Celestial Dragon Sword Venerable

"Ye Tianling, are you headed to the War Dragon Academy for the assessment this time? Could it be we were all wrong, and you’re not yet twenty?"

Jiang Wannian was somewhat puzzled.

He wasn’t clear on Ye Tianling’s circumstances.

Lin Yuyan hadn’t mentioned this either.

As Jiang Wannian and Ye Tianling spoke, the entire Flying Ship immediately fell silent. Everyone was focused on their conversation.

Even Yuan Haoning found herself captivated by Jiang Wannian’s charm, unable to look away.

’Ye Tianling sighed to himself but felt no dissatisfaction. The charm of the Celestial Spirit Race was truly extraordinary.’

"Yes, in fact, I still have about half a month to go. Maybe I just look old for my age."

Ye Tianling said with a smile.

"Half a month... That’s practically the same thing."

Lin Yuyan was speechless.

’She couldn’t shake the feeling that the Ye Tianling of today was a bit strange.’

’Old for his age...’

If Yuan Haoning weren’t in such a bad mood, she would have wanted to make a snarky comment right then and there.

"Pfft..."

"This Ye Tianling is actually pretty funny."

"I know about him. He used to be an idiot... Looks like he’s recovered now."

"He looks incredibly handsome and distinguished. His looks aren’t any worse than Profounder Jiang Wannian’s, but his aura is a little strange."

"It’s not strange, more... world-weary. Who knows what he’s been through. His Soul Qi feels very profound."

"That’s a sign of depth. Those who have a profound Enlightenment Dao often carry that kind of aura."

"How can a young man like him have a profound Enlightenment Dao? No matter how talented he is, he’s only twenty. It’s probably related to his Soul Talent, especially since even the Lord Guardian values him."

"That’s right. Even with Profounder Jiang Wannian’s talent, he didn’t receive a single ’not bad’ from her."

"Breaking through in three months is so difficult. But this Ye Tianling... he seems very down-to-earth, very likable."

...

A few Cultivators couldn’t help but discuss Ye Tianling’s circumstances amongst themselves.

They also found some of Ye Tianling’s answers quite interesting.

"Since you’re not yet twenty, you can indeed take the assessment. And with your Soul Talent, it’s even less of an issue. When the time comes, you can simply tell the assessing instructors how highly Lord Fu Yi thinks of you. That way, you might get a better result."

Jiang Wannian suggested.

Ye Tianling smiled. "Thank you for the guidance, Profounder Wannian."

"It’s nothing. Although you’ve fallen behind by many Realms, and Realms are important, they aren’t everything. For people like us, being able to form complete Battle Power Dao Patterns is what’s most important."

Jiang Wannian added.

He wasn’t holding anything back.

His words earned unanimous praise from the many Cultivators on the Flying Ship.

A chorus of agreement followed.

’Ye Tianling was also somewhat gratified.’

At least the atmosphere on the Flying Ship was quite harmonious.

The rest of the journey wasn’t lonely. Jiang Wannian spoke of some basic common knowledge, as well as the peerless young geniuses and prodigies within the War Dragon Academy.

As he spoke of these things, his voice was filled with a clear sense of yearning.

It was then that Ye Tianling gradually realized that everything Jiang Wannian had said before was true.

At the War Dragon Academy, Jiang Wannian was truly just at the bottom of the upper echelon, not nearly as outstanding as Lin Yuyan and Yuan Haoning believed him to be.

Lin Yuyan and Yuan Haoning, however, thought Jiang Wannian was just being humble—after all, his public achievements were nothing short of brilliant.

’But Ye Tianling knew he was telling the truth. In his eyes, he knew exactly what a true genius looked like.’

’Putting others aside, Lord Fu Yi herself was likely a peerless prodigy in her youth, perhaps even comparable to a Goddess!’

...

「The Flying Ship came to a stop in a plaza outside the War Dragon Academy in Qianyang Prefecture.」

Ye Tianling and Yuan Haoning stepped off the Flying Ship and onto a vast plaza.

The plaza was a sea of people, incredibly crowded.

Jiang Wannian and Lin Yuyan, however, didn’t land here. As students of the War Dragon Academy, they had already teleported away through a separate channel.

"Do you always think you’re a cut above everyone else? I don’t think that’s the right attitude to have—not if you want to live a long life."

Yuan Haoning said bluntly after walking alongside Ye Tianling for a moment.

"My attitude is wrong? I’ve actually been quite restrained."

Ye Tianling replied calmly.

"If you don’t want to hear it, I won’t say any more."

Yuan Haoning said coldly.

’Ye Tianling understood what Yuan Haoning meant, and he knew she genuinely had his best interests at heart.’

"You don’t know me. So don’t try to judge my way of doing things by your own standards. Some things aren’t as simple as you think. There are reasons and consequences for my actions."

Ye Tianling said earnestly.

"It’s fine for you to have your own personality, to be proud and unyielding. I used to be very proud, too. But you have to know when to show that pride. Your attitude toward Lord Fu Yi was far too indifferent, as if you were facing a peer. It was only because of Lord Fu Yi’s magnanimity that she didn’t hold it against you.

Otherwise, you would have been in real danger.

When a Daoist Ancestor is angered, a million corpses fall. The dignity of a Daoist Ancestor cannot be offended. Do you understand?"

Yuan Haoning said grimly.

"Are Daoist Ancestors really that impressive?"

Ye Tianling retorted.

"Daoist Ancestors are *incredibly* impressive! And if you’re going to keep acting like this toward the Upper Ranks, then you’d better teach me the method to break free quickly so we can go our separate ways! I don’t want to be struck down by a Daoist Ancestor before I’ve even had my revenge."

Yuan Haoning’s voice was frigid.

’Ye Tianling felt a pang of disappointment.’

"Fine. Once I’ve handled my business at the War Dragon Academy and gotten settled, I’ll teach you the method to break free. Consider it... a form of compensation."

Ye Tianling murmured.

"Hm? What did you say?"

Yuan Haoning’s heart skipped a beat. She seemed to have instinctively grasped something and immediately questioned him.

"It’s nothing. Let’s leave it at that. I know you like Jiang Wannian. If I get the chance, I’ll set you two up."

Ye Tianling had lost all interest in the conversation. He spoke lightly, but his tone had grown several shades colder.

"Set us up? Are you mocking me? And yes, I’ll admit I like him, but it’s the kind of admiration you have for an idol! His talent and abilities are worthy of respect and envy, but that’s all it is! Don’t get the wrong idea. Since I agreed to be your Maid, I will be sure to remember my duties and responsibilities!

If my warnings make you uncomfortable or feel like you’re being attacked, then I’ll just stop talking from now on!"

Yuan Haoning was getting angry now, too.

At the same time, she felt a strong sense of revulsion at Ye Tianling’s offer to "set them up."

Even she herself didn’t know why.

She had just grasped onto some fleeting thought, but suddenly, it vanished like a streak of Flowing Light, gone in an instant.

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