I Am Overlord c1-962

by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu

  The youth was none other than Xiang Shaoyun. Over the past half month, he had been talking about the dao with the gravekeeper elder. First, they talked about the truth of the profundity of powers before moving on to the fusion of different techniques.

  He also talked about the Lightning Calamity Fiery Star that he had obtained from the Book Pavilion. He also talked about his personal comprehension in the Cosmos Dao Destroying Fist and the Soul Foundation Realm. Finally, he also talked about the development of the Desolation mantra. It was then that he suddenly entered the human heaven unity state.

  He felt like his soul had become one with the heavens, as though he was soaring high above the sky, looking at the starry and boundless firmament, observing the numerous mysterious powers that were undergoing various changes in accordance to certain rules.

  For example, a certain gold power was streaking by like a golden meteor. For example, a certain flame power was raging furiously, its path unstoppable. For example, a certain wood power had transformed into a tough and thick mountain that was more like a tiny star than a mountain...

  Each power was displaying a different profundity, allowing one to comprehend the origin and truth of these powers. The incomplete Desolation mantra was repeated over and over in Xiang Shaoyun's mind, akin to a bell that was endlessly ringing. It shook his entire mind, and the things that he didn't understand in the past instantly became as clear as day.

  With the mantra's help, his comprehension of the many profundities deepened. This would greatly improve his future efforts in fully mastering the ultimate secret of profundities. He could also sense the ebb and flow of the stars within him, as though they were resonating with the stars in the sky. The speed he absorbed astral energy multiplied as a result, and his cultivation grew at an unimaginable speed.

  Unfortunately, he couldn't stay in this state forever. After reaching a certain point of growth, he automatically left the state and returned to normal. However, he did not stop cultivating immediately. His eyes remained shut, and he started consolidating his recent gains.

  After an indeterminate amount of time, he finally opened his eyes. His eyes looked completely unassuming, yet they emanated an indescribable sense of spiritualness.

  "I did not expect to enter human heaven unity just from talking about the dao with his master. It was a bountiful talk," lamented Xiang Shaoyun with a smile.

  He felt as though the clouds in his mind had cleared, and many of his confusions were no more.

  "From this talk, you have understood your future path. In the future, you will have to rely on yourself. Nobody will help you. It is all on you to retain a fearless and unshrinking heart," the gravekeeper elder's voice rang out.

  "Thank you for your teachings, Master," said Xiang Shaoyun.

  The gravekeeper elder was nowhere to be seen, and Xiang Shaoyun did not know where he was. However, the gravekeeper elder seemed to be everywhere and was observing his every action.

  "You don't need to thank me. All your gains originated from your comprehension capability. If you have poor comprehension capability, it will be pointless no matter what I tell you," said the gravekeeper elder indifferently. "The academy has decided to expel you."

  "What?" Xiang Shaoyun was alarmed.

  He had been fully engrossed in talking about the dao and had not considered what the academy would do. Upon hearing this news, he lost his calm.

  The other party was obviously at fault. True, he had killed, but they were the ones who had started it. He was also backed by the gravekeeper elder, whom even the grand elders feared. He had thought that even if he was punished, it wouldn't be heavy. But expulsion had surpassed his expectation.

  "Do you find it hard to accept?" asked gravekeeper elder.

  "Yes. Master, how can they make such a decision?" Xiang Shaoyun questioned indignantly. He had gone through many trials to join the academy. He had just gotten himself a reputation in the academy, but this happened instead. He couldn't accept it.

  "They made the decision with my permission. Otherwise, they wouldn't have the guts to do so," said gravekeeper elder.

  Xiang Shaoyun was stunned. He had not imagined that the gravekeeper elder had agreed to the punishment as well. He was speechless.

  The gravekeeper elder appeared far away, and with a few flickers, he appeared before Xiang Shaoyun and said, "You walk the path of the strongest physique, so you shouldn't limit yourself to any single location or organization. Each inch of land in the dominion is filled with different experiences waiting for you. They will help you grow, but cultivating in the academy is too peaceful, and it will only suppress your potential, making it hard for you to complete your path. Therefore, I have decided to release you, like I am releasing a dragon back to the sea. We shall see if you can truly soar above the high heavens, akin to a carp transforming into a dragon."

