"Don't worry about that. The two are not in conflict. The Jiuzhou Conference is a discussion of Dao before the contest of supremacy, so there's plenty of time." Master Yunyang chuckled.
"No problem, kid, I'll just force myself to hold out just once. But if I don't perform well then, there won't be any punishment, right?" Long Chen asked with a smile.
"No, as the saying goes, there is no superiority in judgment, and no length or shortness in the Dao. Our Mentor Institute feels the entire mentor system is too lifeless, like a man struggling to survive.
This year's conference still hasn't come up with any innovative topics. Our thinking is really outdated, so we want to boldly try it out and test newcomers. "Master Yunyang said.
Judging by Master Yunyang's tone, it seemed he didn't take the Jiuzhou Conference too seriously, but thinking about it, the entire Lingxiao Academy seemed to have a habit of muddling through.
At first, Long Chen was very disdainful of the academy's attitude, but after hearing the old sweeper's words, he understood that not everyone else was drunk and sober; there were many people smarter than him. The reason he couldn't see through it was simply because he hadn't reached that level yet.
Since Master Yunyang had appointed him as a lecturer, even the dean wouldn't be involved, and such a great benefit, how could he possibly let it go? Of course, he agreed without hesitation.
"This is a special nameplate. From today onward, you can freely enter and exit all the scripture pavilions of the academy without paying any fees... Master Yunyang handed Long Chen a purple nameplate, with the characters "Lingxiao" drawn on it. Surprisingly, it does not belong to the four ranks of "Heaven, Earth, Humanity, and Mortal."
Long Chen took the nameplate and was overjoyed, quickly thanking Master Yunyang—the token had been a great help to him.
"There are three main halls in the academy's scripture pavilion: the outer academy's scripture pavilion is the entry point, and the inner courtyard's scripture pavilion is the foundation. As long as you control the classics within the inner courtyard's scripture pavilion, you can understand the origin of all paths.
Above the inner courtyard, there are even higher mental methods, but we do not intend for you to engage with them. On one hand, your realm is insufficient, and studying them is harmful rather than beneficial; on the other hand, it is precisely because we have studied higher mental methods that we have formed rigid thinking, been influenced by ancient wisdom, and imposed shackles on ourselves, making it impossible to break through.
So, we don't put any pressure on you—read whatever you want, and no one will judge you.
And even if we fail at the Jiuzhou Conference, it doesn't matter. Our Lingxiao Academy never cares about empty fame.
But there are two things I need to explain to you now. Master Yunyang's expression grew serious.
"Please speak, senior." Long Chen put away the nameplate and respectfully said.
"The first thing is, from today onward, you are not allowed to directly teach academy techniques to disciples." Master Yunyang said.
Long Chen was taken aback. Since the academy didn't care about empty fame or money, why would they restrict him in this regard? Wouldn't that limit the development of the disciples?
Seeing Long Chen's puzzled expression, Master Yunyang spoke: "Teaching the Way, imparting knowledge, and resolving doubts are the teacher's duty. But your path is not the way of others; your path is often only suitable for yourself."
If you lead others onto your path, tell me, how many people will survive in the future? "
This ..."
Long Chen was speechless. Master Yunyang was right. If everyone learned from him, unless he could stay with them forever, everyone would learn his temper but lack his strength. In the future, they wouldn't even know how they would die.
"For a teacher, the highest realm is to govern by non-interference, teaching without words, guiding rather than leading." Master Yunyang said meaningfully.
"I understand, junior." Long Chen nodded.
After all, disciples of the Xiaoyao Alliance and Luo Sect are not like dragonblood warriors. Long Chen keeps them close, and if they encounter terrifying enemies, they can only be cannon fodder.
Suddenly, Long Chen felt a stir in his heart. Was the academy giving him this nameplate deliberately to stop his behavior?
After all, as the two guilds grew stronger and more powerful members joined, his influence grew. The academy did not want to affect the future of more disciples because of him.
Thinking of this, Long Chen felt even more that the academy's leadership was truly possessing great wisdom. The academy appeared chaotic, but in reality, it had always been under control.
Although Long Chen didn't know the true purpose of the academy, he increasingly felt that the academy was not as simple as it appeared.
As for the Chu family's infiltration, it might just be a trick in front of the real higher-ups. If the academy doesn't stop it, there must be their reasons.
Thinking of this, a smile gradually appeared on Long Chen's face. The higher-ups were smart, so things were easier. He feared nothing in his life, except for encountering idiots, especially those in high positions.
Seeing Long Chen nod in agreement, Master Yunyang also nodded. Long Chen was a smart man, quick to understand, and communication was especially easy.
Master Yunyang continued, "That was the first point just now. Now let's talk about the second point. As you know, the Academy and the War God Hall are almost two independent departments—one handles internal affairs, the other handles external affairs."
Except for the dean, no one in the War God Hall can control them. If you inner disciples perform well, you will be recruited into the War God Hall.
Therefore, inner disciples are treated as seedlings by the War God Hall. We have recruited you into the mentor team, which is under tremendous pressure. Without the dean's approval, we absolutely wouldn't dare.
Now that you have become a preparatory Celestial Master, you need to be mentally prepared. If you perform well in the future, the War God Hall might invite you for a meeting. "
Meet with what?" Long Chen asked.
"They might make you reject the identity of Celestial Master, because the War God Hall is very disgusted by anything outside the battlefield, so..." Master Yunyang looked at Long Chen and said.
Long Chen immediately understood and smiled slightly, saying, "Master Tian, rest assured. I'm not the type to burn bridges after crossing rivers. Once I promise something, I will definitely keep it. In my life, I have never broken my word." "
Master Yunyang meant that Long Chen shouldn't be pressured by the War God Hall and refuse the title of Celestial Master, which would put him in an awkward position.
Among the people of the War God Hall, Long Chen had encountered Elder Shenlei, the head of the Discipline Institute, and the powerful figure named Zhan Feng. It was clear they were all true heroes. Such people were extremely tired of tedious formalities.
I believe the entire War God Hall is in this same atmosphere, but it doesn't matter—what he wants now is to become stronger. Why refuse such a great opportunity? If the War God Hall was willing to accept him, then he would accept him; if not, it didn't matter.
Besides, as long as he was strong enough, would the War God Hall reject him just because of a certain identity?
Seeing Long Chen agree readily, Master Yunyang felt relieved. Holding the nameplate, Long Chen left joyfully, heading straight for the Divine Dao Scripture Pavilion.