Battle Through the Heavens: The Road to Greatness Begins at Jia Nan Academy

And judging by his aura, he had likely reached Mid-Rank Dou Zong. He was no weaker than Gu Qingyang back in the clan.

How could a Dou Zong so young appear in a remote place like the Black-Corner Region?

Ling Quan was not the only one shocked. Inside the Bone Flame Ring, Yao Lao had just withdrawn the power he had gathered, and he was equally stunned.

He clearly remembered that when Qin Chen last refined pills in the Inner Academy, he had only been a Seven-Star Dou Emperor. How long had it been? Qin Chen was already a Four-Star Dou Zong?

"Dou Zong..."

Xiao Yan raised his head and stared at the figure standing in midair without relying on Dou Qi Wings. He murmured the words under his breath.

"Deputy Commander Ling Quan, allowing you into the Inner Academy to look for someone was already the greatest concession our academy could make to the Gu Clan. Now that you've found him, you still intend to attack one of our students?"

Just then, an elderly voice rang across the grassland, calm yet resonant as an ancient bell.

As the voice faded, Great Elder Su Qian appeared in his black robes. He stood beside Qin Chen with his hands behind his back and looked calmly at Ling Quan.

At Su Qian's appearance, Ling Quan knew he would gain nothing today. He quickly suppressed his anger, cupped his hands toward the two men, and smiled. "You've misunderstood, Elders. I was only joking with Young Master Xiao Yan. I had no intention of actually attacking him."

"Enough. Don't talk circles around me." Su Qian frowned, his tone hardening. "Letting you enter the Inner Academy to search for someone was already more than enough respect for the Gu Clan. You've found him. Leave at