"In this Eastern Region Grand Competition, Yun City's Tang Yan and Lin Dongxue performed exceptionally, earning great merit for Yun City. Both have entered the top five rankings and successfully obtained selection quotas for the Azure Dragon Academy. Tang Yan's results were particularly outstanding, seizing first place in the Eastern Region Grand Competition. For Yun City to produce such an outstanding talent is truly our great fortune!"

...

"What!"

When the scouts from various families brought back this news, the upper echelons of the major powers were once again shaken.

Immediately after, the entire Yun City erupted in a frenzy.

It was no secret that Yun City had always ranked dead last in past Eastern Region Grand Competitions. No one had held any hope this time, yet this news had suddenly arrived!

At this moment, some clever individuals finally saw the truth. No wonder the City Lord's Manor had spared no cost to exterminate the Liu Family!

Taking first place in the Eastern Region Grand Competition heralded Tang Yan's extraordinary future. If one could build a good relationship with him now, it would be an excellent investment.

Furthermore, the Liu Family had only targeted Tang Yan for assassination; they would never have been foolish enough to move against Lin Dongxue. The City Lord's Manor had issued that public announcement merely as a means of Having a Just Cause.

Having figured all this out, the high-ranking members of the major families could only sigh.

The various factions of Yun City had all been waiting for the Tang Family to decline so they could swoop in for a share of the spoils. Instead, Tang Yan, that notorious young master, had completely overturned all their plans.

As long as Tang Yan could grow smoothly, the Tang Family would stand unshakable in Yun City for the next few hundred years.

"Bang!" A realm's gap was like an insurmountable mountain. Under Old Master Tang's full-force strike, Liu Wuhui was finally sent flying with a heavy palm.

Seeing that all the direct descendants of the Liu Family had been wiped out, the years of suppressed frustration and resentment within Old Master Tang vanished without a trace.

"Master! Master!" Before Tang Ling could even catch his breath, Uncle Mo's excited voice rang out.

"What is it?" Looking at the highly agitated Uncle Mo, Tang Ling asked curiously.

"The Young Master, at the Eastern Region Grand Competition... huff..." Due to nervousness and sprinting so fiercely, Uncle Mo simply couldn't catch his breath.

"I already know." Old Master Tang waved his hand impatiently.

Already knows? Uncle Mo's eyes widened, but then he relaxed. Although the City Lord's Manor had just released the announcement, Tang Yan had surely already told the Old Master the result.

"Congratulations, Master!" Uncle Mo shouted loudly.

Bang!

Tang Ling unceremoniously kicked out, glaring angrily as he cursed, "He didn't even get selected, what the hell are you congratulating me for!"

"No!" Uncle Mo argued excitedly.

"No what?" Old Master Tang snorted coldly. "It's not like entering the Azure Dragon Academy is the only path to success. I think that place is nothing special anyway!"

"Who said the Young Master didn't get into the Azure Dragon Academy? The City Lord's Manor just issued an announcement-the Young Master won first place in the Eastern Region Grand Competition!" Uncle Mo shouted, his face flushed red with excitement.

Old Master Tang stood stunned upon hearing this, staring blankly at Uncle Mo. His breathing turned heavy with excitement as he asked loudly, "What did you say? Yan'er was selected?"

"Yes, he seized the crown, number one in the Eastern Region!" Uncle Mo exclaimed.

"Where did you see this?" Old Master Tang asked, his voice trembling with excitement.

"On the City Lord's Manor's notice board!"

"You handle the aftermath here. I'm going to take a look!" Throwing down a quick instruction to Uncle Mo, Old Master Tang's figure shot out like a whirlwind.

Watching the frantic Tang Ling, everyone was left utterly speechless. Just moments ago, thinking his grandson had failed, he had brazenly claimed the Azure Dragon Academy was 'nothing special.' Now that he knew Tang Yan took first place, his tune changed instantly!

Amusement aside, all that remained in everyone's hearts was pure shock.

Number one in the Eastern Region! With so many geniuses in the Eastern Region, the Young Master had overpowered them all and seized the crown.

