System's Super Sect-Chapter 502 - 499. Hua Zeyu’s Thoughts (4/4)

Standing atop the golden bird was a man whose mere glance instilled an even greater fear in her—without a doubt, it was Yang Xibi of the Mountain Suppression Realm who had arrived.’

The terror of Yang Xibi had already been branded into her heart.

Even now, she felt a chill down her spine.

As she pondered this, in an instant, ten Great Demon Wing Race descended onto the plaza.

A few cries caused light dust to ripple throughout the plaza, making the surrounding Divine Profound Realm experts recoil toward Hua Zeyu.

Though Hua Zeyu might not be able to protect them, with Ji Liangping absent, at least Hua Zeyu was their pillar of support at this moment.

"Do not panic!"

Hua Zeyu waved a hand, then composed himself and led the way toward Yang Xibi. "Senior, forgive us for not welcoming you from afar."

Even though Hua Zeyu was respectful enough, bowing at a ninety-degree angle, Yang Xibi was not appeased. He merely cast a cold glance without uttering a sound and proceeded towards the Main Hall.

It was as if the Divine Profound Realm experts before him were merely household servants.

Hua Zeyu dared not say much, simply choosing to follow silently.

Of course, he was not directly behind Yang Xibi, but behind the nine guards accompanying him—all appearing to be of a realm above the Divine Profound Upper Realm at first glance.

Naturally, they were not of the Mountain Suppression Realm.

The nine were likely all experts of Half-Step Mountain Suppression.

Hua Zeyu felt a bit of dread; with so many powerful figures accompanying Yang Xibi, there was sure to be a major event.

Could it be that he too was eyeing something in the Purification Pool?

Like that young man?

As he was pondering this, Yang Xibi’s voice echoed through, "Where is Old Hei?"

Upon hearing these words, Hua Zeyu’s heart tightened.

That Old Hei was the one stationed at Celestial Academy.

Yang Xibi had used this name for him before.

"He might be on his way here," responded a long-bearded elder closest behind Yang Xibi.

Yang Xibi coldly rebuked, "The Divine Lady ordered him to stay put, yet he dared to run off!"

The long-bearded elder, seemingly the leader of these people, quickly intervened to mediate, "Elder, please calm down. Once Old Hei arrives, I will see he is punished properly to make him remember this lesson."

"Enough talk. Remember to tell him, if he dares disappear again, I’ll notify the Divine Lady, and he won’t keep his life," Yang Xibi shouted in anger, then entered the Main Hall and sat with ease on the high seat of honor.

The nine Half-Step Mountain Suppression guards dispersed around him.

Hua Zeyu and the others stood in the center like courtiers. Except for Hua Zeyu, they all hung their heads, daring not to meet Yang Xibi’s gaze.

Yang Xibi cast a glance at them, a sly smile playing at the corner of his lips.

He then remarked, "This Celestial Academy’s dean is indeed impressive."

These words caused everyone to exchange glances in silence.

Hua Zeyu hurriedly responded, "Senior Yang, Dean Ji Liangping is overcome with sorrow and neglects the academy’s affairs, shutting himself in his room all day. Therefore, I am currently the acting dean of this Celestial Academy."

"That’s his excuse for not greeting me?" Yang Xibi laughed.

But the laughter sent chills down their spines.

Hua Zeyu also grew uneasy but quickly collected himself, knowing he couldn’t afford to show fear now; otherwise, how could he assume leadership of Celestial Academy?

As he prepared to mend the tension, a thought suddenly crossed his mind.

Why was he helping Ji Liangping fabricate lies?

This was an opportunity.

No matter why Yang Xibi was here, it was a chance to gauge whose power was greater, the Dragon God Sect or that young man.

If the Dragon God Sect was stronger, he would side with them.

"Senior Yang, I have something to say, though I’m uncertain if it’s appropriate... but the truth cannot always be concealed." The latter half of his words were directed at the elders and stewards.

This was to win over their hearts.

To make them not feel that defying Ji Liangping’s will was erroneous.

He even needed to make them believe this was the correct decision.

Yang Xibi answered, "Speak then. Once you’re done, I can deliver the Divine Lady’s message."

Hua Zeyu nodded, his lips parting slightly, "Actually, the senior from the Dragon God Sect, Hei, is dead."

"Dead?"

Yang Xibi looked at Hua Zeyu in suspicion.

Hua Zeyu offered no explanation but continued, "Just yesterday, a woman appeared at our academy, youthful in appearance yet surpassing us in realm. When Senior Hei approached to inquire, she attacked without a word, killing him outright. The groove outside the Main Hall, spanning thirty or forty meters, was left by him in his dying moments. Should Senior Yang doubt this, you may send someone outside to verify this in one glance!"

No sooner had he spoken than Yang Xibi glanced at the long-bearded elder.

The elder nodded, walked out of the Main Hall, and returned a moment later, nodding again towards Yang Xibi, "There indeed are bloodstains!"

As soon as the words left his lips, Yang Xibi slammed the armrest and stood abruptly, glaring at Hua Zeyu, "Where is that woman?"

Who dared kill a member of the Dragon God Sect?

Did they truly consider the Dragon God Sect an easy target?

Could a random figure dare challenge, like Wenping of the Immortal Sect?

His original intent was to convey the Divine Lady’s decree today, converting Celestial Academy into a vassal for ruling Bright Mirror Lake, then directly rejoining the Divine Lady, who was nearing the lake’s end, and proceeding together to East Lake.

Now, such a person had emerged—outrageous!

Hua Zeyu hastily replied, "She is in the mountain at our academy’s rear."

"Good! Good! Good!"

Yang Xibi shouted thrice.

Then he continued, "Having killed a member of the Dragon God Sect, and without fleeing, but daring to linger here. I shall see who dares come to Bright Mirror Lake and kill Dragon God Sect members."

With that, Yang Xibi strode out of the Main Hall.

He knew the rear mountain, having visited before, and thus headed straight there as he exited the Main Hall.

Hua Zeyu and the others hurriedly followed after him.

A grand procession made its way to the rear mountain, catching the attention of the Inner Courtyard disciples stationed at the thousand-meter margin, who immediately went to alert Ji Liangping, stationed at the entrance to the rear mountain.

"Dean, this is bad, people from the Dragon God Sect are here."

Upon hearing this, Ji Liangping’s expression was complicated as he glanced toward the direction of the Purification Pool at the rear mountain.

After a few seconds of silence, he turned and spoke, "Guard the entrances, no one is permitted to enter."

"Understood!"

The Inner Courtyard disciples, having received their orders, quickly returned to their posts.

Ji Liangping then began walking toward where Yang Xibi was approaching. From afar, he could see Yang Xibi and his group heading in his direction.

That figure, he swore he would never forget.

Such was his hatred.

The sword emerged from its sheath with a suddenness!

The earth-colored Double Meridian Gate opened at his command.

The Second Meridian Gate was powered by the One-Star Vortex Map he had once bought for 500 White Crystals in Cloud Sea City.

It offered five seconds of Absolute Defense.

This was Ji Liangping’s first time contemplating its use, convinced today was surely its moment!

He had only taken a few steps when Yang Xibi’s voice, filled with loathing and disgust, reached him, "So, Dean Ji is here in the rear mountain. Truly unexpected."