In the Primordial Holy Heaven.
Several months passed in the blink of an eye, but the Primordial Holy Heaven remained unchanged as always.
If one had to pinpoint a change, it would probably be that the entire Primordial Holy Heaven has shed its initial decadence and become full of vitality and life.
Countless students walked in high spirits within the Primordial Holy Heaven. Although the number of students was less than before, their quality was far superior.
Bai Wuya's eyes were filled with joy and relief as he watched this scene, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.
When Elder Zuo entered, he happened to see this scene. He raised his eyebrows and followed Bai Wuya's gaze down from the dean's office, where he saw a group of students walking by. He smiled and teased them.
Why are you so happy today?
Bai Wuya was slightly taken aback, but did not refute it. Instead, he touched his face, his smile widening.
Is it that obvious?
"Oh?"
This really piqued Elder Zuo's curiosity.
"It seems something good has happened that I don't know about?"
Bai Wuya had no intention of hiding it from his longtime friend.
Besides, this was precisely the time when he wanted to share his joy with someone.
He nodded immediately, sat down at the table with Elder Zuo, and began to speak with a smile while drinking tea.
"That's right."
"I received a message from Lin Xuan a short while ago; he has found Zhenyi."
"Hiss!" Elder Zuo's eyes widened in surprise. "Really?"
"Really!"
Ji Zhenyi, the former head of the Supreme Institute, was practically a child they had watched grow up, just like Bai Wushang.
When she disappeared, Bai Wuya went to great lengths to find her.
Unfortunately, it was to no avail.
Now, after traversing hundreds of years, she has finally been found.
How could I not be happy?
Elder Zuo immediately clapped his hands and laughed, "Excellent! Excellent! This is truly a good thing!"
Finding Ji Zhenyi is a good thing.
To them, she was like a niece or nephew.
But finding the former head of the Supreme Institute is another good thing.
A good thing for the Primordial Holy Heaven!
In the battle of the past, the Primordial Holy Heaven was reshuffled, countless students left, and there were also treacherous Holy Masters and others...
The Primordial Holy Heaven is currently in a weakened state.
Ji Zhenyi was already Half-Saint when she left. So many years have passed, and even if her strength hasn't increased, her return as Half-Saint is still a good thing for the current Primordial Holy Heaven.
This is truly delightful.
The smile on Bai Wuya's lips lingered.
He calculated the time in his mind, estimating that Lin Xuan and the others should be arriving at the Primordial Holy Heaven soon, and immediately said, "Let's go, these two old bones of ours should get moving and go welcome our two academy masters back."
The entrance to the Primordial Holy Heaven.
The airship is anchored.
After leaving the Ji Zhenyi, Ji Zhenyi did not spare even a fraction of her attention for Lin Zhiruo.
She disembarked from the airship, staring almost blankly at the buildings before her, at the familiar tower in the distance, and at the familiar greatsword...
In an instant, her tears broke through the barrier in her eyes and flowed down her cheeks.
In the Primordial...
She had been away from her home for hundreds of years.
Finally, finally...
She's back alive!
At that moment, a gentle voice, with a soft sigh, appeared in her ear.
"Silly child, why are you crying?"
Through her teary eyes, Ji Zhenyi clearly saw the white-haired old man standing before her.
Her lips trembled, half choked with sobs, half with grievance, and a hint of excitement as she spoke, "Dean... Dean!"
Bai Wuya was initially in a joyful mood.
But when he saw Ji Zhenyi again, his heart instantly melted into a pool of soft water, and he looked at his child whom he hadn't seen for many years with almost loving eyes.
This vast, Primordial Holy Heaven.
He watched countless holy teachers and academy masters grow step by step.
Especially Bai Wushang and Ji Zhenyi.
Despite not seeing each other for hundreds of years, there had never been any estrangement between him and Ji Zhenyi. Looking at the woman in front of him, who was so excited that she was in tears, he could only sigh in his heart and gently stroke the top of Ji Zhenyi's head with some tenderness.
"Don't cry, don't cry."
The old man, who had nearly perished, abandoned his noble status and comforted the girl before him like an ordinary old man.
"It's good that you're back. The Primordial will always be your home."
"It's good that you're back, child."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Lin Xuan beside him, his eyes full of praise, " Lin Xuan, this time, it's all thanks to you again."
"I'm just an old man with nothing to repay you with, but look, do you like the spot where I'm sitting?"
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel somewhat helpless.
Looking at the dean, who was half joking and half serious, he shook his head.
"If I had known it would only be a burden, I wouldn't have brought Ji Zhenyi back."
