Chapter 202 Glory Abounds! But He Only Asks About the Reward?

Jiang Yun's clear and steady inquiry.

Sounded like the final strike of a gavel.

Ringing through the silent air of the Wanjian Heavenly Altar.

"Has this Junior... passed?"

These few short words were as heavy as a thousand catties, carrying the weight of all his shocking performances over the past few hours, all his subversive appraisal expositions, and the ironclad facts verified by five Eclipse Moon Rank Experts!

Everyone's gaze.

Followed Jiang Yun's lead, shifting toward Grand Elder Mo Yuan, who was in charge of presiding over the assessment at the edge of the field, and then to the figure on the high platform who held the power of the final word.

President Yun Xi.

The moment Jiang Yun's gaze landed on him, Grand Elder Mo Yuan shuddered, snapping out of the shock of witnessing the nine-punch defense breach.

His face was immediately filled with unprecedented respect and excitement, even tinged with a hint of trepidation. He hurriedly stepped forward, gave Jiang Yun a deep bow, and spoke with a voice trembling slightly from emotion.

"Great Master Dong Xuan! You... what are you saying!"

He straightened up.

His face glowing with a red flush of excitement.

He announced in a loud, clear voice.

"Your appraisal exposition was detailed and thorough, with rigorous logic that far exceeded the assessment standards! The practical verification was... even more earth-shattering, with irrefutable results! According to the rules of this Grand Tutor Level Assessment, you naturally..."

Halfway through his sentence.

Grand Elder Mo Yuan suddenly paused.

As if remembering something.

He quickly changed his tune.

His tone became even more respectful and cautious.

"Oh, no, according to the procedure, the final decision must be made by the President himself. But in my humble opinion, Great Master Dong Xuan, you have already passed! Without any objection!"

As he spoke, his way of addressing Jiang Yun had shifted slightly.

From the initial 'Examinee Dong Xuan' to 'Little Friend Dong Xuan,' and now to the solemn and even slightly humble 'Great Master Dong Xuan,' it clearly reflected how Jiang Yun had ascended in his mind from a talented Junior needing guidance to a master-level existence he had to look up to!

Grand Tutor Level.

It was worlds apart from being a Guild Elder.

As Elder Mo Yuan's voice fell.

Tens of thousands of gazes across the venue.

*Swish!*

Like well-trained soldiers, they rose in unison to focus on the center of the main platform, on the incomparably handsome President Yun Xi, who wore a constant, faint smile.

At this moment, everything was silent.

There was only the slight sound of the wind blowing across the ancient stone altar and the accelerated heartbeats of countless expectant people.

Facing a gaze intense enough to pressure anyone, President Yun Xi remained composed.

He slowly stood up from his jade throne.

His cloud-patterned white robes fluttered gently in the breeze.

Making him appear even more otherworldly.

He did not speak immediately.

Instead, he cast his gaze down toward Jiang Yun.

In those eyes as deep as a sea of stars, there was now a clear flow of undisguised admiration, gratification, and a hint of... a strange light, as if he were looking at one of his own kind.

After a few breaths.

The smile at the corners of his lips deepened, and his voice, as clear and resonant as a jade chime, rang out clearly and steadily in everyone's ears.

"The Grand Tutor Assessment seeks truth, reality, and transcendence."

"Examinee Dong Xuan, aged sixteen, has cleared three consecutive gates in a single day to reach the level of Grand Tutor."

"His appraisal ability is meticulous, pointing directly to the Origin; his exposition was analytical and logically self-consistent; his verification was subversive to common sense and soul-shaking."

"The Five Elements Protection was broken in nine punches, proving his words were not false and his abilities are heaven-reaching."

President Yun Xi's voice carried a strange rhythm; every word seemed to strike a chord in people's hearts.

He paused slightly.

His gaze swept across the venue.

Finally, it settled on Jiang Yun.

Word by word.

He announced like a decree.

"By my ruling as President, and with the witness of all my fellow peers!"

"Examinee Dong Xuan has passed the Grand Tutor Level Assessment with Perfection!"

"From this moment on, Dong Xuan is the third registered Grand Tutor Level Appraiser of our S Province Appraisers Guild!"

"Congratulations, Grand Tutor... Dong Xuan!"

The moment the words 'Grand Tutor Dong Xuan' fell!

"BOOM—!!!"

It was like a long-suppressed volcano finally erupting.

Or like a flood bursting through a dam.

The entire Wanjian Heavenly Altar was completely submerged in deafening cheers, shouts, and gasps of wonder!

"He passed! He really passed!"

"Grand Tutor Dong Xuan! The youngest Grand Tutor in history!"

"My god! A sixteen-year-old Grand Tutor! He's practically a living legend!"

"We have witnessed the birth of a Prodigy with our own eyes!"

