"Liu Que?"
Someone exclaimed in disbelief.
Jin Wan also looked over in shock. Liu Que?
It's actually him?
Jin Zhongshan was stunned; it's actually Liu Que?
Liu Que was one of the top geniuses of the Sword Stele's Liu family, and he sat outside the stele all year round. He was one of the few who could comprehend the stele as he pleased, and he had lived through the era of the fourth young ancestor. At that time, Liu Que had still been a child, and the leader of that generation had been Liu Hao. However, everyone in the Liu family knew that Liu Hao was only a genius who could compete with the fourth young ancestor. Liu Que, on the other hand, was an absolute genius who had been placed in high hopes of surpassing the fourth young ancestor.
Liu Que had never appeared in public, but there were more and more rumors about him. The most famous one was when he had defeated Liu Lu with a single sword strike. Liu Lu was from the same generation as Liu Hao, and even if his cultivation was far inferior to Liu Hao's, he was still not someone who could be easily defeated by a junior.
It was said that as long as Liu Que wanted to, he didn't even need to use his sword.
Many people guessed that he might have already reached the level of the fourth young ancestor.
"What kind of guidance?"
Lu Yin didn't understand.
Liu Que looked at Lu Yin calmly. "I'm going to use my sword. Please enlighten me." The sword on his back pierced through the scabbard and floated in front of Liu Que. The sword looked ordinary, but there was an obvious gap at the tip.
Lu Yin considered himself proficient in swordsmanship, and he had learned the Thirteen Swords after fusing with Liu Qianjue's body. He had also comprehended the Sword Stele and learned the method to break through the Ten Thousand Weapons. He had even fused with Liu Yiyi's body and experienced the Liu family's swordsmanship, but he had never seen anyone who could use a sword with a gap.
When he had fused with Liu Yiyi's body, he hadn't had any memories of this person. Liu Yiyi's memories were too chaotic, and Lu Yin had only seen a portion.
"Why is there a gap in your sword?"
Lu Yin was curious.
Liu Que replied indifferently, "My name is Liu Que."
Lu Yin raised his brows; this was an explanation?
In the distance, Jin Zhongshan clenched his fists. Liu Que's name was unknown, but his reputation had long since surpassed countless people in this generation. Only the freaks from the Four Cardinal Scales could compare to him.
Everyone wanted to see Liu Que's swordsmanship. Lu Yin was also curious as to how a sword without a blade would perform a move.
"Excuse me." Liu Que tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword and slashed out, tearing through the void to arrive right in front of Lu Yin. Lu Yin was surprised; it was a decent attack, but this was only a test. Liu Que hadn't actually attacked, and he had only wanted to see Lu Yin's reaction. The sword wasn't sharp, and it carried a hint of hesitation. Liu Que wasn't sure if Lu Yin was the one who had helped Lan Gui, and he didn't want to hurt the innocent.
Lu Yin shook his head. "The slightest hesitation will cause the sword to change."
Hearing this, Liu Que's eyes lit up. It was indeed him. Thinking about it, he changed the direction of his sword. In an instant, all of his hesitation disappeared. It was clearly the same sword, but it gave off a completely different feeling. Not everyone could change their sword intent after attacking.
Lu Yin nodded to himself; this person's swordsmanship was extraordinary. At the very least, when Liu Shaoqiu had been Lu Yin's age, he hadn't been able to reach this level of swordsmanship. He had relied on the Thirteen Swords, which Liu Tianmu could compare to, but that might not be his true swordsmanship.
Unfortunately, Lu Yin didn't plan on playing around. No matter how good this person's swordsmanship was, it wasn't very attractive to him.
Liu Que's sword pierced through Lu Yin's figure, but it missed. When it stopped, Lu Yin actually said, "Not bad swordsmanship." After that, he vanished.
"So fast!" someone exclaimed.
"Yeah, that person actually dodged in advance and left an afterimage in the void. Even Liu Que didn't see it.
He didn't notice it. "
"Maybe he entered the Astral Source Universe."
Liu Que's expression grew solemn as he listened to the discussions around him. It wasn't a matter of speed that had been affected, but rather the void itself. This person had affected space itself. How had he done it?
Jin Wan's expression turned ugly, but it was fortunate that he hadn't attacked. Affecting the void and speed were two completely different concepts. He would rather have that person be so fast that he couldn't even see him, rather than that person being able to affect the void. If that person could do so, then that person was far from someone he could deal with.
This was the Memory District, where all the capable people in the Starry Sky of Trees gathered.
The Zijin family was the most obsessed with the Memory District, as Memory Academy had imprisoned the Undying Bird and the Dark Phoenix, creating a special time zone that only targeted Memory Academy. The Zijin family had tried for countless years to enter the upper echelons of Memory Academy and rescue the Undying Bird, but they had never succeeded.
There were too many strange people in the Starry Sky of Trees.
Liu Que sheathed his sword and looked in a certain direction. Although he did not know where that person had gone, in the Memory District, the most likely place that person had gone to was Memory Academy. He had originally planned to directly challenge those fellows in Memory Academy, but now it seemed that there was no need for that. That place was worth entering.
"Third Uncle, where did that person go?"
Jin Zhongshan asked. The crowd gradually dispersed, and only a few people remained in the area where Lan Gui had undergone his tribulation. They wanted to find tribulation crystals, as they would strike it rich if they could find even a little bit.
Jin Wan replied, "I don't know, but in the Memory District, you either have to leave Memory Academy or go to Memory Academy. You might run into him."
