Today’s Canglan Mountain is naturally no longer comparable to what it was millions of years ago. Canglan Mountain towers several thousand zhang high, piercing deep into the clouds, stretching continuously for thousands of li, with peaks embracing peaks. It is extraordinarily grand and magnificent.
Holy land!
This place is not only the holy land of the people of Qingzhou, but also the holy land in the hearts of all students of the Guanxuan Academy!
Every year, many academy students come here to study and gain enlightenment.
Sword Lord of the Mortal World!
Whenever people in the world mention these two words, a trace of respect rises in their hearts.
And today’s Canglan Mountain is exceptionally lively. At the foot of the mountain and halfway up its slopes, the crowds form a sea of people, extremely congested.
Everyone is waiting!
The matter of the Guanxuan Academy issuing a wanted order for Ye Guan is no longer a secret, and the news that Ye Guan is coming to Qingzhou to lodge an imperial complaint has long spread throughout all the provinces.
Ye Guan!
For the people of Qingzhou, Ye Guan is naturally no stranger!
During the Upper Realm martial examination, it was Ye Guan who seized first place, breaking Qingzhou’s monopoly that had lasted a thousand years!
And now, Ye Guan has come to Qingzhou!
Upon hearing the news, the geniuses of Qingzhou all hurried to Canglan Academy.
Some came out of curiosity!
Some came to gloat!
Of course, most were filled with hostility.
After all, Ye Guan had taken away the honour that Qingzhou had held for a thousand years.
Finally, amid everyone’s gaze, a young man appeared on the distant bluestone road.
Ye Guan!
He has arrived!
Everyone’s eyes were fixed on Ye Guan!
This genius sword cultivator from Nanzhou!
Ye Guan walked slowly towards Canglan Academy. He glanced around, and seeing so many people, he was somewhat surprised!
So many people coming to welcome him?
But soon, he realised that these people did not seem to be here to welcome him!
In some people’s eyes, hostility was clearly evident.
Ye Guan did not think much of it. He continued walking towards the academy. He looked up at the Guanxuan Academy on Canglan Mountain and took a deep breath!
Guanxuan Academy!
Sword Lord of the Mortal World!
Just thinking about meeting the Sword Lord of the Mortal World, he himself felt a little excited!
After all, that was his idol!
Ye Guan suddenly said in his heart, “Tower Master, if I meet the Sword Lord of the Mortal World, what should I say first?”
Little Tower subconsciously replied, “Call out…”
At this point, it seemed to realise something, quickly stopped, remained silent for a moment, then said, “What do you want to say?”
Ye Guan grinned, “I don’t know!”
Little Tower said, “Follow your heart! Say whatever you want to say!”
Ye Guan nodded, “Good!”
At that moment, a young man suddenly appeared not far in front of Ye Guan. The young man looked at Ye Guan, “You are that Ye Guan from Nanzhou?”
Ye Guan glanced at the young man and nodded, “Yes!”
The young man sneered coldly, “It was you who defeated An Mu and stole the first place that belonged to our Qingzhou?”
Ye Guan looked at the young man but said nothing.
The young man suddenly opened his palm, and a long spear appeared in his hand. He pointed the spear at Ye Guan and said coldly, “Come, let me see what you’re capable of!”
Whoosh!
Just as his voice fell, a sword suddenly pressed against the young man’s forehead!
Seeing this scene, everyone was stunned!
The young man looked at Ye Guan in front of him in disbelief!
Ye Guan wasted no words. He withdrew his sword and walked towards the distance.
In place, the young man’s face became extremely unsightly. Suddenly, he turned to look at Ye Guan and shouted angrily, “You ambushed me! I refuse to accept…”
Ye Guan suddenly flicked his sleeve.
Whoosh!
A wisp of sword light flashed across the young man’s throat. In an instant, the young man’s head flew more than a dozen zhang away!
Everyone was greatly shocked!
Ye Guan’s expression remained calm. Without any further words, he continued walking into the distance!
At this time, a man nearby suddenly pointed angrily at Ye Guan, “You actually dare to kill someone in our Qingzhou. What, do you look down on the people of Qingzhou?”
Qingzhou!
All people of Qingzhou have a sense of pride, because this is the birthplace of the Sword Lord of the Mortal World.
Of course, many have already turned this pride into a sense of superiority!
Hearing the man’s words, some of the Qingzhou geniuses present immediately became furious!
Killing someone in public!
This was contempt for Qingzhou, contempt for them!
Thus, a group of people actually moved directly to surround Ye Guan!
Ye Guan stopped. He thought for a moment, then said, “Is Qingzhou unable to accept defeat?”
The leading man shouted angrily, “What unable to accept defeat?”
Ye Guan smiled lightly, “During the martial examination, I defeated An Mu. The An family openly retaliated against me. I originally thought this was just the personal behaviour of the An family! But now it seems that it is not only the An family that cannot accept defeat, but the people of Qingzhou as well!”
“Nonsense!”
The leading man shouted angrily, “What we are talking about now is you killing someone! You come to Qingzhou and openly kill people. If this isn’t looking down on our Qingzhou, what is it?”
Ye Guan looked at the leading man, “He came out to challenge me. Didn’t you see that?”
The leading man stared fixedly at Ye Guan, “Does a challenge mean killing? If I challenge you now, will you kill me too?”
Whoosh!
A wisp of sword light suddenly flashed across the man’s throat!
The man’s head flew straight out!
Everyone was horrified!
He really killed?
Ye Guan glanced at the man’s corpse, then looked around, “Today, I, Ye Guan, only accept battles to the death. Anyone who challenges me will automatically be considered a battle to the death!”
