Sun Yao had just spent three hours in the maze formation of the valley, during which he felt hopelessness. Not even during the academy's attack back then did he face such despair!

One only feels despair when truly powerless!

During the great battle back then, Sun Yao had resolved to die in the fight, never considering whether he might despair. He could rely on his own strength to fight to the death.

But within the maze formation, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness, the feeling of having strength but nowhere to use it, gradually losing hope, almost driving him to collapse!

This was a maze formation set up by a cultivator at the Divine Infant Realm Early Stage! To think that as a strong cultivator at the Unity Realm Stage, he was trapped here and had no hope of escape!

If Yun Tao hadn't suddenly arrived, Sun Yao would have almost fallen into self-doubt!

"Dean Sun is overly serious!"

Jiang Chen clasped his fist respectfully: "It's all for the academy."

"Today, I finally truly understood what the old dean said when I was still a student, 'A cultivator's strength is strength, and a stage is a stage; a stage does not represent strength, and strength can completely surpass a stage'!"

Sun Yao looked at Jiang Chen with deep emotion: "I didn't understand back then, but today, Jiang Chen, you taught me a vivid lesson!"

The meaning of this sentence... is to tell everyone to lay a solid foundation and not rush forward, isn't it?

Jiang Chen found it somewhat amusing, but he did not explain.

In the current situation, Sun Yao needed such insight and full cooperation. If he explained clearly that it was by leveraging the natural momentum of the world to set up such a maze formation, he might need to explain what is 'momentum', which cannot be clarified at once!

…

Night fell.

Under the night sky, two figures were whispering halfway up West Fury Mountain.

"Did he discover anything?"

"He shouldn't have; if he had discovered something, he wouldn't have gone back to South Maniac Mountain after his cultivation!"

"Any movements at South Maniac Mountain?"

"After Jiang Chen returned, Yun Tao went down the mountain once, and seemed to have brought someone out from the valley maze formation. But that person's movements were too fast for me to see clearly!"

"With the valley maze formation revamped and Yun Tao bringing someone, is the academy planning to rebuild the Academy's Great Array? He Tianwei, keep an eye out recently, remember the formation eye if they rebuild the array!"

"Yes!"

Meanwhile, atop West Fury Mountain, Dao Yeming and Jian Cangqiong were playing chess under the moonlight.

"This Lu Buping indeed has issues!"

Dao Yeming placed a piece, his eyes gleaming with a cold light.

"He has issues, but if he stubbornly denies them, we can't do anything since he was a key figure in rebuilding the academy nearly a century ago, and their words can't serve as valid evidence!"

Jian Cangqiong said solemnly.

"About this rebuilding the formation..."

Dao Yeming slightly furrowed his eyebrows.

"Jiang Chen had already planned for it; he'll find a way, but... it's too risky. I hope he can persevere!"

Jian Cangqiong sighed lightly.

"This Jiang Chen... is not simple!"

Dao Yeming became more serious.

"I know what you're thinking. No matter what background he has, at least he won't be detrimental to our academy. If someone is backing him, given his talent, if anything goes wrong, it's unbearable for anyone!"

Jian Cangqiong spoke gently: "Perhaps he's truly from a fallen, extraordinary force, but it doesn't matter. We are an academy, teaching without discrimination, and those fallen understand gratitude better!"

"But... don't forget the Sea Tribe!"

Dao Yeming's eyes revealed a hint of worry.

"So what if it is? Ye Ming, has nearly a century of stability worn away your edge? If our academy fears our students' enemies will come knocking, then what's the point of running this academy? Better to take our disciples and leave, establishing families!"

Jian Cangqiong's demeanor became stern, speaking sharply.

Dao Yeming's expression changed dramatically, sweat appeared on his forehead!

Whew!

He exhaled deeply, offering a wry smile.

Lifting his gaze, he looked at Jian Cangqiong, expressing admiration: "Back then, when the master transferred the position of the dean to you before dying, I was somewhat unconvinced. Though I've witnessed your dedication to the academy over nearly a century, I still felt I could achieve what you did. But now, I finally understand—the master saw further and more accurately than I!"

"Ye Ming, everyone has seen your contributions to the academy over these years too."

Jian Cangqiong patted Dao Yeming's shoulder with a slight smile: "Since that incident, we've no longer called ourselves brothers, causing many in the academy not knowing we actually come from the same master, Brother Dao, you've endured grievances over these years!"

"Why talk about this? It's all for the academy!"

Dao Yeming's mouth curved slightly, then spoke seriously: "I'll have people monitor Lu Buping's disciples. As for Lu Buping himself, I'll keep a close watch. You all need to be cautious when setting the array."

"Rest assured, Jiang Chen is more mature and comprehensive than us in considering things, and he's already accounted for it!"

Jian Cangqiong nodded slightly.

…

"Dear students, the five opportunity sites are sealed today. The formations within the academy need maintenance. During this period, all students and teachers should stay within the academy. Those in seclusion, remain calm in your secluded spots and avoid going out casually to prevent accidents during the formation's maintenance!"

A shout pierced the academy's tranquil dawn; whether cultivating or secluded, everyone in the academy heard Jian Cangqiong's words.

The academy members were momentarily surprised but soon settled down. It's understood; the academy's great array hasn't been maintained for a century and indeed needs attention.

Halfway up West Fury Mountain.

Lu Buping glanced at the academy, a look of concern flashing in his eyes.

Buzz!

Once everyone followed Jian Cangqiong's instructions into the academy, a colorful curtain suddenly enveloped several academic halls, completely blocking their sight and divine senses.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Several figures flew out from South Maniac Mountain Peak, first arriving at Pure Rock Mountain.

"Kid, what's the plan?"

Hu Yiqiu asked softly, looking at Jiang Chen surrounded by people.

"Pure Rock represents earth, we'll need Dean Sun's help!"

Jiang Chen replied quietly, glancing at Sun Yao.

"Alright!"

Sun Yao nodded decisively, gently closing his eyes.

Buzz!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

A vast Great Dao aura burst from Sun Yao's body; his brow shone, and a speck of earthy yellow light drilled out from between his eyebrows, quickly piercing Jiang Chen's brow.

Buzz!

Crack crack crack!

A strong Great Dao aura erupted from Jiang Chen's entire body, and streaks of bloody marks appeared.

Following this, Jiang Chen's entire body exuded a vast Great Dao aura, and as his skin cracked, streams of blood shot out!

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