In the distance, Xiao Yi was flying rapidly.

The Heavenly Hidden Academy was not close from here.

With his current strength, his flying speed was extremely fast; even if traversing through a region, it wouldn’t take long.

However, reaching the Heavenly Hidden Territory was far more than just crossing one region.

Xiao Yi guessed that even though his current cultivation had entirely stepped into martial arts great power, and his fire control skill had qualitatively improved, it would still take several days to reach the Heavenly Hidden Territory.

As for using the flame space to trap the Vice Dean previously.

In fact, he didn’t wish to make things difficult, much less harm the Vice Dean.

He had said before, he did not even blame the Vice Dean, because the Vice Dean was indeed an exceptionally good elder.

Back in the day, he had personally stayed in the Black Cloud Academy, and the Vice Dean had always taken care of him.

Although he did not know the complete course of events, he could guess that the Vice Dean probably did not want this, and Mo Youh had used some means to force him.

However, he had just appeared in the identity of Yi Xiao.

It was only natural to punish the Vice Dean.

Additionally, he required the Vice Dean to help him with something.

That flame space, seemingly astonishing and the flame serpents appearing with extremely high temperature, in truth, would at most cause the Vice Dean minor injuries.

Within a few days, the Vice Dean would be able to break through that flame space himself.

...

Several days later.

In the Demon Hunting Territory, within the main hall of the Demon Hunting Hall.

Each of the three Hall Masters held a document intelligence report.

The Demon Hunting Hall Master suddenly laughed, "That kid actually let loose this much anger?"

"Indeed, he has spirit." The Flame Hall Master said with a satisfied smile.

"If they are our own elders, it doesn’t matter who they are, be it Black Cloud Academy or those main hall masters, give them a beating first."

"But that kid Miao Shenghua, seems like he was quite angered."

"Angered? Hmph." The Demon Hunting Hall Master snorted.

"Just a mere Legendary Array Master dares to threaten us three to determine and even announce the successor to the entire Central Region?"

"It should be the old man Tianji himself coming to speak such threats."

The Medicine Venerate Hall Master frowned, "However, that kid Yi Xiao seems a bit too arrogant."

"Hmm?" The two other Hall Masters frowned simultaneously.

The Medicine Venerate Hall Master said solemnly, "That kid has yet to officially take over."

"He has no right to directly punish a Main Hall Master of the Ten Main Halls."

"The Vice Dean of Black Cloud Academy has considerable achievements in our Medicine Venerate Hall."

"Moreover, over the years, our Medicine Venerate Hall has had a good relationship with Black Cloud Academy, cutting off all tasks and exchanges with a single sentence..."

"You disagree?" The Demon Hunting Hall Master interrupted directly.

The Medicine Venerate Hall Master nodded, "Black Cloud Academy indeed solved many problems and thorny tasks for us."

"I’m afraid I cannot agree to this."

Upon hearing this, the Demon Hunting Hall Master frowned, "You know that kid’s character."

"Do you believe if we directly refuse his request, he would turn hostile on the spot? He might even refuse to take over."

The Flame Hall Master nodded, "Let’s not speak of his character."

"Since that kid has already spoken in front of a crowd of main hall masters."

"If we refuse now, where would he save his face?"

The Demon Hunting Hall Master continued, "In essence, sooner or later, he will take over, we too must eventually delegate authority."

"Not giving him this bit of authority now, how does that make sense?"

"But..." The Medicine Venerate Hall Master frowned.

"It’s up to you how you decide." The Demon Hunting Hall Master shrugged.

"In the future, when this kid takes over the dual position as the Hall Masters of the Demon Hunting and Flame Halls, it might not be possible to force him to take over the Medicine Venerate Hall."

The Flame Hall Master chuckled, "In the future, when he achieves legendary status, he will be the youngest legendary Alchemist on the continent."

"Of course, it will have nothing to do with your Medicine Venerate Hall."

