The fervent atmosphere within Hokuang Reiwon lasted for a full three days, before gradually calming down. However, after this, everyone could feel some changes in the atmosphere within the academy. In the past, there would still be infighting between the various factions. However, as the Great Spiritual Academy Tournament half a year later neared, the infighting had quietly weakened. This was especially true after Dean Tai Cang explained the current situation within Hokuang Reiwon, causing the emotions of quite a few students to surge. Since they were members of Hokuang Reiwon, they would naturally have to work hard and fight for its glory.
Therefore, everyone was seriously cultivating with all their might. Some of the elite students that were close to the top ten ranks of the Heavenly Rankings were constantly charging towards the top ten ranks of the Heavenly Rankings in an attempt to obtain the qualifications to enter the "Gate of the Northern Heavens". Although they were aware of the dangers present within, not a single one of them would shrink back at this very moment.
Three days later, it was time for Mu Chen to leave Hokuang Reiwon to participate in the most important event within the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent.
Within the small building in the Freshman region, after making his preparations, Mu Chen turned his head towards Luo Li, who was beside him, and said with a smile, "Let's go."
Although there was only one quota for Hokuang Reiwon to participate, Luo Li had decided to follow Mu Chen, with Mu Chen not objecting to it. After all, being able to be together with Luo Li was something that he could not wish for more.
With a faint smile, Luo Li gently nodded her head, before shooting out. Transforming into two rays of light, they streaked across the horizon, heading straight towards the giant majestic hall at the centre of Hokuang Reiwon. There, Dean Tai Cang and the other Elders were already waiting for them.
Mu Chen and Luo Li descended from the air. Mu Chen's gaze swept across Dean Tai Cang, before pausing slightly stunned on the dean's side. There was a beautiful girl in a white dress standing there, giving off a cold and indifferent aura. It was Ling Xi.
Mu Chen found it strange that Ling Xi would appear here. After all, in Hokuang Reiwon, although Ling Xi had the title of Elder Chang, she rarely participated in the matters of Hokuang Reiwon.
As if she had sensed Mu Chen's doubtful gaze, Ling Xi gave a faint smile. Her cold and indifferent demeanor completely disappeared at this moment. This caused some of the Elders to be somewhat stunned. After all, they were well aware of Ling Xi's unapproachable character. In the entire Hokuang Reiwon, she had never smiled at anyone.
Yet, right now, she was actually smiling so gently at Mu Chen. This caused them to be taken aback.
"This time, I'll be following you guys to the Divine Spiritual Mountain," said Ling Xi with a faint smile.
"Haha. Elder Chang, Ling Xi's strength is extraordinary. With her following us, we should be much safer."
Replied Dean Tai Cang with a smile. Truthfully speaking, he was also extremely astonished that Ling Xi would take the initiative to request to follow them. Nevertheless, he didn't obstruct her. After all, having an additional person would mean more safety. Although there shouldn't be any blind influences in the Northern Heavens Continent that would dare to have any ideas about their Hokuang Reiwon, it was always better to be a little more cautious.
As he spoke, Dean Tai Cang shot a profound look towards Mu Chen. Ling Xi, who usually didn't care about the matters within the academy, had suddenly wanted to follow them. No matter how one looked at it, it was related to Mu Chen. Furthermore, this accompanying clearly had the intention of protecting him.
Ling Xi had actually taken the initiative to protect Mu Chen?
This was an extremely inconceivable matter within Dean Tai Cang's eyes. After all, he had a rather good understanding of Ling Xi's coldness and indifference. From his point of view, even if Hokuang Reiwon were to be destroyed, Ling Xi might not have too much of an emotional fluctuation. Therefore, he felt that her being so considerate to protect Mu Chen was a little too far-fetched.
However, although he was astonished, Dean Tai Cang didn't try to investigate the relationship between Mu Chen and Ling Xi. Although, from the looks of it, the relationship between the two might not be that simple.
Noticing Dean Tai Cang's gaze, Mu Chen instantly cursed in his heart, before tilting his head to look at Luo Li. The latter's exquisite porcelain-like face was still as tranquil as before. In fact, upon noticing Ling Xi's beautiful gaze, she even gave a faint smile. However, when she slightly tilted her head, the young girl's red lips slightly moved, before a faint voice was transmitted into Mu Chen's ears.
"It's pretty attractive, huh."
Feeling slightly awkward, Mu Chen could only give a dry cough as he replied, "Don't let your thoughts run wild. Elder sister Ling Xi is just a little worried."
Luo Li declined to comment, while an indescribable feeling surfaced within her bright eyes, causing Mu Chen to feel as though he was unable to explain himself.
"Since everyone's here, let's get moving."
