On the Starfall Continent, martial prowess reigned supreme.

The Iron Bones Sect Master, of similar age to themselves yet possessing formidable strength and having accomplished so many great deeds, naturally received deep admiration from Tianyu Academy students.

However.

Most of those who admired Jun Changxiao were ordinary students.

The true geniuses hadn’t appeared. Instead, they stood in the distance watching, their faces somewhat flushed and rather unsightly.

Through various channels, they had learned in advance that the academy’s upper echelon had invited Jun Changxiao here.

Among them were quite a few prideful individuals who were waiting for the Iron Bones Sect Master’s arrival, wanting to spar with him to see if he was truly as strong as the rumors claimed.

The protagonist arrives at the academy and gets targeted by various geniuses—this was definitely the most common plot development.

However.

What surprised the academy geniuses was that the academy’s upper echelon first sent a peak Martial King to test him, even employing the Saint-grade martial technique Void Palm.

For a mere sect master, the testing standards were far too high.

When Jun Changxiao unleashed his flame attribute and破掉 the first Void Palm strike, these genius-level students’ eyes widened. Then when he consecutively破掉 the next two strikes, they were completely dumbfounded.

That guy… was truly terrifying!

If the upper echelon didn’t take action first and they challenged him themselves, it would definitely be like firefly light presumptuously competing with the sun and moon!

“Young Master Chu, didn’t you say you wanted to spar with Sect Master Jun?”

At a pavilion by the pond, a student asked with a lazy smile.

“…”

The young man called Young Master Chu’s mouth twitched.

Several other academy students were also gathered here, each one distinguished and imposing.

Since its establishment, Tianyu Academy had maintained an Elite Rankings. Anyone who made it onto the list was exceptionally talented.

These few were geniuses on the Elite Rankings, ranked quite highly at that.

If the academy’s upper echelon hadn’t sent a peak Martial King to test him first, they might have made their move to spar with Sect Master Jun.

A genius student said bitterly: “Who would have thought this person’s strength was so formidable? Before him, we’re as weak as ants!”

That lazy student grinned: “I said from the beginning that anyone capable of accomplishing so many great deeds—this Iron Bones Sect Master definitely isn’t simple. You all didn’t believe me and argued back. Now you’re all slapped in the face, aren’t you?”

“Hmph.”

Young Master Chu called Chu Xiunan snorted coldly, then turned and left.

The other geniuses on the Elite Rankings also departed.

Many secretly felt relieved. Fortunately, the academy’s upper echelon had tested him first. Otherwise, if they had challenged Jun Changxiao, they would have definitely embarrassed themselves in public.

…

Surrounded by little fanboys and fangirls, Jun Changxiao wore a duck-billed cap, sunglasses, and a face mask, escorted by several black-suited bodyguards with the air of a top celebrity entering an airport, as he entered the academy’s reception hall.

“Sect Master Jun.”

The Vice Dean said: “Please wait a moment.”

With that, he cupped his fists and departed.

Jun Changxiao carefully observed the interior, discovering many ancient portraits hanging on all four walls, with detailed written introductions.

Princess Red Lotus’s bright eyes filled with admiration: “These predecessors were all powerhouses cultivated by our Tianyu Academy. The lowest cultivation is at Martial Emperor level.”

Jun Changxiao was quite surprised.

At least twenty portraits hung on the walls.

In other words, over these years, Tianyu Academy had cultivated over twenty Martial Emperors!

Truly impressive!

“Princess.”

Jun Changxiao asked curiously: “How many students does Tianyu Academy have?”

“Sixteen thousand.” Princess Red Lotus said.

“Only sixteen thousand?”

Jun Changxiao thought that such a prestigious major academy should have at least a hundred thousand students.

Princess Red Lotus said: “Entering the academy requires not only extremely high martial dao aptitude but also meeting recruitment timing requirements, so the numbers aren’t very large.”

“Oh.”

