Fairy, please step aside, I've taken a liking to your man.

Shen Bai's mutterings startled Leng Kong for a moment, but he immediately burst into laughter: "Your nickname is 'Hedgehog,' isn't it? So what? I'm from Dongdao now. Do you dare lay a hand on me? Aren't you afraid of causing a conflict between our two countries?"

"A dispute between the two countries?"

Shen Bai looked at Leng Kong as if he were a fool: "Where do you get the confidence to think that killing you would cause a conflict between our two countries?"

This kid, has he been reading too many novels and really thinks he's the protagonist of a destiny?

Shen Bai's words immediately created a tense atmosphere.

A Golden Core cultivator who was patrolling the alchemy plaza quickly approached: "Student Shen Bai, this is the Heavenly Pill Academy. I hope you can restrain yourself!"

"Tian Dan Dao Academy? Does Tian Dan Dao Academy think it can smear my innocence out of thin air?"

Shen Bai's words were icy: "Do you know my current status? You expect me to restrain myself?"

The Golden Core cultivator, having been humiliated, was already somewhat displeased, but upon hearing the following words, his expression immediately changed.

"Lord of the County! A fourth-rank Xuanwu General! Commander of the Night Fiend Hall!"

The words of the Golden Core cultivator immediately caused the students watching to gasp in surprise.

"How is that possible? He's only been in the Taoist academy for a few years, and he's already a county magistrate?"

"The Earl of a Commandery is a pillar of the nobility, and a fourth-rank Xuanwu General is a powerful figure with considerable influence in the capital!"

"Does Leng Kong really think that just because they're now from the Eastern Island, they can openly slander the imperial nobles? Is he out of his mind?"

……

The exclamations of the surrounding students and the words of the Golden Core cultivator caused Leng Kong's expression to change slightly, but he still looked at Shen Bai with a very firm expression.

"So what if I'm a nobleman? I'm from the Eastern Island! You rapist/murderer, do you really dare to kill me in front of so many people?"

Seeing that the other party was still so stubborn, Shen Bai realized that the other party was determined to use his identity as an islander to smear him.

Vanka once said that all countries share the same attitude towards Shen Bai, this newly emerging genius: they want to do everything they can to destroy him.

Some within the empire also did not want to see their rise to power.

Therefore, the sudden movement of cold air is not surprising.

Moreover, after exposing itself as a spy for Dongdao, Burial Sword Manor openly and blatantly acted as Dongdao's lackey on various occasions without any attempt to conceal it.

Therefore, today's situation is not due to cold-blooded arrogance, but rather another instance of Burial Sword Manor's groveling performance art.

On Dongdao Island, the more blatantly they fawn over others, the more important they become.

Little did they know that Dongdao was a class system, and no matter how much one fawned over someone, they were still considered a lower-class person in their eyes.

The only difference is that he was a lower-class person who was given important responsibilities.

As they were talking, a squad of one hundred Night Furies arrived.

Leading the group were Huang Ying and Huang Feng, a brother and sister who hadn't seen each other for a long time.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

Huang Ying and the other two were delighted to see Shen Bai.

"I suspect this man is a remnant of the Pantheon Cult who attacked me at the last alchemy conference. Furthermore, he just falsely accused me of being a rapist/murderer, and of framing me and my Night Fiend Hall. I suspect he is maliciously damaging the image of my empire. Arrest him and interrogate him thoroughly!"

Shen Bai nowadays doesn't need to deal with such petty scumbags personally.

Leng Kong was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then flew into a rage: "You actually falsely accused me of being a member of the Pantheon? I will lodge a protest with the Xuan Yuan Empire."

"Then go ahead and protest! But first, you'll have to get through my Night Fiend Hall's soul-searching and heart-examination."

Shen Bai looked at him as if he were a dead man: "And tell the Burial Sword Manor behind you to wait for me obediently. I will pay them a visit soon."

Shen Bai's words were spoken in a calm tone, but the content carried a chilling undertone: "Even though I've been in seclusion cultivating recently, you're still trying to smear me. Don't blame this hedgehog for coming to my door one by one to challenge me!"

Leng Kong's expression changed drastically. Before he could say anything more, Huang Feng waved his hand, activating the imprisonment array. Three Night Fiends rushed forward fiercely, knocking him unconscious with a punch each, and then put spirit-suppressing handcuffs on him.

Shen Bai glanced at the students watching, noticing the fear on their faces, and chuckled, "Do you think I'm distorting the truth?"

None of the Tian Dan students dared to respond, but the meaning in their eyes was already quite clear.

You are using your power to oppress others and seeking personal gain.

Shen Bai's right hand suddenly shot out like lightning, pointing a finger at Leng Kong's brow.

"Hehehe!"

A chilling laugh rang out, and a black shadow suddenly appeared between Leng Kong's brows.

"Extraterrestrial demons! Extraterrestrial demons really exist!"

"Wow, it really isn't a frame-up?"

"Run! This is an extraterrestrial demon! Once it possesses you, your talent and potential will be completely exhausted!"

……

The students were in chaos, and the Golden Core cultivator nervously summoned his flying sword. He, who had always been focused on teaching, was also encountering the extraterrestrial demon for the first time.

Bai Qingqing was startled. She clung tightly to Shen Bai's arm, somewhat flustered, but then realized that this might affect Shen Bai, so she quickly let go.

Huang Ying raised her hand and released her oriole, while Huang Feng raised his huge wine gourd to release his wine power, but Shen Bai waved his hand to stop him.

"Don't panic!"

