Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation-Chapter 561 - 554: The Dean’s Wariness

"Brother, you are too timid. With your current strength and my array abilities, not even an Immortal Emperor is a big deal."

After leaving the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy, Ji Luo couldn't hold back from speaking.

Ding Huan chuckled, "There is a saying that 'a thousand days a thief, but not a thousand days to guard against a thief.' I'm fine at my residence, but once I go out, I must be cautious of the opponent.

I'm currently in the Immortal King Realm, but blocking an ambush from an Immortal Emperor level expert is still a bit beyond my abilities.

Moreover, even if we fend off an ambusher, could we actually kill them? It would only lead to falling out openly."

Ji Luo was taken aback; he still didn't understand what Ding Huan meant.

It wasn't that he was slow to react, but rather that he didn't put much stock in the laws and order of the Great Dao Corridor.

In his subconscious, the cultivation world naturally follows the law of the jungle.

Even if there are laws, they are set by the strong and have nothing to do with the common cultivators.

Ding Huan explained, "The laws of the Great Dao Corridor are firmly implemented, making it quite safe here.

The only ones who could ambush me would be someone at the dean or deputy dean level. If I killed them or caused trouble, I wouldn't be able to stay at the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy."

So even if I were to act, it can't be now; I have to wait until I advance to the Immortal Sovereign level."

"You mean, you plan to return to the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy?" Ji Luo asked.

Ding Huan replied bluntly, "Once I advance to the Immortal Sovereign, if the academy's training environment is suitable, I may very well return to continue my cultivation.

Whoever wants to deal with me, as long as they find out they can't hurt me or that I can even best them, do you think they would remain quiet?"

Ding Huan dared to say this because he believed that once he reached the Immortal Sovereign level, he could stand his ground against anyone in a one-on-one fight.

If his strength couldn't be crushed, who would dare to provoke him without reason? Not even the dean of the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy.

And those who wanted to uncover his secrets wouldn't be able to join forces with others, so what more did he have to fear?

"Absolutely, such a formidable Daoist in the academy, the dean might even consider making you a deputy dean," Ji Luo agreed.

"Yes, and that would elevate my status, making it much easier to obtain some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures," Ding Huan said.

Ji Luo suddenly understood and quickly said, "Brother, thank you so much, you are truly thoughtful."

This was clearly Ding Huan's compromise to help him find the Nine-colored Immortal Lotus.

Otherwise, if Ding Huan killed someone at the dean's level or had a falling out with them, it would be difficult to openly seek out the Body Shaping Treasure for him.

"No need for thanks, you've helped me greatly; naturally, I should consider your situation as well. I need to find a place now to cultivate to the Immortal King Perfected level, then wait for my disciples to secure a promotion quota for me," Ding Huan said.

He could no longer sense the Dao Rhythm of the Bone Devouring Poison from Shi Keling, indicating that Zuo Shanyi had removed the poison.

He had to hurry.

Once Shi Keling advanced to the Immortal Sovereign level, the first person he would likely seek out would be him, Ding Huan.

This guy had acquired the leather scroll's Dao concept, undoubtedly possessing great divine powers.

Being able to take on twenty Immortal Emperors from the Pangu Great World one-on-one while still at the Immortal King Perfected level was no small feat.

He had to advance to the Immortal Sovereign level to not fear his opponent.

Half a month later, Ding Huan had established his cave mansion in a place where the Immortal Spiritual Energy was not particularly dense.

With Ji Luo's level-three shielding Divine Array and the Hidden Spirit Divine Array, Ding Huan could boldly implant the Immortal Spirit Vein.

The benefit of having multiple Immortal Spirit Veins on him was now evident.

As long as he could cultivate to the Immortal Sovereign level here, he wouldn't need to be so secretive anymore, at least not in the Great Dao Corridor.

...

Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy.

Dean Yuan You had been anxiously waiting for Ding Huan to come out alone, but he never did.

As a dean, if he went to find Ding Huan alone, it would certainly arouse suspicion.

After some hesitation, he summoned Fang Bei.

"You go and call Daoist Ding to see me, and tell him I want to discuss the matter of the Disputation Class participating in the Great Dao Corridor Academy Grand Competition," he said.

No matter what, he had to first figure out what secrets Ding Huan held.

Fang Bei had a grudge with Ding Huan, and sending him to negotiate could make Ding Huan think that the dean was dissatisfied with him based on Fang Bei's words, prompting him to come and explain himself first.

The news Fang Bei brought back was totally unexpected to Yuan You — Ding Huan was not at his residence and had already left for an errand.

At Ding Huan's residence, only his eight students were diligently cultivating, preparing for the competition.

How was this possible?

Yuan You had clearly checked the academy's Monitoring Immortal Array and was certain that Ding Huan had not left the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy.

The academy had only one entrance, with no other exits.

All other areas were sealed by the nine-level Protecting Array. Not even Ding Huan, or even the dean without an array flag, could get in or out.

After sending Fang Bei away, Yuan You continued to check the monitoring array at the academy's entrance.

He suspected Ding Huan might have disguised himself as someone else to leave.

