At those words, everyone's eyes immediately lit up.
In the past, whenever the Three Great Spirit Academies came to register, there had always been some friction, but most of it had been verbal attacks. Mindful of appearances, they had never been particularly cutting, and no one had ever settled matters on the spot.
"There's no hurry. Two months from now, at the foot of Qingle Peak, you can fight then!" the Crown Prince declared.
The Spirit Martial Academy was unwilling to defy the Crown Prince. Though its top student was displeased with Tang Yan, he could only glare helplessly.
"Since none of you objects to the competition rules, the deans of the three academies may come forward to verify and sign them. In two months, the Spirit Academy Competition will officially begin!" The Crown Prince waved a hand, signaling the end of court.
Tang Yan inwardly launched into a furious tirade. We came all this way for just a few minutes?
Fortunately, he had important business in the Imperial City.
After leaving the hall, Xiao Cangshan looked at Tang Yan and sighed. "You've offended the Left Chancellor this time. You must be careful from now on."
"I will." Tang Yan hesitated before saying, "Dean, logically speaking, even if we were late, we should normally have been allowed to explain. Why reprimand us outright? The Left Chancellor seems very hostile toward our Azure Dragon Academy."
Xiao Cangshan sighed. "Over the years, the Left Chancellor..."
"Dean Xiao, please wait!" A shrill voice interrupted Xiao Cangshan halfway through his words.
Turning around, they saw a eunuch hurrying toward them.
Xiao Cangshan recognized him and cupped his hands with a smile. "Eunuch Wei, what can I do for you?"
"Is this Tang Yan?" Eunuch Wei asked, his gaze settling on Tang Yan.
"That's me.