At this instant, Ye Yunfei had already activated his Sky-Shadow Robe, gaining tenfold speed. He shot out of the palace and stood suspended in mid-air outside.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Inside the palace, all the high-level figures of the Third Hall rushed out.
"Tang Bo, I warn you, stop interfering in this matter. Otherwise, even the Academy Head won't be able to save you!" Elder Dong glared at Tang Bo and said angrily.
"I was the one who brought Ye Yunfei into the Third Hall," Tang Bo said.
"Elder Tang, that's enough!" The Third Hall Master sternly shouted.
"Elder Tang, you don't need to worry about this matter. Rest assured. With their capabilities, they still can't do anything to me." Ye Yunfei sneered.
Given Ye Yunfei's current combat prowess, he wasn't yet a match for Primordial Soul Realm experts. However, with Ye Yunfei's array of techniques and trump cards, making a clean getaway was still well within his means.
"Ye Yunfei, truthfully, we don't wish to take action against you. I hope you don't force our hand. Regarding this transaction, I urge you to consider..." Elder Dong looked at Ye Yunfei and said.
"Save your breath, you old fool. I'll remember today's account. We'll settle it another day!" Ye Yunfei cut off Elder Dong's words, turned around, and prepared to leave.
Swoosh…
The Third Hall Master, Elder Dong, and two other Third Hall elders simultaneously moved, charging toward Ye Yunfei at astonishing speed.
"Ye Yunfei, I'm afraid I can't help you anymore." Tang Bo let out a soft sigh.
Four Primordial Soul Realm experts attacking together was far too formidable. The pressure of the energy they unleashed instantly filled the entire surrounding area.
"He's skilled in a very peculiar concealment technique. Let's work together to seal off this space to prevent him from hiding!" the Third Hall Master said in a low voice as he charged toward Ye Yunfei.
"Do you really think you can seal off this space?" Ye Yunfei replied with a cold laugh.
Ye Yunfei's mastery of spatial energy was far superior to that of these high-ranking Third Hall members. He released his spatial energy, preparing to escape into the void.
Right at this moment.
"Stop!" a shout rang out.
Then, an ordinary-looking old man appeared before the crowd.
"Vice Principal Meng!" All the high-ranking members of the Third Hall were greatly startled.
This old man's surname was Meng; he was a vice principal of the Heavenly Dao Academy!
"What are you doing? As elders, you would actually try to seize things from a junior? Have you no shame? Hall Master Huang, is this how you treat your own student?" That Vice Principal Meng looked at the Third Hall Master and fired off three questions in succession.
This old man's body released no energy pressure at all, serene as an ancient well, yet he still gave off an intangible sense of oppression. All the high-ranking members of the Third Hall acted cautiously in front of this elder, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.
"Dean Meng, he is no longer my student," the Third Hall Master said with a hard front.
"No wonder the overall strength of the Third Hall has been declining over the years. How can an academy develop properly when its hall master is cowardly and risk-averse, picking on the weak while fearing the strong? This student is under my protection. If you dare expel him, you can forget about remaining hall master." Vice Principal Meng said coldly.
The Third Hall Master wore an awkward expression and dared not refute. He understood all too well that his strength was no match for Vice Principal Meng — he wouldn't stand a single blow!
"Ye Yunfei, come with me. I'd like to have a chat with you." Vice Principal Meng turned to Ye Yunfei, revealing a smile as he spoke.
"Dean Meng, I appreciate your kindness. But I have no wish to remain in this Heavenly Dao Academy. Farewell." When Vice Principal Meng appeared, Ye Yunfei had long since subtly shifted his position, putting a considerable distance between himself and the dean.
The reason was that this Vice Principal Meng was a Soul Formation Realm expert! Ye Yunfei knew perfectly well that, given his current strength, facing a Soul Formation Realm expert, escaping might be next to impossible!
This Vice Principal Meng had suddenly popped up, spoke on his behalf for no apparent reason, and now wanted to chat. There was definitely something odd about all this!
"Rest assured, I mean you no ill will. I wish to ask you about my disciple Tang Yang." Vice Principal Meng was momentarily taken aback, but then understood Ye Yunfei's concerns and sent him a sound transmission.
"You're Tang Yang's master?" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be stunned.
He had never expected that Guardian Path Sage's master would be a vice principal of the Heavenly Dao Academy!
"Correct. Tang Yang is my only disciple. You need not be on guard against me. In truth, I knew the moment you entered the academy. If I wanted to harm you, I would have acted long ago." Vice Principal Meng said with a smile.
"Alright. I'll go with you." Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Upon arriving at the Heavenly Dao Academy, besides seeking qualification to enter the Deity Burial Ground, Ye Yunfei had another purpose: to investigate matters regarding Guardian Path Sage. Now that he had encountered Guardian Path Sage's master, having a chat would be worthwhile.
"Let's go." Vice Principal Meng flicked his sleeve, summoning a whirlwind of energy that enveloped Ye Yunfei, causing both to disappear instantly.
"I never imagined Vice Principal Meng would also get involved. It seems we've missed our chance." Elder Dong looked in the direction where Vice Principal Meng and Ye Yunfei had vanished and couldn't help but sigh.
The Third Hall Master's face was somewhat gloomy, and no one knew what he was thinking.
A moment later.
Vice Principal Meng brought Ye Yunfei to a desolate, remote mountain peak and entered a cave dwelling.
After entering, Vice Principal Meng waved his hand, and several illusionary formations materialized, heavily obscuring the entrance of the cave dwelling.
Thus, this cave dwelling was completely isolated from the outside world. Outsiders could no longer perceive the situation inside.
"Tell me about Tang Yang's situation in the Tianxuan Continent." Vice Principal Meng sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion.
"Alright." Ye Yunfei nodded.
Then, Ye Yunfei gave a detailed account of Guardian Path Sage's various deeds in the Tianxuan Continent.
"Tang Yang is a great hero of our Tianxuan Continent. If it weren't for him, our Tianxuan Continent might already have fallen under the control of the Ancient Demon Race, and its people would long since have become demon slaves." Ye Yunfei concluded finally.
"Actually, he took action against the Ancient Demon Race because he has enmity with them. It wasn't necessarily to help the people of your Tianxuan Continent." After listening to Ye Yunfei's account, Vice Principal Meng fell silent for a moment, then sighed and said.
"Regardless of his reasons, his actions saved the Tianxuan Continent. He will forever be a hero of our Tianxuan Continent." Ye Yunfei stated.
The Tianxuan Continent was Ye Yunfei's homeland. For a hero who had saved his homeland, Ye Yunfei felt immense gratitude.
"I understand your meaning." Vice Principal Meng nodded.
"Guardian Path Sage, Guardian Academy… Although Tang Yang left the Heavenly Dao Academy, he never forgot my teachings, nor did he forget the Heavenly Dao Academy. He is a good disciple." Vice Principal Meng suddenly revealed a sad expression and softly sighed.