The little rabbit hopped around mischievously, seemingly eager to stir up trouble, and was the first to scamper down with glee.
“Charge! Slay the demons!” Er Meng shouted from behind.
Huang’s rampage through Fire Province, shattering the myth of destiny and slaying You Yu, had sent shockwaves far and wide.
Many great sects sent investigators, dispatching numerous elites—each a prodigy of their respective sect. Countless young talents came hoping to witness Huang’s prowess firsthand.
The Celestial Immortal Academy became their temporary residence, for none dared to barge into the dilapidated mountain gate of Huang’s sect, given Qi Daolin’s fearsome reputation.
“The Blood Sea’s Young Master, the Golden Wolf of the Grasslands, the Holy Maiden of the Sword Palace—they haven’t left yet. And now, several incredibly powerful First-Gen prodigies have arrived. Truly unexpected.”
Within the academy, students buzzed with discussion. The past few days had been lively, with not only elite disciples from various clans but also young supreme beings making appearances.
With the arrival of the inheritor of the Immortal Palace, the academy erupted into an even greater uproar. This young supreme being, renowned throughout the Upper Realm, was—for many—an unsolvable enigma!
“During the battle in the Primordial Heaven Secret Realm, the young lord of the Immortal Palace suffered a great loss by engaging Huang in pure physical combat without using his divine abilities. Has he come for revenge?”
Speculation ran wild, and anticipation soared.
If these two were to clash again, it would undoubtedly be a fierce battle, one that would stain the skies with blood.
The arrival of the Immortal Palace’s inheritor only amplified Huang’s fame!
Yet, a shocking revelation surfaced, overturning everyone’s understanding and triggering an earthquake of disbelief.
“The inheritor of the Immortal Palace who has been walking the world all this time… is merely his secondary body, not his true self!”
“What?!”
Once the news leaked, the entire region trembled, sending waves of astonishment.
Swiftly, disciples from various sects relayed the information back to their clans—its implications were too immense, too earth-shattering!
Everyone was stunned, struggling to believe it.
Powerhouses from all sides sought verification and were stunned to learn the news originated from the “Secret Valley,” a mysterious and ancient lineage.
This faction specialized in uncovering hidden truths, often selling them at exorbitant prices to those who needed them most.
Based on past experience, secrets revealed by this lineage were about eighty percent credible.
“This… is terrifying!”
If his secondary body alone possessed such divine might among his peers, how strong would his true self be?!
Moreover, rumors spread that the Immortal Palace’s inheritor was preparing to merge his primary and secondary bodies—all for the sake of the grand battle of prodigies across the three thousand provinces.
Everyone was dumbfounded, chilled to the bone. With such an inheritor, who could possibly stand against him?
Upon receiving the news, ancient sects that had nurtured powerful First-Gen prodigies—those aiming to rise in the grand battle—began strategizing.
For he would become a shared headache for all major sects.
“Why has he come here? To kill Huang?”
“His secondary body suffered a great loss. Could he be seeking a rematch?”
Suspicion ran high, and countless eyes turned toward the unfolding events, eager to see if the Immortal Palace’s inheritor and Huang would ignite the most dazzling sparks of conflict.
Many also knew the origins of the Supreme Dao Field—how it had been locked in eternal opposition with the Immortal Palace since ancient times. The two could never coexist in the same era; a great battle was inevitable.
“Huang is valiant, rising with unstoppable momentum. But the Immortal Palace’s inheritor seems even more terrifying—his previous self was just a secondary body. If the two merge, how fearsome would he become?”
Soon, however, people sensed something amiss. The Immortal Palace’s inheritor had come to the Celestial Immortal Academy not for Huang, but for Lian Yi.
Many frowned. He had arrived alongside the Holy Maiden of the Supplementary Heaven Sect, Yue Chan, and had repeatedly sought out Qing Yi, even attempting to forcibly take her away.
Had it not been for Feng Wu’s intervention and the academy’s elders stepping in, the consequences would have been dire.
“How outrageous! To target one of our academy’s top beauties! I support Huang in defeating the Immortal Palace’s inheritor again!”
“At first, I thought Huang had grown too arrogant lately. But now, I stand with him—he should drive that man away!”
Discontent spread among the students. They found the Immortal Palace’s inheritor’s actions overbearing—targeting Qing Yi and attempting to abduct one of their most revered beauties was unacceptable.
Deep within the academy lay a tranquil land of Dao.
The mountains were elegant, adorned with silver waterfalls, rustling pine forests, and misty clouds.
At the foot of the mountains, crystalline lakes shimmered like gemstones—this was the cultivation ground of Yue Chan and other female disciples.
Today, the peace was shattered as crowds gathered, watching from a distance, unable to approach the scene.
Before the mountain, the Immortal Palace’s inheritor stood shrouded in mist and mysterious runes, his presence unfathomable. His mere aura made his peers tremble.
His eyes were terrifying—silver runes flickered within his pupils, as if he could see through everything.
This was the sign of an emerging Heavenly Eye!
Such an achievement was rare even among elder sect masters, for the Martial Heavenly Eye was unrelated to cultivation level.
“Elder, I have made it clear—she is Yue Chan’s secondary body. We must take her away,” the Immortal Palace’s inheritor declared calmly, exuding confidence even before the academy’s elders.
“Return. You and I are one, destined to merge,” Yue Chan, the Holy Maiden of the Supplementary Heaven Sect, spoke in a voice as melodious as celestial music.
Clad in snow-white robes, her black hair cascaded like silk. Her large, intelligent eyes shimmered with wisdom, her nose delicate, her lips rosy—like a fairy descended from the moon, radiating purity and transcendence.
