A Heavy Responsibility, Lord First Feather Charges!

That student is the top disciple in the academy, not only enjoying the most generous resource allocation rights, but also representing the face and future of the academy!

Usually, the selection is made several months after the new students enroll, after multiple competitions and task assessments, and only when the general consensus is reached.

Order now?

Or is it appointed directly by the elders?

This is absolutely unheard of!

'Since you like to hide, then I'll make you come out into the open!' He Xuan thought to himself as he stood on the stage.

He insisted that Zhou Yunyi was hiding his true abilities.

"This Zhou Yunyi... I remember he only reached level 70 in the Heavenly Step Trial, right?" someone asked, puzzled. This result was practically at the bottom of the class; how could he possibly Academy Head?

But as soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately objected.

Shh! Think about it again.

"It's terrifying precisely because it's seventy levels!"

The person who spoke earlier thought about it carefully for a moment, and then suddenly realized.

Yes, what kind of impression does Qin Wangchuan give off?

It is the ultimate sharpness, an invincible force that is out in the open!

But what about Zhou Yunyi?

A blank page.

It's nothing but mystery.

Everyone knew absolutely nothing about him.

Such a person is either so mediocre as to be insignificant, or absolutely a hidden master!

As the First Feather of the Zhou family, Imperial Clan Zhou Clan, such a person is certainly not mediocre.

Therefore, the answer can only be the latter.

At this moment, the most shocked person was none other than Zhou Yunyi himself.

"Academy Head?"

"I?!"

Is this old man senile?!

A storm raged through Zhou Yunyi's heart.

It's true that the Academy Head can get more resources, but they also have to take on more responsibility!

When the time comes, you won't be able to avoid all sorts of competitions, exchanges, or even the Academy's Grand Competition; you'll be the first to participate.

Once I make a move, won't the fact that I'm a complete loser be laid bare?

Absolutely not!

Thinking of this, Zhou Yunyi felt a chill run down his spine, and almost instinctively wanted to raise his hand and shout, "I object!"

But he had just raised his arm, before he could even speak.

He Xuan, standing on the high platform, happened to look at him and saw him raise his hand in agreement. He immediately showed a satisfied look in his eyes.

He stroked his beard and nodded, his voice growing even louder:

"Good! It seems our new Academy Head has no objection to this appointment and has gladly accepted it!"

Whoosh--!

He Xuan finished speaking, all eyes in the room suddenly focused on Zhou Yunyi's face.

Zhou Yunyi stood there, his face expressionless, with even a stiff smile on his lips.

Only a slight blue vein was visible on the side of his neck, and his Adam's apple bobbed silently.

The raised hand, under the silent pressure of countless gazes, slowly fell back down.

Hands hung at the sides, fingertips curled into the palms.

Others only saw the calm and collected expression on his face and sighed, "No wonder he is the First Feather of the Zhou Clan."

But in reality, Zhou Yunyi's underwear was almost wet.

I can't bring myself to say it.

I simply can't bring myself to say it!

He had only one thought on his mind: We're doomed!

After announcing a few more trivial matters, the elder waved his hand to dismiss the crowd.

As is customary, the new students will then be able to choose their respective cave abode for cultivation within the Academy.

Although the style and specifications of the cave abode dwellings are uniform, the "location" is quite particular.

This is not just about the cultivation environment, but also about an invisible network of connections.

The Wandao Academy gathers geniuses from all Prodigy, including Undying Successor and Imperial Clan disciples. If one can live nearby and become acquainted with others through daily interactions, it may bring immeasurable benefits for the future.

In an instant, many fervent gazes seemed to drift towards Qin Wangchuan, Chu Wujiu, Li Xuan, and other top Prodigy, their intentions self-evident.

Chu Wujiu attention to these stares. He walked straight to Zhou Yunyi, who was still frozen in place with a look of utter despair, and patted him hard on the shoulder.

"Your Academy Head," Chu Wujiu said teasingly, "Why are you hunching over like that? Are you too excited to walk?"

Zhou Yunyi was so startled by the camera that he almost lost his composure and couldn't keep his expression on his face.

"Keep it up, Academy Head." Li Xuan said, patting him on the shoulder expressionlessly as he walked by.

"Keep a good job, Academy Head." Ji Wuchen followed closely behind.

