Chapter 2443: Chapter 2447: You Really Came
"Young Jiang, you haven’t wronged me in any way. It’s this old man who has wronged you. If I had the power to reach the heavens, who would care about academy rules, who would care if it affected the academy? If anyone dared bully my disciple, I’d just crush them!"
A moment later, Hu Yiqiu reached out and patted Jiang Chen on the shoulder, saying words a senior of the academy ought not to utter.
Yet, none of the crowd criticized him because Hu Yiqiu merely spoke a truth, a truth most would abide by!
This is the world of cultivators!
"Master, since you understand, you mustn’t become despondent. I’m still waiting for you to become that great powerhouse, so I can indulge recklessly!"
Jiang Chen smiled slightly, the concern subtle in his eyes as he looked at Hu Yiqiu.
Hu Yiqiu’s recent state made him a bit worried.
"You little rascal."
Hu Yiqiu smiled contentedly, boastfully saying, "Don’t worry. In the not-so-distant future, with your master guarding you, you’ll be free to play around in this Nether Realm!"
"Great!"
Jiang Chen nodded firmly.
Turning to Sang Zhenye and his wife, Jiang Chen murmured, "Dear teachers, I won’t be coming to the academy for now. I want to go somewhere to train, and a year from now, before visiting my master, I’ll definitely return to the academy to see all of you."
"Good."
Sang Zhenye and his wife didn’t say much, lightly nodding.
Jiang Chen turned and approached the young man in black, bowing deeply, "Teacher, I apologize for leaving right after receiving your greeting gift. I..."
"Eh, spare me the sentimentality; train well. You said you’d be back in a year, right? I know what you mean. I’ll get the slot you need, just focus on your cultivation."
The young man in black waved his hand, secretly transmitting, "Kid, after you’ve integrated all your understanding of the Great Dao into your Great Dao Wheel of Light, then condense the Dao seeds to break through the Void Refinement Realm. Only then will your Dao seed be a truly perfect Dao seed!"
Jiang Chen’s heart stirred and he nodded lightly.
"Alright, enough sentiment. When are you leaving? I’ll escort you out of the Demonic Beast Forest."
The young man in black asked gently.
"Senior, I’ll escort them."
Hu Yiqiu replied, cupping his hands towards the young man in black.
"Alright, you escort them then."
The young man in black glanced at Jiang Chen, noticing his interest, casually waving his hand.
"Young Jiang, let’s go. I understand, apart from those few students who arrived with us and us old fellows, you don’t really have any particular attachment to Changling Academy. Would you like to head back to bid farewell to Wu Hen and the others?"
Hu Yiqiu gently beckoned.
"No need, I’ll be back in a year!"
Jiang Chen smiled, shaking his head, then turned to Su Ruoyun, "Senior Su, could you please convey a message to Elder Su Qingluan for me? Tell her that Jiang Chen has regrettably failed to live up to her expectations and cannot learn the Spirit Array from her, I hope she forgives me."
"Hmm."
Su Ruoyun looked at Jiang Chen with a complex expression, lightly nodding.
"Master, let’s go! Senior Brother, let’s escort our Junior Brother together!"
Jiang Chen turned to Hu Yiqiu and Yun Tao.
Both nodded in agreement.
The four turned and headed towards the hall’s entrance, looking at no one else.
Swish! Swish!
Suddenly, two jade pendants flew towards Jiang Chen almost simultaneously.
Jiang Chen turned and caught the jade pendants with his hand.
"Kid, keep this for your protection."
The young man in black spoke softly.
"Consider this a meeting gift from your grandmaster. I have nothing else, but these old bones can still move a bit."
Elder Zhu also smiled and advised.
"Thank you, Grandmaster; thank you, Teacher!"
Jiang Chen put away the jade pendants, bowing deeply to both.
"Off you go."
Elder Zhu waved his hand.
Jiang Chen nodded, the four once again heading towards the hall’s entrance.
Watching the four leave the hall, the crowd fell silent.
Taiyuan Chancellor looked at the young man in black in astonishment.
It wasn’t surprising to him that Elder Zhu would gift Jiang Chen a Protective Jade Amulet, but given the young man in black’s temperament, when his disciple, with minimal power, went out to train, he only gave a single offensive talisman for protection. The Protective Jade Amulet offers not just defense, it physically relocates the person to safety, which...
A hint of wonder appeared in Chancellor Taiyuan’s eyes, suddenly feeling something was off.
After a while, Elder Zhu turned to Chancellor Taiyuan, "Chancellor, do you have some time? I’d like to have a chat with you."
Chancellor Taiyuan was momentarily stunned, then gave a bitter smile, realizing it was likely a situation settled with fists.
Though aware it wouldn’t be a friendly chat, Chancellor Taiyuan nodded.
Knowing Elder Zhu’s nature, Taiyuan understood that this offer was already generous. If he refused, Elder Zhu would act directly; no one in the academy could restrain him except his master.
"Great, I also have matters to discuss with Taiyuan. Together then!"
The young man in black looked coincidentally aware.
Chancellor Taiyuan’s expression twitched; he doubted the young man in black misunderstood Elder Zhu’s intentions of "chatting." Knowing full well, he still agreed to join, which...
The bitter smile deepened on Chancellor Taiyuan’s face!
Swish, swish, swish!
The three exchanged no more words, their figures flashing out and disappearing from the hall.
Su Ruoyun’s eyes darted, her figure flashing as she chased after them. The rest of the crowd exchanged glances and returned to their own tasks, but collectively made a silent decision that today’s events must remain unspoken.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
Before anyone left the hall, subtle but intensely chaotic auras descended from high above.
"Elder Zhu’s really getting to fight comfortably today!"
Many Pill Masters silently complained to themselves before continuing their tasks.
"Is Elder Zhu having a temper tantrum today? What’s going on?"
"No idea; maybe Vice Chancellor Meng angered him again!"
"Even the chancellor ended up being collateral damage, so let’s tread carefully!"
"Let’s leave, no more watching. That figure’s present, so no need to worry—let them fight. If we keep watching, Elder Zhu’s bad temper might turn on us for sparring, which wouldn’t be good!"
In the sky, an array of subtle yet profoundly deep figures murmured a few words, dispersing rapidly.
In the distant void above, the man in black watched the entwined pair of light shapes, his irritation mounting.
Boom!
An explosive sound rang out, the two light shapes splitting for a moment.
"I’m coming!"
The young man in black couldn’t hold back, shouting loudly, disappearing from his place and reappearing before Chancellor Taiyuan.
"Master, you’re really coming?"
Chancellor Taiyuan cried out in shock.
Bang!
His reply—a straight punch—landed heavily on his left eye.
Swish!
Chancellor Taiyuan flew off swiftly.
