"I really didn't expect the Luo family to produce an idiot who actually pushed Third Master out." On the way back to the outer courtyard, Li Cai said indignantly.
Long Chen shook his head and said, "Actually, even if they invited me, I wouldn't join the Luo Alliance. I'm not a very sociable person." "
Long Chen felt that his previous behavior was somewhat inappropriate, that he was still too childish. He never wanted to join in the first place, so why was he angry instead?
Perhaps it was because the Luo family belonged to his mother's family that he could not tolerate the idiots in his mother's family—the deeper the love, the harsher the criticism.
"Long Chen, wait a moment."
At that moment, Luo Bing and Luo Ning led their men out in pursuit. Luo Bing's face was full of panic. After catching up to Long Chen, Luo Bing said apologetically, "
Long Chen, I'm truly sorry."
"There's nothing to apologize for. Actually, I never planned to join any faction anyway." Long Chen said with a smile.
"No, it's different. Luo Qingyang's attitude toward you really makes me feel very bad." Luo Bing hurriedly said.
"My sister had a big fight with Luo Qingyang over you. Now we plan to establish another Luo Alliance ourselves." Luo Ning said.
Long Chen said seriously, "That's not good. What you're doing is like splitting the Luo family's forces, and it's actually easier for Chu Yang to defeat them one by one. You're the ones who suffer." "
I know, but Luo Qingyang is narrow-minded, which is detrimental to the future development of the Luo family.
I want to rebuild the Luo Alliance because I don't want any strategic disagreements with him that would cause internal division.
After I establish the new Luo Alliance, I will report to the clan. If our alliance's strength surpasses Luo Qingyang's, according to family rules, I can merge the original Luo Alliance and make all the decisions myself.
The leader of the Luo family must put all family interests first; otherwise, he is unworthy of being the leader. Luo Bing said seriously.
"You're too persistent. Actually, you don't have to do this. Even if I don't like Luo Qingyang as a person, it doesn't affect our relationship.
The cooperation mentioned earlier still requires cooperation, so you don't need to worry at all. Why not join forces with Luo Qingyang first? Once your strength surpasses Luo Qingyang's, then compete for the alliance leader position will be less risky. Long Chen said.
Luo Bing shook his head and said, "You don't understand. I'm a bit stubborn. Since we've fallen out, I won't cooperate with him anymore. I have to resolve this matter quickly." "
Unfortunately, our Divine Academy disciples can't join your Academy's guild. Otherwise, if we were together, our power would be even greater." Mu Qingyun said helplessly.
Although they were both inner sect disciples, the inner sect was divided into many institutes and managed separately. Many activities were held only within this institute, so Mu Qingyun and the others couldn't be together with Luo Bing and the others.
"It's okay. When the time comes, we can form an alliance. If anything happens, we'll have someone to look out for each other." Luo Bing said with a smile.
In this way, the two alliances became staunch allies, providing an extra layer of security within the inner courtyard.
Moreover, once they enter the inner academy, these disciples can break through to the Divine Fire Realm. Once they become Divine Fire Realm experts, with their strength, although they may not be top-tier, they are definitely above average levels.
After chatting for a while, the previous unpleasantness caused by Luo Qingyang instantly vanished.
Long Chen immediately stated that he would not join any of their factions; everything depended on themselves and they needed to be mentally prepared.
Mu Qingyun, Luo Bing, and the others all smiled. They knew Long Chen didn't want them to rely too much on others; on the path of cultivation, the only person they could rely on was themselves.
If the two factions were in trouble, they wouldn't believe Long Chen would just stand by and do nothing. Besides, Long Chen wanted to focus on improving his strength. Even if he joined them, they wouldn't dare disturb him. So whether to join or not was just a nominal matter. Once they figured it out, they could finally let go.
After returning to the inner sect, Mu Qingyun gathered all the disciples of the Xiaoyao Alliance. This time, only a little over three hundred disciples had entered the inner sect, and more than fifteen hundred had entered. They were not eligible to participate and were still retained in the outer sect.
Mu Qingyun needed to appease these people, and the Xiaoyao Alliance needed to keep its foundation. That way, when the next contest began, the Inner Court's Xiaoyao Alliance would have fresh blood joining.
Just like the current Chu Alliance, if Chu Kuang survives, he will bring a large group of strong cultivators into the inner courtyard. If these disciples join the Chu Alliance together, the alliance's prestige will be unprecedentedly great.
Originally, according to the Chu family's plan, Chu Kuang would forcefully enter the inner courtyard with the newcomers, advance to the Divine Fire Realm, and then defeat the Luo Alliance with the momentum of autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves. Unfortunately, they failed to outsmart Long Chen's extraordinary technique.
Those disciples who did not participate in the Divine Dao Contest and whose strength was strong could wait for the next Divine Dao Supremacy Tournament, while those with average strength and cultivation at the peak of the Transformation Stage could no longer afford to wait and could only directly break through to the Divine Fire Realm, enter the inner sect, and become ordinary inner disciples.
Cultivation is just that cruel. There's no other way—resources are limited. The academy isn't a welfare institute; resources only favor the strong.
Mu Qingyun arranged for the new leader of the Outer Sect Xiaoyao Alliance and encouraged them to strive for victory in the next Divine Dao Contest and become elite inner sect disciples.
Mu Qingyun wanted to comfort these disciples, encourage them, and teach them some management techniques.
Long Chen had visited Elder Qixing, Master Yunyang, and Master Dongming respectively. They had all helped Long Chen, so he had to thank each of them one and show proper respect.
However, Elder Long Chen of the Seven Stars didn't see him. It was said he was in seclusion refining pills and probably wouldn't come out for another month. As for Master Yunyang, it was said he had gone out to lecture, so Long Chen only met Master Dongming.
Master Dongming praised Long Chen highly and instructed him to come to the Immortal Academy more often after entering the inner sect. He believed Long Chen could follow the path of cultivating both immortals and gods, and told Long Chen to come to him if he had any difficulties.
After visiting Master Dongming, Long Chen originally planned to see the head of the Discipline Institute, but after thinking it over, he decided against it. The head of the Discipline Institute had a special status, and getting too close wouldn't affect the head.
Anyway, Long Chen figured there would be plenty of opportunities to meet with the head of the Discipline Institute in the future. After all, the inner sect was constantly involved in disputes and often had to go to court.
On the third day, Long Chen received extremely annoying news: Chu Huairen and that old man had been released.
Last time, the two of them tried to kill Long Chen, but for some reason, it just let it go. It seemed neither of them was punished, which meant the head of the Discipline Institute hadn't brought them down, which made Long Chen furious.
As the throne of the Discipline Institute, breaking the law knowingly, killing him in front of so many people, and yet he was still exempted? Just how corrupt has this academy become?
Or is it that even the dean has been bribed by the Chu family? How could I still play with them?
Long Chen was momentarily irritable and restless, wandering around aimlessly. Unconsciously, he found himself in a deserted corner and sitting on a stone bench lost in thought. He wasn't afraid of Chu Yang, but being targeted by those two old guys made him somewhat irritable.
"Rustle rustle rustle...
At that moment, the sound of sweeping broke out, and an elderly man in gray clothes was focused on sweeping not far away.
"Young man, your steps are heavy and your breath restless. Are you troubled by something?" The old man lowered his head and swept the floor, seemingly muttering to himself, his voice full of weariness.