Everyone has a different personality.
However, because the weak are too weak, they can only suppress their personalities and behave much like the general public.
This is what is known as following the crowd.
The strong are so strong that they stand above the majority, so their personalities are released without any concealment. There is no need for them to follow the crowd and suppress their individuality.
Take Dean Cangxuan for example. When people mention Dean Cangxuan, isn't the first thing that comes to mind? He's a highly respected figure, with an air of otherworldly grace.
Who would have thought that Dean Cangxuan was actually half-squatting beside the tree stump, grabbing a handful of tea leaves and casually tossing them into the hot water, his linen robe wrinkled and worn for who knows how long.
This is an example of not suppressing individuality.
In their view, if you don't like someone, get out; if you don't want to associate with someone, then leave. At their level, it's almost impossible for them to compromise or actively curry favor with others.
Of course... if you have that value, they can still fawn over you.
After all, almost everything in this world can be exchanged for benefits; if you can't exchange it, it means the benefits you offer aren't enough.
"You're here? Come in and have a seat. And try some of my big-leaf tea."
They saw Dean Cangxuan half-squatting there, waving at them.
Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming exchanged a glance, then walked over. Just as they were about to bow, Dean Cangxuan waved his hand and said, "Since we've summoned you to Cangxuan Peak, let's skip the formalities. I don't want this place to become so hypocritical."
Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming, however, insisted on bowing.
Dean Cangxuan frowned slightly upon seeing this, and with a displeased expression, he splashed the two cups of large-leaf tea away. "You don't even give me any face. This tea is not for you."
Ye Qiubai smiled and said, "What you said is just formality, senior. We respect your hard work for the academy, your teaching and guidance within the academy, and your willingness to give those Rogue Cultivator the opportunity to enter the academy for cultivation."
Cangxuan Academy has an ironclad rule when recruiting students: they don't consider background, only talent.
This is also a rule promulgated by the current Dean Cangxuan.
Although the talent of Rogue Cultivator cultivators is much lower than that of scions of the Aristocratic Clan, there are always some hidden gems among them.
Ding Xuan is just like that.
"Therefore, our bowing is not as fake as our seniors said, but rather sincere," Ye Qiubai concluded with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Dean Cangxuan paused slightly, then laughed heartily, refilled the two cups with water, and casually grabbed a handful of large-leaf tea leaves from his pocket and tossed them in.
"There's no anti-flying formation, yet you still managed to climb all the way up; that shows dedication. Let's have some tea."
As he spoke, Dean Cangxuan gently waved his hand toward Ye Qiubai and the other person, and an invisible force forced them to sit on the ground, but this force did not feel oppressive.
"Drink it."
So the two of them took a small sip of the tea. Although it was just large-leaf tea that could be found anywhere and the tea was brewed casually, it had a unique flavor.
Dean Cangxuan said while sipping his tea, "Drinking tea is like cultivation; it's all about one's State of Mind. A calm mind can appreciate the flavor of my tea, while a restless mind can only use it to quench thirst."
Seeing the somewhat pleased expressions on Ye Qiubai and the other person's faces, Dean Cangxuan couldn't help but show a hint of appreciation for their talent.
Not only is he sincere, but he can also remain calm when facing him. These two qualities alone surpass 90% of the young people in the cultivation Immortal Realm today.
"I don't deserve your praise, senior," Ye Qiubai said.
Dean Cangxuan, "Born in the Mortal Realm, you have already passed the Second-Level Lightning Tribulation at this age and entered the Sword Dao Rules Realm. This is unprecedented. Moreover, you are not arrogant because of your achievements. You are measured and calm. Why shouldn't you be worthy of this title?"
Dean Cangxuan's tone was somewhat agitated, as if he were very excited.
He then looked at Xu Yeming and said, "Although I don't know what kind of constitution you have, you possess the Classic of Classic of Mountains and Seas and are able to absorb the bloodline of the Qilin Clan... If I'm not mistaken, you've probably also absorbed the bloodline of other strange beasts, haven't you?"
At this point, Dean Cangxuan's face revealed a mocking expression, "You must be that kid Xu Canghai's son, right?"
Xu Yeming's expression changed, and Ye Qiubai also frowned slightly.
"There's no need to be wary of me. I'm just an old man in my twilight years, with no interest in getting involved in those power struggles," Dean Cangxuan said with a playful wave of his hand.
How did you know, senior?
Although Dean Cangxuan couldn't guess the Great Wilderness Beast Heart, it was, after all, a physique that had never appeared before.
Yet it still revealed some of the abilities of the Great Wilderness Beast Heart.
Moreover, since Xu Yeming came to the Cangxuan Academy, he had never shown this ability in front of others, so he was quite surprised when Dean Cangxuan mentioned it.
Dean Cangxuan smiled and said, "You'll find out soon enough."
"However, before that, this old fellow would like to have a word with this generation of young people, and I don't know if my thinking is outdated."
"Please speak, senior," Ye Qiubai said.
"If there were a way for you to successfully overcome the Ninth-Level Lightning Tribulation, but it required you to pay any price, what would you choose?"
Dean Cangxuan's words were very straightforward.
After speaking, he stared intently at the two people in front of him.
But Ye Qiubai didn't take it seriously.
He had already gone through this choice when God Ascension Ruins.
The condition is that one must join the Divine Realm.
Ye Qiubai rejected him at the time.
This condition doesn't seem as difficult to fulfill as Dean Cangxuan described. Ye Qiubai was able to refuse it, so what's more, this one?
He then calmly replied, "If it goes against my principles, I will naturally refuse."
Upon hearing this, Dean Cangxuan turned his gaze to Xu Yeming.
Xu Yeming was stunned.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted.
That's Nine-Level Lightning Tribulation.
Let's put it this way: if one can survive the Nine-Level Lightning Tribulation and doesn't perish along the way, then one will surely be able to stand at the pinnacle of the Six Realms in the future.
However... if he's willing to pay any price for this...
Xu Yeming asked himself honestly, and he realized he couldn't do that yet. In his view, the purpose of cultivation was to protect the people he wanted to protect and to do what he wanted to do.
If the price he pays goes against his own heart, then what's the point of cultivation?
Moreover... there's Master there.
Thinking of this, Xu Yeming shook his head and smiled, "My thoughts are the same as my senior brother's."
Dean Cangxuan smiled, "You are all intelligent people, you should know that when I asked this question, it meant that I did indeed have this method, right?"
The two nodded.
"So you just rejected the path to the Nine-Level Lightning Tribulation, don't you regret it? Perhaps I can give you another chance."
The two shook their heads.
Dean Cangxuan then stood up and said, "You're quite decisive in your refusal... In that case, come with me."
After saying that, Dean Cangxuan pressed his palm towards the wooden house behind him.
The wooden house instantly turned into sawdust!
Below it, there was a spatial teleportation array.