With a wave of his hand, Dean Tai Cang interrupted the quiet conversation between the young lovers, before shooting into the air. At the same time, hallmaster Mo You, Elder Zhu Tian and Elder Jue also followed suit. Obviously, Hokuang Reiwon viewed the Divine Spiritual Mountain with extreme importance. Not only had the dean moved out, even the two Heavenly Seated Elders, Elder Jue had also moved out. This line-up was rather tyrannical.
"Follow me. If not, we won't be able to keep up."
Walking towards Mu Chen and Luo Li, a sweet smile appeared on her face. With a wave of her jade-like hand, a halo akin to a compass shot out from her sleeve, before floating in the air.
"Then I'll have to trouble Elder Ling Xi and Elder Jue." Luo Li gently nodded her head.
"If you don't mind, you can call me elder sister Ling Xi like Mu Chen does. If I meet Aunt Jing in the future, I'll be able to talk about you with her."
Ling Xi's beautiful eyes gently sized up Luo Li. However, even with her picky eyes, she was unable to find even the slightest flaw on the young girl before her. It's no wonder why Mu Chen would like such a girl.
A faint shade of red surfaced on Luo Li's beautiful face. She had already heard about some matters regarding Ling Xi from Mu Chen, and naturally knew that the Aunt Jing she was talking about should be Mu Chen's mother.
"Elder sister Ling Xi."
A faint smile appeared on Luo Li's face. Although she didn't like to curry favor with others, she was able to feel the protective intent that Ling Xi had for Mu Chen. Therefore, she wasn't stingy with the favourable impression that was born from this.
Only then did Ling Xi smile. Pulling Luo Li's little hand, she shot towards the compass like halo. Seeing this, Mu Chen hastily followed after them.
As they appeared in the air, countless students in the distance focused their attention on them. Clearly, they knew that Mu Chen would be leaving Hokuang Reiwon today to head towards the Northern Heavens Continent to represent their Spiritual Academy and participate in the greatest event of the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent.
On the mountain peak, Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong shot into the air, before sending a smile towards Mu Chen. "Mu Chen, this time, the face of our Hokuang Reiwon will depend on you."
Solemnly nodding his head, Mu Chen replied, "Don't worry. Regardless of who it is, I won't give up so easily."
Hearing this, Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong both gave a smile. They were originally the most outstanding students within the academy, and should be the ones to take action in such a matter. However, the current reality was somewhat cruel. Due to their age and the amount of time they had spent cultivating, there was already some distance between them and the younger generation at the apex of the Northern Heavens Continent. Therefore, they had no choice but to transfer this responsibility to Mu Chen. Although there were some complicated feelings within their hearts, they still sincerely hoped that Mu Chen would be able to obtain another miracle in the Divine Spiritual Mountain.
After all, being a member of Hokuang Reiwon, they were bound together for good or bad.
Sending a smile towards Mu Chen, Dean Tai Cang replied, "Just do your best when the time comes. This grand event will be transmitted to the academy at the same time. At that time, everyone will be able to see your performance and cheer for you."
Hearing that, Mu Chen slightly gawked, before giving a helpless smile. This truly caused him to feel some pressure. At that time, every single one of his actions would be displayed in front of everyone's eyes. Looks like I have to give it my all. If not, if I end up in a sorry state, it would truly be unsightly.
"Let's go."
Giving a wave of his sleeve, Dean Tai Cang didn't continue speaking. In the next instant, boundless Spiritual Energy gushed out from the world, causing the space before him to distort and distort. Unexpectedly, a gigantic spatial passageway was formed, with Dean Tai Cang taking the lead and stepping into the spatial vortex.
Following closely behind him, Mu Chen and his group followed suit. As the space distorted, it completely devoured their figures. In the next instant, the spatial fluctuations dissipated, causing the horizon to once again return to its calm state. However, the figures present had already completely disappeared.
"I wonder exactly what kind of results Mu Chen will be able to obtain this time."
Looking towards the direction where they had disappeared, Shen Cangsheng gave a smile and said, "It's said that there might be people at the apex of the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent that have come in contact with the" Three Sovereign Disasters "."
Nodding his head, Li Xuantong muttered, "Three Sovereign Disasters, huh. Truly, they're extremely troublesome."
That kind of strength was already climbing the path of a Sovereign, and was much, much stronger than a Heavenly Completion Stage.
"However, I don't think that that fellow will fail," said Li Xuantong with a sudden smile.
"After all, over the past year, I've become somewhat numb to the things that he's done. Back then, he was a fellow that had to use his full strength to receive three of my moves. Now, he's not even able to match up to me."
With a smile, Shen Cangsheng raised his head and looked towards the vast and empty sky, while muttering to himself within his heart.
Mu Chen, everyone from our Hokuang Reiwon is watching you this time. Let us see exactly how far you can go!
When you return, the Overlord of the Heavenly Rankings will truly be you.
(Sorry for being a few minutes late.)
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