Chapter 427

Chapter 427: Striking Chen Changsheng, Behind the Mask

Qian Ya quickly vanished without a trace, leaving the courtyard in an extreme silence.

After a long time, a voice came from the bronze coffin.

“Mountain River Academy truly has its hidden talents.”

“May I ask, Director Mo, are you aware of how many big fish are hidden within Mountain River Academy?”

In response, Mo Wen briefly glanced at the bronze coffin and replied, “I am not sure how many big fish are in Mountain River Academy; I only know that it accepts all students.”

“The academy does not concern itself with a student’s past before entering. However, once admitted, they must abide by the academy’s rules, regardless of their previous identities.”

“The student just now was correct; Xu Mao is the inheritor of the World’s No. 1 Spring.”

“The academy’s punishment suggestions will only consider those of the ‘World’s No. 1 Spring’.”

“Suggestions from others will not be accepted by this academy.”

After this, everyone’s attention was focused on Xu Mao.

……

Outside the courtyard.

“Young Master, you are really misleading me.”

“Why did you have me look for the Drunken Scholar for no reason?”

“Now I’m in trouble; I got kicked for nothing.”

Facing Qian Ya’s complaints, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “Having you look for the Drunken Scholar was to see how Mountain River Academy views this matter.”

“And what’s the result?”

“Not bad.”

“What you say goes; anyway, I’m not interested in these matters.”

“But since you want to observe Mountain River Academy’s attitude, couldn’t you just ask Director Mo directly?”

“Of course not; Director Mo is merely a figurehead of Mountain River Academy.”

“Behind the scenes, the true power lies with the two true disciples of the Supreme Saint, plus the elderly scribe of the Scripture Vault.”

Qian Ya looked puzzled.

“But they don’t hold any important positions!”

“Who says that not holding important positions means they can’t control Mountain River Academy?”

“Some daily affairs of Mountain River Academy naturally do not require their intervention.”

“But when it comes to matters involving bottom lines, they will indeed intervene.”

“Otherwise, how do you think Mo Wen is so arrogant? It’s because he has strong support behind him.”

“Mountain River Academy is the territory of the Supreme Saints, and looking across the Nine Domains, how many can claim they can defeat a true disciple of the Supreme Saint?”

“And this is one of the reasons Mo Wen dares to ignore the pressure from the Demon Court.”

After listening, Qian Ya thought for a moment and said, “Young Master, since the true disciples of the Supreme Saint are so formidable, why don’t they manage the academy themselves?”

“Could it be due to laziness?”

“Of course not; they don’t manage the academy because they lack the talent for it.”

“Under normal circumstances, Mountain River Academy should have collapsed long ago. If not for Mo Wen’s diligent maintenance, there wouldn’t even be a Heaven Piercing effect.”

“I have to say, this Mo Wen is indeed a talented person. In such a situation, he actually managed to revitalize the academy.”

“Speaking of which…”

Halfway through, Chen Changsheng stopped.

Because the Drunken Scholar appeared not far away.

Seeing the Drunken Scholar, Chen Changsheng’s lips curled into a smile, and he waved to Qian Ya, saying, “You go play for a bit; I’ll find you again later.”

Hearing this, Qian Ya glanced at Chen Changsheng and then at the distant Drunken Scholar, obediently running off.

“Why did you suddenly put on a mask?”

Looking at the black mask on Chen Changsheng’s face, the Drunken Scholar said lightly.

Facing the Drunken Scholar’s question, Chen Changsheng smiled slightly and replied, “Because it’s cool!”

“Who exactly are you?”

“I thought you were Chen Changsheng.”

“Are you him?”

“Who do you refer to as ‘he’?”

“The Undertaker!”

Upon hearing this name, Chen Changsheng’s smile widened again.

“I say I’m not ‘he,’ but you probably wouldn’t believe it.”

“If I say I am ‘he,’ you still wouldn’t believe it.”

As he spoke, Chen Changsheng removed the mask from his face, beaming with pride.

“Now that I’ve removed my mask, you can’t confirm if there’s another face beneath it.”

“How’s that? Isn’t it quite tangled now?”

Looking at Chen Changsheng’s proud demeanor, the Drunken Scholar replied blandly, “I cannot confirm your identity, but I won’t let you run wild in Mountain River Academy.”

With that, countless golden characters appeared around Chen Changsheng.

Looking at the surrounding characters, Chen Changsheng clicked his tongue.

“Tsk tsk!”

“For you scholars, there’s no ‘field’ more sacred than the academy.”

“With the support of the academy and the help of Emperor Artifacts, ordinary Immortal Lords can hardly stir up any trouble.”

“Even if a Half-Step Immortal King expert comes, you can still hold the ground.”

“But have you ever thought about a question? The territory of the Supreme Saint also has its limits.”

“If the Supreme Saint has been defeated and left without a way to return, could the territory he left behind be stronger than him?”

As he spoke, a Puppet was thrown out by Chen Changsheng.

The Puppet forcefully tore a crack in the numerous golden characters surrounding it.

“Clop clop clop!”

Chen Changsheng stepped over the crack and took a step towards the Drunken Scholar.

“You brat, this isn’t your forte. If you want to deal with me, you’d better bring out your real skills.”

Facing Chen Changsheng’s gaze, which seemed to penetrate the soul, the Drunken Scholar took a swig of strong liquor and said, “Although I don’t know who you are, I know you would come.”

“Battle of Extinction, the war between the realms—I’ve watched the people around me d*e, one after another.”

“I once believed that under the guidance of my teacher, the brilliance of Mountain River Academy would surely illuminate all heavens.”

“But later I realized how ridiculous this thought was.”

“There are heavens beyond heavens, and people beyond people. There are always beings stronger than you in this world.”

“Even the teacher we revered was left in a pitiful state in that battle.”

“Because I’ve seen beings like you, I’m certain you will return.”

“People like you, even if the heavens shatter and reform, will definitely find a way to survive.”

As he spoke, the Drunken Scholar looked at Chen Changsheng with a hint of drunkenness in his eyes.

“I just want to protect the academy and fulfill my teacher’s ideals.”

“Whoever touches the academy, I will deal with them, regardless of whether you are a Heavenly Mandate Holder.”

“Interesting.”

“On what basis do you say this? What’s your backing?”

Hearing this, the Drunken Scholar stared fixedly at Chen Changsheng.

“I know you’re strong, and the waves of the Yangtze River push the waves behind.”

“The longer you live, the more invincible you will become.”

“I have a work that hasn’t been finished; when my work is completed, perhaps you won’t be so arrogant anymore.”

Upon hearing the Drunken Scholar’s words, Chen Changsheng grinned and said, “No problem, I’ll wait for your work to come to fruition.”

“I just hope you don’t try to fool me with some scrap; that would disappoint me.”