Chapter 433 - Living up to Expectations

Everyone in the scene watched as Xiao Lingjian's elemental power surged around him, and many of them showed excitement on their faces.

"Yuan'er still holds a significant place in Dean Xia's heart."

Wang Linfeng looked at Xiao Lingjian with excitement on his face.

Lin Mo's sudden emergence had seriously threatened Wang Yuan's position, and even their Wang family found it difficult to compete. However, now that Lin Mo had been disciplined, Wang Linfeng's son was about to become the ultimate winner, and this thought brought a broader smile to Wang Linfeng's face.

The gazes directed at Lin Mo also became filled with arrogance.

Emperor Xia Yu nodded repeatedly. He couldn't interfere with the decisions of Lingyun Academy, but he believed that Xiao Lingjian probably shared the same thoughts as them.

In the sky, Lin Mo and Ye Qing remained silent. They had no particular connection with Lingyun Academy, and any existing relationship was mainly due to Luo Tianze. Lin Mo didn't expect Xiao Lingjian to rescue him, especially given Xiao Lingjian's lukewarm attitude towards Luo Tianze.

"Dean Xiao, Li Mengxue's meridians have been completely severed, leaving her crippled. Are you still going to do this?"

Lin Mo looked desperate as he asked.

Wang Yuan, on the other hand, wore a cold smile. "Lin Mo, you've ultimately lost. I... am the one who will have the last laugh."

"Don't worry; even though Li Mengxue's meridians are severed, I will take good care of her for your sake. You can rest assured and leave."

Lin Mo clenched his fists, his eyes sharp with a blade-like killing intent. At this moment, he desperately wanted to unleash the power of the Demon Sword Soul and wreak havoc once again. However, the evil power of the Demon Sword Soul had already been exhausted, and it was now merely a soul that required nurturing. Despite Lin Xaoran and Lin Mo's claims of the Demon Sword Soul's high growth potential, that was a matter for the future.

Many people in the scene inwardly cursed Wang Yuan's behavior, but they also sighed deeply. Even though Lin Mo was astonishing and extraordinary, some things couldn't be changed.

Meanwhile, they all looked at Xiao Lingjian, their gazes filled with surprise. No one had expected that, in the end, Xiao Lingjian would choose to abandon the powerful Dark Abyss Battle Body and instead choose Lin Mo. It was a decision that left them puzzled.

Wang Yuan, dumbfounded, stared at Lin Mo, his heart burning with rage.

"Dean, are you..."

He wanted to say something, but then he suddenly realized his position. Xiao Lingjian was the Dean of Lingyun Academy, and Wang Yuan had to be cautious when addressing him. He held back his anger and swallowed his words.

Wang Linfeng and the other powerful experts of the older generation also felt puzzled, but they knew that Xiao Lingjian would have his reasons, and they didn't question him.

Xia Tianshuang, covered in blood, turned cold. "Dean Xiao, why did you save Lin Mo?"

Her question carried a strong sense of challenge, but she knew that Xiao Lingjian was not someone to be provoked easily. However, she couldn't help but express her doubts.

Xiao Lingjian replied with indifference, "My actions don't require explanations."

Xia Tianshuang was about to say something else when, suddenly, a transformation occurred in Xiao Lingjian's elemental power. Storms surged around him, and then, unexpectedly, a powerful elemental storm erupted around Lin Mo and Ye Qing.

The next moment, everyone was astonished as they watched Lin Mo standing calmly where Luo Tianze had been, while Xiao Lingjian disappeared into the swirling vortex in the sky.

Simultaneously, the devouring force from the Forbidden Imperial Grounds reached its peak. Ye Qing, Luo Tianze, Li Mengxue, and Su Yang were all engulfed at once.

"Lin Mo, don't disappoint my high expectations. You must participate in the Hundred Academies Competition on behalf of Lingyun Academy and strive for the highest honor."

"And take care of Luo Yao for me."

As the Forbidden Imperial Grounds closed, Luo Tianze's resounding voice reached Lin Mo's ears.

"I will do my best!"

Lin Mo, realizing the situation, shouted back towards the vanishing vortex.

Finally, Ye Qing also laughed heartily, "Lin Mo, my boy, I'm counting on you to break through the Forbidden Imperial Grounds and rescue us."

After Ye Qing's words, the entrance to the Forbidden Imperial Grounds disappeared completely.

The world regained its tranquility, unlike any they had ever experienced before. All eyes were on Xiao Lingjian, their astonishment impossible to hide.

No one had expected that in the end, Xiao Lingjian would choose to save Lin Mo, abandoning the powerful Dark Abyss Battle Body, leaving them all perplexed.

Wang Yuan, still in shock, looked at Lin Mo with burning resentment in his heart.

"Dean, are you..."

He wanted to say something, but he suddenly realized the difference in their statuses. Xiao Lingjian was the Dean of Lingyun Academy, and Wang Yuan had to choose his words carefully. He swallowed his words, restraining his anger.

Wang Linfeng and the other older generation experts were also puzzled, but they understood that Xiao Lingjian must have his reasons, so they didn't question him.

Xia Tianshuang, covered in blood, turned cold. "Dean Xiao, why did you save Lin Mo?"

Her question carried a strong challenge, but she was aware that Xiao Lingjian was not one to be easily provoked. Nevertheless, she couldn't help but voice her doubts.

Xiao Lingjian replied indifferently, "I don't need to explain my actions."

Xia Tianshuang was about to say more when, suddenly, Xiao Lingjian's elemental power underwent a transformation. Storms swirled around him, and unexpectedly, a powerful elemental storm burst around Lin Mo and Ye Qing.