The five top experts from the Sacred Academy all fell in battle, utterly defeated, their blood staining the heavens as they met a dismal end.
High above, the group on the White Bone Gourd remained silent. Who else could step forward now? At the Heavenly Deity Realm, there was no one who could restrain that radiant youth!
Wang Xi, her hair cascading to her waist, gazed with profound eyes, once again sensing the unfathomable depth of Shi Hao’s strength. Even the mighty Sacred Academy had no one who could suppress him!
A faint sense of threat stirred within her. *Huang* had not yet reached his full potential, not yet at the pinnacle of his life, yet he was already this formidable. What would the future hold?
For the first time, she felt a twinge of worry for her family. Provoking such a young man—what consequences would it bring? Would there come a day when he posed a threat to the colossal Wang Family?
The people from the Immortal Academy were equally speechless. Yu Wudi had been defeated, even after revealing his true form as the Nine Netherworld Hound. Now, there was no one left to challenge him!
Unless someone like the Little Heavenly King, who surpassed the Heavenly Deity Realm, stepped forward, that black-haired youth standing alone on the battlefield was truly invincible.
*The number one in the Heavenly Deity Realm?* Many pondered silently. Today’s battle had cemented *Huang*’s reputation—his overwhelming might was undeniable.
Bestowing such a title upon him was not excessive, given his undeniable achievements. For now, neither academy could suppress him!
“Truly unexpected—*Huang* is so formidable, his combat prowess unmatched!” Princess Yaoyue sighed.
On the arched bridge, the Immortal Academy disciples frowned, some opening their mouths to argue but finding no words. The battle had spoken for itself.
After a brief silence, the Heavenly Deity Academy erupted in excitement. *Huang*’s victory over the two academies had sent shockwaves through their ranks!
Though the students knew *Huang* was strong, they hadn’t expected him to triumph against the overwhelming might of the two academies.
Who could have imagined that the final victor would be *Huang*, a youth from the Heavenly Deity Academy?
*Is this the number one in the Heavenly Deity Realm?* Many in the academy felt conflicted, scarcely believing that one of their own had claimed the top spot.
Awe and reverence for Shi Hao grew, mingled with astonishment. At the same time, many began to question the prestige of the two academies, their former reverence waning.
A single youth had shattered the myth—the Heavenly Deity Academy, the underdog, had triumphed over the two great academies!
“Hah! What now, Immortal Academy? Weren’t you boasting that the Nine Netherworld Hound was the strongest in the Heavenly Deity Realm, unmatched by *Huang*? And yet, he was defeated! Aren’t you embarrassed? Hah! *Huang* is my brother!”
In the distance, the little fatty Cao Yusheng taunted the Immortal Academy’s elites with unrestrained glee.
“Ah, what a pity! We let that Nine Netherworld Hound slip away. I really wanted to taste what he’d be like in a stew—must be delicious, being a descendant of the Ten Fiends. How many of those exist in the world?” The little rabbit lamented.
The group burst into laughter, Qing Yi, Gu Jianyun, and others all amused.
The Immortal Academy disciples turned livid with rage. *How dare they mock us like this?* Their wounds were being salted, their fury stoked to the extreme.
The Sacred Academy disciples wanted to laugh, but recalling their own crushing defeat, their expressions twisted into something uglier than tears. Their five top experts had all been beaten bloody.
Perhaps only the Heavenly Deity Academy could truly celebrate.
“Who else dares to step forward?” Shi Hao challenged.
Silence. No one moved.
The Immortal Academy disciples were mortified. Their earlier arrogance—boasting of suppressing Shi Hao—now rang hollow. No one could face his might.
From afar, a pair of hostile eyes locked onto Shi Hao. Sensing the gaze, he turned sharply.
*Yuan Qing!*
It was Yuan Qing, standing beside an elder from the Immortal Academy, his demeanor respectful but his gaze toward Shi Hao filled with malice.
Shi Hao’s skin prickled as if a venomous serpent lurked in the shadows, sending a chill down his spine.
He longed to cut Yuan Qing down, but knew he was no match—the man was already a half-step into the Supreme Realm.
Yuan Qing smiled, revealing pearly white teeth, nodding at Shi Hao with a warmth like gentle sunlight.
To the crowd, he appeared to be admiring the outstanding young talent before him.
Without lingering, Yuan Qing soon departed, exchanging a few polite words with the elders of the Immortal and Sacred Academies before bowing and leaving.
Shi Hao had heard that Yuan Qing had studied in both academies, and though his talent was mediocre, he had connections with high-ranking figures. Now, it seemed the rumors were true.
This troubled Shi Hao. If he entered either academy, would Yuan Qing’s influence work against him? He couldn’t afford to ignore the possibility.
Cultivation was arduous, and Shi Hao had overcome countless life-and-death trials to reach this point. He refused to let a petty schemer derail his path.
Watching Yuan Qing’s retreating figure, Shi Hao pondered—was this a show of intimidation, a slight, or a warning?
