With that single slap landing, Director Li's fat body shot backward like a cannonball, smashing straight into the wall some distance away and getting firmly embedded in it.
Seeing this scene, Ruolin couldn't help but gape in shock.
Even more stunned were the few instructors responsible for administrative work on the first floor.
At this moment, the way they looked at Xiao Yan was as if they were staring at a terrorist, fear written all over their faces.
Had this man gone insane? He actually dared to cause trouble at Canaan Academy?
Anyone who dared to stir up trouble here—even a Dou Huang—would never make it out alive.
"Mr. Yan Xiao, I strongly advise you to hide for now. This is Canaan Academy. The Director you just struck is a Heaven-rank instructor of the Outer Academy. Even if you're a Dou Wang, once the Vice Dean personally takes action, you won't be his match."
By now, Ruolin was certain that Xiao Yan was a Dou Wang-level expert. To slap an Eight-Star Dou Ling into a wall so casually—and to be treated with such respect by the Black Corner Region auction house—this was the minimum level of strength he had to possess.
"Heaven-rank instructor?" Xiao Yan glanced at Ruolin and said disdainfully,"This is the quality of Heaven-rank instructors at your academy? If that's the case, then Canaan Academy's educational standards are about this level too. What kind of students could such a trash academy possibly produce?"
His words made Ruolin's face flush red and filled several instructors with indignation.
Yet after witnessing Xiao Yan's strength, not one of them dared utter a single word in response.
"Young man, watch your tone."
At this moment, a calm voice finally echoed through the first-floor hall.
Upon hearing it, the previously panicked instructors visibly relaxed.
A gentle breeze passed, and an elderly man appeared before Xiao Yan.
After glancing at Director Li, who was still stuck in the wall with blood at the corner of his mouth, the old man frowned deeply and looked at Xiao Yan with a trace of hostility.
"I don't know what your purpose is in coming to Canaan Academy, young friend. If Xiao Li offended you in any way, we can have him apologize. But for you to act so unreasonably and strike out like this—are you trying to declare war on Canaan Academy?"
As he spoke, an immense aura at the peak of the Dou Huang realm burst forth, filling the entire office hall. Even though he deliberately restrained it, several Yellow-rank instructors still felt their breathing become labored.
"Dean Hu Qian, there's a reason for this…"Facing the elder's furious Vajra-like glare, Ruolin straightened herself and tried to step forward to explain.
At that moment, Xiao Yan extended an arm, stopping her. Under that overwhelming pressure, his expression didn't change in the slightest. Instead, he smiled and stepped forward, casually patting the old man on the shoulder.
"So you're Hu Qian?"
The instant Xiao Yan's hand landed on his shoulder, Hu Qian's anger flared even more. As the dignified Vice Dean, since when did a brat dare pat his shoulder? Even if this guy was a Dou Wang, so what?
But the moment Xiao Yan's palm touched him, Hu Qian's expression changed dramatically.
Only now did he truly sense Xiao Yan's aura.
And upon sensing it, Hu Qian's face went slightly pale. Only then did he realize just how terrifying the young man before him was.
Compared to Xiao Yan, his own cultivation was like a stream versus a river, a pond versus a vast lake.
Such frightening strength—even Grand Elder Su Qian, who had already advanced to Dou Zong, had never given him this kind of feeling. Only the legendary Qian and Bai Elders he had once seen had ever exerted such pressure on him.
Before Hu Qian could even utter the words "You're a Dou Zong—", Xiao Yan continued smiling and spoke first.
"Take me to see your Grand Elder Su Qian. Any problem with that, Dean Hu Qian?"
"No problem at all!"A warm smile instantly appeared on Hu Qian's face.
"Please, follow me."
In that instant, the Outer Academy office building fell into a brief silence. Many people couldn't understand why Dean Hu Qian was being so polite to this man.
"Dean Hu Qian, this person came here to cause trouble! How can you indulge him like this?"
At this moment, Director Li, having regained consciousness, spoke with slurred words, his gaze anxious as he looked at Hu Qian.
Dean Hu Qian was known for protecting his own. Even if he had done something wrong, he shouldn't allow an outsider to treat academy instructors like this.
"Shut up!" Hu Qian shot him a vicious glare.
Then he said coldly,"Director Li was discourteous to a guest, spoke nonsense, and violated teacher ethics. Effective immediately, he is demoted to a Yellow-rank instructor and ordered to undergo three months of wall-facing reflection."
Hu Qian snorted, cold sweat breaking out on his back. He feared that if Director Li provoked Xiao Yan even a little more, this young man might turn the entire office building into dust.
With Xiao Yan's strength, he could absolutely destroy half of the Outer Academy before the academy's guardians even noticed.