With that, he continued walking into the distance.
In the field, those Qingzhou geniuses looked at each other.
Yet no one dared to make a move!
Instant kill!
Too ruthless!
When Ye Guan arrived at a bluestone plaza, an old man suddenly appeared in front of him.
Seeing the newcomer, everyone around was startled, then hurriedly paid respects, “Greetings to Dean Lu!”
Lu Xuan!
The current dean of Qingzhou’s Guanxuan Academy!
Ye Guan stopped. He looked at the old man before him, his expression calm.
Dean Lu stared at Ye Guan, his expression complicated, “Young Master Ye, I am very sorry, but I cannot let you enter the academy.”
As his voice fell, a multitude of experts suddenly appeared around them, numbering over a thousand, and among them, there were hundreds of Divine Tribulation Realm experts!
Hundreds of Divine Tribulation Realm experts!
In addition, including this Dean Lu, there were three Ascendant Seal Realm experts!
Seeing this lineup, Ye Guan’s expression remained as calm as water.
This was within his expectations!
Ye Guan opened his palm, and a badge suddenly appeared in his hand.
King’s Trial Badge!
He had always kept this badge!
Ye Guan opened his palm, and the King’s Trial Badge slowly floated towards Lu Xuan.
Looking at the badge before him, Lu Xuan immediately fell silent!
Ye Yu Sword Emperor!
This was a reward system established by Ye Yu Sword Emperor back then. Anyone holding this badge could enter any academy, and the academy could not block them for any reason.
Why could they not block for any reason?
Because when someone appeared with this badge, it proved that Ye Yu Sword Emperor had already met the person and examined their character and disposition!
Seeing this badge, Lu Xuan immediately fell into silence!
At the same time, he was extremely puzzled in his heart!
This young man must have met Ye Yu Sword Emperor!
Could he be a disciple of Ye Yu Sword Emperor?
Lu Xuan looked at Ye Guan, his heart filled with doubts.
At this moment, Ye Guan suddenly said, “She told me that as long as I have this item, I can enter any academy except the main academy. Senior, is what she said correct?”
Lu Xuan remained silent.
At this moment, he suddenly became conflicted!
To deny it? If Ye Yu Sword Emperor had an extraordinary relationship with this young man, in the future, Ye Yu Sword Emperor would definitely come to Qingzhou Academy to kill!
Not to mention, he was truly afraid!
People from the Sword Sect are all unreasonable!
However, Ye Guan was a person wanted by the academy.
If he let Ye Guan in, he would probably lose his position!
Lu Xuan sighed inwardly!
You higher-ups fight among yourselves, but it is the lower levels who suffer!
Ye Guan suddenly said, “Senior, do you think the Sword Lord of the Mortal World will clear my name?”
Killing his way in?
Not realistic!
Better to talk first!
He could first reason with them, appeal to emotion. After all, these academy bigwigs are not brainless people. Perhaps they can be reasoned with!
Hearing Ye Guan’s words, Lu Xuan looked at Ye Guan but said nothing.
Clear his name?
Was there such a possibility?
There absolutely was!
The Sword Lord of the Mortal World founded the academy precisely to let the world speak of law and reason. This matter was done wrongly by the An family. If the Sword Lord of the Mortal World truly appeared, clearing the name would be highly possible!
But what if he did not appear?
Then his position as dean would truly come to an end!
At this time, one had to gamble, had to choose a side!
Ye Guan then said, “Senior, to become dean, you are certainly not an evil person. You must have justice in your heart. I, Ye Guan, am suffering unjust treatment today. Senior must be well aware of this in your heart. If senior helps me today and the Sword Lord of the Mortal World appears, senior might even receive recognition from the Sword Lord of the Mortal World and thereby enter the main Guanxuan Academy!”
Lu Xuan looked at Ye Guan, “What if the Sword Lord of the Mortal World does not appear?”
Ye Guan fell silent.
If he does not appear!
Then naturally, everything would be over!
Lu Xuan sighed softly, “Young Master Ye, I naturally know the full story of your matter! However, it is far too complicated and involves too many parties! Moreover, the academy has now issued a wanted order against you. If I let you pass, the academy will surely punish me. Therefore, I am sorry!”
In the end, he still chose the academy!
Though the Sword Sect is strong, it is ultimately under the academy’s control.
And his blocking of Ye Guan was justified. Even if the Sword Sect came looking, he would have reason. After all, he is under the academy’s jurisdiction and obeys the academy’s orders. That is perfectly natural.
But if he helped Ye Guan, when the academy came looking, he would have no reason at all!
Most importantly, the Sword Sect has no authority to remove his official position, but the academy cabinet does!
Hearing Lu Xuan’s words, Ye Guan nodded slightly, “I can understand!”
Lu Xuan looked at Ye Guan but did not make a move, because the academy’s experts would arrive soon!
At that time, the matter would naturally be handled by the academy, and he could stay out of it.
Ye Guan looked up at Canglan Mountain, remained silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled lightly, “Tower Master, why is it so difficult for me to seek justice?”
Little Tower said, “What you want, you cannot beg for! Justice can only be possessed through strength.”
Ye Guan nodded, “I understand! I profoundly understand!”
With that, he looked at Lu Xuan before him, “Senior, offence intended!”
As his voice fell, he suddenly stepped forward. With this step, a sword light instantly tore through the field!
He made his move!
Seeing this scene, everyone was greatly horrified!
No one had expected that Ye Guan would actually dare to act!
This was an Ascendant Seal Realm expert!
Moreover, there were so many experts around!
Was he going to confront the entire Qingzhou Guanxuan Academy single-handedly?
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