Such a stunning result was truly hard to believe.

"Hahaha, it's actually true!" Having rushed all the way to the City Lord's Manor gates, Old Master Tang carefully read the announcement and then threw his head back in uproarious laughter.

"Patriarch Tang, you are in high spirits to be laughing heartily before my City Lord's Manor in the middle of the night." A gentle voice drifted over.

"City Lord Lin, this old man simply couldn't help it!" Seeing the newcomer, Tang Ling's old face flushed red as he quickly bowed in thanks. "I must also thank Your Excellency for your tremendous assistance tonight."

"It is no matter, merely a lifting of my hand. Since you are here, come in and sit for a while." Lin Xiao made a welcoming gesture.

Tang Ling did not stand on ceremony and followed Lin Xiao into the City Lord's Manor.

...

The next morning, Tang Yan emerged from his meditative state. Feeling the surging True Qi within his body, his mood soared.

As soon as he stepped out of his room, he saw Tang Ling standing there with a beaming smile. Tang Ling's hair was covered in morning dew, suggesting he had been waiting outside for quite some time.

"Grandfather, what are you..." Tang Yan quickly walked over to ask.

Tang Ling, who had been all smiles a moment ago, immediately pulled a long face. He pointed at Tang Yan and scolded, "You little brat, you've grown your wings, haven't you? Why didn't you tell me you took first place in the Eastern Region Grand Competition? So it turns out this old man was the last person in all of Yun City to find out?"

Hearing Tang Ling's scolding, Tang Yan put on a fawning smile and leaned in, saying ingratiatingly, "I was in a hurry to attack the Liu Family at the time, so it slipped my mind. Besides, before I could even finish speaking earlier, you assumed I hadn't passed... I planned to tell you after we wiped out the Liu Family, but before I got the chance, you already found out."

"Found out my ass! You little brat, daring to keep things from me!" Old Master Tang berated Tang Yan for a good while before finally venting all the anger in his heart.

"Tell me properly now. What is your current strength? Then, explain the entire process of the Eastern Region Grand Competition to me in detail." Old Master Tang demanded fiercely.

Tang Yan recounted the key events of the competition. But Tang Ling was relentless, digging to the bottom of every single detail.

His expressions shifted constantly with Tang Yan's storytelling. Whenever Tang Yan finished describing a victory, Old Master Tang would look completely enraptured, as if he had fought the battle himself.

The grandfather and grandson talked all the way until noon. Only then did Old Master Tang let out a long sigh and say with a full smile, "Good, strive to enter the Azure Dragon Academy! But remember, until your strength reaches the Heaven Rank, it's best not to go to the Northern Spirit Realm!"

"I know." Tang Yan nodded, then asked, "Grandfather, do you have any other instructions?"

"Remember to write often." Tang Ling suddenly sighed.

Looking at his grandfather's graying temples, Tang Yan's eyes grew a little moist. Although Tang Ling often cursed at him on ordinary days, his deep, earnest affection always touched the softest parts of Tang Yan's heart.

"I will!" Tang Yan nodded solemnly.

"You'll be leaving tomorrow, right? Go pack. Take whatever you need directly from the stores." Old Master Tang waved his hand.

"Alright!"

Watching Tang Yan leave the study, Old Master Tang let out a long sigh and fell into deep thought.

"Although the Tang Family has no intention of contending for supremacy in Yun City, they must still have the strength to protect themselves. Even if I leave behind a mountain of Pills, they will eventually run out. When that time comes, they can only rely on the Myriad Pill Pavilion!" After mulling it over, Tang Yan decided to authorize the formula for the High Spirit Pill to the Myriad Pill Pavilion!

"What wind blows Young Master Tang here today?" Seeing Tang Yan arrive at the Myriad Pill Pavilion, Wu Xuan, who happened to be delivering Pills to the front hall, instantly lit up. Smiling radiantly, she walked over and invited Tang Yan inside to talk.

"Long time no see, Miss Wu Xuan. You grow more charming by the day." Looking at the voluptuous Wu Xuan, Tang Yan laughed.