Chapter 392: Ancestral Land Trial Begins, the Low-Key River Divine General

In front of the Library, Jiang Chen ran into Chu Yao.

Chu Yao was as gracefully elegant as always, wearing a long dress, and waved to Jiang Chen from afar.

Jiang Chen walked up to her and said, "Senior, is there something you need?"

Chu Yao smiled brightly like a flower, "What's wrong? Can't I come to you when there's nothing?"

Jiang Chen replied softly, "Of course you can."

"Come walk with me…," Chu Yao said, heading toward the Garden, and Jiang Chen said nothing more, following her.

As they walked, Chu Yao said, "I heard about what happened to you recently; Fusishi Jie is dangerous, isn't it?"

Jiang Chen was slightly surprised; he hadn't expected Chu Yao to know that he had become entangled in Fusishi Jie.

This isn't widely known information; even members of the royal family might not be aware.

Chu Yao seemed to sense Jiang Chen's doubt and laughed lightly, "You don't need to know how I found out; the point is, I do know."

"The Ancestral Land of the Creation Academy is about to open now; you should go, right?" Chu Yao continued.

Jiang Chen nodded, not denying.

Chu Yao took out a bottle of elixir and handed it to Jiang Chen, "This is for you."

The liquid in the vial was transparent, shimmering faintly in the sunlight.

Chu Yao explained, "This is called Purification Elixir; it can cleanse all the chaotic aura on your body."

Jiang Chen then understood that Chu Yao knew he was heading to the Creation Academy's Ancestral Land and had specially brought this bottle for him.

It seemed Chu Yao was quite familiar with the Ancestral Land, perhaps having experienced it herself.

"Thank you." Jiang Chen accepted the Purification Elixir without hesitation.

Chu Yao reminded, "You're welcome; this medicine isn't worth much."

Such a miraculous elixir might be quite valuable; how could it be worthless…

Jiang Chen didn't dwell on the matter; after all, neither of them had ever calculated anything.

Jiang Chen thought for a moment, took out several crystals and handed them to Chu Yao, "These are some Elemental Crystals I obtained recently; you might find them useful."

Chu Yao's face lit up with surprise, "I've made a profit again."

She smiled brilliantly, yet still carried a hint of elegance.

Jiang Chen gave a slight smile, "It's not a transaction."

"Of course not!" Chu Yao promptly gathered the Elemental Crystals.

The two were like long-time friends, never fussing over money or the like.

Spending time with Chu Yao felt comfortable.

Chu Yao's words were always spot‑on, and she constantly considered others in her speech.

Her voice was gentle and melodious, never tiring to hear.

Chu Yao knew Jiang Chen had gone to Fusishi Jie, but she didn't inquire about the details.

Jiang Chen guessed Chu Yao's family background was extraordinary, and likewise made no further inquiries.

Their interaction was plain as water, yet naturally harmonious.

Two days later, the island where the Creation Academy stood suddenly blasted a beam of White Light straight into the sky.

The White Light was stronger than sunlight, clearly visible even in broad daylight.

The island seemed to revive, rippling with ring after ring of energy, stirring colossal waves.

Amid the waves, rumbling booms echoed continuously.

The Creation Academy's Teleportation Array lit up, and batches of people and mounts arrived at the academy.

Although there were only thirty slots, more than thirty people came.

Many came accompanied by senior family members; this opportunity also served as a rare gathering for the elders of the major families.

The juniors entered the Ancestral Land, while the elders could drink tea and chat outside it, reminiscing about past glories.

Jiang Chen had already returned to the Creation Academy last night, meditating alone in a secluded spot.

The Purification Elixir Chu Yao gave him had been taken, and now his aura was impeccably pure, cleaner than a hundred baths.

It was a purity that radiated from within, preventing any foreign aura from contaminating him.

According to the elixir's properties, this state could last about ten days, enough for him to complete the entire Ancestral Land journey.

When the White Light shot upward, Jiang Chen opened his eyes and looked into the distance.

The White Light connected heaven and earth, as if it were about to pierce the sky.

He could feel that as the White Light rose, an unusual aura spread across the entire island.

The aura was ancient and vast, yet teemed with vitality.

Jiang Chen was also filled with curiosity about the Creation Academy's Ancestral Land.

He had once seen some origins of the Ancestral Land in the royal Secret Treasury.

It wasn't that the Creation Academy came first and then the Ancestral Land.