"That won’t do." The Medicine Venerate Hall Master’s old eyes instantly widened.

"Forget it, I’ll follow this kid’s lead."

"Heh." The Demon Hunting Hall Master smiled, "Speaking of which, by the time, that kid should be almost reaching the Heavenly Hidden Academy."

"Let’s pay a visit too."

"Okay." The two other Hall Masters nodded.

...

On the other side.

In the Wind Shattering Territory, within the Wind Shattering Hall Main Hall.

The Wind Shattering Palace Master angrily threw down a document.

"Old Asura, take a look at this intelligence report."

"See what good deeds those three old fellows from the Demon Hunting, Flame, and Medicine Venerate Halls have done."

The Asura Hall Master glanced at the document, his brows furrowing instantly.

"Those three directly informed the Central Region and appointed Yi Xiao as the successor." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Indeed." The Wind Shattering Palace Master said coldly, "Originally, a few days ago, Chengfeng and Xu Feng were going to capture that Purple Flame Yi Xiao from the Extreme East."

"Who would have thought that boy Jiu Yan would announce this matter directly in front of all the major forces in the Central Region."

"Forcing Chengfeng and Xu Feng to stop in the region near the Extreme East, unable to act."

The Asura Hall Master frowned, "Seems like those three old fellows are anxious too, eager to determine a successor before the upheaval, to prevent the three halls from leaderless chaos one day."

"Where are Chengfeng and Xu Feng now?" The Asura Hall Master asked.

The Wind Shattering Palace Master replied seriously, "They’re still nearby, awaiting orders from us."

"But I heard that a few days ago, those two had nothing to do and went to help the other six halls catch the wanted individuals nearby."

"Leave those two alone for now." The Wind Shattering Palace Master said coldly, "Let’s return to Yi Xiao."

"If our previous guess was true, then how do you let Xiao Yi take over the halls?"

"We can’t just split him in half, can we?"

"Moreover, according to the rules of the Eight Palaces, that kid can only join one of the alliance halls."

"If that kid’s identity is exposed one day, I fear none of the Five Halls will spare him."

"No hurry." The Asura Hall Master waved his hand, "He’s only a Vice Hall Master for now."

"As long as he hasn’t truly taken over, it is not a big deal."

"Such a rare monster, none of us old guys would really want to harm him."

"As long as we bring him back early, let him take over as the main hall masters of the Wind Shattering and Asura Halls, and then go to the Demon Hunting Hall to clarify things."

"Once the rice is cooked, there’s no need to manage other issues."

"Wouldn’t that drive those three old guys crazy?" The Wind Shattering Palace Master frowned.

"If they go crazy, let them. Are we afraid of them?" The Asura Hall Master shrugged.

"True." The Wind Shattering Palace Master nodded, "If our previous assumption was correct, then Xiao Yi should have already understood the meaning of the Main Hall Token we gave him that day."

"However, if he has to choose, the Demon Hunting Hall is part of the Three Halls Alliance after all..."

"Hmph." The Asura Hall Master snorted coldly, "That depends on who offers the higher price."

"The true successor, who hasn’t searched for countless years."

At this moment.

Outside the door, a hall steward knocked and entered, bowing, "Master of the Main Hall, Chengfeng Hall Master requests an audience."

"Chengfeng?" The Wind Shattering Palace Master frowned, "Returned? Let him in."

"Yes." The hall steward left the room to carry out the order.

Shortly, Chengfeng Hall Master hurried in.

The Wind Shattering Palace Master frowned, "Didn’t I instruct you and Hengtian to wait over there?"

"Returning now, if you lose track of that kid again, how will you find him?"

Chengfeng Hall Master bowed and hastily explained a few words.

"Hmm?" The faces of the Wind Shattering and Asura Hall Masters changed immediately.

"What did you say? Twins?"

...

The third update.

First, I apologize, today Xiao Ba went out and returned home at 11 PM.

Hurriedly finished coding and sent it out, so it’s quite late today, apologies, apologies.