Has my opportunity arrived?

Qin Mingyue nodded slightly upon hearing this.

He then recounted exactly how Ye Qing had appeared at the White Jade Square, how he held the qingyun token, and how it triggered the opening of the Sacred Academy's gates.

He detailed the entire process of how Ye Qing successfully entered.

"As for that person... his cultivation seems to be only at the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer. He's a very unfamiliar Face, and I couldn't discern any background or origin."

Qin Mingyue added.

After listening, a sharp light flashed in the eyes of the Qin Family Head!

From Qin Mingyue's description, he could be one hundred percent certain that the qingyun token was absolutely real!

And the cultivation of the person holding such a treasure... was actually just a mere Nascent Soul Sixth Layer?

The Qin Family Head's lips curled into a disdainful smile as he shook his head gently.

He thought to himself:

"A mere Nascent Soul Sixth Layer is simply pathetic! For such a Heaven-Defying Opportunity to fall into his hands is truly like casting pearls before swine, a complete waste of a heavenly treasure!"

Meanwhile, on the other side.

The Langya Family Head and the Chun Family Head had also learned of Ye Qing's specific cultivation from the mouths of their own Prodigies.

Their reactions were identical to the Qin Family Head's, both harboring contempt in their hearts.

Nascent Soul Sixth Layer?

With such cultivation, if they encountered him anywhere else in the Central Region, they could suppress him with the flip of a palm!

At that time, snatching the qingyun token would be as easy as reaching into a bag for an object!

Of course, the three Family Heads also knew that the biggest problem right now was that Ye Qing had already entered the Jixia Sacred Academy.

The Sacred Academy had strict rules and was a truly top-tier power in the Central Region!

It was an existence that transcended worldly affairs.

Even though they were the heads of Supreme Aristocratic Families, they would never dare to openly kill someone and seize their treasure within the Sacred Academy.

"It seems I might have to find a way to trick him into leaving the Sacred Academy..."

The Qin Family Head plotted secretly in his heart.

But he soon shook his head again, dismissing the idea.

"This method is inappropriate. Although that kid's cultivation is low, he's likely no fool. Having gained such a massive Opportunity, why would he easily leave the protection of the Sacred Academy?"

Since neither force nor trickery would work, he had to find another way.

The Qin Family Head's eyes flickered, and in an instant, he had already thought of two strategies.

Right now, it wouldn't be long before the Sacred Academy's gates opened.

At that time, all the Prodigies participating in the trial would be allowed to enter.

Old fellows like them naturally couldn't go in, but they could send people inside to negotiate with Ye Qing on their behalf!

One of the Qin Family Head's strategies was to buy it!

To smash him with money!

He didn't believe that a mere Nascent Soul Sixth Layer kid could have seen much of the world.

His Primeval Qin Clan had a deep foundation; to say they were as rich as a nation would be a massive understatement of the Qin Clan!

The Qin Family Head believed that as long as he offered a sufficiently tempting price, he didn't fear the kid wouldn't be moved!

"However..."

A cold glint flashed in the Qin Family Head's eyes.

He thought to himself:

"This person has, after all, established a thread of fate with the Sacred Academy through the qingyun token. If he regrets it later and brings this matter to the Sacred Academy's attention..."

"Although without the qingyun token, he might not necessarily attract the Sacred Academy's attention, it could still be a potential hidden danger."

To settle things once and for all, the Qin Family Head planned to eliminate future troubles... he decided:

"Once that kid leaves the Sacred Academy, I will kill him!"

In any case, with his mere Nascent Soul Sixth Layer cultivation, even if he sold the qingyun token, there was no way he could pass the Sacred Academy's rigorous entrance trial.

By then, this person would be insignificant. Who would care if he was killed?

This way, all the resources spent to buy the qingyun token could be fully recovered!

Thinking of this, a cold sneer appeared on the Qin Family Head's lips, feeling that this plan was perfect!

Of course, one must always have a backup plan.

If the kid didn't agree to sell the qingyun token, then he could use his second strategy.

And that was to give Ye Qing a promise!

A promise to use the power of the Primeval Qin Clan to guarantee Ye Qing's passage through the entrance trial and make him a formal Disciple of the Sacred Academy!

The price would be that Ye Qing must hand over the qingyun token.

Furthermore, he would need to swear a Divine Soul oath to be loyal to the Qin Family from then on!

"Although that man's cultivation is pathetic, for the sake of the qingyun token, I will allow him to follow Mingyue in the Sacred Academy in the future."

In the Qin Family Head's view.

For a mere Nascent Soul Sixth Layer Cultivator with no background.

This was simply a massive Opportunity to reach the heavens in a single bound!

He looked at Qin Mingyue beside him and said with a hint of apology:

"It's just that it might be a bit beneath you, Mingyue, to take on such a follower."

Qin Mingyue's expression was cold, showing no emotion on his Face.

