Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Over those three days, the entire Martial Suppression Academy had erupted into a frenzy.
All because the matter of exploring the secret realm had been officially announced.
Every selected true disciple and inner disciple had returned to the academy.
Outside the Scripture Repository.
Beneath a giant tree.
Mo Chen held a white stone and placed it on the board. "Dragon slaughter!"
As the stone fell, he rose to his feet with a faint smile and cupped his hands.
"Elder, this disciple is about to set out to explore the secret realm, so I cannot continue this game with you. Once I return, I'll come find you again."
The old man stared blankly at the board for a moment before suddenly bursting into laughter. "Hahahaha... Good, good, excellent! What a move!"
With one stone, Mo Chen had utterly slaughtered his great dragon.
It had nearly crippled the old man's position, and he could even use that advantage to defeat him completely in the end.
Mo Chen's skill at Go delighted him greatly.
"If you have business, you may leave whenever you wish."
After laughing heartily, the old man looked at Mo Chen and advised him earnestly.
"Little fellow, remember this: when you are out in the world, do not show the slightest mercy!"
"The mercy of the weak is inviting wolves into the house; only the mercy of the strong is true mercy."
Mo Chen paused slightly, then respectfully cupped his hands and bowed. "This disciple will remember the elder's teachings!"
The old man stroked his beard and waved with a smile. "Go on, go on. You must return safely."
"Rest assured, Elder!" Mo Chen replied with a confident smile before taking his leave.
Behind him.
Watching Mo Chen's departing back, the