Before everyone, Prince Xue Beng was frightened pale by the strength of Chen Xuanqing and his two companions. His eyes widened in panic as he stammered, "Y-you... just you wait!"
Deep fear and resentment seeped into Xue Beng's strained voice.
He turned and fled as though raging floodwaters and savage beasts were chasing him, running at full speed for fear that even a moment's delay would let them catch him.
Watching Prince Xue Beng's retreating figure, Chen Xuanqing shook his head helplessly.
He sighed inwardly. Though Prince Xue Beng was deeply scheming and skilled at concealing his talents, that was no reason to turn himself into a genuine good-for-nothing.
Besides, such a disguise only looked more ridiculous before someone truly powerful.
After this little incident, Chen Xuanqing, Tang San, and Xiao Wu continued up the mountain as though nothing had happened.
However, just as the three were about to reach the teaching grounds...
Suddenly, a large group surged up from below. Leading them were the three board members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Qin Ming.
Besides them, Poison Douluo, Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng, and others were also present.
Clearly, they had received word and come specifically to welcome Chen Xuanqing and his companions.
As one of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's board members, Meng Shenji was the first to spot the three of them.
He immediately stepped forward, his face wreathed in smiles, and said courteously, "Your Highness the Holy Son, your gracious visit truly brings splendor to our humble Heaven Dou Empire academy!"
Meng Shenji's tone brimmed with respect and delight. After all, Chen Xuanqing's strength and achievements spoke for themselves; Meng Shenji could hardly afford to take him lightly.
Qin Ming followed close behind, stepping forward and bowing to Chen Xuanqing. "I truly had no idea