On the contrary, the Ancestral Land existed first, and the Creation Academy was built atop it.

In fact, long ago the Creation Academy was once the top of the three colleges of Shenlong University.

The soaring White Light gradually faded, and the academy grew livelier as more people kept teleporting in.

Jiang Chen checked the time, found it about right, and rose to head to the designated spot.

The Ancestral Land opened, and the Creation Academy secured only ten slots.

It seemed many, but compared with the hundreds of students in the academy, ten slots were far insufficient.

Every year there is an assessment and selection, plus daily task performance, to finally decide which families receive the ten slots.

Especially this year, Jiang Chen had already booked one slot, leaving only nine slots to be allocated.

Some people have some complaints about this, but it's useless.

Jiang Chen's identity, his achievements are displayed there.

If even he cannot obtain a slot, then who in the whole Creation Academy would be qualified?

The Creation Academy's team has already finished assembling.

Nine trainees stand side by side, and their Essence Qi Spirit has all reached the pinnacle.

Yi Qianfan stands in front of the nine, his Divine-level Strongman's aura is unmistakable.

The nine trainees look at Yi Qianfan, their eyes filled with envy and admiration.

Anyone who can become a Divine-level Strongman is without exception a true Heavenly Pride.

Jiang Chen slowly walks over, drawing the trainees' attention.

"It is Divine General Jiang."

"He finally came; I thought he had forgotten."

"How could he forget? He joined our Creation Academy, and it was for this slot."

"Slots were already few; I didn't expect him to take one away."

The trainees murmur, and many of them have complaints and dissatisfaction toward Jiang Chen.

There's nothing they can do, because Jiang Chen jeopardized their interests.

"Silence!" Yi Qianfan lightly commands, and the nine instantly shut their mouths.

Yi Qianfan's word here is unchallengeable; no one dares to utter a single rebuttal.

At this moment, Jiang Chen in Yi Qianfan's eyes appears in a different light.

In his view, Jiang Chen is completely transparent, his aura pure and flawless, one could say he is pure to the utmost.

Compared with the other trainees, it's a world apart.

Even he can only barely reach this level.

Jiang Chen approaches Yi Qianfan, "Dean, I have arrived."

Yi Qianfan smiles, "Divine General Jiang..."

Jiang Chen shakes his head, "Today you are the Dean, I am your trainee; just call me Jiang Chen."

Yi Qianfan understands Jiang Chen's meaning, "Then please, Student Jiang Chen, stand properly in the formation; once everyone is gathered, I will activate the ancestral land."

"Alright."

Jiang Chen walks into the formation, sees Lin Tian Ce, "Good day, senior."

Lin Tian Ce feels a surprised honor, "Divine General Jiang, greetings."

Jiang Chen laughs, "Senior, we are classmates; no need for such formality. See, I'm not even wearing the Military Badge."

Jiang Chen's shoulders are empty; indeed he is not wearing it.

That also shows he does not wish to pursue any special treatment.

Lin Tian Ce, with a smile, "Very well, Lin God... Junior Jiang, how have you prepared this time?"

Jiang Chen says, "No need to prepare anything; go with the fate."

Lin Tian Ce nods, "Given Junior Jiang's strength, indeed no preparation is needed."

Others only know Jiang Chen is strong, but Lin Tian Ce knows exactly how strong Jiang Chen truly is.

Not to mention being unbeatable among peers; in Lin Tian Ce's eyes, below Level 70 there is likely no one who can match Jiang Chen.

Even above Level 80, one must defeat him to know.

Jiang Chen has killed a Dragon War General, which is solid Level 70 strength.

More people gradually arrived, and a group, guided by the Academy's instructor, walked over, monsters.

The arrivals are of all ages; the elders are basically Elite Professionals above Level 80, each exuding a heavy aura.

Jiang Chen sees Lin Zhenzi from afar, not expecting Lin Zhenzi to come personally.

Lin Caier follows beside, and upon seeing Jiang Chen, her small face instantly lights up with a radiant smile.

Lin Caier is beautiful and cute.

That smile, like blooming flowers, attracted many gazes.

Many young people from other families, when they see Lin Caier, their eyes sparkle, drawn by her beauty.

Yi Qianfan, upon seeing Lin Zhenzi, immediately steps forward to greet.

Lin Caier can no longer wait, like a butterfly she flies into Jiang Chen's embrace.

Truly, a day apart feels like three autumns.