This Young man, dressed in a coarse cloth scholar's robe, possessed an extraordinary Aura.
Though not as exceptional as Han Ping'an, whom Chu Xiao had encountered before, he still appeared remarkably distinguished.
"So it's Saint He."
Song Daosheng's face was slightly pale as he bowed slightly.
This Young man was none other than He Zixuan, one of the ten True Disciple Saints of Jixia Academy.
As a True Disciple Saint, He Zixuan was also known as Saint He.
His status in Jixia Academy was even higher than Song Daosheng's.
Even Song Daosheng had to show him deference.
Moreover, and most importantly, He Zixuan's faction and Song Daosheng's faction were in direct competition.
However, Song Daosheng was confused as to why He Zixuan was here at this moment.
He Zixuan looked at Chu Xiao, then smiled slightly and said, "Brother Chu, I've long admired your reputation."
Chu Xiao was a little puzzled.
Before he came, he had briefly learned about Jixia Academy.
The status of a True Disciple Saint in Jixia Academy was extraordinary.
And now, it seemed he was showing him goodwill.
What exactly was going on?
A thought suddenly flashed through Chu Xiao's mind.
"Could it be because of Brother Han?"
Remembering Han Ping'an, Chu Xiao's eyes flickered.
He had previously speculated that Han Ping'an might be one of Jixia Academy's True Disciple Saints.
Now it seemed that Han Ping'an's identity was even more mysterious and profound than he had imagined.
However, Chu Xiao quickly reacted, smiling and cupping his hands, saying, "Brother He is too kind."
"With your talent and strength, Brother Chu, entering Jixia Academy shouldn't be much of a problem."
He Zixuan said, then turned to Song Daosheng and said, "Bring the Jade Slip, let me see."
Song Daosheng's face turned slightly green.
He never expected He Zixuan to appear at this moment.
Did their faction want to recruit Chu Xiao?
But under the watchful eyes of everyone, Song Daosheng could not refuse and could only grit his teeth and take out the Jade Slip.
His status as a sage was still a notch lower than that of a True Disciple Saint.
He Zixuan took the Jade Slip and glanced at it, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"Heh heh, Sage Song, your standards are quite high."
"It's just what I think," Song Daosheng said, enduring the pressure.
"Oh, in that case, how about we let the various Masters judge?" A playful, cold smile spilled from He Zixuan's lips.
Song Daosheng's face couldn't help but twitch.
Jixia Academy placed the highest importance on rules.
If it were discovered that he deliberately suppressed Chu Xiao, he would inevitably be punished.
If it were more severe, he might even be stripped of his status as a sage.
And just as Song Daosheng was in a dilemma, a calm voice suddenly rang out.
"Brother Song, long time no see."
Hearing this voice, Song Daosheng, whose expression had been gloomy, suddenly showed a hint of surprise.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
A luxurious and magnificent building boat traversed the Void Realm, arriving above Jixia Academy.
And on the deck of the building boat, three figures stood.
The White-robed Young Master in the middle was exceptionally refined, with an extraordinary demeanor, as handsome as an exiled immortal, and a noble and composed bearing.
It was precisely Jun Xiaoyao.
And the two women beside him were naturally Tantai Qingxuan and Tantai Mingzhu, who had accompanied him.
Whoosh...
When Jun Xiaoyao appeared, the entire place erupted in an uproar.
Gu Qingtian, Xiahou Fengyun, and other Imperial Clan Prodigies immediately locked their gazes on Jun Xiaoyao, each with their own thoughts.
And Jun Xiaoyao, facing countless gazes, remained expressionless, with a dignified Aura.
He looked at Song Daosheng, Chu Xiao, and the others.
With one glance, he understood the Karma of the matter.
It was nothing more than Song Daosheng wanting to curry favor with him, not wanting Chu Xiao to join Jixia Academy, which then caused trouble.
When Chu Xiao saw Tantai Qingxuan standing beside Jun Xiaoyao, his heart suddenly ached, and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes.
Tantai Qingxuan had actually come with Jun Xiaoyao!
