Chapter 42: Li Bai Takes Action
A hint of discouragement appeared on Ye Lingling's cool face, but she remained resolute: "Grandpa wouldn't lie to me. We definitely haven't found the correct path yet..."
Before her voice fell, Ye Zhong's expression suddenly changed, and he instantly shielded Ye Lingling behind him.
An Aura of the Soul Douluo level burst forth, and he vigilantly looked toward the treetop slightly ahead: "Who is it?!"
At that spot, the space subtly fluctuated, and a green-clothed young girl holding a strange musical instrument quietly appeared.
Her appearance was delicate, and her temperament was ethereal, like a forest sprite.
Cai Wenji's gaze fell upon Ye Lingling, who was shielded behind Ye Zhong. Feeling the unique life Aura emanating from her, she smiled slightly.
Her voice was clear: "May I ask, are you Miss Ye Lingling? I have been ordered by the Dean to specially invite you to join Big Dipper Academy."
Ye Lingling and Ye Zhong were stunned upon hearing this.
Immediately, immense joy surged into their hearts!
They finally found it!
But Ye Zhong did not lower his guard. He keenly sensed that the seemingly frail, green-clothed young girl before him possessed an unfathomable Aura.
She actually gave him an extremely dangerous feeling.
She was at least a Titled Douluo level existence!
This Big Dipper Academy truly hides Dragons and crouches Tigers!
Under Cai Wenji's guidance, the two followed her, winding through a seemingly ordinary mist, and the scene before their eyes suddenly opened up.
They saw a magnificent and exquisitely arranged complex of buildings situated within a mountain valley, completely isolated from the outside world.
No wonder they couldn't find it before.
"This... is Big Dipper Academy?"
Ye Lingling's cool eyes were filled with shock.
She had originally thought Big Dipper Academy was just an ordinary academy hidden deep in the mountains, but she never expected it to be such a blessed land of Opportunity.
Ye Zhong was even more shaken; as a Soul Douluo, his senses were sharper.
He could clearly sense that within this academy, several Auras, unfathomable like an abyss, were concealed.
None of them were remotely within his reach.
Cai Wenji smiled slightly, looking at their shocked expressions, and explained: "The academy is shrouded by a Formation, isolating it from the outside world. Without the Dean's permission, outsiders would find it difficult to discover, even if they were close by."
"Please follow me, both of you. The Dean is waiting."
Led by Cai Wenji, they passed through a path paved with bluestone and arrived before an elegant courtyard.
The courtyard gate was open. Lu Xiao stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, and Ao Yin, who had just finished receiving instruction, stood beside him.
"Dean, Miss Ye Lingling has arrived."
Cai Wenji bowed and reported.
Lu Xiao turned around, his gaze gently falling upon Ye Lingling, and nodded: "Welcome to Big Dipper Academy, Ye Lingling."
Ye Lingling quickly smoothed her clothes and curtsied: "Ye Lingling greets the Dean."
She secretly raised her eyes to observe this legendary Dean. She saw that he did not seem old, his appearance was extraordinarily handsome, and his temperament was even more unfathomable.
He seemed to blend into the surrounding heaven and earth, inspiring reverence.
"No need for formalities."
Lu Xiao made a gesture of support and then began introducing her: "This is Teacher Cai Wenji. You have already met her. Her zither music can soothe the mind and enhance cultivation, and she has unique expertise in the Dao of support."
Cai Wenji smiled kindly at Ye Lingling.
Lu Xiao then pointed to Ao Yin, who had an extraordinary temperament, beside him: "This is Ao Yin, a new student at the academy. His Martial Soul is the Elemental Dragon, and his talent is outstanding."
Ao Yin nodded slightly toward Ye Lingling, acknowledging her.
His personality seemed a bit cool, but his gaze was clear.
"The academy currently doesn't have many teachers, but each excels in their own area."
Lu Xiao continued, "That is Lü Bu, who primarily teaches fierce attack and Halberd Techniques."
He pointed to a burly man with a dominating Aura on the distant training grounds.
