Hearing the small pagoda’s words, Ye Xuan’s first thought was, *It’s done for!*
This pagoda was truly getting carried away!
So carried away it barely recognised itself anymore!
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Little Pagoda, calm down a bit!”
The pagoda laughed heartily. “Calm down? I can’t! Little Master, let’s go stir up some trouble! Don’t worry, I’ve got your back!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Little Soul suddenly spoke up. “Master, the pagoda’s getting cocky!”
Ye Xuan nodded. “I can see that.”
Little Soul asked, “What do we do?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Little Pagoda, how about a fight with Dad?”
In the sky, the pagoda hesitated. “That’s… not a great idea, is it?”
Ye Xuan said seriously, “With your current strength, you’re invincible below the Three Swords. If you don’t fight the Three Swords, who else would you fight?”
The pagoda still wavered.
Ye Xuan pressed on. “Go take on Dad—I’m rooting for you!”
The pagoda thought for a moment, then shook its head. “Nope, I won’t!”
Ye Xuan said calmly, “Aren’t you supposed to be invincible?”
The pagoda replied earnestly, “That’s my master! Even if I, Little Pagoda, am invincible, I wouldn’t do something as immoral as betraying my master! I’m a pagoda with principles!”
Ye Xuan scoffed. “Just admit you’re scared!”
With that, he turned and vanished into the horizon.
The pagoda: “…”
Not long after, Ye Xuan returned to Qingzhou.
He didn’t go to find Tuoba Yan but instead headed straight to Canglan Academy.
Canglan Academy was now the strongest force in the entire Qingcang Realm. Every year, countless prodigious talents flocked to the academy, hoping to join and become part of it.
Joining Canglan Academy was no easy feat. The academy’s admission requirements grew stricter each year, and it had an elimination system!
Every year, assessments were held, and the lowest-performing students were expelled!
Failing to join the academy wasn’t shameful, but being expelled from Canglan Academy? That was humiliating!
Thus, once admitted, these prodigies and talents worked harder than ever.
At the foot of Canglan Academy’s mountain stood a massive statue—of Ye Xuan himself.
The academy’s current scale was inseparable from Ye Xuan’s contributions. Though he wasn’t often in Qingzhou, his occasional provision of cultivation resources and mysterious techniques was what allowed Canglan Academy to grow to its present stature.
Among the academy’s students, Ye Xuan was a godlike figure!
On this day, Ye Xuan arrived at the foot of Canglan Academy’s mountain. Looking at the academy before him, a smile spread across his face.
The feeling of home!
This place filled him with an inexplicable sense of warmth!
Xiao An, Xiao Qi, Mo Yunqi, Bai Ze…
Ye Xuan smiled faintly and was about to head up when a voice came from the side. “Bloody hell, it’s Nan Litian!”
*Nan Litian!*
At those words, everyone in the area turned to look. Not far away, a woman approached slowly, escorted by a dozen elders.
The woman wore a form-fitting purple robe that hugged her figure perfectly. Her curvaceous body was striking—voluptuous and alluring. Her long hair cascaded to her waist, so smooth it tempted one to touch it.
Her features were exquisite, especially her large, round eyes, though they carried a coldness that kept others at a distance.
In her left hand, she held a sheathed longsword.
*Nan Litian!*
Seeing her, the crowd erupted in gasps, then exploded with excitement.
When it came to the most famous and prodigious talent in Qingzhou today, there was only one name: Nan Litian!
Hailed as the most gifted sword cultivator since Ye Xuan, and with her stunning beauty, Nan Litian had become the dream woman of countless men in Qingzhou.
Ye Xuan glanced at Nan Litian, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. This woman was indeed remarkable.
At that moment, students appeared in the sky above Canglan Academy, their gazes fixed on Nan Litian. Some students’ eyes shone with unabashed admiration.
Someone asked, “Is Nan Litian joining Canglan Academy?”
“Definitely! She’s Qingzhou’s most prodigious talent. Only Canglan Academy can nurture someone like her…”
“…”
Escorted by the crowd, Nan Litian walked slowly to a stone platform. An elder in charge of assessments hurriedly stood up.
He didn’t dare act superior in front of Nan Litian!
Nan Litian looked at the elder. “What’s the test?”
The elder quickly replied, “We’ve received instructions: Miss Nan, you don’t need to take the test. You’ll be directly admitted as a core disciple!”
*Directly a core disciple!*
Nan Litian’s expression remained calm. “I’d rather take the test.”
The elder gave a wry smile. “Miss Nan, your strength is well-known. There’s no need for a test!”
Nan Litian didn’t argue further. She turned and walked to the statue of Ye Xuan, looking up at it. After a moment, she opened her palm, and a sword appeared in her hand. “I swear by my sword: within three years, I will surpass you!”
