Chapter 2416: Chapter 2420: Went Straight Down
"Forget it!"
Just as Yan Hu finished speaking, Jiang Chen’s voice echoed, as he chuckled and glanced at Yan Hu. Jiang Chen shrugged: "I won’t fight with Hu Zi, and besides, Hu Zi is representing our Changlin Academy, there’s no need to fight!"
Everyone showed a hint of disappointment in their eyes, though they knew the fight wouldn’t happen.
"Wow, Changlin Academy won three titles of being the best in the same realm this time!?"
A surprised voice rang out, and everyone paused before realizing that Changlin Academy had claimed the titles for Mid Divine Infant Realm, Late Divine Infant Realm, and Divine Infant Realm Peak!
"This time Changlin Academy really showed its strength accumulated over time!"
Li Yuanting smiled lightly, his figure flickered and vanished into the Trial Grounds.
"Jiang Chen, congratulations, you have earned the chance to choose two items from the academy’s various treasures!"
Wu Zhengfeng looked at Jiang Chen with envy.
The other students all showed expressions of admiration, but none of jealousy, as Jiang Chen secured this opportunity with his own strength.
"Two items?"
Jiang Chen was slightly stunned, quickly understanding, and turned apologetically toward Cheng Kang.
Cheng Kang revealed a trace of reluctance in his eyes, but upon meeting Jiang Chen’s gaze, he smiled bitterly: "You are more qualified."
"This..."
After a brief hesitation, Jiang Chen stepped up to Cheng Kang and brushed his hand over his Space Ring, producing a longsword: "Sorry, I have to take this title. Consider this your compensation."
The two had no major conflicts, and such an opportunity was indeed rare. They were all students from the same academy, Jiang Chen didn’t want to strain relations with Cheng Kang.
After all, there were no grudges between them, and based on Cheng Kang’s attacks in their earlier fight, he had held back when fighting Yun Tao; otherwise, Yun Tao couldn’t have been just lightly injured.
Just for that, Jiang Chen couldn’t let Cheng Kang suffer a loss.
"Spiritual Divine Weapon!?"
"Wow, it’s actually a Spiritual Divine Weapon?!"
"A Divine Weapon! Jiang Chen’s really loaded!?"
Everyone exclaimed in surprise, their eyes filled with envy as they stared at the longsword, a Spiritual Divine Weapon that would make even powerful individuals at the Initial Stage of Virtual Refinement Realm and beyond covetous.
"This... I can’t accept it!"
Cheng Kang’s eyes widened, but he quickly waved his hand to refuse. This compensation was too significant, and it wasn’t Jiang Chen’s fault.
"Take it as a token of thanks for not severely injuring the senior brother; if you refuse, it’s like saying you think my senior brother is less than this Spiritual Divine Weapon!"
Jiang Chen smiled and offered an irresistible reason.
Cheng Kang was momentarily stunned, glanced at Yun Tao, and realized he couldn’t refuse, and doing so would offend people.
"Thank you!"
He solemnly expressed his gratitude as he accepted the Divine Weapon amidst the heated gazes of the crowd.
"Alright, now that the titles of being the best in the same realm have been awarded, you can enter the Spiritual Spring!"
With a glance away from the Divine Weapon, Wu Zhengfeng called out and then reminded: "If anyone has suppressed their realm, break through first before going in. That way, the Spiritual Spring will benefit you more."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen, Jian Wuheng, Feng Qingyang, Cheng Kang, and others sat cross-legged on the ground.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
A series of powerful auras burst forth as everyone began to break through.
"These guys have really suppressed their cultivation!"
Liu Chang muttered under his breath, but said no more.
Such practices had become customary; in order to win honors for the academy, some outstanding students would suppress their realm, hoping to win the title of being the best in the same realm.
Buzz!
A wave of aura fluctuated as everyone turned to see Jiang Chen had finished his breakthrough and stood up.
"Of course, this guy breaks through first."
Wu Zhengfeng pouted, among this group, Jiang Chen was the last person he expected not to suppress his realm, considering Jiang Chen’s combat capabilities.
After a while, everyone completed their breakthroughs.
"Alright, you can go in now. You have three days, and after three days, I’ll come to get you!"
Wu Zhengfeng instructed, then turned and left the Trial Grounds with the veteran students.
"Let’s go in!"
Jiang Chen glanced around, smiling lightly, and everyone leaped into the Spiritual Spring.
However, Mu Ling’er showed a casual expression; she didn’t lack Spiritual Power.
As they entered the Spiritual Spring, everyone dispersed, closing their eyes to begin absorbing and refining peacefully.
"Brother Jiang Chen."
Just as Jiang Chen was about to enter his cultivation state, a voice transmitted into his mind.
Slightly surprised, Jiang Chen turned to look at Mu Ling’er.
"The effects below are better; they can’t withstand the pressure below, but you should be able to!"
Mu Ling’er’s small mouth opened slightly while her voice echoed in Jiang Chen’s mind.
"Thank you, Ling’er!"
Jiang Chen’s eyes brightened, mouthing his thanks.
"You’re welcome, hehe!"
Splosh!
A slight sound resounded as Jiang Chen plunged into the depths of the Spiritual Spring.
"Why did that kid go down?"
At the mountain base, just as the crowd was about to disperse, they suddenly saw Jiang Chen’s actions with puzzled expressions.
"The Spiritual Power below the Spiritual Spring is purer, but the pressure is doubled. If one’s own Spiritual Power isn’t sufficiently refined, it can be extremely dangerous!"
Ouyang Song softly explained, glancing at Hu Yiqiu in precaution.
Hu Yiqiu smiled slightly: "That kid loves to act recklessly; don’t worry about him!"
Everyone paused; acting recklessly? Failing to withstand Spiritual Power pressure is even more dangerous than being oppressed by the Great Dao; it could lead to severed meridians, a shattered Dantian, or at worst, death!
However, upon reflection, they remembered how much Hu Yiqiu valued Jiang Chen; he wouldn’t leave him in danger, prompting them all to shiver.
Could it be that this kid’s Spiritual Power had already been refined? If so, his combat capability might be stronger than any of them realized!
Is he a monster?
Everyone looked at Hu Yiqiu in a mix of awe and shock.
Hu Yiqiu smiled mysteriously without elaborating further.
"Alright, everyone follow me to receive the rewards earned for you by the academy students!"
Li Yuanting smiled and called out.
Anyone entering the Changling Main Court could earn some rewards for their academy based on their performance in the entrance competition, which was why the dean waited until now. Of course, this time the biggest prize would undoubtedly fall to Changlin Academy.
Everyone’s eyes lit up as they looked at Li Yuanting, except for Lu Wangcheng, who felt a bit frustrated, though he had no choice, as Cheng Kang was strong, but Jiang Chen was even stronger.
