Bab 188: Blue Flame Royal Academy
The capital city of the Blue Flame Empire, Lan Yan, is a grand city that rivals the capital of the Tianxuan Empire.
When the students of the Imperial Academy arrived here, they were only two days away from Yunxiao Palace.
The people from the Imperial Academy did not stay overnight at Yunxiao Palace; they left that very night through a teleportation array.
What they didn't know was that that night, Sect Master Xuanqing sat in front of the True Monarch statue for a long time. Before dawn, he sent his junior brother, Xuanfeng, to the capital to pay respects to the Empress.
Unlike the Tianxuan Empire, which had lost control of its four provinces, the entire territory of the Blue Flame Empire was solidly united.
Upon entering the Blue Flame Empire, in any main city, one could find a teleportation array leading directly to Lan Yan. Thus, the journey of the Imperial Academy's students was greatly shortened.
This was the first time the students of the Imperial Academy had arrived at the capital of the Blue Flame Empire.
True to its name, the buildings of Lan Yan predominantly featured red tones. The decorations on the city gates and the carvings on the stone pillars all bore flame patterns.
The entire city exuded a fiery enthusiasm. On the streets, it was common to see people shouting, quarrelling, and even fighting.
"Principal Fu, the Blue Flame Empire borders the demon kingdom, so the folk customs are rather fierce. Please excuse us," a middle-aged man beside Fu Qing said in a low voice.
He was an official sent by the Blue Flame Empire to greet the people of the Imperial Academy. His name was Yu Feng, and his cultivation level was not low, reaching the rank of Martial King.
Given his cultivation level, his real age was certainly much older than he appeared.
Fu Qing smiled meaningfully, "The Blue Flame Empire has always been warlike; how could I mind?"
Yu Feng felt a bit embarrassed upon hearing this. Fu Qing was alluding to the Blue Flame Empire's intention to annex the Tianxuan Empire.
However, since the plot had been exposed, it was awkward to discuss it. Yu Feng did not want to dwell on this topic and pointed ahead, "Ahead is the Blue Flame Royal Academy. Principal Fu, would you like to take the children there to settle in first, or would you prefer to meet with His Majesty?"
Looking ahead, at the end of the street was an extensive complex of buildings.
The Blue Flame Royal Academy was located within the city and occupied more than a quarter of Lan Yan's area.
Fu Qing pondered for a moment, as if recalling something amusing, and waved his hand, "The children have hands and feet; let them go on their own! Master Yu, please take me to meet His Majesty first."
After speaking, Fu Qing turned to Chen Kong, who was behind him, and said, "Chen Kong, you take the others to the Blue Flame Royal Academy to settle in. I will come to find you after meeting the Blue Flame Emperor."
"Yes," Chen Kong nodded in agreement and led Mo Qingkuang and the others towards the Blue Flame Royal Academy, leaving Fu Qing and the slightly stunned Yu Feng behind.
"Principal Fu, you…" Yu Feng was puzzled, "At least let me send someone to escort these talented individuals."
Although it had been arranged that students from the Imperial Academy would come to the Blue Flame Royal Academy as exchange students, it seemed impolite to let the guests find their way on their own.
Moreover, given the relationship between the Blue Flame Empire and the Tianxuan Empire, it was uncertain whether the students of the Imperial Academy would even be allowed through the gates of the Blue Flame Royal Academy.
The fierce customs of the Blue Flame Empire were not limited to the common people; the young people were even more hot-tempered and fiery. Who knows what unnecessary trouble might arise?
When Yu Feng suggested sending someone to escort Chen Kong and the others, Fu Qing quickly waved his hand, "No need, they're old enough to walk these few steps without an escort."
With his wisdom, how could he not know that Chen Kong and the others would encounter trouble when reporting to the Blue Flame Royal Academy?
But that was exactly what he wanted. If Yu Feng sent someone to escort them, wouldn't it ruin the fun?
Yu Feng was helpless. This wasn't a matter of the children finding their way. Principal Fu's unreliability was indeed well-known.
"Alright, let's go meet His Majesty quickly," seeing Yu Feng still hesitating, Fu Qing grabbed Yu Feng's wrist and urged him.
Yu Feng stumbled as he was pulled. Unable to resist due to his lower cultivation level, he had no choice but to be dragged along by Fu Qing.
"Alright… Fine. Principal Fu, please let go of me."
"You're going the wrong way, it's this way!"
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Chen Kong led Mo Qingkuang and the others to the main gate of the Royal Academy, carefully observing this top-tier institution renowned across the entire continent, where they would be spending the next year.
The fiery red school gate, forged like a city gate, was supported by eighteen gilded jade pillars. The plaque bore six large, flamboyant characters: Blue Flame Royal Academy.
The opulence of this gate far surpassed the humble appearance of the Imperial Academy, truly living up to the grandeur of a royal institution.
Surprisingly, despite the academy being situated near a bustling area, few people were seen near the entrance. Occasionally, some students of the Blue Flame Royal Academy passed by, all wearing uniforms adorned with blazing flame patterns.
Most of them wore red uniforms, while only a few donned blue ones.
It seemed that the Blue Flame Royal Academy, like the Imperial Academy's Martial Arts division, had a hierarchical system.
Seeing Chen Kong and his group lingering at the gate, a few students in red uniforms approached them.
"What are you here for?" one of the students asked, his tone unfriendly and somewhat condescending.
Chen Kong frowned upon hearing this but did not respond.
Han Shu stepped forward, speaking kindly, "Dear fellow student, we are exchange students from the Imperial Academy of the Tianxuan Empire, here to report to your esteemed academy."
"Tianxuan Empire?" The students exchanged glances upon hearing this.
"Exchange students? We've never heard of such a thing. You wait here while we go inside to check," said the student who had spoken earlier, his eyes glinting with mischief.
He then called over a companion and whispered a few words, and the companion nodded repeatedly before running into the academy.
Seeing this, Mo Qingkuang's heart sank, sensing something amiss.
These students from the Blue Flame Empire had shown no surprise upon learning they were from Tianxuan. Given the relationship between the Blue Flame Empire and the Tianxuan Empire, their reaction should have been much more significant. They must have been informed in advance of their arrival.
This was a deliberate attempt to block their entry.
Moreover, the strength of these students in red uniforms was not impressive; the strongest was only a third-rank martial master, while the weakest had just entered the martial master realm.
How dare they, with their limited strength, prevent a group of Imperial Academy students, the weakest of whom was a sixth-rank martial master, from entering?
They must have been prepared. The person who went inside just now was definitely not reporting the situation but calling for reinforcements.
Mo Qingkuang quietly moved closer to Chen Kong, whispering directly into his ear, "Senior Brother Chen, something's off with them."
"Mhm," Chen Kong responded noncommittally, without any change in expression.
As Fu Qing's direct disciple, he was all too familiar with his teacher's tactics.
Fu Qing's refusal to let Blue Flame Empire personnel accompany them clearly indicated that he wanted the Blue Flame Royal Academy students to cause trouble so they could retaliate.
Chen Kong had been caught in such situations by Fu Qing numerous times. Just two days ago, they had encountered something similar at Yunxiao Palace.
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