There were 3,000 eyes of various sizes in the sky.
These were the three thousand Heavenly Dao that, guided by the fortune of the human race, bestowed blessings upon the establishment of the Imperial Academy.
At that moment, as the aura of the school head of the Variant Immortal School spread out, the moment he spoke, a large number of soul threads rushed out of his body, weaving a huge earth child in the sky.
This was completely woven from soul threads. Every detail was displayed in the Heavenly Dao's perception, allowing the Heavenly Dao to judge.
However, regardless of aura or pressure, it was far inferior to the phantom formed by countless students of the Divine Fusion School. The difference between the two sides was obvious.
The eyes in the cracks in the sky emitted a cold light one after another, and the outcome was as everyone had expected. The vast majority of the Heavenly Dao's eyes chose to close. In the end, there were just over 20 who maintained their open state.
The resonance of the Great Dao was also similarly subdued, unable to compare to the overwhelming momentum of the Divine Fusion School from before.
The students around the Dao platform stared at this scene. Those who were inclined toward the Divine Fusion felt even more resolved. As for those who had some complicated feelings about the Variant Immortals, they sighed inwardly.
One was the recognition of more than 2,000 Heavenly Daos, and the other was the recognition of more than 20…
The latter was clearly inferior.
The various forces outside also sighed with emotion. The Variant Immortal School had already lost the first segment of this Dao discussion, and had lost completely.
On the black Dao platform, most members of the Divine Fusion School appeared aloof at this moment. The head of the Divine Fusion School shook his head, seemingly losing some interest as well.
This action was a form of mockery and a blow to the Variant Immortal School's school head.
He looked at the sky and his heart was filled with bitterness. This outcome was within his expectations but when it really happened, he still found it a little difficult to accept.
This was because this wasn't the first time the Variant Immortal School had participated in the Dao Discussion. Back when it was glorious, the recognition of the Heavenly Dao attracted by the Variant Immortal School's Dao Discussion could also reach more than 2,000.
Now… there were only more than 20 left. The Heavenly Dao no longer recognized the Dao of the Variant Immortals.
"Has the Heavenly Dao given up on the Variant Immortals…"
The Variant Immortal School Head lowered his head. At this moment, he seemed to have aged a lot and his gaze became turbid. However, he still maintained his dignity and bowed to the Heavenly Dao in the sky.
The Principal, who was in the air, also sighed softly inwardly and was about to announce the second segment of the Dao discussion.
"Next is…"
However, at that moment, Xu Qing, who was in the crowd around the Dao platform, looked at the sky and frowned slightly under his mask.
At the next instant, the sky suddenly rumbled and trembled intensely.
Countless clouds and mist suddenly formed and rapidly dissipated. As this cycle repeated, an ancient aura gathered from the void and suddenly descended in the space of Imperial Academy, filling the surroundings, causing everyone here to clearly sense the vast might.
This scene directly interrupted the Principal. He abruptly lifted his head and stared at the sky, his expression revealing a hint of shock and disbelief.
He wasn't the only one who lifted his head. The Third Prince beside him and all the students here, including the school heads of the Variant Immortal School and the Divine Fusion School, had their thoughts churning as they looked at the sky.
In fact, the hearts of the various forces fluctuated as well. Even the expressions of the Human Emperor and the 13 Heavenly Kings changed. The Human Emperor even leaned forward a little.
While everyone was paying attention, the ancient aura became even more violent and spread out from the void. In the end, it transformed into earth-shattering heavenly lightning that erupted intensely in the sky of Imperial Academy.
Under this eruption, the sky was forcefully torn apart. A huge crack pierced through the sky in Imperial Academy's space. Its range was so large that it far surpassed the other cracks.
Compared to this, the other cracks were already insignificant.
Very soon, the crack suddenly widened, revealing… a huge pupil that formed a unique eye.
This eye replaced the sky of the Imperial Academy and became the only one, transforming into the heavenly eye.
It was formed by two colors, with purple as the pupil and blue surrounding it!
The moment it appeared, a majestic aura spread throughout the entire space of the academy. The 3,000 cracks in the sky also emitted cracking sounds, and, in an instant, all the eyes opened wide. The eyes of the Heavenly Dao no longer showed indifference but respect.
It was as though they were worshiping.
The ancient aura overflowed into the sky at this instant.
The color of the world changed, and wind and clouds surged, accompanied by lightning and thunder.
That was the most primitive sound in the world. It was an unstoppable force erupting and merging with each other, transforming into a tender voice.
"Yiya!"
This voice surpassed all the sounds of the Great Dao from before and replaced everything, becoming the only one. Although the words were unclear, when it landed in everyone's minds, its meaning was clear.
That was recognition!
"Immemorial Heavenly Dao!!"
The mind of the Principal rumbled as he cried out involuntarily.
The heart of the Third Prince, who was beside him, trembled incomparably. All the students here were the same. On the Divine Fusion School's Dao Platform, the breathing of the higher-ups was also hurried. Even the eyes of the school head of the Divine Fusion School revealed a sharp glint at this moment.
This was even more so outside. The Human Emperor and the Heavenly Kings were also moved.
The 99 Immemorial Heavenly Dao of the Wanggu Continent were all in deep sleep. Even when the Human Emperor Mystic War ascended the throne, the Immemorial Heavenly Dao didn't appear.