Thus, Hu Qian cast another cold glance at Director Li and added indifferently,"His salary for these three months will also be docked."
After that, he warmly extended his hand toward Xiao Yan and said with a smile,"Please, follow me."
With that, he led Xiao Yan out of the office building.
Watching the two figures leave, the group of instructors looked at one another, utterly bewildered.
Director Li in particular turned pale, nearly fainting on the spot.
As for Ruolin, her eyes grew even brighter as she watched Xiao Yan depart.
She had originally thought Xiao Yan would be subdued by Hu Qian, but seeing Hu Qian's courteous attitude, it was clear that subduing Xiao Yan was no easy matter.
"So Mr. Yan Xiao isn't a Dou Wang, but a Dou Huang-level expert!"
Ruolin silently speculated, finding Xiao Yan increasingly unfathomable.
"Mr. Xiao Yan, ahead is the Inner Academy of Canaan Academy."
High in the sky, Hu Qian spread his wings behind him, while Xiao Yan stood suspended in midair, gazing down at the enormous basin below.
The shape of this basin was as if a massive meteor had fallen from the heavens, smashing into the ground and forming it.
"As expected, the Fallen Heart Flame must be hidden here."
Looking at the basin below, Xiao Yan recalled the characteristics of the Fallen Heart Flame: a heavenly meteor descending, colliding with the power of the earth, the resulting spark nurtured for thousands of years by magma deep underground—only then could a Fallen Heart Flame be formed.
Passing through layers of buildings within the basin, Xiao Yan and Hu Qian eventually arrived at an ancient, tranquil courtyard.
"Grand Elder, there is a distinguished guest who wishes to see you," Hu Qian said softly as he knocked on the door.
There was a brief silence within the courtyard. Then, a wave of soul power swept over Xiao Yan and Hu Qian. Xiao Yan clearly sensed a flicker of surprise when that energy passed over him.
"Hu Qian, bring that distinguished guest in."
After a moment, an aged yet slightly weakened voice sounded from within the courtyard.
Hu Qian pushed the door open. Inside, beside a small pavilion, Xiao Yan saw an elderly man dressed in black, with white hair and a white beard.
"This friend, I am Su Qian. May I ask what business brings you to see me?"
The old man's smile carried a trace of wariness as it reached Xiao Yan's ears.
~~~
Fully Completed English PDF of this fan-fic on my Patreon shop if you want to support and own the full fan-fic in one go. Just grab the PDF and binge the entire story from start to finish!
Hy My Lovely Brothers I've uploaded some New New High Quality english translated fanfic on my Patreon shop! recently Feel free to check it out—if you're interested, you can grab a copy and support me there.
Here are a few titles of recently uploaded fanfics on patreon:
" Douluo: So What If I Reincarnated as Ning Rongrong "
" Douluo's Strongest Evolution: I Am Ning Rongrong's Big Brother "
" Douluo II: Reborn as Di Tian, Many Children, Many Blessings (18+) "
" Douluo: Reborn as the Mandala Snake, Many Children, Many Blessings (18+) "
" Douluo: Awakening the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear Martial Soul at the Start "
" Douluo: Huo Yuhao Possesses Erlang Shen's Heavenly Eye "
" Douluo: My Martial Soul Comes with Soul Rings "
" Douluo Dragon King: Natural God King "
" Tree Realm Descent upon the Douluo Continent "
" Douluo: A Delightful Journey (18+) "
" Douluo II: Lying Low in Shrek and Quietly Leveling Up "
" Douluo II: You Evil Soul Master, What's with the Charity King "
" Douluo: Angels and Knights "
" Douluo: Evolving into a God Starting from a Chameleon "
" Douluo: Transmigrated into a Group of Lewd Women (18+) "
" Douluo: When Tang Wulin Meets Little Huo Niang "
" Douluo: Sisters Corruption (18+) "
" Douluo: Infinite Lustful God Corruption System (18+) "
" Douluo Continent 3: Legend of the Dragon King (18+) "
" Douluo: Infinite Time Travel Harem (18+) "
" Green Light Douluo (18+) Completed Edition "
" Douluo: Smut (18+) "
" Douluo: The Legend of Tang San (18+) "
" Douluo: Erotic Chronicles (18+) "
" Douluo: Peerless Bull (18+) "
" Douluo: Glazed Sacrifice to Revive the Sect (18+) "
" Douluo: Lust Evoulution (18+)"
" Douluo: Twin Lustful Souls (18+) "
" Douluo: Hypnotic Martial Soul (18+) "
" Douluo: Fat Otaku Fu*king All Over Continent (18+) "
many more up to 220+ are available.
Your support means a lot—thanks in advance, legends!
Patreon.com/UIGOD
(End of Chapter)