Chapter 2813: 2813
The clear sky only confused the spectators further . Some started rubbing their eyes from confusion .
“It’s definitely ominous . ” One reclusive master had a solemn expression .
A general wave of anxiety swept through the system due to recent events . The thing they worried about the most was the harmonization of light and darkness earlier .
“Repenting for what?” Meanwhile, back at Repentance, Li Qiye stared at the crumbled statue and wasn’t surprised at all .
Of course, only Desolate Saint knew the answer . Or perhaps the exact sin didn’t matter . This was just an expression of his belief towards the grand dao .
For example, Desolate Saint once illuminated all the living beings . However, in his mind, perhaps darkness and light existed together since they could be formed from a single thought of his .
Regular people couldn’t understand or accept this . Only someone of his level truly comprehended this profundity .
Maybe the sins being washed away here didn’t matter . The real issue at hand was the reason why Desolate Saint chose not to illuminate this place with his light .
My light used to illuminate and save countless beings - Desolate Saint said this once . Few have heard this and even fewer understood him . [1]
“Let’s return . ” Li Qiye eventually shook his head and left with the sword .
“What, what about the sword?” Qiushi immediately asked .
“It belongs to whoever can take it . ” Li Qiye answered without turning his head .
Qiushi was left in the dust and didn’t know what to do . That sword was the institution’s ultimate treasure but Li Qiye took it as his own now . Wasn’t this a little unreasonable?
He calmed down and decided to report this to the dean .
When Qiushi got there, he saw Du Wenrui boiling tea as if that shocking event earlier didn’t matter at all . He instantly told Wenrui everything that had happened in a precise manner .
After hearing the report, Wenrui wasn’t surprised or anxious at all . He took a sip of his tea and nodded: “Mmm, I know . ”
He spoke as if he was there to witness everything in person .
“Well, what should we do about that Senior Deng? What if Northern Academy pursues this matter?” Qiushi was an honest person so he shuddered at this thought .
Deng Rensen was a teacher there, just a regular teacher and not the most brilliant or anything . However, he has been working for a long time and has taught many students . Now, it would be a big problem if Northern Academy were to carry out an investigation .
“Don’t worry, I’ll talk to them . ” Wenrui didn’t view it as a big deal, not really caring about the matter .
“What about Repentance Sword?” Qiushi felt better since it looked like the dean had a plan .
“Repentance Sword has always been waiting for the fateful one . Since Student Li can take it, it means that he has been recognized by the sword and it is his now . ” Wenrui smiled .
“Oh . ” Qiushi instinctively affirmed like a good junior without really accepting the answer .
“Qiushi, you’re a good student, both in characters and talents . ” Wenrui said with an implicative tone: “You need to follow Student Li . ”
“Dean, I will do my best to protect him and not let anyone take his sword . ” Qiushi misunderstood .
He thought that the dean was afraid of someone else taking Repentance . That’s why the dean ordered him to follow the guy nonstop .
“Go now . ” Wenrui didn’t bother correcting him, aware that such a relationship couldn’t be forced . It was a matter of fate .
Qiushi bowed before leaving .
***
All the students in Repentance Institution admired the new student for obtaining the sword .
“So lucky, people have tried and failed but he got it in one go . Yeah, you can’t get luckier than this . ” One person said enviously .
“Hence the phrase - a fool has his own fortune . ” One student smiled: “Fellow Student Li came from the sin tribe, that’s a very humble beginning . He’s clumsy and slow to react too, but maybe being a little slow isn’t a bad thing . ”
Some of them viewed Li Qiye’s nonchalant attitude as being slow-witted . They excitedly discussed recent events when suddenly, a loud blast resounded as if a meteor had just landed on their institution .
The whole place trembled as a result . Winds made debris and leaves scatter chaotically . Some trees fell down and flowers became victims .
A massive beast arrived at the academy, nearly trampling the whole place .
“Oh, mother…” One startled student looked up and saw a massive lion .
It was tall enough to shoulder the entire sky . Its tail spanned like a mountain range . Just one light tail swing could sink the earth .
It was golden from top to bottom with fur long enough to look like gigantic waterfalls pouring down from the sky - truly a magnificent creature .
The most terrifying thing was its beastly aura brimming with chaos - something akin to standing before a billion hungry lions wanting to tear its victims to pieces .
The students felt their legs trembling and dropped to the ground . The weaker ones couldn’t move in the slightest .
“Hmph!” A scowl erupted like thunder . The students’ dao heart was affected by this supreme divinity . Even the stronger ones dropped to the ground now .
Everyone saw an old man sitting on top of the lion . He had a stalwart stature with long golden hair resembling the mane of a lion . His eyes were extremely sharp and intimidating .
“Venerable Sacred Director, please recall your divinity and stop scaring these inexperienced children . ” Du Wenrui finally showed himself and bowed .
“Raaa!” Gales formed again as the lion soared to the sky, blotting out the sun in an awe-inspiring fashion .
The old man also recalled his divinity, allowing everyone to breathe easy . They could finally get up from the ground now .
“Thank you, Sacred Director . ” Wenrui bowed again .
“So that’s the Sacred Director . ” New students found this title unfamiliar .
“A supervisor of our system . His power should be unfathomable . ” His friend told him .
The rest of the spectators became afraid and stared at the old man up above with reverence .
This old man stared at the pond and the crumbled statue of Desolate Saint with a solemn expression .
“Would you like some tea?” Wenrui asked with a smile .
“No need, I’m quite busy right now . ” The old man responded .
“May I ask why you are here?” Wenrui asked .
“To figure out some issues . ” The old man snorted . Judging by the casual tone of this conversation, these two knew each other and should actually have a good relationship .
“Broken statue and losing the Sword of Repentance, this is a great offense . ” He coldly added .
His demeanor made the students shudder . After all, Repentance Institution was only a tiny academy while the supervisor was responsible for watching the entire system .
1 . The author is being even more cryptic than usual in the last few chapters . I’m translating while interpreting the plot myself . There might be minor points or words that I need to change in order to get the full meaning across . It’s difficult to translate the intent of the author when he is purposely being vague . Also, I’ve changed a few terms . Academy of Light and Desolate Saint have popped up before; they used to be translated as Radiance Institution and Farwild Saint .
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