Chapter 2306: Chapter 2310: Meeting Gift
Whew!
Everyone in the hall let out a long breath, looking at Ouyang Song with smiles.
It’s over!
Finally, it’s over!
"You old bastard! Back then, it was clearly you who wronged me, and now you’re here acting like you suffered some great grievance. I really feel like beating you up!"
Hu Yiqiu clenched his fist and gave Ouyang Song a hard knock on the shoulder.
A faint smile appeared on Ouyang Song’s face, and in his mind, the images of two young men appeared—him and Hu Yiqiu in their younger days. Back then, every time Ouyang Song was surpassed by Hu Yiqiu in strength and then surpassed him again, such a scene would occur.
"Old drunkard, you still can’t beat me!"
Suddenly, Ouyang Song grinned, looking provocatively at Hu Yiqiu.
Hu Yiqiu was slightly startled, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes.
This phrase was exactly what Ouyang Song used to say when he surpassed Hu Yiqiu after being surpassed by him!
"One day I’ll be above you, and you’ll look up to me!"
Hu Yiqiu retorted with the same bold words from their youth.
"Haha!"
"Haha..."
The two nearly two-hundred-year-old men exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.
Everyone in the hall finally let go of their worries, looking at the two elders who suddenly seemed rejuvenated, all showing knowing smiles.
"Jiang Chen, Yun Tao."
Suddenly, Ouyang Song stopped speaking softly, and with sharp eyes, looked at Jiang Chen and Yun Tao: "Both of you are the old drunkard’s disciples. Back then, the old drunkard was wronged by a scoundrel, causing his Primordial Spirit to be damaged, and your never-seen master wifefell as well. Now, there is a chance for revenge in front of you. Will you take it or not?"
"We will!"
Jiang Chen and Yun Tao’s expressions stiffened, and they shouted out loudly.
Hu Yiqiu’s expression changed suddenly, staring intently at Ouyang Song, gnashing his teeth, "That shameless scoundrel, how can he be so despicable? Not only does he want to shamelessly compete for the spot, but he also wants to send his family’s descendants to the Changling Main Court to vie for a spot?"
"Yes!"
Ouyang Song nodded heavily, glancing at Yun Tao, and then deeply at Jiang Chen, "Aren’t you aiming to challenge the top person of a higher level? That old scoundrel’s two descendants—one has merged with the Great Dao, and the other possesses a Taoist Body."
"There are two types of Taoist Bodies: Innate and Acquired. Innate Taoist Bodies cultivate quickly but lack some tempering, whereas Acquired Taoist Bodies are hardened through tribulations, making them even rarer."
"One of that old scoundrel’s descendants has an Acquired Taoist Body, which is a Great Dao physique comparable to a Son of Heavenly Dao, and they are all at the Late Divine Infant Realm."
Yun Tao spoke deeply, a hint of heaviness in his eyes, "I will handle them!"
Although he was younger than Jiang Chen, he had been a disciple longer and was more aware of Hu Yiqiu’s gloom after his Primordial Spirit was wounded.
Upon hearing that the descendants responsible for Hu Yiqiu’s plight were at the Late Divine Infant Realm, he immediately took on the challenge.
"I’m afraid you can’t do it alone!"
Ouyang Song gave Yun Tao a look, then turned to Jiang Chen again: "There are some things I can’t say too much about, as it would affect the fairness of the competition. But I must tell you, since you have decided to challenge the top person of a higher level, Ji Wutian is very likely your target."
"From the data we have, Yun Tao is no longer your match, so the task of defeating him falls to you!"
Yun Tao did not refute this statement.
He knew in his heart that he was no longer Jiang Chen’s match. He realized this during the Mingqian Banquet; even when facing those six top Mid Divine Infant Realm geniuses, he could not defeat them as effortlessly as Jiang Chen.
However, Yun Tao felt no dissatisfaction; rather, he was full of pride. He was wholeheartedly convinced of Jiang Chen, his junior brother!
"Elder Ouyang, I have said this before: I will fight for more support for the academy. No matter who that top Late Divine Infant Realm person is, I will defeat them. However, since he is a descendant of my master’s enemy and a scoundrel who only reaps the benefits without fighting for justice, I’ll leave him with a painful memory!"
A cold glint appeared in Jiang Chen’s eyes.
Hmm?
Ouyang Song was suddenly taken aback. He heard another layer of meaning in Jiang Chen’s words. He looked up at Hu Yiqiu and said solemnly, "Does he know where it is outside?"
"Yes, we told him about it."
Hu Yiqiu nodded lightly.
Ouyang Song understood, giving Jiang Chen a deep look. Since Hu Yiqiu and the others had told Jiang Chen about it, they must be hoping he would win a spot to go there. It seemed this group placed high hopes on the boy!
"Although I’m not quite sure what you’re discussing, I understand a little. Jiang Chen has a formidable opponent in the entrance competition, right? And that opponent has a very rare Acquired Taoist Body?"
Su Qingluan suddenly chimed in.
"Right."
Ouyang Song nodded.
"In that case, let me give you a present. I hope you don’t let others underestimate us Spirit Array Masters."
Su Qingluan smiled softly, taking out a Jade Slip emitting a gentle light from her Space Ring. The Jade Slip emanated a mysterious aura.
"This..."
Jiang Chen was taken aback, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
"No need to feel embarrassed. Consider it as me seeking your Nine Revolutions Qiankun Qingming Formation and giving you a benefit first."
Su Qingluan smiled gently. Although the words carried a dark implication, her gaze towards Jiang Chen was exceptionally clear, without a trace of impurity.
"Elder Su, I was too cautious earlier. The reason I was like that wasn’t because of the formation itself, but due to some potential issues it might cause. If it were just a composite formation, it wouldn’t warrant such caution from me. If I have offended, I hope you’ll forgive me."
Jiang Chen was momentarily stunned, explaining softly and cupping his hands towards Su Qingluan.
"Are you worried I covet the way you obtained the formation? You sure are cautious. It’s my fault; I lost composure upon hearing you understand ancient formations."
Su Qingluan’s eyes twinkled with amusement as she teased, "The reason I asked you is because I also obtained a Formation Diagram of an ancient formation. Some of it I don’t understand, and I heard you know it too, so I wanted to study it together with you."
"Ah?"
Jiang Chen was bewildered, not expecting that she wasn’t coveting his diagram but wanted him to see hers instead. Naturally, studying a formation requires seeing the Formation Diagram!
For a moment, Jiang Chen felt slightly embarrassed.
