First Meeting with Ji Ning!

"Zhou Hao, hahaha..."

With a burst of laughter, a streak of light flew out from the Black-White Academy and landed on the ground, revealing a disheveled, chubby boy who immediately gave Zhou Hao a bear hug.

"It's been a full seventy years, and you've only just remembered to see me. This time, we absolutely have to spend some quality time together before you leave." The Slovenly True Person patted Zhou Hao's back forcefully, laughing heartily.

"San Pang!" Zhou Hao said with a broad smile.

The two fought together against the Divine Camel Daoist, and then entered the Turtle-Snake Immortal Mansion together, where they received the inheritance information of the ' Xuanwu Great Divine Ability '.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they are fellow disciples.

For Zhou Hao, it had only been a little over a year since he last saw the Slovenly True Person, but the Slovenly True Person's heartfelt excitement and joy upon seeing him deeply moved him.

After their initial excitement at their long-awaited reunion, the Slovenly True Person noticed four men and women accompanying Zhou Hao and asked with a smile, "Who are these people?"

"These are my two junior sisters, Yun Yuchan and Lin Xia'er. These two are two new friends I made after arriving in Antan Commandery, Relief from Calamity and Shan Yu." Zhou Hao then turned to the four people beside him and said, "This is my close friend, whose Daoist name is ' San Pang '."

"Everyone likes to call me ' Slovenly True Person.' You are all Zhou Hao's fellow disciples and friends, so you're not strangers to me. You can call me San Pang or Sloppy Master, it's fine either way," Slovenly True Person said with a smile.

"Slovenly True Person."

Yun Yuchan and Lin Xia'er with slight smiles, both finding their chubby, slovenly friend, Senior Brother Zhou Hao, quite amusing.

Relief from Calamity and Shan Yu also bowed respectfully.

As members of the Yinglong Guard, how could they not know the Slovenly True Person?

This top disciple of the third Black-White Academy is one of the best among all the Myriad Phenomena True Person, even in the entire Antan Commandery. He is a peerless prodigy whom even their master, the Azure Dragon Immortal, once praised.

After greeting everyone, the Slovenly True Person smiled at Zhou Hao and said, "You've come at the right time; there's going to be a good show today."

As he spoke, the Slovenly True Person waved his hand and released a small boat, saying to the crowd, "Let's go, let's go together, or we'll miss it."

With the Slovenly True Person, the current leader of the Black-White Academy disciples, leading the way, the guards at the main gate naturally wouldn't stop them.

Call!

The magical boats and artifacts soared into the sky, flying straight towards the depths of the Black-White Academy.

The Black-White Academy covers an area of about nine hundred li. In the world of immortals and demons like the Desolate Era, this area is considered relatively small. However, if we put it in Zhou Hao's previous life on Earth, it would be almost the size of a province.

Led by the Slovenly True Person, Zhou Hao arrived at a high altitude. Looking out, he saw endless mountain ranges, plains, and lakes, all in complete silence.

"Our Black-White Academy, from immortals to disciples of the Purple Mansion, only has a few hundred people in total. Even if you include servants and disciples, there are at most a few thousand. Many fellow disciples are out adventuring and may not return for decades, so it does seem a bit deserted," said the Slovenly True Person. "But the Dao Debate Hall we're going to later will definitely be lively."

Dao Debate Hall?

Zhou Hao's heart skipped a beat.

Could the "good show" San Pang mentioned be...?

"Slovenly True Person," Lin Xia'er asked curiously, "Is the Dao Debate Hall used for discussing the Dao?"

"Yes." The Slovenly True Person nodded. "The Dao Debate Hall is a type of sparring that our Black-White Academy greatly enjoys. Both sides control puppets to fight, making it a very safe sparring match. They can completely display their understanding of the 'Dao' and their skills in applying the 'Dao' without any reservations."

"The Slovenly True Person was talking about, was it someone sparring?" Lin Xia'er pressed.

"In our Black-White Academy, there's a tradition that every year, newly recruited disciples are given a lesson by the senior disciples in the Dao Debate Hall. This serves to sober them up and temper their arrogance, and the elders of the sect tacitly approve of it," the Slovenly True Person said with a smile. "And the senior disciples are most happy to see this, because we ourselves suffered the same fate back then."

"You guys have this kind of tradition? That's really funny."

Lin Xia'er's eyes sparkled; she was extremely interested in the Slovenly True Person described.

Zhou Hao's smile grew even wider, and his anticipation grew stronger.

