arts by merging with spirit beasts."

Su Jian, who has been through numerous setbacks, at this moment, also looked at Qin Yu with burning eyes, filled with anticipation for the Star Stream Technique trial one and a half years later, hoping for a miracle to happen.

Quickly leave!

"This is more like it." Qin Yu said satisfactorily, then stared at Su Jian for a while. Su Jian was almost driven crazy by his gaze before Qin Yu let out a sigh and said, "Alas, it's a pity to have such noble bloodline but nothing to show for it."

"Hmm, I almost forgot, you are still a member of the Black Guard," Lei Bingfan said, a hint of mockery appearing on his exceptionally handsome face. "Oh, right, I almost forgot, last time you faced an assassin, you were in such a sorry state. Now you still have the heart to investigate a case; that is indeed commendable courage"

However, it was only a few days later when he encountered an unexpected situation.

Seeing him like this, Su Jian couldn't help but find it amusing. He punched Tang Qiu on the shoulder and laughed, saying, "Fatty, do you have the guts to peek at our senior sisters and junior sisters? We, as brave men, enjoy seeking justice and have nothing to fear. Besides, don't worry too much. If we really have to deal with Diao Zheng, I have another reason, which is that he will hinder my official duties."

"Ah?" Su Jian looked at him in shock.

You don't need to worry about this. The scenes of carnage and bloodshed, the dramatic changes of fortune, finally manifested their effects on the young man.

"Blood Song!" Lei Bingfan's eyes narrowed, and he blurted out, "A name with a strong killing intent."