Godwind Academy, A Request

"Brother Ji, we've arrived at Godwind Academy."

Led by Feng Xiaotian, the three passed through several bustling streets and soon arrived at Godwind Academy.

The academy was located in the eastern district of Element City and covered a considerable area.

Ji Xuan looked up. The entire academy was dominated by blue-gray tones, its architectural style simple yet grand.

He could sense the rich aura of the Wind element permeating the entire academy.

Ji Xuan withdrew his gaze, looked at Feng Xiaotian beside him, and said, "Brother Feng, let's go in."

Feng Xiaotian said nothing more, merely nodding slightly before leading the two toward the entrance.

Guards stood on both sides of the gate, and unrelated personnel were forbidden from entering.

However, under Feng Xiaotian's lead, Ji Xuan and the other entered the academy without obstruction.

As Feng Xiaotian led the way, he introduced Ji Xuan to the academy's various areas.

There were teaching buildings for students to attend classes, dedicated cultivation grounds, dormitory areas for students to rest, and a Fighting Arena.

The academy's internal layout was orderly and well-organized, with roads paved in bluestone connecting the various areas.

All kinds of unusual plants grew along both sides of the roads, gently swaying in the breeze.

It was currently afternoon, and quite a few students were fighting in the Fighting Arena, honing their combat experience against one another.

Before long, Feng Xiaotian skillfully led the two through several buildings and arrived before a separate office building.

The office building was not large, with only two floors.

The three came to the second floor and stopped before a wooden door.

An exquisite plaque hung on the door, bearing the words Dean's Office.

"My grandfather is inside."

As Feng Xiaotian spoke, he stepped forward and gently knocked on the door to the Dean's Office.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

"Come in." A steady, powerful elderly voice came from within.

Feng Xiaotian pushed open the door and entered, with Ji Xuan and the other following close behind.

The office was simply and elegantly furnished.

A large mahogany desk stood by the window.

Several pots of lush green plants sat on the windowsill, adding a touch of vitality to the room.

Against the wall behind it stood a row of bookshelves, neatly filled with all kinds of books and files.

A white-haired old man was seated behind the broad desk, reviewing documents.

Seeing them enter, he set down the file in his hand and rose to his feet.

Though elderly, the old man was vigorous and sharp-eyed. His green robe further accentuated his extraordinary bearing.

"Xiaotian, didn't you go to Hurricane Canyon to cultivate? Why have you returned so soon?"

As he spoke, the old man turned his gaze toward Ji Xuan and the other, his eyes carrying a trace of scrutiny. "And these two are?"

Ji Xuan stepped forward directly and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Dean Feng, I have long heard of you. My name is Ji Xuan, and I come from Spirit Hall."

"Spirit Hall?!" Dean Feng's pupils contracted sharply, and a trace of vigilance flashed across his face. "May I ask what brings you to my Godwind Academy, young friend?"

Ji Xuan smiled faintly and turned his gaze toward Feng Xiaotian. "To be honest, I want Brother Feng to join Spirit Hall."

Dean Feng's expression immediately darkened. "Young friend, Xiaotian is the most outstanding young member of my Feng Family and a key student cultivated by Godwind Academy. Godwind Academy has always remained independent. He will not join Spirit Hall."

"What if I can allow him to achieve even greater things?" Ji Xuan remained unconcerned, his faint smile unchanged.

"Arrogant!" Dean Feng snorted coldly. "You are just a young man, yet you dare boast so shamelessly?"

As he spoke, he directly released the pressure of a Soul Ancestor.

Considering the other party's identity as someone from Spirit Hall, he did not use his full strength.

Yet to his surprise, Ji Xuan's expression remained unchanged beneath his pressure, as though he had not been affected in the slightest.

Dean Feng was secretly astonished and gradually raised the pressure to the level of a Soul King...

When he saw that Ji Xuan still showed no change in expression, he continued raising it to Soul Emperor... Soul Saint...

Finally, Ji Xuan let out a muffled groan and his body trembled slightly, but he quickly steadied himself. Clearly, he had not been greatly affected.

Dean Feng was shocked and was about to increase the pressure further.

"Enough."

Golden Crocodile Douluo, who had been silently standing behind Ji Xuan all this time, suddenly spoke.

Though there were only two words, they carried a heart-pounding force.

Golden Crocodile Douluo lifted his hood and released a trace of his aura. Dean Feng's pressure instantly dissipated.

Cold Sweat immediately formed on his forehead, and he involuntarily collapsed back into his chair.

In that instant, he felt terror rising from the depths of his soul, as though a single glance from the other party would be enough to take his life!

The old man before him had to be a Title Douluo!

"Y-Your Excellency, please forgive me!"

Dean Feng endured his discomfort and hurriedly rose, cupping his hands in salute, his voice trembling slightly.

Golden Crocodile said calmly, "To tell you the truth, Xiao Xuan is the future Holy Son of Spirit Hall. The fact that he thinks highly of your grandson is an honor for your Feng Family."

"The... Holy Son?!" Dean Feng sucked in a sharp breath and stared at Ji Xuan in shock.

Feng Xiaotian, standing to the side, was equally stunned. He never could have imagined that a young man he had encountered by chance possessed such an astonishing background!

"Martial Uncle Golden Crocodile, withdraw your aura," Ji Xuan softly stopped him.

Hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo immediately restrained his aura.

Only then did Dean Feng breathe a sigh of relief. He hurriedly bowed respectfully to Ji Xuan. "Your Highness Holy Son, I was deeply disrespectful just now. Please forgive me."

He had no choice. Golden Crocodile behind him was too terrifying. Before absolute strength, he had no choice but to lower his head.

"Dean Feng, there is no need for such formality. I am not the Holy Son yet." Ji Xuan waved his hand.

"Rest assured, even if Brother Feng joins Spirit Hall, I will not take him away right now. He can continue cultivating at Godwind Academy. Besides..."

Ji Xuan looked meaningfully at Feng Xiaotian. "Shouldn't you first ask for his own opinion?"

Dean Feng looked at his grandson with a complicated expression and sighed. "Xiaotian, this matter... you decide for yourself."

Feng Xiaotian looked at the frightened expression on his grandfather's face, then at Ji Xuan's calm expression, and fell into an intense inner struggle.

He naturally understood what had just happened. If even his grandfather, a peak Soul Douluo, feared him so greatly, the strength of that black-robed old man was beyond imagining!

Immediately after, he recalled Huo Wu's indifferent attitude toward him over the years...

He recalled Ji Xuan's precise control of the Wind element in Hurricane Canyon...

Then he recalled what Ji Xuan had said to him today...

After hesitating for a long time, Feng Xiaotian finally raised his head. He looked at Ji Xuan with a firm gaze and cupped his hands. "Your Highness Holy Son, Xiaotian has a request."

"Brother Feng, no need for formality." Ji Xuan raised a hand. "I am not the Holy Son yet. You may simply call me by name. Whatever your request is, feel free to say it."

Feng Xiaotian was taken aback. He had not expected Ji Xuan to be so easygoing.

"I want to fight you, Brother Ji." Feng Xiaotian's expression was serious. "If you can defeat me, I will willingly follow you!"

The corners of Ji Xuan's lips rose slightly, and a trace of appreciation flashed through his eyes. "All right, I accept."

Feng Xiaotian stepped aside to make way. "Brother Ji, please."

"Let's go." Ji Xuan nodded.

The three immediately headed toward the Fighting Arena.

Seeing this, Dean Feng hurriedly followed after them as well.

He wanted to see just what this future Holy Son of Spirit Hall was capable of.