My Fairy Growth System

"True Lord, your words are too kind; you truly humble your junior!"

At this moment, Baili Ya, Tan Suqin, and Yan Xi also came forward to offer their respects.

"Ya lad and Suqin, it's been a while since you last visited. Old He and Old Kuang still talk about you guys often. Come, let's go back to the Academy."

True Lord Changwan had noticed Baili Ya and Tan Suqin earlier but hadn't had the chance to speak with them. The two had previously studied at the All-World Academy, and both teachers were acquainted with them.

After speaking, True Lord Changwan waved his sleeve and, in a sensation akin to riding the clouds and cutting through the fog, Yu Qingtan and the other three felt themselves lifted, and in the next moment, they were on the ground.

Before them was a majestically wide and ancient gate adorned with dragons and phoenixes, guarded by a pair of three-zhang-tall jade kylin statues.

On the beam above the grand gate, the four characters for "All-World Academy" shone resplendently, upon first glance they were brilliant, and upon a second simple and unadorned, but at a third look, they seemed to contain infinite truths of the great way.

On both sides of the gate, a couplet was hung:Nôv(el)B\\jnn

In Lichuan and throughout the Nine Domains, immortal law is passed,

The Great Dao spans three thousand, ferrying all living beings.

This was the reputed All-World Academy, founded by several ascended immortals. Before their ascension, they all enjoyed the reputation of "sages," intent on spreading the Dao throughout the world and teaching all beings.

It's important to note that not every realm in Lichuan and the eight outer domains was dominated by the Human Race. For example, the Northern Domain was ruled by the Demon Race, and the Southwest Domain was a paradise for the Insect Tribe.

Stepping through the gate, Yu Qingtan felt a rich surge of Spiritual Energy rush over him.

The World Academy Southeast Branch is built atop a Fifth-order Spirit Vein.

Unlike the Wendao Sect, which is situated on the towering Mount Wendao and only has Spiritual Energy concentrated at specific key locations, the entire area of the All-World Academy boasted Spiritual Energy close to that of a Third-order Spirit Vein.

After coming through the gate, True Lord Qing first returned to the Formation Institute, while True Lord Changwan led Yu Qingtan and the other three towards the Zither Court.

Midway, the four talented young men Shi Kuang, Zhou Lan, Zhong Yao, and Jing Hao, having received the news, came out to greet them. Of course, they were referred to as the four talents by outsiders during their travels; within the Academy, they wouldn't dare to call themselves so.

"Master Yu, you're finally here! Welcome, welcome!"

The four approached Yu Qingtan, with Jing Hao, the sunny boy, Zhou Lan, and Zhong Yao addressing him as Master Yu, Jing Hao being the most enthusiastic.

"Fairy Qingtan, welcome to the All-World Academy!" Shi Kuang, having heard about the Nascent Soul Ceremony at the Wendao Sect from Zhou Lan, was particularly impressed upon meeting her and said.

"Thank you!"

Yu Qingtan could only express his thanks.

"You young folks go ahead and chat; this old man won't get in the way."

After saying this, True Lord Changwan's figure vanished.

It was only then that Shi Kuang and the others moved over to Tan Suqin and Baili Ya.

"Greetings to Sister Tan and Brother Baili."

Seeing the usual equanimity of Shi Kuang shift upon encountering Fairy Qingtan, Tan Suqin couldn't help but feel a sense of defeat.

"Let's head over to the Zither Court first!"

Once at the Zither Court, everyone took their seats in a large reception hall.

"Congratulations to Master Shi on achieving the Golden Core! The great path lies ahead!" Yu Qingtan was the first to offer congratulations.

"Congratulations to Brother Shi on achieving the Golden Core! May you look forward to longevity!" Tan Suqin and Baili Ya joined in as well.

"Many thanks!"

They chatted at length about the Nascent Soul Ceremony at the Wendao Sect and the disaster involving the Sea Clan, such as how Baili Ya bravely fought against three Third-order Cang Dragons, Fairy Suqin with a single melody vanquished a Third-order Deep Sea Crocodile Turtle, and Fairy Qingtan counter-attacked a Third-order Sea Clan and defeated a Golden Core rogue cultivator on Sakura Island.

As the conversation went on, a good portion revolved around the matters concerning Yu Qingtan.

"Does Master Junior Brother have any new compositions?" Tan Suqin felt that she could no longer keep a low profile, so she took the initiative to ask.

