The white-robed youth looked at Ye Guan, his eyes brimming with undisguised provocation. Ye Guan's cultivation realm couldn't be seen or sensed, but he looked very young. In truth, even if placed in the Main Universe, he would still be considered part of the younger generation. Seeing the white-robed youth provoke Ye Guan, the students behind Ye Guan immediately became agitated. Some of them were about to step forward, but were stopped by a man at the front. The man was Zhu Chen, the Chief Student Representative of Guanxuan Academy. Zhu Chen looked at the angry students and calmly asked, "If your skills are inferior, what's there to be angry about?" The group clearly feared him a bit. Upon hearing his words, they all fell silent. Zhu Chen then turned to the white-robed youth, who was still staring provocatively at Ye Guan. Zhu Chen said, "Academy Master, I request to fight." Ye Guan looked at Zhu Chen. "Are you sure?" Zhu Chen nodded. "Yes." Ye Guan smiled. "Good." He had heard of this Chief Student Representative before. He was the most monstrous talent of Guanxuan Academy, personally favored by Que Zhan, and had already been accepted as Que Zhan's direct disciple. Zhu Chen stepped forward slowly, cupped his fists toward the white-robed youth, and said, "Please give me your guidance." The white-robed youth looked at Zhu Chen and scoffed, "Why waste time?" Zhu Chen didn't reply. He simply stepped forward, and as he did, a mysterious domain suddenly enveloped the surroundings. Seeing this, Ye Guan looked surprised. Isn't this Que Zhan's signature move? When Que Zhan first appeared, just one step from him suppressed the cultivation bases of countless beings. He hadn't expected Zhu Chen to be capable of the same. Though not as powerful as Que Zhan's version, it was still formidable. The white-robed youth hadn't anticipated this move from Zhu Chen. His cultivation wasn't erased but it was suppressed by eight realms! When he realized that, the white-robed youth's face changed drastically. He clenched his fists, and a surge of powerful energy erupted from within as he tried to break free of the domain. Just then, a long spear streaked across the air and stopped right at his forehead. The white-robed youth froze. A moment later, he shouted, "I wasn't ready!" Regret immediately washed over his face. The students from the Imperial Academy all frowned and looked at him with clear dissatisfaction. Saying something like that... would make just about anyone look bad. Zhu Chen retracted his spear, glanced at the group, and coldly said, "It's said that the Imperial Academy is the best academy in the Main Universe. We came here with a heart full of admiration, but we never thought that the so-called best academy in the Main Universe would treat its guests . "Are all students here muscleheads who have never read a book?" Everyone was speechless. The white-robed youth and the others immediately flared up in anger, ready to retaliate, but Zhu Chen turned around to speak to his fellow students. "You must remember this—if your skills are inferior, don't be ashamed. "Students of the Guanxuan Academy must be able to win with grace and lose with dignity, but there's one thing we must never lose, and it is our character. Others can lack it, but we cannot lack character. If someone has no character, how are they any different from monkeys?" The students answered in unison, and their faces revealed excitement. Ye Guan glanced at Zhu Chen and smiled slightly. The students from the Imperial Academy looked incredibly grim. Just then, one of them stepped forward and turned to Zhu Chen, saying, "I'll fight you." Zhu Chen looked at the man and shook his head. "I'm no match for you, I admit defeat." With that, he stepped back behind Ye Guan. Fighting again would only bring humiliation. The opponent had clearly sent out someone very strong, after all. The man was stunned by Zhu Chen's immediate surrender. It was like punching a pillow, frustrating. He didn't even get a chance to recover their reputation! The Imperial Academy students were fuming, yet they had nowhere to vent. If they were to continue their attempt at insults, they'd prove Zhu Chen's words. Chi Xue stepped out just then. She looked at Ye Guan and said, "The students have exchanged pointers. Now, I believe it's time for the teachers, don't you think so?" She had to reclaim their glory, or she'd become a laughingstock for life. Sensing the tension rise, Xuan Ru stepped forward and said, "Chi Xue..." Chi Xue glared at him. "Shut up." Xuan Ru was dumbfounded. Ye Guan chuckled. "I don't think that's necessary, is it?" Chi Xue stared at him. "I think it's quite necessary. You're here for an exchange, and sparring is part of that, don't you agree?" Since Chi Xue was hellbent on fighting him, Ye Guan could only nod. "Sure." Hearing Ye Guan agree, the