"It's okay, it's okay, just take a good rest! We're not in a hurry!"

Sang Zhenye's heart settled, and he hurriedly waved his hand.

"No rush."

Wu Xianxia also waved his hand.

At this moment, Jiang Chen's condition was clearly perceived by the two. Had Jiang Chen not explained, they would have thought that Jiang Chen's Great Dao Foundation was damaged and that even the Dao rhythm was overflowing. If this were an injury, it would be far more serious compared to their own injuries!

Whoosh!

Just then, a figure leapt to the last step at the mountain peak.

Everyone turned their heads and furrowed their brows.

"Student Sun Zheqi greets the Dean, Elder Wine-crazed, Elder Sang, Elder Wu, and Senior Yun."

Sun Zheqi clasped his fists, bowed, and saluted everyone.

"What do you want here?"

Yun Tao furrowed his brows, frowning as he spoke.

Sun Zheqi glanced at Jiang Chen, his eyes turned, showing a concerned expression, and said, "What's wrong with Senior Jiang? Is he injured? Is it serious?"

The top of the same level is also addressed as Senior by fellow students.

"It's none of your business."

Yun Tao stepped aside to block Jiang Chen.

Sun Zheqi's eyes slightly changed, then he clasped his fists and said, "The academy has regulations that core disciples must accept challenges each month, unless in closed-door training or on a mission. At the end of this month, Junior Brother Bo Liancheng and I wish to challenge Senior Jiang, just giving a heads-up."

Hearing this, Jian Cangqiong and the others furrowed their brows, and the couple Sang Zhenye's eyes flashed with a chill.

Jiang Chen was supposed to treat their and their granddaughter's injuries. Seeing the situation, it was uncertain if a month would be enough for treatment. Accepting a challenge would cause delays, and continuing the treatment could leave him in a poor state for the challenge.

For a moment, the couple Sang Zhenye felt used!

However, that was a misunderstanding; Sun Zheqi did have hidden intentions but was unaware that Jiang Chen was going to heal their Great Dao Foundations' wounds.

"Academy challenges are to be notified three days in advance. What does it mean to notify almost a month early? Should my junior brother stop his training just to await your challenge?"

Yun Tao coldly stared at Sun Zheqi.

Sun Zheqi smiled and said, "Of course not. Senior Jiang should continue his training. I'm just here to notify, farewell!"

With that, Sun Zheqi turned and leapt toward the foot of the mountain.

"Bastard! I should've slain him with a sword on the stage back then!"

Yun Tao cursed angrily.

Hu Yiqiu's face darkened. Sun Zheqi's tactic was really ruthless, forcing Jiang Chen to await their challenge.

For cultivators, a retreat in insight could last months, years, or even decades. The academy's three-day notice rule was to prevent disruption for those in closed-door cultivation and to prevent challenges from being avoided if not in retreat. Now, Sun Zheqi exploited this rule.

"Lu Buping, I see you really want to die!"

At that moment, Hu Yiqiu genuinely harbored killing intent toward Lu Buping.

Jian Cangqiong glanced at Hu Yiqiu but said nothing, as Sun Zheqi had indeed gone too far this time.

"Master, it's okay."

Jiang Chen smiled gently, shaking his head, "They are just insignificant characters, no need for concern. This challenge, I'll make sure they can't challenge for a whole year!"

A cold, icy light shot from Jiang Chen's eyes.

"Hit hard, disabling them is fine too!"

Sang Zhenye said, filled with anger.

"Yes."

Even Wu Xianxia nodded.

Jian Cangqiong immediately pretended not to hear, focusing his attention elsewhere.

Can't you wait until I leave to say such things? No matter what, I'm still the Dean, how can you say right in front of me to disable students during a challenge?

...

Mid-mountain of West Fury Mountain.

Lu Buping sat cross-legged on a massive stone platform, his eyes closed, with his facial muscles occasionally twitching.

A tremendous Great Dao pressure suppressed Lu Buping, leaving him immobile.

Whoosh!

A figure swiftly approached Lu Buping, "Master, the notification has been given."

"Good!"

Lu Buping opened his eyes, revealing a hint of jealousy, "Have you discovered what Jiang Chen comprehended in Jingge Tower?"

"No, I have not."

Sun Zheqi shook his head, then coldly smiled, "However, I saw Jiang Chen. He looks weak all over, as pale as paper, with Dao rhythm showing uncontrollably and even dissipating!"

"The Dao rhythm is showing uncontrollably and dissipating!?"

Lu Buping looked at Sun Zheqi with surprise, "Really?"

"Absolutely true!"

Sun Zheqi nodded firmly.

"Haha! Good! Good!"

Lu Buping laughed aloud, "No matter what he has comprehended, he must have failed! The Dao rhythm dissipating indicates damage to the Great Dao Foundation! Zheqi, you and Bo Liancheng must teach him a harsh lesson at the end of the month. If possible, torment him. I want Hu Yiqiu utterly shamed, and I want Jiang Chen completely unable to stand with pride!"

"Rest assured, Master, I will give him a proper reception!"

Sun Zheqi's eyes showed a cold light.

"There's one more thing."

Lu Buping's expression turned serious, and he spoke in a low voice, "Keep an eye on the Purity Rock, don't let anyone find out."

"Rest assured, Master, Purity Rock has become our sacred ground's private property. Even Yun Tao won't seize it. No one dares go there!"

Sun Zheqi confidently said.

"That's good!"

Lu Buping nodded, a cold light flashing in his eyes, "The Sect has sent word; a peak expert has been secured and will act in a year. By then, the whole of Changlin Academy will be ours!"

Sun Zheqi's mouth curled into an evil smile, nodding heavily, "When the time comes, Jiang Chen, Hu Yiqiu, we will prepare a special treatment for you both!"

"Of course!"

Lu Buping replied coldly, "By then, I will bind Jiang Chen and Yun Tao and skin them alive in front of Hu Yiqiu! Finally, I will carve Hu Yiqiu with a thousand cuts, revenging the old feud from a hundred years ago!"

"Master, about Changling Academy..."

Suddenly reminded of something, Sun Zheqi expressed concern.

"No worries, as long as we act secretly and control Jian Cangqiong, Changling Academy won't notice."

Lu Buping shook his head, then instructed, "By the way, Ouyang Ruoxue from Southern Maniac Mountain is the granddaughter of one of the Eight Great Elders of Changling Academy, Ouyang Song. Over the next year, find a way to deal with her!"

"Yes!"

Sun Zheqi's eyes gleamed, nodding emphatically.

Ouyang Song's granddaughter! If he manages this, perhaps he could infiltrate Changling Academy, further stabilizing things here!

"Spread the challenge news, don't give Jiang Chen a chance for closed-door healing. If he doesn't show up at the end of the month, you know what to do, right?"

Lu Buping spoke coldly.

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