Ye Lan asked doubtfully, "I remember he wasn't even five hundred years old, was he? How did he manage to reach that realm at such an age? And what about the Heavenly Dao? Doesn't it care when someone breaks through to that realm?"
Heavenly Dao: "..."
Tube?
How should it be managed?
He's already being kind by not caring about his mother!
Ye Ningshuang was silent for a moment, then said, "I'm also very confused about how he did it. He just gave me a huge shock, and I even started to doubt my own existence."
Ye Lan said, "If you have the chance later, go and ask him."
Ye Ningshuang was stunned. "I should ask him? He probably won't tell me."
Ye Lan said, "How will you know if you don't try? Besides, I think that kid has special feelings for you; he might tell you."
Ye Ningshuang said shyly, "Then... then I'll ask him when I see him next time."
Ye Lan said, "Forget about later, go find him at the Yingtian Academy now."
Ye Ningshuang was taken aback. "Now?"
Ye Lan said, "Anyway, you have nothing to do staying in the Azure Mist Immortal Sect, right?"
Ye Ningshuang chuckled, "That seems true."
Ye Lan reminded him, "This kid is no ordinary person; his future achievements are unimaginable. In the process, he will definitely meet many female confidantes, so you must deepen your relationship with him and make him devoted to you. That way, he won't abandon you for other women in the future."
Ye Ningshuang hesitated for a moment before saying, "He shouldn't be that kind of person, right?"
Ye Lan said earnestly, "People change as time goes by. He might not be like this now, but that may not be the case in the future."
Ye Ningshuang remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "I understand."
Ye Lan said, "Yes, if you're alright, go find him now."
Ye Ningshuang bowed to Ye Lan, "Then I'll be leaving, Father."
Without further hesitation, she turned and followed in the direction Su Chen had left.
Only after Ye Ningshuang's figure had completely disappeared did Ye Lan speak, "Protect her."
"Yes, sir."
A cold voice echoed through the heavens and earth.
Ye Lan stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed ahead, and said in a low voice, " Su Chen... does such a person really exist in this world?"
After leaving the Ten Thousand Artifacts Sect, Su Chen took Duan Qiancang back to the Yingtian Academy.
Duan Qiancang surveyed his surroundings, his face filled with astonishment. "I've long heard that Yingtian Academy is the number one academy in the Immortal Realm, and now that I see it, it truly is extraordinary."
He then became puzzled again, "But why are there so few disciples at the Yingtian Academy?"
Su Chen walked slowly with his hands behind his back. To Duan Qiancang's question, he simply replied calmly, "I killed them all."
Upon hearing this, Duan Qiancang was stunned. "Is that so?"
Su Chen glanced at Duan Qiancang, "Aren't you afraid?"
Duan Qiancang laughed and said, "I'm not afraid, because I know the Dean must have had a reason for killing them."
Su Chen became interested. "Why are you so sure?"
Duan Qiancang said, "If there's no reason, I believe the Dean wouldn't be so bored as to kill academy disciples for fun."
Su Chen smiled slightly, "You're quite clever."
Duan Qiancang smiled and said, "It's alright."
Su Chen said, "Do you want to know why I killed them?"
After hesitating for a moment, Duan Qiancang asked, "Can I say?"
Su Chen nodded and said, "Of course."
Duan Qiancang said, "Then I really do want to know."
Su Chen said calmly, "Because they chose to betray us when Yingtian Academy was in peril."
Upon hearing this, Duan Qiancang frowned, remained silent for a long time, and finally nodded, saying, "Then he should indeed be killed."
Having said that, he stopped and knelt on one knee before Su Chen, his expression solemn. "Today, I, Duan Qiancang, swear that I will follow the Dean to the death, and will dedicate everything to nurturing the academy's disciples without reservation. If I betray him, may I be struck by lightning, my soul scattered, and never be reincarnated!"
Su Chen looked at Duan Qiancang, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up slightly.
Without hesitation, Duan Qiancang severed a wisp of his divine soul and handed it to Su Chen, saying earnestly, "With this wisp of divine soul, the Dean can take my life at any time, so please accept it, Dean!"
Su Chen glanced at the wisp of soul but did not take it. With a gentle flick of his right hand, the wisp of soul returned to Duan Qiancang's body.
Duan Qiancang was stunned.
Su Chen said calmly, "There's no need for that. I trust you."
Duan Qiancang was deeply moved. "Thank you... thank you for your trust, Dean."
Su Chen smiled and said, "Follow me closely, and I'll help you break through to that realm in the future."
Upon hearing this, Duan Qiancang immediately became excited, his body trembling slightly, his breathing rapid and heavy. He asked uncertainly, "Really... really?"
Su Chen nodded and said, "Hmm, would I lie to you?"
Duan Qiancang was filled with excitement and was about to kowtow to Su Chen, but he was stopped by a mysterious force.
Su Chen looked at him and shook his head, saying, "There's no need for that."
"I will never let the dean down in the future." Duan Qiancang's eyes were red, and he was almost crying.
Above the Immortal Emperor!
This was something he never dared to dream of before, because he knew himself very well. He was only good at weapon crafting, and as for cultivation talent, it was... well, let's just say it was terrible.
That's why he was so excited and thrilled when Su Chen promised to help him break through to the Immortal Emperor level.
What he didn't know was that the realm Su Chen mentioned wasn't above the Immortal Emperor Immortal Emperor level, but a realm even stronger than that!
What would his expression be if he found out?
We'll find out in the future.
Su Chen then called out to a passing academy disciple.
Upon seeing Su Chen, the disciple became immediately excited, quickly bowing with stars in his eyes, "Greetings, Dean!"
In the hearts of the disciples of the Yingtian Academy, Su Chen is now a god-like figure, and every disciple regards him as an idol.
Su Chen nodded and asked with a slight smile, "Where is Vice Dean Xue now?"
The disciple thought for a moment, then said, " Vice Dean Xue took Senior Brother Lin Fan and others out some time ago, but I don't know where they went."
Su Chen raised an eyebrow, "It's been so long, haven't you come back yet?"
The disciple shook his head and said, "No."
Su Chen frowned, pondered for a moment, then pointed to Duan Qiancang beside him and said to the disciple, "His name is Duan Qiancang, and from now on he will be the Artifact Institute."
The disciple was taken aback at first, looking somewhat surprised, but quickly recovered and respectfully bowed to Duan Qiancang, "Disciple greets Vice Dean Duan!"
Duan Qiancang quickly helped him up and smiled, "Hello."
Seeing Duan Qiancang's kindness and amiability, the disciple couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards him.
Su Chen said, "Take Vice Dean Duan on a tour of the academy, and introduce him to the students while you're at it."
The disciple nodded and said, "Okay."
Su Chen looked at Duan Qiancang, "I have something to do and need to go out for a while. After you've finished touring the academy, go back to the Artifact Institute and wait for me to return."