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Aside from its title as "one of the birthplaces of Confucianism," people from other dynasties knew almost nothing about it.
The fact that Jun Mo was able to make it onto the Sword Immortal Ranking had already shocked many people.
No one expected that there was someone in the Tang Academy who was even more capable than Jun Mo.
The top of the Nine Provinces Sword Immortal Ranking, the true pinnacle of swordsmanship in the mortal realm!
It might be a coincidence that a faction produces one top swordsman, but it is no coincidence that two of the world's top ten sword immortals come from the same faction.
Datang Academy is clearly underestimated.
Especially after hearing Su Chen's subsequent analysis, everyone was so shocked that they were speechless.
The infamous and awe-inspiring array in Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, was actually created by a master from the academy.
What's even more unexpected is that the core of this Divine Array actually incorporates the soul of the divine beast Vermilion Bird.
That's the soul of a divine beast!
The thought of the enormous Vermilion Bird that had been circling above Chang'an sent a chill down everyone's spine.
What terrified everyone the most was Su Chen's last words.
Ke Haoran is not only the strongest traveler in the academy, but also the strongest traveler among all sects in the world.
The word "most" is terrifying, so terrifying that no one can believe it.
Are all the myriad sects in the world included, including the Haotian Dao Sect, whose history is so ancient that it cannot be traced back?
Not to mention the many unknown, hidden powerful forces.
It's really hard to accept that someone can be ranked number one in such a scope.
Even though everyone knew that Ke Haoran had reached the terrestrial celestial realm at the age of nineteen, they still couldn't accept this fact.
Everyone felt that Ke Haoran, who had earned this title, was definitely more than he appeared to be.
Immediately, the people in the hall began to discuss the matter.
"Heavens! Did I hear that right? The number one on the Nine Provinces Sword Immortal Ranking is actually from the Great Tang Academy?"
"This is truly shocking. I knew nothing about the Tang Academy before; I was really ignorant."
"As one of the birthplaces of Confucianism, the Great Tang Academy has actually produced two unparalleled sword immortals. What face do those sword-wielding sects have left to continue existing?"
"Now that the Tang Academy is famous throughout the world, I can already imagine that after this news spreads, people all over the world will remember the name of the Tang Academy."
"I had long heard that the Shocking Divine Array in Chang'an City was very famous, but I never expected it to have such a great background, with the soul of the divine beast Vermilion Bird hidden inside."
"Using the soul of the mythical beast Vermilion Bird as the core of the formation, the Tang Academy's efforts are truly astonishing. No wonder they can cultivate masters like Ke Haoran and Jun Mo."
"Ke Haoran was only nineteen years old twenty years ago, so he should be under forty now, right?"
"Since he can rank first on the Sword Immortal Ranking, his cultivation must have already surpassed the Celestial Longevity Realm. Reaching this level before the age of forty, am I dreaming?"
"I have a feeling that there are definitely more than just Ke Haoran and Jun Mo hiding in the Tang Academy."
In the first private room on the east side of the fifteenth floor.
A glint of light flashed in Fusu's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "The Hundred Schools of Thought began to rise five thousand years ago. There are countless ancient sects such as Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Demonism. How deep is Ke Haoran's strength to claim that he is the strongest in front of these established forces?"
As the eldest son of the Qin Dynasty, he naturally knew more than ordinary people.
That's why he understood just how weighty Ke Haoran's title of "the strongest traveler in the world" really was.
The moon goddess's beautiful eyes, hidden beneath her sky-blue veil, flickered slightly, and she couldn't help but activate the Yin-Yang Astrology Technique.
As the power of Yin and Yang spread, a familiar starry sky appeared before her eyes.
Before she could take a closer look, a sword light suddenly flew diagonally, shattering the starry sky that symbolized the secrets of heaven.
The Moon Goddess gasped in surprise, took three steps back, and a trace of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.
The sword light just now shattered her Yin-Yang Astrology technique, and also caused her body to suffer a great backlash.
"Imperial Preceptor, are you alright?"
Fusu asked with concern.
The Moon Goddess shook her head, barely managing to steady her breathing, and said in a cold voice:
"Ke Haoran is the most terrifying person I have ever met."
"His sword light, imbued with an aura of destiny, was even able to tear apart the starry sky, a symbol of celestial secrets."
"His strength has reached an extraordinary level."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Han, Zhao Gao, and the others in the private room all showed expressions of shock.
Fusu took a deep breath and slowly said:
"Liu Bai, ranked third on the Sword Immortal Ranking, is said to be able to contend with the heavens, while Su Xinghe, ranked second, can fight against the extraterrestrial demons all by himself."
"The fact that Ke Haoran could surpass them is enough to show how terrifying he is."
"The word 'defying the heavens' that the Imperial Advisor used is probably not just an adjective; it means that he truly possesses such power."
In the first private room on the west side of the fifteenth floor.
