Chapter 349 (2/2)

“However…at times, when you’re not vicious, you’ll get eaten by others.”

Seeing Mu chen’s nervous and tense state, Dean Tai Cang finally let out a laugh. Sounding a little delightful, he said, “Not bad. Facing a fellow that dared to ridicule the honor and dignity of our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, it’s best to either kill or waste him. If anything happens, I’ll always be able to handle it for you.”

Hearing Dean Tai Cang’s words, Mu Chen became dumbfounded. Unexpectedly, this Dean that had always appeared to be an exceedingly capable and outstanding person had spoken such words. However, while feeling stunned, he had also quietly sighed in relief. From the looks of it, Dean Tai Cang didn’t mind the methods that he had used.

“In reality, this kind of Exchange didn’t have any benefit to us. If they won, they would proclaim their success wantonly without restraint, and use this to smear the name of our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy.”

With a smile, Dean Tai Cang continued speaking, “In the past, we didn’t really care much about it. However, these fellows had come just at the moment when Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong had left the academy. If not for you, we might have truly let them escape with it. Therefore, you can be considered to have made a contribution to our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy. Don’t worry about me thinking about punishing you.”

“Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong have left the academy?” Mu Chen asked in shock.

“Yes. They’ve teamed up and taken the Bounty Mission to kill Mo Longzi,” replied Dean Tai Cang as he faintly nodded his head.

“Mo Longzi…” muttered Mu Chen as his eyes faintly contracted. Previously, he had also met up with that fellow. If not for Shen Cangsheng managing to rush over in time, he might have been in considerable danger. However, as of now, his strength was much more intrepid compared to a few months ago. If he met with Mo Longzi now, it’s also not necessary for the latter to be able to take his life.

“As of now, your experience is, after all, still shallow. In the future, if you wish, you can take this level of a Bounty Mission,” said Dean Tai Cang with a smile. Although Mu Chen’s current strength was already at a considerably intrepid level, he did not plan to allow the latter to undergo an overly dangerous mission. If anything were to happen to him by any chance, it would be quite a big loss for their Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy. After all, compared to Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong, Mu Chen was still just a youth.

“Therefore, what you should do now is strive hard and train. I know about some of your matters in the Spiritual Road. That opponent of yours isn’t simple…” said Dean Tai Cang with a faint smile.

Hearing those words, Mu Chen’s eyes instantly contracted. That opponent of his…was he talking about Ji Xuan?

“That Ji Xuan was personally received by the Dean of the Saint Spiritual Academy. Therefore, the Saint Spiritual Academy would naturally put in great effort to nurture him. Added with his absolutely peak talent, with his Heaven Grade Spiritual Pulse, his future achievements would be quite high. The most outstanding student from the Saint Spiritual Academy in the coming Great Academy Competition might even be him,” replied Dean Tai Cang.

Mu Chen gently nodded his head. He naturally didn’t doubt Ji Xuan’s talent. At that time, people like Jie Ao and Yang Hong were all his loyal followers. This was sufficient to prove the capability and methods of the latter.

In the year within the Spiritual Road, other than Luo Li, who had previously caused a headache for Mu Chen, the only one who was of quite a high threat to him as Ji Xuan. In the end, he had even schemed to have Mu Chen forced out of the Spiritual Road. Those methods and schemes utilised by him were extremely deep and concealed.

As of now, Ji Xuan had already entered the Saint Spiritual Academy, one of the five Great Academies. As of now, compared to his achievements in the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, exactly who among the two of them had the upper hand?

Although Mu Chen wasn’t a person that would seek revenge for the smallest grievances, grudges and gratitude were things that he remembered very clearly. That Ji Xuan was his true enemy, and was even the kind that would send his enemy to death once a chance presented itself to him. Therefore, once they met during the Great Academy Competition, it would definitely be a life-or-death fight.

Once he had the chance, Ji Xuan would definitely not show any mercy. Similarly, Mu Chen would not have the slightest bit of hesitation.

“I know.” Mu Chen replied and nodded his head. He was very clear on how formidable Ji Xuan was. Therefore, he would naturally not relax his vigilance. Against this enemy of his, no one understood him better than Mu Chen.

“The Saint Spiritual Academy would give huge support to Ji Xuan. Since you’re a student of our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, we’ll naturally not do nothing about it.”

With a beaming smile, Dean Tai Cang continued speaking, “I know that you’ve gotten quite a few benefits from Northern Sea, and have a substantial increase in strength. However, it seems that you’re also a Spiritual Array Master, am I right? As of now, you should still be hovering and stagnating at this aspect, right?”

Dean Tai Cang’s eyes were that sharp and acute. With a single look, he could tell that it was seemingly hard for Mu Chen to advance further in this aspect. After all, he was lacking guidance from people.

A faint light flashed within Mu Chen’s eyes as he hastily nodded his head.

“Northern Sea doesn’t even understand a bit about Spiritual Arrays. Therefore, he’s unable to offer any help to you.”

Dean Tai Cang retrieved a jade slip from within his robes, with the words “Tai Cang” seemingly etched onto it. Handing it to Mu Chen, he said, “Tomorrow, you’ll take this jade slip and find Elder Ling Xi. She’s the person with the highest attainments in Spiritual Arrays within our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, and should be able to provide some help to you.”

Hearing those words, Mu Chen was filled with joy. As of now, what he needed most was the guidance of a great Spiritual Array Master. This move by Dean Tai Cang was simply assistance at a timely moment.

“Dean, thank you very much.”

Mu Chen hastily took the jade slip over and voiced his gratitude.

Waving his hand, Dean Tai Cang replied, “There’s no need for thanks. What I need isn’t that, but a Freshman of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy by the name of Mu Chen that is able to suppress the most monstrous talent of the Saint Spiritual Academy during the Great Academy Competition.”

Faintly smiling while looking at Mu Chen, he asked, “So, what do you think? Can you achieve that?”

Clenching the jade slip and giving it a soft rub, an unruly arrogance and the sharpness of a youth rose from the corner of his mouth.

“Please feel relaxed, Dean. During the Great Academy Competition, just leave that Ji Xuan to me.”