"Great Master Dong Xuan! No, Grand Tutor Dong Xuan! That's so badass!"

The waves of sound surged into the sky.

As if they were going to flip the dome of the altar!

Countless people were flushed with excitement.

They danced and gestured wildly.

More excited than if they had passed the assessment themselves!

This was a moment of witnessing history!

On the platform.

The various big shots also rose one after another.

Wearing smiles, they cupped their hands in salute to Jiang Yun.

Sect Leader of the War Beast Sect Shi Potian's voice was like a resonant bell.

"Hahaha! Good lad! No, Grand Tutor Dong Xuan! Congratulations, congratulations! If you ever need to fight... ah, no, if you ever need help with anything, feel free to come to the War Beast Sect and find me!"

His words were blunt.

His intention to win him over was plain for all to see.

Qian Guangquan stroked his beard and smiled.

His posture lowered slightly.

"Grand Tutor Dong Xuan, a heaven-sent talent indeed. Meeting you today, I finally understand that there is always someone better. If you have any free time in the future, you are welcome to visit our Qian Family lands; I will surely prepare a warm welcome."

This was an invitation issued with equal or even slightly higher etiquette.

Family Head Feng Xiao also smiled and cupped his hands.

"Congratulations, Grand Tutor Dong Xuan. The doors of the Feng Family are always open to you."

Concise, but carrying significant weight.

Old Man Huang Mu smiled as he swayed his rattan cane.

"Little friend... oh, no, Grand Tutor Dong Xuan, if you have any interest in plants or spiritual objects in the future, you can come to my Huang Family for a chat. This old man has collected many interesting little trinkets."

As his voice fell.

The meaning behind his words was clear.

An olive branch from a Hidden Family was of immeasurable value.

At this time.

The beautiful woman Elder Liu Lan also nodded slightly.

Her cool voice drifted over.

"Congratulations. My Liu Family is also open to Grand Tutor Dong Xuan!"

Even Vice Principal Ming Jing of Sky Dome Academy.

Smiled as he stroked his beard and said, "Grand Tutor Dong Xuan, young and promising, truly admirable. Sky Dome Academy also welcomes a talent like you for a visit and exchange."

The academy's stance was also clearly shown.

Facing the direct or subtle congratulations and solicitations from these heavyweights who could make S Province tremble with a stomp of their feet, Jiang Yun simply returned the salutes calmly one by one. His posture was neither haughty nor humble, and while no one could see his expression beneath the mask, his indifference made him seem even more unfathomable.

And the most excited of all was none other than Qian Rongrong.

She stood at the edge of the platform.

Her beautiful eyes had long since turned into stars, filled with unparalleled worship, admiration, and a hint of a young girl's budding passion.

Looking down at the black-robed figure who stood tall and indifferent despite receiving cheers from the masses and congratulations from big shots, she felt her heart racing out of control. Her face was flushed, and only one voice was screaming in her heart.

"Grand Tutor! He really is a Grand Tutor! A sixteen-year-old Grand Tutor! So amazing! I... I..."

...Meanwhile.

Steward Li, Steward Wang, and others who had come into contact with Jiang Yun were now even more moved to tears, sharing in the glory.

"Grand Tutor Dong Xuan was still taking the Medium Grade assessment with me this morning! I actually proctored an exam for a Grand Tutor!"

"I even helped him register! I'm never washing this hand again!"

"We actually spoke with such a Legendary figure! This life has been worth it!"

The two Elders, Mo Yuan and Qing Xuan, were also glowing with excitement.

To be able to form a good relationship with a Grand Tutor destined to shine in this era—even if it was just normal contact during the assessment process—was a great honor and asset for them.

A sixteen-year-old Grand Tutor Level.

His future achievements would be limitless!

He might even be able to reach those Legendary levels.

Everyone was incredibly excited.

There was a flurry of discussion.

Just at this moment of glory, with all eyes upon him and the atmosphere reaching its Peak.

In the center of the field.

Jiang Yun, who had just been officially given the title of Grand Tutor, made a move that surprised everyone after accepting President Yun Xi's announcement and the initial congratulations from various big shots.

He looked up once more.

His gaze passed over the noisy crowd.

Looking directly at President Yun Xi on the platform.

With a voice that remained calm and undisturbed, even carrying a hint of... urgency, he asked clearly.

"President Yun Xi, since I have passed the assessment."

"Then I wonder... when can this Junior's assessment reward, the void plume, be redeemed and collected?"

Jiang Yun thought to himself that now that he had achieved Grand Tutor Level!

He had already succeeded in making the name Dong Xuan famous!

He could leave once he secured his target, the void plume!

He was also aware of the burning gazes of these powerhouses.

If he stayed here for too long, it might be difficult to get away later.

Therefore, he wanted to take the reward and leave quickly.

However.

As soon as these words were spoken.

It was like pouring a ladle of ice water into a boiling vat of oil.

