Anomaly

"This is a matter of great importance. General, why don't you come into the academy with this old man, and we can discuss it in detail?" Lin Yusheng raised a hand.

"Mister, I don't want to beat around the bush."

Bai Weiyang's tone grew slightly stern.

Lin Yusheng's palm tightened. He furrowed his brow and sighed before repeating his earlier question.

"How many people do you need?"

"At least one great scholar to accompany my army, and at least a hundred scholars beneath him."

A chorus of sharp breaths rose around them. Everyone was stunned by Bai Weiyang's demand.

There weren't many great scholars in all of Taixu Academy. They were beings comparable to Myriad Manifestations Realm martial artists. And to be called a scholar, one had to at least be able to condense the righteous energy within one's body into a protective aura—making them no weaker than an Earthly Fiend Realm martial artist.

The force Bai Weiyang had asked for was nearly equal to the full strength of a fifth-rank faction.

Lin Yusheng's expression didn't change in the slightest. After a long silence, he said softly,

"General Bai, please wait a moment..."

With that, Lin Yusheng turned and entered the academy.

A little under half an hour later, Lin Yusheng strode back, followed by a crowd of scholars numbering over a hundred.

"General Bai, let's go."

Lin Yusheng led the scholars through the archway in front of the academy gate and came to a halt beside Bai Weiyang's horse.

"You're going in person, Mister?"

"Am I not good enough for the general?" Lin Yusheng said, adjusting his cuffs.

"Your noble spirit is admirable, Mister. Please." Bai Weiyang raised a hand, his expression calm.

Lin Yusheng flicked his sleeves. A fierce gale swept up from the flat ground, carrying the