"During Core Formation, I was inspired and composed 'Longing for Each Other.' I invite everyone to appreciate it."

Shi Kuang said and then took out his zither, the Nine Heavens Ringing Zither, and began to play.

The sound of the zither was ethereal and enchanting; the melody was distant and beautiful.

As he played, it seemed as if everyone was transported to an illusionary realm where, amidst a boundless sea of flowers, a young master gazed longingly at the silhouette of a fair lady in the distance. Then the young master ran towards her, but her figure gradually dissipated...

After the piece ended, Shi Kuang raised his eyes and looked at Yu Qingtan.

Yu Qingtan felt somewhat embarrassed; this was clearly an expression of his longing for her. Moreover, he deliberately looked at her, which was almost like a public confession.

"Excellent, the zither sound transforms the scene. Young Kuang, you have truly entered the path. Enchanted by the beautiful music, us old men came uninvited. I hope the young friends won't find it amiss,"

Just then, True Lord Changwan and three senior zither teachers arrived at the scene, with True Lord Changwan singing praises.

"Please take your seats, elders," Shi Kuang and everyone rose to their feet to seat them.

Shi Kuang introduced to Yu Qingtan and the others that among the three zither teachers, there was one Nascent Soul and two at the Late Stage of the Golden Core, who were True Lord Hexin, True Lord Junjing, and True Lord Jiagu.

This interruption allowed Yu Qingtan to simply pretend she didn't understand Shi Kuang's intentions and continue to sit there smiling.

Tan Suqin naturally also understood the intent behind Shi Kuang's piece; she was both upset and a little thrilled. If Yu Qingtan and Shi Kuang became involved, it would not interfere with her and Brother Baili's affair.

"Recently, I have also composed a new piece called 'Looking South of the River,' which I invite you all to listen to."

Tan Suqin took out her Green Phoenix Tail Zither, her jade fingers lightly plucked the strings, and the sound of the zither wound its way through the air like a plaintive sob.

As the notes of the zither drifted, the illusion returned.

On the broad expanse of the river, hundreds of ships sailed, while a gorgeously dressed beauty leaned against the railing of a high tower by the river, watching the passing sailboats from sunrise to sunset.

After dressing and make-up, she leans alone on the high tower overlooking the river. Every passing ship was not the one she sought; the slanting sun's rays indistinctly cast over the meandering waters.

At the end of the piece, Fairy Su Qin's autumn-like eyes turned to Baili Ya, brimming with tender emotion.

Baili Ya felt a bit of a toothache; he was not unaware of Tan Suqin's feelings for him, but she was too assertive. Certainly, Tan Suqin wouldn't want him to have a harem, yet he, a prince, after all.

Moreover, he didn't like women with too large chests; he preferred ones that were just right, like Fairy Qingtan for instance.

Thus, he merely assumed an attitude of detachment, overlooking Tan Suqin's amorous glances.

"Su Qin, this piece is deeply emotional and has reached the realm of entering the path. It seems you have put in a lot of hard work; well done, well done!"

True Lord Changwan's face was full of smiles as he lavished praise.

"You flatter me too much, True Lord! Previously, Sister Yu's piece managed to awaken Brother Liu Qiming who was bewitched, suggesting that Zither Art is quite extraordinary. However, that piece could hardly showcase Sister Yu's true skills in the craft of zither. I wonder if Sister Yu has any wonderful compositions for us all to appreciate."

Fairy Su Qin looked towards Yu Qingtan; now with cards on the table, she had already sensed that Yu Qingtan's skill in zither was still inferior to hers, and her current actions seemed only intended to press her even further.

Yu Qingtan had come to All-World Academy fully prepared, naturally not to be trifled with. Since others had thrown down the gauntlet, she was not one to always retreat.

She immediately took out her Roaming Zither and said,

"Master Brother Shi and Sister Tan's accomplishments in zither are profound, and I, Qingtan, am far from their equal. However, I have witnessed the Demon Race and Sea Clan brutally torment our human cultivators. I harbor deep hatred for this.

Recently, I composed a piece called 'Ambush from Ten Sides,' aspiring to refine it into a Sound Path offensive technique, to wash away the blood of the Demon Race and Sea Clan. It is still in its infancy, so I hope for your guidance."

No sooner had she spoken than she pressed and plucked the strings with her delicate hands. With a "clang," an aura of stern slaughter rushed forth.