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For a moment, a deathly silence enveloped the square of the Heavenly God Academy.

Everyone held their breath, not daring to make the slightest sound. They felt a strange sense of oppression in the air, as if even breathing had become a cautious exercise.

The old man in the green robe's respectful attitude towards Qin Yuan was like a thunderclap, resounding in everyone's hearts.

They had witnessed Qin Yuan's astonishing destruction of the immortal ship, and now, seeing the Heavenly God Academy's attitude, their hearts were already filled with turmoil.

Qin Yuan appeared to be no more than twenty years old, yet the unfathomable aura emanating from him made it impossible to equate him with an ordinary young man.

Everyone present had the same thought: this seemingly young man is probably a peerless expert who is hiding his true strength, an ancient monster who has lived for countless years!

The young man in purple robes was deathly pale, even paler than the wreckage of the immortal ship.

He originally thought he had found a perfect excuse to use the rules of the Heavenly God Academy to deal with these "country bumpkins".

But to my utter surprise, I kicked an unimaginable rock!

His previous smug expression had vanished completely, replaced by endless regret and fear.

He discovered in despair that his carefully crafted lies were utterly vulnerable in the face of absolute power.

The disciples who had been pointing and whispering about him now looked at him with pity and sympathy.

They seemed to have already foreseen the young master's tragic fate: having offended such an unfathomable figure, he would have no chance of entering the Heavenly God Academy.

Even his family will likely be implicated and possibly destroyed!

Qin Yuan ignored the dejected young master, not even giving him a second glance.

He turned around and, leading the previously uneasy children, slowly entered the majestic gate of the Heavenly God Academy, guided by the old man in the green robe.

The vermilion gate exudes an ancient and mysterious aura, as if it contains endless years and legends.

The children's hands, which had been tightly clasped, gradually loosened, replaced by an indescribable shock and excitement.

Not long after Qin Yuan and his group entered the academy, an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face slowly walked out from the depths of the academy.

He wore a long blue robe with exquisite cloud patterns embroidered on the hem, and his whole being exuded a captivating aura of peace.

He was none other than Meng Tianzheng, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly God Academy.

When Meng Tianzheng saw Qin Yuan, a look of surprise and delight appeared on his face.

He strode forward and laughed loudly, "Fellow Daoist Qin Yuan, I have long admired your name. It is a pleasure to finally meet you today!"

His voice was loud and powerful, full of enthusiasm and sincerity.

Although Meng Tianzheng was old, he was in excellent spirits, with bright and piercing eyes, and exuded a vigorous energy, showing no signs of aging.

His every move exuded the aura of a superior, inspiring awe and fear.

Meng Tianzheng laughed heartily, his laughter full of magnanimity.

"Haha, I am Meng Tianzheng. It is truly an honor to meet you, fellow Daoist!"

He looked at Qin Yuan with eyes full of admiration and respect.

In Meng Tianzheng's view, although Qin Yuan was young, his cultivation level was already extraordinary.

Those who cultivate themselves are always judged by their level of cultivation, and Qin Yuan's cultivation is enough to be on par with him, or even surpasses him.

Therefore, Meng Tianzheng did not look down on Qin Yuan because of his youth, but instead treated him as an equal.

He regarded Qin Yuan as a peer, or even a worthy and respectable comrade.

Looking at the energetic Meng Tianzheng in front of him, Qin Yuan couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

This elder is, in this day and age, one of the last pillars of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

His strength and vision far surpass those petty, scheming individuals.

In this era where immortality was impossible, Meng Tianzheng defied fate and attained the status of a true immortal, becoming the only beacon of hope in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Qin Yuan knew that Meng Tianzheng was not only Shi Hao's future teacher, but also a crucial figure in Shi Hao's life.

It could even be said that without Meng Tianzheng, there would have been no later Desolate Emperor.

Countless times, Meng Tianzheng stepped forward to protect Shi Hao from the wind and rain, enabling this young man to survive in the cruel and chaotic world and ultimately achieve unparalleled success.

Qin Yuan recalled Meng Tianzheng's past and was filled with admiration.

Originally, Meng Tianzheng could have waited until the time was right before undergoing his tribulation to become an immortal.

However, for the safety of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, he resolutely chose to forcibly merge with the demonic fetus and advance to the True Immortal realm ahead of schedule.

The risks involved are unimaginable.

It was because of this adventure that Meng Tianzheng was corrupted by darkness and became a dark being.

However, even after becoming a dark being, he did not give up on the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. When the end of the Dharma era arrived, he once again took action and saved Shi Hao from the hands of the true immortals of the other realm.

This dedication and sacrifice earned Qin Yuan's sincere admiration.

It was precisely because of these reasons that Qin Yuan naturally felt a certain goodwill and a heartfelt respect for Meng Tianzheng.

After a brief silence, Qin Yuan bowed to Meng Tianzheng and said, "Elder Meng, I have long admired your name. It is truly an honor to meet you today."

He paused, then continued, "I wonder if Elder Meng would do me the honor of exchanging a few blows with this junior?"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

No one expected that Qin Yuan would so directly request a sparring match, and the opponent would be the Grand Elder of the Heavenly God Academy!

Some disciples whispered among themselves: "Isn't Qin Yuan too arrogant? He challenged the Grand Elder as soon as he arrived?"

"Yes, doesn't he know who the Grand Elder is?"

Although they were speaking in hushed tones, Meng Tianzheng still managed to pick them up.

Meng Tianzheng was not angry at all. Instead, he burst into laughter: "Hahaha, good! Fellow Daoist Qin is indeed a man of character. This is exactly what I was thinking!"

He stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming: "For many years, I have been in seclusion cultivating and rarely fight with others. Today, I am truly delighted to be able to compete with you, fellow Daoist!"

Meng Tianzheng looked at Qin Yuan with admiration in his eyes.

He did not agree to the sparring session merely to appease Qin Yuan's request; he keenly perceived the deeper meaning behind Qin Yuan's actions.

Since Qin Yuan was new to the area, it was inevitable that some people would harbor resentment.

While Qin Yuan's strength was renowned in the border regions, it was merely hearsay for many people throughout the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Many people even scoffed at this, believing that the rumors were nothing but exaggerations.

More importantly, Qin Yuan's feat of slaying the remnant immortal is still strictly kept secret to this day, and very few people know the inside story.