Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Dragon Clan!

 

Ye Tianming left the hall carrying the small tower, and Qin Lian did not pursue him. However, his expression was very unpleasant. If not for his concern about Nan Ling Zhao, he would have taken action directly.

Meet Yang Lianfrost?

Who is Yang Lianfrost?

That’s the founder of the Galaxy Sect. Such a figure—unless the Galaxy Sect faced extinction, how would he dare disturb her? Moreover, that broken tower addressed Yang Lianfrost directly by name without any respect, which was extremely discourteous.

After leaving the hall with the small tower, Ye Tianming saw that the Galaxy Sect Master hadn’t followed them, and he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He had almost gotten beaten up.

The small tower was still somewhat angry, “Damn it, a tower fallen to the plains gets bullied by dogs. This makes me furious.”

Ye Tianming consoled it: “Tower Ancestor, don’t be angry. It’s not worth making yourself sick over it.”

The small tower complained indignantly, “I’m really angry!”

Ye Tianming: “…….”

After a while, the small tower calmed down considerably and said solemnly: “Little one, I wasn’t deceiving you. I really do know the Galaxy Sect founder.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “I believe you, Tower Ancestor, because you have no reason to joke with me about this.”

The small tower inwardly sighed with relief. It was somewhat afraid of damaging its grand and glorious image in the young man’s heart.

Ye Tianming continued: “Our approach was wrong. Since we rashly asked to see the Galaxy Sect founder, the Sect Master naturally wouldn’t agree. And even for him, he probably can’t just see the founder whenever he wants… So, Tower Ancestor, can you contact the founder directly?”

The small tower replied helplessly, “No, I can’t.”

Ye Tianming immediately felt a headache coming on.

But suddenly he thought of a question and asked, “Tower Ancestor, are you sealed?”

The small tower said: “Yes.”

Ye Tianming was shocked, “Tower Ancestor, you’re so powerful, who could seal you?”

The small tower replied: “My strength isn’t actually that great. My main advantage is wisdom—I possess great wisdom.”

Ye Tianming: “…….”

The small tower said: “Don’t worry, I know some other people. We can find them one by one.”

Ye Tianming asked, “Tower Ancestor, are the people you know not from this era?”

The small tower replied: “Correct.”

Ye Tianming thought for a moment, then tactfully said: “Going directly to find other people’s ancestors might be a bit offensive.”

The small tower: “…….”

Just as Ye Tianming was about to speak, the Inspector’s Seal in his hand began to tremble slightly, followed by Nan Ling Zhao’s voice: “Where are you?”

Ye Tianming quickly looked at the Inspector’s Seal, “Miss Zhao?”

Nan Ling Zhao laughed, “This seal has a voice transmission function. Where are you now?”

Ye Tianming replied: “I’m in the Galaxy System.”

Nan Ling Zhao was very surprised, “How did you end up in the Galaxy System?”

Ye Tianming said: “It’s a long story. Miss Zhao, do you need something from me?”

Nan Ling Zhao said: “Come quickly to the Central Divine Continent… Actually, you probably don’t know the way. I’ll come get you.”

The Inspector’s Seal returned to normal.

Ye Tianming gently stroked the seal in his hand, lost in thought.

Soon after, Nan Ling Zhao found him.

Just as Ye Tianming was about to speak, Nan Ling Zhao grabbed him and said, “Let’s go, we need to head to the Central Divine Continent immediately.”

Ye Tianming: “…….”

Soon, the two arrived at the Central Divine Continent.

Nan Ling Zhao brought him to a mountain. In front of them stood a stone gate with several large characters: Guanxuan Academy.

The signboard was rusty, with the characters for “academy” so faded they were barely visible.

Beyond the stone gate at the mountaintop stood several isolated palaces. These palaces had fallen into disrepair, with much of the outer walls crumbling away.

Ye Tianming was puzzled, “Miss Zhao, is this… Guanxuan Academy?”

