Chapter 2413 - 2417: Truly Generous

"Alright, since you’ve made your choice, I respect your decision."

Wu Zhengfeng gave a nod of appreciation to the departing Fire Phoenix group, then turned to Sun Qianshan’s trio, "How do you three plan to battle?"

"I’ll withdraw too, even though I’m a bit unwilling, they are indeed stronger than me!"

The student from Changlan Academy at the Divine Infant Realm Early Stage spoke softly. In the recent hundred-meter trial, he was the last of the three to reach the endpoint, barely making it just before time ran out.

"Very well, it seems there’s no need to choose a battle method now. The first student of the Mid Divine Infant Realm has emerged, Jiang Chen from Changlin Academy!"

Wu Zhengfeng glanced at Jiang Chen and announced, before continuing, "Now, let the two students at the Divine Infant Realm Early Stage face off one-on-one!"

"Congratulations to Master Jian, the title of the branch academy remains secure!"

"Congratulations to Master Jian!"

At the foot of the mountain, the deans of various academies cupped their fists towards Jian Wuheng and congratulated him.

Jian Wuheng turned and returned their salute.

"Just keeping the title is not enough."

Hu Yiqiu chuckled lightly, "This time, Changlin Academy is aiming to secure the main academy’s support resources. Although they might not take them all, securing half seems possible."

Everyone paused, glanced at the remaining students, and their lips twitched slightly.

Lu Wangcheng and the others showed a helpless yet bitter smile; the students of this year’s Changlin Academy were truly formidable!

Boom!

A rumble in the light curtain drew everyone’s attention. Sun Qianshan from Longhe Academy had been knocked to the ground by Cai Jianlin from Changming Academy, and the first of the Divine Infant Realm Early Stage had been determined.

Seeing this, Zhang Jiucheng heaved a sigh of relief, considering the situation this year, capturing a first place in their realm was already quite good; Changlan Academy was now out of the running for first place in the same realm.

Inside the Trial Grounds.

Sun Qianshan got up from the ground, shook his head with a wry smile, and turned to Jiang Chen, "Senior Jiang Chen, I’m sorry, I lost."

"No worries, as long as you tried your best. Once you’re out of here, come to me with Qing Yang and the others, I have something to discuss with you."

Jiang Chen spoke with a gentle smile.

Sun Qianshan, along with Feng Qingyang and others, brightened their eyes. They naturally knew what Jiang Chen was going to talk about, it was surely about the method of controlling power that Jiang Chen had promised.

"The first among the Divine Infant Realm Early Stage peers is Cai Jianlin from Changming Academy."

Wu Zhengfeng announced, then turned to Yun Tao and Cheng Kang, "It’s your turn now!"

"Senior, good luck!"

"Good luck, Senior Yun!"

Jiang Chen and his group cheered Yun Tao on.

"Junior Brother, perhaps you won’t need to act again."

Yun Tao smiled at Jiang Chen, moved through the crowd, and looked towards Cheng Kang.

Cheng Kang walked solemnly to face Yun Tao. After the recent hundred-meter trial, he no longer underestimated anyone; Yun Tao before him was a formidable opponent!

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, their battle began.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Roaring sounds erupted one after another, and the Great Dao Divine Light flashed in succession as the two engaged in an intense fight.

"Yun Tao, if you can take this strike from me, I’ll consider it my loss!"

After battling for a while, Cheng Kang shouted, his entire body bursting forth with the blazing aura of the Fire Path. The fiery Great Dao Divine Light soared into the sky, condensing into a Flame Python above.

"Flame Python Shakes the Sky!"

Roar!

The Flame Python, carrying immense momentum, ferociously charged at Yun Tao.

Yun Tao’s expression turned serious, a dazzling earthy-yellow Great Dao Divine Light lit up on him. As soon as it appeared, it directly merged into the giant sword in his hand, while the Spiritual Power within him surged into the sword.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The giant sword trembled violently, with a fierce aura emanating from it.

The surrounding crowd’s faces changed, as Sun Qianshan, Cai Jianlin, Jian Wuheng, and others stepped back a few paces; the tremendous attacks the two executed were so terrifying, they felt an overwhelming sense of threat!

"Sword of Thick Earth!"

Nameless Sword Technique’s Thick Earth Sword!

This was precisely the move Jiang Chen taught Yun Tao.

Swish!

An overwhelming feeling suddenly filled the space, as a massive sword radiating a fierce aura appeared above Yun Tao’s head. The moment it appeared, it whistled through the air, rapidly charging at the Flame Python.

Rumble!

The intense roar ensued, with the giant sword and Flame Python clashing and both exploding, a turbulent Qi Force spreading outward.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Wu Zhengfeng and other seniors simultaneously acted, unleashing the Power of the Great Dao to form a splendid protective barrier, shielding Jiang Chen and other students within.

Whoosh!

Thud!

A figure was blown out from the explosion, landing heavily at Jiang Chen and others’ feet, spitting a mouthful of blood.

"Senior!"

"Senior Yun!"

"Yun Tao!"

The crowd exclaimed in astonishment, Jiang Chen quickly rushed out of the barrier, swiftly supporting Yun Tao.

As the tumultuous aura dissipated, Cheng Kang landed among the crowd with a pale face, casting a wary glance at Yun Tao.

"I lost!"

Yun Tao glanced at Cheng Kang, then turned to Jiang Chen, "Looks like you’ll still have to step in!"

"Don’t worry, leave it to me!"

Jiang Chen nodded gently.

"If it weren’t for the restriction on the operation of Spiritual Power here, preventing you from fully mobilizing it, the outcome might have been uncertain!"

Cheng Kang looked at Yun Tao, hesitated for a moment, but decided to voice his thoughts.

The crowd was slightly taken aback, then understood their point.

Yun Tao’s previous strike had integrated Spiritual Power in his attack, and in the Trial Grounds, Spiritual Power was heavily suppressed, amounting to less than one-third of their usual capacity.

This was still because of their proximity to the Spiritual Spring; beyond a hundred meters from the spring, not a trace of Spiritual Power could emerge from the body, it could only be used to mobilize the power of the Great Dao without any offensive capacity.

"A loss is a loss, however, even though I’ve lost, my Changlin Academy has not!"

Yun Tao nonchalantly waved his hand, eloquently stating with confidence.

Wu Zhengfeng glanced at them, spoke softly, "Is anyone challenging Cheng Kang? If not, then the first of the Late Divine Infant Realm belongs to him!"

"Wait, Senior Cheng Kang is not in good condition right now, challenging him immediately would be unfair."

Jiang Chen spoke softly.

Cheng Kang looked at Jiang Chen, his eyes showing a hint of wariness. He sat cross-legged, beginning to recover with the Spiritual Power diffusing from the Spiritual Spring.

"Take it, although you can’t use Spiritual Power to attack, utilizing it to mobilize the Great Dao is quite exhausting too!"

Jiang Chen stepped over to Cheng Kang, produced an elixir, and handed it over.

"Four-Pattern Spirit-Nourishing Elixir!?"

"Whoa, Jiang Chen is really generous!"

Seeing the elixir in Jiang Chen’s hand, several seniors gasped in surprise.

However, the new students were merely intrigued rather than shocked; after all, Jiang Chen, who could casually give away a Sixth-grade Rejuvenation Pill, wasn’t going to cause a stir by taking out a Four-Pattern Spirit-Nourishing Elixir, even if it was Four-Pattern.