Chapter 2433: Chapter 2437: Forced Probing
Elixir Medicine Pavilion!
This is the place where Changling Academy stores its elixirs. Within this Elixir Medicine Pavilion, there is a hall leading to the underground. In the depths below, turbulent flames rise, which are the innate spirit fire subdued by Changling Academy.
The hall is circular, divided into three rings, and only a few people are allowed into the very center ring.
Because there, at the core of the spirit fire, is where the flames are most intense. Here lie two premier alchemical cauldrons of Changling Academy: one of treasure-grade divine weapon level, and one of spirit treasure divine weapon level.
These two alchemical cauldrons have always been reserved for the only two high-ranking Pill Masters of the academy. However, today, a group has arrived at the treasure-grade divine weapon level cauldron, intending to use it for alchemy. This scene prompted many elders, who often practice alchemy here, to gather around the innermost ring to witness the spectacle.
That group consists of Jiang Chen, Hu Yiqiu, Wu Xianxia, and Sang Zhenye.
After the affairs at the new student area concluded, Jiang Chen found a place for Feng Qingyang and others to train in power control, taught Yan Hu the cultivation techniques suitable from The Tome of Dao and the Nameless Sword Art, and began preparations to refine the God Concealing Pill.
And Jian Cangqiong and the deans of various academies left Changling Academy three days ago after receiving their respective rewards.
"The spirit fire is already introduced, you may begin!"
Meng Changde regarded Hu Yiqiu and his companions with a cold glance, a sarcastic smile curling at his lips. "Without my father and me to assist, I wonder how you plan to refine that God Concealing Pill."
"God Concealing Pill?!"
"They intend to refine the God Concealing Pill?!"
"That’s a seventh-grade elixir! Below the Saint realm, only Elder Meng and his father can refine it in the entire academy!"
"The Elder Meng father and son are unlikely to assist them in alchemy; do they mean to refine it themselves?"
The Pill Masters of Changling Academy looked at Hu Yiqiu’s group in confusion, some casting curious glances at Jiang Chen, given the considerable commotion he had caused recently, making him the talk of the academy.
Li Yunluo and Lin Guanghui hid in the crowd, smirking at Jiang Chen’s group.
"Hmph! Jiang Chen, aren’t you arrogant? I’ll wait for you and your master to beg my mentor!"
Lin Guanghui spoke softly, eyes full of sarcasm, convinced that Jiang Chen and his group would inevitably plead to Meng Changde.
"When the time comes, make sure they lose face!"
Li Yunluo coldly declared, looking at Jiang Chen with a gaze filled with iciness and resentment.
For these three days, they were mocked so much that they did not even dare step out of the residential area.
Two Void Refinement Realm seniors were subdued by a Divine Infant Realm freshman, and their friends were dragged into losing points too. This incident brought them great shame, and now finally, they have a chance to turn the tables, harboring a bellyful of mocking words awaiting Jiang Chen and his group to ask Meng Changde.
Upon hearing Meng Changde’s words, Hu Yiqiu and his companions paid no mind and instead turned to look at Jiang Chen.
Everyone’s gaze then fell on Jiang Chen, filled with curiosity. Why was Elder Jiu and the others looking at this young man?
Jiang Chen ignored the surrounding gazes, stepping forward to the treasure-grade divine weapon level Pill Furnace, looking at the spirit fire drawn from the earth’s core.
Swoosh!
Roar!
A green light shone from Jiang Chen’s body. A gentle green flame emerged from within, slowly approaching the flame within the Pill Furnace.
"This... is it the Rejuvenating Flame?!"
An astonished voice rang out as an elder suddenly appeared beside Jiang Chen, staring unblinkingly at the green flame on Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen’s eyes suddenly showed a look of shock. After the elder appeared, his connection with the Rejuvenating Flame was abruptly severed. The Rejuvenating Flame that emerged stopped mid-air, and the flame seed of the Rejuvenating Flame leapt out from the Divine Infant, trembling violently, seemingly trying to penetrate the Sea of Consciousness and fly out!
And his body could not move an inch!
"Vice Dean Meng, what do you intend to do?"
Hu Yiqiu’s face changed, moving to stand beside Meng Youyuan, faintly shielding Jiang Chen behind him.
"Greetings, Vice Dean Meng!"
"Greetings, Vice Dean Meng!"
Those around bowed to Meng Youyuan and then looked at him with strange expressions.
"Father, why have you come?"
Meng Changde stepped forward to Meng Youyuan’s side, speaking with curiosity.
"Hand over your Rejuvenating Flame, and I can help you refine the God Concealing Pill!"
Meng Youyuan ignored Hu Yiqiu, staring intently at the wisp of Rejuvenating Flame, his eyes full of delight.
"Vice Dean Meng, first release Young Jiang from the domain suppression!"
Hu Yiqiu’s face darkened, speaking coldly.
Meng Youyuan was slightly startled, then realized that his excitement had inadvertently released his domain.
Buzz!
The space trembled, and Jiang Chen immediately felt he had regained movement, and control over the Rejuvenating Flame returned to his grasp.
Huff!
With a thought, Jiang Chen retracted the Rejuvenating Flame into his body, glancing at Meng Youyuan. The flame seed within his Sea of Consciousness did not return to the Divine Infant but directly merged into the blood formed by the Blood Fiend Force.
"Oh?"
Meng Youyuan was slightly taken aback, finding his perception of the Rejuvenating Flame had been cut off.
This young man...
Meng Youyuan’s eyes narrowed, a subtle and profound ripple probing out from his body.
Swoosh!
Suddenly, in Jiang Chen’s Sea of Consciousness, a blood-red light burst forth, enveloping the entire Sea of Consciousness.
His whole body shook, and Jiang Chen suddenly realized something, shouting urgently, "Master, he’s spying on my Sea of Consciousness!"
As the cry left his mouth, Jiang Chen’s figure swiftly retreated.
"Bastard!"
Buzz buzz buzz!
Hu Yiqiu roared angrily, and along with Sang Zhenye and Wu Xianxia, their full auras erupted, enveloping Jiang Chen.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
Three Great Dao Seeds flew to Jiang Chen’s side, releasing a robust Power of the Great Dao, enveloping Jiang Chen once more.
Hu Yiqiu and the others stepped in front of Jiang Chen, glaring at Meng Youyuan, each drawing their weapons, their spiritual energy circulating rapidly as a violent aura spread throughout the whole Elixir Medicine Pavilion.
"What, what’s going on?"
"Vice Elder Meng is peeking into Jiang Chen’s Sea of Consciousness?!"
"This..."
Everyone was startled by the sudden change, recalling Jiang Chen’s earlier shout, they looked at Meng Youyuan in disbelief.
Meng Youyuan was also taken aback, not expecting that Jiang Chen could detect his probing, let alone block it, nor did he expect Hu Yiqiu and his group to so readily assume a desperate stance.
Then, Meng Youyuan frowned. Although his actions were inappropriate, he was, after all, the vice dean of the academy and in the Saint Realm. Hu Yiqiu and his group’s movements were somewhat disrespectful.