He just shook his head slightly and said indifferently:

"For the sake of the qingyun token, taking him as a follower is... barely acceptable."

"Haha! Good! As expected of the Qin Family's once-in-a-millennium Bright Moon of the Blue Sky!"

Upon hearing this, the Qin Family Head showed a satisfied smile and praised him:

"Don't worry, the Family won't mistreat you. After this matter, we will definitely compensate you!"

Qin Mingyue smiled faintly with a bit of restraint and said no more.

Soon, after the three Family Heads had learned the details from their respective Prodigies, they each had their own calculations in mind.

They spoke no more, just standing quietly in place, waiting for the Sacred Academy's gates to open.

And the people on the White Jade Square now basically knew why the three Family Heads had come here.

It turned out these three Supreme Aristocratic Family Heads were actually here for that qingyun token!

For a moment, the Prodigies in the middle and rear areas of the square all let out bursts of amazement.

They hadn't clearly understood what the qingyun token represented before.

Seeing such a display now, they finally realized how staggering the value of that token was!

In the crowd, a look of worry couldn't help but appear on Luo Die's pretty Face.

When she learned that the ultimate goal of these three terrifying existences was the qingyun token in Ye Qing's hand.

Her heart instantly tightened.

Would her benefactor... be in danger?

Those were three Supreme Aristocratic Families! Their power was immense; who would dare provoke them?

Her benefactor was all alone and didn't look like he had any background or origin. How could he contend with them?

Luo Die was extremely anxious and made a secret resolution.

Once the Sacred Academy's gates opened, she had to find a way to find her benefactor and remind him to be extremely careful!

"If it really doesn't work... I'll just advise him to agree to their demands..."

Luo Die thought silently to herself.

After all, compared to one's life, what did a single token matter?

As long as the green mountains remain, one need not worry about firewood!

Beside Luo Die, her father, that middle-aged man at the Spirit Transformation First Layer, let out a long sigh of relief after learning about this.

His heart was full of luck.

"Fortunately... fortunately, I didn't let Die'er actually follow that kid!"

"Otherwise, we'd be in huge trouble now!"

He was full of regret before, but now?

He was full of relief!

In his view, with Ye Qing being targeted by the three Supreme Aristocratic Families at the same time, there was no way he could keep that qingyun token.

Whether this person could even survive peacefully in the future was an unknown.

As for entering the Sacred Academy?

Difficult! Difficult! Difficult!

On the other side, the white-robed youth Nan Yunfeng had also long since regained his previous indifference and arrogance.

Regarding his previous thought of befriending Ye Qing.

He didn't mention it again at this moment.

A Nascent Soul Sixth Layer Cultivator who was likely about to Face a great calamity was no longer worth his trouble.

In the future, that person might not even be qualified to see him!

Time passed slowly.

Two days later.

Rumble—!

Accompanied by a dull, heavy sound, the tightly closed gates of the Sacred Academy finally opened slowly!

The Prodigies waiting outside immediately showed expressions of excitement and filed in one after another.

From this moment on, they could be considered to have one foot in the Jixia Sacred Academy.

Next, they only needed to wait for three days.

Then they could officially participate in the entrance trial!

If they passed, they could enter the Sacred Academy with both feet. If not... some walked while full of worry, wondering what the trial content would be and if they could pass smoothly.

Others were full of ambition and confidence.

Some remained indifferent.

The three Supreme Aristocratic Family Heads watched their respective Prodigies with calm gazes.

They were the Qin Clan's Prodigy, Qin Mingyue!

The Langya Clan's Prodigy, Langya Xuan!

And the Chun Clan's Prodigy, Chun Ziliu!

They watched them step into the Sacred Academy's gates.

At the moment of entering the gates, the three Prodigies paused, their hearts extremely confident as they sent Divine Thought transmissions to their respective Family Heads.

"Family Head, rest assured, I have already given the orders."

"My followers will immediately go find that person. If he knows what's good for him, he will obediently hand over the qingyun token!"

As for them personally going to find Ye Qing?

The three Prodigies were also proud, feeling that a mere Nascent Soul Sixth Layer Cultivator was not worthy of them personally visiting!

The three Family Heads all nodded slightly upon hearing this.

However, a hint of wariness flashed through their eyes simultaneously.

They weren't particularly worried about not being able to take the qingyun token from that Nascent Soul Sixth Layer kid.

The only thing they were wary of now was the other two families!

They didn't know what kind of conditions the others would offer for the qingyun token or what kind of methods they would use.

When the time came, they would have to find other ways to compete!

...Meanwhile.

Inside the Sacred Academy, at Phoenix Cry Peak.

In the quiet little courtyard where Ye Qing was located.

Ye Qing, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation, suddenly let out a soft sound of surprise and slowly opened his eyes.

He sensed that someone was rapidly approaching his courtyard with a clear objective!

