Heroes' Prison

Chapter 829 - 785 Oskan Royal Academy

However, with Huang Yi’s current strength, it is far from enough to contend with a colossal force like the Half-Beast Holy Land. Reaching the Heavenly Domain Level is the minimum requirement for considering such a challenge. For now, he can only lie low.

Huang Yi walked through the streets of Canglan Port. Following the considerate signposts along the roadside, he strode in the direction of the Teleportation Circle. In every city of the Central Continent, the teleportation arrays are directly connected to the Oskan Royal Academy without needing activation.

Looking around, this city was clean and tidy, its streets wide, its buildings towering, imbued with exotic charm. The streets were bustling with people, crowded and lively, and everyone in sight was a Holy Domain Warrior.

On other continents, Holy Domain NPCs are highly esteemed individuals, but in the Central Continent, they are as common as ordinary citizens—grasping a handful yields plenty.

Back then, the Half-Beast Holy Land dispatched a hundred Holy Domain Warriors in one go to hunt down Huang Yi, an event that seemed utterly shocking. However, to the Central Continent, a hundred Holy Domain Warriors are nothing worth mentioning.

Aside from NPCs, Huang Yi also noticed a small number of players. These players were dressed in fine attire, their equipment high-quality; many of them even possessed Legendary Equipment. Only players of considerable strength could come to the Central Continent. Additionally, some players likely arrived through methods like Reincarnation, NPC assistance, or serendipitous encounters from other continents.

Before long, Huang Yi arrived at the Teleport Plaza and immediately teleported to the gates of Oskan Royal Academy.

Oskan Royal Academy is situated in the heart of the Central Continent, nestled within the Oskan Mountain Range. The academy’s architecture was majestic and magnificent, sprawling across numerous peaks, stretching endlessly to the horizon.

Before Huang Yi was a mountain peak. At its base stood the academy’s grand entrance. This gate was awe-inspiring, spanning the sides of the mountain and constructed entirely from enormous golden stone blocks. The design eschewed flamboyant architectural techniques, exuding an ancient, solemn, unembellished grandeur.

The golden stones conveyed a regal aura, showcasing Oskan Royal Academy’s legitimate heritage.

Oskan Royal Academy originated as the royal academy directly associated with a great empire from the Ancient Times—the Oskan Empire.

The Oskan Empire, often deemed the last great empire, rivaled the Blood Empire of Emperor Somerett in its vast dominion. Yet, no matter how glorious an empire, it couldn’t endure indefinitely. The Oskan Empire had vanished into the long river of history, but Oskan Royal Academy persisted, evolving into the very core of The Second World to this day.

Since then, every hero in The Second World has been officially conferred by Oskan Royal Academy. The academy has maintained a principle of prioritizing the greater good, refraining from participating in disputes between forces. This neutral and fair stance has earned it the respect of all factions.

The last time the Vice Principal, Divine Marksman Ica, descended on Hero’s Continent, he even stated to the Half-Beast Holy Land’s leader Savage Saint that as long as they did not violate the rules, Oskan Royal Academy would not interfere in their conflicts with Huang Yi.

At this moment, Huang Yi was surrounded by a throng of people: students from Oskan Royal Academy, players from across the globe, and NPCs seeking admission, among others.

Huang Yi’s Treasure-sniffing Ability sensed over a hundred pieces of Legendary Equipment within a ten-kilometer radius, many of which were on players.

Any player has the chance to study at Oskan Royal Academy, although the attention they receive from the academy varies. As the first player to reach level 100, Huang Yi would receive the academy’s most focused cultivation.

Huang Yi stepped through the gates and blended into the bustling crowd entering Oskan Royal Academy.

After entering the academy’s gates, a grand and majestic staircase stretched all the way to the mountain’s summit.

Looking up, the staircase seemed to ascend straight into the heavens. Amid its vast scale, people appeared insignificant, as though they were mere ants climbing a celestial ladder, ascending toward the heavens step by step.

Dividing the staircase along its centerline were numerous colossal statues.

Countless people beside Huang Yi climbed the stairs while gazing at these statues.

Each statue here represented someone who had made significant contributions to Oskan Royal Academy—be it a principal, a mentor, or a student. At a mere glance, Huang Yi recognized several renowned figures.

As he ascended the steps, Huang Yi raised his head to look at the statue nearest to him.

The statue depicted a figure holding a pen, meticulously writing in a book, eyes focused and exuding the demeanor of a great scholar—

"Mu Yan. Qing Shi, the seventh principal of Oskan Royal Academy, a renowned bard and scholar of the Ancient Times. Mu Yan. Qing Shi traveled across the First World for three years, personally witnessing the birth of the greatest deity of the First World, the Barbarian God. Upon his return, he authored the book, ’Overview of the First World,’ which became the first comprehensive work detailing all aspects of the First World..."

