Above the Dragon Gate, several figures emerged.
Besides the beautiful woman in a cheongsam, there was a middle-aged man dressed in a black Confucian robe holding a book, and an old man with a hunched back, white beard, and white hair.
"Greetings, Master Yan, Teacher Fu, Master Gu…"
All the teachers present bowed and cupped their hands.
At this, many Disciples of the Academy present, especially the newly joined ones, suddenly understood.
These three were the three most senior Fuzis in Jixia Academy, second only to the Venerable Master.
"Greetings, Fuzis!"
All the Academy Disciples bowed ninety degrees and cupped their hands in unison.
After all, Confucianism values etiquette the most.
Even Han Ping'an, the young Junior Martial Uncle, bowed and cupped his hands.
Only Jun Xiaoyao merely cupped his hands.
Yiyi, beside him, also learned on the spot.
"Oh, is this little Jun Xiaoyao?"
The beautiful woman in the cyan cheongsam with long, fair legs looked at Jun Xiaoyao, her expression smiling, with a strange look in her eyes.
She added, "He's quite like your father."
Upon hearing this, the strange look in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes deepened.
He had thought Master Yan would be an old pedantic scholar.
Who would have thought it was a graceful and charming woman?
This was somewhat unexpected.
But what made Jun Xiaoyao look strange was not this.
Instead, he thought of something.
This wouldn't be a debt left by his father, would it?
After all, Yun Tianya had also cultivated in Jixia Academy back then.
"Yan Qinghua, do not lose the decorum and dignity of a Fuzi."
The white-bearded, white-haired old man, Master Gu, said with a stern Face.
"Old pedant, do I need you to control me? Back then, if Tianya hadn't insisted on leaving, the position of Fuzi…"
"Yan Qinghua, you…" Master Gu's Face instantly turned ashen.
"Alright, you two, are we still opening the Sacred Realm Space?" Teacher Fu, in the middle, shook his head and gave a wry smile.
At this point, Jun Xiaoyao basically understood everything.
Why Master Yan had Mr. Yuan contact him from the start.
And then even suggested that he directly become a True Disciple Saint.
Goodness, it turns out this wasn't because of his Aptitude.
But because of his father's Face!
Presumably, Yan Qinghua and Yun Tianya had a story back then.
It was probably a story of unrequited love.
Otherwise, Empress Yue Zhilan wouldn't have met Yun Tianya.
As expected, Yan Qinghua's gaze turned to Jun Xiaoyao.
He could even feel the hidden trace of resentment in Yan Qinghua's eyes.
Like a resentful woman in a secluded chamber.
Jun Xiaoyao coughed dryly.
This was a debt of his father, Emperor Tianya, and couldn't be counted on him.
"Alright, don't waste time, let's open it directly." Teacher Fu said.
The Sacred Realm Space was the core of Jixia Academy.
Therefore, only Fuzis had the authority to open it.
Immediately, Yan Qinghua, Teacher Fu, and Master Gu simultaneously activated a trace of power.
Everyone felt an immense Righteous Qi surging forth.
The entire sea of clouds churned, a scene that was utterly shocking.
"Such pure power!"
All the Academy Disciples were deeply shocked.
The Fuzis' strength was indeed unfathomable; a mere trace of their power stirred the heavens and earth.
Jun Xiaoyao also secretly clicked his tongue.
No wonder Jixia Academy could become the highest academy in the World Sea, and even major Immortal Forces and Imperial Clans treated it with respect.
Just the strength of the three Fuzis was already unfathomable.
As for the even more mysterious Venerable Master, his Realm would obviously only be stronger.
As the three Fuzis made their move.
The Dragon Gate instantly burst forth with billions of rays of light, with vast Qi surging within.
"Alright, everyone from the Academy, the Sacred Realm Space has been opened."
"However, a word of caution: within the Sacred Realm Space, conflicts are allowed, but no fatal blows. After all, you are all fellow Disciples; this is the benevolence and righteousness of the Confucian Dao."
"Additionally, after entering the Sacred Realm Space, there will also be trials."
"That is the Heart Demon trial."
"If a person's mind is not upright, their conduct is improper, or they have committed rebellious acts or massacred living beings, Heart Demons will arise."
"These Heart Demons need to be overcome by yourselves."
"Of course, if you cannot bear it, you will be expelled from the Sacred Realm Space and completely lose your qualification."
Mr. Yuan spoke loudly, explaining all the rules.
Everyone present felt their hearts tighten.
It seemed the Sacred Realm Space was not so peaceful after all.
Upon hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao had a smile on his lips.
He had killed He Zixuan, so wouldn't he also be affected?
But Jun Xiaoyao didn't care, he only found it amusing.
"By the way, Master Yan, can I bring her in with me?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
He was, of course, referring to Yiyi.
Jun Xiaoyao wasn't just idly bringing Yiyi along.
Rather, he wanted her to gain some practical combat experience, so that she would have the power to protect herself in the future, no matter what.
Yan Qinghua glanced at Yiyi.
With her Realm, she could naturally sense a slight peculiarity.
However, because Jun Xiaoyao had concealed it with the Sky-Stealing Sun-Swapping Great Art, she didn't pay much attention.
"You may." Yan Qinghua nodded slightly.
Who told him he was that person's child? Opening a back door was fine.
Perhaps when this child grew sensible, he could even persuade that heartless man to pay more attention to her.
"Then many thanks, Master Yan." Jun Xiaoyao smiled.
"Don't be so formal, just call me Aunt Qinghua." Yan Qinghua smiled charmingly.
Jun Xiaoyao: "…"
Did Yan Qinghua want to use him as a Breakthrough point?
But after so long, Yan Qinghua still couldn't forget.
It could only be said that excellent men had many karmic debts!
After the Sacred Realm Space opened, everyone, including Jun Xiaoyao, stepped directly into the Dragon Gate.
"I wonder how many promising talents will emerge this time." Teacher Fu said with a faint smile.
"With Ping'an's cultivation progress, it should be about time this time." Master Gu stroked his beard and smiled.
When Han Ping'an was mentioned, a hint of a smile appeared on his stern old Face.
However, Yan Qinghua's eyes were very deep.
"A tiger father has no dog son. Back then, if that heartless man had been willing, he could have even taken that thing directly."
"As his son, little Jun Xiaoyao, you shouldn't disappoint, right?"
Yan Qinghua murmured in her heart.
The reason she helped Jun Xiaoyao.
On one hand, it was indeed because of Yun Tianya.
But there was also an important aspect.
That is, whether she could succeed as the next Venerable Master, which meant the Palace Master of Jixia Academy, depended entirely on Jun Xiaoyao.
It could be said that the rivalry between Han Ping'an and Jun Xiaoyao.
Was the rivalry between Master Gu and Yan Qinghua.
If she won, the entire Jixia Academy would be hers and Jun Xiaoyao's.
If she lost, Jun Xiaoyao wouldn't suffer any losses, but she would forever be subservient to Master Gu.
It could be said that Yan Qinghua had placed all her bets on Jun Xiaoyao.
"However, that Han Ping'an possesses a Magnificent Heart, which makes him most suited for that important artifact. What kind of surprise can this child bring?"