In an instant, Ye Fan became the absolute main protagonist!

Even the heroic lords of various major forces did not dare to underestimate him, for he determined the ownership of this human-shaped creature’s corpse.

Feeling the many gazes upon him, Ye Fan showed not a hint of fear. His eyes were like torches as he glanced at the half-corpse of the human-shaped creature sealed in the Heaven Grade Spirit Stone on the ground, then swept his gaze over the heroic lords present.

Under the tense watch of everyone, Ye Fan slowly spoke: "I believe this half-corpse of the human-shaped creature should be jointly researched by Immortal Fate and Imperial Academy..."

At this point, without waiting for anyone to retort, Ye Fan continued: "I say this for a reason, firstly, this half-corpse was excavated in Immortal Academy’s mining area, and should logically belong to them. Otherwise, if something peculiar is dug out from your own mining areas, would you share it with others? I bet not!"

"Secondly, whether in terms of resources or research personnel, Immortal Academy and Imperial Academy have more advantages than other major forces and are more capable of researching. They might make some significant discoveries, who knows."

"Of course, the research results are not exclusive to Immortal and Imperial Academy, but shared with all humans. I believe all of you have disciples studying in the academies, so there shouldn’t be any bias, right?"

"Thirdly, both Immortal Academy and Imperial Academy take the welfare of the world as their responsibility, having made indelible contributions to the development of the Human Race since ancient times. Both academies have produced Great Emperors but have you ever seen them bully others? So I believe it’s most appropriate for the half-corpse to be researched jointly by both academies. What do you think, seniors?"

Ye Fan’s words were logical and reasonable, and all the heroic lords fell silent.

Indeed, as Ye Fan said, neither Immortal Academy nor Imperial Academy is an ambitious sect or Holy Land; their contributions to the Human Race are evident to all.

In this situation, insisting on dividing the half-corpse would be unreasonable.

For a moment, all the heroic lords were silent, their gaze towards Ye Fan filled with a complex light!

Ye Fan is not only powerful and full of potential but also possesses high emotional intelligence. It’s a pity he doesn’t belong to their force; otherwise, they would surely train him with all their might!

Without a doubt, after defeating Ling Haotian, Ye Fan has subtly become the first among his generation. In times when no Emperor’s son emerges, few in his generation can stand against him.

However, the Demon Clan is about to emerge, and then there will surely be a great clash between the Human Race and Demon Clan. Perhaps having Ye Fan is an advantage; at least he can withstand the pressure from the young generation of the Demon Clan.

This resolution is truly a win-win, satisfying the demands of the heroic lords, honoring Immortal Academy, and securing the greatest benefit for them.

This befits the expectation even the Old Bastard didn’t anticipate. He secretly feels gratified; Ye Fan is indeed a rare good seed who might go far on the path of the strongest trial.

Imperial Academy has nothing to say. Ye Fan has considered their reputation, and it would be unreasonable to make further demands.

However, Seng Dao Yan somehow feels something’s not right, but can’t pinpoint exactly what’s wrong.

Though jointly researched by Immortal and Imperial Academy, the half-corpse of the human-shaped creature will surely be transported back to Immortal Academy. This is undeniable and undisputed.

"Boom!"

Just as the turmoil subsided and the ownership of the half-corpse was settled, the void suddenly split open, and several terrifying powers arrived in an instant.

"People from the Ling Family..."

Ye Fan was too familiar with the aura of the Ling Family members; being blood-related, he naturally identified them instantly.

The Ling Family’s Saint Master strides like a dragon and tiger, his eyes radiating with authority, fully showcasing the demeanor of a heroic lord. Behind him, Ling Gu and Ling Haotian closely followed; it seemed they received the news, just arriving a bit late.

Beside the Ling Family’s Saint Master, a middle-aged man with a leopard head and ringed eyes stood shoulder to shoulder with him, equal in both presence and majesty.

Beside that man were several young strong individuals, all exuding sharp aura, clearly not to be trifled with.

"The Ancient Emperor Family has arrived too..."

"Isn’t that young man the strongest heir of the Gu Family, Gu Xiao? He’s also out of seclusion!"

Seeing the people beside the Ling Family’s Saint Master, the various major forces couldn’t help but discuss, feeling surprised by the Gu Family’s arrival.

Among the gathered heroic lords, the middle-aged man with a leopard head and ringed eyes was not unfamiliar, only, it was strange: wasn’t the Ancient Emperor Family always low-key?

This time, they actually appeared too!

