Capítulo 1846: Chapter 1873: The Black-Robed Man
“What does it have to do with me? Everyone chooses their own path. If you turn the Literature Circle into a sect, you must bear the consequences. As of now, only you leaders have halted your cultivation level. If no one points it out in time, in a few decades, neither you nor your descendants will have the chance to step into the Literature Circle again.”
Yu Huan Shui rolled his eyes, speaking coldly.
“Well, then, I’m heading back.”
The old goat sighed, pushed the door open, and left into the distance.
Li Xiaobai could see that the old man didn’t want to stand against Yu Huan Shui, but it was also apparent that he hadn’t realized the teachings of Yu Huan Shui.
No awareness at all as the leader of a star’s scholars.
Still immersed in creating momentum for the sect. The Heavenly Dao won’t give him a chance anymore. This old man is done.
“If your precious disciple comes to attack the sect, we might not be able to stop him.”
Li Xiaobai accessed the system panel to check the remaining time for system updates.
Ten hours left, which is five hours. The system resource integration will end around midnight. It’s a good thing it’s daytime now; hopefully, there won’t be much trouble.
“With so many people watching, he wouldn’t dare.”
Yu Huan Shui sneered, adding at the end: “So we need to keep people in the courtyard, not just the two of us.”
“Aren’t you not afraid?”
Li Xiaobai rolled his eyes.
“Just in case, organize a test and have everyone write some articles together.”
Yu Huan Shui thought for a moment and decided.
Li Xiaobai nodded: “Sounds good.”
Once he reaches the Immortal Gods Realm, he can walk around freely. Even if he can’t win a fight, no one can catch him if he tries to escape.
A moment later.
Yu Huan Shui wrote a letter and tossed it into the air. The Heavenly Dao reflected the text, illuminating every corner of the Eight Desolates Domain, and everyone knew about the test being held at Xiaobai Academy.
The crowd swarmed again, clearly a signal from Yu Huan Shui to recruit disciples. To them, this was a tremendous opportunity.
After many years, such a grand gesture, being forced to leave Yumi Academy, and then composing an unparalleled piece, obviously telling the world that wherever Yu Huan Shui is, the Literature Circle is there!
Getting close to these influential figures is a rare chance; at this moment, a great migration takes place in the Eight Desolates Domain.
Humans, Demon Race, scholars, Overlords, barbarians, as long as they are living beings, all rush to Xiaobai Academy as if injected with adrenaline.
Within Yumi Academy.
The self-dissolving scholar disciples packed up silently, leaving the academy quietly, heading towards Xiaobai Academy.
Some things are ingrained in one’s bones. Although they couldn’t comprehend Yu Huan Shui’s teachings, the academy was more straightforward for the disciples. Whichever academy had more profound studies, that’s where they would go.
Now that a true Grandmaster of the Literature Circle has started anew, even if Yumi Academy were built into an empire, they have no attachment.
In the main hall.
Within two hours, Chen Qingquan and others seemed to have aged considerably, their aura no longer as sharp as in the morning.
As Li Shuwen said, people have all run away, scratching their heads to a half-balded state, still unable to figure out why. Isn’t it just the absence of a master like Yu Huan Shui? Yumi Academy, in terms of hardware and software, is still top-notch. Why can’t they retain people? Why do the disciples keep leaving?
“Senior Brother Chen, less than ten percent of the disciples remain in the academy…”
A young female scholar came to report, a confidante of Chen Qingquan.
It was she who enticed the Heavenly Dao on the practice field, deliberately making things difficult for Li Xiaobai.
She knew she had become a pawn, being toyed with, and hoped to bet on the right side in the end to cling to someone powerful, at least securing her position.
“What happened? Didn’t we notify the sect’s disciples early to close the main gate and not let academy disciples leave?”
Chen Qingquan was furious, scolding.
“The sect’s disciples have also left… no one is watching…”
The female scholar hesitated to continue.
“Leave for now; no one expected Yu Huan Shui to do such a thing.”
“Nephew, the situation is dire; should we swallow our pride?”
“As long as you remain in a high position, our cooperation is still valid, be it Yumi Academy or Xiaobai Academy, it’s all the same.”
An elder dismissed the female scholar and looked at Chen Qingquan, saying.
In the current situation, continuing to be stubborn will only lead to suffering.
The ability to adapt is the mark of a great man.
“You’ve all heard what the old goat said, Master never intended to spare us, or rather, he never cared about us!”
“So what good does it do to go now, just to become a laughingstock? Winning back the people is what we should focus on now!”
Chen Qingquan’s face was dark, a cold glint in his eyes.
Just as everyone was about to say something, a figure suddenly appeared outside the hall door, and a hoarse voice echoed throughout the hall:
“Well said, as the dean, you should indeed have such boldness!”
A black-robed person silently entered the hall, unnoticed by any of them.
Everyone became alert, their aura burgeoning, ready to strike if the mysterious person made any move.
“No need to be nervous, I advise you not to act, or you’ll lose your life here; it’s not worth it.”
The black-robed person casually pulled up a chair, sat down, and spoke casually.
“Who are you?”
“Intruding into my Yumi Academy, have you thought about the consequences?”
Chen Qingquan stared at the black-robed person and slowly asked.
“Intruding?”
“Your academy is empty, not even a single reporting disciple left. I naturally had to visit you personally.”
“As for who I am, have you heard of the overseers?”
The black-robed person’s manner was elegant, conveying a calm demeanor amidst adversity. The hostile gazes of the elders bore no pressure on him.
“The overseers?”
“Belonging to that mysterious organization, claiming to monitor the heavens?”
“Yes.”
“Your reach is quite extensive, but the Boundary Sea is not like those tiny Star Domains; beware, or there will be no return.”
Chen Qingquan and the others were taken aback but didn’t buy it. Although the overseers and law enforcers had impressive reputations and battle records, as cultivators of the Boundary Sea, their own foundation was formidable, and there was no need to show these guys any courtesy.
“That’s not something you useless people need to worry about…”
“Let’s not beat around the bush. There’s a young man named Li Xiaobai who is a wanted person by our organization. He’s involved with your Yu Huan Shui. Have you seen him?”
The black-robed person leaned forward slightly, and in an instant, the entire hall trembled.
Chen Qingquan and a group of elders suddenly discovered their bodies were becoming less solid, turning illusory, and their expressions turned to horror.
“What are you doing? Don’t act recklessly. If you randomly take action here, even if you’re from that organization, it will be hard to survive!”
“You have ten seconds left. After that, you will return to nothingness. Answer my question to save your lives.”
The black-robed person folded his arms, speaking leisurely.
“Xiaobai Academy, he’s at Xiaobai Academy!”
“Also in the Eight Desolates Domain, Mr. Yu has opened another academy!”
An elder of the Literature Circle couldn’t endure it. After just a few breaths, his body became as transparent as a ghost, even passing through objects, and if this continued, he would indeed return to nothingness.
“Hmph, so-called scholars, nothing more than this. Even words to trick a three-year-old can be taken seriously. It seems that the reputedly divine Yu Huan Shui is just an overhyped figure…”