After leaving the Guanxuan Martial Tower, Ye Guan did not choose to depart immediately.
He wanted to see the Sword Master of Man!
The Guanxuan Academy actually prohibited outsiders from entering. However, Ye Guan had emerged from the martial tower, so he was already inside the academy grounds. The academy staff had not noticed him, thus he wandered about and arrived at the Book Hall.
The Book Hall was the main hall of the Guanxuan Academy. In front of the hall stood a thousand stone steps, and below those steps lay a vast plaza paved with bluestone.
Normally, this area would gather some academy students who came here to study.
When Ye Guan arrived, there were also some students in the field sitting in meditation and cultivating.
Ye Guan glanced around. He had to admit that the students in the academy were all outstanding. Along the way, the lowest realm he had seen was the Space-Shattering Realm, and he had encountered several in the Minor Tribulation Realm.
Crouching tigers and hidden dragons.
Towards the academy itself, he harboured no resentment.
Because society was simply this realistic.
If you were incapable, others would treat you coldly. If you possessed sufficient strength, others would flatter you and fawn over you.
Just like a proverb in the mortal world: even the farts of the rich smell sweet.
It was tragic, but that was reality.
Ye Guan walked to a statue. This statue was none other than the Sword Master of Man.
The statue was magnificent, towering over ten zhang high, carved lifelike.
The Sword Master of Man held his sword, gazing at the horizon, exuding authority without anger.
Ye Guan looked at the statue of the Sword Master of Man. After a long while, he gave a slight bow.
In his heart, this was a person worthy of his admiration.
His own goal was also to become a figure like the Sword Master of Man, establishing order and bringing peace for all ages.
Of course, he knew it was very difficult.
It was precisely because of this that he found the Sword Master of Man so remarkable.
Daring to do what others in the world dared not.
At that moment, Little Tower suddenly said, “Kowtow.”
Kowtow.
Ye Guan was stunned, then quickly shook his head. “No.”
Little Tower was puzzled. “Why?”
Ye Guan said solemnly, “I have never kowtowed to anyone. Although I greatly admire the Sword Master of Man, kowtowing to him still feels a bit excessive. A man kneels to heaven, earth, and parents.”
Little Tower fell silent.
Ye Guan looked at the Sword Master of Man. After a moment, he suddenly grinned. “Tower Grandpa, do you think I resemble this Sword Master of Man a little?”
Little Tower replied, “A little.”
Ye Guan laughed heartily, then turned and left.
At that moment, a voice suddenly came from nearby. “Brother Ye.”
Ye Guan stopped. He turned to look. Not far away stood a man he recognised: Yun Chen.
The very fellow who had ranked tenth in the martial tower.
Seeing Ye Guan, Yun Chen quickly approached. He smiled. “It really is you.”
Ye Guan smiled faintly. “Brother Yun Chen.”
Yun Chen was somewhat surprised. “What brings you here?”
He knew that Ye Guan was not a student of the Guanxuan Academy.
Ye Guan smiled. “I came to pay respects to the Sword Master of Man.”
Yun Chen smiled. “I see.”
Ye Guan was about to speak when another voice suddenly came from the side. “You are that Ye Guan.”
Ye Guan turned to look. A man approached from not far away. The man wore luxurious brocade robes, had handsome features, and carried a faint smile on his face. In his hand, he held a folding fan. At first glance, he was truly an elegant and refined young gentleman.
Beside the man followed a group of men and women, about a dozen in total. As the man appeared, countless gazes in the field immediately shifted towards him.
“It’s Young Master Mo.”
A woman exclaimed in surprise.
Beside Ye Guan, Yun Chen said gravely, “Young Master Mo comes from the Xuan Sect in the Guanxuan Universe. He got in through connections. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be the chief student of this term.”
Academy chief.
Ye Guan was somewhat surprised. “People from the Guanxuan Universe can come here?”
Yun Chen smiled. “Those with any pride or strength over there would never stoop to come here. This fellow completely failed to make it big over there, so he came here to show off.”
As they spoke, Young Master Mo had already reached Ye Guan and Yun Chen.
Ye Guan looked at Young Master Mo but said nothing.
Around them, more and more students gathered to watch, especially female students.
Originally, everyone had come to see Young Master Mo. However, when they caught sight of Ye Guan, many female students immediately shifted their gazes to him.
In terms of temperament and appearance, Ye Guan had never lost.
Especially at this moment. Although Ye Guan carried no sword, his entire being resembled a peerless treasure sword about to be unsheathed: sharp edge fully revealed, yet carrying a trace of steadiness and restraint.
Two temperaments in one.
Still, like an unshakeable mountain. In motion, like a raging tsunami.
Seeing many women around shift their gazes to Ye Guan, a trace of displeasure flashed in Young Master Mo’s eyes. Since arriving at the Guanxuan Academy, he had always been the focus of attention. Now, he felt a hint of threat.
Young Master Mo smiled. “Young Master Ye, as far as I know, you do not seem to be a student of the Guanxuan Academy.”
Ye Guan nodded. “Indeed not.”
Young Master Mo’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Since you are not a student of the Guanxuan Academy, you should not be here.”
Ye Guan thought for a moment, then said, “The Sword Master of Man founded the Guanxuan Academy, established order, and brought peace for all ages. The reason the world is so peaceful today is entirely due to the Sword Master of Man. Out of admiration, I came specially to pay my respects and express my reverence.”
