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The next day, as dawn just started to break.

Chen Yi, neatly dressed, set out from the Marquis Mansion in a carriage, accompanied by Xia Wanwan and Lu Luo.

Due to the last mishap, the entourage included not only Ding Sansi but also Chen Lixin, the Second Master, acting as a temporary guard.

At this moment, the sun had not yet risen, and a dim sky faintly revealed a round moon amidst a scattering of stars.

The carriage traveled west along Fengtong Street, passed through two districts, then headed north on Vermilion Bird Street, and soon arrived outside the Imperial Palace.

However, since the city gate had not yet opened, Duke Wuan Mansion's carriage, like many others, stopped at the side.

"Eh, isn't that Lord Chen's carriage?"

"Right, it seems Young Master Chen has also been chosen by the Holy Emperor to join Xingwu Academy; this brings together both southern and northern factions."

"You're not aware, are you? It's not Young Master Chen who's come this time but Lord Chen's illegitimate son, Chen Yi."

"Huh? Is that so?"

"That's not all, I heard that after the Holy Emperor went to issue the decree at Duke Wu'an Mansion, Young Master Chen's grandpa, Duke Jingye, took him away the next day, and a message was spread."

"What message?"

"It said that the Chen Family's discipline was lax, allowing an illegitimate child to rise to power..."

Listening to the quiet discussions outside, Xia Wanwan's face showed both joy and concern.

She was delighted that her son had caught the Holy Emperor's favor and was able to join the Xingwu Academy for cultivation.

But her worries were many.

Aside from fretting over whether Chen Yi might be bullied by the offspring of the nobility or, as on the capturing of Zhou Yi ceremony, make rash blunders against them.

Xia Wanwan was even more apprehensive about her son's illegitimacy being scorned by others.

Especially after hearing what Zhou Tiance said in the Martial Arts Arena, her feelings grew even more complicated.

Thus, along the way, several times she almost spoke but then refrained, finally just sighing a few words, "Yi Er has grown up, no need to care about his mother's concerns."

Xia Wanwan knew that Chen Yi had been intelligent since childhood.

If not for her background, his achievements would certainly be higher and his future brighter.

But after hearing the discussions outside the carriage, Xia Wanwan's expression dimmed, realizing that in the end, she was a drag on her son...

"Mother, rest assured, your son won't be bullied in Xingwu Academy, I'll certainly make you and the Chen Family proud."

Noticing her thoughts, Chen Yi's words were both a comfort and his own resolve for the future.

Ever since learning that the person who secretly targeted him was Duke Jingye, Zhou Tiance, he had been considering how to deal with it.

He was fully aware that Zhou Tiance was not like Zhou Wanyi, but a true Marquis who experienced the baptism of battle.

Such a person would not tolerate any sand in their eyes and, once fixated on a target, would never rest until it is achieved.

Moreover, Zhou Tiance's strength must have already reached Third Grade Heavenly Union Realm...

Apart from rapidly enhancing his own strength, Chen Yi couldn't think of any other way to avoid the open and hidden attacks of that old bastard.

Unless...

"Ultimately, one must become strong enough!"

Thus, Chen Yi set his sights on the panel—finding a way to acquire more rebellion points.

Only with these could his strength improve more swiftly!

"Brother Yi?"

Just then, a childish voice rang out, and Chen Yi snapped back to reality.

"Yi Er, it's time to get off the carriage, Xue Ru that girl has come looking for you."

Recognizing the voice's owner, Xia Wanwan smiled, lifted the brocade curtain, and with Chen Yi, got out of the carriage to join Duchess Xing and Zhu Yulin, Xue Ru.

Soon after, several other acquaintances they knew gathered around too.

Only then did Chen Yi belatedly realize that most of the previous visitors to his home were also about to enter Xingwu Academy.

Among them were Prince Zhenbei's children, Du Yanqing and Du Yan, the son of Marquis Taishan, Wang Yongnian, and Lin Xueru, the precious daughter of Duke Xing.

Apart from those, there were a few whom they had only met once.

Such as the young master of Duke An, Tao Sixing, and the son of Zuo Qingxiong, the commander of the Black Armor Guard, Zuo Wuhua.

When a group of children gathered together, chattering was inevitable.

However, this did not affect Chen Yi, who only stayed with Lin Xueru and a few other children he was familiar with.

"Brother Yi, how is your progress in Martial Arts practice?" Lin Xueru, who was obediently following by his side, asked quietly with her big eyes blinking.

"Pretty good," Chen Yi replied ambiguously.

In fact, his cultivation technique was only passable.

But compared to those with exceptional Foundation Establishment like Lin Xueru and Chen Yuan, his progress was indeed slow.

He knew that Chen Yuan had already reached the Middle Stage of the Mortal Realm, and that was half a month ago.

"I did well too, my father praised me for the first time."

Lin Xueru had no doubts, ever since she had previously seen Chen Yi's Sword Dao skills outside the city, she already regarded Chen Yi as a peerless genius in her little heart.

— He was the hero her father spoke of, who could fly through the skies and tunnel through the earth, capable of anything!

"That's great!"

Just then, Du Yan saw the two of them chatting intimately and came over excitedly.

"Brother Yi, Sister Xueru, what are you whispering about?"

"Are you worried about Xingwu Academy? Ask me, ask me, I know."

Seeing that she looked eager to spill the beans, Chen Yi playfully teased her, "We're talking about going to the Marquis Mansion to attend the tutor's lessons after school."

"Lessons?"

Du Yan remembered the past times at Duke Wuan Mansion and was so scared that she ran back immediately.

She would rather die than go back to reciting the 'Thousand Character Classic'!

"Hahaha..."

Seeing her flee in disarray, Chen Yi laughed.

From this, it was not hard to see the deep shadow their previous studies with the tutor had left on them.

After the laughter, Chen Yi silently let out a sigh of relief, dissipating the worries of the previous day.

Xingwu Academy, The Path of the Grand Void...

When he grew up and his strength was sufficiently advanced — if the Old Marquis wanted to kill him, then let him come!

...

What Chen Yi and the others did not know was that at this moment, an old man who had arrived at the Qingzheng Hall had a very unpleasant look on his face.

He was dressed in a gray Daoist robe and wore a Feather Crown, his attire meticulous.

But that slightly weathered face was clearly sporting the words "Old Daoist very upset".

He looked at the long list of names of the noble youth in his hand and asked discontentedly:

"The Old Daoist has said before that after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Grand Void Sect would open its doors widely. What does His Majesty mean by this?"

"Is it to have me take in these noble youths early? Or does His Majesty want the Old Daoist to show them some backdoor favors?"

Liu Gao, licking his face with a smile, said, "Daoist Gu Tiangang, what are you saying? How could His Majesty dare to trouble you with such unpleasant tasks?"

"There's no other choice, there are just too many people wanting to join the Grand Void Sect this time. His Majesty thought it over and over before making a decision, and truly couldn't turn some people away."

"Please bear with us, and also please consider the support of the Wei Dynasty to the Grand Void Sect..."

The old man dressed as a Daoist was none other than Gu Tiangang, from the Grand Void Sect stationed in the Capital City.

"Spare me such words, the Old Daoist does not like to hear them!"

"Let me state the ugly truth upfront, if they do not satisfy me, the Old Daoist will drive them away!"