With time running out, everyone had no choice but to attend the graduation ceremony. This was the first time Moonlight Pavilion had held a graduation ceremony with a total of ninety-nine people since its establishment.
The ceremony proceeded smoothly. As the most distinguished guest, His Highness the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe, also attended the ceremony. He had come for his younger sister, Xue Ke.
Regardless of his true thoughts, at least on the surface, he was a gentle and kind prince who cared for his brothers, and the most suitable crown prince in everyone's eyes.
After seeing Tang San and Xue Ke's performance, everyone present applauded. The two of them perfectly demonstrated what elegance is; every move they made was impeccable and a feast for the eyes.
When all the programs were over, Tang San and Xue Ke couldn't help but sigh at the same time. No matter how glorious they were at that moment, they still felt that something was missing.
Just then, a maid rushed over and whispered something to Tang Yuehua.
It was at this moment that the graduation ceremony entered its final stage, and Xue Qinghe, as a special guest, was to offer his congratulatory speech to everyone, signifying the successful completion of the ceremony.
Just as Xue Qinghe stood up, cleared his throat, and prepared to speak, Tang Yuehua suddenly stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, please wait a moment. There is still one student in my Moonlight Pavilion who has not yet gone on stage."
"Oh? There's still one person who hasn't gone on stage?" Not only Xue Qinghe was surprised, but everyone else was completely bewildered. The graduation ceremony was almost over, yet one person hadn't gone on stage yet. What was going on?
Upon hearing Tang Yuehua's words, Tang San and Xue Ke immediately realized something, exchanged a glance, and confirmed their guesses with each other.
"Could it be that the teacher...?" Xue Ke asked excitedly.
"Yes, there's no mistake, it must be Big Brother!" Tang San laughed. "Really, Big Brother still loves to surprise people!"
So, under everyone's watchful eyes, the trainees on stage split into two lines, and then Qi Ling, dressed in an ordinary dress, walked up from backstage.
Although Qi Ling's dress was just the most ordinary kind, he immediately attracted everyone's attention as soon as he appeared, because his aura was simply too unique.
After being away for half a year, Qi Ling possessed not only an imposing aura but also a magnanimous spirit that encompassed all things and a tolerance as vast as the earth. He had transcended his previous level and reached the point of "combining kindness and severity."
Even Tang Yuehua couldn't help but marvel. Even a born emperor would need at least twenty years of training to achieve the same transformation in temperament as Qi Ling, but Qi Ling accomplished it in just one year, which was simply unimaginable.
In the past six months, he must have experienced a lot, some truly spectacular adventures that would make anyone yearn for them.
Upon seeing Qi Ling, Tang San and Xue Ke, who had been sullen, immediately became excited. If the ceremony hadn't been in progress, they probably would have already started bombarding Qi Ling with questions.
But besides the two of them, there was another person present who was deeply shaken! That was Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
He never expected that Qi Ling would grow to such a level. This was no longer just a threat; he was now more like a king than he was.
The bearing and demeanor of an emperor are qualities that can only be acquired through extraordinary experiences. Yet, why does Qi Ling now give off an even more regal air than Xue Ye?
Xue Qinghe couldn't understand it, so he didn't react at all when the people around him called him. It wasn't until someone called his name for the third time that he came back to his senses.
"Your Highness, the ceremony should continue," said the attendant beside Xue Qinghe. "Now it is your turn to offer your congratulatory remarks."
"Ah, oh." Xue Qinghe composed himself. Whatever his thoughts were, now was clearly not a good time, so he could only offer his blessings to everyone as he had rehearsed.
The closing ceremony that followed went very smoothly. Although Qi Ling only appeared for a short time, she became the most impressive student and the only focus of attention throughout the event.
The graduation ceremony concluded successfully, and everyone received their graduation certificate from Tang Yuehua.
When she handed the last one to Qi Ling, she couldn't help but laugh and say, "I thought you wouldn't be able to make it back in time, but I didn't expect you to still keep your promise."
Qi Ling smiled and said, "Of course, I rarely break my promises! I'm so sorry to have worried you, Teacher Tang."
"Hehe, the people most worried about you aren't me, but those two! Especially that girl Xue Ke!" Tang Yuehua laughed, "I really don't know what tricks you used to bewitch a princess like this!"
After stepping down from the stage, surprisingly, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe exchanged a few words with Xue Ke and then hurriedly left, his expression filled with gloom, suggesting that he was not in a good mood.
Tang San and Xue Ke naturally showed concern for Qi Ling, wanting to know why he had only returned now and whether he had encountered any difficulties.
More importantly, they also wanted to know what Qi Ling had gone through in the past six months, where she had gone, and how such a big change had occurred.
"Haha, it's really nothing. I didn't do anything special." Qi Ling smiled casually. "It's just that it seems I went to another time and space, and some things happened there."
Qi Ling's words left the two men utterly bewildered, completely clueless about their meaning. Even if Qi Ling Qi Ling had explained it to them, they might still not have understood what had happened to her.
In summary, under the system's arrangement, Qi Ling has been in another world for the past six months, a place called " Dragon Valley ".
There, countless Dragon Clan lived, and they were the true masters of that place, just like the humans of this world, ruling over it.
Fortunately, although he was human, Qi Ling possessed the aura of the Divine Dragon Emperor, so he was regarded as a legendary hero who had come to save their Dragon Clan.
After another adventure, Qi Ling actually rescued them from their predicament and became their savior.
More importantly, Qi Ling also obtained what he needed most—a Dragon Clan Soul Ring with a lifespan of 890,000 years!