Earth, atop a mountain peak, shrouded in mist.
A middle-aged man with graying temples sat cross-legged on the peak. He was Guan Jieying.
If any woman saw him, she would surely be captivated by his handsome looks and mature aura, then let out a scream.
"Whoosh, whoosh..."
A sharp gust tore through the air as Li Yunyang climbed the peak. He dropped to his knees beside Guan Jieying and said dejectedly, "Master, your disciple has returned."
Guan Jieying opened his eyes, his expression utterly calm. "You lost!?"
Li Yunyang nodded unwillingly.
"Not bad." Guan Jieying chuckled. "At least you didn't make all sorts of excuses like before."
Li Yunyang opened his mouth, then sighed. "This time, I truly lost. I accept the defeat wholeheartedly."
"Oh..." Guan Jieying grew interested. He activated his Smart Bracelet, pulled up footage of this Hundred Schools Competition, and began watching.
After finishing the video, Guan Jieying remained silent, but his eyes were full of shock. Wang Hao's Perfect Integration of Lightning Step, Greatsword Proficiency, potion-mixing speed, and ability as a Level Three Pharmacist Ancestor all felt unreal to him.
At the same time, it reminded him of his first encounter with Wang Tianyi. It was the feeling of, Why should there be two brilliant talents in the same era?
Back then, he had been the Royal Academy's number one genius, even the greatest genius in its history. He had broken countless records set by his predecessors. Everyone believed he would lead an era, and even he himself believed it.
But after fighting Wang Tianyi, everything vanished like bubbles. His reputation and status all slipped away with his defeat.
Heartbroken, he left Emperor Star and began traveling across the universe. After letting go of everything, both his cultivation and state of mind were reborn.
Unfortunately, when