789: The dean summoned

More than half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Late that night, Yang Lingchen, who was cultivating in the haotian jade space, suddenly opened his eyes and left the Vast Heaven Jade instantly.

"Who are you?"

Yang Lingchen's expression was incredibly solemn as he looked at the dark figure before him with vigilance.

He didn't choose to shout for help because it would be completely useless; the entire small courtyard had been sealed off by this dark figure. Even if he screamed his lungs out, no one would hear him.

"Stinky brat, you want to know who I am? Go to Hell and ask!"

A cruel, evil smile curled at the corner of the dark figure's mouth. Then, his right hand turned into a claw and lunged directly for Yang Lingchen's neck.

Facing this terrifying claw, a trace of despair flashed in Yang Lingchen's eyes. The massive gap in cultivation level left him with no power to resist at all.

"Seeking death! How dare you assassinate a Genius of my Tianxin Academy."

Just then, a terrifying pressure swept in from the distance. Immediately after, a middle-aged man with a powerful aura appeared before Yang Lingchen like a bolt of lightning.

"Boom...!"

Two powerful forces collided, producing a sky-shaking roar. Then, the dark figure's body flew backward like lightning, vanishing into the night before even hitting the ground.

Seeing this, the middle-aged man turned into a streak of white light and gave chase instantly.

At the same time, two more Elders of Tianxin Academy appeared in Yang Lingchen's courtyard.

"Yang Lingchen, are you alright?" asked a white-haired, kind-looking old man.

This person was none other than Liu Zhengfeng, the Fourth Elder of Tianxin Academy.

"This Disciple is fine." Yang Lingchen gave a respectful bow.

"Did you see clearly who it was that attacked?" Liu Zhengfeng asked.

"That person's strength was profound; I couldn't see his specific appearance clearly," Yang Lingchen said, his brow furrowing slightly.

"Continue your rest! No one else will come to disturb you!"

After Liu Zhengfeng finished speaking, he and another high-ranking member of Tianxin Academy walked out of Yang Lingchen's courtyard.

"Then I shall trouble Senior." Yang Lingchen bowed respectfully and returned to his room once more.

At this moment, he still had lingering fears. He had originally thought he was dead for sure, not expecting the academy to send high-ranking members to protect him.

Not far from Yang Lingchen's courtyard, the two high-ranking members of Tianxin Academy were discussing the matter.

Just then, Nie Beichen walked back with a gloomy expression.

"Beichen, did you find out who attacked?" Liu Zhengfeng asked in a heavy voice.

"That person is extremely strong and had set up a Teleportation Array for escape in advance." Nie Beichen's brow was locked tight. "However, what is certain is that this person should be someone from within our Tianxin Academy."

"Then who could it be?" the Fifth Elder, Zhou Zhilong, said in confusion.

"There's no point in us guessing here. The most important thing now is this boy's safety. We absolutely cannot let something like this happen again; otherwise, if the Dean blames us, we won't be able to give an account," Liu Zhengfeng said, frowning.

"You don't need to worry about the safety issue. The Dean just gave instructions; he personally wants to teach Yang Lingchen," Nie Beichen said.

"This Little Fellow's luck is truly too good, to actually receive the Dean's cultivation."

"Sigh! I hope this Little Fellow can bring us a surprise at the next Grand Competition of the Main Academy; otherwise, our Tianxin Branch Academy might face dissolution," Nie Beichen said with a sigh.

"Indeed! For so many years, our Tianxin Academy has had the least presence in the Grand Competition of the Main Academy. If there are still no outstanding Geniuses in this session, then our branch academy in the Tianxin Realm might really reach its end," Zhou Zhilong said solemnly.

"The Dean will be fine; if he returns to the Main Academy, he can still be an Elder. As for us, if we go back, it would be lucky if we could even be Deacons," Chen Zhengfeng said.

"Don't be so pessimistic. You've seen this kid's talent. He's only been in the academy for a few months, and his cultivation level has risen from the First Layer of Profound Immortal Realm to the Eighth Layer of Earth Immortal Realm. There are still two years until the Grand Competition; perhaps he really can create a miracle?" Nie Beichen said.

"What you say makes sense. I've lived for tens of millions of years and have never seen such a Heaven-Defying Prodigy. If he grows up with this talent, he might even be the next Baili Jianyun," Zhou Zhilong said.

"Old Zhou! You're exaggerating a bit. Baili Jianyun is the number one Prodigy of the Eastern Immortal Domain. With his talent, even in the entire Myriad Heavens Immortal Realm, he's considered a top-tier Prodigy!"

"Although Yang Lingchen's talent is good, there's still a huge gap compared to Baili Yeyun! Moreover, the risk of a Genius falling is very high; one slip and his Dao will vanish!"

"But Baili Jianyun is different; he has a top-tier power as his backing and has received the best cultivation since childhood. Now, he is only a thousand years old, and it's said his cultivation level has already reached the Void Immortal Realm. From this, one can see how terrifying his talent is," Chen Zhengfeng sighed.

"Old Chen also has a point. Talent indeed doesn't represent strength. For this Little Fellow to grow up, he probably still has to rely on his luck and opportunities," Zhou Zhilong said.

"Alright, I won't talk with you two anymore. I'll take this Little Fellow to the Dean first."

After Nie Beichen finished speaking, he walked all the way to Yang Lingchen's courtyard.

"Yang Lingchen, come out for a moment."

"Thank you, Senior, for saving my life just now." Yang Lingchen walked out of his small courtyard and gave a respectful bow.

"Come with me! This place is no longer suitable for you to live," Nie Beichen said.

"Yes, Senior," Yang Lingchen replied respectfully.

Living here was indeed no longer safe. If Nie Beichen hadn't arrived in time just now, perhaps he would have already kicked the bucket.

Yang Lingchen packed up briefly and then followed Nie Beichen away from the courtyard.

Under Nie Beichen's lead, Yang Lingchen arrived at a majestic mountain peak. This peak stood among the mountains like a brilliant pearl, emitting a dazzling and charming light.

The environment of this mountain peak was beautiful and lush with greenery. The entire peak was covered in green vegetation. A gentle breeze brushed past, making the leaves sway gently and emit a crisp rustling sound.

At the top of the peak stood several exquisite small courtyards. In the middle of the courtyards was a large, pure natural lake. Looking from afar, it was like a fairyland on earth, making one yearn for it.

At this moment, in a pavilion on the edge of the lake, a kind-looking old man with white hair and beard was leisurely fishing.

This White-Haired Elder was none other than Huangfu Zhengtian, the Dean of Tianxin Academy.

"Dean, the Little Fellow has been brought here," Nie Beichen said respectfully.