The sky was dim, and an inky-blue night curtain had already spread from the horizon. A few faint stars could vaguely be seen adorning the night sky, while the setting sun seemed unwilling to leave just yet, reluctantly giving off its final rays.
Lingyun Academy was bustling.
Various formations powered by spiritual energy drove away the darkness. Pedestrians came and went—students and instructors from Lingyun Academy, as well as invited outsiders.
Normally, many students had classes in the evening, but special circumstances called for special treatment. Even if classes were held, no one would listen, so they might as well all be given time off.
As for the outsiders, every one of them behaved themselves. Never mind Lingyun Academy itself—if anyone tried to stir up trouble, the people maintaining order would not even need to act. Countless enthusiastic bystanders would surely not mind lending a hand.
"The boss is starting his lecture tonight. Hurry up, eat, and find a good spot."
"Why eat? By the time you finish, there won't be any spots left. Hurry up and go."
"Don't rush over. The good spots are already gone. It's fine to watch from afar."
"...That works too. Come on, let's eat. I heard Lingyun Academy's food is pretty good..."
Most discussions revolved around such things, while everyone also guessed what Luo Chuan would be teaching.
There were quite a few who had not broken through for a long time and hoped to use this opportunity to shatter the bottleneck that had troubled them for years and step into a new realm. Others wished for further progress in their Cultivation Methods and martial skills...
In short, everyone's general goal was the same.
There was no scheming against one another. There was no point in it. Even enemies who met face-to-face behaved themselves;