students behind him all broke into grins. Xuan Ru no longer tried to dissuade them. He, too, wanted to see Ye Guan's strength. Chi Xue was no weakling. She was a Civilization Ancestor Realm expert. The Imperial Academy's teachers had to be at least Civilization Ancestors. After all, this was the talent incubator for the Brahma Heaven Kingdom. There was no way they'd let mediocre people teach here. The crowd cleared the field for Ye Guan and Chi Xue. Chi Xue wore a suit of battle armor and held a long spear in her right hand. She stared intently at Ye Guan, but she said nothing as she moved forward, thrusting her spear toward him. The entire world seemed to become blurry just then. An overwhelming force of unfamiliar Dao Laws surrounded Ye Guan like ropes, sealing off and suppressing the space around him. It felt as though a million mountains were pressing down on him. In the blink of an eye, the spear reached his face. Ye Guan didn't use his Qingxuan Sword. With a mere thought on his end, a sword energy flew from his body and slashed forward. Before the crowd could even react, Chi Xue was sent flying, and the mysterious force binding Ye Guan vanished entirely. It was shattered by his sword energy. One sword to break all techniques! Chi Xue had just steadied herself when Ye Guan stepped forward. Chi Xue's pupils constricted. She quickly raised her spear horizontally to defend herself. The spear light shattered. Chi Xue was sent flying again, and when she stopped, a sword was already at her forehead. Ye Guan's attack was completely silent and invisible; she had no way to resist it. The whole place went silent. She was defeated, just like that? The students from the Imperial Academy stared in disbelief. Chi Xue herself was stunned. She never imagined she'd be beaten so easily by this man! Behind Ye Guan, his students were brimming with excitement. At this moment, Ye Guan seemed like a towering, invincible figure. This was their Academy Master! Their unbeatable Academy Master! Xuan Ru gave Ye Guan a deep look. He had expected Chi Xue to lose, but not . Not so easily. Ye Guan put away his sword and said to Chi Xue, "Thank you for letting me win." Chi Xue's expression was sour. Behind her, all the students fell silent. At this moment, they completely let go of any condescension. Ye Guan... was truly something else! Ye Guan turned to Xuan Ru. The latter smiled and said, "Chi Xue, Ye Guan came here with his students to learn from our Imperial Academy. Can you arrange for someone to guide them on a tour?" Chi Xue was silent for a moment before saying, "Zhou Fu." A man stepped forward from behind her. Chi Xue said, "Take them around." Zhou Fu nodded. "Alright." Xuan Ru said, "Wait." He handed a token to Zhu Chen. "Take this token. If anything unpleasant happens again, show it." Chi Xue's face darkened. "Xuan Ru, what do you mean by that?" However, Xuan Ru didn't give her face this time. "Chi Xue, you must understand that Ye Guan is a distinguished guest of our Grand Preceptor Hall. He came for a friendly exchange, not to be insulted. If more unpleasant incidents occur, I will have to apologize to him on behalf of the kingdom." "Forget it. Talking to you is pointless," Xuan Ru sighed. "Ye Guan, wait here. I'll go see the head of the academy." With that, he ignored Chi Xue's ugly expression and disappeared into the distance. Originally, he wanted Chi Xue to personally lead the group to prevent further problems, but she obviously didn't take it seriously and just sent a student. He didn't know Ye Guan's background, but he knew how terrifying his own master was, and his master held Ye Guan in high regard. If a small issue were allowed to become a major conflict, it wouldn't be worth it for the Brahma Heaven Kingdom. He had to see the Imperial Academy's Academy Chief personally and in his master's name! He hadn't forgotten his master's words—"Aid Ye Guan at all costs." Ye Guan was slightly surprised but didn't overthink it. He turned to Zhu Chen and said, "Pay attention during the tour. Learn well." Zhu Chen nodded. "Understood, Academy Master." Ye Guan smiled. He was happy to see more geniuses from the Guanxuan Academy. Just then, Xuan Ru returned with a beautiful woman. "Brother Ye, this is Tutor Mu Jin. She will guide your students through the Imperial Academy and also discuss the differences between our martial dao and civilization..." Ye Guan turned to the woman and smiled. "Thank you for your trouble." Mu Jin glanced at Ye Guan and smiled. "On behalf of the Imperial Academy, I welcome you and your students." Xuan Ru said, "Ye Guan, Academy Chief Fan has invited you to a meeting." Ye Guan nodded. "Alright." Moments later, Ye Guan followed Xuan Ru to a study. Just as they arrived at the door, a voice came from within. "You look just like your father." Ye Guan's steps came to a halt.