The people on the streets made way for Deng Rensen and the others who were glowing with light.

　　Zhao Qius.h.i.+ and his own peers found this sight discomforting, akin to a rich guest visiting one’s humble abode, bragging about their wealth while making fun of others’ impoverishment.

　　“Dean Du, Repentance Inst.i.tution is an influential academy in our system.” Deng Rensen told Du Wenrui while walking forward: “It should be responsible for spreading the light to every nook and corner in this city so that it can cleanse everyone’s heart, turning them into devout believers.”

　　Rensen was clearly rebuking Du Wenrui and his academy for not upholding their responsibility.

　　Wenrui simply smiled without retorting.

　　“They’re only regular mortals trying to survive, not like they’re villains or anything with darkness inside. Why must they wors.h.i.+p the light?” One student from Repentance in the back couldn’t help but speak up.

　　Deng Rensen and his group clearly considered themselves to be superior, treating others like they couldn’t see the light.

　　“What else are they going to wors.h.i.+p in this system, the darkness?” s.h.i.+mao joined the conversation: “We cultivate the path of the light originating from our progenitor and obey his wishes. As a member of the Academy of Light, we should spread his light even more. Even this city should be under its influence.”

　　“Idiotic.” Li Qiye smilingly shook his head: “An absence of light is not a sign of evil. All living beings have their own consciousness, free will, and dao heart. They don’t need to wors.h.i.+p the light. Desolate Saint himself never said something like this when he was around. Saving the world and its inhabitants is his will, he never forced others to wors.h.i.+p him and the light.” 

　　“The light must illuminate everything in order to stop the spread of darkness!” Rensen coldly uttered.

　　“Even more idiotic.” Li Qiye repeated his headshake: “Forcing the world to wors.h.i.+p your religion, that’s something that darkness would do.”

　　“I’ve had enough of your hogwas.h.!.+ A sinkin like you deserve death!” Lu s.h.i.+mao raised his sword.

　　“Gentlemen, this is our academy’s business, we’ll come to a conclusion ourselves, no need for you to worry about it.” Du Wenrui interrupted the fight.

　　s.h.i.+mao’s expression became frozen since this was not the right time and place so he couldn’t respond.

　　“Dean Du, we only want what’s best for everyone.” Deng Rensen said flatly.

　　“And I appreciate your kind intentions.” Wenrui smiled.

　　Wenrui once again mediated successfully. Nevertheless, the animosity and disdain only grew between the non-native faction and Li Qiye.

　　As for the natives like Zhao Qius.h.i.+, they were annoyed with s.h.i.+mao’s att.i.tude but couldn’t do anything about it.

　　On the other hand, they actually felt closer and had a better opinion of Li Qiye who came from the sin tribe.

　　The conversation stopped after this fight as they made their way towards Repentance Inst.i.tution.

　　Repentance was the largest academy in this city. Well, it was the only one. Thus, the majority of people aspiring to cultivate would pick it.

　　Of course, those who have the means to travel further would try to join other academies. Alas, their background was a disadvantage during the recruitment process. The other academies were prejudiced against them, thinking that they were descendants of sinners.

　　Repentance was actually quite large. It was more than just an academy in the city. One could even say that it was the city’s governing body.

　　It was built long ago. Some even believed that it was started during the foundation of the system by Desolate Saint himself.

　　That’s why a few lists included it as the fifth great academy of the system. However, it hasn’t been on the same level as the other four, partly due to the undesirable location. No outsiders wanted to join so there was a lack of available talents.

　　After the arrival, Zhao Qius.h.i.+ followed Wenrui’s order and prepared a place for Li Qiye. He was a reliable person, not discriminating against Li Qiye at all.

　　“Junior Brother, you can come to me for anything since you’ve just got here. I’ll be around the reception post for new students.” He even told Li Qiye before leaving.

　　Li Qiye smiled at the enthusiastic youth and didn’t say anything. After the guy was gone, he sat on the bed and closed his eyes, seemingly falling asleep.

　　“You’ve been spying for quite a while now.” Li Qiye slowly said: “Provoke me and I’ll drag your sect down here from the sky.”