"That is Sikong Zhen, who controls the power of thunder and is responsible for the students' combat practice and physical conditioning."
In another area, a middle-aged man, whose body was wreathed in fine lightning and who possessed inherent authority without needing anger, was sitting in meditation.
"And that person,"
Lu Xiao's gaze turned toward the blue-robed guest leaning against the corridor, still holding a wine gourd, seemingly lazy, "Li Bai. You should have heard of him. His Dao of the Sword can be called the best in the current era."
Ye Lingling looked toward each person as Lu Xiao introduced them, and a stormy sea had long since been stirred up in her heart.
Lü Bu, Sikong Zhen, Li Bai... plus the unfathomable Cai Wenji, and the new student Ao Yin... the strength of this Big Dipper Academy was terrifying beyond imagination.
"Currently, besides Ao Yin, there is also Zhu Zhuqing, who is in secluded cultivation trying to break through a Bottleneck."
Lu Xiao added.
"Her Martial Soul is the Nether Cat, an agility-attack system Martial Soul, and her talent and perseverance are both top-tier. As for Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan, they are currently out on leave and have not yet returned. You will meet them in the future."
Hearing these names, Ye Lingling's heart was even more shaken.
Ning Rongrong (Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda) and Dugu Yan (Jade Phosphor Serpent) were both Geniuses who had appeared on the Martial Soul Ranking.
Zhu Zhuqing must also be extraordinary.
Being able to join such an academy and associate with these Geniuses was truly a heaven-sent Opportunity.
Just at this moment.
Ye Zhong, standing nearby, recalled the Old Family Head's instructions before they left, and he hesitated.
He wondered whether he should immediately tell the Young Miss about the drastic changes that had occurred in the Ye Family.
The observant Ye Lingling noticed Ye Zhong's abnormality and softly asked: "Uncle Zhong, what's wrong? Did something happen at home?"
Ye Zhong looked at the Young Miss's clear, worried eyes, and thinking of the Old Family Head's sacrifice and the current plight of the Ye Family, he gritted his teeth.
He recounted the matters that the Family Head had entrusted to him just now.
He quickly recounted how the Old Family Head had stayed behind alone to deal with Spirit Hall in order to cover the Young Miss's escape, and how Spirit Hall had likely already made a move against the Ye Family after they left.
"How could this be?"
After listening, Ye Lingling was struck by lightning, and her pretty face instantly turned pale.
Lu Xiao had already anticipated this news.
His expression calm, he turned his gaze to Li Bai, who was lazily leaning against the door frame holding a wine gourd, and said indifferently: "Li Bai, take a trip to Spirit Hall with Ye Lingling and bring the Ye Family people back."
Li Bai let out a hiccup, glanced at the two with hazy, drunken eyes, and casually nodded: "Oh, got it."
Ye Lingling and Ye Zhong were both stunned.
He... he's going alone?
Their opponent was Spirit Hall!
It was a Dragon's Pond and Tiger's Den, guarded by Ghost Douluo, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and perhaps even more Titled Douluo!
Ye Lingling couldn't help but worry: "Dean, Spirit Hall has experts as numerous as clouds. Teacher Li Bai going alone..."
Lu Xiao smiled slightly, his tone carrying absolute confidence: "It's fine. If he says he can bring them back, he definitely can."
Looking at Lu Xiao's calm yet unquestionable demeanor, and Li Bai's Aura, which was lazy yet bottomless.
Although Ye Lingling and Ye Zhong were still shocked and nervous, a thread of hope inexplicably arose in their hearts.
Perhaps... this mysterious Big Dipper Academy truly possessed the power to shake Spirit Hall?
Li Bai tilted his head back, swallowed the last mouthful of wine, tossed the wine gourd aside, and addressed Ye Zhong and Ye Lingling.
"Let's go. Point the way."
After speaking, an invisible Sword Qi wrapped around Ye Zhong and Ye Lingling.
The three of them flashed and disappeared from the Dean's room, heading straight for Spirit Hall!
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