Shi Hao appeared, standing outside the cave abode, gazing forward. The crowd was immense, buzzing with chatter as they blocked the entrance.
Chaos qi swirled around him, his body radiant and unshaken as he faced off against the Wang Clan members.
The cave abode was carved into the heart of the mountain, and now its exterior was packed with people—young cultivators from the academy to distinguished figures from various clans—all watching him intently.
“Brat, you’ve got a death wish!” someone from the Wang Clan roared, their faces twisted in fury. They despised this audacious youth, itching to crush him with a single slap.
“Hum!”
The void trembled as bone scripts condensed into beams, transforming into a dazzling river of stars that intertwined and surged forward to suppress him.
Swish!
Shi Hao moved like lightning, retreating in an instant as the stone gate slammed shut behind him, blocking the incoming tide of stellar bone scripts. The deafening impact shook the heavens.
This cave abode had been forged by the academy’s elders, fortified with powerful restrictions. Once sealed from within, breaking in from the outside was nearly impossible.
Boom!
Multiple violent tremors followed as chains of order crisscrossed like a net, striking the stone gate and enveloping the area with thunderous divine resonance.
“Brat, get out here! How dare you lay a hand on my Wang Clan? You’re courting death!” someone bellowed, their wild hair dancing like a demonic deity.
“Come out!”
Not only were the younger Wang Clan members enraged, but even their elders were incensed. Wang Xi’s status was extraordinary—she was their clan’s jewel, and no mere servant could be allowed to defile her.
If nothing unexpected occurred, Wang Xi was destined to marry a legendary peerless figure, a crucial alliance to prepare for the impending cataclysm.
In truth, if the marriage succeeded, the two great clans would unite as one, standing together when the creatures from the other shore invaded the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
Back in the twilight of the Immortal Ancient Era, when the world withered and nearly all life turned to dust, these two clans had once collaborated—surviving solely because of their alliance.
Now, faced with another existential crisis, they naturally sought to strengthen their bond.
“What a bunch of rabble, making such a racket!” Shi Hao retorted from within the cave.
The clamor outside had been deafening, but now everyone froze—especially the Wang Clan, whose faces darkened with rage.
Rabble? Who dared insult them like this? And now, this brat who had dared to wear their clan’s Vajra Bracelet was spouting such blasphemy!
The Wang Clan’s fury erupted as more of them attacked the cave, determined to capture him.
“Young man, if you come out and apologize, we may show leniency!” an elder from the Wang Clan transmitted.
“Elder, why waste words? He must be punished severely! Does he think he’s untouchable? Our clan can crush him effortlessly—even within the Celestial Academy, he’ll face judgment!” a young man shouted.
“Slap!”
A resounding smack echoed as the young man was sent reeling, blood trickling from his lips, utterly dazed.
Though the Wang Clan seethed with anger, eager to eliminate Shi Hao, they couldn’t deny his extraordinary talent. At the same time, they despised their own incompetent youth.
“Tch.”
Princess Yao Yue couldn’t help but laugh. “The Wang Clan is truly domineering, daring to act like this even within the Celestial Academy—openly threatening to kill and maim without even bothering to hide it.”
“Young man, please come out and speak with us,” a Wang Clan member said, ignoring her mockery. Their rivals were watching, and any further argument would only humiliate them further.
The stone gate rumbled open again—Shi Hao had received a transmission. The Celestial Academy’s elder had arrived, summoning him to unseal the entrance.
Amidst the rolling mist, Shi Hao reappeared.
“Elder, do not interfere. Let us take this slave away!” a hot-tempered Wang Clan middle-aged man demanded, glaring at the academy elder.
“Slave your ancestors! Insult me again, and I’ll wipe out your entire younger generation!” Shi Hao roared.
Everyone winced. The Wang Clan was arrogant, but this youth was equally fierce, refusing to yield an inch.
All eyes were fixed on the scene—this was no minor incident.
Shi Hao pointed at the middle-aged man and barked, “Get the hell out of my sight before you pollute my ears!”
The crowd was speechless. Who was really polluting whose ears here?
