Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

After speaking with Ling Fei for a bit, Shangguan Hong took his leave.

Immediately, Ling Fei resumed his comprehension of the *True Dragon Visualization Image* to improve his strength.

Today, in front of the Human List, Ling Fei had an epiphany after sensing Shangguan Yurou's Sword Momentum.

His understanding of how to cultivate the Visualization Image had also become much clearer.

It was all about a kind of momentum.

Only by embodying a dragon and condensing the True Dragon Momentum could one be considered to have reached Minor Achievement in comprehending the *True Dragon Visualization Image*.

Sinking his Heart Spirit into the *True Dragon Visualization Image*, Ling Fei felt as if he were merging with the world within the picture, continuously comprehending the True Dragon Momentum.

Now, as he observed the form of the True Dragon, an indescribable feeling gradually washed over him. It was as if he was about to transform into a True Dragon and soar into the sky.

The sensation was profound—a sign that he was beginning to touch upon a trace of the True Dragon's Mental Realm.

...

After a night of comprehension, Ling Fei felt as if he had become lost within the *True Dragon Visualization Image*.

Yet, he didn't feel the slightest bit of fatigue.

On the contrary, his soul had grown even stronger.

This spiritual strength, in turn, enhanced his perception of the world around him.

Now, his Heart Spirit could clearly sense the faintest fluctuations within a hundred-meter radius.

The sky had brightened.

Ling Fei withdrew his Heart Spirit from the *True Dragon Visualization Image*.

After washing up, he pushed open the door and stepped outside.

Shangguan Yurou was already waiting for him at the edge of his small island, accompanied by Shangguan Qingmu.

"Morning!" Ling Fei said, walking over to greet them.

"Here." Shangguan Yurou had brought breakfast, which she handed to Ling Fei.

"Thanks," Ling Fei said, accepting the food.

The three of them then boarded the River Turtles and headed toward the academy.

"Why haven't I seen your sister?" Ling Fei asked on the way.

He was quite curious about the person ranked first on the Celestial List.

"My sister is a cultivation maniac," Shangguan Yurou said with a smile. "She spends most of her time in seclusion and only attends classes or consults with instructors when she needs to."

"You can do that?" Ling Fei's eyes widened in surprise.

"Heh, most High Level Students have already reached the Mid Stage of the Innate Realm. As for the top fifty geniuses, they've all reached the Late Stage of Innate, or even the Perfection Realm. Their mastery of Martial Arts is already quite profound. Take Wan'Er, for example. Not only is she exceptionally talented, but even the instructors can't stop praising her. In fact, she's already preparing to break through to the Celestial Spirit Realm," Shangguan Qingmu added with a laugh.

'So that's how it is.' Hearing this, Ling Fei began to get a better understanding of life at the academy.

"Generally speaking, classes at the academy aren't mandatory. New students, however, must be diligent, or they risk leaving a bad impression on the instructors. Of course, if you feel you've learned enough and need to enter seclusion, the instructors won't hold it against you."

Shangguan Qingmu continued his explanation.

Ling Fei listened intently.

"In short, strength is all that matters at the academy. If you're strong enough, you can arrange your time however you please," Shangguan Qingmu stated.

'Strength!' Ling Fei's gaze sharpened.

"Yes, strength," said Shangguan Qingmu. "If your strength is heaven-defying, you can even be promoted directly from a Basic Level Student to a Mid Level Student and receive instruction from higher-level mentors. Such people aren't unheard of at Celestial River Academy. Wan'Er and Liu Rulong are two such examples."

'I can do that?' The thought stirred Ling Fei's heart.

'If that's the case, then this is great news.'

'This way, I won't be held back by so many restrictions.'

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the academic building.

Ling Fei and Shangguan Yurou then walked side-by-side toward the Genius Class.

There were other members of the Shangguan Clan in the Genius Class as well.

Two young men and one young woman, to be exact.

However, their rankings were below the top twenty, so they didn't live in the Genius Residence Area.

These three had been waiting for Shangguan Yurou since early in the morning.

"Yurou!" they called out, rushing to greet her as soon as they saw her.

"Piaoyu! Mo Yu!" Shangguan Yurou greeted them in return.

"So this is the famous Young Master Ling Fei, number one on the Human List?" The three of them were inexplicably excited upon seeing Ling Fei.

Everywhere they went yesterday, they had heard his name!

"That would be me," Ling Fei replied with a smile.

After that, they all introduced themselves.

"Hello, my name is Shangguan Piaoyu!" a lovely young woman said, extending her hand.

"Hello!" Ling Fei shook hands with them in a friendly gesture.

"This is our Genius Class's Martial Hall. The instructors usually hold their lessons here."

They led Shangguan Yurou and Ling Fei to the front of a large building.

The Martial Hall was very spacious.

Walking inside was like stepping into a massive Training Ground.

At the very front were rows of desks and chairs, as well as an instructor's table.

By this time, many students had already gathered inside.

The Genius Class was composed of fifty students in total.

This number was based on the initial enrollment rankings of the Human List.

However, with the addition of Ling Fei and Shangguan Yurou, there were now two extra people.

When they entered the Martial Hall, they immediately drew many stares.

"Two new students?"

"Could that be Shangguan Yurou and Ling Fei, the ones who just shot up to fifth and first on the Human List?"

The crowd's eyes lit up.

The news had spread yesterday, so they could naturally put two and two together.

At once, many people started walking over.

"Hello, I'm Huang Chenghu. Might I ask if you are Miss Yurou?" a young man asked, approaching Shangguan Yurou.

"Hello, I am," Shangguan Yurou replied with elegant composure.

"So you're really Shangguan Yurou!"

"I never thought the genius who shot up to fifth on the Human List would be so beautiful."

Immediately, a crowd of people flocked over to greet Shangguan Yurou.

However, a few of the young women approached Ling Fei instead.

"Hello, my name is Zhou Qingshui!" A breathtakingly beautiful young woman with delicate features approached, her clear, bright eyes fixed on Ling Fei.

The young woman extended a delicate hand, her manner poised and confident.

"I'm Ling Fei." He also extended his hand and shook hers. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Young Master Ling Fei, it's a pleasure to meet you too!" Zhou Qingshui's eyes danced with a smile, showing her genuine delight.

'From the moment he walked in, I wondered if he was the genius ranked first on the Human List.'

'It seems I was right!'

'I never thought the number one genius on the Human List would be so handsome!'

A few other young women thought to themselves nearby.

Then, they all came forward to introduce themselves to Ling Fei.

And so, the Martial Hall became exceptionally lively.

The boys gathered around Shangguan Yurou, while the girls gathered around Ling Fei.

The two of them had clearly become the center of attention in the Genius Class.

Both were geniuses—the man dashingly handsome, the woman peerlessly beautiful, and both possessed an extraordinary air.

It was only natural that people would want to get close to such figures.

However, some watched on from the sidelines with cold eyes.

These were students who had previously been in the top ten of the Human List.

They were the chosen few, the objects of admiration for all the other students in the Genius Class.

But now, two newcomers had suddenly appeared and stolen their thunder, which naturally left them feeling displeased.

Shangguan Yurou was one thing; at least she was a beauty.

These geniuses were happy to welcome another beauty to their ranks.

But Ling Fei was a different story.

There were already few girls in the Genius Class. With his arrival, what chance did anyone else have?

"That Ling Fei looks awfully pleased with himself," one of a group of boys muttered, his eyes turning cold. They were gathered together between a few rows of seats.

This was Huang Wei, the genius ranked thirteenth.

Still, he didn't dare to provoke him. The title of "Number One" was too intimidating.