Chapter 2397: Chapter 2401: Departure
Southern Maniac Mountain Peak.
At this time, many people had gathered at the South Maniac Mountain Peak, including the seven great powers of the academy. Yun Tao, Jian Wuheng, Lei Kai, Fire Phoenix, Sang Zhenglong, and Sang Zhirou were members who had passed the entrance exam to the main academy, along with Ouyang Song and Su Qingluan who came to escort them into the academy.
"What’s this young man planning to do?"
Ouyang Song looked at the cabin emitting mysterious vibrations with a face full of surprise and questioned Hu Yiqiu: "Old drunkard, didn’t you say he had practiced all kinds of powers? Why hasn’t he come out yet?"
Hu Yiqiu scratched his head, looking perplexed: "I don’t know either! Yesterday he completed his training in the Five Elements Emperor Slaying Formation, but I’m not quite sure what he’s doing now."
After Jiang Chen finished practicing the Sky-Cleaving Strike, he handed it over to Hu Yiqiu and Yun Tao, then once again secluded himself to study the Five Elements Emperor Slaying Formation.
In the past month, he had thoroughly studied everything that could enhance his combat power, except for the Five Elements Sealing Demon Sword and the Dao of the Wind fruit.
The Five Elements Sealing Demon Sword could not be practiced because his Earth Path had not yet condensed the Great Dao Wheel of Light, and he feared that absorbing the Dao of the Wind fruit would uncontrollably elevate his realm, so he refrained.
Yet, even after finishing all studies yesterday, Jiang Chen still did not emerge from seclusion.
Seeing that any further delay might interfere with his admission into the academy, Ouyang Song grew anxious, especially since he had other students to escort, besides waiting for Jiang Chen alone.
"Almost there."
Su Qingluan spoke with a gentle smile, her eyes reflecting a touch of satisfaction: "This guy is condensing Spiritual Seals, storing all the formations he can imprint within his apertures, already storing three formations!"
"What? He, he has stored three formations by becoming a formation himself?!"
Ouyang Song exclaimed, his eyes filled with incredulity.
The method of becoming a formation requires opening apertures, and imprinting formations demands enough apertures to act as formation eyes. Generally, most formations need at least eight formation eyes, and Ouyang Song knew of the formations Jiang Chen mastered, each required at least thirty formation eyes or more.
Now Jiang Chen had stored three formations, indicating the number of apertures he opened...
Ouyang Song turned to look at Hu Yiqiu, his eyes revealing a flash of disbelief.
"Ouyang, remember, whatever my disciple achieves, do not be surprised. Otherwise, your heart won’t take it!"
Hu Yiqiu laughed cheerfully: "Don’t think I’m exaggerating, this is the old man’s lesson learned!"
Yun Tao and the others chuckled lightly, deeply understanding the amazement Jiang Chen often brought.
Buzz!
At this moment, a wave emanated from the cabin where Jiang Chen was, and all formation energy vanished.
Crack!
With a crisp sound, Jiang Chen came out from the cabin.
"You rascal, you finally came out!"
Ouyang Song glared at Jiang Chen with mild irritation.
Jiang Chen gently smiled, glanced at everyone, and bowed to Jian Cangqiong and others: "Dear teachers, I will seize the resources from the main academy for our Changlin Academy!"
"We await that!"
Li Yukun replied with a light smile.
Li Qingzhu, Dao Yeming, and several others nodded in commendation.
This time heading to the main academy, Sang Zhenye and Hu Xianxia would accompany them to refine elixirs, Hu Yiqiu was going to return to the main academy as an elder directly, Jian Cangqiong, being the principal of Changlin Academy, had to attend such an event. Thus, four out of the seven great powers were departing.
However, Fanglin Academy was no longer what it used to be, even with their departure, there were still six Late Integration Realm masters like Li Yukun, Li Qingzhu, Dao Yeming, and the Tong Family’s three brothers. Such a lineup made it still one of the top existences among all the primary academies!
"Alright, no more ado, let’s set off!"
Ouyang Song spoke with a light smile, waving his hand, a boat glowing with ethereal light appeared mid-air.
"This flying boat is specialized for carrying goods and people over long distances. We have limited time, using this can save a lot of time. My flying boat, at full speed, can match the full flight of a Late Integration Realm master, and as long as there are enough Spirit Stones, only a Unity Realm Stage cultivator is needed to control it, enabling it to fly for a full month."
Ouyang Song introduced with a bit of pride.
Jiang Chen’s eyes lit up, suddenly realizing something, his eyes shining as he gazed at the flying boat.
"Young Jiang, don’t get any ideas, piloting this flying boat requires at least the Void Refinement Realm, and the flying boat cannot fly over the Endless Sea Domain!"
Hu Yiqiu noticed Jiang Chen’s expression and understood instantly, lightly patting his shoulder with a smile.
Jiang Chen paused slightly, a trace of disappointment flashing in his eyes, the sparkle in his eyes disappearing completely.
Ouyang Song, Su Qingluan, and others were slightly puzzled, glancing towards Hu Yiqiu in confusion.
Hu Yiqiu chuckled softly and shook his head, not intending to explain.
"Alright, everyone, board the ship!"
Seeing Hu Yiqiu remain silent, the two did not inquire further. Ouyang Song gestured, and with a flash, he leapt onto the flying boat.
Woosh woosh woosh!
Others walked swiftly towards Li Yukun and the others, fist-bumping before leaping onto the flying boat.
Swish!
Ouyang Song activated the flying boat, heading down the mountain. This flying boat could not surpass the Great Dao’s pressure in the air, thus it had to travel through the valley.
"Farewell, esteemed seniors and juniors!"
"Farewell, dear students!"
"Farewell, student Jiang Chen! Farewell, Elder Wine-crazed!"
"Farewell, Senior Jiang Chen! Farewell, Elder Wine-crazed!"
"Farewell, Junior Jiang Chen! Farewell, Elder Wine-crazed!"
Just as the flying boat descended from South Maniac Mountain, waves of calls sounded out. Turning their heads, they saw a large area of silhouettes gathered in the academy’s sky, everyone had come out to see them off.
From the calls, everyone understood that they were there to send everyone off, but primarily for Jiang Chen, even Hu Yiqiu was secondary.
Considerately, Ouyang Song slowed the flying boat’s speed, glancing towards Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen’s eyes had grown slightly moist, although many people in the academy were unfamiliar to him, he felt their reluctance and blessings.
"Elders, instructors, seniors, juniors, Jiang Chen here promises everyone that the title of branch academy for our Changlin Academy will not be lost. Moreover, in the next five years, Changlin Academy will certainly acquire half of the main academy’s support resources!"
Jiang Chen exerted Spiritual Power as he yelled loudly: "This is a promise Jiang Chen makes to everyone. I, Jiang Chen, will always be a member of Changlin Academy!"
"Jiang Chen, wait for your return!"
"Senior Jiang Chen, come back to visit whenever you can!"
"Junior Jiang Chen, everyone has agreed to erect a statue of you in the Martial Arts Arena, reminding all future students of the hero who turned the tide in battles, who secured numerous resources for the academy, who suppressed his realm by at least two levels for the academy’s honor, the most outstanding student!"
Waves of reluctant calls sounded, Jiang Chen’s eyes slowly reddened.
