"Surprise? Why be surprised? Fortune if gained, fate if lost, as long as we strive for it!"

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, "During the mission, we went through so many life-and-death situations, that's our effort. If the academy rewards us, then we accept it. If not, there must be reasons from the academy, why be surprised because of this? Senior brother, you need to elevate your mindset!"

Um...

Yun Tao was momentarily stunned, a hint of shame appearing in his eyes.

Once again, Jiang Chen made him feel inferior to his junior brother. He knew that Jiang Chen had received the inheritance of the Shadowless Sword Emperor, and must be eagerly anticipating deepening his understanding of the Five Elements Great Path. That was the legacy left by a top powerhouse of the Changlang Continent!

Yet, Jiang Chen's calm demeanor at present filled him with admiration.

"Fortune if gained, fate if lost, as long as we strive for it!"

"I never thought Jiang Chen would have such a realization!"

"So enlightening! We educators can't see as clearly as a student!"

"Truly ashamed!"

The educators in the hall were the first to grasp the meaning of Jiang Chen's words, and they sighed openly, looking at Jiang Chen with a hint of respect in their eyes.

The students all froze for a moment, glanced at the educators, furrowed their brows slightly, and carefully pondered Jiang Chen's words.

He Tianwei furrowed his brow, thinking to himself that this was not good, and sarcastically spoke, "Jiang Chen, since fate dictated the loss, then give up! Would you be willing?"

"Why should I give up? The academy gives it to me, so I take it!"

"It's certainly better than some people who didn't get it, yet linger here with sarcasm, trying to ruin it just because they can't stand others getting benefits."

"With such a mindset, Senior He Tianwei, how did you cultivate to the peak of the Divine Infant Realm? Or perhaps there's another agenda today?"

Jiang Chen looked at He Tianwei with profound implications, smiling as he spoke.

He Tianwei's expression changed abruptly, his pupils sharply contracted, feeling as though Jiang Chen had seen through him.

"What are you talking about? What motive could I have? I am just thinking it's unfair!"

He Tianwei, panicking inwardly, hurriedly explained.

"Unfair? What's unfair? Talent unfair? Mentors unfair? Or is it unfair that we accepted this mission?"

Jiang Chen had a faintly sarcastic smile at his corner as he stared intently at He Tianwei, "This so-called talent, it's granted by heaven, who can you sue for unfairness? Good talent, but if not worked hard on, one's brilliance will fade amongst the crowd. Regardless of whom, today's achievements are exchanged by yesterday's effort, which isn't unfair at all."

"As for me being taken as a disciple by Elder Wine-crazed, didn't you also become the disciple of Elder Lu? Didn't Elder Lu tell you that only when a student's ranking is high, they have privileges, but not simply based on being a disciple?"

"Concerning missions, then there's no need to mention, right? Missions are posted here, and when you accepted a task, there were definitely others here, no? You accepted, while others didn't, is that also caused by unfairness?"

Upon hearing, all educators and students in the hall nodded slightly. Earlier, they followed He Tianwei's lead out of jealousy from newcomers, but calming down to think, it indeed was as Jiang Chen stated.

"To take a step back, is there really anything in this world that's truly fair?"

Jiang Chen glanced around at everyone in the hall, speaking earnestly, "Instead of complaining about unfairness here, work harder usually and strive to become someone that others will complain about being unfair! Just complaining about unfairness without thinking about how much effort others have given, is mere self-pity!"

At the end, Jiang Chen looked mockingly at He Tianwei, "Senior He Tianwei, don't you think what I've said is right?"

"You..."

He Tianwei's face turned thoroughly gloomy, gritting his teeth looking at Jiang Chen, a cold glint flickering in his eyes. If looks could kill, Jiang Chen would now be riddled with holes!

"He Tianwei, you need to make a choice!"

Sang Zhenye spoke coldly.

He Tianwei's heart shook, his expression thoroughly flustered, panicked he said, "Elder Sang, I'm not..."

"Since you don't choose, let me help you make one!"

Sang Zhenye's face grimly looked at He Tianwei, "Considering the hard journey of cultivation, I won't abolish your power, but a mistake is a mistake, today, I, as the supervising elder, expel you from the academy, never to be accepted!"

"Elder Sang, no! Please, no!"

He Tianwei's face turned pale, urgently speaking.

"Return your academy identification!"

Sang Zhenye extended a hand to He Tianwei without any mercy.

"No! Elder Sang, you can't do this to me, I'll find my mentor! I need to find..."

He Tianwei's body slowly retreated, constantly shaking his head, a look of terror appeared in his eyes.

Perceiving the terror in He Tianwei's eyes, Jiang Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, a trace of curiosity floated in his gaze.

Merely expelled from the academy without abolishing his cultivation, why is he so terrified?

"Seems I'll have to take matters into my own hands!"

Sang Zhenye yelled coldly, his figure moved towards He Tianwei.

"Elder Sang."

A shout rang out, Sun Zheqi quickly arrived beside Sang Zhenye.

Seeing Sun Zheqi's appearance, a look of guilt flashed in He Tianwei's eyes suddenly, his body shuddered fiercely, bowing his head retreating a step, seemingly daring not to look at Sun Zheqi.

Noticing this, Jiang Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, deeply glancing at Sun Zheqi.

"Are you here to criticize the academy's unjust conduct?"

Sang Zhenye's face was cold looking at Sun Zheqi.

"Of course not!"

Sun Zheqi hurriedly shook his head, cupped fists, "My senior brother has been stuck at the Divine Infant Realm Peak for years without advancement, and for a moment lost his mind, asking Elder Sang for mercy, forgive him this once!"

"Forgive?"

Sang Zhenye's eyes chilled, about to refuse.

"Elder Sang."

Jiang Chen softly called out, blocking Elder Sang's refusal, "Senior He Tianwei was momentarily confused, I hope Elder Sang can be lenient!"

Sang Zhenye was slightly stunned, looking at Jiang Chen in surprise.

Yun Tao and Jian Wuheng looked at Jiang Chen with puzzled expressions.

Everyone knew Lu Buping's faction was problematic, Sang Zhenye's insistence on expelling He Tianwei was to clean out Lu Buping's faction, they didn't believe Jiang Chen couldn't see this.

Jiang Chen's sudden plea for leniency confused everyone.

Sang Zhenye slightly narrowed his eyes, with a trace of doubt looked at Jiang Chen, suddenly something stirred inside.

In Jiang Chen's eyes, he saw a hint of depth, instantly realizing Jiang Chen might have other thoughts.

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PS: Brothers, let's have a cup of autumn milk tea!

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