Chapter 483 - 278: The New National Preceptor Ascends
Lin Chen looked towards the city. The city gates were allowing people to exit but not enter, and there was even a notice from the Beast Tamer Guild posted on the gate.
Is this place haunted?
Lin Chen, surprised, asked the uncle, "Has no one come to deal with it?"
"Don’t mention it," the uncle sighed. "The Beast Tamer Guild reported it, and the Celestial Capital promised to send someone to handle it, but the person they sent couldn’t understand it at all, and one even died."
"The Beast Tamer Guild wants to dispatch more support, but now no one dares to come."
The uncle continued, "Young man, you should leave quickly too. This city is truly haunted, many major forces have left, and it’s uncertain if the Demon Race will declare war. This small city is definitely not a place to stay."
Finally, the uncle hurriedly left.
Lin Chen thought for a moment and ultimately did not enter the city. He had only intended to pass through and replenish his supplies.
He bypassed the city entirely, heading far away, but still felt uneasy in his heart.
Didn’t Zhong Nan already kill the Abyss Bone Dragon?
Why is it still like this?
But now that Zhong Nan is gone, many questions no longer have answers.
Three days after Lin Chen left Hengshan City, the Celestial Capital officially announced the end of the national mourning period and the ascension of the new National Preceptor.
The new National Preceptor’s ascension was naturally a grand affair involving the Gu Family and the National Master’s Institute, both major powers.
The Dubhe Pavilion also specially issued an announcement declaring the new National Preceptor’s ascension.
Lin Chen entered the next city and heard about these developments regarding the Celestial Capital.
"Rumor has it that the Gu Family, wealthy and powerful, spent over a hundred million on banquets, and major forces from across the country attended."
"The Gu Family is on the rise again."
"They never really declined. Gu Wei was originally the previous generation’s National Preceptor, and there’s hope that Gu Ning can revive his ancestor’s legacy."
According to them, Gu Ning’s ascension ceremony was very grand, even somewhat intimidating.
Lin Chen also saw posters about Gu Ning in some places in this small city.
The National Preceptor holds great significance for the Cangling Ancient Country, so such publicity is very necessary.
Lin Chen merely listened to these matters without much thought, as the forces in the Celestial Capital now pursue only two words:
Stability.
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Celestial Capital
National Master’s Institute
Gu Ning sat in the most dazzling position in the National Master’s Institute, unable to suppress his excitement and exhilaration.
He had finally taken this position, becoming the most radiant existence in the Cangling Ancient Country.
In the future, the direction of this country would move forward under his guidance.
Just as Gu Ning was feeling excited, footsteps could be heard from outside the door. Gu Ning looked up to see Zhang Jin appearing in the grand hall.
Seeing Zhang Jin, Gu Ning instinctively wanted to stand up, but unexpectedly, Zhang Jin bowed respectfully and cupped his fists, saying:
"Zhang Jin greets the National Preceptor."
Gu Ning was somewhat unaccustomed to this scene, but he still said, "Senior Brother, there’s no one here; you don’t have to do this."
Zhang Jin said nothing, looked at Gu Ning, and said, "Congratulations on your ascension today. There are things I can’t speak too freely about, but I want to remind you that you are now not only a member of the Gu Family but also the National Preceptor of the Cangling Ancient Country..."
Hearing this, Gu Ning unhappily said, "Do you think I will be someone who only listens to the Gu Family?"
"At least it’s not so easy to free yourself from them, is it?" Zhang Jin retorted.
Gu Ning fell silent.
Zhang Jin’s words were blunt and unpleasant.
But it was the truth.
Gu Ning had ascended to this dazzling position with the help of the Gu Family.
But this was just the first step; if he wanted to secure his footing, the best way was to continue depending on the Gu Family.
At the very least, Gu Ning must not do anything to betray the Gu Family, or else the forces that once supported them would see him as ungrateful.
Zhong Nan was initially highly supported by the Celestial Capital Power, but the main issue was that Zhong Nan later took action to eliminate some of the Celestial Capital’s forces.
Zhang Jin did not continue on this topic but instead said to Gu Ning, "According to the rules of the National Master’s Institute, from today onwards, you are the new National Preceptor."
"You can also start learning the supreme Dragon Transformation Skill from today."
"You have the Dragon Transformation Skill?" Gu Ning was surprised.
"Of course not," Zhang Jin replied. "Strictly speaking, the Dragon Transformation Skill is an imprint."
With that, he led Gu Ning outside to a spot by a dragon-headed spring.
Curiously, Gu Ning said, "When the teacher passed away, didn’t this spew black water? But today, it is dried up."
"The teacher once said that the life of a National Preceptor is tied to the fate of the Cangling Ancient Country. Previously, it spewed black water because the teacher had already passed," Zhang Jin explained, then told Gu Ning, "You just need to take out the National Preceptor’s seal, place it on the dragon head, and then use the Dragon Fighting Skill to summon your Spirit Dragon."
With that, Zhang Jin prepared to leave.
But Gu Ning asked, "It seems like, Senior Brother has a grudge against me, but I don’t feel I’ve ever offended you."
Zhang Jin paused and then turned back, continuing the previous topic, saying, "Do you remember the question I just asked you?"
Gu Ning was stunned.
He thought for a moment and quickly recalled.
He said, "I must admit, I cannot do it now, but who can say what the future holds?"
Zhang Jin did not answer. He produced a file from somewhere and tossed it over, saying only:
"Take a look."
With those words, Zhang Jin truly left.
Gu Ning picked up the file and opened it, immediately shocked.
This file contained the leak and assassination cases from the Six Nations Beast Fighting Conference.
It clearly listed the primary culprits of the leak and assassination cases, who were none other than Gu An, who was responsible for the Beast Fighting Conference at the time.
Gu Ning was silent.
Gu An was one of the Gu Family’s top figures and the main supporter of this ascension.
But both the leak and assassination cases amounted to treason.
If this were revealed, dying ten times wouldn’t be enough.
However, if it were leaked, it would inevitably implicate the Gu Family.
At this moment, Gu Ning began to hesitate...
If it were Zhong Nan, he would undoubtedly move against Gu An immediately.
But could he, Gu Ning, do it?
Gu Ning looked at the file, falling into deep hesitation.
Outside the door, Zhang Jin had not actually left; he was watching Gu Ning’s reaction from outside.
What was truly baffling to him....
After returning to the Celestial Capital post-Beast Fighting Conference, Zhong Nan already learned the truth behind these two cases, but he never disclosed it. Instead, he had Zhang Jin compile this file.
He instructed Zhang Jin to hand over this file when the next National Preceptor ascended.