Azure Cloud Academy.
It stood in a blessed land, built atop the highest peak of the Daluo Mountain Range. Mist drifted through its heights year-round, and at times, the lilting notes of strings and bamboo flutes filled the air.
Flying through the air was forbidden within the academy.
Yet in the blink of an eye, a streak of azure light swept past the academy gates. The disciples guarding them lowered their heads in greeting.
"Greetings, Palace Master He!"
"Greetings, Teacher."
The azure streak finally landed outside a great hall on the mountain. He hurried inside, while elders and disciples along the way bowed to him.
He Yunsong held a lofty position within the academy and commanded deep respect.
After all, the Palace Master wore many hats and spent most of his time in secluded cultivation. The academy's affairs, great and small, were handled by this second-in-command, who kept everything running.
His expression was grim. The elders who saw him trembled with unease, wondering who had angered this powerful figure.
"From the looks of it, that boy didn't come back with you?"
Inside the hall, an old man in green sat cross-legged. His robes also bore three clouds.
But unlike He Yunsong's, the three clouds on his robes were entwined.
Across all of Azure Cloud Academy, only one person wore such robes.
He was the National Preceptor of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the Palace Master of Azure Cloud Academy: Li Chengxian!
"I went there on the academy's behalf, showing more than enough sincerity, but the boy looked down on us. What arrogance."
After bowing slightly, He Yunsong recounted everything that had happened at the Fang Family, voicing his displeasure outright.
"Talented youths tend to be proud. It's only natural," Li Chengxian said calmly.
"Besides, he took part in the sect's