Choice was sharply divided within the academy between Noble Soul Masters and Commoner Soul Masters.
The leader of the Commoner Soul Masters was Ye Nantian, while the leaders of the Noble Soul Masters were Dai Weisi and Dai Yaming.
But besides them, the Noble Soul Masters had another leader.
Dai Weisi and Dai Yaming led the Noble Soul Masters within the empire, while the Noble Soul Masters from the many kingdoms and duchies also had a leader.
That person was Lan Yuxuan, standing before Dai Yao.
"On Bishop Ferdinand's orders?" Dai Yao asked, puzzled.
Why would a kingdom's crown prince obey the orders of a bishop from Spirit Hall?
But after thinking it over, he understood.
In the original story, the foundation of the Spirit Hall Empire was all the kingdoms and duchies outside the two great empires.
The Spirit Hall Empire would not be established for several more decades, but founding an empire was not something that could be accomplished overnight.
To establish the empire, Spirit Hall must have begun making preparations long ago, seeking the support of the many kingdoms and duchies. Perhaps many of their leaders were already obeying Spirit Hall's orders.
Lan Yuxuan probably belonged to one of the kingdoms that had attached itself to Spirit Hall.
"Yes. To avoid alerting the empire's forces, Bishop Ferdinand couldn't come personally and could only send me in his place."
After removing his hood, Lan Yuxuan revealed a handsome face, swordlike brows, bright eyes, shoulder-length blue hair, and an elegant, noble bearing.
When he saw the chair, he first frowned. Then, helplessly, he took a handkerchief from his chest, spread it over the seat, and only then sat down.
Every movement was practically a textbook example of aristocratic conduct.
"Could you have studied at the Moonlight Pavilion?" Dai Yao