Just then, something went awry in the exchanges between the academy disciples, and an argument broke out.
Some of the disciples had proposed that everyone bring out what they had gained and share it with the others.
Most cultivators were unwilling. Those proposing this had received opportunities such as having their bodies reforged. They could share in everyone else's benefits without contributing anything themselves. It was utterly unfair.
"This is outrageous! Why should we?" one cultivator demanded indignantly.
"An elder encouraged us to do this," a prodigy who had cultivated two strands of immortal qi said languidly.
At once, the indignant cultivators calmed down.
Almost all those proposing that they share their opportunities had powerful backgrounds and some connection to the Young Supremes with three strands of immortal qi. They acted without fear of repercussions.
As for fairness, there had never been any to speak of in the Heavenly Deity Academy. This academy was no children's game; it had been founded to nurture a Gu King. Its elders tacitly permitted competition and encouraged it.
The strong devoured the weak everywhere. Shi Yi had long since grown accustomed to such things. This was the very nature of the world, as normal as could be.
As long as no one provoked him, he would not act. If a "Gu King"-level existence like him made a move, none of them could stand against him.
Fortunately, those troublemakers knew Shi Yi was not someone to provoke. They did not dare approach him, nor did they target the beings from the Three Thousand Dao Provinces.
Normally, the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, being weaker overall, would have made an excellent target for plunder. Unfortunately for them, there was a warning from the past: Shi Yi had once stood up for this group. With his formidable reputation