Without a doubt, Xun Er and her group soared to the top five of the Outer Court, forcefully making their way into the Inner Court.
As for Wu Hao, who was once a prominent figure in the Outer Court, he was tragically ousted from the top five due to Xun Er's arrival. In truth, even Hu Jia was scarcely a match for Wu Hao's strength.
At that time, Wu Hao was highly acclaimed in the Outer Court.
But now, even though Wu Hao had been pushed out of the top five, not many in the Outer Court cared about him. Instead, Xun Er and her group had become the center of attention.
They were already stunning beauties with immense popularity in the Outer Court, and now their fame had exploded. Everywhere in the Outer Court, one could almost always hear someone discussing them.
However, they would soon no longer belong to the Outer Court.
And in the Inner Court, there was a palpable trembling of fear.
Normally, the transition from the Outer Court to the Inner Court would involve an intense Fire Energy hunting competition.
As for Fire Energy, it is what one needs to gather points to enter the Burning Heaven Qi Refining Tower. Only those with enough points can enter the tower to cultivate. In the Fire Energy hunting competition, masters from the Inner Court would participate. On one hand, it is to deal a blow to those arrogant newcomers, nudging them to readjust their attitudes and cultivate seriously. On the other hand, it informs the newcomers of the importance of Fire Energy.
Bullying newcomers in the Fire Energy hunting competition has almost become a tradition at Canaan Academy.
It has been this way every year.
Moreover, the senior students usually reap substantial rewards from this competition, which is why it is a mission that Inner Court seniors greatly favor.
But now, things were different.
In the past, senior students participating in the Fire Energy hunting competition were mostly at the Dou Shi Level, with at most one Early Dou Ling helping to maintain order. This time was no different.
But Xun Er and her group were all Dou Ling, and not just average Dou Ling—each of them had formidable combat abilities.
When the time comes, forget about seniors bullying the newcomers; they would be grateful if the newcomers didn't bully them.
This really was...
"Finally broke through to Douhuang, now..." In another secret place within the Inner Court, Zi Yan stretched lazily, getting up from the ground, with a captivating glint flashing briefly in her eyes.
Breaking through to Douhuang so swiftly was something she couldn't have imagined before.
For her to breakthrough to Douhuang, the energy required was much more than what an ordinary Douhuang would need.
However, with Xu Ran's supply of Elixirs, Zi Yan's "Cultivation Level" was advancing by leaps and bounds. Let alone Douhuang, even advancing to Douzong would be rapid.
The Ancient Void Dragon Bloodline is like the Human Imperial Clan.
In the early stages, there's hardly any bottleneck; the advantages of the bloodline let you break through easily. Even the least talented member of the Imperial Clan can at least reach the Douhuang or Douzong level.
Such is the disparity.
And it was the same for Zi Yan; as long as there is sufficient energy, she wouldn't experience any bottleneck.
Being of the Dragon Clan bloodline, it was too simple for Xu Ran to help Zi Yan increase her strength. Xu Ran could even enhance Zi Yan's Dragon Clan lineage, pushing her limits even higher.
At this moment, after her breakthrough to Douhuang, Zi Yan slowly stood up.
Her clothes burst apart in an instant, and Zi Yan, who previously looked like a girl of twelve or thirteen, rapidly transformed into the figure of a youthful maiden of eighteen or nineteen.
Shapely and toned legs, flawless smooth skin, and waist-length purple hair.
If before Zi Yan resembled a noble little girl, now she appeared as a mysterious and aristocratic maiden.
On her body, the noble aura of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Emperor began to reveal itself.
After transforming into a young girl, Zi Yan's figure became much taller, her entire body fair and beautiful. Fortunately, she was alone in this place, otherwise...
"Hmph. Finally, I can control myself to grow a little bigger," Zi Yan huffed softly, her cheeks flushing. She was very satisfied with her current appearance, especially certain areas, which were much fuller than before.
Though being a Douhuang, or a rank 6 Magical Beast, was far from the mature phase of a Primordial Void Dragon, she couldn't always control her grown-up appearance, but it was much better than before, at least.
Taking a blue long dress out of the Storage Ring, Zi Yan headed towards the outer court.
She was eager to see Xu Ran's expression when he laid eyes on her current self.
Before, she could only be considered cute. But now, she felt she was no less than anyone else, not even Xun Er. At most, they were on equal footing.
Zi Yan didn't know why, but once she grew bigger, she wanted to find Xu Ran.
...
"You are... Zi Yan?"
In the room, Xu Ran was taken aback for a moment as he looked at the tall, perfect figure of the purple-haired girl before him.
If it wasn't for Zi Yan's unmistakable aura, Xu Ran wouldn't have recognized her.
This was a completely different kind of beauty. The former was the cute and playful charm of a little girl, but now it was an intellectual and refined beauty.
Especially, the faint imperial aura on Zi Yan's body, its boundless quality made her even more captivating, giving people the impression that the girl came from no ordinary background.
A normal family couldn't raise a girl with such bearing, especially the temperament that came naturally from one's bones and bloodline which couldn't be imitated.
"What's wrong? Don't recognize me?"
Zi Yan proudly lifted her head, showing off her snow-white slender neck. She was very confident in her looks.
"Not at all. Just didn't expect the grown-up you to be so beautiful."
"Hm? What do you mean by that, am I ugly before?" Zi Yan angrily stomped her foot, her tsundere nature instantly provoked. She had thought Xu Ran was good at sweet-talking girls, but she didn't expect him to say such a thing about her.
Hmph. She was clearly so beautiful. If she were interested in finding a partner, she didn't know how many people would confess to her!
"I didn't say that. You were pretty cute before, but not as... well-endowed," Xu Ran gestured with his hands. He couldn't help but remember... the Dark Underground Auction... and Zi Yan there.
At that time, he was greatly shocked.
So that 'thing' could be used for other purposes as well.
Seriously...
And Zi Yan's ability to switch between her juvenile and mature forms was also being wickedly played around with.
Cough cough... enough said.
Thinking about those times, why does it feel so hard to stop?
"You, what dirty thoughts are you entertaining? Although we have a partnership, I haven't..." Zi Yan glared fiercely at Xu Ran and then crossed her arms in front of her chest, which somehow managed to push them up higher.
"But I'll forgive you on account of the elixirs you gave me, this time only. I know you're a big lecher. Just don't get any ideas about me. Otherwise, my clan won't let you off," Zi Yan declared proudly. She had already gotten wind of her family's existence from Xu Ran, so she was quite proud.