"Dean, what do we do now?"
Several elders spoke, their gazes growing more solemn. They were acutely aware that offending the Zi Guang Holy Land would lead to dire consequences.
"At this point, the matter is beyond our control!" the Dean shook his head and said, "We can only let nature take its course!"
As his words fell, the Dean turned to the people from the Beiji Holy Land. "Senior, I have already made myself clear. The Ancient Divine Body is not in Tong Tian Academy. If you insist on making things difficult for Tong Tian Academy, it will surely affect the reputation of the Zi Guang Holy Land throughout the Eastern Domain in the future!"
"Are you threatening me?"
The white-haired elder's expression instantly turned cold, a hint of chill in his eyes. He had not expected that a mere academy would dare to threaten a Holy Land. This was tantamount to seeking death.
"How dare I threaten you? It's just that if you truly act this way, it might indeed cause unnecessary trouble!"
The Dean spoke again. "Even if you destroy Tong Tian Academy, we will not hand over the Ancient Divine Body. It is simply not here!"
"Enough talk. I give you three days. If the Divine Body is not handed over within three days, I will show no mercy!"
The white-haired elder's expression was indifferent. As an elder of the Zi Guang Holy Land, he possessed great authority, and not just anyone could fool him. Since he had already taken action, he would not give up so easily.
The Dean was speechless. He wanted to say something but ultimately didn't know how to proceed. The situation had clearly spiraled beyond his control.
After the elder from the Zi Guang Holy Land left, the entire Tong Tian Academy erupted. Many were filled with fear, unsure of what to do. After all, such an incident posed a significant threat to Tong Tian Academy.
"Dean, what should we do now?"
The gazes of many elders turned to the Dean, their eyes filled with despair. They had never expected things to turn out this way, having escaped their control.
"Since things have come to this, we can only save who we can!" the Dean said. "Within these three days, all students must leave to ensure their safety. Since the Zi Guang Holy Land has already made a move, they will not stop."
"If only we hadn't spread the news back then!"
With a hint of helplessness in their eyes, the elders offered wry smiles. If not for that, the situation would not have escalated to this point.
"Now that things have reached this stage, this is the only way," the Dean said with a bitter smile. "But no matter what, as long as we can protect the students, our mission will be considered complete!"
The other elders nodded in agreement and went their separate ways to make arrangements.
Instantly, a sense of panic spread throughout Tong Tian Academy, especially among the disciples. They had never imagined that in the entire Eastern Domain, there was a force that could make Tong Tian Academy so vulnerable, even resorting to secretly disbanding its students.
After all, Tong Tian Academy had countless sages, and only extremely powerful forces could achieve such a feat. Most importantly, under normal circumstances, no one would attack Tong Tian Academy unless there was a significant reason.
"I truly didn't expect that kid to cause such a huge upheaval!"
In the West Courtyard, Lin Jiaojiao remarked, "He's even made the entire Tong Tian Academy pay the price for him!"
"The Ancient Divine Body has infinite potential in the future. The Holy Land either wants to recruit it or kill it quickly!" Bai Yelong stated. "Only then can they be at ease, as the Ancient Divine Body might threaten their status!"
"You know quite a lot!" Lin Jiaojiao said. "However, we have already become saints. There's nothing more we can learn by staying in Tong Tian Academy. Since the academy is now disbanding us, we can take this opportunity to leave!"
"Regardless, we are disciples of Tong Tian Academy. Even if we leave, we should still have a grateful heart!"
Bai Yelong stated directly, "Even if we leave the academy in the future, we shouldn't speak like this."
Lin Jiaojiao rolled her eyes but didn't say anything further. Regardless, Bai Yelong was the top disciple of the academy, and she naturally didn't want to offend him.
However, in her heart, there was no gratitude. In her opinion, her attainment of sainthood in Tong Tian Academy was entirely due to her own efforts.
Meanwhile, the news spread instantly: the Zi Guang Holy Land demanded that Tong Tian Academy hand over the Ancient Divine Body within three days, or they would take action against the academy.
Other major sects had also intended to come and demand the person, but with the Holy Land already acting, they dared not act rashly. After all, the Zi Guang Holy Land was not someone they could afford to offend, even if they were major sects.
At the same time, Lu Fan had been in the Magic Mall for many days when Han Xiaoxiao walked in, her brow furrowed.
"What's wrong? Your expression doesn't look too good," Lu Fan asked.
"Tong Tian Academy might be in danger!" Han Xiaoxiao said. "I truly didn't expect the Zi Guang Holy Land to intervene!"
"Tong Tian Academy?"
Lu Fan was slightly surprised. "Is it because of me?"
"That's right. The Zi Guang Holy Land wants to know the whereabouts of the Divine Body, so they have demanded that Tong Tian Academy hand over the Divine Body within three days, or they will act against the Divine Body!"
"The Zi Guang Holy Land, they truly make me look at them with new eyes!" Lu Fan suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with displeasure. He had never expected a Holy Land to do such a thing.
"I have received news that Tong Tian Academy is currently disbanding its students. You don't need to worry too much," Han Xiaoxiao said directly. "The Dean and the others have their own plans!"
"No!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "This matter started because of me. How can I implicate the academy?"
"Are you thinking of going back?" Han Xiaoxiao frowned slightly. "This is no joke. You might not know how powerful the Holy Land is. If you are taken away by someone from the Holy Land, your life and death will be unknown!"
"Even so, I shouldn't live a life of cowardice!" Lu Fan stated directly. "The Dean and the others asked me to leave the academy quickly for my safety. How can I let them down?"
"Listen to me, don't go!" Han Xiaoxiao said earnestly. "This matter is not as simple as you think!"
Lu Fan said nothing more, stood up, and prepared to leave. He would never allow Tong Tian Academy to take the blame for him; this was his bottom line.
However, at that moment, Han Xiaoxiao lunged forward and struck Lu Fan from behind, rendering him unconscious. Lu Fan, unable to react, fell to the ground.
Seeing what happened, Han Xiaoxiao said helplessly, "Don't blame me. I don't want you to die. Even if the Han family intervenes, they can't afford to offend the Zi Guang Holy Land, so you cannot go!"
Taking Lu Fan back to the room, Han Xiaoxiao then used a sealing technique on him. He would only wake up after three days, and only then could Lu Fan be protected.