Chapter 1727

Let go of me!

Chi Yao kept chattering nonstop.

The tranquil, solemn aura was everywhere, accompanied by the sound of recitation, but it couldn't quell the restlessness in Chi Yao's heart.

"Quiet!" Lao Fengzi snapped at Chi Yao.

He naturally knew that the entire imperial court was furious with Chi Yao.

Letting Chi Yao come to Cloud Cliff Academy for reformation was already an extraordinary leniency; many senior officials, out of respect for him, made this their greatest concession.

Boom!

Dean Wen Ruomo donned a Sage robe, with Grand Righteous Qi surging beneath his feet to form a staircase that shot up into the sky; his whole being radiated righteousness, and upon seeing Lao Fengzi, he immediately showed a respectful expression.

Old Monarch

Wen Ruomo was followed by several instructors who had come to welcome Lao Fengzi's arrival.

Lao Fengzi gave a bitter smile and said, "The dog girl has made a mistake; send her to your academy for reformation."

Wen Ruomo laughed and said, "The Sage Dao says, 'Who among men is not a sage and can be faultless?' The Sage also said, 'To know one's mistakes and be able to correct them is the greatest virtue.'"

Before he could finish, Chi Yao scoffed, "You're full of holy talk, fake benevolence and righteousness; I've long been sick of you. How could my Empress Mother have supported your rise? She must have been deceived by you."

Heh...

She spat a mouthful of blood arrows at Wen Ruomo.

It splattered onto Wen Ruomo's robes.

However, his body, suffused with pure and holy Grand Righteous Qi, washed away and purified the blood arrows.

He was not angry.

In Wen Ruomo's view, although Chi Yao was no longer young, she still had the heart of a little girl and had not grown up.

"What are you doing?" Lao Fengzi snapped, "This isn't fooling around; how can you be so rude?"

Chi Yao scoffed, "If I really am at fault, let me undergo reformation; I could go to the Star Sky Garrison or the various great clans, but I would never come to that damn Cloud Cliff Academy."

"What right do you have to reform me? The entire Yaochi Imperial Court is at war, yet you hide here studying the Sage Dao—how hypocritical!"

Upon hearing this, Wen Ruomo's face twitched.

What Chi Yao said was true.

Now the Yaochi Imperial Court is at war with the Yuan Feng Empire, the Wanfa Alliance, and the Changsheng Sect's branch sects, while half of the academy's instructors and students remain at the academy.

"What Chi Yao Xianzi said is true: the Sage Dao says, 'When the imperial court faces trouble, every commoner bears responsibility.' Our academy is also part of the imperial court and should shoulder this responsibility."

Wen Ruomo reflected and said.

Lao Fengzi quickly said, "Everyone knows the academy's people aren't skilled in battle; sending half of them to the battlefield is already quite difficult."

Chi Yao Xianzi kept muttering curses under her breath.

Wen Ruomo gave a dry cough and said, "Come with me; we have already prepared a cultivation ground for Chi Yao Xianzi."

The so-called reformation merely meant having Chi Yao Xianzi undergo the baptism of the Sage Mystic Tower and receive the teachings of the ancient sages.

Whether it succeeds or not entirely depends on Chi Yao Xianzi's fate.

Soon, everyone entered the Main Institute.

Here, clouds and rosy mists swirled, exceedingly beautiful, like a fairyland on earth; in the starry sky, the magnificent Grand Righteous Qi transformed into hazy, misty clouds.

Tranquil, peaceful.

This place seemed like a utopia, far removed from the strife of the Chaotic Star Sea.

Thump thump thump.

The bell tolled slowly.

But everything became even quieter.

Above the Void, the faint chanting of Sage sayings could be heard.

Reach the utmost emptiness, hold stillness firmly. All things arise together; I thus observe their return.

Not seeing oneself brings clarity; not asserting oneself brings distinction; not boasting brings merit; not being proud brings longevity; only by not contending does the world find none able to contend with it.

