The great gate of Heavenly Dao Academy stretched a hundred meters long.
It soared into the clouds.
A majestic, vast, imposing aura radiated from the great gate.
On either side of the academy's great gate stood two statues of men.
One of them held a whisk and wore a Daoist robe, his bearing immense and imposing.
The other stood atop an azure tiger, his right hand raised above his head as a blade intent condensed within his palm.
"These two are the founding ancestors of our Heavenly Dao Academy," Li Menghe explained from the side.
"The one on the left is Azure Tiger Ancestor, while the one on the right is One Qi Daoist.
"Legend has it that during the Barbaric Era, the two of them were the pioneers of Heavenly Dao Academy.
"Together with others, they founded this academy in that age when people drank blood and ate raw meat, and demon beasts ruled the land.
"They wished to cultivate more talents for our human race."
"Worthy of admiration," Mo Tianming said with a nod.
"However, after True Martial Great Emperor greatly invigorated the human race, our Heavenly Dao Academy began accepting all without discrimination. People of other races could also enter the academy," Li Menghe continued.
"Vice Dean Li thinks highly of you all, so you must work hard."
"Senior Sister Li, if you have time tomorrow, could you show us around the academy?" Xu Zimo asked.
He mainly wished to find the location of the Nine-bend Divine Fire, but it was not convenient to ask directly.
Otherwise, others might think he harbored ulterior motives.
"Well..." Li Menghe fell silent for a moment before speaking.
"Let's first see how the academy arranges things for you. If there's nothing else, I wouldn't mind taking you around."
As they entered