Chapter 160: Change of Attitude: Make Jun Xiaoyao the Academy

Many were terrified, their souls trembling.

They felt that if they faced this move of Jun Xiaoyao, their fists wouldn't even reach him—the mere aura would be enough to shatter them.

"This fist technique carries the true essence of reincarnation—could it be the reward Jun's Divine Son received for clearing the fiftieth level?" some sharp-eyed elders speculated.

But regardless, everyone knew.

After this battle, Jun Xiaoyao would surely solidify his position as the top young genius of the Immortal Realm.

Unless another prodigy emerged capable of shaking Jun Xiaoyao's status and defeating him.

But was that even possible?

Some thought of Long Aotian of the Ancestral Dragon Nest, the Young Emperor of the Northern Wang Clan, and the reincarnated Sword Demon of the Ancient Hu Ye Clan.

Yet those top prodigies were all in seclusion, undergoing transcendence, and had not yet entered the world.

"Though many prodigies remain unseen, Jun's Divine Son has already taken on an invincible aura; it's nearly impossible for other geniuses to challenge his position."

"Exactly! Forget the rest—didn't Jun's Divine Son even ignore Princess Long Ji, the ancient anomaly?"

Jun Xiaoyao's performance this time—breaking the fifty-level limit of the Heavenly Dao Tower and crushing Jin Chixiaopeng and Fahai with a single hand—left everyone awestruck.

After some time, Jin Chixiaopeng and Fahai painfully crawled out of the crater.

Yes, that's right—they crawled out, bit by bit.

Both were drenched in blood, utterly disheveled.

Unlike their earlier arrogance, Jin Chixiaopeng now gazed at Jun Xiaoyao with unprecedented fear.

That fist intent was terrifying—it felt like it would drag a person into endless reincarnation.

Jin Chixiaopeng had never seen such a terrifying fist technique.

His invincible Dao heart seemed ready to shatter.

Fahai was the same.

He had come from the Lesser Western Heaven brimming with confidence, aiming to dominate and make the world chant the Buddha's name.

Now, he was utterly terrified, his Buddhist nature trembling, step by step pulled into the abyss of demonic corruption.

Jun Xiaoyao had become his inner demon.

Watching the two crawl out in disgrace, Jun Xiaoyao's expression remained unchanged.

He hadn't fully unleashed the power of the Six Realms Reincarnation Fist—still, he was exploring its potential.

But the power was indeed satisfying.

Combined with his Reincarnation Immortal Seed, it was perfectly suited for comprehending the Six Realms Reincarnation Fist and Reincarnation Nirvana Light.

"Jun Xiaoyao's strength is truly astonishing; Qingyi humbly admits defeat," Ji Qingyi murmured.

Jun Xiaoyao said, "Why must the Divine Maiden be so modest?"

He knew that as Ji's Divine Maiden and the Sacred Saint of the Human Immortal Church, she surely had hidden cards—he didn't believe otherwise.

She simply lacked the confidence to confront him yet.

At this moment, the Grand Elder stepped forward and addressed Jun Xiaoyao: "Your strength is admirable."

Jun Xiaoyao glanced at the Grand Elder, his expression puzzled.

This Grand Elder had previously seemed eager to crush him—why had his attitude changed so drastically?

The Grand Elder chuckled: "Young Jun, your strength is extraordinary, you've cleared the fiftieth level of the Heavenly Dao Tower, and even encountered the Sacred Spirit—you're clearly destined to our Sacred Spirit Academy…"

"Grand Elder, speak plainly," Jun Xiaoyao said.

"Ahem… uh… would you be interested in becoming our Sacred Spirit Academy's Sacred Son?"

The moment the Grand Elder spoke, the entire crowd froze.

Hadn't the Sacred Spirit Academy despised Jun Xiaoyao just moments ago?

Without the intervention of Jun's ancestral elders declaring they'd come to drink tea at the academy, they'd never have acknowledged Jun Xiaoyao.

Now they wanted him to become their Sacred Son?

"Grand Elder, this…" Yin-Yang Sacred Son and Xia Lan were also stunned.

Is this even allowed?

"You two useless fools, shut up!" the Grand Elder barked.

Yin-Yang Sacred Son and Xia Lan lowered their heads in shame.

Only Hua Xiqing smiled, thinking the academy's decision was brilliantly wise.

"Since Ji Xuan has been defeated by you, you naturally qualify to become the new Sacred Son. What do you think?" The Grand Elder rubbed his hands, his face beaming like a chrysanthemum—so much so that Jun Xiaoyao felt uneasy.

The academy's head had just earlier transmitted this very message to the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder had originally dismissed it, even considered opposing it.

But now, seeing Jun Xiaoyao's performance…

Mmm, so delicious!

Jun Xiaoyao paused to consider.

Honestly, he had no desire to become the academy's Sacred Son.

To be ranked alongside trash like Yin-Yang Sacred Son would demean his status.

But since he'd promised the Reincarnation Sacred Spirit to protect the Sacred Spirit Academy, having a legitimate title wasn't a bad idea.

Seeing Jun Xiaoyao hesitate, the Grand Elder assumed he was still troubled by the earlier provocations from Yin-Yang Sacred Son and others.

Instantly, the Grand Elder coldly declared: "Yin-Yang Sacred Son, Xia Lan—from this moment on, you are no longer Sacred Sons of this academy."

"What? Grand Elder, how can you do this?" Their faces turned pale again.

To win over Jun Xiaoyao, they were being stripped of their titles.

Is there no justice left!

"Disagree? Take it up with the Head," the Grand Elder said, utterly unconcerned.

This was the Head's direct order.

The Sacred Spirit Academy had no reason to fear the Yin-Yang Sect or the Great Xia Empire.

"Very well. Since the academy shows such sincerity, I, Jun, will not refuse," Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.

He agreed only out of respect for the Reincarnation Sacred Spirit.

"Haha, thank you, young master!" The Grand Elder beamed, all past grievances vanished.

The Jun Clan's Divine Son looked better and better!

Once the matter was settled, the cultivators present suddenly realized Jun Xiaoyao now had three terrifying powers behind him.

The Ancient Jun Clan, the Ancient Jiang Clan, and the Sacred Spirit Academy—a force even the Immortal Sects feared.

"Jun's Divine Son's rise is unstoppable," many elder cultivators sighed.

The Heavenly Dao Tower incident was now concluded.

News of Jun Xiaoyao would spread across the Huangtian Immortal Realm within days.

Though Jun Xiaoyao was the brightest star, the rest of the Jun Clan also performed impressively.

Almost all rankings above the forty-fifth level of the Heavenly Dao Tower were dominated by Jun Clan members.

This naturally led to awe—perhaps the Ancient Jun Clan's younger generation would continue their glory.

Jin Chixiaopeng left in disgrace, uttering not a single threat.

Many believed his Dao heart had cracked—he'd likely face major problems ahead.

Fahai also departed, his eyes darker with demonic intent.

Jun Xiaoyao had become his inner demon.

Ye Xingyun, however, felt relieved—he was glad he'd held back and not acted.

"Caution, absolute caution—I won't confront Jun Xiaoyao until I secure the treasures of the Ultimate Star Palace," Ye Xingyun thought.

He had already begun planning his descent to the lower realms.

Jun Xiaoyao cast a sidelong glance at Ye Xingyun, then looked away.

Ye Xingyun was already on his list for harvesting.