Originally, the most suitable candidate wasn't Sun Yao; it was Lu Buping, but Lu Buping had issues, so we couldn't use him. We had to settle for Sun Yao.

If Sun Yao doesn't agree, then we can only find a trustworthy Void Refinement Realm instructor. In the entire academy, only Lu Buping and Sun Yao have cultivated the Earth Path to reach the Unity Realm Stage!

"If you do this, how much can you enhance the power of the Academy's Great Array?"

Sun Yao spoke in a deep voice, looking solemnly at Jiang Chen.

"The estimate is threefold. Currently, the academy's array can only trap Integration Realm Peak, only able to kill a late Integration Realm cultivator. If modified and controlled by the master or dean, I'm confident it can slay one or two Integration Realm Peak cultivators. If..."

Jiang Chen said solemnly: "If unleashed with full power, disregarding the safety of everyone in the academy, it could kill five Integration Realm Peak experts!"

"That strong?!"

Sun Yao exclaimed in shock.

Jian Cangqiong and Hu Yiqiu both looked at Jiang Chen in astonishment, eyeing him with a sense of disbelief.

This boy... What kind of being is he? Such strong cultivation talent! And such powerful formation skills!

Originally, we thought an enhancement of one or two levels would be quite impressive, but he can actually enhance it threefold?! This...

Hu Yiqiu blushed, recalling how he had just claimed his formation skills were stronger than Jiang Chen's, a surge of shame overwhelmed him instantly.

"Jiang Chen, what was your purpose in being born? To make others feel defeated, is that it?"

Jian Cangqiong spoke with a wry smile.

Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, then smiled awkwardly.

He's experienced many moments like this; back on Yuan Star, those seniors were defeated by him time and again.

"Dean, master, aren't you used to it yet? I've gotten used to it; even if my junior claims he's good at alchemy, and has extraordinary alchemy techniques, I'd believe it!"

Yun Tao pouted, speaking earnestly.

Jiang Chen shrugged, opening his mouth to say something but ultimately did not speak.

Forget it, let's not discourage them for now.

"Alright! I agree! Jiang Chen, since the dean and Elder Wine-crazed trust you so much, I, Sun Yao, will bet on it too. I don't expect you to enhance the formation that strongly, but even if it gets just a bit stronger, I'll go for it!"

Sun Yao spoke solemnly.

"Thank you, Principal Sun, for your great generosity!"

Jian Cangqiong clasped his hands in thanks to Sun Yao.

"Haha! Principal Sun, don't worry; if you don't use the new array talisman and take a stroll through the maze formation in the valley near our academy's entrance, you won't doubt this boy's formation skills. He's stronger than me!"

Hu Yiqiu laughed heartily, his eyes overflowing with pride.

Sun Yao glanced at Hu Yiqiu, speaking softly: "I'll go give it a try."

Whoosh!

As his words fell, Sun Yao threw his identity card onto the stone table, his figure flashed and he flew directly towards the valley at the academy's entrance.

Hu Yiqiu and others were momentarily dumbfounded, shaking their heads good-naturedly.

Jiang Chen looked at the identity card on the stone table, then glanced in the direction Sun Yao had left, speaking softly: "Has Principal Sun studied formation techniques?"

"No, he hasn't delved into it at all. Once he feels he can't get out, he'll use..."

Hu Yiqiu shook his head, laughing softly as he spoke.

But as he glimpsed Sun Yao's identity card on the stone table, he was momentarily stunned, turning to glance in the direction Sun Yao had left, exclaiming in surprise: "Is he planning to spend the night in there? The three of those old undying ones took three hours to get out using their powerful late Integration Realm divine senses, and he..."

"Yun Tao, take Principal Sun's identity card and deliver it to him. Seal the identity card with Great Dao Aura, and he can render it ineffective. When he wants to come out, he can use the identity card; otherwise, he might really spend the night inside!"

Hu Yiqiu softly instructed.

"Yes!"

Yun Tao answered, took Sun Yao's identity card, and leaped down from Southern Maniac Mountain.

"By the way!"

Jiang Chen suddenly remembered something, looked up at Jian Cangqiong: "Dean, you haven't mentioned to Lu Buping that I've modified the maze formation, right?"

"No, at the time we issued the new identity cards, we just said they were being replaced, and didn't mention anything else."

Jian Cangqiong spoke softly.

"That's good, but we should keep an eye on Lu Buping and the others, making sure they don't sneak people in when everyone's not paying attention!"

Jiang Chen nodded, gently reminding.

"Don't worry, I've already had the Punishment Hall watching them."

Jian Cangqiong spoke softly.

Then suddenly he paused, Jiang Chen... Is instructing him on what to do? And he... didn't feel offended, simply responded directly? What's wrong with him?

Looking deeply at Jiang Chen, a contemplative expression appeared in Jian Cangqiong's eyes.

As the academy dean, and a strong late Integration Realm cultivator, he so easily accepted Jiang Chen's somewhat commanding words, it felt a bit abnormal?

This boy... possesses an aura of trustworthiness that actually can affect me!

Is he really just a successor of some overseas power?

Such authority isn't naturally endowed; it must be nurtured gradually through long-term issuance of commands, with others obedient in response.

Moreover, when Jiang Chen speaks with us, he's always polite but never humble, without any perceived offense, indicating he's accustomed to directing cultivators stronger than himself.

Even a successor of overseas powers, does he frequently command individuals stronger than himself, even strong Integration Realm cultivators like us? Is that possible?

The more Jian Cangqiong thought about it, the more he felt something off, his gaze towards Jiang Chen tinged with suspicion.

However, he wouldn't doubt Jiang Chen's intentions towards the academy. If Jiang Chen had intentions, he wouldn't have exposed so much of his talent and abilities. Such skill can't possibly be sent as a spy; it's too risky!

It's just that Jiang Chen's identity may not be as simple as they imagined!

"Boy, let me brief you on the academy's formation layout, so you can have an idea."

Hu Yiqiu turned to Jiang Chen, speaking in a low voice.

"Alright!"

Jiang Chen lightly nodded.

Hu Yiqiu began to explain the academy's grand formation to Jiang Chen in detail, and Jiang Chen listened carefully.

Jian Cangqiong carefully pondered over Jiang Chen's identity, but no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't quite figure it out. Finally, he stopped dwelling on it; since there's no harm to the academy and contributions were made, there's no need to be hung up on this.

Understanding this point, Jian Cangqiong joined the explanation.

Three people began discussing formations, losing track of time, and before they knew it, the moon hung high in the sky.

Whoosh whoosh!

As the discussion reached its end, two figures swiftly leaped over from the mountain path.

"Jiang Chen, feel free to arrange the formation!"

Sun Yao came to Jiang Chen's side, speaking admiringly, with a trace of shock in his eyes.

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