“Brat, you dare disrespect me? You’re dead!” The man’s lungs nearly burst as he lunged forward, a golden hand manifesting to seize Shi Hao.
“Outrageous! You dare act violently within the Celestial Academy? Seeking death?!” A thunderous roar shook the skies.
Ears rang from the sheer force, but when everyone saw who had spoken, they exchanged bewildered glances.
It wasn’t the academy elder—it was Shi Hao himself, roaring like a lord.
The crowd was dumbfounded. This guy had reversed roles—what kind of mentality was this?
The Wang Clan nearly fainted from rage. This brat was too insolent! Did he think he ruled the Celestial Academy? Unforgivable!
But as they moved to strike, a massive hand wreathed in chaos qi and the aura of time intercepted them—swift and unstoppable.
The academy elder had acted. Though silent, his stance was clear.
Shi Hao remained calm. He had expected this.
In truth, he feared none of the Wang Clan’s mid-tier members. No truly inviolable figures had come.
Moreover, he had his own confidence. He refused to suffer indignities.
After returning from the Immortal Battlefield, the Celestial Academy’s Grand Elder had summoned him. Before such a figure, few secrets could remain hidden.
Shi Hao had no intention of hiding anything. He revealed his identity and his feats on the battlefield.
He was certain the academy would protect him. With his talent, he was a seed elite—someone the academy would favor, no matter how complex its internal politics.
Exposing himself to others might be dangerous, but confiding in the Grand Elder guaranteed sanctuary.
What was the Celestial Academy’s purpose? The Grand Elder was one of its driving forces—naturally, he would nurture a genius capable of slaying Three-Headed Kings and Void Beasts.
“Elder, what is the meaning of this? Why stop us from punishing this madman?” the Wang Clan demanded.
“Hold your blades. Let us clarify matters first,” the elder replied.
“Clarify what? A mere servant dares rebel, harming our clan’s jewel!” the hotheaded Wang Clan man spat.
“Speak like a human, will you?” Shi Hao taunted. “Who’s a servant? Wang Xi and I addressed each other as fellow cultivators. Now, we might need a different title!”
The Wang Clan’s foreheads darkened. The middle-aged man’s face turned livid, his finger trembling as he pointed at Shi Hao, too furious to speak.
The onlookers were equally stunned. What was he implying? Rumors said he had somehow subdued Wang Xi, dragging her into the cave for a forced wedding.
Now he spoke of changing their titles—was this a blatant insult to the Wang Clan?
After a brief daze, the crowd erupted. Such audacity—slapping the Wang Clan’s face in public!
The Wang Clan burned with rage, some trembling uncontrollably.
“Hahaha…” Princess Yao Yue laughed, her beauty radiant under the moonlight. “Brother, becoming the Wang Clan’s tyrannical son-in-law with such an attitude? Not very gracious. Ah, I’ll send a congratulatory gift for you and Wang Xi later.”
Only she dared mock the Wang Clan so openly, sparing no courtesy.
“Who said I’d marry into the Wang Clan? With their temperament? No thanks!” Shi Hao scoffed, pointing at them disdainfully.
Damn you! The Wang Clan wanted to chop him to pieces on the spot.
Even the bystanders wore strange expressions. This guy was too much—after the wedding rumors, he still had the gall to say this? How could the Wang Clan save face?
“I’ll kill you!”
This time, the entire Wang Clan moved, unable to restrain themselves.
“Outrageous!” The academy elder intervened, a gray hand sweeping out and sending them all flying.
“Elder, what is this?!” the Wang Clan howled.
“And what are you doing?!” Shi Hao countered. “This is the Celestial Academy, not the Wang Clan. No violence here!”
“You’re not even an academy disciple—just a servant my clan subdued. We have every right to punish you!” the Wang Clan hissed.
“Everyone, the Grand Elder has decreed—he is to become a disciple of the Celestial Academy,” the elder announced.
The crowd was stunned. The academy’s elders were reclusive experts of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, rarely seen in the mortal world.
And the Grand Elder stood above them all—an unfathomable supreme expert. For him to speak for this youth…
“I’m still considering whether to join the Celestial Academy,” Shi Hao said leisurely.
The crowd was speechless. What kind of mentality was this?
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