Chương 27: Canaan Academy Today

As usual, Xiao Yao changed out of his black robe, slung the Xuanzhong Ruler over his back, and strode toward Fengcheng Post Station. The short-distance post station of Canaan Academy was not in the north where he had landed, but in the south of the city!

Upon entering the post station, he discovered that it was already packed with people; the phrase "a sea of people" would be an understatement!

"Come on, come on! The next one will be here soon. Buy your tickets and pay over here, then line up over there to board your flying mounts!"

"Don't push! Everyone will have a place!"

As soon as Xiao Yao squeezed in, he heard a hoarse voice yelling, clearly exhausted and hoarse.

Upon closer inspection, most of the participants were children who had gone to Canaan College to register, accompanied by their families.

After passing through several groups of people, Xiao Yao finally boarded the flight to Canaan Academy.

Sitting in his room, Xiao Yao began to ponder.

"With the appearance of this strange fire, the 'Burning Flame Technique' will likely be valued once again!"

"My origins? The Xiao Clan? The Poison Sect?"

"How could the Imperial Source have dried up again?"

"The only way to become an emperor now is to devour the strange ice using the Yin Scroll of the 'Burning Technique.' I need even more strange ice, but where can I find it?"

"A safe method for evolving the 'Burning Blade' cultivation technique?"

His mind was full of questions, and the two days flew by as he pondered them. Finally, he arrived at Peace Town!

"Everyone, follow me. I will lead you to the academy!"

The procession heading to Canaan Academy continued unabated, each group led by a powerful member of the academy.

In just half a day, Xiao Yao saw a huge statue at the end of the line ahead.

He was a young man whose brows exuded the air of a natural leader, and he carried a huge, eerie ruler on his back.

"Alright! We've arrived at Canaan Academy!"

"Give me your attention!"

At the elder's command, everyone stopped in their tracks.

Look at that huge statue!

An idol and spiritual leader worshipped by countless people on the Dou Qi Continent!

A loser who rises from nothing to become the strongest being in this world!

A savior who will rescue the continent from peril!

The person countless people aspire to be!

The leader of the Tianfu Alliance!

The patriarch of the most powerful clan!

The number one alchemist on the continent!

The most outstanding student in the history of Canaan College!

Emperor Yan—Xiao Yan!

"Ceremony complete! All participants may proceed to register independently. The rest of you are welcome to wait here and engage in free activities, including visiting historical sites!"

As the leading elder finished speaking, the crowd dispersed, but not many children went to register. Instead, they first admired the Dou Di's demeanor and the famous historical sites here.

"Wow! Emperor Yan is so handsome! I wish I could marry him!"

"I will become a Battle Emperor! I will be a real man!"

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; never underestimate a young person's potential!"

"I also come from Wutan City, a fellow townsman of Emperor Yan!"

"..."

Countless boys and girls idolize this man to the extreme; he's probably the only one in the entire Dou Qi Continent who can do that!

Like most people, Xiao Yao didn't rush to sign up, but instead joined the tour group.

"Xiao Yan! He's indeed strong. Compared to the description in the original novel, he's even more handsome in real life!"

He stared at the huge statue in front of him, slightly lost in thought, especially at the large ruler behind it, which was almost identical to his own.

"Young man! I see you're also a worshipper of Emperor Yan. How about a portrait? I'll paint you and Emperor Yan together, and I'll guarantee your cultivation path will be unobstructed!" An old man's voice interrupted Xiao Yao's observation.

He shifted his gaze slightly and saw an old man holding a paintbrush beckoning to him not far from the foot of the statue.

"Hey brother, don't listen to that old man, come here! Look at my Xuanzhong Ruler, they're all high-quality replicas, much more exquisite than the one you're carrying on your back, and much more like the real Xuanzhong Ruler!"

A young man not far from the old man's stall quickly called out to Xiao Yao, while gesturing with a large black ruler to Xiao Yao.

Xiao Yao stopped and took a look. The workmanship was indeed good, and the materials were also good. On the contrary, the one he was carrying looked more like a knock-off.

Looking around, there were at least twenty or thirty teenagers wandering around with large rulers on their backs in front of him.

He shook his head helplessly and continued walking with the large group toward the entrance to the ruins.

"The 'Burning Flame Technique' is being given away for free! 20, 000 copies! The Bone Spirit Cold Flame has appeared! The next Flame Emperor could be you! Don't miss this rare opportunity!"

"Come check out the Buddha's Wrathful Lotus doll, and the detailed illustrated booklet on different types of fire—only available here!"

The further Xiao Yao walked, the louder the hawking became, almost drowning out the place!

Not only are there Yan Di's merchandise items here, but there are also dolls of Medusa, Zi Yan, and the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.

"I didn't expect news of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame to spread so quickly! The owner of this commercial street must be someone with a very powerful background!"

After passing through a commercial street lined with stalls, Xiao Yao saw the entrance at the end.

"Tickets cost ten gold coins!"

Xiao Yao paid the money and went inside.

This is a very large building, inside which is a huge plaza, with stone pillars of all sizes scattered throughout, each with a flame of a different color and shape.

"Hello everyone! I'm your guide, welcome to the Strange Flame Plaza!"

"This is where Emperor Yan received his inheritance. Everyone, look over there; that's the statue commemorating the inheritance of Emperor Tuoshe!"

"This is the Xuanhuang Flame, ranked twenty-third..."

"This is the 22nd ranked Longevity Spirit Flame..."

".................."

"This is the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, ranked seventeenth, and also Emperor Yan's first extraordinary flame!"

".................."

"This is the tenth-ranked Bone Spirit Cold Flame, also the signature flame of the Medicine Saint!"

".................."

"This is the third-ranked Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, the Flame Emperor's strongest strange flame!"

".................."

"The mastermind behind the Central Plains catastrophe, the Great Evil Soul Emperor, is also sealed here; that statue was made for him!"

The guide pointed to the back, where there was a statue kneeling with its hands tied behind its back and its head bowed, as if it were confessing. At that moment, people were throwing eggs at it, spitting on it, and whipping it with leather whips.

As the guide explained, Xiao Yao carefully examined each of the different kinds of strange fires, and couldn't help but sigh in admiration!

"How spectacular! Too bad... I'm an ice-type!"

"The Soul Emperor, huh? He deserved it, having harmed innocent people for no reason!"

After visiting the Strange Fire Plaza, he arrived at his final stop – the Ancient Emperor's Cave!

Canaan College has now taken this integrated tourism business to its extreme.

Not only was the Strange Fire Plaza moved here, but even the Ancient Emperor's Cave was moved out of the underground magma world!

After enjoying the sightseeing experience, Xiao Yao left the place with a sense of unfinished business. The exit was cleverly designed to be located not far from the registration area.

The registration area was already crowded with people. In front of the crowd was a small square where several elderly people were taking notes.

In the center of the square, people are passing a test on a stone tablet.