As soon as they finished speaking, the two looked at each other and laughed simultaneously.
After shedding tears and sighing several times, they finally returned to the Primordial Holy Heaven and took their seats in the Dean's room.
"You've come back just in time."
After the initial joy, the unavoidable business of getting down to business was finally brought to the table.
Bai Wuya pondered for a moment, "Although I don't want to say anything discouraging when you've just returned, time is of the essence. The Ten Institutes Grand Competition is about to begin. Lin Xuan, are you... ready?"
Bai Wuya hesitated when he said this.
Personally, he naturally hoped that the Primordial Holy Heaven would get better and better.
His greatest wish in life was to see the name of the Primordial Holy Heaven resound throughout the entire Eastern Continent.
It is not the worst performer, but rather an extremely powerful, hegemonic force.
Of course, he knew it was impossible.
Therefore, his current thought is simply not to lose too badly.
This year's Ten Institutes Grand Competition canceled the freshman competition, which is different from usual. It is likely that Ten Saints from each college can participate.
Especially the top three Holy Heaven.
Their Ten Saints are all monsters!
And then there's Jiang Chengzun...
He is even hailed as the greatest prodigy in ten thousand years.
Bai Wuya had met him once before, so he knew very well that there was no student, not even one of the Ten Saints, in the Primordial Holy Heaven who could compare to him!
If Lin Xuan were still a student, the Primordial Holy Heaven would still have some hope in this Ten Institutes Grand Competition.
but!
Lin Xuan is not a student at all now!
He is the head of the academy!
How could the head of the academy possibly participate in the Ten Institutes Grand Competition?
If Lin Xuan were to participate, he would inevitably be branded as bullying the weak.
And look at the students in the Primordial Holy Heaven...
Bai Wuya wanted to sigh.
Although the previous battle did not significantly damage the Ten Saints strength, he knew very well that his own Ten Saints were no match for the Ten Saints of other Holy Heaven Holy Heaven.
Fortunately, he never intended to compete for first place.
His only wish is not to be at the bottom!
Don't put it at the bottom!
If this is the case, and we are still ranked last, then the Primordial Holy Heaven will truly never be able to hold its head high again.
Bai Wuya didn't even want to think about how many times the Primordial Holy Heaven had come in last place.
Although the Primordial Holy Heaven had just won such a brilliant comeback battle.
However, the gap between the students in the Holy Heaven and those in other Holy Heaven is real.
How could Lin Xuan not see Bai Wuya's urgency and worry?
He smiled slightly, a completely different expression from Bai Wuya's anxiety.
He shook his head slightly, his tone relaxed and cheerful. "Don't worry, Dean, I've said it before, our Primordial Holy Heaven will absolutely not be at the bottom."
"And if we're going to win, we'll win first place!"
"Putting everything else aside, my disciples are quite capable."
He had confidence in his disciple Lin Xuan. Not to mention Qu Youmeng and Duan Nianwei, even Wang Yan and Lin Fang were capable of competing with those so-called Ten Saints.
Not to mention that there is still a lot of time before the Ten Institutes Grand Competition. My disciples have accumulated a lot of experience and are ready to make a breakthrough. With my and the Saint King's personal guidance before the competition begins, it will not be difficult for them to break through some realms.
Therefore, his claim of being number one is not unfounded.
Bai Wuya was speechless.
He looked at Lin Xuan, wanting to say something, but in the end he could only give a helpless, bitter smile.
In his eyes, Lin Xuan's words were at most just a way to comfort himself.
I just hope that, as Lin Xuan said, his disciple has some strength and won't leave the Primordial Holy Heaven at the bottom.
He simply didn't believe that anyone could be stronger than those monsters from the first Holy Heaven.
Lin Xuan is indeed powerful.
However, just because a master is powerful doesn't mean his disciple is the same.
So many renowned teachers fail to produce a single reliable disciple...
Lin Xuan, of course, noticed Bai Wuya's worry, but he simply smiled and didn't seem to care.
Facts speak louder than words.
Once the Ten Institutes Grand Competition begins, the old dean will know that he was not lying.
And now...
Thinking it over, Lin Xuan pulled a red envelope from his sleeve, a smile on his lips, placed the envelope on the table, and pushed it in front of Bai Wuya.
Meeting Bai Wuya's somewhat surprised gaze, he smiled and spoke.
"Since the Ten Institutes Grand Competition has not yet begun, I wonder if the Dean would be so kind as to attend the wedding of my Lin Clan clan member, who is also my disciple Lin Fang?"