201: Chapter 201 Ji Family Gathering, Discussing the New Generation

Watching Xiang Yu grasp the point immediately, Emperor Yao, who had developed a perpetually stern expression as a teacher, could not help but reveal the kind smile of an elder.

"Not bad, the child is teachable."

The silence in the hall was quietly broken for a moment.

The students in the academy all turned to look, their gazes focusing entirely on Xiang Yu at the very front, filled with surprise and envy.

One must know that Emperor Yao is one of the Five Emperors, possessing a transcendent status within the Human Race.

His encouragement to Xiang Yu, this recognition, carried immense weight.

Countless Disciples in the hall wore varied expressions, looking at Xiang Yu, this strongest among them, with many different perceptions.

On the left and right in the front row, both Ying Zheng and Liu Bang had their figures slightly pause.

The two looked at Xiang Yu, looking at this "formidable rival," and a flash of youthful passion simultaneously crossed their eyes.

Both of them firmly decided in their hearts:

After returning, they would hand off their homework to others and spend more time Cultivating themselves!

They also wanted to earn the approval of Principal Emperor Yao and receive his encouragement.

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Night fell, and it was time for class to end.

Emperor Yao raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the students below who had all awakened, and he spoke slowly:

"Today's lecture ends here. You may all withdraw, Cultivate with a calm heart, and comprehend the true meaning of the Human Race."

"We respectfully follow Teacher's instructions!"

The entire hall of students stood up in unison, bowed, and performed obeisance with dignified and orderly etiquette.

Subsequently, a hubbub of voices slowly arose.

Many students formed groups of three or five, walking together while whispering about the content of the lecture that had just taken place in class.

Ying Zheng, Liu Bang, and Xiang Yu also stood up in unison, put away their books, and after exchanging a glance, left the academy with their own followers and clansmen.

As everyone left the venue one after another, the academy soon became empty and quiet.

Once the last student stepped out of the hall door, Emperor Yao's figure moved slightly, flickering, and in an instant, he left Fire Cloud Cave, crossed space, and arrived at Three Immortals Island.

After landing on the island, Emperor Yao did not use teleportation to travel; instead, he calmed his heart and replaced teleportation with walking.

The scenery of Three Immortals Island was the absolute best in the Primordial World, and every time Emperor Yao returned to Three Immortals Island, he would carefully observe it while walking.

One step spanned thousands of miles as he walked among mountains, rivers, and streams.

A cup of tea's time passed, and he steadily stopped at the core of the island, in front of one of the ten great top-grade Innate Spiritual Roots of the Primordial World—the Innate Five-Needle Pine.

Beneath the tree was a jade tea table, with two people sitting quietly on either side.

As expected, Human Emperor Xuanyuan and Emperor Ku were already sitting there quietly.

Emperor Yao stepped forward quickly and bowed to perform the Junior's greeting: "Emperor Yao greets Father and Old Ancestor."

Emperor Ku and Human Emperor Xuanyuan nodded faintly: "You've come?"

The two raised their hands to signal him to take a seat, and with curling tea fragrance, they began their daily casual chat.

Emperor Ku set a teacup in front of Emperor Yao and, after pouring tea, asked:

"Are there any good seedlings among this generation of the clan?"

Hearing this, Emperor Yao did not hesitate at all and replied:

"Reporting to Father, among this generation of the Human Race's younger generation, there are three whose foundation, Heart-Nature, and Luck are all top-tier among their peers: Liu Bang, Ying Zheng, and Xiang Yu."

Once these three names were spoken, both Human Emperor Xuanyuan and Emperor Ku glanced towards Fire Cloud Cave, then quickly withdrew their gazes.

Human Emperor Xuanyuan drank his tea, his fingertips tapping lightly on the tea table, and he sighed with emotion:

"The strongest among their peers this generation is once again from the Ji family."

Emperor Ku also shook his head and sighed: "I didn't expect that our Ji clan would be so favored by the Dao of Humanity."

Human Emperor Xuanyuan can be called Xuan-Yuan, or Ji Xuan-Yuan.

He is the Old Ancestor of Zhuanxu, Emperor Ku, and Emperor Yao among the Five Emperors.

Precisely because of this, the Ji family has produced three Emperors and one Sovereign, and now there is another Xiang Yu, not to mention Ji Dan and others from before.

