In the sky, space twisted, and then an elderly figure appeared under the gaze of many. As soon as this figure emerged, it raised its arm, and two immense bolts of thunder-infused Dou Qi shot directly towards Gu Qian and Gu Xu below.
“You…” Seeing this figure attacking without warning, Gu Qian and Gu Xu were slightly angry but did not shout; instead, they retreated with unattractive expressions.
“Whoosh…” The two bolts of thunder streaked across the sky like meteors. Just as they were about to hit Gu Qian and Gu Xu, an invisible force suddenly spread out from the space, perfectly intercepting the bolts of thunder.
“Why are you here?” Xiao Yan watched the elderly figure descending from the sky, staring at the somewhat familiar face, and was stunned. He realized that the old man who came to his aid was the mysterious elder he had met in the Void Thunder Pool, the one who spoke nonsense. “You, you, aren’t you supposed to show some manners? Call me Dean!”
“Dean?” Xiao Yan’s eyes were puzzled. After a while, he finally came to his senses and looked dumbfounded at the old man, “You… Are you the Dean of the Inner Academy of the Ganaan College?”
“Nonsense, is there anyone else besides me, Old Man Meng Tianchi, who would dare to call me that?” The old man’s beard twitched, and he laughed as he sized up Xiao Yan, pinched him, and said, “Not bad, not bad, Su Qian did not lie to me this time, teaching such a promising student…”
Xiao Yan’s mouth twitched, looking at the smiling old man, and for a moment, he could hardly connect him with the most mysterious Dean of the Ganaan College.
“Last time we met, I didn’t recognize you. It took me a long time to realize that you were the Xiao Yan Su Qian kept mentioning in his messages.” Meng Tianchi patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder and said, “Rest assured, since you are a student of Ganaan College and you can catch my eye, I will watch over you in the future.”
Xiao Yan forced a smile, this old man really didn’t seem like a mysterious dean, but more like an old bandit coming out of a bandit camp.
“Thank you, Elder Meng.” Xun’er, who had recovered from her shock, smiled and said.
“It’s nothing…” Meng Tianchi waved his hand casually, then his gaze wandered between Xun’er and Xiao Yan, laughing oddly, “I wonder why they would make things difficult for you, a junior, it turns out you plucked the best flower from the ancient clan…”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s face turned green, and a flush of red flew onto Xun’er’s cheeks.
“Elder Meng, this is not the Lightning Clan!” The two, Gu Qian and Gu Xu, who had been pushed back by the lightning, stepped forward angrily and said coldly.
Meng Tianchi glanced at them and ignored them, turning his gaze to the void and said, “Old Mountain Monster, don’t favor these two old men so much. A person of your status should have more magnanimity than to incite people against a junior.”
“Gu Qian, Gu Xu, step down.” The spatial void rippled, and a white-haired, black-robed old man appeared strangely, then descended from the sky, first nodding respectfully to Xun’er, then looking at Meng Tianchi, sighing helplessly, “Since you’re stepping in, I’ll give you face this time.”
After speaking, the white-haired old man flicked his sleeves and walked to the nearby seat, without ever looking at Xiao Yan.
“Tsk, still trying to act cool with me…” Looking at the back of the white-haired old man, Meng Tianchi’s mouth curled, then he turned to Xiao Yan, wanting to say something, but finally just patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, “You, you are quite brave, knowing that the ancient clan would target you and still daring to come here. But rest assured, Su Qian has written to me several times, asking me to take care of you. Here, those old fellows of the ancient clan will also sell me a face, but you must understand, if you want those proud old fellows to look at you differently, you still have to rely on yourself.”
“Thank you, Dean, for your guidance.” Xiao Yan bowed sincerely, sensing a hint of concern in Meng Tianchi’s words.
“Let’s go.” Meng Tianchi smiled and turned to walk to a seat. Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment and then led the somewhat downcast Little Healer Immortal and the others, quickly following and sitting next to Meng Tianchi.
