Chapter 2270: Chapter 2274: Discussion
Upon hearing the sounds from the forest, Sang Zhenye’s lips curved into a smile.
He was indeed curious to see what level Jiang Chen’s strength had reached at this moment, yet he doubted that just the Mid Divine Infant Realm disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect could compel Jiang Chen to exert himself fully!
Crack!
A crisp sound echoed, and Sang Zhenye and his companions focused their attention on the entrance of the cave mansion.
After several breaths, a slightly slender figure emerged from the cave mansion.
"No breakthrough?"
Noticing the aura emanating from Jiang Chen, Qin Chaolan was slightly startled and exclaimed, "Did you actually give up the chance to breakthrough just to refine spiritual power?"
"Breakthroughs can happen anytime, but a substantial replenishment of spiritual power is not always available!"
Jiang Chen smiled softly.
"Hmph! Such arrogance! Don’t you know that forsaking a breakthrough to refine spiritual power is putting the cart before the horse?"
Qin Chaolan sneered, deridingly saying, "Only when your realm is strong can your own spiritual power reserves be abundant. Every cultivator who has trained combat skills refines after achieving a breakthrough until stopping at a certain stage, only to refine again after the next breakthrough."
"This not only doesn’t delay regular cultivation but effectively enhances the density of spiritual power, boosting the combat skills’ power. What you’re doing is merely wasting cultivation time."
Jiang Chen was slightly stunned, sensing Qin Chaolan’s attitude, a trace of puzzlement appeared in his eyes, as he turned to Sang Zhenye with a look of meaning.
Master, did you offend Elder Qin?
Sang Zhenye understood the meaning behind Jiang Chen’s gaze, amusingly rolling his eyes at Jiang Chen but offered no clarification.
"Master, isn’t more condensed spiritual power supposed to make combat skills more powerful?"
Lin Yuyan noticed Jiang Chen’s expression and gently pulled Qin Chaolan a bit, speaking up in Jiang Chen’s defense.
"Yes, that’s the rationale! However, if you solely focus on refining spiritual power and your realm falls behind, you might defeat some with much higher realms, but you can’t defeat those with much stronger elite power."
Qin Chaolan glanced at Lin Yuyan, and said lightly, "Combat skills also require Great Dao comprehension for synergy. With each level up, the comprehension of the Great Dao strengthens. Beyond two levels, even the greatest talent will be leveled."
"During the refinement of spiritual power, each bit consumes a lot of time, which when used for cultivation advancement can perhaps help you advance several realms."
Glancing at Jiang Chen, Qin Chaolan derided further, "The title of Invincible in the Same Realm only pertains to a certain level. Once you reach the next level, it starts anew. Suppressing your realm just for such a vain title is truly foolish. I wonder how Changlin Academy educates its students!"
"Elder Qin!"
Jiang Chen, who initially wore a mild smile, suddenly changed his expression after Qin Chaolan’s last statement, looked solemnly at Qin Chaolan: "I don’t mind what you say about me, I only think you are unclear about the situation, but please do not elevate it to the academy. The name of Changlin Academy is not to be disgraced!"
"Elder Qin."
At the same time, Sang Zhengye also spoke calmly, "I respect you as an elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect, that’s why I’m courteous to you, otherwise, with your strength, I wouldn’t even glance at you. A cultivator who recently broke into the early Unity Realm Stage daring to insult my Changlin Academy? Elder Qin, do you think this is the Heavenly Sword Sect and you, as the elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect, can do as you please?"
Qin Chaolan’s face changed slightly, immediately realizing she misspoke.
Regarding Jiang Chen, saying a few words is one thing, but expressing negativity about Changlin Academy, she indeed wasn’t qualified!
"Elder Sang, apologies, it was my mistake to speak out of turn!"
Qin Chaolan bowed slightly towards Sang Zhenye, apologetically.
Sang Zhenye nodded indifferently.
The atmosphere at the cave entrance cooled slightly.
Swoosh!
At this moment, a figure leaped out from the forest and landed near the group.
"Jing Xuan."
Upon seeing the newcomer, Jiang Chen chuckled softly and greeted.
"Greetings, Elder Sang, greetings, Elder Qin!"
Chen Jingxuan bowed to the two elders, and once Sang Zhenye and Qin Chaolan nodded, he looked at Jiang Chen with a peculiar expression: "You did it on purpose, didn’t you? When you initially didn’t join our Heavenly Sword Sect, now that you’re here, you are causing such a commotion? I just returned from being busy outside, and even the disciples stationed at the sect’s entrance are talking about you!"
"Huh?"
Jiang Chen looked at Chen Jingxuan with a confused expression: "Talking about me? Talking about what?"
"You don’t know?"
Chen Jingxuan gazed at him in surprise.
"I just emerged from seclusion, what happened?"
Jiang Chen explained softly.
"Emerge from seclusion? Not that, but didn’t you claim your strength is invincible in the same realm? The senior and junior brothers within the sect at the Divine Infant Realm all feel aggrieved and think of coming to deal with you!"
Chen Jingxuan’s face also held a baffled expression.
Having returned from outside, upon hearing discussions about Jiang Chen, he rushed over to catch up with Jiang Chen, unclear on the details of the incident.
"Oh, you mean my master said I was invincible in the same realm at the Mingqian Banquet?"
A hint of realization and helplessness flashed in Jiang Chen’s eyes.
Back then, Hu Yiqiu claimed he was invincible in the same realm, actually to coax Jiang Chen to show his true strength.
At that time, with the Princess Chang present, seeing his real strength might help him later; just didn’t realize, the incident spread across the Mingqian Realm as Jiang Chen boasting his strength was invincible in the same realm!
"Oh, it’s because of that!"
Chen Jingxuan nodded, then puzzlingly said, "But that’s odd, knowing how you performed at the Mingqian Banquet, there shouldn’t be anyone bold enough to trouble you, right? But now..."
Chen Jingxuan glanced at the forest below the cave mansion, where figures moved, clearly many gathered, but unclear of the situation here. Facing Sang Zhenye and Qin Chaolan, no one dared approach provocatively.
Jiang Chen followed Chen Jingxuan’s gaze to the forest, puzzled: "Those people aren’t training there, they’re all here for me?"
"Yeah!"
Chen Jingxuan smiled slightly: "How about you tire yourself a bit, let me bring them over for you to teach them a lesson, let them witness true strength, otherwise they might always think themselves mighty!"
Jiang Chen heard this, silent for a moment, a contemplative look in his eyes.
Chen Jingxuan was slightly stunned, looking at Jiang Chen in surprise.
This... what’s wrong?
Simultaneously, Sang Zhenye seemed to envision something, slightly furrowing his brows.
