I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples

Chapter 1671: Chapter 1671: Abnormal (7/7)

Handheld cannon!

Yes, that’s right.

This is what Lu Changsheng thought of.

Unlike those big cannons in military warfare that need to be placed on the ground, it’s more like a hand cannon used by a profession called Gun Master in a game from his previous life.

If that’s the case, holding a hand cannon in each hand, one could freely unleash various kinds of origin power of the grand paths.

And at the crucial moment, the two hand cannons could be merged into a shoulder-launched cannon, firing a shell fused with various origin powers of the grand paths.

Isn’t that wonderful?

Moreover, don’t you think that cannons are more suitable for energy barrage bombardment compared to cold weapons like longswords?

Just thinking about it is thrilling.

Having been somewhat of a military enthusiast, isn’t it wonderful that Lu Changsheng can now create and use his own cannons?

No sooner said than done.

Lu Changsheng, just to be safe,

First tried making hand cannons using other materials.

After all, he had never made such a thing before, and there is only one World Tree; if it were to get damaged, it would be over.

However, Lu Changsheng’s worry was purely unnecessary.

If a part of the World Tree’s trunk could be destroyed so easily, how could it bear the countless worlds?

...

Meanwhile,

At Cangxuan Academy.

Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming returned to the small courtyard.

Though previously Ye Qiubai had showcased his astounding talent in the Sword Dao in front of the group of students at Cangxuan Academy, some students would still come knocking, challenging him to verify his skills.

However,

These challengers were all severely injured by Qi Wu, to an extent that it would take them years to fully recover.

Gradually, no one dared to come knocking anymore.

The small courtyard regained its peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

Listening to Qi Wu recount the events of the past two days, both Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming nodded their heads; everything was within their expectations.

Now, without the disturbance of those students, they would have more time and energy to investigate the matter concerning Xu Canghai.

”By the way, any updates from Prince Yang Yan and Prince Sun Blaze?”

Before being summoned by the Dean, Xu Yeming had arranged for two Princes to secretly surveil the territories of the Third and the Fourth Elders respectively.

Qi Wu shook his head: ”They’re still under surveillance, and it seems there have been no unusual activities these past two days.”

”But you should ask them directly for the details.”

Xu Yeming nodded, ”Let them report on everything that has happened recently, and don’t let any clues slip through.”

Following the incident at the Blood Test Hall, the Fourth Elder would not be able to continue doubting openly as before; any further investigations would be carried out discreetly, without alerting anyone.

Thinking about this, Xu Yeming said, ”Pay special attention to the Third Elder.”

The Third Elder who had been inactive overtly was now Xu Yeming’s primary target.

Qi Wu nodded, ”Okay, I’ll tell them to record the information of the last two days.”

After speaking, he sent a message to the two Princes.

It was not long before.

Two scrolls were delivered over.

They were from the Fourth and the Third Elders respectively.

Xu Yeming looked at Ye Qiubai and asked, ”Elder brother, could you help me check the one from the Fourth Elder?”

Ye Qiubai smiled and took it: ”No problem.”

Then, the two of them started to carefully examine the scrolls.

Unexpectedly, during this period the Fourth Elder had not taken any action; aside from overseeing his disciples’ cultivation, he had not left his residence.

He even refrained from making any small moves.

Could it be that Xu Yeming has truly cleared himself of suspicion?

Xu Yeming held the scroll, looking at the recorded activities of the Third Elder over the past two days.

There wasn’t much difference.

However, it seemed that the Third Elder went out frequently.

But under the surveillance of Prince Yang Yan, these outings were merely trivial matters, dealing with the academy’s official business.

Then he returned to his own mansion.

There were no unusual movements either.

Could it be that my feeling was wrong?

Xu Yeming was momentarily startled.

At this moment, Ye Qiubai came over, pointing to the text and frowning, ”Something feels a bit off...”

Xu Yeming was slightly taken aback.

”What feels off?”

Ye Qiubai picked up the scroll that recorded the activities of the Fourth Elder, compared it with the scroll of the Third Elder in Xu Yeming’s hand, and said gravely, ”As far as I know, the activities of the Third and Fourth Elders are usually similar, but under surveillance, they are doing completely different things.”

Xu Yeming nodded.

They had just extracted this information from Dean Cangxuan.

”But... which person’s actions do you think are most normal?” Ye Qiubai suddenly asked this.

As if awakened, Xu Yeming’s body jolted, and he hurriedly started comparing the two scrolls again.

He then said, ”The actions of the Third Elder are the most normal; these days, the Fourth Elder has just stayed in his mansion doing nothing.”

That also indicates that the Fourth Elder is probably plotting something.

Ye Qiubai said solemnly, ”It seems we need to be cautious about this Fourth Elder.”

Xu Yeming nodded, looking towards Qi Wu.

Qi Wu immediately understood and used the jade pendant to inform Prince Yang Yan.

To have him watch more closely, not letting the target out of his sight.

”Meet the tough head-on with toughness, and match the soft with flexibility,” Ye Qiubai patted Xu Yeming’s shoulder and smiled, ”Besides, there’s no need to be too scared of these things now, especially since the Dean and the venerable Xuan are definitely on our side. With the Dean’s support in the future, it’s unlikely that the other party can stir up any trouble.”

Xu Yeming nodded.

Talk of the devil and he shall appear.

A summons from the Dean came again.

Xu Yeming frowned, ”Why can’t everything be said all at once? We just parted.”

Ye Qiubai smiled and said, ”Maybe there’s suddenly something important; come on, stop complaining and let’s go.”

When Ye Qiubai, Xu Yeming, and Qi Wu arrived in the grand hall of the Dean.

There they saw Dean Cangxuan seated in the chief position, a faint smile on his face, though he was less casual than before at Cangxuan Peak and appeared very dignified.

The First Elder, Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fourth Elder were all seated at lower seats, staring at Ye Qiubai and his companions with curiosity or gloom.

”Alright, since we are all here, let’s ask for their opinion, shall we?” Dean Cangxuan smiled and said.

Opinion?

What opinion?

Ye Qiubai and Xu Yeming exchanged looks.

What trick are they playing now?

However, the two were not worried.

After all, Dean Cangxuan was right here, and it was impossible for him to let them suffer any loss.

Otherwise, if they were to suffer, it would be Dean Cangxuan who at the end takes the loss.

Only the Fourth Elder spoke indifferently, ”The two exchange students from Azure Heaven Academy have been here for quite some time now and have already completed their tour of Cangxuan Academy; I think it’s time to send them back.”

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PS: Chapter seven... Wrote five Chapters from yesterday midday and finally went to sleep out of sheer exhaustion.

Well, four of these seven Chapters were supposed to be updated yesterday and today, and three are compensatory.

So, that makes a remaining debt of 22 Chapters.