“Hah! We concede—the Heavenly Deity Academy has won!” A Heavenly Deity elder laughed heartily.
The elders from the two academies forced smiles, responding stiffly.
“The Heavenly Deity Academy has nurtured some fine talents. Such promising seedlings would surely flourish in our academy.”
“Indeed, such youths are best cultivated in our halls, destined to shine even brighter and become our pride.”
The old monsters from both academies rambled on with forced cheer.
The Heavenly Deity elder’s smile faded. They were treating his academy as a nursery, plucking the best seedlings for their own gardens.
In the end, the Heavenly Deity Academy would be left empty-handed, its joy short-lived.
“Little Jin, why the long face? Our Immortal Academy offers the best nurturing ground for such talents,” an Immortal Academy elder chuckled, patting a Heavenly Deity elder on the shoulder—only he dared address an elder so familiarly.
“Why go to the Immortal Academy? The Sacred Academy is the true path—modern methods surpass the ancient!” a Sacred Academy elder retorted solemnly.
“What nonsense! Would you dare challenge our Immortal Academy?” The Immortal elder’s smile turned sharp.
“Why not?”
Though the two elders didn’t argue outright, their pleasant expressions concealed an undercurrent of rivalry—both vying for the Heavenly Deity Academy’s talents.
Through Shi Hao, they realized the Heavenly Deity Academy held hidden gems!
Soon, whispers reached the elders’ ears, revealing more details.
“Oh? There are others on *Huang*’s level?”
“Indeed. They clashed in the Three Thousand Provinces without a clear victor. Since entering the Heavenly Deity Academy, they’ve avoided life-and-death duels.” The report mentioned the Ten Crown King and the Banished Immortal.
Moreover, someone reminded the elders that one of them possessed a World Sapling—news that drew their keen interest.
Soon after, another report came: someone in the academy held a flawless Yin-Yang Seed!
“And one is the descendant of a Guardian, bearing an invincible aura!”
“Remarkable! We’ve underestimated the Heavenly Deity Academy. They deserve our attention!” the elders sighed.
Shi Hao leaped off the stage, greeted by Qing Yi, Cao Yusheng, and others, all celebrating his victory. Even the Witch appeared, avoiding conflict with Qing Yi.
Some approached Shi Hao privately, inviting him to join the Immortal Academy.
Glancing at the arched bridge, he saw many expressionless faces—but the Little Heavenly King smiled and nodded at him.
Princess Yaoyue also acknowledged him with a nod of congratulations.
Shi Hao didn’t commit immediately, wanting to know what the Immortal Academy could offer—would they provide a flawless ancient seed?
The Sacred Academy also approached, humbly inviting him to join them.
In the distance, Wang Xi’s flawless face showed a strange expression. She hadn’t expected Shi Hao to reach such heights that even the Sacred Academy’s elders would personally invite him. Now, she felt conflicted—should she join the Sacred Academy or the Immortal Academy?
The Ten Crown King, the Banished Immortal, Lü Tuo, Xuan Kun, and others were also surrounded, becoming coveted talents fought over by both academies.
Even Mo Dao, the foreign cultivator subdued by Shi Hao, became a target, both academies eager to extract valuable information from him.
Meanwhile, Qing Yi, fused with a Blue Moon and suspected to be a reincarnated true immortal, caused a sensation, fiercely contested by the Immortal Academy!
The Heavenly Deity Academy buzzed with activity as the two academies fought over disciples, faces reddening in heated arguments.
Shi Hao was pulled aside to a quieter spot, still surrounded by elders from both academies.
The Second Elder also arrived, offering guidance on Shi Hao’s next steps.
“I want to know—if I join the Immortal Academy, what kind of ancient seed will I receive? Will it be perfect?” Shi Hao cut straight to the point.
“Rest assured, young friend. With your talent, we’d never waste it on anything less than a supreme seed. We’ll provide the best conditions for your ascent!” an elder vowed, thumping his chest.
*Ahem!* The Second Elder coughed pointedly. “I’ve heard the Immortal Academy’s ancient seeds are already reserved.”
His blunt intervention was for Shi Hao’s benefit, pressing for a flawless seed.
“Old man from the Immortal Academy, don’t deceive him. The seeds are already claimed by the Little Heavenly King and others. Bringing him in without a supreme seed would ruin him!” a Sacred elder sneered, seizing the chance to undermine.
“Nonsense! There’s still one reserved for a Heavenly Deity Academy disciple!” the Immortal elder snapped, flushing with anger.
“I’ve heard that seed is already promised to a child from the Eternal Family,” the Second Elder countered.
The Immortal elder’s face darkened. “I’ll find a way. I’ll contact the academy to secure a perfect seed.”
“So, the existing seeds are spoken for, and you can’t change that. Finding another is no easy task—can you guarantee it?” the Sacred elder mocked, then turned to Shi Hao. “Child, forget the Immortal Academy. Everything’s prearranged there—you’ll never compete fairly!”
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