  Xiang Shaoyun sank into thought and realized that the gravekeeper elder was going to start tempering him. Expelling him was the first round of tempering. He would have to rely on himself to thread on the path toward his own dao.

  The gravekeeper elder continued, "The academy is already starting to rot. For the coming competition of the four academies, I want you to participate as an individual and distinguish yourself from the rest, teaching all of them a lesson. They will learn how idiotic a decision they have made. If you can't achieve that, then don't even mention that you're my disciple anymore."

  "But how can I join after leaving the academy?" Xiang Shaoyun asked in confusion.

  "Nobody owns that place. I have my own method of letting you in," declared the gravekeeper elder confidently.

  Chapter 902: Prior to Leaving

  Xiang Shaoyun could hear the confidence in the gravekeeper elder's voice, as though the elder believed Xiang Shaoyun could easily accomplish anything he set his mind to.

  His confidence infected Xiang Shaoyun, and an unyielding emotion welled within Xiang Shaoyun. He recovered from his gloominess and said, "I will listen to your command, Master, and I win the competition of the four academies."

  "Um. You need to search for your dao yourself. Since you can comprehend nine profundities, your comprehension capability is incredibly high, but you are still not the best. The dominion is filled with geniuses, and many of them can compete with you. Never ever grow complacent," reminded the gravekeeper elder.

  "Also, apart from the peace of the academy, I also want you to leave the academy because I hope you can fight for your own cultivation resources. That way, you can temper yourself. The academy has all sorts of resources available, and you will come to rely on it if you stay. It won't be beneficial for your growth."

  The gravekeeper elder was obviously explaining so Xiang Shaoyun could understand his intentions. He did not wish to be misunderstood either.

  Xiang Shaoyun was smart, and he instantly understood what the gravekeeper elder was trying to do. He said seriously, "Your disciple obeys."

  "You have half a month to finish your affairs in the academy. Leave when you're done. Don't look for me if it's nothing important. Of course, it wouldn't be easy for you to return after leaving anyway," said the gravekeeper elder coldly.

  Xiang Shaoyun hesitated for a bit and finally decided to ask, "Master, I wish to save the person imprisoned in the Castle of Darkness."

  He believed the gravekeeper elder knew who he was talking about. After all, this was the academy's oldest living individual.

  "That is your private affair, and I am not obliged to help. But, if you are capable of freeing him, I won't stop you," said the gravekeeper elder before vanishing into thin air.

  Xiang Shaoyun thought about the gravekeeper elder's words and smiled. "So is master saying he's going to turn a blind eye? Then I really need to think it through."

  He then turned and left. He was going to bid farewell to his brothers and sisters in the Overlord Legion and leave the Dragon Phoenix Academy, which he had stayed in for several years.

  He had yet to leave far when the wolfman r
eappeared before him. The wolfman bowed respectfully and said, "Young master, I will be by your side at all times for your remaining time in the academy."

  Evidently, this was the final protection the gravekeeper elder was giving him. In the future, he would have to rely on himself.

  "Ok," Xiang Shaoyun agreed without any hesitation.

  Someone might still be trying to create trouble for him in his remaining time in the academy. With the wolfman by his side, he would not need to fear anything.

  Xiang Shaoyun returned to 1 Dragon Villa impatiently. He knew that the Overlord Legion members had long known that he had been expelled. He had to properly placate them.

  On his way, he encountered many disciples. Each of them had a complicated expression upon seeing him, and not one stepped forth to taunt him. Most of them had a look of sympathy.

  There was even a young woman who said, "Overlord, I like you. I will withdraw from the academy with you. We can live as a free and unfettered couple. Do you agree?"

  The young woman had excellent looks, fair skin, and a flawless figure. She was a rare beauty. Alas, Xiang Shaoyun did not have the time to get involved in romance. He merely offered her a smile before stepping away.

