The Great Ruler: Reborn as Mu Chen, sweeping across the vast world!

Mu Chen held Luo Li's hand, and his fingertips could clearly feel the soft warmth of her palm.

"Luo Li," he asked, "which spiritual academy did you choose?"

Luo Li understood Mu Chen's meaning perfectly well; he wanted to choose the same spiritual academy as her!

Looking at the handsome young man before her, her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a hint of barely concealed joy flashed in her eyes.

"Wherever you go, I will go."

She said this without hesitation or doubt, as if she were simply stating something perfectly natural.

Upon hearing this, Mu Chen's brows and eyes relaxed instantly, and a bright, undisguised smile bloomed on his face.

"How about we go to the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy?" he asked with a smile, his tone light and cheerful.

"Okay." Luo Li nodded without any hesitation.

In short, clean and efficient.

The two exchanged a smile, and the empty battlefield around them seemed to brighten up a bit because of it.

They stood side by side, the boy in black standing tall and straight, the silver-haired girl aloof and ethereal.

This scene, as observed by those on another battle platform not far away, appeared somewhat...

Wen Qingxuan rolled her eyes as she watched Mu Chen and Luo Li acting as if no one else was around, especially Mu Chen's wide-eyed grin.

Miss Wen has seen countless geniuses and outstanding talents, and every one of them is proud, arrogant, and self-possessed.

No one is like Mu Chen, who, right after winning a fight and taking the championship, immediately turns around and holds a girl's hand, grinning like a fool!

Ugh, it's unbearable to look at!

Wen Qingxuan muttered to herself, her lips unconsciously pursing, a complex and unfathomable look flashing in her eyes.

Defeated by Mu Chen, she experienced the utter annihilation of being completely powerless for the first time in her life.

The absolute difference in their power levels made even her resentment seem futile...

Just as her thoughts were in turmoil, five figures arrived together.

The five deans descended onto the battle stage. Although they did not deliberately exude pressure, the natural aura they revealed was enough to make the people on the field hold their breath in awe.

Dean Bai Fa of the Holy Spirit Academy stood with his shoulders slumped, his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Mu Chen.

"The Spiritual Path Trial has now come to a successful conclusion. The three of you are all outstanding individuals in this realm."

"Mu Chen, as a Spirit Crown holder, you can choose any of the five academies except for the Myriad Phoenix Spirit Academy."

"Which monastery would you like to enter for your spiritual practice?"

All four institutions offered their terms, with the Holy Spirit Institute undoubtedly being the most generous!

However, Mu Chen looked at Dean Taicang and said, "Junior Mu Chen is willing to enter the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy for cultivation together with Luo Li."

The moment the words left his mouth, the air in the battle realm seemed to freeze for a split second.

A hint of surprise flashed across Dean Taicang's eyes, but it quickly turned into a warm smile. He was naturally delighted to have such a talented person join him!

Dean Wu Ling's sleepy appearance remained unchanged, but his withered hand stroking his beard paused, and the corner of his mouth seemed to twitch slightly, a half-smile.

The green pine tree in Dean Tiansong's palm swayed slightly without any wind.

Dean Wanhuang's elegant face remained smiling, his gaze lingering on Luo Li's stunning beauty for a moment, a hint of regret flashing deep in his eyes.

And the Dean of the Holy Spirit—

"snort!"

With a soft snort, a clear shadow rose in his eyes. He didn't look at Mu Chen again, nor did he exchange glances with the other four deans. He suddenly flicked his white sleeve!

"Buzz—!"

The space groaned under its own weight.

Dean Holy Spirit stepped inside, his figure instantly swallowed by darkness, and he left in anger.

Just then, a clear and crisp voice rang out:

"I want to enter the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy too!"

Wen Qingxuan stood on the battle platform, her high ponytail swaying gently in the breeze. She raised her chin, her voice carrying her usual pride.

Dean Wanhuang didn't seem too surprised. She turned her gaze to Dean Taicang and nodded slightly: "Dean Taicang, I must congratulate the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy. The top three in this year's Spiritual Path have all entered your academy."

Dean Taicang smiled in response, his green robe fluttering in the wind: "It's fate."

With his keen insight, he naturally understood that all of this was related to Mu Chen. Youth is truly wonderful…

Mu Chen raised an eyebrow, his smile fading slightly and replaced by a hint of surprise.

He turned to look at Wen Qingxuan, and the proud, phoenix-like girl met his gaze, even giving a defiant smirk.

Not right.

broken!

Mu Chen's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that Wen Qingxuan is here for Luo Li?

He subtly tightened his grip on Luo Li's hand.

Luo Li seemed to sense something, and turned her glass-like eyes to him, a faint doubt appearing in her clear eyes.

Mu Chen leaned closer and whispered a few words in her ear.

Upon hearing this, Luo Li slightly opened her eyes, glanced back at Wen Qingxuan who was nodding in their direction, and almost subconsciously took half a step to the side, shielding Mu Chen in front of her.

"Miss Wen," Mu Chen said calmly, "why did you choose the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy? If I'm not mistaken, the Myriad Phoenix Spiritual Academy would be a better fit for you."

Upon hearing this, Wen Qingxuan's lips curled slightly, revealing a smile that was not quite a smile. Her high ponytail swayed gently behind her head, and her whole person exuded a flamboyant beauty.

"What?" she raised an eyebrow, "Is it that I can't enter the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy?"

"Of course I can," Mu Chen said calmly. "I was just curious."

"Curious about what?" Wen Qingxuan retorted. "Curious about why I chose to come to the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy instead of the Wanhuang Spiritual Academy, which is most suitable for me?"

"To me, the five academies are really no different. I'm inferior to you on the Spiritual Path, but once we leave the Spiritual Path, I want to compete with you again!"

"See you at the Northern Spiritual Academy." Her voice was clear and bright, each word distinct. "Don't disappoint me."

Upon hearing this, Mu Chen's slightly furrowed brows quietly relaxed.

It's good that they didn't come for Luo Li.

"OK."

He smiled, his voice carrying his usual composure.

"See you at the Northern Azure Spirit Academy."

Wen Qingxuan said no more, and after taking one last deep look at Mu Chen and Luo Li, she turned and walked towards the illusory image of the Mirror of Judgment that had appeared out of nowhere. Her figure gradually faded away and returned to the outside of the Spirit Road.

Mu Chen gazed thoughtfully in the direction she had disappeared.

"I'll have to be more careful from now on..."

Luo Li looked up at him: "Do you think she'll cause you trouble at the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy?"

"It's not that troublesome," Mu Chen shook his head. "She's just unwilling to admit defeat. People like that are more genuine than those who flatter on the surface but scheme behind the scenes."

"I'm afraid she'll come and bother you." He muttered in a low voice, his tone slightly somber. "I always feel like there's something off about the way she looks at you..."

"She wasn't coming for me at all," Luo Li glanced at him lightly, a hint of annoyance flashing in her glass-like eyes, "She's clearly looking at you differently."

It's all this person's fault for saying those nonsense words in her ear, which made her react so obviously.

Seeing her adorable demeanor, Mu Chen was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.

He gazed at Luo Li's aloof and ethereal profile, then suddenly leaned closer, his warm breath brushing against her ear:

"What's wrong? Are you jealous?"

Luo Li's ears flushed a faint blush at a visible speed, but she simply turned her face to the other side, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible:

"……No."

Mu Chen's smile deepened as he reached out and gently put his arm around her shoulder, pulling her into his embrace.

Luo Li stiffened slightly, then slowly relaxed and obediently leaned against his chest.

The two embraced silently, neither saying a word for a moment.