"Eh?"

The deafening cheers and discussions throughout the venue.

Were instantly choked off as if by an invisible giant hand.

They came to a dead stop!

Tens of thousands of excited faces instantly froze, their brimming smiles hardening as everyone looked at the black-robed figure in the center with eyes that were almost dull, dazed, and filled with disbelief.

What... what was he saying?

Reward?

The void plume?

At this... Peak moment of glory, when he had just been crowned the youngest Grand Tutor in history, was receiving congratulations and solicitations from the top powers of S Province, and was enjoying the worship and admiration of countless people?

What he cared about... was actually when he could get his hands on the reward?!

This... isn't this style a bit off?!

On the platform.

The big shots, who were smiling and cupping their hands while brewing further words of solicitation, all froze in their movements.

Shi Potian widened his bell-like eyes, his expression strange as if he suspected something was wrong with his ears.

Qian Guangquan's hand, which was stroking his beard, stopped in mid-air, and the admiring smile on his face became a bit stiff.

Family Head Feng Xiao's lips twitched slightly.

Old Man Huang Mu and Fairy Liu Lan glanced at each other, both seeing a hint of astonishment and... amusement in the other's eyes.

Vice Principal Ming Jing laughed in spite of himself.

He shook his head.

Even the always calm and composed President Yun Xi had a momentary look of shock on his handsome face, which was soon followed by a deeper smile in his profound eyes, mixed with an indescribable sense of playfulness.

Everyone was stunned by Jiang Yun's pragmatic spirit, which completely defied common sense!

Becoming a Grand Tutor Level Appraiser!

It meant supreme status, prestige, and resources!

From now on, countless powers would bring precious treasures to his door seeking appraisal; wealth and connections would be easily within his grasp!

A Falling Star Rank void plume was certainly precious, but compared to the long-term benefits brought by the status of a Grand Tutor, what did it matter?

At a time like this.

Wouldn't a normal person be immersed in immense glory and joy, accepting everyone's congratulations and planning for the future?

Who would be so mood-killing and impatient as to ask about some prize?

After a brief, deathly silence.

There was an even more violent uproar, filled with a sense of absurdity and extreme admiration!

"I... did I hear that right? Grand Tutor Dong Xuan... he's asking for the reward?"

"At a time like this? My god! This... this is too calm!"

"It's more than just calm! He's treating glory like floating clouds!"

"As expected of the youngest Grand Tutor! This level of thought is completely different from us Mortals!"

"Think about it! He went from Low Grade all the way to Grand Tutor in seconds; he didn't take this assessment seriously at all! In his eyes, it's probably as simple as completing a task and collecting a fee!"

"So badass! This is the true demeanor of a master! Unmoved by external things, clear-headed, and firm in heart!"

After their initial confusion, many Appraisers felt an even deeper sense of awe and admiration.

They put themselves in Jiang Yun's position, imagining that feeling of reaching the heavens in a single step and being the center of attention; they knew they could never be as calm as Jiang Yun and might even faint from excitement. Jiang Yun's reaction only served to highlight his extraordinary and transcendent nature.

Steward Li and the others were also stunned for a moment.

Then they discussed excitedly as if they had suddenly realized something.

"Right, right! Grand Tutor Dong Xuan had a clear goal from the beginning! He took the assessment! He became a Grand Tutor! Now his goal is achieved! So focused! This is someone who does great things! No distractions!"

The big shots on the platform also regained their senses after their brief shock, their gazes becoming even more complex.

Qian Guangquan sighed softly.

He sent a sound transmission to Qian Luoyun and Qian Rongrong beside him.

"This boy's Heart-Nature is truly remarkable. With immense glory bestowed upon him, it's like a breeze past his ears; he only remembers his original intention. This level of composure far exceeds his age, and even... far exceeds many old monsters. Rongrong, if you can learn even a fraction of this, I will be at ease."

Qian Rongrong nodded vigorously.

She looked at Jiang Yun as if she were looking at a perfect divine idol.

Shi Potian scratched his head and muttered, "Damn, this kid... is interesting! He's definitely not like those guys who fish for fame!"

President Yun Xi, looking at Jiang Yun who was still calmly waiting for an answer in the eerie silence, finally couldn't help but let out a light laugh. The sound was like a clear spring flowing, pleasant to the ear.

"Grand Tutor Dong Xuan is... quite adorably straightforward."

He shook his head slightly, his eyes full of appreciation.

"The [void plume] is a promised reward from the Guild; naturally, it will not be shorted by a single bit."

"Once things here are settled, you may go with this old man and the Vice President to collect it."

Hearing this.

Jiang Yun's brow beneath the mask seemed to relax slightly.

He cupped his hands again, his tone still calm.

But there was a trace of almost imperceptible satisfaction.

"Thank you, President."

Everyone: "..."