At the Eight Gate Sect headquarters, Lan Hong met Ruo Lin and Su Qian. Su Qian's first impression of Lan Hong was that he was unfathomable—mysterious and powerful.
"Please, have a seat. May I ask what brings you here?"
"May I ask your esteemed name and where you come from?"
"Lan Hong, from beyond this continent."
"Beyond the continent?"
"You can rest assured. I have no interest in Jia Nan Academy. I simply don't want the Black Corner Region to remain in chaos, since this is the foothold I have chosen."
"Unifying the Black Corner Region is no simple matter. Do you truly possess the strength to do so?"
"Then what kind of strength do you think would be enough?"
Lan Hong's aura instantly pressed down on Su Qian. Su Qian immediately felt as though a massive weight was bearing down on him, and he had an urge to drop to his knees.
However, the pressure came and went quickly. Ruo Lin, standing beside him, felt nothing at all.
"Elder Su Qian, what's wrong?"
"I-I'm fine. I understand Your Excellency's strength now. I was presumptuous. With Your Excellency overseeing the Black Corner Region, I imagine it will be impossible for it to fall into chaos again."
"I have long admired Jia Nan Academy. Would it be possible for me to pay a visit?"
"Of course. If Your Excellency is willing to come, I will welcome you with open arms."
After chatting for a while longer, Su Qian and Ruo Lin finally left and returned to Jia Nan Academy.
"Elder Su Qian, is he really that strong? He didn't look like it at all. He seemed about the same age as the students in the academy."
"Shh! He is a Dou Saint. Don't spout nonsense."
"A Dou Saint! Elder Su Qian,