Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 766: We Pay Respects to Instructor Fang!

No one responded immediately to Yu Qingzhi’s question. Instead, they all wore thoughtful expressions.

As disciples of the Desolate Academy, many of them held prominent positions and illustrious backgrounds outside. They were well aware of the weight carried by the title of the seventh instructor. It was a status equivalent to that of an Immortal King.

Why did a new Instructor suddenly appear out of nowhere?

"In the Desolate Academy, there are only members with the surname Fang. Could it be that one of them has ascended to the Immortal King realm?" someone ventured a guess.

Yu Qingzhi shook his head lightly. "Ascending to become an Immortal King is akin to achieving immortality. Even though the gates to the immortal realm have been shut, such an event would cause a surge in spiritual energy, at least enough to affect several prefectures. It wouldn’t happen so quietly."

He paused. "Moreover, this new Instructor, Fang, is teaching ancient Dao techniques. I heard those who wish to attend must register with the Three Thousand Dao Sect first...."

Zhao Jiaolong glanced at a slender young man who looked timid and suggested, "Why not ask Junior Brother Han about this? Surely he would know more.”

"Yes, Junior Brother Han is Master Han's son. He must know more than we do."

"Come on, Junior Brother Han, don’t keep us in suspense. What exactly is the connection between this Instructor and the Three Thousand Dao Sect? Could it be that he’s actually the legendary Heavenly Cloud Emperor in disguise?"

"I-I-I..." Han Xiuxian stammered, his pale cheeks flushing bright red, "I don’t know. Father has never mentioned anything about this to me...."

The group exchanged puzzled looks.

"Not even Junior Brother Han knows..."

Looking at Han Xiuxian's awkward look, some couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Compared to Han Linqiu, Han Xiuxian fell far behind in both talent and composure.

"Although Junior Brother Han is Teacher Han’s son, he is still young and currently only at the Foundation Building Realm. Teacher Han might not have shared such important matters with him," Zhu Qingzhi explained on behalf of Han Xiuxian.

He continued, "What about all of you? The new Instructor will be lecturing tomorrow. Is anyone planning to attend?"

"Ancient Dao techniques are extraordinary, but I don't practice them. They're incompatible with my cultivation techniques. So, I won't be going," Zhao Jiaolong said flatly.

"I'm with Brother Zhao on this."

"I do cultivate Dao techniques, but joining the Three Thousand Dao Sect... that's something I need to think carefully about," another replied.

Most of the group expressed reluctance or preferred to wait and see.

In the end, only a few showed interest in attending, including Zhu Qingzhi, Hua Miaoqing, and Han Xiuxian.

"The Fifth Princess is here too?" Zhu Qingzhi’s gaze swept past Ning Tieniu and landed on the Fifth Princess. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Princess, are you aware that attending Instructor Fang’s lecture today entails joining the registry of the Three Thousand Dao Sect? Have your elders permitted this?"

Everyone else was equally astonished. It was well-known that members of the imperial family’s direct lineage were typically only allowed to join the Desolate Academy. Unless under exceptional circumstances, even prestigious sects like the Void Immortal Sword Sect were off-limits to them.

This was a strict rule of the Central Continent Empire imperial family.

The Fifth Princess, looking visibly excited, responded, "I’ve already consulted my father, and he has granted me permission to attend Instructor Fang’s lectures."

"Oh?"

The crowd’s eyes lit up at this revelation.

The Fifth Princess's words confirmed some suspicions brewing in their minds.

Zhu Qingzhi sent a voice transmission to Hua Miaoqing, "If Senior Brother Zhao and the others had known about this, I’m afraid they would have come today as well."

Hua Miaoqing nodded lightly.

The fact that even a member of the imperial lineage dared to attend spoke volumes.

On the elevated platform, Fang Chen stood silently. At this moment, he could see everyone below, but they could not see him thanks to the techniques Elder Xun had left on him.

Elder Xun’s intention was clear: to craft an aura of profound mystery around him, making it impossible for others to gauge his depth.

"Even Zhu Qingzhi has come, but among those in the Middle Three Realms, it’s only him and Hua Miaoqing. The rest are all in the Lower Four Realms....”

Fang Chen pondered quietly.

It appeared that not only was Instructor Wen opposed to this matter, but the other instructors seemed to be observing, waiting to determine whether the ancient Dao techniques he taught would be worthwhile.

Fang Chen waited for a while to ensure that no other students would be arriving before subtly making a gesture. Instantly, the Ancient Platform was entirely sealed off by spiritual energy.

Zhu Qingzhi and the others immediately noticed the figure on the platform. Their hearts skipped a beat, and they quickly clasped their hands and bowed deeply.

"Greetings, Instructor Fang!"

With just a single glance, the attendees were convinced that this man was undoubtedly an Immortal King. The aura emanating from him felt even more unfathomable than what they had experienced from the other instructors!