  Nobody could stop his dao, and nobody could interfere in his dao. He was going to walk the path of the strongest dao. Before he had even arrived at 1 Dragon Villa, news of his reappearance spread everywhere, and the Overlord Legion members started gathering from all directions.

  "Overlord, where have you been? We were worried sick of you!" asked one of them.

  "Am I not here now? Don't worry," said Xiang Shaoyun.

  "Overlord, we don't want you to leave," said someone else.

  "Don't worry. I am only leaving after half a month. We still have plenty of time," said Xiang Shaoyun cheerily.

  Soon, hundreds of people surrounded him, and the large group headed for 1 Dragon Villa with great fanfare. People of other factions were filled with respect toward Xiang Shaoyun's leadership. He still enjoyed such respect even after being expelled.

  At this time, Gui Mochou and Feng Xiaosha suddenly appeared before Xiang Shaoyun. There were about a dozen people behind them. All of them were staring at Xiang Shaoyun, and they were obviously here for him.

  "You still dare to show your face before me?" said Xiang Shaoyun with a frown.

  "Haha, who do you think you are? You're merely a stray dog that has been expelled from the academy. You dare act cocky in front of me?" said Feng Xiaosha with derision.

  "A defeated opponent like you is saying all these big words?" said Xiang Shaoyun with his eyes narrowed.

  "Hmph. The moment you step out of the academy, you will face our endless pursuit. Just wait for your death," said Feng Xiaosha coldly.

  "And the Squall members will be oppressed by the entire Overlord Legion!" shouted someone from the Overlord Legion.

  The other Overlord Legion members also started shouting at Feng Xiaosha and co. They were so overbearing when acting as one that Feng Xiaosha's group was actually frightened.

  "Xiang Shaoyun has devil blood in him. What are you doing? Why are you still following a devil? Are you associating with the devils?" berated Gui Mochou. "He was expelled because he is a devil and had murdered an elder's descendant. Be very careful who you're supporting."

  "Bullshit. How can the overlord be a devil? You are clearly framing him!" shouted Pan Yun, who was completely infuriated by the accusation.

  "That's right. The overlord is obviously a human. All of us can sense it clearly. A devil will be cultivating devilish energy, but the overlord cultivates astral energy. Anyone with a brain can see that. You are clearly framing the overlord due to your jealousy. How shameless!" said someone else.

  "You guys are persisting on the wrong path. You will come to regret this," said Gui Mochou with a sigh.

  Feng Xiaosha said, "The Overlord Legion will cease to exist. You might as well join the Squall. I will always welcome you guys. Both myself and my senior brother are seventh-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivators. We are no weaker than your overlord."

  They were here not only to humiliate Xiang Shaoyun but to also steal his members. They truly harbored bad intentions.

  The Overlord Legion members were furious, and when they were about to continue bickering, Xiang Shaoyun smiled and said, "Wolf guard, these flies are too noisy. Can you shut them up?"

  Chapter 903: Young Master, the Flies Have Been Dealt With

  The wolfman stepped out and answered deferentially, "Yes, young master."

  Everyone was confused when they saw the wolfman. They knew Xiang Shaoyun had a feathered beastman follower, but they had never heard of him having a wolfman follower as well. However, they all believed that the wolfman only looked tough but was not actually strong. They couldn't see what was so special about the wolfman.

  Feng Xiaosha jeered, "Where did this mutt come from? Someone like him is thinking of acting all tough in the academy? Is he seeking death?"

  Right after he said that, the wolfman appeared before him. The vicious wolf head frightened him into a retreat. However, he was lifted up before he could escape.

  Pa! Pa!

  Feng Xiaosha was completely stunned. He felt like the slap had destroyed his face, and even his entire head felt like it was almost slapped off his body. He wanted to resist, but he found that he could no longer muster any strength and could only accept the slaps.

  "You may insult me but not the young master," declared the wolfman.

  To the side, Gui Mochou attacked while shouting, "Release my junior brother!"

  Gui Mochou clawed with a sharp wind attack that could tear mountains. However, the wolfman didn't even spare Gui Mochou a glance as he casually delivered a punch to Gui Mochou's face, smashing him away.

