Chapter 469 488: A Bold Idea
Chapter 469 488: A Bold Idea
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Jingzhou, Haoran Academy.
Chu Yuan's arrival stirred up a 'warm' welcome from countless instructors and Guest Elders of Haoran Academy.
Especially after learning that Chu Yuan was a Tribulation Transcending Realmer, the enthusiasm of these people from Haoran Academy grew even more fervent.
They dragged Chu Yuan here and there, as if they couldn't wait to become sworn brothers with him.
It annoyed Chu Yuan to no end.
After much hassle.
Chu Yuan finally arrived at the Scripture Pavilion of Haoran Academy to begin understanding the current state of the cultivation world.
Accompanying Chu Yuan was the only Tribulation Transcending Realmer of Haoran Academy.
Who was also the dean, named Zhou Lin.
A white-haired elder whose life was nearing its limits.
At this moment.
This old man 'Zhou Lin' was introducing the Scripture Pavilion to Chu Yuan.
"Daoist Chu, don't be fooled by the modest number of books here; in fact, every single one of them is a treasure of the current age. Aside from the Holy Lands, no one else can possess these scriptures," Zhou Lin said with a smile.
"Which one records the current state of the cultivation world?" Chu Yuan scanned the area, then asked.
"The current state of the cultivation world? There isn't such a book, but I am well informed about most things in the current cultivation world. Whatever you want to know, just ask me," Zhou Lin said with a slight pause, then continued.
"What do you know about East State's Sword, Yun State's Formations, Cang State's Chess, and Gu State's Physique?" Chu Yuan turned his head to glance at Zhou Lin, curiously voicing his question.
"This... How could Daoist friend ask such a question... It's difficult to discuss," Zhou Lin became visibly uneasy at this question, hemming and hawing, unsure of what to say.
"Difficult to discuss? Why is that?" Chu Yuan frowned slightly, puzzled.
"East State's Sword, Yun State's Formations, Cang State's Chess, Gu State's Physique; they all involve a secretive yet powerful and majestic force, it's not good to speak of it."
"Moreover, the master of that force possesses immense divine skills. If we were to utter his name, he would certainly sense it, so it's best we do not get involved with these matters," Haoran Academy's Dean Zhou Lin whispered.
Upon hearing this.
Chu Yuan's eyes widened.
That impressive?
To be noticed upon the mere mention of his name?
That seemed rather exaggerated.
No wonder the old man was reluctant to speak.
Was he afraid of offending that person?
Such beings existed within the cultivation world.
Chu Yuan felt he might have underestimated the cultivation world.
"In that case, let's skip this topic," Chu Yuan waved his hand, moving from one bookshelf to another, browsing the books to see if there was anything he wanted to read.
Zhou Lin, who followed behind him, breathed a sigh of relief, seeing that Chu Yuan no longer pursued the question.
He stood there, watching Chu Yuan's back, lost in thought.
He could not see through the golden light that shrouded Chu Yuan.
However, he could tell.
Chu Yuan seemed like a soul body, his steps eerily light and insubstantial, not at all like a living person.
This led to some speculation.
Was Chu Yuan the Primordial Spirit of a top-tier Tribulation Transcending Realmer on a journey?
After a long while of speculation.
Still, no useful conclusions were reached.
Zhou Lin could only shake his head.
In any case, forming a good relationship with Chu Yuan was definitely the right choice.
If this existence wasn't the Primordial Spirit of some powerful being, then he could be invited to be a Guest Elder.
If it was a Primordial Spirit, that was no hindrance either, to make a connection might prove helpful in the future.
With this in mind, Zhou Lin ceased to speak further, simply accompanying Chu Yuan as he walked within the Scripture Pavilion.
Chu Yuan paid no heed to Zhou Lin beside him.
He just kept looking for himself.
When he came across one book, Chu Yuan slowed his pace slightly.
"The Legendary Experiences of the Founder of Haoran Academy"
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The founder of this academy?
That did pique Chu Yuan's curiosity.
He picked up the book and started to flip through it.
Zhou Lin, who was behind Chu Yuan, saw the book Chu Yuan had picked up and couldn't help but explain with a smile.
"Daoist friend, this book is a record of the experiences of Xiao Tian, the founder and also the first dean of Haoran Academy," he said.
"Speaking of which, the growth experiences of Xiao Tian back in the day were truly legendary; even professional storytellers wouldn't dare to stretch the truth that far," Zhou Lin said as he stroked his beard.
Chu Yuan, who was nearby, did not pay close attention to the explanation.
Instead, he was carefully looking at the book in his hands.
The history described in this book was indeed legendary.
Of course, to others, it was certainly legendary.
But in Chu Yuan's eyes, this was just like a novel.
How was it written in the book?
Roughly like this.
Ten thousand years ago, the founder of Haoran Academy, Xiao Tian, was a useless youth who later encountered the soul of a supreme being attached to a ring, took it as his mentor, and was given teachings.
After a series of ups and downs, he eventually became one of the strongest beings of that era, ascended to the Upper Realm, and achieved immortality.
This… isn't this just a novel...
Chu Yuan was stunned.
Turns out, novels can come true, and such a person existed.
"Daoist friend, looking at your expression, are you also shocked by this book? Hahaha, I won't lie to you, I was also incredibly shocked when I first read this book," Zhou Lin said with a hearty laugh.
"This… are you sure this is real history?" Chu Yuan fell silent for a moment before finally asking this question.
"Of course, it is. All of this is real history, not some made-up tale," Zhou Lin said with absolute certainty.
"And this supreme being in the ring..." Chu Yuan wanted to get some details clear.
"Speaking of this matter, that is indeed one of the great wonders of our Haoran Academy. Ten thousand years ago, the soul of a supreme being attached itself to a ring, taught Xiao Tian, this legendary figure, and it also sparked a tradition here at Haoran Academy. Almost every generation of disciples wants to encounter such a revered master. It's quite funny, don't you think?" Zhou Lin said with a smile.
"Every generation of disciples yearns for it?" Chu Yuan heard this and couldn't help but laugh as well.
This is really everyone wanting to be the protagonist.
Wait a minute...
Everyone wants to be the protagonist?
A remnant soul in a ring?
Teaching the strongest?
A bold idea flashed through Chu Yuan's mind.
He hadn't given it much thought yet.
When someone came from outside.
"Dean, Senior Chu."
The person came over and greeted Chu Yuan and Zhou Lin in turn.
"What's the matter?" Zhou Lin asked.
"Dean, someone from the headquarters of the Zhongzhou Cultivators Alliance has come to see you; they say there's a matter to discuss," the person said respectfully.
"This…" Zhou Lin glanced at Chu Yuan, thought for a moment, and still felt he should give face and meet them.
"Daoist Chu, I have something to attend to, so..." Zhou Lin hadn't finished speaking when Chu Yuan interrupted.
"It's fine. Since you have matters to attend to, Zhou Daoist friend, please go ahead," Chu Yuan said with a wave of his hand.
Upon hearing this,
Zhou Lin didn't say much else, nodded, and then walked towards the outside of the Scripture Pavilion.
Only Chu Yuan was left behind, holding that peculiar book in his hands, with a sparkling gleam in his eyes, seemingly pondering over something.
Someone named Chu suddenly had a daring idea...