Chapter 683: The First Dragon Clan Guild

structure, he hadn't changed the restriction on free entry and exit from the barrier—the Lu sisters could still move freely in and out of the valley, while other cultivators couldn’t even dream about...Chapter 683: The First Club of the Dragon Clan

It was drizzling.

The large square in front of Donghai University's library saw almost no students passing through.

Inside the grand hall of the library, hanging from the side where one entered through the main entrance was a Tang poem calligraphy piece framed with golden threads—"Ascending the Stork Tower."

The twenty characters were fluid and unrestrained yet also possessed internal strength. They combined hardness and softness seamlessly, leaving people unable to help but praise them whether they took a cursory glance or studied them in detail.

From both sides of this large calligraphy piece, one could see hanging on the marble walls of the library hall an overwhelming number of great calligraphy works!

Just by giving it a rough count, there were several hundred pieces! Outside the library was cold and bleak, but inside, the warmth felt like spring.

Stepping in felt like entering a forest of calligraphy!

The "Preface to the Poem on the Orchid Pavilion" by Wang Xizhi, "Memorial for His Nephew Jiming" by Yan Zhenqing, "Cold Food Day Poems" by Su Shi, "Letter from Commander Bianyuan" by Wang Xun, "Garlic Flower Letter" by Yang Ningsi, "Imperial Edict Scroll" by Liu Gongquan, "Liquan Inscription at Nine-Bend Palace" by Ouyang Xun, "Record of Shouchuntang Hall" by Zhao Mengfu, "Four Ancient Poems Scroll" by Zhang Xu, and "Autobiographical Preface" by Huaisu...

There were also the stele inscriptions like the "Ritual Vessel Stele," the "Ying Ying Stele," the "Hengfang Stele," and the "Cao Quan Stele." Even the seal script inscriptions such as the "Mount Yi Stele" and the "Mount Tai Inscription"...

Every single one was so lifelike it could fool the eye, all being top-quality reproductions!

The original calligraphy works were even more praiseworthy! Their styles varied, making a dazzling array.

In this "forest of calligraphy" made up of hanging pieces, Hao Ren was handing out items to the members of his Calligraphy Club one by one.

These items had been taken from the Dragon God Hall according to Yao Zilong's approval slips. Now that all members were gathered in the library hall, Hao Ren could get Lu Qi to maintain order and distribute the items on a list basis.

The pills, magical treasures, and cultivation methods inside the Dragon God Hall were superior compared to those outside. Upon receiving what they wanted, everyone was overjoyed.

They weren't inspectors yet but could get items from the Dragon God Hall. This sense of elation was almost indescribable in words.

While helping Hao Ren distribute things, Lu Qi kept glancing at him in surprise, hardly daring to believe what his divine senses were telling him.

In just a weekend, Hao Ren had displayed a realm that was already Upper Tier Exchange Level!

He is undoubtedly the strongest among Donghai University's young cultivators!

Similarly, the Calligraphy Club members who successively received items from Hao Ren and Lu Qi were also somewhat surprised by the realm he had displayed.

Hao Ren's crazy cultivation speed made them truly admire him!

"You guys don't know Brother Hao is already a fourth-level Reviewer of the Dragon Deity Temple."

Fourth-level Reviewer

"My second uncle is an official Reviewer of the Dragon Deity Temple. He told me that Hao Ren, who joined the Dragon Deity Temple this year, has already become a fourth-level Reviewer."

So powerful...

The young cultivators who had received items gathered together and started discussing.

They all came from different dragon palaces across various regions. In these dragon palaces, there would be some more powerful cultivators serving in the Dragon Deity Temple, so news of Hao Ren becoming a fourth-level Reviewer quickly spread within half a day.

Even if Hao Ren hadn't revealed his token for a fourth-level Reviewer, news from various dragon palaces confirmed that he was indeed one—the highest level among the temple's Reviewers!

Hao Ren had just joined the Dragon Deity Temple this year and became a third-level Reviewer through the examination. Within months, he had already become a fourth-level Reviewer—this speed of advancement is unprecedented in history!

Once reaching the level of a fourth-level Reviewer, one has the qualification to interact with the deputy head of the Dragon Deity Temple and serves as an important representative of the temple. Even dragon kings from various regions would treat fourth-level Reviewers with courtesy.

No matter whether it's Hao Ren’s strength or his position that is rising, they all secretly rejoiced—though they were not given much importance in their respective dragon palaces, here in Donghai City, they have chosen the right person!

"Brother Hao, there's one more person I want to introduce you to today." Lu Qi helped Hao Ren distribute everything and then put away the list before turning to him.

“Oh” Hao Ren looked at him.

"It’s Chen Su, the Crown Prince of Changbai Mountain Fire Dragon Palace. He's my friend. He has already completed his transfer procedures and is officially reporting for Donghai University today; I mentioned this to you last time," Lu Qi said.

Hao Ren nodded in remembrance. Lu Qi had indeed mentioned it before. With the power of the Donghai Dragon Palace now on the rise, and with the Western Sea Dragon Palace no longer a rival, various dragon palaces across regions were making efforts to get closer to the Donghai Dragon Palace by sending younger generations here to study.

However, each region's dragon palace is like a local ruler. They would send their younger generation to Donghai City but seldom bring the most crucial Crown Prince for education here.

