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Under their bewildered gazes, Su Chen casually offered a few pointers.

These four people were able to join the Hundred Arts Academy because they had good comprehension. By correcting their mistakes based on Su Chen's explanation, they were able to gradually stabilize the formation.

"It's done?!"

The improved formation trapped the Black Tiger firmly within, rendering its attacks futile.

"Although we're still far from it, let's deal with this evil spirit first."

Upon hearing Su Chen's words, the four of them quickly composed themselves and focused on dealing with Black Tiger.

"town!"

Under the combined effect of the formation, the Black Tiger was resealed into the earth's veins.

"Phew~ It's...it's a success?!" One of them collapsed to the ground, saying incredulously, "I thought we were definitely going to die today."

"Hey Yang Tao, you're being too reckless. You didn't even get the intelligence right before accepting a mission?"

"Yes, yes, it's my fault. I'll definitely treat you to a big meal when we get back."

Of the four, the girl was the first to come to her senses. She ran up to Su Chen, bowed, and said, "Thank you for your help, sir."

Su Chen stroked his chin: "What sir? Do I look that old?"

"Huh?" The girl paused for a moment, tilting her head. "Then... this brother?"

"My name is Su Chen."

"Mr. Su Chen."

"Yes, that's right."

Su Chen thought to himself that in the future, the Hundred Arts Academy must teach people emotional intelligence first.

After a while, the three of them also gathered over.

One of them was named Yang Tao, another was named Zhao Kai, and the last one Su Chen knew was named Chong Yun.

All four are students of the Hundred Arts Academy. Among them, Yang Tao and Chong Yun were born into exorcism families, while Zhao Kai and the last girl named Wu Xia were orphans.

The four expressed their gratitude to Su Chen for his help; without him, they would have been in real trouble.

"What does Mr. Su Chen do?" Yang Tao asked.

With such a deep understanding of formations, could he perhaps be a teacher at the academy?

Su Chen smiled without saying a word.

“It must be a senior,” Wu Xia said.

"I really owe a debt to Mr. Su Chen just now. Otherwise, to save my life, I would have had no choice but to stuff Jueyun peppers into Chongyun's mouth," Yang Tao said thankfully.

"I told you not to use that trick!"

Chongyun's entire expression conveyed rejection.

Because of his constitution, his body would unleash its inner power when it got too hot, but at the same time he would easily lose his mind. So Chongyun would deliberately avoid contact with hot things.

This is no secret; it happened once before within the Hundred Arts Academy, so most people who know Chongyun know about it.

However, if they were to force-feed Jueyun Pepper into Chongyun's mouth, not to mention what would happen if Chongyun unleashed his inner power, if Shen He found out, they would probably get a lesson in physics.

"Fortunately, the evil forces have been suppressed. Recently, these forces have been acting up and becoming restless on important days."

“Didn’t Teacher Mingke say that everything is divided into yin and yang? The place where the light shines the brightest is often the place where darkness is most likely to grow, but we just can’t see it usually. I heard from my seniors that every year during the Lantern Festival, monsters roam the wilderness. It is thanks to the immortals who exorcise the monsters that we can protect the peaceful world of Liyue.”

"There is no such thing as a peaceful life; it's just that someone is bearing the burden for you... When we graduate, won't we be like that too?"

“I think it’s great.” Chongyun’s face was full of fighting spirit. “For us Taoist priests, subduing demons and monsters is the right thing to do.”

Born into an exorcist family and possessing a pure yang constitution, Chongyun's determination to exorcise demons surpasses that of anyone else. It's not that the others lack willpower; in Su Chen's view, these 'children' already have a very good level of awareness.

Yes, but his skills are lacking.

Although he had seen many unpleasant things along the way, seeing these people made Su Chen feel much better.

"It's time to go back. Quickly report the situation here to the academy."

"Mr. Su Chen, would you like to come along?"

Yang Tao asked.

Because the intelligence was wrong this time, a detailed report must be written and submitted to the academy. With Su Chen there, he can also testify on their behalf.

To avoid getting a real lesson from Shen He's fists.

The academy... Su Chen chuckled, "Then let's go take a look."

...

The Academy of Arts!

Built at the intersection of Yujingtai and the eastern side of Tianheng Mountain, the road is flanked by two bamboo groves, with green hills and rocks, and winding paths leading to secluded spots, forming a stark contrast to the bustling prosperity of Liyue Harbor.

Upon reaching the top of the stairs, there is a guardian yaksha statue on each side.

Yang Tao said, "Every time I pass by here, I feel like these two Yaksha statues are alive, and their stares give me the creeps."

"Really?" Chongyun scratched his head. "I don't feel anything."

Wu Xia covered her mouth and laughed, "It means Yang Tao, you have something to hide and are afraid of being discovered by Lord Yaksha."

"Tch~ I have a clear conscience... Speaking of which, you know that these two Yaksha guardians are the two who followed the Human Emperor!" Yang Tao proudly announced his inside information to everyone.

