Three days later.

The entire Southwest Yang Province exploded!

Because that very morning, the Main Certification Hall publicly announced that the Iron Bones Clanging Sect had advanced to a school and been renamed Eternal School.

“Impossible!”

“Iron Bones Sect only reached sixth-tier not long ago. How could it advance to a school so quickly!”

“Could someone be spreading rumors?”

Just as martial artists were questioning this, the Certification Hall released a brand-new edition of the Potential Rankings. At the top was—Eternal School (formerly Iron Bones Clanging Sect)!

Written clearly in black and white—they had to believe it.

From unranked to stepping into the fifth-tier school ranks, such advancement speed was absolutely unprecedented and would never be repeated!

Wait a moment!

Naming it with “Eternal”—wasn’t that too arrogant!

Everyone’s reaction time was quite slow, finally realizing the significance of those three characters “Eternal School.”

Little did they know.

When Yi Tianxing learned the name Jun Changxiao had chosen, he nearly fell from his chair.

Eternal Strongest School?

Each of the first four characters contained extremely powerful death-seeking energy. If this was announced publicly, it would definitely become a continental public enemy!

As Master of the Main Certification Hall, Yi Tianxing deeply understood that school names could be chosen domineeringly, but couldn’t be excessive. Otherwise, they often came to bad ends.

Several hundred years ago.

A group of young people established the Heaven-Defying Sect. As a result, they didn’t defy heaven—they were defied and destroyed by various major forces joining hands.

Eternal Strongest School.

This was equivalent to directly negating all other schools, elevating themselves to supreme heights.

If other forces learned of this, it would definitely cause huge trouble!

After deep consideration, Yi Tianxing deliberately removed the two characters “Strongest,” announcing it to the world as “Eternal School.”

This was absolutely a form of protection for Jun Changxiao’s school.

Even so, when the name Eternal School spread widely and various forces learned of it, they all felt somewhat dissatisfied.

Naming with “Eternal.”

How arrogant, how presumptuous!

If they knew there were also the characters “Strongest,” they’d definitely grab their weapons and go fight Jun Changxiao.

Academy Building.

Situ Haoyun retracted his spiritual sense and smiled: “That young fellow wants his school to exist eternally, flowing through distant ages?”

“Hai.”

The Vice Dean shook his head: “Truly arrogant!”

The Magic Fiend School and God-Slaying Hall branch offices also received the news, producing strong disdain for the name Eternal School.

Undeniably.

This emerging school had great potential, but it was merely potential.

Only by truly developing, surviving, and establishing a foothold on the continent could it be called real capability.

The Magic Fiend School branch’s Grand Helmsman said, “Jun Changxiao is the type who likes to provoke trouble. Who knows when he’ll provoke a first-tier school—then he can just wait for his school to be exterminated.”

…

“Eternal School?”

Jun Changxiao, staying at the school, learned about the Potential Rankings matter and shook his head: “Just consider it the abbreviated name then.”

Originally that was what he’d thought too. Adding “Strongest” was just to make it more imposing.

From today on.

Iron Bones Sect disciples would also become Eternal School disciples.

Jun Changxiao’s spiritual sense merged with his spatial ring, grasping the Experience Talisman in hand, thinking secretly, “This is the biggest gain.”

Snap!

He gently crushed it.

Whoosh whoosh!

In an instant, spiritual energy surged wildly within Jun Changxiao’s body, his strength continuously increasing, finally taking a single step forward to enter third-rank Sword-Martial Dual King!

The feeling—exhilarating!

After breaking through, he didn’t go test his strength, but instead took out the mid-grade sword dao aptitude liquid, murmuring, “I’ve already taken one bottle. Who should I give this to?”

Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji, Ye Xingchen?

No good, no good.

They had no sword dao aptitude. Taking mid-grade aptitude transformation liquid would definitely be useless.

The system said, “You can give it to Zhou Hong. This person’s sword dao aptitude compared to the host is still somewhat lacking. He should be able to utilize the aptitude liquid’s effects.”

“Then give it to him.” Jun Changxiao made his decision.

Advancing to a school also rewarded two bottles of Saint-grade aptitude transformation liquid.

“Qingyang already took one. Let’s give them to Zuiji and Xingchen first.” Jun Changxiao said.

Among the inner sect disciples, Xiao Zuiji and Ye Xingchen were undoubtedly the two main combat generals. Giving Saint-grade aptitude liquid to them was also a good choice.

This way, only the last high-grade Sect Leader Ball remained.

