Chapter 88 I was born before you were born, and you were born after I had grown old...

"Qinghe has met Dean Su before. I had heard my teacher mention him before, saying that he knew a peerless teacher. I have always admired him. Today, I am honored to finally have the opportunity to meet you."

Xue Qinghe bowed slightly to Su Ran, appearing to be a gentle person.

"Your Highness is too kind. I was just a little lucky. My disciple is talented and easy to cultivate."

Su Ran said modestly.

Qian Renxue's aptitude is so good that even I am tempted. She has the potential to become a god. If I can unlock god-level techniques in the future, I can probably cultivate her into a god-king.

However, with the Spirit Hall behind her and pretending to be part of the Heaven Dou royal family, she is determined to usurp the throne. She may not be a good disciple, and even if she were to offer to take on a disciple, she might not be willing to become his apprentice.

Moreover, Xue Qinghe is Ning Fengzhi's disciple.

Unfortunately, a promising talent, who had a godlike start, was played like a hellish character.

"Dean Su, just call me Qinghe, like a teacher. The Empire needs teachers like you to cultivate Soul Master talents. Whether it's the promotion competition or anything else, if you need anything, feel free to ask me for help anytime. This gold medal allows you to enter and leave the palace without any problems, so please accept it."

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly, took out a gold medal from his pocket and handed it over. The medal was simple in design, but it seemed to be overflowing with a special energy.

Su Ran politely declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. Establishing the academy and training disciples is merely my personal wish, and it has nothing to do with contributing to the empire. If Your Highness has any promising talents that you can recommend for the entrance examination at Peach Blossom Academy, I would be happy to accept them. However, please take back this gold medal."

This gold token is Qian Renxue's private imperial decree, which does indeed grant passage. However, as the system's evaluation states, Qian Renxue is a complex and treacherous person. If you take her gold token, you will inevitably feel indebted to her and unable to do so. Will you help her rebel or not?

Su Ran currently has no intention of taking sides between the Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Royal Family, unless it involves his own disciples.

"Speaking of students, there is something I would like to discuss with Dean Su. I have long wanted to send some more disciples from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to Peach Blossom Academy for study. I wonder if Dean Su would be willing?"

Ning Fengzhi continued on this topic.

"Of course, but Sect Leader Ning, you should understand the purpose of Peach Blossom Academy. If you fail the assessment, you may face the risk of being expelled, and the resources they receive may not be as good as those of Rongrong and the others."

“Of course. If those children can learn even a little bit from Dean Su, it will benefit them for life. If they are disobedient, not only Dean Su, but I will be the first to teach them a lesson,” Ning Fengzhi promised.

"father!"

Just then, the students of Taoyuan Academy left the camp and prepared to go to the Great Parade Ground to assemble.

Upon seeing Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong rushed over like the wind.

"Little witch, how have you been resting lately? Remember to listen to Dean Su, okay?"

Ning Fengzhi gently rubbed Ning Rongrong's head, his eyes full of affection. This little devil was originally their precious jewel, and now that Su Ran had taught her to be as strong as Vajra Glazed Tile, she was practically Ning Fengzhi's heart and soul. He wouldn't hesitate to gamble the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on anyone who dared to harm Ning Rongrong and Su Ran.

Ning Rongrong pouted:
"I listen to my teachers the most. I do whatever they tell me to do."

"Dad, you don't love me at all, and you don't care how I'm doing. You only ask me if I'm obedient. Humph."

"How could Dad not care about Rongrong? Dad just knows that Dean Su will definitely take good care of you, and Dad is very relieved."

Ning Fengzhi smiled and said:
"The qualifying rounds are about to begin. They're all one-on-one matches, so Rongrong can finally rest."

Because it's a 1v1 mechanism, support-type Soul Masters are basically useless.

Unless the first six teammates happen to die together with the enemy, leaving only the support to stand until the end, but the probability of this is very low.

"Dad, you're still being conservative."

Ning Rongrong raised her cherry lips: "I'm a special support, I can even take on ordinary power-attack type Soul Masters one-on-one!"

"Oh?" This surprised Xue Qinghe.

Ning Fengzhi looked at Su Ran:

"It seems Dean Su is planning to let his disciples use their trump cards? I thought Dean Su intended to save those for the finals."

"It's not really a trump card, it's just to give them more opportunities to hone their skills, since there aren't many chances to spar with the geniuses of the entire empire."

"Your Highness, Sect Leader Ning, it's getting late, we should go in."

Su Ran smiled faintly at Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe, then led the seven students toward the Great Training Ground.

Watching Su Ran's ethereal figure from behind, Xue Qinghe was slightly lost in thought, somewhat surprised, and couldn't help but ask Ning Fengzhi:
"Teacher, this Dean Su Ran is really special."

