554: Let's see if you dare to argue with me.

In the main hall, the Academy had already prepared tea and pastries, and everyone took their seats as hosts and guests.

As the Palace Lord of the Academy, Liu Ruqing naturally sat at the head of the table. Shen Tianxing sat in the first seat on her left, with Yan Yuzhu beside him. The high-ranking officials of the Three Courts and Six Halls accompanied them, while other Cultivators of the Academy were not qualified to enter the hall.

"Mr. Shen, this is your first time visiting the Academy. Please try our Academy's White Snow Black Cicada tea, which is harvested from the Holy Mountain."

Liu Ruqing pointed to the cup in her hand.

The tea leaves in this cup were clearly different from those elsewhere. They carried no tea fragrance at all; instead, they exuded a delicate floral scent, as if one were amidst winter plum blossoms in the snow, elegant and refined!

"Alright, thank you for the hospitality."

Shen Tianxing smiled, raised his cup, and gently sipped the tea.

The tea was sweet upon entry, with a refreshing aroma and no bitterness. After swallowing, a rich, cool Qi rose from his abdomen, transforming into invisible Spiritual Qi that surged into his limbs and bones, rushing through his meridians.

"What a White Snow Black Cicada! This tea has an extraordinary origin, containing a hint of Dao charm and abundant Spiritual Qi. It is greatly beneficial for Cultivation!"

Shen Tianxing put down his teacup and praised it.

The taste of this tea was indeed unusual; at least in his opinion, it could not have been cultivated from ordinary plants.

Especially the hint of Dao charm it contained, which could clarify one's Divine Soul and calm one's mind, making it a rare Spiritual item!

Yan Yuzhu, who was beside him, also had her eyes light up. As the Empress of Great Qi, she had tasted many Spiritual items, but never had any Spiritual tea been comparable to this White Snow Black Dragon tea.

"I'm glad Mr. Shen likes it. When you leave, I will prepare some for you, so you can relieve boredom when you're idle."

Liu Ruqing's words were very skillful, and Shen Tianxing couldn't help but glance at her.

As long as Shen Tianxing accepted the tea, it would indicate that he would not take action against Dianxing Academy.

This seemingly small maneuver did not make Shen Tianxing feel disgusted.

After all, all Cultivators in the Five Domains were waiting to see what Shen Tianxing would do in the Northern Barrens.

The Holy Heaven Demon Sect certainly couldn't escape; the enmity between Shen Tianxing and them was irreconcilable, and there was bound to be a resolution between the two.

Only Dianxing Academy left people guessing.

So far, among the forces that had been swept through in the Three Domains, all Immortal Great Sects had been removed from the list. The remaining Disciples could not uphold the former glory of their Sects, and decline was inevitable.

Furthermore, they originally had many enemies. Those Sects couldn't deal with them before, but now that the experts of these Immortal Great Sects were all gone, they would certainly be sought out by those enemies.

The fate of Sect destruction would surely be unavoidable for many.

As one of the Immortal Great Sects, would Shen Tianxing show leniency towards Dianxing Academy?

This was what all Cultivators in the Five Domains were currently speculating.

"How could This Official Shen refuse the Palace Lord's kindness? Speaking of which, I still have some connection with Dianxing Academy."

"I presume the Palace Lord and everyone here understands that my visit to the Academy this time has no other meaning; it is simply a visit and an opportunity to reunite with my good friends."

Shen Tianxing did not hide anything; he directly expressed his attitude through his words.

There was no enmity between him and Dianxing Academy, so how could he possibly act against them?

The Cultivators of the Five Domains knew too little about him and had no idea of his conduct, otherwise there wouldn't be so many speculations.

Hearing Shen Tianxing's words firsthand was completely different from their own conjectures.

The high-ranking officials of the Three Courts and Six Halls present all breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mr. Shen, I am Shi Sanyuan. Linglong is out training, and thanks to your care, she has mentioned you to me many times. I am extremely grateful."

Shi Sanyuan's tongue wasn't as nimble; he couldn't utter the emotional words like Wen Siqing.

He was, after all, just a martial artist, but his impression of Shen Tianxing had always been very good.

Most importantly, he knew that the relationship between Shi Linglong and Shen Tianxing was certainly not as simple as ordinary friends, so he had always paid attention.

Shen Tianxing's reputation was widespread, and his strength was overwhelmingly powerful. As Shi Linglong's grandfather, Shi Sanyuan had no dissatisfaction with Shen Tianxing.

Now, looking at him, he even felt a sense of familiarity, as if looking at one of his own.

"So it's Dean Shi. Linglong also constantly mentions her grandfather to me, saying you are hale and hearty, with profound achievements. Now that I see you, it is indeed true."

"I see that Dean Shi's Divine Soul soars to the heavens, and his Qi and blood are abundant; the Immortal Realm is not far off."

Upon hearing this, Shi Sanyuan's old face glowed red. Nothing could be more pleasing than these words. He had been at the Peak of the Golden Body Realm for many years and was now striving to break through to the Immortal Realm. Even Shen Tianxing, an expert of the Immortal Realm, said he had great hope, so it certainly wasn't false.

Especially when mentioned by Shen Tianxing in front of his old friends Wen Siqing and Gao Xingwu, he felt even more delighted.

"Haha, still a long way to go, but I'll take your auspicious words!"

"Oh, right, after this is over, let's go back to my court. Linglong and a few virtuous nieces are all with me now. Let's have a good few drinks!"

Shi Sanyuan was truly proud at this moment.

Even Wen Siqing and Gao Xingwu beside him couldn't help but roll their eyes.

This fellow was just using the opportunity to show off!

Liu Ruqing sat at the head, watching Shen Tianxing, observing his every move. The more she watched, the more surprised she became.

Speaking with such a group of old fellows, he was meticulous and never at a disadvantage, nor did he show any obvious emotional changes. How could this look like an eighteen-year-old youth?

Anyone who didn't know would surely think he had lived for thousands of years.

"Mr. Shen, actually, speaking of connections, my connection with you is also not shallow. Your confidante, Liu Xianyun, is my younger sister."

"I imagine Xianyun must have mentioned me to you, right?"

Shi Sanyuan and the others were talking loudly with Shen Tianxing, and it seemed like this reception for a distinguished guest was about to turn into a family reunion, when suddenly Liu Ruqing's voice came again.

At this, Shi Sanyuan, Wen Siqing, and the others all fell silent.

"Palace Lord, this... is not playing fair!"

Shi Sanyuan looked at Liu Ruqing at the head of the table in disbelief.

He knew that Liu Ruqing and Liu Xianyun were sisters, and he also knew the relationship between Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun. He had gotten carried away just now and forgotten that Liu Xianyun was also at Dianxing Academy now!

Gao Xingwu and Wen Siqing secretly chuckled. This Shi Sanyuan fellow showing off in front of them?

Now that the Palace Lord has intervened, let's see if you dare to contend!

"Xianyun did mention the Palace Lord's name once. It was her fortune to be able to Cultivate here for half a year."

"This half-year agreement happens to coincide with the Contest of the Imperial Son. My visit this time is to take Xianyun with me to the Central Domain."

He and Liu Xianyun had made a half-year agreement, and now the time was up, and he had returned.

Shen Tianxing also longed to see that figure who haunted his dreams.