*Three years!*
Her words sent shockwaves through the crowd!
*Ye Xuan!*
Who was Ye Xuan?
He was the dean of Canglan Academy, hailed as the most prodigious genius in the history of the Qingcang Realm!
His legends were told throughout the Qingcang Realm!
Ye Xuan was like a god in the Qingcang Realm.
Before Ye Xuan, countless geniuses had been forgotten. After him, no one dared claim to rival him!
Yet now, Nan Litian declared she’d surpass Ye Xuan in three years!
Arrogant?
It was undeniably arrogant!
At that moment, Nan Litian turned to the crowd, sneering. “You laugh at my arrogance, but I laugh at your incompetence!”
She turned back to the statue. “I know you can hear me. Dare to come out and fight?”
*Come out and fight!*
Her words caused an uproar.
Challenging Ye Xuan directly?
This was beyond bold!
In an instant, countless Canglan Academy students rushed out.
Someone was daring to challenge Ye Xuan!
Some students frowned. Nan Litian’s actions were disrespectful to Canglan Academy!
Ye Xuan was the academy’s dean. Her challenge not only insulted him but also disrespected the academy itself.
From her demeanour, it didn’t seem like she was here to join the academy—she was here to cause trouble!
At that moment, a Canglan Academy elder said gravely, “Miss Nan, it seems you’re not here to join our academy today.”
Nan Litian looked at the elder, her expression haughty. “I had intended to join Canglan, but what right does Canglan have to accept me?”
The elder’s eyes narrowed. “This old man is no talent, but I’d like to spar with you.”
Nan Litian suddenly drew her sword and slashed.
A streak of sword qi tore through the air!
The elder’s pupils constricted. In the next moment, he clenched his right hand into a fist and struck out, distorting the space around him.
*Boom!*
Under everyone’s gazes, the elder was sent flying dozens of feet. As he stopped, his arm fell off, blood gushing out in a gruesome display.
“Supreme Realm!”
Someone in the crowd gasped.
*Supreme Realm!*
The words left everyone frozen in place!
The elder, his arm severed, trembled as he said, “You… you’ve reached the Supreme Realm…”
In the Qingcang Realm, the highest known realm was the Origin Realm, achieved only by four individuals: the academy’s four mentors—Ninth Princess, Bai Ze, Mo Yunqi, and Ji Anzhi!
Yet Nan Litian had reached the Supreme Realm, above the Origin Realm!
Terrifying!
Nearby, Ye Xuan asked inwardly, “Little Pagoda, what’s the Supreme Realm?”
The pagoda was silent for a moment before saying, “Little Master, don’t make things hard for me! Who the hell remembers all these realms?”
Ye Xuan: “…”
After a moment, Ye Xuan turned to a shocked man nearby and asked, “Mate, what’s the Supreme Realm?”
The man glanced at Ye Xuan. “You don’t even know the Supreme Realm?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
The man said gravely, “The Supreme Realm is a legendary realm. As far as we know, it’s the highest realm in the Qingcang Realm!”
He hesitated, then added, “You know our Canglan Academy’s dean, Ye Xuan, right?”
Ye Xuan blinked. “Of course! They say he’s a peerless talent, unmatched in history, the greatest genius ever. In his presence, all other geniuses pale in comparison… He’s my idol!”
The man hesitated, then said, “Brother, Dean Ye is indeed impressive, but… you’re exaggerating a bit! Way too much!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
The man continued, “I heard Dean Ye is probably only at the Supreme Realm too!”
Ye Xuan blinked. “Who told you that?”
The man said, “Everyone says so!”
Ye Xuan was speechless.
The man added, “I also heard Dean Ye is pretty shameless!”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened instantly. “Who told you that?”
The man looked at Ye Xuan. “Everyone knows! Dean Ye is super shameless!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
The man studied Ye Xuan, then smiled. “Brother, you look familiar. Have we met?”
Ye Xuan said calmly, “Take a closer look.”
The man examined Ye Xuan again, his brows furrowing. “You do seem familiar!”
Ye Xuan pointed at the distant statue, then at himself.
The man looked at the statue, then back at Ye Xuan. The next moment, he jumped in shock. “Bloody hell… Brother… You look so much like Dean Ye…”
He walked up to Ye Xuan, pinched his face hard, and marvelled, “You really look like him! If I were you, I’d pretend to be Dean Ye and go charm women. I’d have a new one every day, haha…”
He glanced around sneakily, then whispered, “I heard Dean Ye is quite the playboy. He’s got hundreds of women… but for some reason, he has no sons… They say he’s got a hidden condition—infertility…”
Ye Xuan: “…”