That is why Human Emperor Xuanyuan and Emperor Ku sighed about the favor of the Dao of Humanity.

The two of them did not think Emperor Yao was providing special treatment. Xiang Yu was indeed of the Ji clan, but the Bloodline had been passed down for so many generations that even if he were a direct descendant, there wouldn't be much feeling.

As an Emperor serving as the Common Sovereign of the Human Race, Emperor Yao prioritized the entire Human Race in his heart and would never favor his own clan.

"Indeed."

"Favored by the Dao of Humanity; if a few more generations like this come along, sigh, I will have to resign as principal of this academy."

Emperor Yao made a joke with a tone of slight pride.

Regardless, with Geniuses emerging among the younger generation, they, as Old Ancestors, were naturally happy.

Human Emperor Xuanyuan smiled faintly upon hearing this and set down the teacup in his hand.

"That would also be good; it would be just the right time to calm your heart and Cultivate."

"Ever since Zhuanxu came to Three Immortals Island, he has been in secluded Cultivation. If you had even three parts of his diligence, I wouldn't have to worry so much."

Emperor Yao revealed a bitter smile and shook his head helplessly.

"Emperor Zhuanxu is single-mindedly devoted to the Dao; I cannot compare."

He was in charge of the Human Race academy, caring for the situation of the student Cultivators every day, so he simply couldn't find the time for secluded, arduous Cultivation—of course… he was also unwilling to endure such arduous Cultivation.

Emperor Ku chuckled upon hearing this and spoke to smooth things over:

"It is merely a difference in division of labor. Emperor Zhuanxu improves his strength and increases the Luck of the clan, while Emperor Yao teaches the younger generation, which also increases the Luck of the clan; both are striving for the Human Race, so there is nothing wrong with that."

After a few words of small talk, the relaxed atmosphere slowly settled down.

Human Emperor Xuanyuan restrained his smile, his expression slowly becoming solemn, his fingertips stopped tapping the jade table, and his gaze looked towards the Southern Lands as he spoke in a grave tone:

"Enough small talk; let's discuss serious matters."

"You should know about the Battle of the Four Sages, right?"

As soon as the word "Sage" was uttered, the atmosphere at the scene instantly became serious.

Emperor Yao's expression tightened, and he nodded solemnly: "The Battle of the Four Sages, with such a great commotion, I naturally know about it!"

"Hmm." Human Emperor Xuanyuan responded slightly and said in a deep voice:

"This time, the Two Sages of the West wantonly plundered the living beings of the Southern Lands and seized the Luck of the Southern Lands.

Above the Southern Lands, the Calamity Qi has already accumulated to an unusually dense state and has begun to expand outward."

"The Quantified Calamity is approaching…"

Emperor Ku took over the conversation, his gaze fixed on Emperor Yao:

"Therefore, the reason we called you here is to notify you that this generation of students will have their qualifications for going out for experiential training cancelled to prevent them from becoming contaminated with unnecessary trouble."

The Human Race uniquely possesses one Dao, so they are currently not afraid of the Quantified Calamity.

However, the new generation is too weak; once they are contaminated with Calamity Qi, the Luck of the Human Race will not be able to suppress it in time, and they will be completely devoured by the Calamity Qi.

"I understand. Tomorrow, I will give the order to cancel the experiential training."

Emperor Yao accepted the order solemnly.

With the task assigned, Human Emperor Xuanyuan went back to drinking tea leisurely.

At this moment, Emperor Yao, harboring doubts internally, asked:

"Old Ancestor, the West has suffered a great loss this time; during the period of the Quantified Calamity, will they secretly scheme against the Chan and Jie sects?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Emperor Ku, who was at the side, paused, his teacup held in mid-air, and he pricked up his ears to listen.

Human Emperor Xuanyuan's gaze was calm, and he said slowly:

"The four sects have always been scheming against each other and fighting endlessly; whether this matter exists or not, they will all tear at each other."

"Furthermore, the Luck of the West this time has increased rather than decreased; at most, they have lost a bit of face."

"There is no need to pay too much attention to it."

Just as Human Emperor Xuanyuan said.

Although the West lost a large amount of Luck after Yuanshi purified most of their Disciples, it was quickly replenished.

With half of the living beings of the Human Race being converted, the Luck of the West increased rather than decreased.

"So that's how it is."

Human Emperor Xuanyuan: "It is good that you know. Continue drinking tea."

"Hmm x 2"