Huang Yi was very familiar with this name. During his Second Transformation quest, he’d observed Qiao Sida—later known as Bloodhoof the Ascendant—reading ’Overview of the First World.’

When he reincarnated onto Singapore Continent, he’d also seen Yue Yue flipping through the same book.

Later, on his voyage toward the Central Continent, he would often review this book on deck.

It was an essential read to understand the First World.

"Three years..." At this moment, Huang Yi stared at the part mentioning "three years," frowning slightly, then shook his head and resumed climbing these steps.

After ascending some more steps and examining additional statues, Huang Yi noticed a dense crowd gathered before a particular sculpture, gazing up at it in admiration.

Huang Yi lifted his head to look as well.

The statue donned a blood-red cloak, glaring fiercely at the heavens, its eyes wide and bloodshot, as if ready to defy the heavens themselves in combat.

The sculpture’s face evoked a sense of familiarity. After contemplating for a moment, a name surfaced in Huang Yi’s mind—Qiao Sida, or Bloodhoof the Ascendant. The features of the two bore a subtle resemblance.

Approaching the statue, Huang Yi read its inscription. As expected, it identified the figure as Bloodhoof the Ascendant! He had been the last person in The Second World to achieve Divine Enthronement but had mysteriously died during the process, leaving an unsolved mystery for the ages.

After becoming the first player to reach level 100, Huang Yi was tasked with the world quest of investigating his mysterious death.

Gazing at the statue, Huang Yi recalled the scenes from his Second Transformation journey.

In the blood-soaked cellar of Blood Town, Bloodhoof the Ascendant held a copy of ’Overview of the First World’ and narrated to Huang Yi the story of the Barbarian God’s Divine Enthronement. It was from then that Huang Yi learned that the Barbarian God was the greatest deity of the First World, leading him to deliberately cultivate the Barbarian God’s legacy.

Facing this statue now, he was struck by a sense of time’s passage. The young boy he once met had grown into such a famous figure.

Huang Yi continued ascending, observing one statue after another. Eventually, he paused before another familiar statue.

This one depicted an exceptionally young man clad in tight-fitting leather armor, his hair tied casually with a piece of fine twine. An eye patch covered his left eye, while his remaining eye shone like a five-pointed star, its sharpness surpassing even a hawk’s.

He wielded a longbow, aiming at the heavens, his entire body’s strength concentrated in the impending release of his arrow. The aura radiating from him seemed capable of piercing the sky itself!

"This must be the Vice Principal, the only living figure among all these statues!"

"Indeed! To have a statue erected for you, strength alone isn’t enough; you must also make immense contributions. Even the Principal doesn’t have a statue!"

"So many have only heard his legends without seeing him in person! The last time he descended on Hero’s Continent, he engaged in a secretive conversation with the God of Slaughter. The God of Slaughter is really something, to have garnered such favor from the Divine Marksman."

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Onlooking crowds murmured in reverent awe.

This statue was none other than Oskan Royal Academy’s Vice Principal—Divine Marksman Ica!

If earlier statues commemorated deceased historical icons, this one represented a living legend.

The tale of him slaying a projection of the Dark King Uk’ar with his arrow thirty years ago still circulated in taverns worldwide.

Huang Yi’s first task at Oskan Royal Academy was to seek him out!

Pulling his gaze back, Huang Yi climbed the remaining steps, reaching the summit of the mountain.

Overlooking the landscape, he saw a sprawling mountain range dotted with peaks, each adorned with magnificent structures connected by teleportation arrays.

These peaks didn’t grow from the ground but were suspended mid-air by immense Great Mana. They appeared like celestial bodies, weightless and floating in the sky.

The peak Huang Yi stood upon resembled a grand gateway to the mountain range. At its summit was a colossal reception hall, tasked with welcoming visitors and handling admissions.

Huang Yi entered the reception hall. It already hosted players from all over the world, numbering over a thousand, most of whom wore Legendary Equipment and were elite players.

There were also some formidable NPCs, radiating powerful auras, seeking to further their studies at Oskan Royal Academy as well.

The hall was divided into two pathways. Players used the standard pathway, where long queues had formed, while the few distinguished NPCs took the VIP pathway, bypassing the lines.

Seeing this, Huang Yi stepped directly into the less crowded VIP pathway.

"Is that a player? Walking into the VIP pathway—doesn’t he fear being thrown out?" Some players waiting in the standard queues couldn’t help but comment as they watched Huang Yi enter the VIP lane.

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