A New Trial Ground

A man in a black robe with an utterly ordinary face stood in the path of the Sovereigns who had gathered because of the changes at Holy Spirit Mountain.

His hands were crossed and hidden within his wide sleeves as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Fellow cultivators, please stop."

The intercepted Sovereigns wore varying expressions. Some frowned in disgust, some looked wary, and a trace of fear flashed through the eyes of others.

This seemingly ordinary man was the vice dean of Northern Heavens Soul Academy—Hun Miesheng. Over the past decade, he had achieved little of note, but the recent infamy of destroying the Dragon Demon Palace had already spread throughout the Northern Heavens Continent.

"Hun Miesheng, what exactly does Northern Heavens Soul Academy mean by this? Do you really intend to monopolize Holy Spirit Mountain?" A Sovereign in the crowd demanded coldly.

"Holy Spirit Mountain is a treasure of the Northern Heavens Continent. You cannot keep it all to yourselves!" another person echoed.

"Shouldn't you give us an explanation?" More people began to denounce him.

Faced with their questions, Hun Miesheng slightly raised his lowered eyelids. His tone was calm, yet carried unquestionable authority. "You are right. Holy Spirit Mountain is indeed a treasure of the Northern Heavens Continent."

Hun Miesheng's words left the Sovereigns stunned, their faces filled with surprise. However, his next sentence enraged them beyond measure.

"But the Northern Heavens Continent belongs to Northern Heavens Soul Academy. Naturally, we have the right to dispose of it."

"Arrogant!"

"Don't go too far!"

"Are you trying to make enemies of everyone?"

Hun Miesheng sneered, and a vicious gleam suddenly appeared in his eyes.

"Heh heh... Ever since my clan took over Northern Heavens Soul Academy, we have not devoted much attention to this place. It seems that