Battle Through the Heavens: Rising from Jia Nan Academy

Venerable Feng's arrival set the Inner Academy students abuzz. Beneath the pristine sky, a sea of heads shifted as countless eyes turned toward the figure in blue standing on the wind above.

"Heavens, a Dou Zun expert!"

"To think the legendary Venerable Feng would actually come to our Jia Nan Academy!"

"Why is Xiao Yan up there? Is he leaving?"

"I've actually had the privilege of seeing two Dou Zun experts in such a short time!"

High above, clouds surged and a gentle breeze brushed their faces. After exchanging heartfelt words with Venerable Feng, Yao Lao gradually composed himself and began introducing everyone.

Yao Lao looked toward Qin Chen and Su Qian, a smile on his lips. "This is an old friend of mine, Feng Xian, known as Venerable Feng."

"Greetings, Venerable Feng!"

Qin Chen and Su Qian immediately grew solemn and respectfully cupped their fists in salute.

"No need for such courtesy." Venerable Feng waved a hand, wearing an amiable smile. His gaze lingered on Qin Chen for a moment longer.

He silently marveled. Someone who reached the Dou Zong realm at Qin Chen's age was exceedingly rare even among the younger generation of the entire Battle Qi Continent.

By comparison, his own personal disciple, Mu Qingluan, had only reached the Dou Wang level. The contrast truly astonished him.

"Old fellow, these two are elders of the Inner Academy. This is First Elder Su Qian."

Yao Lao turned slightly as he introduced him, then looked toward Qin Chen beside him. "This is Qin Chen, a Tier 8 Alchemist. In a year's time, he'll come to Starfall Pavilion to help me refine a body."

"What? A Tier 8 Alchemist?!"

Venerable Feng's pupils contracted, and shock replaced his calm expression.

As Yao Lao's close friend of many years, he naturally knew