As each disciple approached the stage to receive their accolades, several meticulous gazes assessed them from Peak Masters' keen eyes. They could not help comparing their own disciples with the far impressive disciples from the Imperial Academy.
At the end, the comparison only filled them with a quiet dread.
It was not the doubt in the abilities of their disciple that clouded their thoughts; it was the knowledge of the precarious crossroad they stood and the overwhelming strength of Du Ziming.
Despite the pride they held for their sect's talents, all Peak Masters knew deep down that they paled in comparison to prodigies of the Imperial Academy.
The fear of looming challenge from Sunfire Academy was evidently perceivable in their
eyes.