This made his internal organs feel as if they were twisting in pain.
He had planned to repair his relationship with Tantai Qingxuan at Jixia Academy?
Why did it feel like he would still be an outsider?
And He Zixuan, upon seeing Jun Xiaoyao, was also stunned.
It was simply because Jun Xiaoyao was too extraordinary.
Even more extraordinary than the one he revered!
Jun Xiaoyao, Tantai Qingxuan, and the others descended from the building boat.
At this moment, Song Daosheng was already so excited that his face turned red.
"Young Master Jun... no, I should say Young Lord Jun Xiaoyao."
Song Daosheng stepped forward, cupped his hands, and bowed.
"Brother Song is too kind," Jun Xiaoyao said with a faint smile.
Song Daosheng let out a deep sigh of relief.
For some reason, with Jun Xiaoyao's arrival, he seemed to gain confidence.
It was like a lackey waiting for his master.
"So it's the renowned Young Lord Jun Xiaoyao, it's an honor to meet you."
Even the previously high and mighty Saint He, He Zixuan, had his Aura completely suppressed at this moment and could only bow slightly.
Jun Xiaoyao merely nodded faintly, as if an elder acknowledging a Junior.
This made He Zixuan's face look rather unpleasant.
Jun Xiaoyao then looked at Chu Xiao, feigning surprise.
"So Fellow Daoist Chu is here too, what a coincidence."
"Chu Xiao, you've arrived," Tantai Qingxuan said with a slight smile.
Chu Xiao's face was not very pleasant, but he knew that he could only endure for now.
And with Jun Xiaoyao's arrival, Song Daosheng's back straightened.
The status of a True Disciple Saint was very high, but in the eyes of someone of Jun Xiaoyao's status, it was nothing special.
At this moment, another middle-aged man hurried over, smiling as he said, "Young Lord Jun Xiaoyao's arrival truly brings glory to our Jixia Academy."
The newcomer was, of course, Mr. Yuan.
"Mr. Yuan," Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
"Young Lord Jun Xiaoyao must be tired from his journey, why don't we go inside to talk? It is truly fortunate for our Jixia Academy to have the Young Lord join us," Mr. Yuan said with a smile.
This caused everyone present to be utterly astonished.
Jun Xiaoyao was actually invited to join Jixia Academy directly.
Was this still the impartial Jixia Academy?
"Mr. Yuan, this..." He Zixuan was also stunned.
Were they going to break the rules of Jixia Academy for the sake of Jun Xiaoyao?
"What, do you have an opinion? Young Lord Jun Xiaoyao's talent is extraordinary, and his father, Emperor Tianya, was once the most outstanding figure in our Jixia Academy."
"Like father, like son, and even surpassing him, does Young Lord Jun Xiaoyao not have this qualification?" Mr. Yuan said coldly.
These words silenced everyone present.
Even the Prodigies who were attempting the trials were silent.
Emperor Tianya's reputation in the Boundless Sea was too great.
Coupled with Jun Xiaoyao's previous performances, which were extremely stunning and impressive, it was enough to win over everyone.
"Our Jixia Academy has not broken any rules. If anyone here believes they can surpass Young Lord Jun Xiaoyao, they can also join directly!"
Mr. Yuan proclaimed loudly.
No one responded.
Even Xiahou Fengyun, who had deliberately wanted to witness Jun Xiaoyao, had an extremely solemn look in his eyes after truly seeing Jun Xiaoyao and did not act rashly.
He did not want to repeat Xiahou Zhen's mistake.
Seeing the silence, Mr. Yuan smiled slightly.
This way, he could both curry favor with Jun Xiaoyao and not break the rules of Jixia Academy, which was truly Perfection.
"Young Master Jun..."
Seeing that even the usually strict Jixia Academy had opened its doors wide for Jun Xiaoyao, the reverence in the eyes of Tantai Qingxuan and Tantai Mingzhu was almost overflowing.
This made Chu Xiao, who was watching from the side, feel extremely pained.
And just then, a faint voice suddenly sounded.
"Mr. Yuan, when did our Jixia Academy have such a rule?"