  Bang!

  Gui Mochou crashed heavily into a nearby mountain, creating a human-shaped hole on the cliff. The people there widened their eyes in shock, filled with disbelief over how strong the wolfman was.

  A Squall member shouted, "You're dead! You dare harm a disciple in the academy? The elders won't spare you!"

  When the wolfman heard that, he threw Feng Xiaosha into the group of Squall members. Feng Xiaosha smashed into the group, and wails of pain started reverberating in the air. They felt as though a mountain had been thrown at them. The might behind the throw was something they had no way of withstanding.

  "Piss off, or I'll cripple every single one of you," shouted the wolfman overbearingly.

  The Squall members no longer dared to be arrogant. They quickly clambered back on their feet and stumbled off with Feng Xiaosha and Gui Mochou. At this moment, an elder from the enforcement team arrived in a rush.

  Feng Xiaosha had not fainted, and when he saw the elder, he complained, "Lord elder, Xiang Shaoyun, the traitor, had just commanded the wolfman to beat us up. Please uphold justice for us!"

  Feng Xiaosha was familiar with this elder who was his uncle, Feng Huosuo's friend. He was confident the elder would side with him. With an elder at his side, the wolfman would surely be suppressed no matter how strong he was. But he had barely finished his words when the elder slapped him across his face several times.

  Pa! Pa!

  The crisp sounds resounded in the air. Everyone was stunned, especially the Squall members. What was wrong with the elder? The culprit was right in front of them, but he was slapping the victim? One could say that Feng Xiaosha was fully disfigured now.

  "This is a high-level elder of the academy. How dare the likes of you provoke him? He is showing benevolence by sparing your lives. Get lost!" berated the elder.

  When Feng Xiaosha heard his words, he fainted. Who would have guessed that a high-level elder would be following Xiang Shaoyun around? Wasn't Xiang Shaoyun expelled? Why was a high-level elder obeying his command?

  Was the academy trying to mess with him? The people behind Xiang Shaoyun were wild with joy. They were feeling extremely indignant when they heard the humiliation Feng Xiaosha and the rest wer
e throwing Xiang Shaoyun's way. Now, a high-level elder was actually backing Xiang Shaoyun. This was worthy of celebration!

  Indeed, the overlord lives up to his name!

  Many even started wondering if Xiang Shaoyun's punishment had been canceled. Otherwise, why would there be a high-level elder guarding him?

  "Apologies, lord wolf guard. The children have offended you due to their ignorance. We should just get them out of your sight. What do you think?" said the elder with a subservient tone.

  Many elders now knew the wolf guard's background. Thus, they no longer dared to put on airs before him.

  The wolfman ignored the elder. Instead, he spoke to Xiang Shaoyun, "Young master, the flies have been dealt with."

  "Um. Let's go," said Xiang Shaoyun before he continued traveling to 1 Dragon Villa.

  There were no fewer than 1,000 people gathered there, all of them Overlord Legion members. They had all rushed over the moment they heard of Xiang Shaoyun's return.

  "Welcome back, Overlord," they shouted together.

  Their voices reverberated throughout the area, and an oppressive aura surged to the sky, displaying the faith and unity of the Overlord Legion.

  Looking at the fervent Overlord Legion members and recalling the scenes of them battling side by side before, a sense of melancholy rose within Xiang Shaoyun. His eyes turned misty as he roared, "The Overlord Legion is unequaled!"

  "The Overlord Legion is unequaled!"

  "The Overlord Legion is unequaled!"

  ...

  All the Overlord Legion members chanted together, and their voices spread throughout the academy.

  Someone from a different faction grumbled, "Unequaled my ass. They are nothing compared to our Sword Society."

  Someone from another faction shouted, "What's so special about the Overlord Legion? If they dare to step out of the line before the Crushing Sky, we will step on all of them!"

  If this was any other time, these factions would probably gather their members to teach the Overlord Legion a lesson for uttering such outrageous words. But they knew that Xiang Shaoyun was leaving the academy and was probably making his final farewell, so they decided to instead ignore the Overlord Legion.