"Aren't they just Lords Jinpeng and Fanan?" Chongyun asked in confusion. Was this really a secret?

Then Yang Tao fell silent.

Once inside, Su Chen could see many people dressed in the same clothes walking around.

The Hundred Arts Academy, incorporating Taoist techniques, with the Eight Trigrams at its center and Qian and Kun as its foundation, has meticulously designed the placement of every building. As Su Chen traveled along, he discovered that after thousands of years of evolution, this academy was far more powerful than when he created it.

In the square in the middle of the entire academy stands a majestic statue of the human emperor.

When students pass by the statue, they will consciously maintain a quiet and solemn posture, and some will even stop to bow to the statue.

Compared to the chaotic world outside, the entire Hundred Arts Academy still maintains its original awe of the Human Emperor.

Chongyun was the first to walk to the statue and pay his respects.

Then Yang Tao and the others followed one after another.

"Mr. Su Chen, you should also pay your respects."

Yang Tao lowered his head, and his gaze swept backward to Su Chen, who was looking up. He quickly said, "You can't look directly at the Emperor."

Su Chen asked, puzzled, "Why?"

"Humans should not look down on gods; this is the rule. Moreover, the Human Emperor laid the foundation for the people of Liyue for all ages, and his achievements are unparalleled. He deserves to be revered."

"Oh."

Su Chen thought for a moment and decided to just do it, since he wouldn't lose anything anyway.

By the way, have you guys never looked up at the statue of the Human Emperor?

Just then, Wu Xia finished her prayers, raised her head, and said, "Don't you guys think that Mr. Su Chen actually looks quite like the Human Emperor?"

"Really?" Yang Tao asked doubtfully. "I don't think it looks like it."

"Eyes, nose...hmm, the resemblance is striking?"

"Let's go, it's time to go and hand in the task to Teacher Shen He," Zhao Kai reminded him.

"Oh right, let's hurry up and go... Never mind, let Chongyun go, we'll go later."

"Huh? I don't want that kind of thing."

The topic of the Human Emperor was quickly changed. The four of them, including Chongyun, changed their expressions at the thought of facing Master Shenhe's iron fist.

Speaking of Shen He, Su Chen subtly inquired and learned that the former had not been at the Hundred Arts Academy for long, but his cultivation was extremely advanced. He was said to be a disciple of True Lord Liuyun. And who was True Lord Liuyun? Naturally, it was that woman.

The gist of the situation is that Shen He, a cultivator, descended to the mortal realm, and Liu Yun arranged for her to stay at the Hundred Arts Academy. Firstly, to learn about human relationships and social interactions; the academy, filled with all sorts of people, would be helpful for her cultivation. Secondly, after integrating into the mortal world, she needed a place to settle down, right? You can't just throw someone into Liyue Harbor who knows nothing.

With Shen He's level of expertise, he would be more than qualified to be a college teacher.

In addition, Shen He's good looks quickly made her one of the most popular teachers at the Hundred Arts Academy.

Well, the reason she became famous also includes her teaching methods. It is said that she was punished by Liu Yun with solitary confinement for beating a student unconscious during class, and this incident caused a sensation throughout the academy.

What's even more frightening is that the student who was beaten unconscious wasn't doing anything wrong; he was simply a sparring partner. Teacher Shen He accidentally used too much force, and the student ended up having to stay home to recover for two months.

"How could I have known he was so unskilled?" Teacher Shen He said.

Therefore, when facing Teacher Shen He later, everyone would be very careful, for fear of becoming the next person forced to suspend their studies.

The four of them pushed and pulled, eventually pushing Chongyun to the front.

"If you don't go, we'll stuff some Jueyun peppers into your mouth!" Yang Tao's suggestion was agreed upon by the other two.

Chongyun had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

However, he was unable to find Shen He.

The reason is that the senior management of the academy held an emergency meeting not long ago.

"Seven stars have arrived."

"It seems to be Lady Ningguang."

"What happened?"

"You didn't know that? It's said that someone is eyeing the Xuanyuan Sword, and the Seven Stars have also given orders for the academy to help."

Hearing the discussions, Chongyun and his three companions stood silently in front of the gate of the academy building.

Su Chen was somewhat surprised. He guessed that Ningguang had summoned Ying away on Zhongli's orders. Su Chen himself had also sensed the problem with the Xuanyuan Sword. The accumulated remnants of the demon god would eventually bring harm to Liyue, and this matter should be dealt with sooner rather than later.

Naturally, Ying, who could draw her sword, became the best tool to complete this series of tasks.

If this were a game, it would be divided into several stages, from finding the sword, retrieving the sword, to killing monsters and deciphering the secrets of the Xuanyuan Sword, making it easy to collect a Liyue Book.

But if Zhongli gave the order, how could it have alarmed the academy?

...

"Then, Dean, I'll leave this matter to you."