Weight is the root of lightness; stillness is the master of restlessness. Lightness loses its root; restlessness loses its master.

「……」 - ellipsis.

Lao Fengzi felt a bit dazed.

Revisiting the old place, he once again thought of Chi Yao's Empress Mother, Yun Hua Xianzi.

Back then, he also accompanied Chi Yao's Empress Mother to this place to listen to the Sage discourse.

The memory remained warm.

Dean Wen Ruomo introduced, saying, "Many of the academy's arrangements were still built according to Yun Hua Xianzi's design. Now, the places where the Grand Righteous Qi is strongest are the Sage Mystic Tower, the Sage Stele Forest, and the Sage Dao Field."

"At that time, Chi Yao Xianzi will cultivate in a Dao Field and can also enter the Sage Mystic Tower to listen to the Sage's sound."

As for the Sage Stele Forest, it is the foundation of the Main Institute, inscribed with the 'Dao' and 'Rhyme' of numerous ancient sages.

They really didn't dare let Chi Yao Xianzi step in, fearing she would cause damage!

Moreover, there are dozens of Sage Mystic Towers, Sage Dao Fields, and Main Institutes; even if Chi Yao Xianzi caused some damage, it would still be within their controllable range.

Everyone continued forward.

Chi Yao Xianzi saw many white, mist-shrouded Mystic Towers towering into the clouds, hidden within the mist.

It was already hard to tell whether this was in the starry sky or above the stars.

It actually possessed a tranquil, unconventional beauty!

"This is Instructor Chen Yun's Dao Field."

"This is Instructor Li Ru Meng's Dao Field."

This is...

Wen Rumo walked forward while giving an introduction.

Soon, Chi Yao Xianzi saw a distinctive Mystic Tower, its inscriptions profound, faintly coiled with swimming dragons and flying phoenixes, emitting auspicious sounds.

The dojo where the Mystic Tower stood, viewed from afar, had dark mountains and waters, beautiful as a painting, unlike any other.

"This is the dojo we have prepared for Master Qi Chun‑jing." Wen Rumo introduced.

The old madman blinked slightly, "Qi Chun‑jing? Has this master recently attained the Dao? I've never heard of him before."

Wen Rumo explained, "Master Qi Chun‑jing is a rising monster in the Cangyun Star Sea branch institute; he comes from an ancient Dao lineage, has comprehended all the branch institute's sage steles, and even triggered anomalies in the main institute's sage steles."

"He has been strongly recommended by the branch institute's dean, Ding Chunqiu, and even Elder Ye Shuang has mentioned his name."

The old madman showed some astonishment, "Oh? An ancient Dao lineage actually has such a remarkable person!"

Wen Rumo smiled, his eyes full of anticipation, "Dean Ding Chunqiu has already sent word that soon after Qi Chun‑jing settles the affairs of the Cangyun Star Sea, he will come to the main institute to cultivate."

"On what basis give it to him?"

Chi Yao Xianzi was furious.

Upon hearing the four words 'Cangyun Star Sea,' Chi Yao Xianzi trembled all over.

Yang Tianming!

In the Cangyun Star Sea, she had become a laughingstock to all the beings of the Chaotic Star Sea!

"I want this dojo." Chi Yao Xianzi stopped right there, no longer moving forward, "What damned Qi Chun‑jing? On what grounds does he occupy this dojo!"

Wen Rumo said, "Actually, the dojo we prepared for Chi Yao Xianzi is more suitable for her, and the righteous aura is even stronger."

Chi Yao Xianzi said angrily, "I don't care; I want to stay here."

She was as stubborn as a mule, nailed to the spot.

The old madman shouted, "Chi Yao, don't cause trouble."

Wen Rumo, however, compromised, "Since Chi Yao Xianzi likes this place, let's stay here. We will prepare another dojo for Master Qi."

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