I Want to Challenge Senior Brother Cao!

"This student greets you, sir."

"Disciple greets Master."

In the courtyard, Ximen Ye and Qin Yun saw two familiar figures appear and excitedly stood up from their stone chairs. It wasn't because they had been troubled by their fellow disciples from the Dao Dao-Seeking Academy, but because they had finally seen their master.

No need for formalities.

Xiao Chen and Ye Beixuan said in unison.

The two then exchanged a glance with their disciples before leading them away from the External Affairs Institute and flying towards the Miscellaneous Dao Institute.

Compared to Ximen Ye's restraint, Qin Yun was beaming with excitement, his mouth agape in a wide grin.

Ye Beixuan looked at the young man and said with a smile, "You've come at just the right time."

Qin Yun said with a smile, "Master is right. This disciple did indeed want to come and see the brilliance of my two senior uncles. It has been more than ten years since I last saw Master and my senior uncles after parting ways in Sword-Forging City."

"No."

Ye Beixuan interrupted him, "What I meant was that you arrived right on time for lunch, so drink less later and don't embarrass yourself."

"Your disciple obeys."

Qin Yun replied with a frustrated expression. He really wanted to say, "Back in Sword-Forging City, I was practically invincible when it came to drinking. How could I possibly get drunk and embarrass myself?"

Ye Beixuan could easily see through this kid's thoughts. He must have spent his past life drowning his sorrows in alcohol, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to obtain the key to the Desolate Ancient City.

"Don't compare your master's wine to those ordinary wines outside."

Qin Yun: "..."

Why do I feel like my master understands me better than I understand myself?

As they spoke, they landed on Miaomiao Mountain.

As soon as Xiao Chen landed, he said, "Aye, tomorrow I will personally test your swordsmanship. If you pass, you can become my disciple; if you fail, you will go to the Sword Dao Institute to continue your training."

""yes.""

Ximen Ye didn't see anything wrong with it and quietly followed behind Xiao Chen.

Before long, the four of them arrived at the main courtyard.

Xiao Chen and Ye Beixuan were the first to bow to Chu Feng, who was seated in the main seat. "Master, we have brought our disciple back."

Chu Feng put down his wine glass and turned his gaze to the two young men. Although these two young men possessed good fortune, they were merely ordinary people within the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Ximen Ye and Qin Yun felt his gaze and immediately knelt down to pay their respects.

"Disciple Ximen Ye."

"Disciple Qin Yun."

"Greetings, Grandmaster!"

No need for formalities.

Chu Feng said calmly, "Sit down."

"Thank you, Grandmaster, for the seat."

The two of them talked and each found a seat at the very back of the table.

The banquet continued.

Chu Feng and Head Deacon Bai chatted and drank, and everyone seemed to be having a great time.

In the corner, Qin Yun had fallen asleep under the table at some point. When Ye Beixuan saw this, his eyelids twitched slightly involuntarily. This kid is really speechless!

After the banquet ended, Ye Beixuan reluctantly took his disciple back to his own courtyard.

Nothing happened that night.

The next day, early morning.

Ximen Ye got up to cultivate as usual, but he didn't know where to go to cultivate.

As he was pondering, a familiar voice came from behind him.

"Come with me."

Ximen Ye turned around and saw Xiao Chen, respectfully replying, "Yes, sir."

Xiao Chen led Ximen Ye toward his usual place of cultivation. Along the way, Ximen Ye saw a group of his uncles and aunts cultivating.

It's alarming when you look at it.

Each of these senior uncles and aunts possessed unique skills, and just one glance from them almost made his Dao heart waver.

Xiao Chen noticed Ximen Ye's unusual behavior and asked, "What's wrong?"

Ximen Ye respectfully replied, "Sir, aren't my martial uncles and aunts far too powerful? Why do I rarely hear of the renowned figures other than my second martial uncle?"

"Because they joined the sect late, but each of them is a first-rate genius. It's just that they haven't done anything earth-shattering yet, but soon your Uncle-Master Nie will be famous Mysterious Heaven."

