Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The Spirit Clan occupied the Three Middle Realms, but it was still controlled by humans, and they handed over their Supreme Spirit Skills to the three great academies.
The three great academies held the Supreme Spirit Skills, and it was up to them to decide whether a Spirit was qualified to cultivate them. Each academy supervised different Spirit Clans.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The Ice Spirit Clan was supervised by the Abundance Land Academy, and this was the reason why Ye Xue had joined it.
âHeâs using his position for personal gain,â Jiang Chen sneered coldly. He proceeded toward the Abundance Land Academy.
Yao Yuntong wanted to dissuade him from doing anything rash, but she immediately realized that would be impossible. She remained silent.
When Jiang Chen arrived at the Abundance Land Academy, he was treated differently to how he had been previously. He wasnât belittled as before, and no one targeted him. Most people were looking at him in reverence.
Yao Yuntong had told Jiang Chen that the three great academiesâ upper echelons held the greatest authority and power in the Heavenly Martial Arts Realm, and the armyâs big shots were a part of them.
Li Changqing was from a great faction, and some members of his family held a position in the Abundance Land Academy. This made him seem like a heavenly prince living among students. Even though his ranking was low, no one dared to belittle him.
Li Changqing stopped his secluded cultivation. He had made satisfactory progress with his Realm Level and Martial Doctrine. He was about to go and chase his target to show off. Before he could, he learned of what had happened recently.
It was Xiao Tianyu, who had been waiting for a long time to do so, who informed him of what had happened. Since Xiao Tianyu had been defeated by Jiang Chen in the Extreme Doctrine Martial Arts Club, he had been looking for an opportunity to take revenge. Defeating Xiao Tianyu had been just the beginning for Jiang Chen, but it had allowed Xiao Tianyu to realize that it was impossible for him to catch up with Jiang Chen. Therefore, he was placing all his hopes on Li Changqing.
âIs what you have said true?â Upon learning of Jiang Chenâs relationship with Ye Xue, Li Changqingâs expression became gloomy. When he heard that Jiang Chen had killed Ji Hai and Yang Jing, he was startled. However, he didnât cower and went to look for Ye Xue while Xian Tianyu looked on expectantly.
Li Changqing was still trying in vain to get this goddess-like woman. However, Ye Xue treated him coldly as before. Nothing in her manner had changed since he started his secluded cultivation. She didnât care about him at all
Li Changqing wanted to clearly inform this woman that if she wanted to get the Abundance Land Academyâs Supreme Spirit Skill, she must befriend him, but his dignity as a man didnât allow him to say this.
On this day, Li Changqing was walking brazenly near Ye Xue. He began to boast of his achievements. âWhen I finished my secluded cultivation,â he said, âI got an invitation from the Wizard Clan. I can now accompany you there!â
Ye Xue didnât reply. It was as if he didnât exist at all. As a matter of fact, if she didnât have qualms because of his status, she would have turned him into an ice sculpture long ago.
âThe banquet will be held in a heaven-grade continent, and I know many geniuses there. Junior sister, do you want me to introduce them to you?â Li Changqing said patiently.
All of a sudden, Li Changqing saw a smile appear on Ye Xueâs face. At that moment, it seemed like the whole world lost its color and was overshadowed by that smile. For him, only Ye Xue was left.
It was a pity that such a smile wasnât directed at him. Li Changqing looked on helplessly as Ye Xue flew to the center of the academy and welcomed a youngster without giving a thought to other people looking on.
âJiang Chen?â Li Changqingâs expression became gloomy, and he started to size up his love-rival. To his devastation, he quickly discovered that both his appearance and aura were outstanding.
âWhy have you come to visit me?â Ye Xue said.
âYou are speaking as if I treated you coldly,â Jiang Chen said while smiling bitterly.
Jiang Chen looked then at Li Changqing, who wasnât far from them, and asked, âIs it him?â
Ye Xue realized why he had come, and she was quite delighted by this.
âJunior brother, it seems like you got jealous.â
âThere is nothing to be done about him. Itâs because you are too beautiful.â Jiang Chen made fun of her.
