Chapter 2297: Chapter 2301: A Teacher’s Kindness Is Never Forgotten
"Resurrection? Is it really possible?"
Hearing this, Jiang Chen’s face lit up with joy as he glanced at the Money Sword on Zhang Sanfeng’s waist, which was indeed Zhang Daoling’s weapon.
He suddenly remembered that the Ancestral Dragon had taken away strands of the Divine Souls of his two ancestors and Ning Bufan, saying that they could be seen again someday. Jiang Chen was instantly convinced of Zhang Sanfeng’s feeling.
"It should be possible!"
"It should be possible!"
The two spoke almost simultaneously.
Slightly stunned, Zhang Sanfeng assumed Jiang Chen said this because he hoped for Zhang Daoling’s resurrection and didn’t think much of it.
Then, he continued, "Training in the academy is comfortable, but it’s not meaningful to me. My path is the way of martial arts. Only through continuous battles and training can I rapidly improve. So, to reach the Supreme Realm as quickly as possible, I cannot stay here."
Upon hearing this, Hu Yiqiu opened his mouth but said nothing.
The Supreme Realm, it’s a legendary state. He had occasionally heard of people reaching the Saint Realm when he was at the main court. He had seen strong ones endure the Saint Tribulation at the Changling Main Court. But Supreme is something he hadn’t heard anyone breaking through to for many years.
The last appearance of a Supreme seemed to be ten thousand years ago.
He knew that Zhang Sanfeng had the potential to become a Supreme, but the path to Supreme is fraught with countless difficulties. It’s not something one can imagine even by using their imagination; it’s truly a realm beyond transcendence!
In these ten thousand years, a few people with Supreme potential had appeared, but they either fell during the Supreme Thunder Tribulation or remained at the Saint level; none could break through to the Supreme Realm.
However, he didn’t pour cold water on Zhang Sanfeng and Jiang Chen, thinking it was good for them to have hope.
"Alright then!"
Jiang Chen gently nodded. He also knew that staying in the academy might indeed not allow Zhang Sanfeng to improve rapidly, which is why the academy has a rule of graduating upon reaching the Void Refinement Realm.
After chatting for a while longer, they each said their goodbyes and left.
The next day.
Jian Wuheng arrived at Southern Maniac Mountain to find Hu Yiqiu and Jiang Chen, asking them to go to the academy’s meeting hall because people from Canglan City and the Changling Main Court had arrived.
Changlin Academy Meeting Hall.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the meeting hall was somewhat solemn. At the main seat was Principal Jian Cangqiong. To his right, five people, including Sang Zhenye, were lined up, and even Hu Xianxia, who had emerged from seclusion to guard the academy, hadn’t gone back into retreat—the third position on the right side was left vacant.
On the left of the main seat, the leader was a handsome young man in a dragon-embroidered robe. The second person was an old man with sleepy eyes, and the third was Ouyang Song, who had once met Jiang Chen. Below the three, sat two young men and women, one in white and the other in green.
At this time, Yun Tao stood behind the third empty position on the right side, Ouyang Ruoxue stood behind Ouyang Song, while Zhang Qian and Sun Yao stood behind Sang Zhenye. Qin Chaolan and the others stood beside Jian Cangqiong, clearly having been questioned already.
Tap, tap, tap!
The sound of footsteps echoed as the figures of Hu Yiqiu and Jiang Chen appeared at the entrance of the hall.
"Crown Prince!?"
Hu Yiqiu glanced at the people on the left, his expression changing suddenly as he respectfully saluted the young man sitting at the head.
Crown Prince? Could it be...?
Upon hearing Hu Yiqiu’s address, Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback. He looked at the young man, who had no discernible aura coming from him, as if there was no one sitting there despite appearing directly in front of him.
A shiver ran down his spine, and Jiang Chen’s eyes showed astonishment. Even his Divine Sense, infused with the Ancestral Dragon’s pure Primordial Spirit Power, couldn’t detect his presence at such a close distance. There was only one explanation.
This young man was a Saint!
"Student Jiang Chen, greetings to the Principal, esteemed teachers, and the Crown Prince!"
Although he guessed the young man’s identity and power, Jiang Chen first saluted Jian Cangqiong and the others before finally greeting the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince’s expression shifted slightly, a tinge of subtlety in his eyes as he looked at Jiang Chen: "Do you not know who I am?"
"If I’m not mistaken, you should be the eldest son of the Great Emperor!"
Jiang Chen replied softly.
"Since you know, why did you greet Principal Jian and the others before me? Do you think my identity is less significant than Principal Jian’s?"
The young man stared at Jiang Chen somewhat aggressively.
Jian Cangqiong and the others’ expressions subtly changed upon hearing this, concern appearing in their eyes.
Meanwhile, Hu Yiqiu glanced at the Crown Prince in surprise. Because of Princess Chang, he had met the Crown Prince a few times, and in his understanding, this Crown Prince wasn’t a petty person.
"Yes!"
Jiang Chen nodded lightly.
Jian Cangqiong and the others froze, quickly giving Jiang Chen meaningful looks.
But Jiang Chen ignored them, meeting the Crown Prince’s gaze with unyielding composure.
"Give me a reason that can convince me."
The Crown Prince’s face darkened slightly, a flicker of anger appearing in his eyes.
An intangible pressure pressed upon Jiang Chen’s mind. This was not a forceful pressure, not related to any realm, but a natural aura from a superior. Such an aura is inherently possessed by true superiors, the intrinsic aura of a king!
Under this aura, most people wouldn’t even be able to speak. Even Jian Cangqiong and the others became tense.
The atmosphere in the hall instantly became heavy.
Buzz!
Jiang Chen straightened his body, an invisible ripple emanating from him as the aura of a superior, no less than the Crown Prince’s, emerged, shattering the oppressive feeling brought about by the Crown Prince.
Hmm?
The Crown Prince showed a hint of surprise in his eyes at Jiang Chen’s aura, while the drowsy-looking old man beside him opened his eyes to take a look at Jiang Chen, his gaze full of scrutiny.
"The Principal and the teachers have bestowed upon me the gift of guidance. Though compared to your status on the Changlang Continent may be vastly different, in my heart, indeed, you do not hold the importance that the Principal and teachers do. The Principal is also my teacher, and his kindness is unforgettable, indisputably unforgettable, never to be forgotten, and not even daring to be forgotten!"
Jiang Chen spoke calmly, his words carrying an unquestionable resolve.
"Haha, well put, unforgettable kindness, cannot be forgotten, dare not forget!"
The Crown Prince suddenly burst into laughter, breaking the heavy atmosphere in the hall, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hu Yiqiu, you’ve found a good disciple. Sister Luan was right; this kid is someone who values loyalty and righteousness."
The Crown Prince looked at Jiang Chen with a newfound appreciation.
Ouyang Song and the man and woman beside him also glanced at Jiang Chen with approval.
They are people of the academy and particularly admire those who value their teacher’s kindness.