Nan Ling Zhao nodded, “This is the Guanxuan Academy of the Central Divine Continent, which is also known as the Continent of Sin.”

Ye Tianming turned to look at Nan Ling Zhao, “Continent of Sin? Why?”

Nan Ling Zhao led him into the academy as she explained, “This goes back to a thousand years ago. At that time, the Central Divine Continent had a super power, the True Dragon Clan. Of course, this matter doesn’t have much to do with the True Dragon Clan, but rather with the super power behind them—the Heavenly Dragon Clan.”

“Heavenly Dragon Clan!”

The small tower suddenly spoke up.

Ye Tianming asked inwardly: “Tower Ancestor?”

The small tower said softly: “It’s nothing, just remembered an old acquaintance.”

Ye Tianming thought to himself: It seems Tower Ancestor must know this Heavenly Dragon Clan.

Nan Ling Zhao continued: “Regarding this Heavenly Dragon Clan, I don’t actually know that much. I only know that back then, their status and power in the Guanxuan Realm far surpassed the Nalan Clan. They truly dominated the court. Later, it’s said the Heavenly Dragon Clan committed a great sin, and all their top experts were slain by the Guanxuan Sword Master. The remaining members were exiled, never to return to the Guanxuan Universe…”

She glanced around and continued, “The ancestral land of the Heavenly Dragon Clan was the Central Divine Continent. Because of the Heavenly Dragon Clan’s actions, this place began to be abandoned by the academy. Gradually, people started calling it the Continent of Sin. The powerful sects and families that were here at that time all moved away to avoid being implicated. With their departure, this place began to decline…”

Ye Tianming asked: “Miss Zhao, you brought me here because the academy is willing to accept me?”

Nan Ling Zhao replied: “My father is currently discussing with their principal. Don’t worry, since my father has personally taken action, he must be confident.”

Ye Tianming said softly: “Thank you.”

Nan Ling Zhao glanced at him and smiled, “We’re friends now, and friends shouldn’t be so formal.”

Ye Tianming nodded without speaking, but he silently remembered many things in his heart.

Nan Ling Zhao suddenly grabbed his hand, “Come on, let’s go eavesdrop on what they’re discussing.”

Ye Tianming: “……”

In a very simple hall, Nan Ling Xun sat opposite an elderly man dressed plainly. This old man was the current principal of the Guanxuan Academy in the Central Divine Continent: Song Shi.

Song Shi sighed softly, “Brother Xun, aren’t you putting me in a difficult position? Look at what the Central Divine Continent has become. Can we withstand the targeting from the Xiao family and the Qingzhou Academy?”

Nan Ling Xun said: “Brother Kong, from what I understand, if the Central Divine Continent finishes last again this time, you’ll lose your qualification to establish an academy, right?”

Song Shi’s expression immediately turned ugly.

According to the rules of the Guanxuan Universe, academies that rank last in ten consecutive Myriad Continent Competitions would lose their qualification to operate.

And as bad luck would have it, the Central Divine Continent had ranked last in nine consecutive Myriad Continent Competitions.

It wasn’t that they weren’t good enough—they simply had no participants.

Nan Ling Xun calmly said: “Since the situation is already this bad, what’s there to fear about it getting worse?”

Song Shi’s face immediately darkened.

Nan Ling Xun continued: “This young man has passed through the Guanxuan Path.”

“Guanxuan Path!”

Hearing this, Song Shi immediately flared up, “Don’t mention the Guanxuan Path to me!!”

Nan Ling Xun asked softly: “Is he still the same?”

Song Shi’s face was expressionless, “What do you think?”

Nan Ling Xun sighed softly, “This young man is different. He’s extraordinary—someone from a lower-tier family who, through self-cultivation, has reached the Minor Tribulation Realm… This is an incredibly rare achievement. If you nurture him well, I can’t guarantee top ten, but top twenty is definitely possible.”

Song Shi still shook his head, “We can’t withstand the revenge from the Qingzhou Academy and the Xiao family.”

