"Tied for first, but still first!"
Bi Yao nodded with satisfaction, "Since Master said so, then it's a tie for first!"
Bi Yao felt a little guilty. If Lin Beixuan hadn't intervened personally just now, he would have likely lost. To achieve a tie for first place was already quite good.
The Dean nodded slightly and took out two fifth-grade pills from his person. "These are Spirit Breaking Pills, ranking fifth-grade!"
Looking at the two Spirit Breaking Pills, the disciples present gasped. How could something ranking fifth-grade not be extraordinary?
More importantly, they were quite familiar with Spirit Breaking Pills. They were called Spirit Breaking Pills because they were extraordinary, capable of instantly elevating ordinary cultivators to the Spirit King realm.
This meant that with such pills, Spirit King experts could be created infinitely. They were truly rare treasures, as only fifth-grade alchemists could refine such pills.
"Master, we are already Spirit Kings. What use are these Spirit Breaking Pills to us?" Bi Yao said dismissively, "Is the academy too stingy!"
The Dean's face flushed with embarrassment. The reward for winning a ranking was a fifth-grade spirit pill, and it was still being looked down upon.
"If you don't want them, these Spirit Breaking Pills can be given to others!" Lin Beixuan shot her a glance. "There are countless disciples in Beihai Academy who would envy them!"
"I was just joking, Master. Please don't take it seriously!"
Bi Yao quickly said, "These Spirit Breaking Pills are fifth-grade pills. How many people wish they had them? How could I refuse them!"
After receiving the pills, Bi Yao looked at Lu Fan. "Junior Brother Lu, this peak competition couldn't determine a winner. If you have time in the future, let's spar again!"
"As long as Senior Sister wishes, anytime is fine!"
Lu Fan chuckled, his expression even more indifferent. He also held a fifth-grade spirit pill in his hand.
After this peak competition, disciples flocked to join the Qingyun Sect, many of them exceptionally talented.
In just a few days, the Qingyun Sect's influence within Beihai Academy was no less than that of the White Sect, subtly showing signs of becoming the largest sect.
On the mountaintop, after Lu Fan swallowed the Spirit Breaking Pill, he began to meditate, preparing to stabilize his cultivation.
Although he had already reached the Spirit King realm, the spiritual energy contained within the Spirit Breaking Pill could still be absorbed by Lu Fan.
"To be able to produce fifth-grade pills, this Beihai Dean is truly not simple!"
The ancient elder Hong Meng chuckled, "At least he's a fifth-grade alchemist, otherwise, how could he have such pills!"
"Fifth-grade alchemist? Old man, you mean the Dean is also an alchemist?"
Lu Fan was a bit surprised. Only now did he realize how demanding the conditions were to become an alchemist. The Dean must have had an extraordinary life to become a fifth-grade alchemist.
"Of course, his perception is not weak!"
The ancient elder Hong Meng nodded. "To avoid exposure, I will conceal my aura whenever you approach him. Otherwise, if he discovers me, it will be troublesome!"
"Then you're working quite hard!"
Lu Fan smiled slightly and slowly closed his eyes. With the Spirit Breaking Pill now in his body and his surroundings filled with spiritual energy, he wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.
Three days later, Lu Fan suddenly opened his eyes and looked around. His spiritual power had reached its peak.
"These Spirit Breaking Pills are truly amazing. Not only have they helped me stabilize my Spirit King realm, but they even show signs of breakthrough!" Lu Fan exclaimed in shock.
"Fifth-grade pills naturally have potent medicinal effects!"
The ancient elder Hong Meng chuckled. "Now that you've reached the Spirit King realm, you can project your spiritual power outwards, and even fly a sword!"
"The Spirit King realm is the watershed for cultivators!"
Lu Fan nodded and summoned his Tai Xu Sword, wanting to see how the sword-flying technique worked.
But suddenly, Lu Fan looked back sharply.
A white-haired old man, hunched over, was staring intently at Lu Fan, as if he wanted to devour him.
"Seventh Elder!"
Lu Fan frowned, looking at the old man before him with vigilance. If his guess was correct, the Seventh Elder was likely here with ill intentions.
"Wan Hai died by your hand?"
The Seventh Elder's voice was hoarse as he looked at Lu Fan, a sharp killing intent emanating from him.
"That's right, he died by my hand!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. "If he hadn't resorted to trickery, I wouldn't have done anything to him!"
"That's not a reason for you to kill him!"
The Seventh Elder narrowed his eyes. "You should know that he was my personal disciple!"
"I know that!" Lu Fan shrugged. "But so what?"
"Very good, very good, you truly have courage!"
The Seventh Elder let out a cold laugh, his killing intent intensifying. He was extremely displeased with Lu Fan's answer.
"Elder, are you planning to make a move here, or would you prefer to choose a location?"
Lu Fan smiled. "Since I dared to kill Wan Hai, I've naturally prepared myself!"
"Don't worry, within the academy, I won't easily make a move against you!"
The Seventh Elder sneered. "Just pray that you never leave the academy in your life, or your death is certain!"
Lu Fan was stunned by these words, then he let out a cold laugh. "To be honest, I'm a little scared!"
The Seventh Elder ignored him and left directly. He knew very well that Lu Fan's strength was extraordinary to have won first place in the peak competition. If he made a move here, it would be extremely disadvantageous for him.
Regardless, this was Beihai Academy. Even the Dean would not allow him to act recklessly.
After the Seventh Elder left, Lin Ke's voice suddenly sounded. "Little Fan, you must be careful. This Seventh Elder is probably not a good person!"
"Don't worry, he can't threaten me yet!"
Lu Fan chuckled. "Last time, the ancient elder Hong Meng's spiritual sense was greatly reduced because of him. I must avenge this!"
"Your ambition is not small!"
The ancient elder Hong Meng chuckled. "This Seventh Elder is at least a peak Spirit King expert. To deal with him, with your current strength, you're probably still a bit short!"
"I've already reached the Spirit King realm, and with the Xuan Lei Jue, I might still be able to fight!" Lu Fan said confidently.
After leaving the mountaintop, Lu Fan headed towards the courtyard. He found the Dean and the Grand Elder and others standing outside the courtyard, their expressions solemn, as if something had happened.
"You brat, you're finally back!"
Lin Beixuan looked at Lu Fan. "Do you know that the Seventh Elder has come out of seclusion?"
"I already know!"
Lu Fan nodded. "He came to find me just now! Said he wanted to take my life!"
"Since that's the case, why are you still so calm, boy?"
The Dean frowned. "Even I don't know how to stop this. After all, Wan Hai died by your hand. As long as you are within the academy, he naturally wouldn't dare to make a move against you. But if you go outside, it might be different!"
"Thank you for your concern, Dean!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "I have my own plans for this matter. Dean, you don't need to worry about me. However, I have a word beforehand: if the Seventh Elder makes a move against me, I won't hold back!"