Chapter 2269: Chapter 2273: Cultivation Concluded
The Spiritual Energy Vortex at the back mountain of the Heavenly Sword Sect appeared and persisted for three days!
During these three days, some disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect couldn’t help but run to check the back mountain, only to be sent away by Qin Chaolan.
Because of this, the entire Heavenly Sword Sect learned that Sang Zhenye, the elder of Changlin Academy, and his academy’s most outstanding disciple had come to their Heavenly Sword Sect.
Some people who attended the Mingqian Banquet heard Jiang Chen’s name, and a choice rumor spread throughout the Heavenly Sword Sect.
"Did you hear? The one cultivating at the back mountain is the most outstanding disciple of Changlin Academy. At the Mingqian Banquet, his mentor boasted that he is invincible within the same realm!"
"What? That’s so arrogant!?"
"Truly outrageous, invincible within the same realm? Hmph! If I defeat him, wouldn’t I be the invincible one then?"
"What’s the big deal about being the most outstanding disciple of Changlin Academy? If it weren’t for the elders and the dean, I’d find a chance to test him, see what skills he has to claim invincibility!"
Sneering voices spread within the Heavenly Sword Sect, and when people heard that Jiang Chen was at the Mid Divine Infant Realm, several disciples who considered themselves excellent in the same realm couldn’t wait to challenge Jiang Chen when he finally comes out!
Back mountain.
"Why hasn’t Jiang Chen come out yet?"
Lin Yuyan sat by the stone table on the platform in front of the cave entrance, resting her chin on her hands, whispering softly.
"This is good; the longer he cultivates, the more solid the spiritual power becomes, thus enhancing the power of the combat skills he will display!"
Qin Chaolan laughed softly and explained, turning to Sang Zhenye beside her, "Elder Sang, have you considered the matter I discussed with you recently?"
"This..."
Sang Zhenye glanced at the cave hesitantly, then at Lin Yuyan, and transmitted quietly to Qin Chaolan, "Jiang Chen already has a fiancée!"
"He has a fiancée?"
Qin Chaolan was momentarily stunned, eyebrows furrowing slightly, she glanced at Lin Yuyan and transmitted, "For a man, having three or four wives is normal in this world. As long as he is capable, no one would say anything against it. Looking at Yu Yan’s expression, it’s obvious her heart is deeply attached. Elder Sang, help out; if Jiang Chen doesn’t accept her, it might plant a seed of Heart Demon in her heart!"
"Elder Qin, don’t make it sound so serious."
Sang Zhenye was startled and quickly transmitted back, "We can’t intervene in matters of the heart. Whether they succeed depends on fate. But from my observation, Jiang Chen isn’t someone who indulges in romantic affairs, and he’s very particular about his fiancée, so getting him to accept Lin Yuyan will be difficult!"
A trace of dissatisfaction flickered in Qin Chaolan’s eyes.
Although Sang Zhenye was much stronger than her, which mentor doesn’t think their disciple is the most excellent?
Even if Jiang Chen had top-level Great Dao Affinity for the Five Elements, her disciple still had high-level Extreme Path affinity. The Extreme Path was inherently a step above the basic Great Dao, and its high-level affinity could stand shoulder to shoulder with the top-level affinity of the basic Great Dao.
Moreover, even if Jiang Chen had high talent, wasn’t he still almost two years deep in cultivation at Changlin Academy before reaching the Mid Divine Infant Realm?
Yu Yan, on the other hand, already has one foot in the Late Divine Infant Realm. If it wasn’t for consolidating her foundation, she would have already been at the Late Divine Infant Realm, surpassing Jiang Chen by a level!
Qin Chaolan felt somewhat unconvinced, but since Sang Zhenye was far superior, she silently awaited Jiang Chen to come out before saying anything.
Suddenly, Qin Chaolan seemed to notice something, glancing around the nearby woods with a soft laugh, "It seems Jiang Chen’s claim of invincibility within the same realm has sparked great dissatisfaction among the disciples. For three days, these little guys have been waiting for him to come out. I too am curious about what qualifications he has to look down on Yu Yan!"
Sang Zhenye had a slight tremor, frowned, and glanced at Qin Chaolan. He heard the ridicule in Qin Chaolan’s words loud and clear.
A faint smile formed on his lips, Sang Zhenye returned to normal, choosing not to refute Qin Chaolan’s remarks; he had absolute faith in Jiang Chen’s ability. Among the same realm, even if not truly invincible, it was impossible for anyone from the Heavenly Sword Sect’s same realm to defeat him!
"Mentor, what did you say? Who looks down on me?"
Qin Chaolan’s previous words weren’t transmitted, and Lin Yuyan nearby heard them, causing her heart to tremble as she turned her gaze fixedly towards Qin Chaolan.
Qin Chaolan’s face changed slightly, inadvertently forgetting Lin Yuyan was right beside her in her momentary vexation. She turned to Lin Yuyan, seeing the faint sorrow in her eyes, and Qin Chaolan’s heart ached.
"That’s right, Jiang Chen is so exceptional, how could he possibly look down on me!"
Not waiting for Qin Chaolan to respond, Lin Yuyan spoke on her own, lowering her head lightly, tears welling up in her eyes.
From Qin Chaolan’s angle, she could clearly see the glimmer in Lin Yuyan’s eyes, and felt a sudden panic, "Yu Yan, Mentor didn’t say Jiang Chen looks down on you, I was saying..."
Hesitant momentarily, Qin Chaolan didn’t know how to console, so she turned to Sang Zhenye.
Sang Zhenye originally didn’t want to deal with this disciple-favoring old woman, but seeing Lin Yuyan genuinely saddened and knowing she once saved Jiang Chen, he spoke softly, "Yu Yan, don’t think too much, Jiang Chen never said he looks down on you, it’s just that he already has a fiancée and cares greatly for her!"
Lin Yuyan froze slightly, looking at Sang Zhenye, then turning to Qin Chaolan.
Familiar with her mentor’s temper, she instantly understood, breaking into a smile, "Mentor, you... don’t worry, I never intended to be with Jiang Chen. I admit I like him, but I can see that he only considers me a friend and has no such thoughts. Being friends with him is enough for me!"
Qin Chaolan glanced at Lin Yuyan, her heart aching once more. Even though Lin Yuyan said so, she still caught the trace of sadness deep in her eyes.
Buzz!
Suddenly, the Spiritual Energy Vortex above the cave rapidly surged into the cave, and a powerful aura emanated from within.
"This kid, he’s finally finished cultivating!"
Sang Zhenye spoke with a soft laugh, sensing Jiang Chen’s increased strength from his aura.
This level... should allow him to practice the Five Elements Sealing Demon Sword now? This Heaven Rank Combat Skill established by the old dean, except for the old dean, no one has ever practiced it; I wonder if this kid can succeed!
A hint of anticipation flashed in Sang Zhenye’s eyes.
"Finished cultivating?"
"That’s probably it?"
"Finally coming out? Invincible within the same realm? Hmph! I’d like to see how he embodies invincibility!"
Various discussions arose in the forest along the mountainside.