Jin Zhongshan wasn't stupid. "Even you can't see through him, Third Uncle. This person's cultivation is very high."
Jin Wan looked at Jin Zhongshan and said, "You came here to enter Yi Xian Academy. With your abilities, it'll be easy. Remember, if you see this person in Yi Xian Academy, don't offend him."
Although Jin Zhongshan was unwilling, as his plan to kill Lan Gui had been ruined, he still nodded. "I know, Third Uncle. I can't offend that person."
"It's good that you know. You're much stronger than Feiyuan. He's too arrogant and doesn't know how to restrain himself. He's narrow-minded. Back then, he lost to someone in front of Ancestral Gazing Tower and was even defeated by Lu Xiaoxuan. You have to fight for the glory of the Zijin family again. There are too many strong cultivators in the starry sky, and our family can only survive in the cracks," Jin Wan sighed.
Jin Zhongshan's gaze sank. Jin Feiyuan was his elder brother. When he was young, this elder brother had been high-spirited and had entered and left Shenwu Plane with the most powerful geniuses. However, ever since he had gone to Wangyu, his entire person had changed. He had been defeated by a Lu bastard several decades ago, and he had been unable to recover after returning to his family.
Jin Zhongshan had worked hard not only for himself, but also for Jin Feiyuan. This elder brother of his had treated him well, but unfortunately, Jin Zhongshan had only been a child at the time and had been unable to console him. Now, Jin Zhongshan wanted to use practical actions to cheer Jin Feiyuan up.
News of what had happened here quickly spread throughout the Memory District, and many people talked about it after meals. There were many guesses about Lu Yin's identity, as his appearance was just too outstanding.
Lu Yin wandered around Memory Academy for the next few days, and three days later, he officially entered the unique space that Memory Academy was located in.
The space where Memory Academy was located was enveloped by a giant sourcebox array. It was similar to the Fifth Mainland's major world, but it also didn't seem like a separate space. In any case, even ordinary people could enter.
Any cultivator had started as an ordinary person, and Memory Academy's students weren't necessarily cultivators. There were ordinary people as well.
Enter.
Memory Academy was located within the range of the sourcebox array. Above Lu Yin's head was a purplish-gold flame that seemed to have come from an Undying Bird. In the distance, there were a few young students who seemed to be explaining something to the people who had just entered this space.
Just as Elder Green Apricot had said, Memory Academy did not have a fixed enrollment season. Students could apply at any time and graduate at any time. As long as they had the ability, there was no restriction on their cultivation level. Even Envoys could apply.
Lu Yin looked around as he walked over to the students. There was a group of people in front of him, and his appearance caused quite a stir.
"What a handsome guy," a petite and cute girl said as she looked at Lu Yin with sparkling eyes.
Many people were also looking at Lu Yin. It had to be said that Yu Hao's appearance was indeed outstanding, and even the men had to admit that he was handsome. He was fatally attractive to many women.
This was not a belittling of women, as it was just like how beautiful women were attractive to men. Opposites attracted to each other, but Yu Hao's appearance was a little too attractive.
The students from Memory Academy stared at him in a daze, and one of the girls muttered to herself, "This is great. With him joining the academy, we won't have to worry about being bored anymore."
The male student beside her gritted his teeth, "We can't let him join us. Otherwise, how are we going to survive?"
"Don't you dare!" the girl shouted, glaring at him.
The male student snorted and glared at Lu Yin, "You're just an embroidered pillow."
It wasn't long before it was Lu Yin's turn.
"What's your name?
This must be your first time at Memory Academy, right? Let me introduce you to our academy. "The girl immediately gushed when she saw Lu Yin.
The male student beside her was annoyed and interrupted, "It's not even certain if he can get into the academy. What's the point of introducing him?" He then looked at Lu Yin provocatively, "Kid, what's your cultivation level?
Let's hear it. If you can't handle it, then hurry up and leave. Don't waste other people's time. "
"Are you looking for trouble, Chen?
This guy has been reserved by us sisters. Don't even think about chasing him away! "the girl rebuked.
The male student rolled his eyes, "Let's talk about it after you pass the exam. Nice to look at, but useless."
"Rude, no wonder Little Feng doesn't like you."
"Nonsense, we're in love with each other."
"You're the one who's talking nonsense. Just wait until the end of time, Little Feng won't like you."
"You!"
Lu Yin pursed his lips, "I'm sorry, but I'm not here to take the exam."
They both looked at Lu Yin. The girl was disappointed, but the boy's eyes lit up, thinking that Lu Yin was scared. He pretended to be fierce, "Not here to take the exam?
Then what are you doing here?
Looking for trouble? "
Lu Yin smiled, "I'm here to apply for a mentor position."
…
There was a courtyard atop a towering stone pillar. It was very simple, but it was also very beautiful. This was the office of the dean of Memory Academy.
At this moment, Lu Yin was sitting quietly in the courtyard, drinking tea. Sitting across from him was an old man with white hair and a youthful face. This was Dean Wen of Memory Academy, a Half-Ancestor powerhouse.
Dean Wen looked at the invitation and then sized up Lu Yin, as if trying to see through him.
Lu Yin coughed.
Dean Wen put down the invitation embarrassedly, "Sorry, I'm used to it."
Lu Yin smiled, "Senior Culinary God has invited me to try being a mentor. I wonder if I'm qualified enough?"
Dean Wen smiled, "Since it's an invitation from the Culinary God, then of course you're qualified. Mister Haoyu, you're young and promising."