Chapter 2451: Chapter 2454: Give Chase
Boom!
The sound of an explosion rang out as the bloody light was dispersed by the Thunderous Force, transforming into a mist of blood, yet it still rushed towards Jiang Chen and the other two.
"I’ll handle it!"
Jiang Chen spoke softly, a flash of bloody radiance emanating from his forehead, instantly enveloping the blood mist within it.
The blood mist trembled slightly, and a cold, severe voice emerged from within, "How bold! Dare to kill a disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect. I have memorized your aura!"
As soon as the words fell, the blood mist suddenly lost its spirit and plummeted towards the ground.
Jiang Chen furrowed his brow slightly, retracting the Blood Fiend Force, a serious look appearing in his eyes.
"This is bad! This is a Blood Soul Mark unique to the Inner Ring Twelve Sects. The Spirit Sword Sect must definitely know we killed these three people!"
Jin Hu suddenly realized something and exclaimed in shock.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen nodded slightly and calmly said, "If they know, they know. Let’s go."
Calling out, Jiang Chen turned and leapt towards the inner part of the plains.
"This..."
Jin Hu was momentarily stunned, surprised by Jiang Chen’s calm reaction.
"Let’s go!"
Yan Hu patted Jin Hu’s shoulder and followed Jiang Chen.
Jin Hu scratched his head, gritted his teeth, and followed after them.
Aware that Jin Hu had caught up, Jiang Chen smiled slightly, but a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes.
He had heard of the Inner Ring Twelve Sects, a term for the strongest twelve sects in the vast Inner Ring region, an indication of how powerful the Spirit Sword Sect was.
This couldn’t help but make Jiang Chen take note, but although he was mindful, he had no regrets killing Zhang Chuzhi and others. If the Spirit Sword Sect dared to come encircle them in the Ruins Plains, he feared no one!
While Jiang Chen was training in the Ruins Plains, Changling Academy was in an uproar.
Jiang Chen’s departure wasn’t widely announced. Initially, only a few like Yun Tao knew, but as time passed, more and more people heard about it until the entire academy knew that the top newcomer had left.
"What the hell was Jiang Chen thinking?"
"I don’t know! But I heard he suffered some unfair treatment, and his mentor Elder Zhu even fought with the chancellor!"
"Really? Impossible! Jiang Chen performed so well, why would he face unfair treatment?!"
"I think it’s because of Vice Dean Meng. I heard that Vice Dean Meng was stripped of his position and demoted to an ordinary Inner Court Elder because of Jiang Chen!"
"Wow! This guy is amazing! He even managed to bring down a vice dean, incredible!"
Once the news spread, discussions erupted throughout the academy.
Jiang Chen had gained a huge reputation, and since Changling Academy’s founding, no one had passed through three testing areas continuously during the entrance competition, nor had anyone united all new students to thoroughly trounce the senior students within days of enrolling.
Therefore, news of Jiang Chen’s departure became a topic of discussion for everyone in the academy.
Atop a mountain in the Inner Court.
Hu Yiqiu, Sang Zhenye, and Wu Xianxia sat together.
"Elder Hu, how is your injury?"
Hu Yiqiu inquired softly to Wu Xianxia.
Since Jiang Chen left, Wu Xianxia had been in seclusion, only ending it today.
"Almost healed."
Wu Xianxia’s words were still sparse, but she continued, "Jiang Chen, has left?"
"He’s gone."
Hu Yiqiu nodded gently, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
"Looks like you think the same as I do."
Catching Hu Yiqiu’s expression, Sang Zhenye spoke softly, eyes filled with hope as well.
"No wonder neither of you tried to stop him. You had this in mind!"
Hu Yiqiu chuckled softly as he spoke.
Whoosh!
A streak of light landed on the mountain summit, revealing the figure of a scholarly middle-aged man, none other than the Taiyuan Chancellor.
"Taiyuan Chancellor!"
Sang Zhenye and his wife rose to greet him.
Hu Yiqiu glanced at the Taiyuan Chancellor, turned his head away, and ignored him.
"Still angry, drunkard?"
The Taiyuan Chancellor paid no mind. In terms of seniority, he and Hu Yiqiu were of the same generation, but given Jiang Chen’s relationship with the black-shirted youth...
"Call me Uncle!"
Hu Yiqiu glared at the Taiyuan Chancellor and spoke irritably.
The Taiyuan Chancellor grinned, glaring back at Hu Yiqiu, "Want to know about Jiang Chen?"
"Hmm? That kid’s news?"
Hu Yiqiu’s eyes widened, staring intently at the Taiyuan Chancellor.
Sang Zhenye and his companion quickly turned their concerned gazes over.
"The Necrotic Tide in the Abandoned Plains has fully erupted. Judging by the situation, it will likely last about half a year. The academy plans to select a group of outstanding disciples of the Divine Infant Realm Peak and the Void Refinement Realm to train in the plains."
The Taiyuan Chancellor straightened his expression, adopting a businesslike attitude: "Because of the special nature of the Abandoned Plains, the academy decided to send Unity Realm Stage Elders to guard the Abandoned Town to prevent students from being looted by forces outside the Abandoned Plains. The Elder Council decided to send you, Elder Jiu, and Elder Meng Changde to lead!"
"What? Are you kidding? You want me to lead with him? Aren’t you afraid I’ll kill him?"
Hu Yiqiu’s face changed, shouting angrily, "I’m not going unless you allow me to kill him!"
"Elder Meng Changde leading is his punishment for bullying Jiang Chen. After all, you know what kind of place the Abandoned Town is. Having you lead is due to your strength; at the Integration Realm Peak, you can deter others."
The Taiyuan Chancellor seemed not to hear Hu Yiqiu, explaining on his own.
"I said I’m not going!"
Hu Yiqiu glared at the Taiyuan Chancellor, "Get someone else. There’s more than one of us at the Unity Realm Stage Peak in the academy, and you want to team me with Meng Changde? What are you thinking?"
"Alright then, I’ll find someone else!"
The Taiyuan Chancellor only seemed to hear Hu Yiqiu’s objection now, not attempting to persuade him, and turned away, walking slowly down the mountain path, muttering, "Seems like Jiang Chen went into the Abandoned Plains. I wonder if he’ll gain anything in there?"
Whoosh!
Hu Yiqiu’s expression changed, quickly appearing in front of the Taiyuan Chancellor.
"Elder Jiu, interested in going now?"
The Taiyuan Chancellor asked with a smile.
"Quit the nonsense. When are we leaving?"
Hu Yiqiu stared straight at the Taiyuan Chancellor.
"In a few days, the students heading to train in the Abandoned Plains haven’t been decided yet."
The Taiyuan Chancellor softly replied.
"Three days, no more than three days, or I’ll go alone if you’re not ready!"
Hu Yiqiu raised three fingers, waving them in front of Taiyuan.
"Alright."