Shangguan Wan'er and Wu Zetian exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.
"Ke Haoran, that traveler from the Great Tang Academy twenty years ago, is actually ranked number one on the Sword Immortal List?"
"If I remember correctly, his reputation in the underworld wasn't very good before."
Shangguan Wan'er said in surprise.
Twenty years ago, she had already entered the palace to serve Empress Wu Zetian, and she was deeply impressed by Ke Haoran, a traveler from the academy.
At that time, there were many rumors that Ke Haoran was the worst traveler in the academy, and that he had tarnished the academy's name.
She never imagined that this person would be the number one sword immortal in the Nine Provinces.
It's worth noting that the second-ranked are Su Xinghe, who guarded the Kunlun Mountains of Bei for five hundred years, and Liu Bai, the Sword Saint known as "Battle Heaven".
No matter how you look at it, these two people are more imposing and more worthy of respect than Ke Haoran.
"Back when Ke Haoran was traveling around the world, many people did say that he was cynical and irreverent."
"But his strength was truly formidable. Many demonic masters in the Tang Dynasty's martial arts world died by his sword."
"Now, almost no masters of the Demonic Sect have been found in the martial arts world of the Tang Dynasty, and many of them are thanks to Ke Haoran."
"I never expected his cultivation level to reach this level."
Wu Zetian tried to calm herself down, but her voice still trembled slightly.
After all, the academy was right next to Chang'an City, only a few dozen miles away from the imperial palace.
Who would have thought that such a powerful sword immortal was hiding in their own home? Anyone would be itching to get in, unable to resist the urge.
Inside the fifth private room on the east side of the fourteenth floor.
Sikong Zhaixing's eyes widened in disbelief. "Did I hear that right? Ke Haoran was only nineteen twenty years ago, so he's not even forty yet? This, this..."
Although he didn't finish speaking, everyone else in the private room understood what he meant, and their expressions of surprise deepened.
Reaching the terrestrial celestial realm at the age of nineteen is already astonishing enough.
Sword immortals like Wuming, Mu Yingxiong, Aqing, and Li Chungang also reached the terrestrial celestial realm around the age of twenty.
Although they are not as fast as Ke Haoran, the gap is not so large as to be despairing.
However, in the decades that followed, Wuming, Mu Yingxiong, Aqing, and Li Chungang all stagnated, and even Aqing, who had lived for two hundred years, was unable to make any further progress.
However, Ke Haoran made rapid progress in just twenty years, reaching the Great Longevity Realm of Celestial Beings.
Moreover, judging from his ability to suppress Su Xinghe and Liu Bai, his cultivation level is far beyond that of someone who has just entered the Great Longevity Realm of the Celestial Beings.
This is too scary.
"As the Celestial Immortal mentioned before, the rules of the Haotian World restrict cultivators above the Earth Immortal realm."
"After Ke Haoran broke through to the Land Celestial Realm, his cultivation speed should have been suppressed, right?"
"Then why is Ke Haoran completely unaffected?"
Yan Shisan posed three questions in a row.
"As long as there are rules, someone will always be able to break them."
"Just as even the most powerful dynasty cannot control lawbreakers, there will always be people who disregard the rules."
"It's obvious that Ke Haoran is such a person. He has heaven-defying abilities and can transcend the rules of the Haotian World."
Lu Xiaofeng said calmly.
Although this sounds a bit exaggerated, everyone has to admit that it's the only plausible explanation.
Both Xie Xiaofeng and Ximen Chuixue, the two sword masters, unconsciously tightened their grip on their swords, their eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit.
The number one on the Nine Provinces Sword Immortal Ranking, the pinnacle of swordsmanship in this era, has finally emerged.
Ke Haoran is undoubtedly the target pursued by all swordsmen.
As they pondered, the two unconsciously looked towards Bai Yutai, wanting to hear more about Ke Haoran.
Su Chen took a sip of tea and waited until the murmurs in the hall subsided before slowly speaking:
"Ke Haoran's cultivation method is completely different from that of ordinary people."
"His talent is absolutely top-notch in the world."
"The obstacles of perception mentioned in Buddhism, or the cultivation bottlenecks that are talked about in the martial arts world, simply do not exist for him."
"This means that for him, cultivation is as simple as eating a regular meal."
"Even the world rules set by Haotian, which I mentioned earlier, have no effect on him."
"This is why he was able to continue to improve rapidly after breaking through to the Land Celestial Realm."
"Such amazing talent is extremely rare in the entire history of humankind, and it can even be said that it is unprecedented."
"Therefore, when the Master first saw him, he was amazed by his extraordinary talent and insisted on taking him as his disciple."
"You should know that the Master is the most outstanding figure in the academy, the most respected representative of Confucianism today, and revered by countless scholars."
"Half of the officials in the Tang Dynasty court were students of Confucius."