If that were the case, then it meant Ding Huan was very cautious, or perhaps the last meeting had made him suspicious.

The previous meeting was attended by all the academy's deans, deputy deans, chief stewards, and elders.

If Ding Huan knew about it, someone must have tipped him off.

Not concerned with who informed Ding Huan, what was more alarming was that Ding Huan had managed to leave without a trace.

After repeatedly reviewing the monitoring array's records multiple times, Yuan You's expression went from disbelief to shock.

He was certain Ding Huan had not disguised himself to leave the academy, which meant that Ding Huan must have found a place to break the academy's Protecting Array and leave.

A chill ran down Yuan You's spine.

If Ding Huan could leave from any point within the academy, then his array skills were at least at the level of a nine-tier Immortal Array Emperor...

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If he had gone to Ding Huan's residence without investigating, and was trapped by a nine-tier Killing Trap Immortal Array set by Ding Huan…

Yuan You didn't dare to think further.

Given his average array skills, if trapped in a nine-tier Killing Trap Immortal Array with an active array master, he could be in real danger.

If any incident occurred at Ding Huan's residence, according to the Great Dao Corridor laws, he would have been at fault first.

Even if Ding Huan couldn't kill him, the exposure of the incident would be extremely detrimental to him.

...

No matter how low-key Ji Xing and the others were.

The news that the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy's Disputation Class had independently signed up for the Great Dao Corridor Academy Grand Competition had spread across all the academies in the Great Dao Corridor.

Disputation Classes were not unique to the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy; every academy had such a class.

In essence, it was a class where the underachievers gathered, and the fact that this class had the audacity to make a grand spectacle of entering the Grand Competition?

Everyone began to pay attention to the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy, eager to see what kind of students composed the eight-person Disputation Class when the competition time arrived.

Ji Xing and the others had ceased their cultivation, as they had only one day before they would head to the Great Dao Corridor Plaza with the academy.

"Everyone." Ji Xing was the first to speak.

The rest fell silent and listened to Ji Xing speak.

Daoist Ding clearly valued Ji Xing more.

No one felt any animosity about it.

After all, Ji Xing had always been in the Disputation Class and was the first student Daoist Ding recognized, while they had been called back by Daoist Ding.

So when Ji Xing spoke, they showed their agreement.

"All eight of us were eliminated from other Profound Dao classes. Teacher has put tremendous effort into our cultivation, not only providing ample cultivation resources but also meticulously crafting cultivation techniques for us.

Although Teacher is not here, we should remember his teachings and not let him down."

"Ji Xing is right; we must strive for a good ranking, not only for our own pride but also to secure a promotion quota for Teacher."

The eight of them, chirping animatedly, were filled with ambition, determined not to disappoint Daoist Ding's high hopes.

"Good, let's each go handle our personal affairs now. The Doufa Competition is a no-holds-barred affair; if something happens, we need to be prepared.

In one day, we will gather at the academy and join the academy for the Great Dao Corridor Academy Grand Competition - our success depends on this time," Ji Xing said, raising his arm.

He had already resolved that, even if it meant risking his life, he would secure a prize-winning place to get a promotion quota for their teacher.

"I suggest that we don't take away Teacher's Immortal Spirit Vein, even if Teacher doesn't return, we can use this place for cultivation in the future," Long Xiyue said.

Her Immortal Clan was wealthy, and although the Immortal Spirit Vein was valuable, this was Teacher's cave mansion; removing the Immortal Spirit Vein would be disrespectful.

"Agreed..."

No one objected; everyone agreed with Long Xiyue's suggestion.

Reverence for their teacher was ingrained in their bones.

...

The Long Family Immortal Clan ranked among the top five in Yongzhou Immortal City.

Before Long Xiyue could enter the Long Family territory, she was driven out by emissaries sent by the head of the Immortal Clan, Long Yizhen.

Not only that, they also announced that Long Xiyue would be cut off from future cultivation resources.

The reason was that Long Xiyue had shamed the Long Family Immortal Clan.

Despite the abundant cultivation resources of the Long Family, Long Xiyue had been expelled from the Profound Dao Class and relegated to the Disputation Class.

That didn't even bother them; what did was that Long Xiyue shamelessly signed up for the Great Dao Corridor Academy Grand Competition.

Now the entire Yongzhou Immortal City was laughing at the Long Family Immortal Clan.

Long Xiyue's brother, Long Xiu, had also been sent to manage a shop millions of miles away due to her influence.

Standing outside the Long Family Clan, Long Xiyue felt deeply saddened.

Her brother Long Xiu had left Yongzhou Immortal City without informing her, clearly not wanting her to worry.

Heartbroken, Long Xiyue returned to the Eternal Desolation Divine Power Academy, only to find that the others were not yet back.

However, Vice-Dean Gu Min was there.

"Are you Daoist Ding's student?" Gu Min's eyes lit up when he saw Long Xiyue.

Long Xiyue's Dao Rhythm was restrained, with Immortal Essence surging within - clearly a very strong Profound Immortal Perfected cultivator.