The Crown Prince of the Flame Dragon Palace on Mount Taibai was introduced to Donghai University by Lu Qi, and this move was actually aimed at getting closer to Hao Ren.

"Lu Qi!"

Just as Lu Qi and Hao Ren were talking, a joyful voice rang out from the library's entrance.

Hao Ren turned around and saw a fair-skinned young man in sports clothes enter after closing an umbrella outside. He carried a long box in his arms and approached Lu Qi, still beaming with joy.

"You're here," said Lu Qi with a smile as he led the youth closer to Hao Ren. "This is our club president, Hao Ren. Just call him Brother Hao like I do."

Lu Qi then introduced him to Hao Ren, saying, "This is Chen Su, the Crown Prince of the Flame Dragon Palace on Mount Taibai."

Hao Ren looked at him and was about to speak when Chen Su warmly called out, "Brother Hao!"

"Sure, sure," Hao Ren felt a bit embarrassed but thought that Chen Su seemed like a rather innocent person compared to the proud Zeng Yitao from the Western Sea Dragon Palace.

The Flame Dragon Palace on Mount Taibai was relatively remote among smaller dragon palaces. Due to Lu Qi's own background in the flame dragon lineage, he and Chen Su were familiar friends.

However, the farther away a place is from the main centers of power, the greater its influence tends to be. By sending his precious son to study in Donghai City, it demonstrated the Flame Dragon Palace’s trust in the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace.

Just as Hao Ren was exchanging pleasantries with this Crown Prince of the Flame Dragon Palace, Zhao Guang and a middle-aged man that Hao Ren did not recognize entered from the library entrance.

Zhao Guang saw Hao Ren standing at the center of the hall and pulled the middle-aged man by his sleeve to walk briskly over. "Hahaha... You young folks are already hitting it off!"

Zhao Guang pointed at Hao Ren and introduced him, saying, "Brother Chen, this is my Donghai’s Imperial Son-in-Law, Hao Ren."

The middle-aged man looked at Hao Ren with an admiring expression. "Indeed! Heroes come from youth, and youth can make heroes!" He turned to Zhao Guang, "Big Brother Zhao, you’ve really got a good Imperial Son-in-Law!"

Hearing their conversation, Hao Ren guessed that this middle-aged man was the Dragon King of the Flame Dragon Palace on Mount Taibai. The Dragon King had brought his cherished son to Donghai City himself because he wasn’t entirely at ease with sending him here.

"Uncle!" Hao Ren politely greeted him.

"No need, no need..." The middle-aged man chuckled and then turned to Chen Su, adopting a serious expression. "Su, since you’re studying in Donghai City under my jurisdiction, you must behave properly. Get along well with fellow cultivators at school, and learn more from General Hao."

"I know, Dad!" Chen Su answered with a smile.

Zhao Guang and the dragon king of Fire Dragon Palace smiled contentedly when they saw their young visitors getting along well together.

"Brother Hao, this is my graffiti work. I hope Brother Hao won't laugh at it." Chen Su pulled out a scroll from a long box and unrolled it to reveal an exquisite calligraphy piece.

Each brush stroke flowed gracefully like clouds and water, pleasing the eye. Given that he would be seeking a position as the crown prince of Dragon Palace in the future, Chen Su's proficiency in calligraphy was undoubtedly excellent.

Lu Qi waved over two members of the society and instructed them to hang up Chen Su's calligraphy piece.

Today was the Calligraphy Club activity at Donghai University, and Chen Su specially brought his own work to indicate that he had joined Brother Hao’s Calligraphy Society.

In the whole of Donghai University, including Xu Ke, all dragon race cultivators were incorporated into Lu Ren's Calligraphy Society.

"Lu Qi, pass it down, each member can invite their elders to visit today." Lu Ren whispered in Lu Qi’s ear.

“Alright!” Lu Qi agreed readily and went over to the other vice-presidents.

Chen Su scratched his head and smiled, "Brother Hao, I’ll go see the calligraphy of the other members."

This was his first day at Donghai University, and he couldn't wait to interact with fellow young cultivators. The Fire Dragon Palace on Mount Taibai had a remote location with relatively few cultivators in total, making those around his age even fewer.

Seeing Chen Su's excited expression, the dragon king of Fire Dragon Palace smiled reassuringly. Young people should venture out and experience things.

This dragon king managed a small and far-flung dragon palace; he had brought Chen Su to Donghai City without expecting to meet the dragon king of Dragon Palace in Donghai.

On the surface, the status between dragon kings was equal, but there were distinctions based on their respective powers and influence.

However, he never expected Zhao Guang to personally receive him and accompany them father and son to Donghai University. This deeply moved him—people say that the Dragon King of Donghai is broad-minded, possessing a millennium heritage yet without any arrogance. Today’s experience proved it!

The dragon king of Fire Dragon Palace might not be completely in awe of the Dragon Palace of Donghai, but he now leaned towards it!

Zhao Guang lowering his status and treating this distant-arriving dragon king with respect was a signal: Despite its vastness, Donghai does not bully others!ith excitement like a child who had just found their favorite toy. "Opportunities are indeed reserved for those who are prepared! During the last big tide at the seaside, a piece of scale washed ashor...