C16: The Tunnel

However, that was the first time he would be using the main entrance of the institution.

When they finally arrived at the main entrance of the Tongyou Institution, anticipation filled Shang Xia's heart.

Yuan Zilu was seemingly content with their reaction, and he quickly stood atop the carriage. "Now, it's time for you to witness the opening of our institution's main entrance!"

"This might be where your fates truly change! The moment you step through the entrance of our Tongyou Institution, you will carry the weight of defending our world!"

A loud rumbling sound filled the air as the massive entrance started to open. A refreshing breeze swept across their faces.

A neigh from the Scarlet Cloud Horse pulling the carriages broke the silence. They were much sturdier than ordinary horses, and they had a trace of the Fire Cloud Beast's bloodline. The Fire Cloud Beast was a demonic creature that existed a long time ago, and even though its bloodline was thin, it allowed the Scarlet Cloud Horse to be much stronger than ordinary horses.

That was the reason why they could pull the Embroidered Cloud Carriage created by the Hundred Profession Pavilion.

Just the name of the carriage was enough to draw a connection to the Embroidered Cloud Case.

In fact, both items were created by a great craftsmen of the Tongyou Institution.

The Embroidered Cloud Carriage was like the Embroidered Cloud Case, and the space contained within the carriage was much larger than what it seemed. After Shang Xia asked around, he learned that a single Embroidered Cloud Carriage could contain eight times its original size!

Sitting on top of the carriage, Shang Xia felt that traveled across a thin veil that separated the institution from the battlefield between the two worlds. His senses became much clearer than before.

"This… The qi between heaven and earth seems to be denser here." Shang Xia looked around and thought to himself.

He didn't stop there. "Some of you might already know that many disciples gave up their lives in the battlefield between two worlds. Disciples of the inner and outer division alike. I bet none of you know the reason behind their deaths."

Yuan Zilu looked at the disciples around him and he saw that many of them had suppressed the chaotic flow of inner qi in their bodies and a satisfied smile returned to his face. "One third of those who die here were killed by experts from the outside world! Half of the remainder were killed when they tried to forage for treasures! The rest died after suffering from cultivation deviation!"

Looking at the surprised expression that was forming on their faces, Yuan Zilu chuckled, "Are you amazed? Who would have thought that so many cultivators would die when cultivating?! If that's the case, why are so many people rushing over here?"

"Are you confused?"

Many disciples nodded solemnly.

As a sharp light flashed through his eyes, no one dared to meet Yuan Zilu's gaze. "That is because this is the battlefield between the two worlds! There's not much else for me to say! All of you will have to search for the answer yourselves!"

Thinking of something, Shang Xia turned to look behind him. He discovered that even though it hadn't been long since they left the main entrance of the institution, it appeared to have been left a long way behind.

Shang Xia's actions attracted the attention of the other disciples, and all of them turned to look behind them.

Yuan Zilu's voice rang in their ears once again, "The boundary between the You Continent and the battlefield between two worlds is something you cannot comprehend. It's a spatial wonder that might cause you to lose your way forever."

"Naturally, the path we're taking is an exception. The moment we left the gates, we entered the spatial tunnel connecting the continent to the battlefield!"