"Boss, wait for us!"
Wu Heishan hurriedly chased after him.
Xiao Hui and Yuan Dayong also followed Ye Yunfei.
"Boss, you were truly magnificent today!
One palm sent Feng Yun'ao toppling over, I really enjoyed watching that!"
"And that Qin An, so what if he broke through to the Yuan Foundation Realm? Heavenly Spirit Body? Still got blasted away by a single punch from you, Boss!"
"Boss, you are the undisputed champion!"
...
Wu Heishan walked beside Ye Yunfei, shamelessly heaping on the flattery, his expression animated and lively.
Xiao Hui also walked beside Ye Yunfei, her beautiful eyes fixed on him, shimmering with a faint, unique light.
Apart from Wu Heishan and the Hui siblings, another person quickly caught up with Ye Yunfei.
It was Dugu Huan!
However, Dugu Huan was of a taciturn disposition, not one for many words, so he remained silent.
A short while later.
They returned to the area designated for the new students.
Dugu Huan looked at Ye Yunfei, seeming to have something to say.
Ye Yunfei waved his hand, sending a jade slip flying out to land before Dugu Huan.
"This is the Thousand Extremities Saber technique. Take it back, study and cultivate it well."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Thank you!"
Dugu Huan took the jade slip in hand, extremely excited. With a thud, he knelt down to Ye Yunfei, performing a deep bow of respect.
Then, he flew back to his residence as if on wings, to begin studying and cultivating the Thousand Extremities Saber.
"Alright.
You three should also go back and cultivate properly.
Especially you two, you're only at the Sacred Realm, that's far too low."
Ye Yunfei said to the trio of Wu Heishan and the others.
"Ye Yunfei, you are right.
Our strength is indeed far too lacking."
Xiao Hui nodded.
Recalling today's matches, particularly her loss to Qin An, made her feel somewhat frustrated.
They had both come from the Eastern Domain, yet Qin An had actually broken through to the Yuan Foundation Realm.
Having awakened her True Phoenix physique, Xiao Hui had subtly developed a sense of the True Phoenix clan's pride and was no longer willing to lag behind others.
"Don't worry, Boss, I'll head back and go into seclusion right now, aiming to break through to the True Condensation Realm," Wu Heishan declared, patting his chest.
"I will also strive to reach the True Condensation Realm," Yuan Dayong also said.
After speaking, Wu Heishan and Yuan Dayong turned and left, returning to their residences to begin closed-door cultivation.
In truth, today's matches had also left a deep impact on both of them.
"Ye Yunfei, you've offended those three important figures. They will probably come looking for trouble," Xiao Hui said, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ye Yunfei, showing a trace of worry.
"Don't worry.
I'm not afraid of them."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"They're too powerful, you're no match for them.
It's best to be careful," Xiao Hui advised.
"It's of no consequence.
Even if those three old fools don't come looking for me, sooner or later I'll go find them.
I'm not someone to be trifled with."
Ye Yunfei said with a cold laugh.
Having once been a Heavenly Emperor, Ye Yunfei's temperament was not one to suffer disrespect.
He had committed Fengyun Chi and the other two to memory.
"You..."
Xiao Hui was left speechless.
This guy was just too arrogant!
"In any case, you should be careful.
I'm going back to cultivate."
Xiao Hui gave Ye Yunfei a glare with her beautiful eyes, then turned and left.
Watching Xiao Hui's lovely, graceful departing figure, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but reveal a smile.
Afterward, Ye Yunfei returned to his own small courtyard and entered the secret chamber.
Inside the chamber.
"It seems the top-tier experts on the Tianxuan Continent are those at the Grotto-Heaven Realm," Ye Yunfei thought to himself, sitting cross-legged.
"With my current strength, I can only barely fight late Yuan Foundation Realm practitioners.
Once I encounter Xuan Liquid Realm or Grotto-Heaven Realm experts, I still lack even the power to protect myself.
It seems I must hurry to improve my strength."
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
Ye Yunfei understood that from now on, he would certainly be targeted by these three factions: the Fengyun Family, the Xiao Family, and the Shenfeng Sect.
This was because the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel technique he had displayed was far too advanced.
In the world of martial artists, seizing cultivation techniques, combat skills, and resources was an eternal theme.
Fengyun Chi, Xiao Qianfeng, and Wei Wuji would definitely not give up easily.
At the same time.
Within a palace in the core region of Hudao Academy.
Xie Changkong sat in the center, with Dean Shangguan, Dean Zhou, and several other ordinary elders of the academy seated on either side.
"Dean Xie, how did you get injured?
Was it truly from an attack by enemies from beyond our borders?" Dean Shangguan asked Xie Changkong.
Dean Zhou and the other ordinary elders also looked at Xie Changkong.
"Six months ago.
I suddenly received news that a force of external enemies planned to breach the boundary barrier to invade the Tianxuan Continent.
Thus, the six Guardian Elders and I immediately set out for Hujie City to investigate.
Unexpectedly, before we even reached Hujie City, we were suddenly ambushed by a group of experts whose identities were unknown.
The six Guardian Elders and I were all seriously injured. Fortunately, we managed to escape by giving it our all.
Afterwards, we entered Hujie City to recover."
Xie Changkong said.
"The six Guardian Elders are also injured!"
Dean Shangguan and the other senior academy figures were greatly shocked.
One had to know that Xie Changkong and the six Guardian Elders were the seven strongest experts of Hudao Academy, the pillars upholding the institution.
The very reason Hudao Academy was one of the top forces on the Tianxuan Continent was because these seven experts were overseeing it.
Now, all seven experts were injured!
This was not good news for Hudao Academy.
Pah!
At that moment, Xie Changkong suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his vitality instantly wilting.
"Dean Xie!"
The several senior academy figures were alarmed.
"There's no need for surprise.
Earlier, I forcefully took action, aggravating the wounds within my body."
Xie Changkong said.
Mere movement could worsen his injuries?!
The academy leaders were all horrified. Only now did they understand just how severe Xie Changkong's injuries were.
"Dean Xie, how are the Guardian Elders' wounds?"
Dean Shangguan asked.
"They are similar to mine," Xie Changkong sighed.
Hearing this, Dean Shangguan, Dean Zhou, and the few ordinary elders felt a heavy weight settle in their hearts.
The seven most powerful experts of Hudao Academy were all injured so gravely! This was a heavy blow to the academy.
"Dean Xie, do you believe those who launched the attack were truly enemies from beyond our borders?" Dean Shangguan inquired.
"It's difficult to say.
It's also possible they are from our own Tianxuan Continent.
I suspect someone intends to move against our Hudao Academy.
We must be extra vigilant during this period."
Xie Changkong said with a grave expression.
The other senior figures also felt the weight of the situation.
"Our Hudao Academy has never really provoked anyone; why would someone suddenly want to act against us?" Dean Zhou said.
"It is likely because of the Guardian Stele," Xie Changkong said.
"Someone wants to seize the Guardian Stele!"
Hearing Xie Changkong's words, the senior figures were shocked.
"Correct.
That is the most probable reason," Xie Changkong nodded.