Shen Bai reached out and pulled Bai Qingqing into his arms again, then took out a fourth-tier spirit talisman and casually threw it at the extraterrestrial demon.

Before the extraterrestrial demons could wreak havoc, they were blasted into dust by a thunder and fire talisman.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The students who were fleeing in all directions were also stunned.

He was killed so easily?

Is this still the terrifying extraterrestrial demon that makes people tremble at the mere mention of its name?

Shen Bai laughed and said, "Just a low-level extraterrestrial demon. It seems you guys still need more training."

Huang Ying and Huang Feng blushed with embarrassment.

This was their first time facing extraterrestrial demons. They had always been terrified of demons before, but now that they had experienced it, they realized that extraterrestrial demons were not so scary. As long as they were well prepared, they could easily deal with them.

The Golden Core cultivator was somewhat embarrassed at this moment. Just as he was about to say something, several powerful auras suddenly appeared in the sky.

Looking up, they saw the vice dean of Tian Dan Academy and the head of the alchemy department, among others.

"Is there the aura of an extraterrestrial demon?"

The vice dean scanned the surroundings with his divine sense, then fixed his gaze on Leng Kong, who was being suppressed by the spirit-suppressing handcuffs.

After scanning his entire body with his divine sense, the vice-dean coldly snorted, "So you were actually possessed by an extraterrestrial demon? How exactly did you conduct your investigation?"

The head of the Alchemy Department looked ashamed: "It was my oversight!"

The Golden Core cultivator dared not respond and stood aside with his head down.

Shen Bai bowed to the other party and thanked them, saying, "I have to thank your classmate Bai Qingqing from your school. If he hadn't told me that Leng Kong's cultivation had increased rapidly in a short period of time, I wouldn't have been able to guess that he had been possessed by an extraterrestrial demon, especially since he comes from the Eastern Island."

The vice dean's expression softened slightly as he looked at Bai Qingqing: "Bai Qingqing has made meritorious contributions in assisting the demon slaying; she is awarded 5 academic credits."

Bai Qingqing was overjoyed upon hearing this, her eyes filled with delight as she looked at Shen Bai beside her. Shen Bai, however, remained serious and said, "Since Leng Kong has been possessed by an extraterrestrial demon, I believe there are other students in the same situation. As the Vice Commander of the Night Fiend Hall, I have the authority to investigate and apprehend any remaining extraterrestrial demons who have infiltrated the Empire. I hope your esteemed school will provide more support."

The vice dean nodded and said, "Last year, because of the attack you were attacked after the alchemy competition, we have thoroughly investigated all the students. It seems that there are still some who have slipped through the net. I will arrange for someone to cooperate fully."

Shen Bai glanced at Huang Feng, who immediately understood: "Just now, Leng Kong slandered the Night Fiend Hall, framing and defaming people, saying that the rape/murder case was one that my Night Fiend Hall found someone to take the blame. We also hope to investigate this matter together, so that no one will damage the reputation and internal unity of our empire again."

"you……"

The head of the Alchemy Department's expression suddenly changed. The Heavenly Pill Academy would naturally cooperate with the matter of the extraterrestrial demons without hesitation. But to make a mountain out of a molehill and create trouble just because others are gossiping behind your backs, isn't that going a bit too far?

"It's alright. The culprit has already been identified. There are still students who can't distinguish right from wrong and are easily misled. Such students need to be thoroughly investigated."

The vice dean waved his hand to stop the head of the alchemy department from speaking.

He knew that the seemingly insignificant Foundation Establishment stage Night Fiend in front of him was currently very popular and held real power, commanding a thousand Night Fiends, and was far superior to an ordinary county lord.

Moreover, the other party is backed by the Sixth Princess.

Although academics don't participate in factional struggles, it's best not to offend them if possible.

Moreover, he also felt that these students' inability to distinguish right from wrong needed to be properly reprimanded.

With approval, Shen Bai turned to Huang Ying and said, "Summon all the Night Fiends under my command, divide them into a hundred teams, and start from Tian Dan Dao Academy. Quickly examine all the students of all the Dao academies in the capital, with a focus on all students with backgrounds from Dongdao. No one on the student roster should be missed."

All Taoist temples are required to cooperate, and any negligence must be immediately reported to the main hall.

Hand over the cold air to the enforcement hall and let them lodge a formal protest with Dongdao.

Furthermore, you will come with me to raze the Burial Sword Manor to the ground.

"Yes, sir!"

Huang Ying and Huang Feng were overjoyed. If they could screen all the Taoist academies in the capital and find out all the extraterrestrial demons, it would be an enormous achievement.

This time, the Burial Sword Manor will be severely injured, if not killed.

The entire empire deeply resented the Burial Sword Manor, a lackey of the Eastern Island, and the empire had lost face as a result. However, since the manor now held the identity of the Eastern Island, it couldn't be easily touched, otherwise, political disputes would immediately arise.

Now that Shen Bai has Leng Kong as leverage, the Burial Sword Manor will surely be uprooted by the Empire.

Shen Bai looked at the vice dean again, who nodded in satisfaction and then disappeared from the spot.

The head of the Alchemy Department's expression softened considerably. As long as it wasn't targeting only the Heavenly Pill Academy, he had no objections.

Leng Kong had regained his senses by this time. His face was ashen. He never expected that this hedgehog would act so unpredictably.

Knowing full well that he is now an East Islander, he still dared to attack him.

"As I just said, I will be paying a visit to Burial Sword Manor soon, and you will soon be reunited with your family!"

Shen Bai's voice was filled with endless coldness.

"Since you want to smear me, then let's start by teaching you a lesson from Burial Sword Manor!"