Baiyin Longxuan, third ancestor of Azure sky academy sat cross-legged inside a quiet cave chamber.
In front of him hovered a small formation, its lines faint yet intricate, rotating slowly in the air. One of his hands rested forward, steady, continuously supplying spiritual energy into the formation. With his other hand, he formed precise seals, each movement measured and controlled.
The cave was silent, until a voice echoed within it.
It was the Long yuliang, Second Ancestor of Azure sky academy. He says Baiyin longxuan, A section of the forest formation has been affected. Go there immediately and repair it. But return as soon as you are done. Do not waste any time.
Baiyin Longxuan opened his eyes. His hands stilled, and the small formation slowly dimmed as he withdrew his energy. I understand, he replied calmly. I'm going now. Don't worry. He rose to his feet. Then cave returned to silence.
Deep within the forest of Azure Sky Academy, on the thick branch of an ordinary ancient tree, Huo Chuntian sat cross-legged.
His body was translucent, faint flames drifting around him like embers trapped in mist.
He stared at his own spiritual form and sighed. Ah… what a pain, he muttered. Being a spiritual body is no easy matter.
He shook his head, irritation written all over his face. A few more years? No. I'm done waiting. I'm fed up with this nonsense.
Reaching out, he snapped a small branch heavy with green leaves. Let's test my luck, he said lazily. If the last leaf is yes, I'll get my body soon. If it's no… then fate still hates me.
He began plucking.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
No.
Each leaf fluttered to the forest floor.
Finally, only one remained.
Huo Chuntian stared at it, took a deep breath and plucked.
…No.
He exhaled slowly, looking skyward. Hah. Even luck abandoned me long ago.
Just then, a leaf on the ground stirred.
It rose gently into the air, drifting against the flow of wind, and floated straight toward him.
Huo Chuntian caught it instinctively.
Before he could speak, footsteps echoed through the forest.
A calm, aged voice followed. How are you, Huo? It's been a long time since we last met.
Huo Chuntian's pupils shrank.
From the shadows emerged an old man clad in long, ancient robes of white and silver, patterned with forgotten runes. His long white hair flowed freely down his back, a medium white beard resting against his chest, wrinkles marking time rather than weakness.
Old man…? Huo Chuntian whispered.
In the next instant, his figure vanished from the tree and reappeared directly before the newcomer. You're still alive? Huo Chuntian exclaimed. I honestly didn't expect that.
This man was none other than Baiyin Longxuan, the Third Ancestor of Azure Sky Academy, a 2 star Zhan Zong powerhouse.
Baiyin Longxuan laughed softly. You're still the same, Huo. Fiery, harsh, stubborn, and straightforward. He paused eyes, narrowing. But something's missing.
His gaze swept over Huo Chuntian's form. And shockingly you bastard, You're a spiritual body?
His expression turned serious. How did this happen? Tell me everything.
Huo Chuntian waved his hand dismissively.
Don't ask. My old injuries will start acting up again. I'll recover in a few years. Once I regain my body and cultivation… . His eyes burned. Then we'll see what I do to her.
Baiyin Longxuan laughed, but there was no humor in his eyes. But who did this to you?
Huo Chuntian's aura flared violently. That cursed bitch, he growled. I'll peel her skin, no, forget that. I'll peel her entire clan Skin alive.
Baiyin Longxuan nodded calmly. As expected. I warned you back then. Told you to stay away from them. Then third ancestor becomes silent and sighed. Now… it seems my work begins.
Huo Chuntian frowned. Your work? Before he could ask more, Third ancestor figures vanished and Huo chuntian followed.
In deep Forest, Sealed Grounds. Here they reappeared in air. A place hidden by layers of formation arrays.
One section of the formation flickered weakly. Several ferocious beasts prowled near the damaged area, drawn by leaking spiritual fluctuations.
Baiyin Longxuan spoke flatly. Huo Chuntian. Kill them.
Huo Chuntian grinned. No problem. Flames exploded around his spiritual form.
In a single charge, he struck. BOOM.
Fire swallowed the beasts whole. Not even ashes remained. Spotting more, he called out casually, Give me a sec. He vanished and reappeared repeatedly, each strike precise, violent, and final.
Moments later, he returned, brushing imaginary dust from his shoulders. My spirit got dirty from all that fighting.
Baiyin Longxuan studied him. Your spiritual body has excellent energy… but limited power.
Huo Chuntian smirked. Energy is my advantage. Even like this, I'm fierce. Then paused proudly and added I was once the Eagle King in False King realm.
Baiyin Longxuan nodded. That explains it. Then he goes forward and formed intricate hand seals. A small auxiliary formation appeared before him, glowing as he channeled energy through it. The light surged into the damaged section of the main formation. The ground trembled slightly. Then formation starts stabilizing.
Huo Chuntian frowned. What exactly is this formation sealing?
Baiyin Longxuan glanced at him. You already know.
Huo chuntian say i don't.
The old man answered calmly. An Azure Dragon. Who is approximately a low-level Supreme Beast.
WHAT?! Huo Chuntian shouted. A Supreme Beast?! Are you insane?!
Baiyin Longxuan corrected him. When we fought it last time, it was peak King-level. Given time… it would inevitably reach the Supreme category.
Huo Chuntian exhaled slowly. Where are the first two ancestors?
At their respective nodes, Baiyin Longxuan replied. Stabilizing the formation year after year. I return only when repairs are required.
He turned away. Then says formation is fixed. I must return, or those two old men will curse me for dumping my burden on them.
Huo Chuntian waved him off. Go, go. I'm just enjoying my vacation here. Don't ruin it.
Baiyin Longxuan smiled faintly. Then vanished. The forest returned to silence.
Then, Third Ancestor returned to his chamber.
The moment Baiyin Longxuan stepped inside, a furious voice exploded through the chamber.
Bastard! Where were you dying all this time?! The Second Ancestor's roar shook the chamber walls.
Baiyin Longxuan remained calm. He cupped his hands slightly and replied, i am late because I met Huo Chuntian.
A sharp pause followed. What? What is he doing here? the second ancestor Long yuliang snapped. I heard he had already turned into a spiritual form.
Baiyin Longxuan nodded faintly. That is true. Then his expression shifted, subtle but serious. And… I also felt the presence of Eldon Yeager.
Silence and then, what are you saying?!
Eldon Yeager was captured five years ago!
How could he appear here? The Long yuliang's voice trembled with disbelief. And tell me, what is Jian Dao planning?
Is he preparing to rescue Eldon Yeager?!
Baiyin Longxuan shook his head slowly. I don't know what Jian Dao is planning. But the presence was real. I am certain of it.
Before the Second Ancestor could speak again. Then a third voice echoed through both chambers at once. Calm. Heavy. Absolute.
The First Ancestor Longyuan zushi voice says, Enough, what happens outside… remains outside. We are here only to fulfill our duty. The pressure in the air intensified.
If Eldon Yeager was destined to be here, he would have come long ago. But he didn't. If he comes now, we'll ask him to end this beast.
A brief pause. But fate changed. Eldon Yeager is not here. But his sonMike Yeager is here and what you felt was Mike. And Jian Dao is his master.
The chamber fell completely silent. Do your work. Say nothing more. Act as if you know nothing. Baiyin Longxuan lowered his gaze. The Long yuliang said nothing.
The presence faded.