In the southwest corner of the Astral Sage College.

A red-brick spiral building stood out from among the lush, green grass. It was an unfamiliar place for most students, as only Violet Vibrance mentors with resources to spare could rent the place.

Mentor Chi Chan brought Li Luo and the others to one of the cultivation chambers.

Pushing open the heavy, stone doors, a glittering arena of white crystal greeted their eyes. The cool room sparkled with golden glamor, and a spacious, stone platform in the middle of the room basked in their reflective spotlight.

A wave of worldly natural energy blasted them full on from the moment the doors opened.

For Dukes like Chi Chan and Yu Hongxi, it was like a cool and refreshing breeze playing across their faces. For Li Luo, it was closer to a tornado. He felt like...