The two words, uttered without a hint of modesty, rang out loudly, and instantly, Shui Miao became like a superstar stepping onto a stage, drawing the attention of everyone in the square.
Those gazes were filled with admiration or even fervent desire. To them, the man before them was practically a legendary figure. Yet now, he stood upright before them, immediately stirring the emotions of countless people in the square, especially the girls, who couldn't help but scream in astonishment.
When the men looked at Shui Miao, their eyes burned with passion and a hint of hostility. All the girls looked at her with admiration and longing, their minds wandering as they fantasized. Even most of the instructors looked at her with astonishment.
In a pavilion within the academy, several elderly men dressed in the robes of academy elders stood by the window, their deep eyes gazing at Shui Miao, who had just appeared in the square, with a hint of anticipation in their hearts.
"This kid has been in seclusion for several years, and now he's finally come out."
"I wonder how his cultivation level is now. He's probably close to advancing to the Origin Transformation Realm."
"The dean valued him highly from the beginning; his future is undoubtedly limitless. The Origin Transformation Realm is merely the beginning of everything."
"Hehe, you guys, stop focusing on your own people. Haven't you noticed that the kid in black robes is a bit different?"
The elders stared at Shui Miao, exclaiming in amazement, until someone noticed Xiao Yan and they followed suit.
"Huh? That black robe that kid's wearing looks like..."
" The Power of the Great Dao? Heh, this kid's not simple either!"
"Another prodigy, and judging from the current situation, with two dragons converging, a battle is inevitable!"
Looking at Xiao Yan in the square, the elders couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, and at the same time, a hint of anticipation appeared in their deep old eyes.
The competition among the younger generation of prodigies is certainly a good show!
Moreover, such a duel is not only a good show for them, but also an opportunity for growth for the students in the academy!
In a short while, the plaza on the mountaintop was surrounded by a crowd of people. Shui Miao's appearance startled the entire North Sea Academy.
The students on the entire mountain were rapidly converging on the summit. Their figures, like shooting stars flying backwards, quickly soared to the top, their eyes filled with anticipation as they looked at Shui Miao, who was surrounded by a large crowd.
"You just said you came to see the dean?"
Shui Miao narrowed her eyes and looked Xiao Yan up and down as if scrutinizing something before slowly speaking.
"My name is Xiao Yan, and I have come here specifically to find Hai Mochen, the Dean of the North Sea Academy."
Xiao Yan gave a slight bow and smiled.
"Does the dean think you can just see him whenever you want?"
I must see him today.
The two locked eyes, the atmosphere tense, and the invisible void inexplicably began to distort.
Shui Miao was meeting Xiao Yan for the first time, but he seemed to have some reservations about the person in front of him, as if he had been waiting for him all along.
Their eyes were sharp, with a fierce glint in their pupils. Flames filled Xiao Yan's eyes, while in Shui Miao's eyes, it was a deep blue like a vast ocean. In the brief confrontation, neither of them was superior.
"Sure, I know where the dean is, and I can help you see him. However, before that, you have to get past me first."
Shui Miao gave Xiao Yan a deep look, then curled her lips into a smile and said with great interest.
"Whoosh!"
These words immediately caused an uproar among the surrounding crowd. They hadn't expected Shui Miao to say such a thing so soon after appearing; it was clearly a challenge!
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded at Shui Miao's straightforward words. He had already sensed this the moment he saw her. Her appearance did not seem to be accidental. Even the way Shui Miao looked at him was different. It seemed that Hai Mochen already knew he was coming.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile. So, Hai Mochen must be in this academy, and it's very possible that the latter is currently watching him.
A thought flashed through Xiao Yan's mind, and his eyes became unfocused. He looked around and saw that there were pavilions everywhere on this vast mountain, but he couldn't think of any place that could be Hai Mochen's location.
When Xiao Yan's gaze returned to the magnificent statue in front of him, he seemed to suddenly realize something.
Those floating stone platforms...
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yan's gaze suddenly rose, looking towards the very top of the statue, where it disappeared into the clouds and was completely invisible to those in the academy. However, if one looked down from there, it would be enough to survey the entire North Sea Academy.
If Hai Mochen is currently observing him, and is not among those pavilions, then the only possibility is that he is at the top of this statue!
His fiery eyes pierced through the clouds, as if trying to see the sky above them clearly. But then, Shui Miao's gaze swept over him, her sharp eyes forcing Xiao Yan to look away.
"Snort..."
With a satisfied smile, Shui Miao's actions confirmed Xiao Yan Yan's suspicions.
"Hey, kid, he seems to have noticed you here!"
At the same time, at the top of the statue, the man in black robes couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, raising an eyebrow and looking at Hai Mochen with great interest. The latter, too, smiled and nodded with satisfaction.
"Now, we'll see how strong he really is."
At the same time, Xiao Yan and Shui Miao on the square exchanged glances again.
Xiao Yan smiled, mimicking Shui Miao's expression as he looked her up and down before speaking calmly:
How do you want to compete?
"Simple, quick and decisive. If you can defeat me within one hundred rounds, I'll tell you where the Dean is. If you can't, then leave North Sea Academy and never come back!"
"Good!"
Faced with Shui Miao's powerful words, Xiao Yan did not back down. His single word seemed to contain some kind of power, stirring up an invisible storm in the square.
The atmosphere suddenly froze at that moment.
Under the instructor's guidance, the surrounding students quickly retreated, clearing most of the square for the two who were now at loggerheads.
"My name is Shui Miao from the North Sea Academy."
The two stood in the square. Shui Miao clasped her hands in a fist salute to Xiao Yan and spoke in a clear voice. Xiao Yan, mimicking her tone, announced his name.
"My name is... Xiao Yan."