Nan Ling Xun continued: “Old Song, why have you stayed here? Isn’t it because you don’t want the academy to lose its qualification? This young man is a tremendous opportunity for you.”

Song Shi continued to shake his head.

Nan Ling Xun said: “My Nan Ling family will sponsor your academy with 100,000 spirit crystals.”

Song Shi immediately replied: “Deal.”

Nan Ling Xun glanced at him and stood up to leave.

Song Shi suddenly asked: “Everyone outside is saying your daughter has taken a liking to him. Is that true?”

Nan Ling Xun glanced at him and said irritably: “None of your damn business.”

With that, he walked outside.

Song Shi chuckled.

After Nan Ling Xun walked outside, he saw Nan Ling Zhao and Ye Tianming standing by a pillar not far away. Nan Ling Zhao had a serious expression that clearly said: I wasn’t eavesdropping.

Beside her, Ye Tianming bowed slightly, “Thank you, Senior.”

Nan Ling Xun walked up to them, his gaze falling on Ye Tianming, which made Nan Ling Zhao somewhat worried.

Nan Ling Xun looked Ye Tianming over and nodded slightly, “Train well here. In this world, without strength, even with boundless rage, all you can do is pull weeds.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Junior will remember this.”

Nan Ling Xun nodded and looked at Nan Ling Zhao beside Ye Tianming, “Let’s go home.”

Nan Ling Zhao turned to Ye Tianming, “Although this academy is backward, the principal and the only instructor are extraordinary. Learn from them well, cultivate diligently, and improve your strength.”

Ye Tianming looked at her, “Take care.”

As he spoke, he handed the Inspector’s Seal back to her.

Nan Ling Zhao took the seal and placed a storage ring in his hand, then smiled, “Take care.”

With that, she turned and left with Nan Ling Xun.

Ye Tianming gripped the storage ring tightly as he watched Nan Ling Zhao’s retreating figure in the distance.

When the father and daughter reached the horizon, Nan Ling Zhao suddenly asked, “Father, you seem to no longer care whether I like him or not.”

Nan Ling Xun calmly replied: “Do you think that your father did all this with a condition—that you must cut off all relations with him in the future?”

Nan Ling Zhao immediately said: “Father, you’re not that kind of person.”

Nan Ling Xun looked at her, “What I said to you earlier wasn’t because I looked down on that young man, nor was it to force you to make any choice. As the clan leader, I had to say those things because your actions concern the safety of our entire Nan Ling clan.”

He paused, then continued: “And as a father, I’m proud of what you’ve done. In the entire Guanxuan Realm, from the Outer Cabinet to the Supervision Department, the Inspection Department, the Inner Cabinet… no one compares to my daughter. They are all corrupt individuals. If you had lived in the era of the Guanxuan Sword Master, you would have been the second Fang Yu, and our Nan Ling clan would have been honored because of you.”

Nan Ling Zhao’s eyes grew moist, “Father…”

Nan Ling Xun said solemnly: “But I’m not just your father; I’m also the leader of the Nan Ling clan. Daughter, I hope you understand this principle. You’re not just an Inspector; you’re also the next leader of our Nan Ling family. In your actions, you can’t just think of yourself; you must also consider the family. This is also your responsibility. Never be ‘skilled in planning for the country but clumsy in planning for yourself.’ I hope you live a safe and peaceful life.”

Nan Ling Zhao nodded, “Father, I understand.”

Nan Ling Xun nodded with satisfaction.

Nan Ling Zhao added: “I made a mistake this time.”

Nan Ling Xun looked at Nan Ling Zhao, who said coldly: “Not all disciples from prestigious families and sects are bad. To accomplish great things, I can’t rely on myself alone. I must gather a group of like-minded young people from illustrious backgrounds. I need to unite them and forge them into a powerful force to eventually destroy the Xiao family and all unlawful prestigious families and sects.”

Nan Ling Xun nearly fainted.

You understand nothing.

So all my words were wasted?