It was the same when the Imperial Academy was established.
However, now… it was just a Dao discussion but an Immemorial Heavenly Dao had actually appeared and acknowledged the Variant Immortal School!
Such a level of recognition, such a remarkable honor, was beyond comprehension for many, leaving them utterly astonished.
Even the school head of the Variant Immortal School was at a loss. He stared blankly at the ancient eye that had opened in the sky. Even in his dreams, he didn't dare to imagine that the Immemorial Heavenly Dao would appear.
Only Xu Qing, who was in the crowd, looked at the eye in the sky and nodded slightly.
Perhaps it saw its father's satisfied look, the enormous eye in the sky emitted a sense of warmth. Then, its gaze shifted, looking at something unknown. Finally, it closed slowly and disappeared.
No one knew what it was looking at but Xu Qing guessed that the Heavenly Dao was looking at its other father.
At that moment, in the Imperial Capital, in the Star Emperor's branch sect that had faced a theft some time ago, an ordinary-
looking disciple was sweeping the floor. He seemed to have sensed something and lifted his head to look in the direction of the Imperial Academy with a proud expression.
"Good son, you didn't forget that your father."
The Imperial Academy was completely silent. It wasn't until the departure of the Immemorial Heavenly Dao that a tumultuous uproar erupted, surging up from all the students. They were boiling with emotions, expressing their astonishment and disbelief through their words.
"Immemorial Heavenly Dao…"
"The Variant Immortal School is actually recognized by the Immemorial Heavenly Dao!!"
"This is the first time I've sensed the Immemorial Heavenly Dao. This pressure, this terrifying heavenly might…"
Compared to the commotion among the students, the Principal and the experts from the various forces in the Imperial City were even more shocked. At the same time, a question appeared in their minds.
"Among the 99 Immemorial Heavenly Dao, there doesn't seem to be anyone with blue eyes and purple pupils… And, why does its voice sound immature?"
However, no matter what, the aura of the Immemorial Heavenly Dao was extremely pure and couldn't be faked. Therefore, this question could only be buried deep in their hearts.
The Human Emperor also narrowed his eyes and stared at the Imperial Academy. His gaze swept past every student and finally landed on Xu Qing.
At the same time, another gaze spread out from the top of the Star-Picking Tower, staring at Imperial Academy and the sky.
This gaze came from the State Preceptor.
He stood on the top floor of the Star-Picking Tower and let the wind blow his long hair as he spoke softly.
"Brother, this is the second time you've surprised me."
In the Imperial Academy, Xu Qing remained calm. He knew that he would be exposed, but it didn't matter. He hadn't planned to hide today anyway. Hence, he raised his head and looked towards the Seventh Prince who had a surprised expression on his face.
At that moment, the rainbow light from the Divine Fusion School's Dao Platform dissipated a little. Although the rainbow still seemed to touch the sky, it was clearly dimmer than before.
On the other hand, due to the recognition of the Immemorial Heavenly Dao, the length of the rainbow light from the Variant Immortal School's Dao platform increased from thirty feet to a thousand feet. Some Variant Immortal School disciples returned and a portion of students chose it again.
This scene caused the Dao discussion to be completely stirred.
The school head of the Variant Immortal School took a deep breath. His eyes revealed an unprecedented light and confidence as he stared at the Divine Fusion School.
The head of the Divine Fusion School fell silent for a while before chuckling.
"Principal, please continue."
In the air, the Principal closed his eyes and opened them after a long time. His eyes revealed a solemn expression. His interest in this Tao discussion was much greater than before.
He also wanted to see who would win at the end of this Tao discussion.
He wasn't the only one with such thoughts. At that moment, all the schools and students in Imperial Academy, as well as the various forces outside, had the same thoughts.
Originally, the victory or defeat could be easily decided. Now, it was different.
The Principal spoke in a hoarse voice.
"The second segment of the Tao discussion is about discerning falsehood. The Dao has truth and lies, discernible by the human heart."
"I will propose three topics. The Variant Immortal School and the Divine Fusion School can each discuss their own Tao according to these topics."
"The first topic is… the immortal way has been severed. How do you continue it?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the Imperial Academy fell silent again. Countless gazes gathered on the Variant Immortal and the Divine Fusion Tao platforms.
The school head of the Variant Immortal School had a glint in his eyes. When he heard this, he articulated loudly.
"My Variant Immortal School uses the soul threads to weave the image of divinity, continuously strengthening it until it becomes a divine being. With this divine being as nourishment, we reference igniting the divine fire, burning the divine being, and continuing the way ahead. This path, where one thought becomes god, and one thought becomes immortal, is thus named the Variant Immortal."
His voice was loud and powerful, echoing in all directions, landing in the ears of countless students, as well as the outside world.
This was the core philosophy of the Variant Immortal School. It had once been recognized by countless people but because of the slow cultivation speed, it had been impossible to achieve.
However, it was different now. The appearance of the dao seed changed everything.
However, it was also the dao seed that caused the current precarious situation for the Variant Immortal School.
Hence, on the Divine Fusion School's Tao Platform, the school head shook his head and calmly spoke.
"The heretical art is like starlight. How can it compete with the bright moon?"
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