The next morning, Lin Feng and his two companions walked toward the Library Pavilion.

Today's the Throne Challenge Tournament—the day the top ten seat holders get to enter the Library Pavilion and pick out a cultivation technique or martial skill.

At Red Cloud University, the Library Pavilion is open for free. Aside from some forbidden techniques, all students can freely borrow cultivation techniques and martial skills here.

Even Ninth Grade techniques are no exception.

In the present era, humanity's strength is the greatest priority.

The nation wishes nothing more than for every martial artist to master Ninth Grade techniques.

So, every cultivation technique and martial skill exists in countless copies.

The Three Heroic Academies and Nine Elite Joint Schools all have them.

Ordinary Martial Arts Academies have them too—they're all the same copies. The number and variety of books hardly differ—there's not much distinction.

The only difference is that some techniques are soul-engraved; these are known as Soul Techniques.

Soul Techniques are engraved by experts whose power has reached the level of Martial King or above.

With a Soul Technique, one can directly sense the martial experience of that expert—it's dozens, even hundreds of times easier to learn than any written technique. Some special techniques can only be fully grasped through soul engraving.

For a Martial King expert, engraving a Soul Technique isn't easy—it takes tremendous time and energy.

Generally speaking, if not for their own descendants, most Martial Kings wouldn't easily engrave Soul Techniques.

Soul Techniques are essentially constructed from spiritual power—each use consumes a portion, and once expended, the technique becomes useless.

As a rule, one Soul Technique can only be used three or four times; that's why they're so valuable!

And among the Three Heroic Academies, the power is strongest, with the most talented students—many of them graduate and become Martial King experts. Therefore, compared to other Martial Arts universities, the Soul Technique collection here is the largest.

"Why bother making it look so old-fashioned? Not modern at all!"

When the three arrived at their destination, Dong Yunan commented in surprise.

A grand, magnificent tower stood before the group—crimson pillars soaring skyward, lacquered and painted, eaves curled up, a ridge covered in blue-glazed tiles. The building was over a hundred meters tall, with nine floors, and an ancient plaque inscribed with three bright red characters: "Library Pavilion," exuding a sense of vintage strength.

In front of the tower, there was an ornamental pond filled with brightly-colored carp. Around the water, distinctively shaped rockeries dotted the landscape—twisted stones and imposing formations.

Students were constantly coming and going. Upon seeing Lin Feng and his group, some halted and whispered, clearly recognizing the three of them.

"Red Cloud University is right inside the city, so the architecture naturally needs to be a bit old-school!"

When Lin Feng and his group arrived, Yun Lin had just showed up too. Hearing Little Sister Dong's question, she smiled and answered.

Compared to her pale face yesterday, she looked visibly rosier today—evidently, yesterday's Demon Blood Pool baptism brought her plenty of benefits.

"Lin Feng, did you join Ju Xing?"

Yun Lin eyed the youth in front of her, curiosity in her gaze.

Early this morning, the Martial Artist Forum was abuzz—a post from Juxing Club, though it played up the suspense and irked many, had thrown the whole country into heated debate.

Everyone was speculating: Who is this top rookie?

Yun Lin wasn't the only one curious—the nearby Ye Ming and others also shifted their expressions, voices dropping.

Many of them plan to join the Professional Alliance in the future. Without a doubt, Lin Feng is one of their strongest rivals for glory.

"Do you think I'm the one?"

Looking at the enticing girl in front of him, Lin Feng grinned and asked.

He actually found Juxing's publicity stunt a bit speechless.

Making such a fuss—Lin Feng didn't mind, but he worried Juxing wouldn't be able to handle the aftermath.

Let's have a moment of silence for Juxing.

That's not all. Early this morning, Zhang Ling from Juxing personally called, notifying Lin Feng to be at Hyde Hotel tomorrow afternoon for a press conference to formally announce his joining!

Tomorrow morning he'll enter the Demon Spirit Realm to refine a demon spirit, and tomorrow afternoon he'll attend a press conference...

Another moment of silence for Juxing.

"Mm, of course you're qualified—top scorer in the entrance exam, First Throne, already stepping into the Second Grade Realm. Among freshmen, it could only be you. If not you, then who?" Yun Lin answered matter-of-factly.

Lin Feng smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

Seeing Lin Feng unwilling to talk more, Yun Kai and Dong Yunan looked very composed. Yun Lin had already decided on her answer in her heart.

"For Ya Ge? Is he really so infatuated?" Yun Lin thought to herself.

He went so hard on me at the throne tournament, clearly shows no mercy—doesn't look at all like someone infatuated!

Outside the Library Pavilion entrance, Lin Feng's group of ten waited quietly.

Soul Techniques are all stored on the ninth floor.

The ninth floor is the Library Pavilion's forbidden zone—without a guide, you couldn't go up at all.

"Ten people have arrived, so come with me."

As they waited silently, a familiar figure appeared before them.

"Dean Bu!"

Lin Feng and the others greeted politely.

Bu Zheng's gaze lingered briefly on Lin Feng—the boy had left a deep impression on him not just yesterday but the day before as well.

Withdrawing his eyes, Bu Zheng entered the Library Pavilion, Lin Feng's group of ten following close behind.

On the first floor, books below Third Grade techniques and martial skills were stored. Many students were flipping through paper techniques, discussing and researching.

If your attribute matches, many people pick the same techniques and skills, so they can exchange experiences.

Some are even practicing in a secluded demonstration area nearby.

"The freshman top ten are here!"

"So jealous... They get to enter the ninth floor and study Soul Techniques!"

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