Upon learning all that from the gravekeeper elder, Xiang Shaoyun realized how tiny he was. He still had a long way ahead of him if he wanted to become the supreme existence of the world. Of course, if he aimed to only stay within the Ziling Sect and not contend against the various heroes of the world, he could still live a peaceful life. But with chaos coming, could he really live in peace?
“Master, I have something to tell you,” said Xiang Shaoyun when he recalled something important that he thought his master should know.
He then took out the black stone the Nether Monarch had given him and said, “This is something the Imperial Nether Clan’s Nether Monarch had given me. He told me to hand it over to the Imperial Nether Clan living on the surface world. If I fail to do so within five years, I will no longer be able to see my mother.”
His master was one of the nine supreme beings of the dominion. Anything related to the Nether Monarch would affect the stability of the dominion. Thus, he did not dare to hide anything from his master. He was afraid that his actions would bring disaster to the dominion.
The gravekeeper elder did not take the stone. Rather, he studied the stone before frowning and saying, “The legendary nether devil stone!”
“Nether devil stone? What is it used for?” asked Xiang Shaoyun. He was a well-read person, but not even he had heard of this term before.
“This is a stone capable of storing the clone and consciousness of a devil. It is similar to the jade slips of the humans in function. However, I’m sure this nether devil stone is more than that. I can sense a terrifying seal within,” said the gravekeeper elder.
“Wh-what should I do, then?” asked Xiang Shaoyun helplessly.
The gravekeeper elder gave it some thought and said, “Don’t worry. The dominion will always belong to us humans. Even if the Nether Monarch appears personally, he won’t be able to do much. Hand this stone to the Imperial Nether Clan. Even if the Nether Monarch appears, your master can end him.”
The gravekeeper elder’s confidence infected Xiang Shaoyun as he thought, My master truly lives up to his reputation. Just look at how overbearing he is.
There was no doubt that the Nether Monarch was the strongest expert of the Imperial Nether Clan. With the Imperial Nether Clan’s innate abilities, he was most certainly an expert capable of suppressing his peers. However, the gravekeeper elder still showed no fear. This was a confidence worth learning from. After spending some time talking to the gravekeeper elder, Xiang Shaoyun finally left. Xiang Shaoyun brought Lang Chen with him and went straight to the academy’s main hall.
When he arrived at the main hall, he found that the hall was already packed with people. Apart from the principal, numerous elders were also present. They were all looking at Xiang Shaoyun curiously as though they were trying to see if the person who had caused such a big ruckus over the entire dominion was actually a monster. Xiang Shaoyun showed no fear. After calmly greeting them, he remained silent. Even now, he was still unhappy with the Dragon Phoenix Academy.
“Xiang Shaoyun, I believe you have met Guardian Ge Yi. I have already made the arrangements for you to rejoin the academy. You will be appointed as an enforcer elder, in charge of maintaining order within the academy. What do you think?” asked the principal.
The so-called Ge Yi was the gravekeeper elder’s name. Since the gravekeeper elder no longer guarded the graveyard, they naturally couldn’t address him the same way anymore. In the academy, the enforcer elder was a high-rank elder.
Possessing a high level of authority, the enforcer elder had the rights to punish those who had broken the academy rules before reporting the crime to the higher-ups. Thus, the enforcer elder was also a person greatly feared by the disciples and overseers of the academy. Many of the elders present looked at Xiang Shaoyun with envy.
However, Xiang Shaoyun refused the offer. He said, “Principal, this position does not suit me.”
The principal frowned when he heard that. He believed that Xiang Shaoyun was becoming too arrogant and was trying to ask for an even higher position.
“What position do you want, then?” asked the principal.
“I only need to be a regular elder. In fact, it would be better if I can become an elder with no tasks. I’m going to go fight the devils in the Dusk Dynasty for three years. That is the mission my master has given me. Therefore, I can’t stay in the academy as an enforcer. I hope you understand, principal,” said Xiang Shaoyun.
“I see. We’ll do as you wish,” said the principal. An amiable smile formed on his face as he said, “Xiang Shaoyun, the academy had wronged you in the past. Therefore, the academy will compensate you for what you have suffered. What do you want? Let me know. So long as it’s something the academy can accomplish, we’ll do it.”
Because the academy had expelled Xiang Shaoyun before, it would be unacceptable for them to recruit him back without any compensation.
Xiang Shaoyun’s eyes lit up as he said, “You’ll really do anything?”
“Of course, provided the request is reasonable,” the principal hurriedly said.
“I want 10 stalks of god-grade herbs and 10 god-grade weapons. I don’t ask for a lot,” said Xiang Shaoyun.
Instantly, the expressions of the people in the hall turned ugly as they cursed inwardly, You call this not asking for a lot? You’re lying through your teeth!
“That’s too much. How about this, one god-grade herb and one pseudo-god weapon. Also, you’re allowed to freely browse all the books in the Books Pavilion for one month,” said the principal.
“Deal!” Xiang Shaoyun agreed unhesitatingly. Inwardly, he was bursting with joy.
For him, he had only returned for the sake of his master. He wouldn’t have agreed to return otherwise. Thus, he was naturally happy to accept any compensation the academy was willing to give.
The principal had a feeling that he had been scammed, but when he thought of how Xiang Shaoyun was the lord guardian’s disciple and was someone who had fused nine energies that could become the next lord guardian produced by the academy, he decided that all he offered was worth it.
After all, if Xiang Shaoyun truly became a lord guardian in the future, the Dragon Phoenix Academy would have a chance to surpass the other academies, becoming the leading academy among the four ancient academies.
And thus, Xiang Shaoyun was appointed a high-rank elder of the academy. He enjoyed all the benefits a high-rank elder could enjoy and was in charge of repairing the relations between the academy and the angels. Additionally, he was also in charge of facilitating the trade between the angels, the goldmen, and the humans. After receiving his elder token, he prepared to leave the hall. However, the elders present did not intend to let him leave yet.
“Brother Xiang, I have a beautiful granddaughter. She is already a Heaven Battling Realm. I believe she is a great match for you. The two of you will definitely get along well. What do you think?” asked an elder passionately.
Before Xiang Shaoyun could say anything, a different elder said, “Elder Xiang, don’t listen to him. His granddaughter is incredibly ugly. My daughter, on the other hand, is a true beauty. Come, grab a drink at my place. I’ll introduce you to my daughter.”