“I am Qing Yi, an independent person. I will not go with you,” Qing Yi replied, her gaze serene and unwavering as she faced the two.
Had she revealed her true appearance, she would have been identical to the woman before her.
Beside her stood an elder from the Celestial Immortal Academy, deep in thought.
“No. Qing Yi is now a disciple of our academy. We cannot confirm the truth of your claims, so she cannot be taken away,” the elder stated firmly.
Feng Wu was also present, her yellow robes fluttering, her aura powerful. A glow emanated from her brow as she declared, “All I know is that she is Qing Yi and does not wish to leave. That is enough. Please depart.”
“The truth is, she is Yue Chan’s secondary body. Regardless, we will take her,” the Immortal Palace’s inheritor said coldly.
His motives were twofold: first, to prevent his secondary body from rebelling and revealing the secrets—and weaknesses—of his divided form, which would disadvantage him.
This ancient method could never be made public.
Second, and most crucially, he wished to witness the fusion of Yue Chan’s two bodies, gathering experience for his own eventual unification to grow even stronger.
“Young man, this is the Celestial Immortal Academy, not the Bronze Palace,” the elder said mildly, yet his tone carried undeniable authority.
Qing Yi was one of their own. If the academy could not protect even its most outstanding disciples, how could it claim to be a glorious institution standing tall since ancient times?
“Elder, she is me, and I am her. We are merely seeking true unity. Would you stand in our way?” Yue Chan’s primary body spoke softly, her expression sincere.
“If you are me, and I am you, why would I oppose? The one forcing this is you. I am Qing Yi,” Qing Yi replied serenely, her ethereal beauty accentuated by the faint green mark glowing on her brow.
“Between us, there is only a rift. Once we come together, all will be resolved,” Yue Chan’s primary body said.
“Elder, we must take this woman, but out of respect for the Celestial Immortal Academy, we will offer compensation,” the Immortal Palace’s inheritor interjected.
The elder shook his head. “As long as Qing Yi does not wish to leave, it is our duty to protect our disciples. No outsider may trouble her.”
The Immortal Palace’s inheritor turned away decisively. “I will return.”
His tone was icy, his confidence unshaken even before an elder nearing the Heavenly Deity Realm.
Clearly, he would not let this rest. He would surely return with elders of matching strength to demand an “explanation.”
From afar, many watched intently. Though they could not hear the conversation, word spread that the Immortal Palace’s inheritor sought to take Qing Yi away.
“Who does he think he is? Just because he’s from the Immortal Palace, does that make him invincible? Didn’t Huang defeat him before?”
“Exactly! Back when the Supreme Hall still stood in glory, didn’t they avoid its might? What gives him the right to act so arrogantly now?”
Many voiced their displeasure loudly.
Of course, some outsiders residing in the academy sided with the Immortal Palace’s inheritor.
“Regardless, I will take Qing Yi away!” the Immortal Palace’s inheritor declared coldly as he departed.
His words, heard by many, incited indignation among the students. The area erupted into clamor.
Yet, some disciples from other sects nodded in approval, marveling at his fearlessness in the face of opposition.
In truth, the Immortal Palace’s inheritor was restless. As the secondary body, he was soon to merge with his primary self, and unease gnawed at him.
“Who do you think you are, to take whomever you please?!” A clear voice rang out as a youth descended from the sky, lightning wings spread behind him, his speed unmatched.
“Huang! It’s Huang!” Many exclaimed.
Lately, Huang’s fame had soared, shaking all factions. His defiance of the Celestial Clan had drawn widespread attention, making him one of the most dazzling young supreme beings of the era.
Moreover, he was the only one to have ever humbled the Immortal Palace’s inheritor. His appearance now caused an uproar.
“The Supreme Dao Field’s senior brother is here! This will be interesting!”
Even now, many remembered his title as “senior brother” and his feat of conquering the academy’s Heavenly Stairway.
The meeting of these two prodigies set the crowd ablaze.
“It’s you!” The Immortal Palace’s inheritor looked up, spotting Shi Hao hovering in the air. His gaze turned icy, the silver runes in his pupils blazing with terrifying intensity.
“Yes, it’s me. How dare you act so arrogantly here, threatening to take Qing Yi away?!” Shi Hao declared, his black hair thick, his face handsome, his body radiating an indomitable aura.
His words sent the crowd into an uproar.
“Huang is fearless! He doesn’t even flinch before the Immortal Palace’s inheritor—this is outright defiance, bordering on contempt!”
Some were exhilarated, others scornful—the noise was deafening.
Such a major event naturally drew attention. The entire academy was alerted, and disciples from other sects rushed to witness the spectacle.
The Immortal Palace’s inheritor responded coldly, “You’ve come at the right time. I was looking for you. The Supreme Hall has fallen, and your so-called Dao Field is nothing but a joke! Today, I will take Qing Yi. What can you do about it?!”
Qing Yi soared into the air, her jade-like skin glowing, her raven hair cascading to her waist like satin.
Her long robes fluttered as she glided forward, her beauty eclipsing even the sun.
Shi Hao stepped forward and, without hesitation, wrapped an arm around her slender waist, standing by her side.
Qing Yi initially tensed but did not pull away, allowing him to stand beside her.
Shi Hao’s eyes blazed as he looked down at the Immortal Palace’s inheritor. “A defeated foe dares speak of courage? If you refuse to accept it, for Qing Yi’s sake, I’ll cut you down again today!”
His black hair swayed, his gaze brilliant, exuding an overwhelming dominance as if the Immortal Palace’s inheritor were beneath his notice!
Who would dare act so boldly against the inheritor of the Immortal Palace? The crowd trembled in awe!
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