The Great Seminary

Chapter 386 Show off your power

The warning bell should have been ringing, a harbinger that powerful figures were mixed among the invading demon races.

However, the disciples of the 'Three Holy Swords Northern Sect' in the camp did not appear nervous at all.

They simply stood up, put away the prayer mats under their buttocks, and some began to draw their swords, while others put on their cloaks.

Only the senior brothers of higher status showed some anxiety.

"Look at you all, so sleepy. Wash your faces and perk yourself up."

The elders will arrive soon, and they'll have a strong sense of purpose...

Before he could finish speaking, a curtain of water suddenly erupted from the center of the platform, but it had no effect. Only a rapidly speaking voice swiftly shouted:

"Listen up, fellow disciples. This is not a routine 'self-examination' for the disciples of the Punishment Hall."

Instead, it will be inspected by the sect leader, elders, and important figures from 'Xia Que', so we must not make any mistakes that would cause us to lose face.

Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble, so please forgive me for not reporting this clearly enough.

The camp was immediately on edge, as if the attack by a powerful demon was no less imminent...

Meanwhile, high in the sky not far from the Great Battle Wall.

Under the blazing sun, Zhang Gui floated in the air, shading his eyes with his hand, looking back towards Wanhua Mountain.

A unicorn dragon was seen riding on clouds, its sword energy rolling and transforming into various forms as it approached.

He hastily and pretentiously dispersed the protective hurricane, landed on the ground, and stood with his head bowed.

Since the person didn't know his true identity, he flew over his head arrogantly.

Because there were many people and the procession was solemn, the shadows cast by them kept crossing Zhang Gui's body, and it took a while for the commotion to subside.

When the dust settles.

He quietly raised his head, looking at the 'powerful figures' who had dispersed from the clouds to inspect and defend themselves, and silently thought to himself:
"The unicorn dragon is a descendant of the Great Qi Emperor, or a means of transportation for high-ranking officials and nobles of the 'Xia Que' when they travel on official business."

Is this a move to exert pressure by "coming down" to the grassroots, or is it a preparation for implementing a "supervisory system"?

Just then, a white crane about half a foot in size flew in the direction my gaze was directed.

It landed gently in front of Zhang Gui, making a clear, melodious sound as a breeze blew by.

"Brother Gui, wait for me here for a while, and don't make any rash moves."

Then, Xiao He flashed and transformed into a phantom white feather, floating and disappearing into the world.

"Sun Chonghe, that little girl, is doing quite well. She's actually become a servant who serves the 'bureau' when her own sect's bigwigs accompany higher-ups from outside the sect on their 'down-to-the-grass' visits."

Seeing this, he muttered something to himself and obediently waited in place.

After all, this information came from the top echelons of 'Xia Que' and major sects, involving negotiations and power struggles, given Zhang Gui's current status and position in the 'Dungeon World'.

There is no other channel besides Sun Chonghe, so it's worth waiting until the end of time.

That's just a statement that's true.

But being left to bask in the sun in the open fields from day to evening can also make one restless and irritable.

After much anticipation, the group of 'grandsons' who had been inspecting the Great Wall finally got rid of them.

At least half an hour later, Sun Chonghe finally returned on his sword and gracefully landed beside him.

She said apologetically, "Brother Gui, have you been waiting long?"

As a lowly servant serving the "bureau," how could he possibly influence the actions of his superiors?

Zhang Gui is a reasonable person; no matter how irritable he is, he would never take his anger out on his friend.

He sighed and waved his hand, saying, "How can you blame yourself for this?"

But your sect elders are really something else.

Without formalities, the system becomes useless and absolutely unworkable.

But if you really scrutinize the details of every rule and regulation, it will make it impossible for those below to survive. What does it mean to "govern a large country as if cooking a small fish"? What does it mean to "blend and blend in with the world"?

This world is a makeshift operation; for minor matters that don't violate principles, you just have to "laugh it off" and get by...

He muttered for a while, then, realizing he was rambling too much, he sighed and waved his hand, saying:

"Please forgive me, Chonghe. I was also caught off guard by this sudden 'Great Battle of the Earthly Demons,' and I was at a loss for what to do."

When faced with even the smallest thing, they vent their frustrations by spouting nonsensical and rambling nonsense.

You only know your own limitations when you encounter a real challenge.

He used to boast that he would remain unfazed even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him.

It turns out he simply knew perfectly well that the immense power of the collapsing Mount Dai wouldn't necessarily harm him, which is why he remained calm.

Upon hearing this, Sun Chonghe thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Brother Gui, are you reflecting on yourself or praising yourself?"

Zhang Gui was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

Then Sun Chonghe said, "Actually, it's not that our sect's elders are 'meticulous' when they inspect things."

Instead, it was the envoys from Xia Que who were nitpicking.

This doesn't seem like a good omen!

Although she was young and had little experience, she was naturally intelligent, came from a top-tier bureaucratic family, and had read extensively on history.

He may be muddle-headed about small things, but he has a strong sense of the big picture.

Some 'things' don't even need to be thought about; you can sense something is wrong just by putting yourself in their shoes.

However, because it's an innate intuition, it's easy to overthink things sometimes.

"If that's the case, it's certainly not a good sign."

At most, a few 'supervisors' will come to govern together with the bigwigs of your sect.

Moreover, they are outsiders. If they really want to interfere in the sect's affairs, apart from the matter of conquering the Earth Demon, everything else is illegitimate.

Furthermore, the ability of 'Xia Que' to stir up trouble relies entirely on the supreme authority of the two supreme beings, Da Qi and Xi Wang Mu.

If they were to embarrass the Great Qi Emperor by vying for fame and fortune, the consequences would be far more dire once the matter became public.

It's like 'a stick trying to fight a wolf – afraid of both sides'.

Furthermore, the Queen Mother of the West also has her own powerful organization, 'Kunlun'.

If we don't act now, things could get complicated if 'Xia Que' doesn't turn out well in the future.

Sun Chonghe pondered Zhang Gui's words intently, and his mood unconsciously lightened considerably.

But then he realized how funny it was. "I thought that after the great upheaval, I was trapped in the sect and couldn't get out, so I couldn't communicate with you."

I've finally run into you by chance, so I have to meet you no matter what and tell you some information.

I never expected to still need your guidance.

However, given our status and position, it's fine for us to indulge in casual conversation and drinking when we're having fun.

Now, with neither food nor wine, you're spouting nonsense here; you must have lost your mind.

Let's get down to business and get down to business.

You were all alone during the day, hovering near the 'Great Wall of Contention,' were you planning to go out and hunt down the earth demons?

There's no point in hiding this, Zhang Gui nodded and said:

"exactly.

I've been feeling uneasy these past few days, and I feel like this isn't a solution. I might as well try 'exposure therapy'—the more uneasy I am, the more I'll charge forward.

Just charge in headfirst, fight for a while, and you'll get used to it.

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(End of this chapter)