A grandmaster surnamed Zhang said, "Dean Xie, you are amazing! We have truly broadened our horizons today. To think that such a prodigy exists in the world! You were born for Literary Dao!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
Others chimed in.
Xie Feng was very disappointed. "This is not the result I wanted. You all call yourselves grandmasters, while my study of Literary Dao, if we only consider the time spent cultivating, is less than ten days. What, you can't even teach this? Are you all all talk and no action?"
The other four were somewhat embarrassed, mainly because they genuinely couldn't teach them! Several people would leave every time they learned a new skill—it was infuriating...
"Sigh!" Xie Feng sighed.
"Sigh..." Han Yu sighed unconsciously, then his eyes lit up as if he had thought of something, "If only a genius like the Dean had been born twenty years earlier!"
How so?
"You've never met anyone like that. If he were, he would definitely be your mentor and friend, and he could absolutely teach you!"
Han Yu said with absolute certainty.
Upon hearing this, the remaining people's eyes widened, and they began to become lively and excited!
" Grandmaster Han, are you perhaps referring to... him?!"
"Ah, yes, yes! If that person were still alive, even the most unparalleled genius would bow down before his power!"
"That is the Supreme deity of the literary world!"
"If I could meet him once and hear a few words of his teachings, I would die without regret!"
"Who is he?"
Xie Feng slowly raised an eyebrow, revealing an interested expression.
He is known in the Dao Realm as a " Military Confucian "!
He was dressed in a scholar's robe, refined and cultured, a typical scholar!
"He doesn't get angry easily, but when he does, he transforms into Confucian-Robed Asura, his killing intent soaring to the heavens. He once slaughtered thousands of miles of people with a single sword strike!"
Everyone got excited again!
They chattered amongst themselves, their faces filled with fervent worship!
Who exactly is this person that these highly respected masters speak of with such utmost reverence?
Xie Feng said, "So awesome? I'd like to meet him!"
Han Yu shook his head. "He's not in the Dao Realm!"
Grandmaster Zhang said, "Twenty years ago, when he first appeared in the Dao Realm, his unparalleled Literary Dao cultivation caused a sensation throughout the world. Unfortunately, he only stayed for twenty-seven days before disappearing!"
The Grandmaster Mo said, "If Dean Xie is very curious about him, you can go to the Star Clan! He has a disciple who is the current Star Clan Chief, Pei Jue!"
"Disciples are so boring, listening to the master's lectures is so much more interesting!" Xie Feng shrugged, then suddenly looked up, "You mean... Pei Jue? I vaguely remember that name..."
Lü Yan pointed out, "He's the second on the Heavenly Ranking! Before you appeared, he was also widely recognized as the number one prodigy!"
The disciple is the patriarch of the Star Clan, one of the top clans among the ten clans, which shows that this person is quite extraordinary...
"Who is this amazing person? Scholars are so long-winded; I asked for ages and no one gave me their name," Xie Feng complained.
" Kong Qiusu!"
"What did you say... his name was?"
Xie Feng stared at Han Yu, his expression changing slightly.
His heart skipped a beat!
At this moment, his state of mind was like that of someone who was boating on a calm lake and was suddenly capsized by a towering wave!
"Kong... Kong Qiusu!" Han Yu noticed his strange expression, blinked, and stammered in fright, "Back then, he fought three thousand Literary Sage single-handedly and became famous in one battle! All three thousand Literary Sage became his followers! He is Kong Qiusu! I couldn't possibly be mistaken!"
Xie Feng put his hands behind his back, took a light breath, and nodded!
This arrogant person...
He's convinced!
I'm completely convinced!
because...
This is his senior brother!
Kong Qiusu, this name, hidden deep in my memory, is like an ancient bell; now, when it is struck, it immediately awakens those long-buried memories...
That senior disciple of the Xuanji Sect...
A man obsessed with learning, gentle and refined, oblivious to the world around him, focusing solely on his studies...
For a moment, Xie Feng felt a mix of emotions.
finally...
He has also embarked on the path that his senior brothers once walked...
Will he create another kind of glory?
For him, the answer was never ambiguous!
"Do you know where he went?" After a moment of silence, Xie Feng looked up and asked.
"I don't know!" Han Yu shook her head.
"Perhaps he never belonged here. It's normal for him to leave. There are too many unknown civilizations in the vast universe!" Lü Yan said softly.
"If Dean Xie wishes to study higher levels of Literary Dao, he can also go to the Literary Clan! This is the strongest clan in the Dao Realm, and the place where Literary Dao cultivation is most flourishing and powerful! They take literature as their foundation! They enter the Dao through literature! It is the sacred place in the hearts of all scholars!"
Han Yu offered sincere advice.
Xie Feng nodded. "I understand. The four of you may stay at the Pill Maple Academy!"
No one answered!
An eerie, deathly silence filled the courtyard...
"My 800-year-old mother is bedridden and needs my careful care! I appreciate Dean Xie's kindness!" Han Yu reacted the fastest and quickly waved his hand.
"Ouch! My stomach suddenly hurts, I need to go to the doctor!" Grandmaster Zhang instantly put on his acting skills, clutching his stomach and saying in great pain.
"My grandson is turning eighty today, one of the most important birthdays in a person's life. If I don't attend, the child will throw a tantrum!" A master surnamed Mo also had an important reason.
"My granddaughter is turning ninety, which is one of the most important birthdays in her life, and I must be there!" said the last master surnamed Ming hurriedly.
Xie Feng: "..."
Good grief, these reasons are getting more and more absurd...
However, it must be said that people in the Dao Realm live very long lives; they're still like children even in their eighties or nineties...
Xie Feng said, "You're staying here not to teach me."
Han Yu asked, "Really?"
Xie Feng nodded. "Really!"
The four of them breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Then... what about the students?"
Xie Feng shrugged. "No!"
Everyone: "..."
So, should I teach you?
Lü Yan smiled slightly and kindly explained, " Pill Maple Academy is Mr. Xie's private academy. He came today only to test your strength. Of the ten grandmasters, only four of you remained, which is enough to demonstrate your strength. The academy has just been built and has not yet enrolled any students!"
Grandmaster Mo said, "Since that's the case, and the Dean is so kind as to refuse, I'm willing to stay!"
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
The other three quickly expressed their support, their hearts finally settling down. They said they would teach anyone, as long as it wasn't Xie Feng!
after all...
There can't be too many of these weirdos!
Xie Feng nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "In that case, I need the four of you to help me recruit disciples. Let's start with twenty!"
Han Yu asked, "Does the Dean have any requests?"
Xie Feng said, "The book says: 'Education should be provided to all without discrimination.' Everyone, regardless of their status, gender, class, or appearance, can receive an equal education! This is one of the tenets of the Pill Maple Academy, and it is also what I, the Venerable One, require of you! Now, go to the Dao Realm to recruit students. Whether you are clever or foolish, I will accept you all!"
Han Yu nodded. "I understand! In fact, this is also Kong Qiusu's philosophy!"
Xie Feng smiled brightly, "Perhaps... I have some connection with him!"