All sides close in for the kill, we stir the winds and clouds of the world, ascension to Immortality

Inside the Academy.

The dean stroked the immortal crane beside him. Suddenly, a trace of coldness entered his eyes. "Oh? Someone wants to kill a teacher of my Academy."

He could stay out of Chu Kuangren's battle with the Blade Crown.

That was Chu Kuangren's choice.

But now that people from the Immortal-level Daoist Traditions wanted to surround and kill Chu Kuangren, even someone as detached from worldly affairs as the dean would not stand idly by.

He slowly rose. His immense Immortal Essence swept across heaven and earth like roaring mountains and surging seas, shaking the void and making the world tremble.

Just as he was about to act, a great sun suddenly rose in the distance. Its presence parched everything within a million kilometers, cracking the earth and evaporating all the water vapor between heaven and earth.

"Dean, I have come to discuss the Dao with you."

An indifferent voice rang out.

The dean narrowed his eyes slightly. "It's you, Lord of the Demon Court!"

Gong Yue smiled faintly. "Demon Lord, if you wish to discuss the Dao, how about letting me keep you company?"

"Ha! Jade Clarity Sect Master, it's been a long time. We really must catch up."

A soft chuckle rang out as an azure dragon soared over and transformed into a man in azure robes.

"The Azure Dragon Lord of Divine Dragon Island!" Gong Yue narrowed her eyes. "Interesting. It seems the Demon Race is determined to kill Fellow Daoist Chu."

"We merely want a few things he possesses."

The Azure Dragon Lord smiled faintly.

Divine Dragon Island wanted the Nine Heavens Ringed Pendant and the Dragon-Binding Rope, while the Supreme Demon Court wanted to retrieve the Azure Luan Mirror and study his secrets along the way.

Inside the Academy.

The dean and Gong