Xiao Chen spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Master Uncle?"

Ximen Ye looked puzzled. "Master, aren't you the eldest disciple of our grandmaster?"

Xiao Chen: "He is the eldest disciple, but Senior Brother Nie entered the Dao-Seeking Academy before me, so we each have our own perspective."

Ximen Ye's mind was still a bit confused. "How should this disciple address that person?"

"Just call him Master Uncle."

Xiao Chen stopped in his tracks. Seeing that no one was around, he said calmly, "Let's begin."

"Promise."

Ximen Ye then remembered what he had come here for today.

"Draw your sword against me!"

Xiao Chen's tone remained the same as usual.

Yes, sir.

Looking into Xiao Chen's sharp gaze, Ximen Ye subconsciously closed his eyes. Even though he had mastered that sword technique, the fear this man instilled in him was deep in his heart.

If he saw the other party, he wouldn't even have the courage to draw his sword.

"Clang!"

He thrust his sword toward Xiao Chen.

After the sword strike, Xiao Chen's voice rang out.

"You've passed. Accompany me to the student records office to complete the enrollment procedures."

After Xiao Chen finished speaking, he turned and left.

The Dao-Seeking Academy's Grand Ceremony for the Holy Son was held as scheduled.

The students had heard that two new members had joined the Dao-Seeking Academy, one of whom had become a disciple of Holy Son Xiao.

But this had no impact on the general public; on the contrary, it inspired many people to consider becoming disciples of the Great Sage sons.

What an Rogue Cultivator from overseas can do, they can certainly do as well.

The square was packed with people today.

Apart from some disciples who were away or in seclusion, all the disciples of the Dao-Seeking Academy came to the square to watch the ceremony.

In addition, many forces, large and small, sent people to witness this moment.

"The Ten Chief Ministers have arrived!"

With a loud shout from the crowd, ten figures descended from the sky.

The one leading the group was Chu Feng, who was the main character of the day and the strongest among the ten chiefs. Even though the other nine chiefs had become Half-Saint, no one questioned Chu Feng's strength.

We pay our respects to all the chief lords.

No need for formalities.

After Chu Feng finished speaking, he led the group of chief members to their seats. Today, he was wearing a light gold robe, and his every move exuded the aura of a superior. No one dared to meet his gaze.

Behind him Great Sage Golden Wing and Bing Yan stood on either side.

After everyone was seated, the dean's figure soon descended from the sky.

We respectfully welcome the Dean.

No need for formalities.

The dean stroked his beard with a smile and walked down from the sky step by step. He did not deliberately exude any pressure, but the appearance of the Saint made everyone else pale in comparison.

The representatives from the holy site who came to observe the ceremony felt a chill run down their spines when they saw the dean. This man was becoming increasingly terrifying; they wondered when he would take that step.

After the dean arrived, Ming Chonglou from the External Affairs Institute took over the role of master of ceremonies, stood up, and began a lengthy speech.

"..."

After a series of rituals including offering sacrifices to Heaven and informing ancestors.

Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian received the Holy Sons' Crown from the Dean, officially becoming the Holy Sons of the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Seeing this, Ming Chonglou stepped forward again and said, "According to the ceremony, the Holy Sons of the Dao-Seeking Academy must accept challenges from heroes across the land. I wonder which fellow Daoist would like to witness the skills of the Great Sage Sons of the Dao-Seeking Academy?"

The room fell silent upon hearing this.

This process was originally used by the Great Sage to establish their authority; there was no deep-seated hatred involved, so no one would want to embarrass themselves.

Xiao Chen swept his gaze over everyone present with an air of authority, but no one spoke up.

Cao Youqian, standing to the side, was full of vigor, his eyes brimming with excitement.

Just when everyone thought no one would make a move, a gloomy voice came from the crowd of people from the Dao-Seeking Academy.

"I want to challenge Senior Brother Cao and see if he's truly qualified to become a Holy Son!!!"