Chapter 675 - 674: Hidden Dragon Order

"Someone wants to see me?"

Nangong Tianling was somewhat taken aback.

She didn’t have many acquaintances on the Star God Continent, let alone at Star God Academy.

But now, someone of unknown origin had come asking to see her.

This made Nangong Tianling, who had just survived a deadly ordeal, feel a little worried.

"Yes, Dean. The young man has an extraordinary air about him, and his aura is remarkable. He seems to be at the Peak of the Great Divine Power Realm. He said he’s an old acquaintance of yours, Dean. I didn’t dare to neglect him, so I came to report immediately. Oh, right, he also said that, like Yang Xiao, his surname is Yang."

The one speaking was the academy’s gate Steward.

Although he was just a gate Steward, to hold such a position at Star God Academy meant his strength was not low; his cultivation was at Demigod Peak.

His status was likewise not insignificant.

He was not inferior to even the top Tutors.

He was only a step below the Elders.

Originally, given Nangong Tianling’s strength and status, this gate Steward, while not daring to be disrespectful, wouldn’t have paid her much mind. However, after Yang Xiao’s killing spree a few days ago, and the matter of the Third Young Master coming and going, the gate Steward had seen it all. On top of that, the Great Elder and Vice Dean were both dead, and the Second Elder, the only one left who could oppose Nangong Tianling, had secluded himself, terrified that Yang Xiao would spot him and cut him down with a single strike.

Throughout the entire Star God Academy, no one dared to show Nangong Tianling any disrespect or neglect.

And so, the moment the young man said he was an old acquaintance of Nangong Tianling and shared the surname Yang, the gate Steward had immediately rushed over.

He didn’t dare to show the slightest delay.

’His surname is Yang? Could he be related to the Young Master?’

Nangong Tianling’s heart stirred.

She had a feeling she understood.

She said to the gate Steward, "Bring him in. I’ll see him."

"Yes, Dean."

The gate Steward withdrew.

A short while later, he returned with a young man.

The moment this young man appeared, Nangong Tianling’s gaze sharpened.

She clearly didn’t recognize the young man before her, but from his aura, Nangong Tianling sensed a threat.

’He’s at the Peak of the Great Divine Power Realm, yet he gives me a sense of danger. He’s clearly a genius—and a High-tier Genius at that. No, he could very well be a top-tier genius.’

Nangong Tianling hailed from an Emperor Race. Although her status wasn’t high, she had been a maid to the direct-line young miss of the Nangong Family in her early years. Her experience was by no means shallow.

Back when her young miss competed against others, she had seen all sorts of talented prodigies.

She had a clear understanding of the different tiers of genius.

Although the classification of geniuses below the True God realm was often unreliable and subject to fluctuations, for someone at the Peak of the Great Divine Power Realm to give her, a Tier One True God, a sense of danger... at the very least, he had to be a High-tier Genius.

If he wasn’t relying on the boost from a Secret Technique, then it was highly likely he was a top-tier genius.

An existence like that could not be underestimated.

Nangong Tianling immediately began to take him seriously.

At that moment, the visitor smiled.

He clasped his hands in a salute toward Nangong Tianling and said, "I am Yang Tian. It is a pleasure to meet Dean Nangong."

"Yang Tian? I don’t know you. Why did you say I was an old acquaintance of yours?"

Nangong Tianling’s expression was cold and severe.

She stared at the visitor.

She gave him no quarter whatsoever.

But Yang Tian didn’t seem to mind.

Still smiling, he took a Jade Pendant from his robes and offered it to her.

Nangong Tianling found this strange.

’Who is this guy, really? What’s his background?’

But when her gaze fell upon the Jade Pendant, her expression changed dramatically.

’It’s the young miss’s aura!’

Nangong Tianling lunged forward and snatched the Jade Pendant.

She held it as if it were a supreme treasure.

As she looked at it, her eyes reddened.

Tears actually began to fall.

"The young miss’s aura... The young miss isn’t dead! She really isn’t dead! This is wonderful! This is truly wonderful!"

Seeing the somewhat incoherent Nangong Tianling, Yang Tian’s expression also grew a little heavy.

’To think that after Martial Aunt has been missing for so long, there’s still someone who cares for her so deeply. No wonder she said that simply bringing this Jade Pendant would be enough to make you believe me. So that’s how it is. It’s just a pity...’

Yang Tian sighed softly in his heart.

It was unclear what he found so pitiable.

After a good while, Nangong Tianling finally came back to her senses.

When she looked at Yang Tian, she was a little embarrassed.

But her expression was also filled with anticipation.

She clearly wanted to know about her young miss’s current situation.

And Yang Tian didn’t hide it.

He began to speak, "Martial Aunt was afraid you wouldn’t believe me, so she gave me this Jade Pendant. It’s just that right now, it’s not convenient for her to appear, nor can she. There are many things I can’t tell you. But rest assured, I’ve come this time for a good reason. Moreover, Martial Aunt is doing very well right now, so you don’t need to worry about her."

"Martial Aunt? A good reason?"

Doubt still lingered in Nangong Tianling’s eyes.

"That’s right, a good reason. I’ve come this time to deliver something to Junior Brother Yang Xiao. I was wondering, would I be able to see him?"

At this point, Yang Tian seemed to remember something and added, "Regarding Martial Aunt, please don’t mention her in front of Junior Brother Yang Xiao. I’m asking you this favor."

"That... Alright, I understand. But you said you were delivering something. What is it?"

Nangong Tianling hesitated at first, but then she nodded.

She knew that Yang Tian didn’t want the Young Master to know about the young miss, likely because it wasn’t convenient for the young miss to appear right now. It was to avoid needlessly adding to the Young Master’s displeasure with his mother.

Although she also knew that if she were to blurt it out, this Yang Tian might be forced to reveal more about the young miss’s situation.

But, for the good of her young miss, and for the good of the Young Master, she ultimately chose to keep it a secret.

However, at this moment, the young man’s words were still just one side of the story. Nangong Tianling remained doubtful. If he didn’t tell her what he was delivering, Nangong Tianling would obviously remain on her guard.

Yang Tian naturally understood this.

He didn’t mind.

With a faint smile, he pulled a Jade Token from his robes and handed it over.

The Jade Token looked extremely exquisite, carved with auspicious dragons and phoenixes and bearing an inscription of three large words.

"A Hidden Dragon Order? This is actually a Hidden Dragon Order! Yang Tian, is this real?"

Nangong Tianling was inwardly shaken.

Yang Tian, however, just nodded.

"Of course it’s real. This is the Hidden Dragon Order that Martial Aunt went to great lengths to obtain for Junior Brother. However, I wish to hand this Jade Token to Junior Brother Yang Xiao personally."

"Something this important should naturally be given to the Young Master by you personally. It’s just... the Young Master is a bit... unavailable at the moment. Perhaps you could wait a few more days?"

Thinking about what Yang Xiao was doing right now, Nangong Tianling felt a little awkward.

’If I’d known, I wouldn’t have been in such a rush,’ she thought.

This Hidden Dragon Order was the truly important matter.

More important than... *that*.

Nangong Tianling couldn’t help but feel a little regretful.

Yang Tian, however, found this a bit strange.

But he didn’t ask any more questions.

He followed Nangong Tianling’s arrangements and settled into a guest house at Star God Academy.

Meanwhile, inside the Heaven-Fighting Divine Palace, Yang Xiao and Yun’Er’s dual cultivation seemed to have reached a critical juncture.