A dragon in the shallows, a teacher for the time being

"Yes."

Instructor Zhang responded respectfully, and then, in an instant, a powerful pressure from the Innate Realm descended upon Qu Yutang.

Qu Yutang trembled, but her fists remained clenched, and she still refused to admit defeat.

Looking at the icy beauty before him, who still stood ramrod straight even under the pressure of his Mid-stage Innate Realm cultivation, Instructor Zhang's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement.

He slowly and deliberately took out a distribution jade slip from his storage bag.

"Qu Yutang, is it?" He glanced at the jade slip, then at Qu Yutang, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Your talent is not bad. However, according to our academy's rules, new students must start from the most basic class."

"Perfect timing," he said, as if remembering something, slapping his forehead and feigning sudden realization, "I heard that the vice dean has recently received a new ' Innate Instructor,' and they're short of students. Why don't you go and report to him?"

Upon hearing this, a burst of suppressed laughter erupted from the surrounding area.

Everyone knows that Dragon Firmament Academy is now completely controlled by the Grand Elder Shi Tianxiong!

He has already firmly grasped all the excellent mentors and resources!

There are only two types of people who are assigned to the vice dean's team.

One type is the unlucky fellow who offended the Grand Elder's faction.

The other one is... utterly useless!

Instructor Zhang's face was filled with undisguised pride.

[I, Zhang, have forged a genuine ' Spirit-Grade Innate '! The ' Hawk Eye Spirit Seal ' I've condensed is a top-tier auxiliary spirit seal, perfectly suited for teaching students and discovering their cultivation flaws!]

[In the entire academy, there's no one more suitable to be a mentor than me!]

[The 'new mentor' assigned to the vice dean's side? Hmph, it's obvious he's just a piece of trash who barely managed to break through to the Mortal-Grade Innate by sheer luck!]

[Let's throw this troublemaker at that piece of trash; perfect match, trash with trash!]

Qu Yutang's pretty face instantly turned icy cold! She clenched her fists tightly!

"Miss Qu," Yun Han quickly stepped forward and whispered, "A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. Let's... bear with it for now."

Yun Qian chimed in, "Yes, Sister Qu, it's just a trash class, isn't it? With your talent, it doesn't matter where you cultivate, right? There's no need to offend Senior Brother Shi and the others over such a trivial matter."

"Hahaha!" Shi Hao felt a surge of vengeful pleasure as he looked at Qu Yutang's humiliated appearance!

He slowly stepped forward, reached out, and was about to tease Qu Yutang's chin, a lewd smile on his face.

"My beauty, don't be angry. If you're willing to be with me, I promise I'll get you into the best Heaven Character Class in the academy, how about it?"

A cold glint One Flash in Qu Yutang's eyes. She took a step back, turned around, and strode quickly toward the direction where the vice dean was without looking back!

"Hmph! You don't know what's good for you!" Shi Hao looked at that stubborn back, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes!

Yun Qian and Yun Han, who were standing nearby, immediately stepped forward and showered Shi Hao with praise and flattery.

Yun Qian's heart was filled with smugness and disdain.

[That Qu Yutang is such an idiot! Can't he see the situation even now?]

Could she still be pinning her hopes on that ' Dongfang Ri '?

[How laughable! That Dongfang Ri is probably already dead, hunted down by the Nirvana Sect!]

[The Nirvana Sect, that's a super sect! Unless, behind Dongfang Ri, there's also a super sect! But is that even possible?]

[What's more! Now, Senior Brother Shi's grandfather is a genuine Foundation Establishment expert! The strongest person in my Cloud Water Dynasty is only at the Innate Fourth Level! It's obvious who is stronger!]

She felt incredibly fortunate and proud of her decision to decisively sever ties with Dongfang Yueming.

On the other side, Dongfang Yueming, holding the jade token, followed the directions and arrived at a... extremely remote, even somewhat dilapidated courtyard.

This is the current headquarters of the vice dean's faction.

The seemingly honest and kind middle-aged mentor's eyes lit up with unparalleled joy the moment he saw Dongfang Yueming!

He strode forward and warmly grasped Dongfang Yueming's hand.

"Welcome! Welcome! Finally, a new colleague has arrived!"

Ever since the Grand Elder announced that the academy would be merged into the Heavenly Star Sect, the lineage of the vice dean has been gradually declining. Most of the instructors have already changed their allegiance and sided with the Grand Elder.

Nowadays, those who can still choose to join their side are extremely rare!

"My name is Wu Qing. May I ask... how is your name?"

"Dongfang Ri."

"Master Dongfang!" Wu Qing said excitedly, "Please wait here for a moment, the Vice Dean... he'll be here shortly!"

He thought to himself, "Finally, another Innate has arrived! Although... he might be a 'trash' rejected by the Grand Elder, but... no matter what, I must keep him here!"

He pointed to the somewhat simple surroundings and explained somewhat awkwardly, "Instructor Dongfang, please don't be fooled by our simple environment. This... this is all for the purpose of tempering the students' will!"

"It's alright." Dongfang Yueming didn't care.

Seeing this, Wu Qing was overjoyed and quickly pressed his advantage. "Professor Dongfang, you've come at the perfect time! There's a basic course for freshmen this afternoon. How about... you teach that class to familiarize yourself with the environment?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yueming thought for a moment.

[Well, since we're already here, there's no harm in talking.]

[Perfect timing, I still need to ask that vice dean about Shi Qing.]

[By the way... let's see if we can get a Foundation Establishment technique from him.]