"Hmm?"

Ye Qing's brow furrowed slightly as a hint of doubt rose in his heart.

He had just arrived and knew no one within this Sacred Academy.

This person was in a hurry and had their aura locked onto this place, clearly coming for him.

Could it be... they have the wrong place?

Just as Ye Qing was pondering, that aura had reached the courtyard gate.

However, the person did not knock but paused for a brief moment.

The next moment!

Boom!

With a loud bang, the wooden gate of the small courtyard was actually pushed open by a brute force.

The doors slammed together, letting out a creaking groan!

Following that, a youth dressed in brocade robes with a cultivation at the Nascent Soul Seventh Layer...

...strode in with his head held high.

He looked around with arrogance and scrutiny in his eyes, his demeanor slightly haughty.

"Whoever is in the courtyard, come out!"

The youth spoke; his voice wasn't loud, but it was bossy.

"Your great Opportunity has arrived!"

A flash of coldness appeared in Ye Qing's eyes.

Forcing his way in and entering without being asked.

It was disrespectful, almost like a provocation!

Ye Qing originally thought someone was coming to cause trouble, but he was stunned to hear the person's last sentence.

Great Opportunity?

What great Opportunity?

Could it be that this person represents the Sacred Academy and there's some benefit to be distributed?

But... why such an attitude?

Ye Qing's thoughts turned, and with a flick of his body, he appeared silently in the courtyard.

His gaze was flat as he looked at the brocade-robed youth.

He spoke calmly:

"Who are you?"

Seeing Ye Qing appear, the youth sized him up.

When he sensed the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer aura on Ye Qing, the arrogance in his eyes deepened by another thirty percent.

He straightened his chest and tilted his chin up slightly.

He said proudly:

"I am a follower of the Primeval Qin Clan's Prodigy, Qin Mingyue. By order of the Qin Clan, I have come specifically to grant you a massive Opportunity!"

Primeval Qin Clan?

Qin Mingyue?

Ye Qing's brow furrowed slightly as he searched his mind, but he had no impression of these names.

He had just arrived in the Central Region and had no understanding of the power divisions here.

Only, out of the blue, why would a Primeval Qin Clan he had never met want to give him an Opportunity?

As the saying goes, when things are abnormal, there must be something fishy.

Instead, Ye Qing became wary, though he remained calm on the surface and asked indifferently:

"May I ask where this Opportunity lies?"

Upon hearing this, the youth's brow instantly furrowed.

In his view, he had already made things clear enough!

Primeval Qin Clan!

What did these four words represent in the Central Region?

This was a Supreme Aristocratic Family, a colossus that countless Cultivators could never even hope to look up to in their entire lives!

Who didn't know the name of the Primeval Qin Clan?

You are a mere Nascent Soul Sixth Layer, with cultivation not even as high as mine. If it weren't for the qingyun token in your hand, could you even come into contact with a colossus like the Qin Clan?

Now, the Qin Clan has condescended to actively seek out a mere Nascent Soul Sixth Layer kid; this in itself is giving you massive Face!

Now I say I'm willing to give you an Opportunity.

The meaning is for you to actively hand over the qingyun token.

Yet you insist on asking what the Opportunity is. What does this mean? Could it be you're playing dumb? Unwilling to hand over the qingyun token?

A cold glint flashed in the youth's eyes as he cursed the man for being ungrateful in his heart.

But he ultimately remembered his mission; right now, getting the qingyun token safely and securely was the top priority.

Thus, he suppressed his impatience and took a deep breath.

He gave Ye Qing a deep look and then spoke:

"The Qin Family has taken an interest in the qingyun token in your hand. Now, I give you two choices."

"First, sell the qingyun token to our Qin Clan. The price is negotiable; the Qin Clan's financial power is heavenly, enough to give you staggering treasures!"

"Second, if you don't want to sell, you can also choose another path."

Speaking to this point, he paused, a thick look of pride appearing on his Face.

He smiled faintly:

"You can choose to actively offer the qingyun token and swear a Divine Soul oath to be loyal to the Primeval Qin Clan from now on!"

"In return, the Qin Clan will use its power to guarantee your passage through the Sacred Academy's entrance trial!"

"And after it's done, you will also obtain a supreme Opportunity: the Qin Clan will allow you to follow the Prodigy Qin Mingyue from then on!"

After speaking, he put his hands behind his back and raised his chin.

He looked at Ye Qing with an expression that said, 'You've struck gold.'

"Clearly, your Opportunity has arrived!"

"I'm sure you know that not just any random person can work for the Qin Clan, let alone follow a Qin Clan Prodigy!"

"Why haven't you quickly kowtowed to thank us for this grace?"

Ye Qing: ...To think I initially wondered if you were from the Sacred Academy here to give out benefits.

After patiently listening to you say so much, after all that, this is what you call... a so-called Opportunity???