Finally, I'm about to meet the original owner of the original work, right after the other party comprehends the 'true meaning of swordsmanship,' laying the foundation for their path to becoming a sword immortal—the 'Battle of the Dao Debate Hall.'

Whew~~~~

The magical boats landed at the entrance of the Dao Debate Hall, and several figures stepped down, instantly attracting the attention of many disciples of the Black-White Academy.

"Did that slovenly senior brother leave in such a hurry to pick someone up?"

A man dressed in blue walked in side by side with the Slovenly True Person.

Beside the man in blue were two pretty and aloof girls, who were in no way inferior to Yu Wei, the ' Fire Rainbow Fairy ' who had the best looks and temperament in their academy.

Two girls were followed by two men, who looked like their lackeys.

However, those two lackeys caused many disciples of the Black-White Academy in the Dao Debate Hall to change their expressions.

"That is..." In a corner of the hall, a young man in white robes narrowed his eyes and almost cried out in surprise.

"Junior Brother Xuan Tang, do you know these friends of Senior Brother Sloppy?" the red-robed, bald young man sitting next to the white-robed youth asked in a low voice.

The white-clad youth beside him, ' Beishan Xuantang,' was a member of the Beishan Clan of Antan. He had many friends in Antan City, and anyone who could make him change color must be no ordinary person.

"Yes, Senior Brother Huo Sheng." Beishan Xuantang calmed himself down slightly and said in a low voice, "The two people walking at the back are Relief from Calamity and Shan Yu. They are disciples of ' Azure Dragon Immortal,' the garrison commander of the An'Tan Branch of the Yinglong Guard."

Beishan Xuantang certainly recognized the two of them. He was currently in a good relationship with Snowdance Fairy, the daughter of Azure Dragon Immortal, and Relief from Calamity and Shan Yu were the most valued Myriad Phenomena True Person among Azure Dragon Immortal's many disciples. He would always make a point of befriending them whenever they met.

But now, seeing his two senior brothers, whom he usually flattered, walking at the back like followers, one can imagine how much of an impact this had on Beishan Xuantang.

Not only Beishan Xuantang, but many of the formal disciples of the Black-White Academy have joined the Yinglong Guard and witnessed the prowess of Relief from Calamity and Shan Yu in the Red Dragon Mountain Range.

Seeing the two of them in such a state, they became curious about the identity of the man in blue standing next to the Slovenly True Person.

In Antan Commandery, only the highest-ranking figures in the Antan Marquis Manor could be on equal footing with someone of the rank of "Azure Dragon Immortal," the Commander of the Yinglong Guard.

The disciples most valued by the Azure Dragon Immortal are those from the Beishan Clan of Antan Commandery. Only the most prodigious members of the direct line are qualified to associate with them.

Relief from Calamity and Shan Yu felt many eyes on them, knowing that they had been recognized by the disciples of the Black-White Academy who had seen them before.

So what if they recognize me?

The more he does this, the more it demonstrates his sincere respect for the Changsheng.

As long as the Immortal of Changsheng can feel this, then everything is worthwhile.

"When did this slovenly fellow make such a distinguished friend? To have two of Azure Dragon's disciples as his followers, could he be the eldest son of a top tribe in the Great Xia Royal Capital?" The short old man, hidden in a corner of the Dao Debate Hall, chuckled.

The black-robed, black-haired Immortal Dian Cai, who was engrossed in watching his prized disciple's sword intent grow stronger, was distracted again by the short, old man beside him, the "Five Mad Immortal." He said helplessly, "Senior Brother Five Mad Immortals, I know that Little Sloppy is your prized disciple, but there's no need to be so happy just because he made a friend."

The short, old man, ' Five Mad Immortal,' glanced at the Immortal Dian Cai: 'Your disciple is clearly a prodigy with a firm Dao heart and a strong drive for advancement. How could he understand how much trouble I have with a lazy disciple like Little Sloppy? He's usually too lazy to even go out and make a few friends. It's rare to find one that seems decent. So, let me tell you what's wrong with him?'

"Sigh." Immortal Dian Cai shook his head helplessly.

That old guy is a madman.

That little guy was even worse; he even gave himself the Daoist name "San Pang"!

How could such a disheveled, crazy little brat possibly befriend the eldest son of a top tribe in the capital of the Great Xia Royal Capital?

The Immortal Dian Cai looked at the man in blue standing next to the Slovenly True Person, and their eyes met.

"He can find us?" Immortal Dian Cai was taken aback.

The Five Mad Immortal beside them were also surprised to notice that Little Sloppy's friend was looking in their direction.