âYou really have a glib tongue. Itâs no wonder that you have good luck with women.â Ye Xue rolled her eyes at him.
The disciples at the academyâs five mountain peaks looked in a daze at such a sight, and they felt like this was the worldâs most beautiful scenery.
âTsk, tsk, tsk. Is this Jiang Chen who wanted to fight against the Wizard Clanâs dual-pupils wielder?â Li Changqing ended up inadvertently ruining the good atmosphere.
âIâm Li Changqing from the Divine War Clan.â Li Changqing announced his name and familial background to Jiang Chen. He didnât state that he was an academyâs disciple and stated his familial factionâs name.
The Divine War Clan was a great faction, and it was in charge of several heaven-grade continents. Li Changqingâs familial background was able to scare everyone in the Sky Reaching Continent. This was the reason why he still dared to challenge Jiang Chen even though he knew that he was supported by twelve Martial Saints.
âYour power is too low. Iâm not interested in you.â Jiang Chen ignored him, held Ye Xueâs hand, and flew toward a mountain peak.
Li Changqing was irritated by his words, and his whole body shivered, but he didnât give up. He chased after them, and said coldly, âYou are really arrogant! Do you think that you can run amok just because you have a slightly good talent? Let me inform you clearly that this is a cruel world.â
Jiang Chen turned his head impatiently and cast a glance at him.
âYou can defeat Ji Hai and Yang Jing, but if you travel around the Sky Reaching Continent and end up running into air pirates, you wonât survive because you donât have a Doctrine Protector,â Li Changqing said.
A Doctrine Protector was just a title referring to experts in charge of protecting geniuses until they grew up. One had to possess outstanding talent to be able to become a Doctrine Protector. Inviting a Doctrine Protector wasnât an easy matter either.
âIâm still in a better state than someone who couldnât employ a Doctrine Protector even if he wanted to.â Jiang Chen chuckled, touching Li Changqingâs sore sport.
Jiang Chen could clearly see anger appearing on Li Changqingâs face, but he still felt like it wasnât enough and thought of something else.
âSenior sister, isnât there a reward for killing air pirates?â Jiang Chen asked.
âThat is right. The three great academies have issued bounties for air pirates, and you can see them there.â Ye Xue brought him into a great palace.
Li Changqing followed them closely because he wanted to see what Jiang Chen was planning to do.
When Jiang Chen threw the corpse of the air piratesâ leader down, a commotion arose in the palace. The air piratesâ leader possessed the ability to deter young Star Venerables, and it was difficult for someone as young as Jiang Chen to kill him.
âA month ago, a ship was attacked by the air piratesâ leader, and it was saved by someone possessing a Lightning Method. Was it you?â
Even the academyâs person in charge looked in appreciation at Jiang Chen. He said, âA long time has passed since then, and itâs only now you come to take the reward. You are very patient.â
The reward for the air piratesâ leader was quite impressive because he was at the peak of the Star Venerable Realm.
After Jiang Chen had done this, he looked at Li Changqing who wore an unsightly expression.
âDo you think that I need a Doctrine Protector?â Jiang Chen asked.
One couldnât deny that Li Changqing was strong-willed. If someone else was in this situation, they would have already swaggered off.
Li Changqing ignored Jiang Chenâs words and looked at Ye Xue. He said, âYe Xue, I have heard that you asked the Headmaster about the Ice Soul Stone, and I made inquiries about it for you. It will be sold in an auction tonight.â
âWhat?â Jiang Chen and Ye Xue were both startled by the three words âIce Soul Stoneâ.
âIt is an extinct object, and itâs extremely expensive. It canât be gotten by ordinary people who canât even dream about getting entry into the auction house.â
Upon witnessing their responses, Li Changqing felt like he had finally managed to turn the tables.
âI must get it.â
Jiang Chen and Ye Xue exchanged a glance, and a resolute look appeared in their eyes.
âYe Xue, if you want to go there, you can accompany me,â Li Changqing said. He seized this opportunity!