As the time for the grand event drew near,
Chang Le Academy grew increasingly lively.
The Academy's grand event wasn't just an important occasion for the school; it also attracted the attention of all seven counties of Chang Le.
Many noble families, including royal and noble bloodlines, had already arrived at the academy, preparing to attend the event.
But this year, unlike the past,
there was an extraordinary guest—
“This time, the grand event will even have royal members attending!”
“Of course, I heard about it. And it's not just any royal member—it's the Ninth Prince, the son of the reigning emperor!”
“The Ninth Prince?!”
The Academy was buzzing with shock and awe.
The Ninth Prince, the ninth son of the Emperor, had a status so high that it was unimaginable.
Chang Le Academy, ranked last among the seven major academies, was located in the extreme southern part of the empire, far from the imperial capital. Because of this, no royal family members had ever shown interest in visiting.
But this time, it wasn't just any royal, it was the Ninth Prince himself!
“I must perform well, and try to catch the Ninth Prince's eye!”
“You're dreaming! Only those at the top ranks of the academy have a chance of getting noticed by the Ninth Prince.”
“...”
The blunt words silenced many.
If one could catch the Ninth Prince's attention, their future would be nothing short of brilliant!
Titles, resources—everything would be at their disposal.
“Don't bother with the Ninth Prince. There are other royal and noble figures, especially the Blood-Yong Marquis. If you could serve under him, it would be no worse than serving the Ninth Prince!”
Someone chimed in.
“Right, the name Blood-Yong Marquis is known not just in Chang Le County, but even in the imperial capital. He's even been summoned by the Emperor himself!”
—
In the Inner Palace.
“Dad!”
The voice was filled with joy.
Cheng Qingman pushed open the door and saw a familiar figure.
The man stood nearly ten feet Great, his build massive, his face square and sturdy, with thick brows and large eyes.
A deep, gruesome scar ran across his face from his right temple to his left chin.
Though his cultivation was hidden, he still exuded an intimidating aura, like an ancient beast temporarily retracting its claws, ready to unleash destruction at any moment.
“Man'er,”
Cheng Tiancang smiled slightly.
“I thought you were only going to arrive on the day the grand event started.”
Cheng Qingman approached excitedly.
“This year's grand event has my dear daughter participating, of course I have to come early. Otherwise, if I'm late, I'll never hear the end of it from you!”
Cheng Tiancang laughed.
“You're smart!”
Cheng Qingman raised her chin proudly.
“By the way, I heard from Uncle Gong that you've made a friend from the Outer Academy, someone who comprehended martial momentum at the True Aperture Realm.”
Cheng Tiancang said.
“Mm-hmm!”
When talking about Luo Mu, Cheng Qingman nodded enthusiastically.
“His name is Luo Mu, and his talent is simply terrifying. I rarely truly admire anyone, but he's the one exception.”
“To think someone like him would emerge from the Outer Academy.”
Cheng Tiancang slowly said.
To comprehend martial momentum at the True Aperture Realm...
If one had royal blood, it might make sense because they could inherit their ancestor's power.
But for a commoner, it was truly astonishing.
Even when he was younger, he had barely grasped it at the Spirit Sea Realm.
“You see...”
Cheng Qingman glanced at her father with a glint of hope in her eyes.
Cheng Tiancang smiled faintly.
He knew exactly what his daughter was thinking.
She likely wanted him to help pull Luo Mu into their camp.
“A genius like him? Do you really think he needs my assistance?”
Cheng Tiancang shook his head, “A golden opportunity will always shine through, just like this grand event. So many important people have arrived, even the Ninth Prince himself.”
“If he performs well, there will be a rto greatness for him.”
“My point is, you should go meet him sooner. You're always short of capable people, aren't you?”
Cheng Qingman said.
“I need people, yes, but the Luo Mu you're talking about is a hidden dragon. Once he emerges, he will soar, and he won't stay under me for long.”
Cheng Tiancang patted his daughter's shoulder.
Upon hearing this,
Cheng Qingman opened her mouth but found herself speechless.
It made sense.
Luo Mu's talent was beyond belief, and his speed in cultivation was terrifying.
Perhaps, in a few years, he would even catch up to her father.
“You've done well. Making friends with such a genius will bring nothing but benefits to our Cheng family,”
Cheng Tiancang said with a smile.
“Hehe,”
Cheng Qingman grinned, not thinking too much about it.
“By the way, I heard the Ninth Prince has arrived. I didn't expect even such royal figures would come to our Chang Le Seven Counties.”
“Because the one above him is nearly finished.”
Cheng Tiancang casually and directly said.
At these words,
Cheng Qingman's pupils constricted slightly.
Her sharp mind quickly grasped the meaning behind his words.
She immediately understood why the Ninth Prince had come to Chang Le Seven Counties.
It seemed as though...
For a moment, Cheng Qingman felt as if she had sensed a storm on the horizon.
“A time of great struggle is inevitable.”
Cheng Tiancang turned his gaze to the sky, where the clouds were so red they seemed to burn like fire.
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