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When the Elder held the Fragmented Map and examined it closely, Aotian couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.
After all, this Fragmented Map was incredibly precious, enough to stir greed even in a powerful figure like the Elder. Therefore, Aotian had to be cautious.
Suddenly, the Elder said to Luo Yiqiang and Han Kong, "You two go ahead; I have something to discuss with Aotian."
Luo Yiqiang and Han Kong didn't think much of it, respectfully bowed to the Elder, and then left the room.
Seeing the Elder dismiss Luo Yiqiang and Han Kong, Aotian felt even more tense. He secretly activated the Transformation Technique, his gaze fixed intently on the Elder.
If the Elder showed any signs of change, Aotian estimated he would immediately fight back with all his might.
After a long while, the Elder sighed and said, "Actually, both the Dean and I have known for a long time that this Ancient Map is quite extraordinary. However, since this map has always appeared very ordinary, neither of us had the motivation to continue our research. I didn't expect your arrival would cause this Ancient Map to react."
However, after a long pause following the Elder's words, Aotian did not respond. This puzzled the Elder, who then shifted his gaze from the Fragmented Map back to Aotian.
Immediately, Aotian's body tensed up as he warily stared at the Elder.
What kind of person was the Elder? With just a little thought, he understood Aotian's mindset and felt somewhat helpless. He then said, "You little rascal think too much. You were brought into the academy by Old Man; he wouldn't go so far as to harm you over a map!"
After hearing this, Aotian let out a heavy sigh of relief and then cupped his hands towards the Elder and said:
"Elder, your righteousness is admirable!"
"Hehe, this map is indeed extraordinary. Being cautious is not a mistake. However, you must understand that since you have arrived at Xuantian Academy, you must believe in the academy without reservation! Even if you break the heavens, the Old Man will help you mend it, and the academy will stand behind you!"
The Elder spoke in an undeniable tone.
Upon hearing this, Aotian couldn't help but feel a bit emotional, his eyes reddening slightly. But he quickly masked it with a smile and said:
"Hehe, your words have made me consider risking everything for the academy!"
The Elder smiled faintly and then returned the Fragmented Map to Aotian, saying:
"Now is indeed a critical moment for Xuantian Academy. If you wish to risk everything for the academy, there will be opportunities!"
Aotian was slightly taken aback as he reached out to take the Fragmented Map while asking:
"Has something happened to the academy?"
The Elder sighed lightly, a hint of worry appearing on his face as he said:
"Su Yuan and Zhou Wenping had an incident in the imperial city; they were killed by someone?!"
Aotian was no fool; after a moment of thought, he realized the implications of this matter and exclaimed:
"Is someone trying to frame our academy?!"
Su Yuan and Zhou Wenping were not on good terms with Aotian in the academy, and it was well-known that Aotian was highly regarded at Xuantian Academy.
Now, as soon as Su Yuan and Zhou Wenping stepped out of Xuantian Academy and had not even left the imperial city, they were killed by a mysterious person. This naturally led people to suspect that Xuantian Academy was acting on behalf of Aotian and had eliminated these two.
For those who were unaware, the answer seemed almost certain: it was Xuantian Academy that did it.
However, from the expression of the Grand Elder, Aotian knew that Xuantian Academy was not responsible for this incident. This suggested one explanation: someone was trying to frame Xuantian Academy!
Su Yuan and Zhou Wenping held high positions in Heavenly Nether Gate and Ice River Sect. If these two major forces learned that the two had died in the imperial city, they would definitely demand an explanation from Xuantian Academy!
Moreover, Dao Lengtian had died at Aotian's hands in broad daylight, so Azure Cloud Sect would certainly not let this go easily. They would undoubtedly join forces with Heavenly Nether Gate and Ice River Sect to cause trouble, which could very likely escalate into a war among several major forces.
Although Xuantian Academy was powerful, even a fierce tiger cannot withstand a pack of wolves! In the end, it could very well lead to mutual destruction!
The ultimate beneficiaries would undoubtedly be the ones who truly killed Su Yuan and Zhou Wenping while framing Xuantian Academy.
"What a sinister plot!"
After realizing all this, Aotian couldn't help but curse out loud.
The Grand Elder also appeared somewhat worried and said, "Yes, fortunately, the news hasn't reached their sects yet, but it probably won't be long before it does. Right now, there are already undercurrents in the imperial city. Our academy is truly at the center of a storm; any slight misstep could lead to our complete destruction!"
Aotian's expression was extremely heavy, clearly understanding the seriousness of the situation. He then asked with a glimmer of hope, "Have they found the real culprit?"
The Elder shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "If we had found them, would we still be so troubled? The academy even sent the vice president to investigate, but so far there have been no leads."
Aotian furrowed his brows tightly and tentatively asked, "Could it be the royal family behind this?"
"Impossible. The royal family has always hoped for our Fengyun Nation to strengthen its overall power and gain more influence among neighboring countries. They would never do something that leads to internal strife!" The Elder shook his head, dismissing Aotian's speculation.
After hearing this, Aotian felt it made sense; the royal family did not seem like the type to engage in such actions. He continued to speculate, "What about the Azure Cloud Sect? Is it possible?"
"The Azure Cloud Sect?" The Elder murmured thoughtfully.
The enmity between the Azure Cloud Sect and Aotian was significant, but to kill Aotian, they would first need to take down Xuantian Academy, leaving Aotian isolated. Only then would the Azure Cloud Sect have a chance to succeed in killing Aotian.
However, on their own, the Azure Cloud Sect was certainly not a match for Xuantian Academy. It was indeed possible that they could frame someone else and unite with other top forces within Fengyun Nation to jointly attack Xuantian Academy.
It must be said that Aotian's speculation held some truth.
However, in the end, the Elder shook his head and said:
"The Azure Cloud Sect does have some suspicion, but the Azure Cloud Sect is far from the imperial city. Moreover, to kill Su Yuan and Zhou Wenping, the Azure Cloud Sect would need to deploy their top warriors. If those individuals were dispatched, our academy would have received news about it. Therefore, although the Azure Cloud Sect is suspicious, the suspicion is limited."
Aotian nodded upon hearing this, but his confusion deepened. If it wasn't the royal family or the Azure Cloud Sect, then who could it be?
"Aotian, Old Man thinks that the Purple Gold Chamber is quite suspicious," the Elder said with a serious expression.
The strength of the Purple Gold Chamber is unfathomable; killing Su Yuan and Zhou Wenping would not be difficult for them. It's no wonder the Elder would suspect them.
Aotian thought for a moment and then shook his head, saying:
"The Purple Gold Chamber has no motive to do this; our academy has no enmity with them. Besides, I have a good relationship with their chief auctioneer, Purple Spirit Cloud; she shouldn't harm me."
Although Purple Spirit Cloud is somewhat eccentric, Aotian chose to trust her. Firstly, the Purple Gold Chamber indeed had no reason to act this way, and secondly, he didn't believe that his "nominal sister" would harm him...
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