Yun Zexuan, Zhao Lingyun, and others passed by one after another, and all of them raised their hands in unison, leaving a light or heavy pat on the shoulder of the newly appointed Academy Head as encouragement.

There was no jealousy in their eyes, only a knowing, unspoken anticipation of a good show.

For Prodigy of their caliber, empty fame holds little practical significance.

It only adds to one's responsibilities; it's far more practical to devote all one's energy to spiritual practice.

Zhou Yunyi's shoulder ached from the slap, but she didn't refute it.

He's completely heartbroken and has no idea how to go on living his life.

Thinking about it, Zhou Yunyi even had a moment of self-abandonment.

'Why don't you just drop out of school?'

As the group was offering their condolences to the Academy Head, Ji Wuchen suddenly remembered something, turned around, and looked for Qin Wangchuan.

Qin Wangchuan was standing not far away with an elder, and the two seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.

"It seems to me that he's been talking to the elders about something," Ji Wuchen asked, puzzled.

"Ah, you mean that?" Zhao Lingyun nodded knowingly, and everyone's attention was drawn to it.

"His entry into the Academy was precisely so that he could discuss new Law Artifact concepts with more elders, as well as the possibility of the 'Dual Heaven-Earth Method'."

"The Dual Heaven-Earth Method?" Yun Zexuan raised an eyebrow. "Isn't that thing just a fake, or is it actually possible to achieve?"

Zhao Lingyun shook her head. "I don't know."

"But he has already created a prototype of a new Law Artifact called 'Dao Shu Bing,' which can significantly enhance the power and defense of the Heaven and Earth Law."

"That thing is indeed powerful, but is there any need to rush?" Chu Wujiu suddenly interjected, stroking his chin as he looked at Qin Wangchuan and the elder's focused conversation.

Whether Qin Wangchuan was anxious or not was unknown, but he was certainly starting to get anxious.

At this rate, they'll never win in this lifetime.

Thinking it over, Chu Wujiu raised his hand and called out in that direction:

"Hey! Young Master Qin! Let's go choose cave abode!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Wangchuan quickly whispered a few words to the elder before turning around and walking over.

He simply told everyone, "When you're choosing, just pick one for me." After saying that, he walked in another direction—to the high platform where He Xuan, the First Elder of He Xuan Xuanyi Academy, was located.

Chu Wujiu watched his retreating figure, clicked his tongue twice, and exclaimed, "Truly worthy of being called a 'Dao Beacon,' never stopping for a moment."

"I said, when can we beat him even once?"

Li Xuan glanced at him and teased in a calm tone, "Us? Didn't you swear to beat him single-handedly?"

Chu Wujiu shrugged, his face showing no frustration, but rather a kind of open-minded acceptance of reality. "Well, it has to be achievable first."

"We've accepted our fate. A monster is a monster; one person can't handle it. So," he glanced at everyone and asked again, "When can we team up and defeat him?"

Yun Zexuan pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "It's hard to say. Let's wait. When the mountains and rivers change color, and the sun and moon shine together... perhaps that day will come."

"Don't rush to think about beating him," Ji Wuchen said, his gaze sweeping over the group, his eyes gleaming with eager anticipation.

"We haven't really determined who's better among the rest of us yet."

"When will we find an opportunity to have a match?"

"Hahaha!" Chu Wujiu laughed heartily upon hearing this, his heroic spirit rising. "I'd be happy to oblige!"

Amidst laughter and conversation, the group walked side by side toward the cave abode, their figures gradually blending into the dispersing crowd.

On the other side...

On the high platform, He Xuan was talking with another elder.

Upon seeing Qin Wangchuan approach, his gaze flickered slightly. After hearing the other party's brief purpose, he raised his hand to stop the elder beside him from speaking.

"Come with me."

He Xuan turned and left, Qin Wangchuan followed in silence.

The two walked silently through the gradually quieting square until they arrived at a secluded, detached courtyard.

He Xuan pushed open the door and entered, then closed it behind him, completely shutting out the noise from the outside world.

The courtyard was quiet, save for the sound of the wind.

He Xuan then turned to look at Qin Wangchuan, his gaze calm and unwavering. "What you just mentioned was the Dual Heaven-Earth Method?"