From the Imperial Clan!

Atop Xuanqing Peak, the main peak of Eastern Xuan Academy.

The grand ship slowly descended. The moment Lu Xuanchen, along with Xuanyuan Che and the other three, stepped onto the plaza, they felt countless gazes converge upon them.

Elders and disciples of the academy, having received the news, were almost all gathered here. Their eyes were filled with fervor, and the younger disciples exuded vibrant energy.

What Xuanyuan Che had done in the Myriad Races Battlefield was too astonishing, exceeding their scope of understanding.

"Welcome, Prefect! Welcome, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, back victorious!" Someone started the chant, and thunderous cheers finally erupted, breaking the silence.

The top ranker of the grand competition hailed from Eastern Xuan Academy! This was an honor unprecedented in the history of the Eastern Wasteland Domain!

Xiao Chen and the others by the side also felt their faces honored. Regardless of their inner thoughts, Xuanyuan Che and the other three had brought unprecedented glory to Eastern Xuan Academy this time; this was an undeniable fact.

What's more, Xuanyuan Che had saved their lives.

Lu Xuanchen smiled and raised his hands, signaling for everyone to quiet down. He swept his gaze across the crowd and said solemnly, "In this Myriad Races Grand Competition, our Eastern Xuan Academy disciple, led by Xuanyuan Che, has upheld the prestige of our academy, surpassed all others, and shattered the Netherworld Clan's conspiracy. Their meritorious deeds are outstanding! The academy will bestow generous rewards!"

The crowd erupted once more.

"Che'er, come with me. Mengyao, you three return to your Cave Abode to rest first. Rewards will be sent to you later," Lu Xuanchen said to Xuanyuan Che, his tone quite serious.

Xuanyuan Che nodded, gestured to Yun Mengyao and the other two, then followed Lu Xuanchen. They transformed into two streams of light and flew towards a forbidden area deep within the academy.

The valley was serene, with ancient trees reaching the sky, permeated by ancient Daoist charm.

Before an ancient stone hall, three elders with white beards and hair, clad in simple hemp robes, seemed to have been waiting for a long time. They emitted no powerful spiritual energy fluctuations, yet they were integrated with heaven and earth, unfathomably profound.

These three were the true foundation of Eastern Xuan Academy, ancestors who had lived for countless years! Their cultivation levels were all in the Supreme Realm!

"Disciple Lu Xuanchen, bringing disciple Xuanyuan Che, pays respects to the three Ancestors!" Lu Xuanchen bowed respectfully.

Xuanyuan Che also cupped his hands slightly, "Xuanyuan Che greets the three seniors." His attitude was neither humble nor arrogant.

The gazes of the three ancestors instantly focused on Xuanyuan Che, as if trying to see through him. Their eyes, initially calm, soon rippled, finally transforming into unconcealable shock.

Xuanyuan Che did not obstruct the ancestors' probing, nor did he intend to hide his physique.

The lean elder in the middle spoke slowly, his voice hoarse but carrying a certain Daoist charm, "Innate Chaos Dao Body... and not one grafted or imitated in adulthood, but a truly flawless innate body! The bloodline... is so noble it makes our souls tremble... Child, where exactly do you come from?"

At their level of cultivation, they could better appreciate the vast power hidden within Xuanyuan Che, like a boundless sea of stars, and that supreme Bloodline Pressure. It was certainly not something from the mortal realm.

Xuanyuan Che had anticipated this question long ago and calmly replied, "This junior comes from the Taichu Immortal Domain, the Xuanyuan Imperial Clan."

No more pretense, time to reveal everything.

"Imperial Clan?!" The three ancestors exclaimed in unison. Even though they had suspected something, their hearts trembled violently upon hearing the words "Imperial Clan"!

Imperial Clans! They were colossal entities that stood above numerous Immortal Realms, supreme families rumored to have Immortal Emperors! Their descendants were born close to the Dao, incomparably noble!

They knew Xuanyuan Che had a great background, but they never expected it to be so immense it could shatter the heavens!

No wonder! No wonder he possessed such a physique and strength!

Lu Xuanchen was even more dumbfounded. He only knew Xuanyuan Che's origins were mysterious, but he never imagined they would be so astonishing!

The short and stout elder on the left took a deep breath, his tone becoming extremely solemn, "Young friend Xuanyuan... since you are a disciple of an Imperial Clan, why have you come to our Lower Realm's Eastern Xuan Academy?" It was like a Divine Dragon hiding in shallow waters.

"To temper my heart in the mortal world and experience cultivation," Xuanyuan Che said concisely. "My family has agreed. You all need not worry that I will bring disaster to the academy. Ordinary troubles, I will resolve myself. If truly unexpected existences act shamelessly..." He paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, "My Xuanyuan Family is not to be trifled with."

His words were spoken calmly, yet they carried unparalleled confidence and dominance.

The three ancestors exchanged glances and finally nodded slowly. They understood. This was an Imperial Son who had come to "experience life." To some extent, Eastern Xuan Academy had stumbled upon an immense opportunity, but it also came with great risks.

This was a significant karma.

"Since that is the case, we understand," the middle ancestor's tone became much more amiable. "While you are at our academy, all resources will be supplied at the highest standard. The academy's Scripture Pavilion and cultivation secret realms are all open to you. We only hope, young friend... you will remember this connection."

They were investing, investing in a future supreme powerhouse! Even gaining a sliver of favor would be infinitely beneficial to Eastern Xuan Academy.

"That is natural," Xuanyuan Che smiled and nodded. "Since I have joined Eastern Xuan Academy, I am a disciple of the academy. I will not shirk what I ought to bear."

Upon hearing this, smiles appeared on the faces of the three ancestors.

After chatting for a while longer, and understanding some details of the battlefield and the Netherworld Clan's movements, Xuanyuan Che took his leave.

Watching Xuanyuan Che's departing figure, the three ancestors remained silent for a long time.

"An Imperial Son has descended... The Three Thousand Dao Domains are about to change," the stout elder sighed.

"Fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Today's events shall be classified as the academy's highest secret. No one is to leak Xuanyuan Che's true origins. Those who violate this order will have their cultivation crippled and their souls erased!" the middle ancestor commanded, his tone extremely stern.

"Yes!" Lu Xuanchen responded with awe.

Upon returning to Xuanqing Peak, Xuanyuan Che saw Yun Mengyao waiting for him.

"Second Senior Sister, what's wrong?" Xuanyuan Che asked.

Yun Mengyao said, "Little Junior Brother, do you know of the Heaven Ranking?"

"Of course. If there's an Earth Ranking, there's a Heaven Ranking. First Senior Brother and Fourth Senior Sister should be among the Prodigies on the list, right?" Xuanyuan Che nodded, then looked puzzled, "Why aren't you and Third Senior Brother on the list?"

"Although Third Junior Brother's physique was strong before, it was still a bit lacking. But after this grand competition, with his transformation, he should have no problem entering the Heaven Ranking. As for me, my physique is rather special. I am naturally close to the Dao and do not align well with this Heaven and Earth Ranking."

Yun Mengyao explained patiently, continuing, "The biggest difference between the Heaven Ranking and the Earth Ranking is that if the Earth Ranking guarantees one will become a Supreme, then the Prodigies on the Heaven Ranking all possess the potential to become Immortals."

"Potential to become Immortals... Then I must go and check them out." A sly glint flashed in Xuanyuan Che's eyes. Crushing his peers was indeed satisfying, but clashing with top-tier monstrous talents was the best way to hone oneself.

Although, for him, there were no real monstrous talents.

Oh right, except for those few brothers and sisters in his family.