Chapter 1491: Opportunity Awaits, Dare You Seize It

Chapter 1491: Chapter 1491: Opportunity Awaits, Dare You Seize It

Yang Yan looked at the Blood Killing Guards who were training diligently and nodded with satisfaction: "It hasn’t been long since we last met, but your strength has indeed made great strides. It seems that besides Elder Jian’s concocted pills, you all have put in enough effort yourselves."

"However, it’s said that a man won’t grow rich without unexpected wealth, and a horse won’t become fat without night grass. Although training step by step is important, occasional opportunities can indeed let a person soar to great heights!"

"Coincidentally, I have a grand gift to offer you, hoping it will greatly enhance your abilities."

Upon hearing Yang Yan’s words, a stir arose among the Blood Killing Guards.

Based on recent experiences, everyone had developed a newfound understanding of this young dean who always had a smile on his face.

He was truly like a tiger with a friendly face.

Thus, only a fool would believe Yang Yan had actually prepared a gift.

It’s as expected that they would face even more demanding training, suffering in both body and mind.

Yang Yan glanced around the crowd, understanding their thoughts, and cheerfully said: "I suppose you all have guessed it, this gift is not simple. It’s just whether you all are willing to accept it!"

"If anyone thinks they can’t accept it, you can choose to give up now. Although you are Blood Killing Guards, our War God Academy always values democratic freedom and would never operate in a one-sided manner."

After speaking, he smiled at the Blood Killing Guards below, as if awaiting their response.

However, after waiting for a while, no one stepped forward or raised their hand, only determined gazes answered Yang Yan.

"Very well, I’ll say it one last time, this is a gift." Yang Yan said loudly, "I never lie, possessing this will surely bring great benefits. But without experiencing trials, how can one see a rainbow? There are never pies falling from the sky, the premise is that you can withstand the challenge."

Qin Hong, the Guard Captain of the first team of Blood Killing Guards, directly stepped forward, seriously saying:

"Dean, no need to say more, since we joined the Blood Killing Guards, we aren’t afraid of death. Whatever challenge you have, bring it on."

"Hahaha! That’s right, what joy in life, what fear in Qi. Whatever new tricks Dean Yang has thought of, just show them. We brothers can take it." Another squad leader named Liu Qi immediately echoed.

"Good!" Seeing everyone full of spirit, Yang Yan also felt invigorated.

He clasped his hands, sincerely saying: "Yang Yan here promises, should anyone sacrifice here, they will be accorded battlefield compensation as per the academy’s rules, not only receiving a proper burial but also entering the Shrine of Loyalty, with special care given to your family."

After speaking, the crowd below engaged in whispered exchanges.

Yang Yan waved his robes and said loudly: "Please follow me."

Moments later, under Yang Yan’s leadership, the Blood Killing Guards arrived at a secluded place behind the War God Academy.

This was originally a ravine of the Ancient Abyss Sect, though now completely transformed due to the brutal battle with the Celestial Demon Race.

Later, under Lingming’s efforts, the original ravine was replaced by a high mountain.

Now, with the complete fusion of Vast Sea and Wandering Dragon Continent, Spiritual Qi is reviving, and within a short time it has become a lush paradise, with Spiritual Qi swirling, resembling a land of wonder.

Actually, this artificially created lake set among the mountains is like a mirror embedded within this paradise.

The glistening water surface is extraordinarily clear, with a light mist wafting over it, without anything particularly special.

However, at each of the four corners of the lake are four sculptures of fierce-looking creatures, lifelike and exuding an aura that chills the heart, causing even the mentally resolute Blood Killing Guards to remain vigilant.

"Everyone, the first challenge is simply to remain at the center of this pool for three hours." Yang Yan announced the first challenge to the slightly confused crowd.

This test seemed simple, but almost everyone felt their hearts sink upon hearing it.

Because, based on past experiences, these seemingly simple tests often proved to be most thrilling.

"I’ll go."

A burly man among the Blood Killing Guards raised his hand, signaling, and squeezed out from the crowd directly.

He strode to Yang Yan, and with clasped hands, said: "Dean, Tian Tie wishes to try!"

Yang Yan glanced at him, nodded quietly.

This guy seemed rugged in appearance, but deep down was a bit of a bureaucrat.

Last time, using a Blood Evil Pill for breakthrough, his cultivation wasn’t as strong as others, so he didn’t stand out.

But in subsequent combat practice, his innate physical talent clearly emerged, even Yang Yan recognized him as a promising talent.

Yet he was fixated on the squad leader position, mentioning it to Yang Yan privately.

Then Yang Yan thought swiftly and created a deputy team leader position.

With five total teams, it would bring about five deputy team leaders, everyone was eager to try.

Especially this one, training madly, progressing swiftly.

Often he would challenge his own squad leader, Yu Deshui, in combat.

Despite losing each time due to the disparity in levels, he became more courageous with each battle, reportedly increasing the frequency of challenges recently.

Today Yang Yan observed his progress, confirming rapid advancement, although his cultivation hadn’t further broken through, his Essence, Qi, and Spirit were far more stable than before.

Of course, this was also thanks to Jian Mingyin’s pills, without her, despite any amount of practice, these individuals would at most continuously improve their skills, but their cultivation would inevitably remain stagnant.

Yang Yan, far from dampening this guy’s enthusiasm, instead waved his hand, encouragingly saying: "Excellent! Great progress, perform well!"

Tian Tie nodded heavily and slowly entered this lake which had suddenly become completely still.

To his astonishment, although the water surface was shimmering, he felt nothing upon entering.

As if it wasn’t in the same space as him.

He took a deep breath, steadied his mind, cautiously moving to the center of the pool, then sitting cross-legged.

At the moment he sat cross-legged, the eyes of the statues at the four corners suddenly lit up.

Almost simultaneously, the sky above Tian Tie, originally cloudless, quickly turned ominously overcast.

Arcs of lightning surged and spewed from the clouds, occasionally accompanied by thunderclaps.

Roar—

With the low growl of the corner beasts, the pool began to shudder.

With a crunching sound, Celestial Thunder struck down upon Tian Tie, heading directly for his top.

The speed was so swift, the power so strong, there was no obstruction, accurately striking Tian Tie.

Though Tian Tie knew the challenge was certainly difficult, realizing the Celestial Thunder was falling upon him, even his determined eyes revealed a hint of fear.