The Great Daoist Brush Master looked at the departing Old God, and his eyes were filled with a complex light. "You're still the same as you were back then." In the distance, the Old God entered the stone gate. The Great Daoist Brush Master did not follow. The moment the Old God stepped through the gate, it vanished completely. It truly disappeared; nothing was left behind. If there were outsiders present, they would've been utterly shocked, as that stone gate was invisible to most and only appeared at specific times. The Great Daoist Brush Master had been here before, but the gate hadn't appeared back then. He turned to leave, unfazed. There was no disappointment in his eyes, as everything was within his expectations. After entering the stone gate, the Old God appeared before a lake. To the right of the lake stood a small bamboo hut, surrounded by water on all sides The Old God approached the hut and gently pushed the door open. Inside was only a single scroll of scripture and a storage ring. He picked up the scroll and glanced at it. "Breaking Wall Scripture?" He flipped through it carefully and shook his head. "What the heck is this? I don't understand a thing." His gaze then fell upon the storage ring. Seeing that, his eyes lit up. "This thing isn't bad. Perfect for Brother Ye..." The martial arena was packed with people today, and it was all because Academy Master Ye Guan was here to give a lecture! The news spread like wildfire, and the Guanxuan Academy was set ablaze with frenzy. Ye Guan rarely gave lectures—no, he almost never gave a lecture. Hence, the announcement had the students giddy with excitement. Everyone in the academy had gathered, cramming the vast martial arena to its limits. Under the eager gazes of the crowd, Ye Guan descended the distant stone steps. A thunderous cheer erupted. Today, Ye Guan wore a flowing white robe, a violet jade belt at his waist, and held an ancient scroll in his hand. He exuded no trace of a swordman's aura; he looked more like a refined scholar, calm and elegant. The Martial Arena boiled with excitement at his appearance. Ye Guan walked slowly to the platform. There was no table, just a meditation cushion. However, he didn't sit. He stood and swept his gaze across the crowd. All present were young, full of vigor, and a bit naive. He was reminded of the time when he had just joined the Guanxuan Academy many years ago. Ye Guan collected himself and smiled. "We'll skip the formalities and empty talk. Today is about dialogue. You ask, I answer. Any question is fair game." Countless hands shot up. Ye Guan opened his palm, and a small orb appeared. He smiled and said, "Whoever catches this ball gets to ask the first question." He tossed it gently to the left side of the crowd, without guiding its path. Soon, it landed in the hands of a black-clad young man, who was then lifted to the skies by a soft energy. Nervous, he clutched the ball tightly. Ye Guan smiled at him, asking, "Do you have any questions?" The black-clad youth nodded quickly. "Yes!" But nerves got the better of him, and his face reddened. He didn't know what to say. Ye Guan chuckled, "No rush. Take a deep breath first." The boy took a deep breath. The nerves faded a bit. He looked at Ye Guan, "Academy Master, I... I want to ask, when can we leave this world and go outside?" Everyone in the tiny pagoda knew that they were inside a self-contained world, completely isolated from the outside world. They knew nothing about the outside world, so they had been yearning to see it for themselves. The crowd now all looked at Ye Guan, their eyes full of anticipation. Clearly, they all wanted the same. Ye Guan smiled. "You all want to see the outside world?" Everyone nodded and replied in unison. "Yes!" Ye Guan said, "Tomorrow, I can take you out to see the world. But only ten thousand slots are available!" The students erupted in cheers once again. Meanwhile, the elders of the Inner Committee, including Diyi Jingzhao, Mu Shuo, and others, were visibly surprised. They hadn't expected Ye Guan to do such a thing. Watching the excited students, Ye Guan smiled. In truth, this wasn't a whim. He had planned this for a while now. The Guanxuan Universe was developing rapidly. This group was the cream of the crop, the most talented geniuses. Their polite and mild manners were deceiving. Inwardly, each of them was incredibly proud. After all, they were the most monstrous geniuses the Guanxuan Universe had ever produced. And when there were no more rivals in this universe, they naturally wanted to see what lay beyond. They wanted to meet other prodigies. Their desire aligned perfectly with Ye Guan's goals. The Guanxuan Universe still couldn't compare to the Main Universe. The gap was vast, so Ye Guan decided to let these youngsters get a taste of the outside world. The black-clad youth grinned after hearing Ye Guan's answer. "I have no more questions." He quickly returned to his seat. Ye Guan smiled and opened his palm again. Another orb appeared, and he ently tossed it to the right. It landed in the hands of a young woman in a teal dress, holding a sword. She had a cold aura at first, but the moment she received the ball, her face flushed with excitement. A soft force lifted her to the skies. Ye Guan smiled. "Do you have a question?" The young woman nodded quickly. "I do." Ye Guan looked at her, smiling, waiting. The young woman composed herself and looked at him. "Academy Master, just how strong are you?" Everyone in the arena looked toward Ye Guan, including Mu Shuo, Gu Chen, and the others. Their eyes were full of curiosity. Ye Guan's strength was a complete mystery. He had almost never revealed his true power within the Guanxuan Universe. No one knew his true limits. Ye Guan chuckled, "That's actually a tough question to answer." The young woman asked, "Why?" "Because... there's no point of reference," Ye Guan replied. The young woman was stunned, and then she understood. No one in the Guanxuan Universe could rival him. Ye Guan asked, "Who do you all think is the strongest in the academy?" "Student Representative Que Zhan!" the crowd replied in unison. Since joining Ye Guan's side, he had been cultivating within the pagoda. Of course, Ye Guan didn't waste his talent. He made Que Zhan the head of the Martial Department, tasked with training the students. Honestly, it was a bit of a waste. Que Zhan could hold his own even in the outside world. His power was equivalent to a Civilization Ancestor Realm, and he had yet to recover his memories. He was even stronger with his memories intact. Unfortunately, talent was scarce in the Guanxuan Universe, so he had to step up. Just then, Que Zhan appeared in the arena. The crowd erupted into cheers, waving at him. As the Student Representative of the Martial Department, he was popular, and many people idolized him. Ye Guan looked at Que Zhan and smiled. "Brother Zhan, how about a friendly match?" The answer didn't come from Que Zhan but from the students down below. The crowd joined in, shouting, "Yes!!" Que Zhan nodded. "Alright." Ye Guan smiled and waved lightly. He and Que Zhan were instantly transported into an independent spacetime region. The others could still see them, but they were extremely far away in reality. Que Zhan stared at Ye Guan. "Come," he said, stepping forward. A golden light burst from beneath his feet, and a long spear shot toward Ye Guan. They weren't in the same spacetime, but the students could feel the power of that attack. They all looked tense. Could the Academy Master handle it? Just then, Ye Guan pointed a finger forward. A sword light burst forth and stopped Que Zhan in his tracks. That entire area around him instantly boiled with energy. Que Zhan was forced to retreat repeatedly, the golden light around him breaking apart bit by bit. Ye Guan spread his right hand. "Rise!" With that, tens of thousands of sword energy appeared behind him. The whole arena was stunned. Everyone's eyes widened like ox eyes. Within that mysterious space, Ye Guan pointed at Que Zhan again. "Go!" The countless swords flew like meteors toward Que Zhan. Ye Guan then activated his Mad Demon Bloodline, and the sword instantly took on a blood-red hue. By the time they neared Que Zhan, they were streaks of crimson lights, creating a majestic yet terrifying sight. The students had never seen such a spectacle before. They were utterly stunned by Ye Guan's display of skill and could only utter the same phrase—"what a badass!"