Canglan Martial Arts Academy Main Hall!

When Lin Chen stepped into the main hall, he found that not only was the dean present, but several vice-deans were also there.

After greeting each one, Lin Chen curiously asked, "Dean, is there something you need to instruct this disciple with?"

On the way here, Lin Chen had made some guesses. Generally speaking, if the dean had something to discuss, he could have visited Canglan Peak himself; there was no reason to send Senior Brother to call him, unless it was related to academy matters.

To be precise, it was official business, not private matters concerning himself.

Now seeing that three vice-deans were present, Lin Chen knew his guess on the way was correct.

"The Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy has sent a message, inviting you, Lin Chen, to go over for academic exchange."

"Exchange? Wasn’t there just an exchange recently?"

Junior Brother Meng had just left, and it hasn’t even been a month, yet they invite me to Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy for another exchange. Could it be that Junior Brother Meng has made significant progress in the Martial Path and wants another spar?

"It’s not a regular martial exchange but a three-month exchange program."

Seeing Lin Chen’s puzzled expression, Hua Qianwu smiled and explained, "The major martial arts academies have exchange programs. Students can even go to academies in other kingdoms, and vice versa. These exchange programs typically last three months."

"Each nation’s martial arts academies have their own Martial Path advantages, be it resources or cultivation techniques. To allow their disciples to advance more quickly or reach the pinnacle in each realm, the major martial arts academies organize these three-month exchange programs. Exchange students from other academies enjoy the same treatment as the home disciples."

Lin Chen somewhat understood; it was a bit like exchange students.

Regular exchange students usually apply through their home academy, but the invitation from Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy is like a top student receiving an exchange invitation from prestigious schools without applying.

It seems Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy acknowledged my abilities.

No, that’s not right!

It’s still somewhat different from the past situation!

In the past, top students were invited by prestigious schools because these schools valued their abilities and hoped they would stay after arriving.

This is a world of martial art; I am a disciple of Canglan Martial Arts Academy, which cannot be changed. Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy has no reason to use their resources to nurture me.

Even if Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy has something I need, it should be the dean contacting them for me.

"So, have you figured something out?"

Seeing Lin Chen in deep thought, Hua Qianwu didn’t disturb him and waited for Lin Chen to consider for a while before speaking again.

"Dean, does this relate to the disciples of Xiang Kingdom and Zheng Kingdom?" Lin Chen raised his eyes and asked, articulating the guess he had just deduced.

"Hahaha, I said you could think of this aspect."

Hua Qianwu stroked his beard and laughed, while the three vice-deans looked at Lin Chen with satisfaction.

Lin Chen not only has great martial talent but also a flexible mind that quickly grasps the essence; Canglan Martial Arts Academy indeed found a treasure.

"The next target for the martial academies from Xiang and Zheng Kingdoms must be Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy. Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy must have heard about the defeat at Qingyun Martial Arts Academy and Capital Martial Arts Academy. Without confidence in winning, they want you to go to Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy and deal with the challengers from Xiang and Zheng Kingdoms."

"Dean, are the martial academy disciples from Xiang and Zheng Kingdoms very strong?"

"Qingyun Martial Arts Academy’s Kong Qing was defeated in thirty moves, and Capital Martial Arts Academy’s Zhang Ming in ten moves. These two are the senior brothers among the new disciples at their respective academies."

Hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes narrowed quickly. As the senior brothers of their academies, their strength should not be beneath Meng Xing, yet the most resilient only lasted thirty moves, and the least only ten. It seems Xiang and Zheng Kingdoms came well-prepared this time.

"Hearing this news, do you have confidence in defeating the geniuses from these two kingdoms?"

Lin Chen pondered, "I dare not promise certain victory, but if the academy needs me, I will undoubtedly give it my all."

"Good!"

Hua Qianwu gave a light shout, very pleased with Lin Chen’s reply, and the other three vice-deans had similar expressions.

Though their four martial academies frequently undermined each other for recruitment, these were internal conflicts. Now, with the martial academies from Xiang and Zheng Kingdoms provocatively visiting, these minor conflicts would naturally be set aside. Whether it’s Lingxiao or Canglan Martial Arts Academy, both bear the name of Liang.

"In that case, you should go to Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy tomorrow."

When Lin Chen heard the dean say he should set off for Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy tomorrow, he did not immediately agree but instead expressed some concern, "Dean, since the other side has challenged two academies, might one of them also challenge our Canglan Martial Arts Academy?"

Lin Chen thought that if he left Canglan Martial Arts Academy for Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy, and one of them came to Canglan Martial Arts Academy, how would Canglan Academy cope?

Junior Brother Xiao and Junior Brother Fang are strong, but it’s not very reassuring.

"If they come to Canglan Martial Arts Academy, it won’t be easy for them to get here. You don’t need to worry about this matter."

Hua Qianwu smiled slightly, and with a glance, Lin Chen understood instantly.

Being in Liang’s territory, preventing these two from reaching Canglan Prefecture would be a trivial task for Canglan Martial Arts Academy.

It’s not about preventing them; merely delaying would suffice, dragging it out until I return from Lingxiao City.

"Xiang and Zheng Kingdoms provoking our Liang Martial Arts Academies, it is only natural for our Four Great Martial Arts Academies of Liang to unite against them. However, the travel time to Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy delays your cultivation, and Lingxiao should compensate you for this. I have already discussed this with Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy, and you’ll find out when you arrive."