Jun Changxiao acknowledged, then said: “These students are all without sect or affiliation, right?”

“Without sect or affiliation.” Princess Red Lotus confirmed.

Tianyu Academy’s external recruitment targeted ordinary youths or family direct descendants—they wouldn’t recruit those who already belonged to sects.

Jun Changxiao said: “Since they’re without sect or affiliation, this seat recruiting disciples here—the academy won’t object, right?”

“Won’t object.” Princess Red Lotus said.

Jun Changxiao thought: “With so many students admiring me, I can definitely recruit quite a few in no time.”

“However…”

Princess Red Lotus added: “To recruit disciples at the academy requires approval from the upper echelon.”

“Understood.” Jun Changxiao said.

Princess Red Lotus chatted casually: “The technique Sect Master Jun just used should be a fire attribute martial technique, right?”

She could have left with the Vice Dean but stayed here, naturally because she was very concerned about the Blazing Crimson Sky Slash.

“Uh.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Sort of.”

Princess Red Lotus said enviously: “To be able to破掉 Void Palm, Sect Master Jun’s martial technique quality must be quite high.”

“It’s alright.”

Jun Changxiao thought: “Looks like this woman has her heart set on the Blazing Crimson Sky Slash.”

Just then, an elderly man with an immortal air about him walked in from outside, emanating an extremely profound aura.

“Dean.”

Princess Red Lotus quickly stood up.

The visitor was none other than Tianyu Academy’s current Dean, Situ Haoyun.

Jun Changxiao thought: “What’s this person’s cultivation?”

The System said: “Some kind of energy is concealing his cultivation. Unable to analyze it.”

Jun Changxiao was secretly alarmed.

For the System to be unable to analyze his cultivation—could this Tianyu Academy Dean have already reached Martial Saint level?

“Sect Master Jun.”

Situ Haoyun smiled: “Such accomplishment at such a young age.”

Jun Changxiao stood and cupped his fists: “What Jun admires most in this life are teachers who educate others.”

“Since that’s the case.”

Situ Haoyun smiled: “Why doesn’t Sect Master Jun stay at the academy and become an instructor?”

This Dean was quite direct!

Become an instructor?

Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched: “Jun still has to manage the sect and doesn’t have time to teach students.”

Situ Haoyun said: “The sect can be left for others to manage. Coming to the academy to teach students and cultivate more geniuses—wouldn’t that be wonderful?”

Wonderful my ass!

I’m carrying a soul bomb that requires me to develop the sect. If I really became an instructor, I’d definitely be done for!

Princess Red Lotus said: “Sect Master Jun is learned and talented, with extremely high martial achievement. If he could come work at the academy, it would be a blessing for all of Southwest Yang Province.”

“…”

Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched.

At this moment, he finally realized that Tianyu Academy had invited him here to become an instructor!

I’ll be damned if I don’t recruit all your excellent students into my sect, yet you actually want me to give up being Sect Master to become a teacher!

“Sect Master Jun.”

Situ Haoyun said: “Tianyu Academy welcomes you.”

“My apologies.”

Jun Changxiao declined: “Jun’s heart is set on the sect and has no thoughts of becoming an instructor.”

Situ Haoyun spared no effort in recruiting: “If Sect Master Jun can work at our academy, you’ll definitely be a gold-medal instructor.”

“Sect Master Jun.”

Princess Red Lotus added: “Tianyu Academy holds a pivotal position on the Starfall Continent. A gold-medal instructor’s status is no less than that of a third or fourth-rate sect master!”

“Moreover.”

She paused, then continued: “The academy’s martial dao resources are sufficient to rival those of first-rate sects.”

She was not only a Tianyu Academy student but also a Royal City princess, so she naturally hoped to retain this Sword and Martial Dual King.

Jun Changxiao’s expression became wonderful.

Please.

This kind of plot where you fool others into joining—shouldn’t that be my role?!