Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return-Chapter 1120: So Shocked You Could Eat a Pound of Crap

"What, could it be that you, like Han Yan, are opposing my Qiu Family?" Qiu Zicheng’s expression turned cold as he spoke.

The man felt a sinking in his heart, realizing that even though Qiu Yongcheng was seriously injured, the Qiu Family’s influence in Long Yan Academy was still significant and backed by Jiang Qiling, making them not easy to offend lightly.

"Let’s go, there’s nothing to see here. Come back after the three days are up." The man dared not oppose Qiu Zicheng any further and turned away, head bowed, to leave.

"Three days later, who knows if there will even be any remains left." Others sighed as they left.

At this moment, the Beast Soul Hall had completely returned to calm, and there was no longer even a trace of the fierce pressure from the Palace Guardian Beast Soul, indicating that the trial had ended.

However, the hall doors had not opened, and no one believed Han Yan could complete the trial in such a short time. It was well-known that even Gong Hongru, hailed as the once-in-a-millennium top genius of Long Yan Academy, took a full two days to complete his trial, and at that time, he was already a Sixth-level Sword Master.

This Han Yan, although a disciple of Gong Hongru, wasn’t expected to outdo his master. After all, he was still only a Fifth Rank Sword Master. It seemed impossible to pass the trial in just an hour.

Indeed, only an hour had passed since Han Yan entered the Beast Soul Tower, so how could anyone believe he had passed the trial so quickly?

Master Qin also let out a sigh. Compared to others, he had a deeper understanding of the history of the Beast Soul Hall. For hundreds of thousands of years, no one had completed the trial in just an hour; the shortest time recorded was by a Sword Saint Realm expert, taking a full half-day. (Unbeknownst to him, the history of the Beast Soul Hall is even older than Long Yan Academy; it existed long before the Holy Continent was shattered and was only discovered as an Ancient Relic after Long Yan Academy was established.)

It seemed likely that Han Yan was doomed. Although this was not the first time he had experienced such loss, Master Qin still sighed sadly as he watched another talented individual he admired meet their end at the Beast Soul Hall.

"Let’s go. We’ll come back in three days to see what condition Han Yan’s body is in, whether his limbs are still intact, or if he’s even recognizable." As others slowly dispersed, Qiu Zizhong’s mockery went unheard, and he found himself bored, laughing aloud as he prepared to leave.

"Sorry, but you’re disappointed again this time." At that moment, the heavy door of the Beast Soul Hall burst open, and Han Yan walked out slowly. Sunlight bathed him, surrounding him with a holy aura, as if a divine entity from legend had descended to the world.

All around fell silent; everyone turned to watch Han Yan, dumbfounded and speechless.

He was not only alive but bore no signs of injury, apart from looking slightly fatigued.

Everyone was so astonished they could have swallowed a pound of dirt out of shock.

The most impossible event had occurred.

Han Yan had passed the trial!

"No... impossible, you really passed the trial?" Qiu Zizhong muttered after a while, rubbing his eyes, unable to believe what he was seeing.

"There are too many impossible things, and someone like you, a frog in a well, couldn’t possibly understand." Han Yan said scornfully.

He wouldn’t spare a glance for such despicable people who only barked recklessly.

"Master Qin, I’ve passed the trial. Can I take disciples now?" Han Yan asked, ignoring the stunned academy disciples around.

"Ah... yes, of course. Whom would you like to take as disciples?" Master Qin, shocked beyond words, finally collected his thoughts.

"I’d like to take Tan Yu, Gu Yushu, and Gu Linfeng as my disciples. Is that okay?" Han Yan pointed to Tan Yu and the Gu Brothers as he spoke.

"According to the academy’s rules, each mentor who passes the trial may take five Direct Disciples. Only when a student masters the teachings can new disciples be taken. Though you are not a mentor, you may follow this rule," Master Qin thought and said.

Though Han Yan’s identity was only of an academy disciple and shouldn’t receive the same treatment as a mentor, history records few academy disciples passing the Beast Soul Hall trial as such. Han Yan’s future achievements were unpredictable, and Master Qin decided to be lenient with him.

"Thank you, Lord Qin." Han Yan, recognizing the complex situation, expressed gratitude to Master Qin.

"Young Master Mu, is this real? You actually passed the Beast Soul Hall trial." Tan Yu, still feeling as if dream-bound, pinched his cheek in disbelief.

"Shouldn’t you start calling him Master now?" Zirong teased, while Huayue and others smiled.

They had a good impression of Tan Yu and the Gu Brothers and were glad they could continue at Long Yan Academy.

"Disciple greets Master." Only then did Tan Yu and the other two wake from their daze and immediately bowed deeply.

No wonder Huayue and others had such confidence in Han Yan; no wonder Lord Gong refused to take disciples for so many years but fought Wenren Qingqiu to accept Han Yan. This Han Yan, indeed, had a remarkable capability! They were now in awe, calling him ’Master’ without hesitation or resistance.

"Alright, that’s enough polite gestures. First, take me to the War Dragon Branch." Being someone who had lived through two lifetimes, it was Han Yan’s first time taking disciples, and seeing their earnest respect was something he wasn’t accustomed to. He waved his hand dismissively.

Tan Yu quickly straightened up and led Han Yan and others toward Anlong Academy. A group of people stunned beyond recovery was left behind.

"Who would have thought that this Han Yan had such abilities, while certain people were still foolish enough to oppose him. The future doesn’t look too bright for them." Others, expressing their sentiments, dispersed. A young swordsman previously threatened by Qiu Zizhong sneered as he left.

Qiu Zizhong’s face was ashen, but he said nothing.

"Senior Sister, who would have thought that Han Yan had such capabilities? It won’t be so easy for us to deal with her now." After everyone else dispersed, Qiu Zizhong whispered to Jiang Qiling.

"Hmph!" Jiang Qiling’s face was displeased as she snorted and headed toward the Soaring Dragon Branch.

...

At Long Yan Academy’s Soaring Dragon Branch, atop the high Soaring Dragon Tower, an elder in a white Holy Dragon Sword Robe looked down below, akin to a king surveying his domain.

He was Jiang Yunhe, Dean of the Soaring Dragon Branch and one of the three great masters of Long Yan.

Footsteps echoed softly from outside, and Jiang Yunhe’s face showed a faint smile. From the footsteps alone, he could tell that it was his daughter.