Ning Fengzhi glanced at the gold medal that Xue Qinghe hadn't given away and said calmly, "Dean Su is indeed a rare and extraordinary man. Not to mention your gold medal, I once invited Dean Su to merge the academy into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, promising him the position of vice sect leader, which would allow him to mobilize the resources of the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but he refused as well."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's eyes showed a hint of surprise. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was one of the three upper sects, possessing wealth that could rival that of a country. This temptation was not something that ordinary people could resist. Yet, he didn't even want the position of vice sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"Such a person is either indifferent to fame and fortune, or has great ambitions," Xue Qinghe clicked his tongue in amazement.

"Perhaps Dean Su simply doesn't want to be constrained and only wants to focus on training his students and building the academy. We don't need to interfere with him too much."

Ning Fengzhi said calmly, then looked at Xue Qinghe more deeply: "It's a pity you are my student. If you could also become Dean Su's disciple, I'm afraid even your Swan Martial Soul would shine with a different kind of brilliance."

"Teacher, this Dean Su can even change a martial soul?"

"I think, with Dean Su's background, he definitely can do it." Ning Fengzhi's tone was full of trust in Su Ran.

"So that's why Junior Sister Rongrong said she could fight against power-attack type Soul Masters. Has Rongrong's Martial Soul changed? Is that really possible?"

Xue Qinghe was very smart, but there was a hint of disbelief in his voice. If Su Ran could get Ning Rongrong to fight against a power-attack type Soul Master, that would be a terrifying thing.

Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly: "Qinghe, do you believe in miracles?"

"Whether it's true or not, we'll know after watching the qualifying matches."

……

When Su Ran led the students of Taoyuan into the arena, the first match had already begun: Blazing Fire Academy vs. Fabia Academy.

Emperor Xueye cast an appreciative glance toward the location of Peach Blossom Academy. He was looking forward to the one-on-one performance of the students from Peach Blossom Academy, as each Soul Master in this team had a unique style.

The beloved daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, possessing the powerful Storm Tiger Martial Soul, an unheard-of Summoning-type Soul Master, and an Agility-type Soul Master with control skills and explosive damage...

Shui Bing'er watched Su Ran lead the students into the arena from afar, and her expression softened somewhat. She thought to herself:

Teacher Su's team is indeed very strong in team battles. I wonder how they will perform in one-on-one battles?

Fire Dance from Blazing Fire Academy gritted her teeth as she looked at the Peach Blossom Academy team. A competitive spirit arose spontaneously, and she turned around and unleashed her full power, venting all her anger on the students of Fabia Academy.

"Teacher Su, it's been a long time."

"Teacher Su's figure is still so outstanding. How lucky I am to meet Teacher Su in the qualifying round. It's a pity that I was born before you were born, and you were born after I was old... Old man, why are you pulling me?"

"I'm sorry, Teacher Su, this old woman has been mentally unstable lately, please don't take it to heart. I've heard about Taoyuan Academy's record, undefeated and number one in the Empire, truly worthy of being a student taught by Teacher Su."

"Yiran, how are you doing?"

Just then, Su Ran turned her head and saw two elderly people walking towards her, a man and a woman.

The old woman had clearly dressed up carefully, and her skin looked much better than it had a year ago, so she must have taken care of it.

But as soon as the old woman saw Su Ran, her spirits instantly lifted, and she rushed over to greet him, leaving the students of the Beast Academy completely bewildered.

Who else could this be but Dragon Lord Meng Shu and Snake Lady Chaotianxiang?

"Grandma, what are you saying?" Meng Yiran also complained, pulling Chaotianxiang aside.

"Sigh, Yiran, you don't understand Grandma's regret. Grandma has no unrealistic desires, it's just that a woman dresses up for her soulmate. Teacher Su is a world-class teacher. What Grandma can't have, you can have. Yiran, you have to try your best..."

"Oh, Grandma~" Meng Yiran blushed. Wasn't Grandma encouraging her to pursue the teacher?
Hehe, this is exactly what I wanted!
My fellow disciples and I have sworn brotherhood in the Peach Garden, vowing to take down our teacher!

While Meng Yiran was enjoying a warm moment with her grandparents, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan looked at their teacher with somewhat confused expressions.

Seriously? Teacher... how come you even know Yiran's grandma... huh?

But soon, the confusion turned into excitement.

Just how beautiful is the teacher? To be able to achieve such a level of beauty!

What a great chicken! It's such a wonderful chicken!
……

"Next match: Peach Blossom Academy vs. Plant Academy."

After Blazing Fire Academy finished their match, two more matches were played before it was Peach Blossom Academy's turn to take the stage.

The team from the College of Plant Sciences consisted of seven girls, all dressed in dark green short skirts and wearing a gardenia-like ornament in their hair, each with a different pose:
(End of this chapter)

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