“That old man earlier, Gu Shan, is a senior elder of the ancient clan, his strength is not weak, and he has some influence in the ancient clan, and he is one of the strongest opponents against us.” After sitting down, Xun’er whispered.
Xiao Yan nodded silently, he could sense the terrifying power of Gu Shan, at least at the peak of Battle Sect, the number of strong experts in the ancient clan was indeed quite terrifying.
As Xiao Yan and Xun’er were talking, Xiao Yan’s gaze swept over this special area, where mostly influential figures from the ancient clan were present. However, among them, he saw some familiar faces, including Huo Xuan, whom he had talked to on the warship. When Xiao Yan looked at them, Huo Xuan smiled and nodded at him.
Returning Huo Xuan’s smile, Xiao Yan’s gaze shifted to the left and right of the platform, where a group of young people from the ancient clan were gathered. Among them, Xiao Yan saw Gu Zhen, Lin Xiu, and Ling Quan, the Black Annihilation Army leaders, all looking at him with schadenfreude.
This look made Xiao Yan frown, and just as he was about to withdraw his gaze, his eyes suddenly focused on a corner ahead, where a figure with a fierce and murderous aura sat cross-legged. This person had black and white hair, and their aura was cold as ten-thousand-year-old ice, making one shiver just by looking at them.
Xiao Yan’s gaze was somber, staring at this statue-like figure. He could feel a familiar killing intent slowly spreading from the body, aimed directly at him!
“Shura General, Gu Yao!” Xiao Yan slowly exhaled, his fists clenched in his sleeves. This killing intent was identical to what he had sensed yesterday, clearly, this was the Shura General Xun’er had mentioned as the most threatening to him.
Judging from the target of this killing intent, from the moment he entered this area, every move he made was under Gu Yao’s perception, even his current stare had likely been noticed.
“This person is indeed a formidable opponent!” A hint of solemnity flashed in Xiao Yan’s eyes. Among the younger generation, the most difficult person he had encountered was probably this so-called Shura General.
“Big Brother Xiao Yan, be careful of him…” Sensing the cold gaze, Xun’er also tightened her hand slightly, a chill in her beautiful eyes, she whispered.
Xiao Yan slowly nodded.
“Also, after the adult ceremony, the Heavenly Tomb will soon open. Originally, with your conditions, you could enter it, but there will definitely be elders causing trouble,” Xun’er said, frowning slightly.
“Don’t worry, I’ll put in a good word for this little guy. For the sake of me, I’m sure those old guys in your clan won’t be too hard on him,” Meng Tianchi yawned and said.
“In that case, thank you, Elder Meng.” Hearing this, Xun’er smiled lightly.
“Isn’t this just for me to hear, little one, do you think you can hide your true intentions from me?” Meng Tianchi rolled his eyes and said.
Xun’er smiled and did not refute, it would be too wasteful to not use such a good bargaining chip.
“However, for Xiao Yan to enter the Heavenly Tomb, this test is necessary. You know what I mean.” Meng Tianchi glanced at Xiao Yan, then gestured to the cold figure ahead, whispering, “If you can hold out for a hundred rounds against that guy, it will shut some of the old guys’ mouths, and entering the Heavenly Tomb should be easier.”
“A hundred rounds?” Xiao Yan was slightly stunned, saying nothing, but his fist in his sleeve tightened. This was not the result he needed!
“Bong!” As Xiao Yan’s fist tightened, an ancient bell chimed, echoing through the heavens and earth, resounding throughout the vast mountains.
“The time has come, let the ceremony begin!” After the bell chimed, a powerful, calm voice suddenly reverberated from the void, the terrifying oppressive force in the voice making many on the square gasp.
“True Dou Sage, true Dou Sage!” Feeling the pressure from deep within his soul, a look of shock flashed in Xiao Yan’s eyes—it was the first time he felt the pressure of a true Dou Sage.
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