So they've been played all along?

"Lin Chen!" The two of them shouted angrily, wanting to pursue, but Guo Hua directly stopped them and said:

"According to the rules, since you requested assistance, you have lost your qualification for this competition on Celestial Beast Island."

The two were stunned, and upon recalling this rule, became even angrier. It seemed Wu Gui had been a pampered young master for too long and started throwing a tantrum, saying, "What if I refuse?"

Hearing this, Guo Hua coldly said, "I'm not here to stop you, but to warn you."

"These rules are not set by me nor enforced by me."

Upon hearing this, the two woke up as if from a dream.

The Island Guardian Beast was able to save them in time, naturally monitoring them all along.

They are the true enforcers of the rules.

This Celestial Beast Island is an incredibly complex place, and their families combined couldn't even scratch the surface.

"Lin Chen, right? I'll remember that!"

Although the two were burning with anger, they could only grumble.

....

In a house on Celestial Beast Island, Yu Xiu and Zhang Jin were playing chess and drinking tea. Seeing Guo Hua walk in, Zhang Jin said, "Lord Guo, how come you were summoned away while having tea."

"Don't mention it." Guo Hua looked at Yu Xiu and recounted the incident.

After listening, Yu Xiu felt somewhat proud...

This Lin Chen, once again, made him proud.

Zhang Jin, however, said, "These two really underestimate their place; Lin Chen's famed reputation is resounding now, do they not realize their own worth?"

"It's understandable that young people like to challenge things." Yu Xiu spoke with a hint of a smile.

Guo Hua approvingly said, "Great Elder, your Spirit Academy really struck gold this time. How about I report back to Dubhe Pavilion and have him take a position there after graduation?"

Yu Xiu immediately became displeased upon hearing this and said, "Lin Chen has received the true teachings of the Tree Ancestor and is already an elder of the Spirit Academy. You know, the Spirit Academy never meddles in the affairs of Dubhe Pavilion."

Hearing this, Zhang Jin and Guo Hua inwardly sighed, thinking Yu Xiu is indeed an old fox to come up with such a move so quickly.

Otherwise, with Lin Chen's current fame, many powerful forces would vie for him.

"No more talking, let's play chess, play chess."

Zhang Jin also realized that Yu Xiu was unhappy and immediately said.

Yu Xiu also put away his expression and continued to play chess.

But actually, Yu Xiu was not trying to prevent Lin Chen from developing outside; rather, many forces wanted to obtain Lin Chen, some to cultivate, others with more sinister intentions.

If they can't have him, they would seek to destroy or suppress...

In recent years, there have been talents among the commoners of Cangling Ancient Country, but many did not end well.

The reason Yu Xiu made Lin Chen the youngest elder of the Spirit Academy was also to protect him.

At least with the Spirit Academy as his backing, anyone who wants to act against him would have to think several times.

After a few more rounds of chess, Guo Hua suddenly spoke up again:

"I heard from the Island Guardian Beast that there's an immortal-grade Spirit Egg on the island; who do you think can get it?"

Hearing this, Zhang Jin chuckled and said:

"The National Master's Institute is the place of great destiny, weren't you asking in vain?"

Guo Hua suddenly had a realization, while Yu Xiu, holding his chess piece, directly entangled the opponent, saying, "You've lost."

Zhang Jin was stunned, looking up at Yu Xiu, but could not see the joy of winning from his eyes, only full of worry and anxiety.

If the National Master's Institute wins, there's actually nothing wrong.

Because it would mean that fortune is still favorable.

But if the National Master's Institute loses this battle for fortune, it means one thing; the misfortune surrounding Zhong Nan might have already affected the entire National Master's Institute, even the entire Cangling Ancient Country.

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