Sect Master Jun still had a mid-grade one stored in his ring, so he murmured, “Find time to go to a dangerous area and capture two decent spirit beasts to guard the home.”

Other martial artists would be thrilled just to catch fierce beasts—he went directly to catch spirit beasts. How pretentious!

…

“Sect Le… Sect Master…”

Xiao Zuiji, just entering the great hall, hurriedly corrected himself.

Never mind him.

Even I, who writes “Sect Leader Jun” every day, found it awkward. I’d need time to adjust.

“Where’s Xingchen?”

“Junior Brother is training in the Training Tower. He’ll be here shortly.”

“Mm.”

Jun Changxiao casually waved his hand: “Here’s a bottle of aptitude transformation liquid. Take it first.”

Xiao Zuiji hurriedly caught it, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Having drunk it many times, he definitely understood that after taking it, his aptitude would inevitably advance from supreme-grade to—Saint-grade!

“Many thanks for Sect Master’s bestowal!”

Xiao Zuiji hurriedly opened the bottle stopper and unhesitatingly drank the aptitude transformation liquid. His spiritual root immediately advanced from supreme-grade to Saint-grade, and his realm also advanced from eighth-rank Wuzong to ninth-rank.

“Sect Master.”

Zhou Hong also walked in.

Jun Changxiao tossed over the mid-grade sword dao aptitude transformation liquid: “Take it and use it. It can improve your sword dao aptitude.”

Zhou Hong was startled.

He hadn’t taken transformation liquid before and didn’t know the Sect Leader possessed such miraculous items.

“Sect Master…”

“Don’t dawdle, drink it quickly.”

Zhou Hong, full of doubt, opened the bottle stopper, then drank the transformation liquid. It had a slightly malty sweet fragrance. His entire face immediately reddened—clearly someone who couldn’t hold liquor well.

However.

When his aptitude improved, his eyes immediately flashed with sharp sword light, and he stood rooted to the spot like a wooden chicken.

That moment.

Zhou Hong perceived his understanding of sword dao was considerably stronger than before. His realm also advanced from sixth-rank Sword Sect to seventh-rank Sword Sect.

Previously, among Tiegu Sect disciples he had the strongest combat power. Because he cultivated sword dao and couldn’t enjoy the sect’s various resources, he was successively surpassed by everyone.

Zhou Hong didn’t care.

As always, he comprehended sword dao, comprehended the Soaring Sword Divine Formula. Though his realm advancement wasn’t fast, his understanding of sword dao increased daily.

“Many thanks, Sect Master!”

Zhou Hong cupped his fists. As his aptitude improved, the sharpness revealed in his words became even more intense.

Jun Changxiao said, “When you have time, go participate in the qualification battles. Obtain qualification to challenge other geniuses and win glory for my Eternal School.”

He had a bold idea that didn’t require legal responsibility.

Until one day, when the Heaven-Earth-Man Rankings of the Brilliant Talents List were all filled with disciples from his own school!

Zhou Hong said, “This disciple will head down the mountain immediately.”

“Wait until next month.” Jun Changxiao said.

Li Qingyang and Zhou Hong departed. Ye Xingchen, just emerging from the Training Tower, walked into the great hall.

This fellow still maintained his aloof style as always. But when Sect Master Jun tossed over aptitude transformation liquid, his eyes immediately flashed with blazing heat—completely unlike someone who’d once been a Martial Emperor!

After distributing everything, Jun Changxiao sat down, murmuring, “These two Sect Leader Balls can’t sit idle either. Find time to go play at a famous dangerous place.”

“Sect Master.”

Li Qingyang came to report: “Elder Ma from Cangshan Sect, the city lords of Qingyang City’s eight major cities, and numerous family patriarchs have come to offer congratulations!”

“Invite them in.”

Mountain gate entrance.

Ma Yunteng, Xie Guangkun and others’ eyes widened round, because the plaque actually read—Eternal Strongest School!

“Sect Master Jun…”

Everyone was invited in. Just as they were about to mention this matter, they heard Jun Changxiao say, “The sect advancing to a school is a great joyous occasion. Today this Seat shall host a grand banquet to entertain all visiting guests.”

“Bring wine and dishes!”

Soon, tables filled the outside of the training grounds. Fine wines and delicacies were brought over as disciples took their seats one after another.

Ma Yunteng and the others swallowed the words on their lips, raising wine cups in unison: “Congratulations to Sect Master Jun, and may Eternal School become even more glorious and prosperous in the future!”