How could that be!

One of them is a top-tier Earth Immortal of the Void Return, and the other is a Loose Immortal with nearly 300,000 years of cultivation. How could a mere kid at the Myriad Phenomena Manifestations Realm see through their disguise?

At this moment, the man in blue nodded slightly to the two of them, then turned to look at the two puppets that were fighting on the field.

"They can actually see us." The Five Mad Immortal and the Immortal Dian Cai looked at each other in astonishment.

The Slovenly True Person and Zhou Hao were watching the battle from a corner when he noticed Zhou Hao suddenly looking towards a corner. He asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Zhou Hao?"

"Fine."

Zhou Hao nodded slightly to the two figures he vaguely sensed, then continued to look at the two puppets that were fighting Dao Debate Hall.

At this moment, Ji Ning was controlling the puppet's flying swords to form a sword formation, engaging in fierce battle with another white-robed, white-haired man who controlled flying swords that transformed into a ferocious beast resembling a giant mosquito.

"That boy in animal skins named Ji Ning seems to be about to lose," Lin Xia'er anxiously.

After observing for a while in the Dao Debate Hall, and learning from the Slovenly True Person that Ji Ning, as a newly recruited disciple this year, had single-handedly fought against many senior disciples, I was greatly impressed. However, I couldn't help but put myself in Ji Ning's shoes, who seemed to be the weaker party.

"That senior disciple is named Bloodshadow. He is a two-clawed Yinglong Guard of our Yinglong Guard. His strongest techniques are the God-Devil Body Refining <Bloodshadow Undying Body> and many other supernatural abilities. He is also skilled in close combat and is almost as powerful as Primordial Spirit Daoist," Relief from Calamity whispered to Zhou Hao and the others.

"Hmm, this Bloodshadow True Person's Dao realm isn't high; he specializes in one Dao, reaching the ' Domain Realm of the Dao,' but has also incorporated some insights from other Daos." Zhou Hao nodded slightly. "In terms of Dao realm, he's stronger than Ji Ning right now."

"Senior brother, do you also think Ji Ning will lose?" Lin Xia'er asked.

"That's not necessarily true. In this puppet-manipulation sparring, when the Dao realms are roughly the same, the strength of the divine soul is the key," Zhou Hao said meaningfully. "Moreover, the greater the pressure, the greater the possibility of a breakthrough in the heat of battle. Let's wait and see."

"Zhou Hao, you think highly of Junior Brother Ji Ning?" the Slovenly True Person asked with a smile.

"I have high hopes for him." Zhou Hao looked at Ji Ning, whose eyes were filled with madness, standing on the stone pillar. "Look at his eyes, he doesn't seem like someone who gives up easily. For such determined and stubborn people, pressure is just a whetstone to sharpen their edge."

Sure enough, before Zhou Hao finished speaking, six more flying swords flew out from behind the Thousand Sword Puppet controlled by Ji Ning.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

There were nine flying swords in total, with three swords forming a sword beam that blossomed like lotus flowers, all arranged in a triangular formation as they attacked the blood mosquito beast formed from the sword light.

Then, six more flying swords shot out, forming a total of five lotus-shaped sword beams that attacked.

Although the Bloodshadow Master tried his best to control the Blood Mosquito Beast to resist, he was still surrounded and attacked by five lotus sword beams until the protective layer of his puppet was pierced by the sword beams.

"Ji Ning won!" Lin Xia'er exclaimed joyfully.

In the entire Dao Debate Hall, only she and another boy of about fourteen or fifteen years old were cheering for Ji Ning's victory, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Ji Ning, who was sitting cross-legged on the stone pillar, also looked over upon hearing the sound.

Ji Ning was taken aback when he saw a pretty young girl he didn't recognize cheering for him.

Are they also from our academy?

The man in blue standing next to the girl whispered something to the pretty girl, then looked up at him.

Their eyes met, Ji Ning suddenly felt as if he had been completely seen through.

"Such a powerful divine soul." Ji Ning held his breath. "It seems to rival even my master Immortal Dian Cai..."

At this moment, after nearly three breaths of silence, a woman in green finally emerged from the Dao Debate Hall.

The woman in green lightly touched the ground and gracefully landed on the opposite stone pillar. Looking at Ji Ning from afar, she said, "Junior Brother Ji Ning, the puppet I've chosen is the ' Celestial Net Puppet,' so be careful."

Ji Ning withdrew his gaze from the man in blue.

Regardless of others' strength, I'm in the Dao Debate Hall right now, so I'll fight to my heart's content first!

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