Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 339: Coming Specifically

Chapter 339: Chapter 339: Coming Specifically

Two hours later.

Ling Chen and his team of six saw a vast forest stretching out before them.

Looking into the distance, beyond the forest lay a giant mountain range extending thousands of miles across the north, with the two most eye-catching peaks soaring into the clouds.

"These two peaks are where the two major Academic Palaces are located."

"The peak on the right is called Xingxia Peak, which is where Wangxing Academic Palace is located."

"And, the peak on the left, known as Zhenbei Peak, is where our Jiangxing Academic Palace is!"

Qin Shi looked towards the north, his eyes blazing with fervor.

The others too gazed at the distant view, yearning to be there.

"Let’s move on!"

Ling Chen said with a smile.

The Jiangxing Academic Palace is not far from here; why lament when we can just go there and see for ourselves?

"Everyone be careful, there might be powerful spirit beasts in the forest!"

Ling Chen reminded them, taking the lead toward the forest.

In the forest, flying above the trees carelessly could easily attract attacks from spirit beasts.

"Mm."

Everyone nodded.

Their expressions grew more solemn.

Once they entered the Spirit Sea, they proceeded in the formation they had agreed upon earlier.

Xu Lin was at the front.

Ye Zhenzhen and Ling Wu were in the middle.

Qin Shi was on the left, Su Su on the right.

Ling Chen was at the rear.

This arrangement allowed them to make the most of their individual strengths.

Ye Zhenzhen was in the center because she could use Cloud Mist Spirit Art to protect everyone.

Ling Wu was also in the middle since her cultivation was weaker.

She needed protection.

And Xu Lin, with his Shadow Spirit Body, was best suited for scouting, thus placed at the front.

Meanwhile, Qin Shi, Su Su, and Ling Chen, with their strong capabilities, were responsible for guarding the left, right, and rear.

In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed.

Xu Lin frequently activated his Shadow Spirit Body, using the cover of ancient trees to scout ahead.

But he didn’t find any trace of spirit beasts.

The forest was eerily quiet.

The only sounds were the footsteps of Ling Chen and his group.

Ling Chen’s Divine Soul Telekinesis was also activated, occasionally probing the surroundings, covering a radius of thirty Zhang.

At this distance, he could detect any slight movement.

And react swiftly.

However, there was not a trace of life.

During this time, everyone was tense, not daring to let their guard down.

After all, Elder Chi had mentioned that entering the Jiangxing Academic Palace would not be easy.

"Let’s take a break!"

After another half an hour and still no discovery, the group decided to rest.

In one hour, even with their cautious and slow pace, they had crossed half the distance of the forest.

"Could it be that Elder Chi was deceiving us?"

Qin Shi said.

From King City to here, they hadn’t encountered any danger along the way.

Even entering the forest, they had met none.

This couldn’t help but make him suspect that Elder Chi was playing them for fools.

"Surely not?"

Ling Chen shook his head.

Elder Chi must have had his reasons for saying so.

He wouldn’t tease them without cause.

One hour later.

The six emerged from the forest, arriving at the foot of Zhenbei Peak.

They had not faced any danger.

They hadn’t even seen a spirit beast.

"Elder Chi really was toying with us!"

Qin Shi said with a wry smile.

Elder Chi, a middle-aged man, was still playing such childish tricks.

"Perhaps, he was reminding us to never let our guard down at any time!"

Su Su said with a smile.

After a brief rest, the group followed a mountain path leading towards the summit of Zhenbei Peak.

However, after walking for a while, they saw a dozen cultivators standing on the mountain path.

"Welcome, junior brothers and sisters, to the Jiangxing Academic Palace!"

A booming voice rang out.

Following this, the dozen or so Cultivators began to walk down the mountain.

Soon, a total of twelve youths appeared in their view.

Nine men and three women.

The men were dressed in blood-red robes, while the women wore blood-red long dresses.

The blood-red attire was the standard uniform of the Shooting Star Academic Palace students.

"Greetings to all the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters!"

Qin Shi hurriedly saluted the group.

On their way here, not only had they encountered no danger, but they had also been personally welcomed by the Senior Brothers and Sister who had come out of the palace.

Ling Chen and the others did the same.

"There’s no need for formalities," said the leading young student to the six of them, flashing a smile, "Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters, you’ve worked hard!"

"Not at all!"

Qin Shi quickly responded.

There had been no danger along the way, so what hardship could there be?

Ling Chen’s gaze fell upon the twelve individuals, immediately sensing the cultivation level of these students.

The lowest were at the early stage of the Primordial Pill Realm quintuple layer.

The highest, the one who had just spoken, was at the late stage of the Primordial Pill Realm quintuple layer!

"May I ask how the Senior Brother is addressed?"

Ling Chen looked at the one who had spoken, giving a slight bow.

"My name is Su Yao!"

The late Quintuple Layer student spoke.

"So, it is Senior Brother Su!"

Ling Chen bowed once more.

"Senior Brother Su, you couldn’t have come all this way just to welcome us, could you?"

Ling Chen asked.

The six of them were greeted by no less than twelve Senior Brothers and Sisters, which seemed to be quite the grand welcome.

He always felt that there was an ulterior motive behind these people’s actions.

"You worry too much, Junior Brother," said Su Yao with a slight smile. "We really did come specifically to welcome you."

"Oh, that’s really very kind of you, Senior Brothers and Sisters."

Ling Chen smiled.

"It’s no trouble at all!"

Su Yao grinned.

Then he turned his head to look at the others behind him and smiled, "What are you standing around for? Why aren’t you helping our Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters with their luggage?"

"Of course, Senior Brother!"

Several people behind Su Yao immediately came forward, staring at Ling Chen and the other five with beaming smiles.

"Luggage?"

Upon hearing this word, the six of them were all startled.

They did not have any luggage.

After all, as Primordial Pill Realm Cultivators, they could carry their belongings in a few storage rings.

How could they have any luggage?

"Senior Brother Su, we don’t have any luggage," said Qin Shi in a hurry.

Su Yao laughed, "How can you not? Aren’t the storage rings in your hands the luggage?"

With these words.

The faces of Ling Chen and the others all changed dramatically.

Helping them with their luggage, which meant their storage rings, didn’t that imply these people were coveting their storage rings?

The six of them finally understood what Elder Chi meant by saying that entering the Shooting Star Academic Palace was not easy; it referred to this.

"Are you saying, Senior Brother, that you want our storage rings for yourselves?" Ling Chen stared at Su Yao, his voice growing colder.

Su Yao shook his head and smiled, "No, that’s not it. After we return to the palace, we will return the rings to you."

"What about the contents inside?" Ling Chen asked again.

Su Yao nodded lightly and said, "You ask with such tact. Rest assured, we will at most take half of the items inside as our hard-earned fee."

Now, Ling Chen understood.

These people were assigned by the palace specifically to make things difficult for them.

Upon meeting them, they wanted to take away half of their treasures, an audacious and outrageous demand.

"What if we refuse?"

Ling Chen spoke up again.

At this moment, Qin Shi and the other four moved closer to Ling Chen.

"Refuse?" Su Yao smiled, looking at the other Academic Palace students, "What do you guys think we should do?"

"Heh heh!" The group burst into laughter, and then a mocking voice sounded, "Then we’ll just have to resort to force!"

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