Through others’ discussions, Ye Fan gradually understood that the middle-aged man with a leopard head and ringed eyes walking alongside the Ling Family’s Saint Master was the Ancient Emperor Family’s Saint Master, Gu Yuankong.

The Gu Family is also a Di Clan, their ancestor was the renowned Ancient Emperor, predating Emperor Wu and Human Emperor greatly, undoubtedly a clan with a long-standing heritage.

Before the Emperor Weapon battle, the Gu Family was exceedingly low-profile, not interacting with any forces, hibernating in one domain. However, in the last catastrophe within the Xuan Realm, all Di Clans’ Emperor Weapons joined the fray, including the Gu Family.

Nevertheless, in that brutal war, the Gu Family’s Emperor Weapon was the least damaged, and precisely due to this reason, after the catastrophe ended, Gu Family swiftly became the strongest among the Di Clans.

Ling Gu intends for Ling Yun to ally with the Gu Family members, ostensibly to strengthen ties between the two clans, but actually to seize the Mystic Crown!

Yet—

He never expected Ling Yun would refuse to the death, eventually disappearing with the Emperor Weapon.

Despite this, the relationship between the Ling Family and Gu Family hasn’t estranged but grown closer instead.

Gu Xiao, the strongest heir of the Gu Family, has been secluded in the family’s ancestral land, recently emerging, timely arriving for this matter.

A few years ago, Gu Xiao was already dominating among the young generation, once powerfully defeating a Saint Heir of a certain Holy Land, cementing his unshakeable status among the younger generation.

In just a few years unseen, he cultivated the Early Lord Realm to its utmost, ready to break through to the Mid-stage of Lord Realm at any moment.

"Real unexpected! Gu Xiao is already at the Lord Realm!"

"Indeed, he might be the earliest to reach the Lord Realm among this batch of youths, even his talent compared to Emperor’s son wouldn’t be lacking!"

Gu Xiao’s appearance triggered a commotion, many found it incredible!

"Really unexpected! In just a few years unseen, he has grown to this degree, leaving us far behind!" Wu Jingtian lamented.

"Hmph, being strong now doesn’t mean being strong forever. Historically, many strong people performed averagely early on, but eventually became prominent later." Qi Tianlin said solemnly.

Indeed as he said, throughout Mystic Sky Continent’s history, such cases are numerous. Many Demon Level geniuses emerged strikingly early, their glory radiant, but when they entered Venerable Realm, they gradually faded among others.

Conversely, some early-stage cultivators who displayed average performance, due to their astounding potential, showcased formidable strength later, overtaking those Demon Level geniuses, ultimately becoming the main protagonists of this world.

The two Saint Masters of the Gu Family and Ling Family brought their clan’s strong individuals, presenting indeed an undeniable force, even Immortal Academy and Imperial Academy frowned.

"Upon hearing Immortal Academy has excavated half a human-shaped creature’s corpse, my Ling Family desires a closer observation, is it convenient?" The Ling Family’s Saint Master’s voice spread throughout the mining area, speaking loudly.

"Indeed, the Gu Family also wishes for a look; presumably, Immortal Academy wouldn’t refuse, right?" The Gu Family’s Saint Master commented.

"Already stored away. If you wish for a look, you may follow me to Immortal Academy; Brother Dao Yan will also accompany..."

The Old Bastard repeated Ye Fan’s previous statements, explained the human-shaped creature’s corpse will be co-researched by Immortal Fate and Imperial Academy, with results publicized, leaving nothing hidden.

"I see!"

The Gu Family’s Saint Master pondered for a moment, then said: "Since everyone has no objection, naturally I cannot object either. I will surely visit Immortal Academy at that time!"

"Immortal Academy welcomes you anytime!"

The Old Bastard responded calmly.

Hmm?

Simultaneously, Ye Fan suddenly felt several unfriendly gazes fall upon him, furrowing his brow.

The owners of the gaze were none other than the Ling Family’s disciples led by Ling Haotian!

This discovery made Ye Fan’s brows furrow slightly; if Ling Haotian doesn’t know how to retreat, persists in causing trouble, Ye Fan won’t hesitate to act as an assassin!

After all, one can forgive twice but no more three times!

Moreover, it’s the Ling Family who failed his mother Ling Yun, not he who failed them.

"Is this the bastard child spawned by that slut Ling Yun?"

At the moment Ye Fan slightly furrowed his brows, a middle-aged cultivator from the Gu Family pointed at Ye Fan, asking Ling Gu.

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