At this point, he paused, then continued. “Young Master Mo, if my actions have displeased you, I apologise. Please do not target me. I am merely a humble sword cultivator who cannot afford to offend a great figure like you. I will leave. I will leave right now.”
With that, he turned and walked away.
Seeing this, Yun Chen was stunned. Brother Ye actually had such a good temper?
On second thought, he immediately looked at Young Master Mo, displeasure flashing in his eyes.
Some students in the field also turned to Young Master Mo, their eyes filled with displeasure.
Too much.
The man had only come to pay respects to the Sword Master of Man. Was it necessary? Was it really necessary?
In an instant, Young Master Mo’s favourability in everyone’s hearts plummeted.
Young Master Mo’s expression turned extremely dark. He stared at Ye Guan. “Wait.”
Ye Guan stopped. He turned to Young Master Mo. “Does Young Master Mo have further business?”
Young Master Mo smiled faintly. “Young Master Ye misunderstands. I did not intend to drive you away.”
Ye Guan nodded. “If there is nothing else, then I shall take my leave.”
With that, he prepared to depart. At that moment, Young Master Mo suddenly said, “Young Master Ye, by coincidence, I know Miss An Daoxin.”
Ye Guan stared at Young Master Mo. The latter smiled. “I heard that Young Master Ye has some grudge with the An family. I must remind Young Master Ye that Miss An has quite a temper. In this contest for the Great Dao Destiny, if Young Master Ye wishes to compete, you must be extremely careful.”
Borrowing power to oppress others.
Ye Guan suddenly sighed softly. “Everyone, since Young Master Mo has mentioned Miss An, allow me to say a few more words. You should all know that I took first place in the lower realm martial examination. During the competition, I fought fairly against An Mu of the An family. However, An Mu summoned a powerhouse from the True Dragon Clan to forcibly bully me. Although I ultimately killed An Mu and seized first place, it was precisely because of this that I formed a mortal enmity with the An family.”
At this point, he paused again. “Everyone, the injustice I suffered should be known to you all given your abilities. Just like this time, the early start of the Great Dao Destiny contest was manipulated behind the scenes by the An family. Their goal was to prevent me from developing further and to kill me prematurely.”
As he spoke, he shook his head with a smile. “I know I have no background, no backing. I cannot compare with the An family. The academy will not uphold justice for me. After all, compared to the An family, I am utterly insignificant. No one would offend the An family for my sake.”
The crowd fell silent.
The full story had long since spread everywhere.
Towards Ye Guan, most people present felt sympathy.
In the shadows, Headmaster Gu glanced at Ye Guan, then at Young Master Mo, his gaze icy.
Beside him, the Headmaster of the Enforcement Court also wore an extremely ugly expression.
They had hurried over the moment they learned Ye Guan was here.
After all, Ye Guan’s status was currently very sensitive.
At this point, Ye Guan looked at Young Master Mo seriously. “Young Master Mo, I do not expect the academy to take my side or seek justice for me. However, I ask that you refrain from kicking me while I am down. If my coming to pay respects to the Sword Master of Man has displeased you, I apologise. I should not have appeared here. I should not have caused you unhappiness.”
“What nonsense is this?”
Yun Chen suddenly said gravely. “Brother Ye, the academy has never prohibited outsiders from coming here. No one has the right to stop you from paying respects to the Sword Master of Man.”
Some academy students in the field also nodded in agreement.
At the same time, the crowd grew even more dissatisfied with Young Master Mo.
Too bloody excessive.
Was it necessary?
Such an honest sword cultivator.
Did he really need to be bullied like this?
Simply far, far too much.
Young Master Mo stared fixedly at Ye Guan. “You schemed against me.”
Ye Guan smiled bitterly. “Young Master Mo, how would I dare? You come from a great sect in the Guanxuan Universe, you are friends with Miss An, and you are the next academy chief. How could I harbour ill intent towards you?”
At this point, he paused again. “Young Master Mo, I know your thoughts and intentions. You approached me solely because I have enmity with the An family, so you wanted to cause trouble for me, step on me, and thereby curry favour with the An family and Miss An. I understand. I completely understand. After all, the An family is a super aristocratic family, and Miss An Daoxin is so dazzling. Your desire to please them is understandable. Fully understandable.”
Upon hearing this, every gaze in the field instantly fell entirely upon Young Master Mo.
At this moment, everyone’s favourability towards Young Master Mo dropped to zero.
Had Ye Guan not spoken, they might still have been puzzled as to why Young Master Mo would suddenly target Ye Guan.
So it was to curry favour with the An family.
Truly degrading.
If such a person became academy chief, it would be an insult to the academy.
Young Master Mo’s expression became extremely unsightly. He stared fixedly at Ye Guan. “You… you…”
On the other side, Headmaster Gu shook his head. “Have him pack up and get lost immediately.”
The Headmaster of the Enforcement Court hesitated, then said, “He was sent by the Xuan Sect, and also by the academy over there…”
Headmaster Gu looked at the Enforcement Court Headmaster. “If he doesn’t leave, I will.”
With that, he turned and departed. “With that intelligence, he still wants to be chief? I might as well find a pig to be chief. What a bloody idiot.”
…
You thought it was over?
No, there is more.
