After her senior sister was reborn, she actually became a powerful and arrogant protagonist?!

"Gourd, how long have I been in seclusion?"

Calming down from the joy of advancement, Chu Luobai looked at the earth spirit perched on the gourd.

"Master, you've finally woken up! You've been in seclusion for half a month."

Hulu nestled on Chu Luobai's shoulder and affectionately rubbed its head against Chu Luobai's cheek.

“Master, you don’t know how annoying those people were when you were in seclusion. They kept attacking our illusion. There was a powerful one among them who almost broke down the gate of the illusion.”

"To prevent them from disturbing Master, I simply shut down the entire illusion. I didn't expect that you would wake up as soon as I turned it off..."

Seeing Hulu's cautious expression, Chu Luobai reached out and gently patted her head twice.

"Thank you for protecting me, gourd."

Knowing that Chu Luobai didn't blame him, the gourd became active again.

"Hmph, I am the earth spirit in charge of the entire blessed land, this little thing is nothing to me."

"Alright, alright, can our amazing little gourd send me out first?"

Chu Luobai chuckled. This earth spirit's personality really did seem like something that the legendary unrestrained swordsman could cultivate.

..........................................

Tianyuan Dynasty, Mingyue Academy.

Yuan Zhi frowned, staring intently at the air with a heavy expression.

The once dark secret realm has completely disappeared.

He had tried countless methods these past few days, even enlisting the Emperor's help, but still could not reopen the entrance to the secret realm.

"The eldest disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect has gone missing at my Bright Moon Academy. Although Xiao Xuancheng said he wouldn't pursue the matter, what if his master comes knocking on our door..."

"Moreover, Chu Luobai's reputation as a genius who could stir up the righteous energy of heaven and earth out of thin air has already been known to those powerful forces, and even the Zongheng Academy has come to ask me for him."

"Mingyue Academy is in danger, and the Tianyuan Dynasty is in danger."

Yuan Zhi shook his head. He never imagined that a poetry gathering could bring him such a devastating disaster.

"Dean, there's no need to worry so much."

Outside the door, Feng Xiuquan spoke loudly and slowly walked in.

Yuan Zhi looked at Mu Yurou, who was following behind Feng Xiuquan and chatting happily, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"I had heard long ago that Feng Xiuquan had gotten involved with a disciple of the Xiaoyao Peak lineage of the Sword Sect, but I never expected it to be true."

"With her own senior sister's fate unknown, she still has the mind to have fun. I wonder if Chu Luobai's disappearance was her doing."

Yuan Zhi thought to himself, feeling that the sects on the mountain were like dragon's dens and tiger's lair, and that a slight mistake in the fight between cultivators could lead to their annihilation.

"The dean didn't seem very happy to see me?"

"What are you saying, Second Prince? Why should I be worried? You should know the answer."

After exchanging a few words and pulling at each other, Feng Xiuquan pulled Mu Yurou to his side.

"This is Mu Yurou from Xiaoyao Peak, also known as Fairy Mu. She is a close friend of Xiao Xuancheng, the Sword Sect disciple who led the team. Fairy Mu stayed here to investigate whether Chu Luobai's disappearance is related to our Tianyuan Dynasty."

"Now, Rou'er has found out that it was you, Chu Luobai, who violated the restrictions in the secret realm without authorization, which led to your death and dissipation. It has nothing to do with the Tianyuan Dynasty or the Mingyue Academy."

"The restrictions on the secret realm are dangerous and should not be touched in the first place, don't you agree, Dean Yuan?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhi's heart sank, and his gaze darted back and forth between Feng Xiuquan and Mu Yurou.

This letter from Xiuquan is intended to use this opportunity to tie the entire Mingyue Academy to him.

If he agrees today, then Mingyue Academy and Feng Xiuquan will become accomplices, bound together in the same boat for life.

However, if they refuse, and if the Qingyun Sword Sect comes to hold them accountable in the future, the Mingyue Academy will be the one to be held responsible.

Yuan Zhi fell into a long silence.

"Indeed, as the Second Prince said, the restrictions in the secret realm cannot be touched, and even cultivators at the Void Refinement Realm are no exception once they are touched."

"Dean Yuan is indeed a smart man."

Feng Xiuquan clapped his hands and laughed.

"I heard that the vice dean of the academy was out of his mind after returning from the secret realm? That won't do. I have a good candidate in mind. What do you think, Dean Yuan?"

Yuan Zhi's gaze darkened slightly.

Asking for the position of vice dean right off the bat—Feng Xiuquan's appetite is far too great.

"If it is the Second Prince's recommendation, I will naturally approve of it. It's just a pity that the academy has already stated that the vice dean will be decided at this academy assembly."

"If the Second Prince had come earlier, this unnecessary battle could have been avoided."

Feng Xiuquan was displeased that this old fox had such a trick up his sleeve.

However, he didn't expect to get Yuan Zhi to compromise with just a few words.

"Even so, I will not make things difficult for Dean Yuan. However, I have heard that people from outside the academy can also participate in the academy assembly, and those who perform well can become guest elders of the academy?"

"As the only cultivator who has achieved Qi Refining in this Poetry Saint Competition, Dean Yuan wouldn't refuse to give Rou'er even a spot to participate, would he?"

"It is an honor for Mingyue Academy that Fairy Mu is willing to participate in the academy conference."

If Chu Luobai were still here, he would probably be able to dominate the entire field and win the championship.

Although Mu Yurou has also managed to draw in Qi, the gap between her and a true prodigy is still quite significant.

Meanwhile, inside the inn.

As Qiu Lin opened the door, a blue talisman was floating in the center of the room.

"This was sent by Senior Brother Zhao. Could something have happened within the sect?"

As spiritual energy flowed into the talisman, a golden light flickered, and Zhao Jingren's voice emanated from within it.

"After Xiao Xuancheng returned to the sect, he used the excuse that Chu Luobai had triggered the taboo and deserved it herself to appease the elders. Now the elders plan to summon you and Mu Yurou back for questioning, so be prepared."

"As expected, Xiao Xuancheng has always held a grudge against Senior Sister. Now that Mu Yurou and Feng Xiuquan are colluding together, they will definitely give false testimony."

"The only option now is to return to the sect and ask our master for help."

Qiu Lin pondered for a moment and decided to set off immediately to return to his sect.

We must awaken our master before Mu Yurou returns to the sect.

"Junior brother, has your senior sister ever told you that when you encounter difficulties, you can't always think of going back to your master?"

A familiar voice rang out in the room, and Qiu Lin, who was packing his bags, froze.

He slowly turned around, somewhat incredulous.

"Senior sister? Is it really you?"

Seeing Qiu Lin's panicked expression, Chu Luobai found it inexplicably funny.

"What, you don't recognize your senior sister anymore after only half a month?"

A familiar voice, a familiar face, and familiar spiritual energy fluctuations.

Qiu Lin couldn't help but throw himself into Chu Luobai's arms.

"Senior sister, it really is you! I thought you had perished in the Poet Saint's Secret Realm."

"It's just a small secret realm, how could it possibly trap your senior sister like me?"

Hearing Qiu Lin's sobbing voice, Chu Luobai felt a mix of emotions.

Although Qiu Lin was usually calm and composed, he was ultimately just a teenager who had never left the mountain.

His sudden disappearance for half a month must have frightened him quite a bit.

"By the way, Senior Sister, Mu Yurou is staying here too."