Chapter 42 – Old Qin, If You Keep This Up, You'll End Up Crippled!

In the plaza, a stone stele stood at the center.

The carvings on its surface were clearly visible, with Sword Intent faintly circulating endlessly.

Lin Mofeng gazed at the inscriptions, struggling to calm his turbulent emotions, finally snapping out of his shock.

The Jianghai Sword God’s power was terrifying, far more dreadful than he had ever imagined—a hundred times worse.

Just the profound Sword Intent carved into this stele alone…

He could never hope to match it in his entire life…

“There’s always someone better, and skies beyond skies.”

Now, Lin Mofeng finally understood this truth.

After all, how difficult was it to complete a Grandmaster-level Star Power Art?

Even the old professors in the Imperial Capital couldn’t do it.

And now?

Not only had the Jianghai Sword God accomplished it, but he’d done it in just one night!

“This must never get out.”

Thinking this, Lin Mofeng murmured to himself, glanced at the nearby onlookers, then turned to Elder Li’s direction and transmitted his voice:

“Teacher… now that the art is complete, even Grandmaster-level experts would covet it. If they learn of this, the academy will surely face utter destruction.”

“Don’t worry, Mo Feng, I naturally understand this.”

Elder Li nodded slightly in agreement.

While the blameless commoner may be blameless, possessing a treasure makes him guilty.

It’s like a meticulously carved jade bracelet—how many times greater is the value between broken and intact?

If certain Heretical Cultists were to find out, the consequences would be unimaginable!

If there’s 50% profit, they’ll take the risk; for 100% profit, they’ll dare trample all human laws; with 300% profit, they’ll commit any crime, even at the risk of hanging.

If this news were to leak outside, it would surely drive those Demonkin utterly mad, launching a direct siege against the Martial Arts Academy.

By then, all teachers and students would fall into an inescapable hell!

Considering this,

Elder Li pondered for a moment, quickly forming a plan in his heart.

He slowly walked up to the stele, feigning an angry expression, raised his hand and pressed it against the newly added carvings, circulated his True Essence, and released terrifying Star Power.

Boom!

Instantly, stone fragments flew, dust clouds rose, and the stele was split into two parts on the spot.

The surrounding students witnessing this were utterly terrified, sensing a murderous aura.

“He’s made his move! Elder Li is truly angry!”

“Wouldn’t you be? He’s lived half his life, finally having a chance to step into Grandmaster realm, and now someone defaces the stele—it’s utterly absurd.”

“Shh, don’t speak carelessly, be careful Elder Li hears…”

At this moment, Elder Li’s rage was palpable; no one could say if bystanders might suffer collateral damage.

Seeing this, the observing teachers and students quickly dispersed, while the security team remained in place, awaiting Elder Li’s next instructions.

“E-Elder Li, I…”

The head of security trembled as he stepped forward, bowing his head, not daring to meet Elder Li’s gaze, fearing that any displeasure might invite a fatal strike.

However,

to his surprise,

Elder Li didn’t scold him harshly, but merely glanced at him sidelong.

Then, with a flip of his hand, he stored half of the stele in his embrace, as if concealing it in some spatial artifact.

“You in security, send someone to clean this up properly. As for the stele’s destruction, I will personally investigate the matter.””Yes… yes, Elder Li.”

The security department director nodded and quickly agreed.

“Also, immediately record all the students who were present just now, arrange for talks with them, and completely seal off this information to avoid damaging the college’s reputation.”

Lin Mofeng added another instruction.

“Okay… I understand, Mr. Lin. I’ll send someone to do it right away.”

With that, the security department director nodded and hurriedly scrambled away.

After everything was arranged,

Lin Mofeng and the other two turned and walked toward the conference room.

“Teacher, how do you plan to handle this stone tablet next?”

On the way, Lin Mofeng couldn’t help but ask.

Ahem, well… since it’s something left behind by a predecessor, I naturally can’t neglect it.”

Elder Li narrowed his eyes, his face showing the joy of a bountiful harvest, and said with a laugh:

“Of course, it must be enshrined and carefully preserved!”

…

Jianghai City Library.

“Achoo!”

In the corner, Qin Yang, who was slacking off, suddenly sneezed loudly.

“Damn, who’s thinking about me again?”

He pulled out a tissue to wipe his nose, wondering to himself since the weather was so hot—could it be that kid Xia He talking about him?

Qin Yang looked up.

Speak of the devil.

There was Xia He, walking toward him.

“Old Qin, your constitution really isn’t great—catching a cold in such hot weather…”

Xia He walked up to Qin Yang and smoothly took a spot to slack off beside him. “I told you to practice more, but you wouldn’t listen… Did you memorize that technique from yesterday?”

“I forgot.”

Qin Yang made up an answer off the top of his head.

“Forgot? Tsk tsk tsk, Old Qin, your memory is really declining fast. Cut down on your ‘handcraft’ activities in the future.”

Xia He shook his head, pulling out a new pass from his pocket and showing it off. “Look at this!”

“Huh?”

Qin Yang glanced at it and noticed it was the same pass from yesterday, but this one was a long-term version. “You got someone to make another one?”

“Who do you think I am? After I went home yesterday, I immediately told my dad about the Grandmaster-level technique.”

Xia He said with a grin. “And guess what? My dad was overjoyed! He pulled some strings and got me a new pass!

Are you interested, Old Qin? I can get you a long-term one too, and we can go study the stone tablet together!”

“Forget it, I’m not interested at all.”

Qin Yang shook his head and said lazily:

“My off-duty time is too precious to waste running around for some inscriptions… Wouldn’t it be better to play a few more games or scroll through short videos?”

“…”

Hearing this, Xia He was momentarily speechless and looked at Qin Yang with disdain. “Always thinking about slacking off and lying flat, Old Qin—your three-minute enthusiasm won’t get you anywhere. By the time I memorize all those techniques, my dad will probably treat them as family heirlooms!”

At this, Qin Yang couldn’t hold back and joked:

“With your comprehension, by the time you memorize it, this Grandmaster-level technique will probably be common knowledge…”

And he wants to make it a family heirloom?

That’s way too cheap.

After saying this, Qin Yang couldn’t be bothered to waste any more words on Xia He. He closed his eyes and sank into contemplation, continuing to ponder the Star Genesis Art he had obtained last night.

After all, this was a Grandmaster-level Star Genesis Art.

Even with his heaven-defying comprehension, it still required some time to fully grasp.Fortunately, the work was leisurely, with ample time for slacking off. The Library was never short on time.

Qin Yang spent some time each day closing his eyes to meditate and comprehend.

At this moment.

A magnificent star chart unfolded in his mind, with the twenty-eight constellations clearly visible in the sky.

In just a few more days, he would complete his final enlightenment.

Vaguely, Xia He’s voice, tinged with shame and frustration, slowly drifted over.

“Old Qin, you’ll end up wasting away like this sooner or later!”

Qin Yang was speechless.

I’ve already reached the Grandmaster Realm, and you still say I’m wasting away?

(End of Chapter)