The Star River Era! The Dimensional Freedom Demon

The old man was dressed in a simple mage's robe. His gaze was gentle and profound, as if it contained endless wisdom, yet it also carried a reassuring charm.

He simply raised his hand, and without a trace of smoke or fire, Ji Chen's dormitory was silently restored to its original state.

As if time had reversed, the ashes gathered again, turning into brand new bedding, and the molten iron flowed back like swallows returning to their nests, restoring the bed frame to its original condition. Even the wall plaster that had been shaken off rolled back up and reattached to the wall.

Only Els, who was seriously injured and unconscious, still lay amidst the chaos, blood slowly spreading beneath him.

"You're very good, child."

Seemingly sensing the wariness in Ji Chen's eyes, the old man reintroduced the man.

"I am Trandoff Cortez, the dean of this academy."

Dean!

Ji Chen was startled.

If the information circulating within the academy is correct, Dean Cortes is the strongest person on this planet.

He hadn't expected that such a minor squabble among the students would alarm such a person.

He didn't believe that the dean was Els's backer.

A student with only three stars of power and the ability to manipulate energy is not worthy of catching this person's eye.

Although he didn't know why such a powerful figure as the dean had suddenly come to visit, Ji Chen was uneasy, but still adopted the attitude one would show to a powerful person.

"I was unaware of the Dean's presence and am filled with trepidation."

Once Ji Chenxin's mind was activated, all his distracting thoughts were gathered up before he bowed deeply.

"It's alright."

Cortez smiled slightly and said quite amiably:

"You don't need to worry. I already know what happened. Els provoked you first, and you retaliated. The academy will hold him responsible for all the losses."

"We are a superpower academy, and conflict is inevitable. But you must remember that it is through conflict without breaking apart that our Federation Superpower Academy can continue to thrive."

Ji Chen felt a slight stirring in his heart, sensing that although the dean's words seemed to be directed at him, they also seemed to have another meaning.

Without showing it, Ji Chen bowed again and said:

"Students, please remember this."

The old man stroked his beard, seemingly quite satisfied with Ji Chen's attitude.

"You're a good student. Focus on your cultivation and don't worry about trivial matters. The academy is a place to train superhuman talents for the Federation, not a superhuman league rife with vested interests. With me, the dean, here, the academy won't fall into chaos!"

Before leaving, the old man tossed Ji Chen a token.

"This is a teleportation array that leads directly to the Superpower Association. If you don't mind this old man, you can use this token to chat with the Dean. As the Dean, I'm happy to guide the younger generation."

The old man came quickly and left quickly.

Before Ji Chen could even react, the dean's figure had already disappeared from the room.

If it weren't for the teleportation array in his hand, and Els lying in the corner, his body twitching from time to time, Ji Chen would have doubted that this was a dream.

"It seems that the dean is aware of what's going on inside the academy. This appearance may be a warning to certain people."

As the dean of the Superpower Academy in Capricorn, a newly occupied territory, Cortes inevitably shoulders significant responsibilities in certain aspects of the Federation's strategy, bearing a heavy burden on Capricorn.

Every move made by such an important person must have a profound meaning.

It's impossible for one or two of his students to fight, or for one or two prodigies to emerge, to cause such a stir.

Of course, Ji Chen's outstanding performance was also an important factor that prompted the dean to express his attitude towards him.

"So, is this some form of compensation?"

Looking at the teleportation array card in his hand, Ji Chen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

With him around, even if those unscrupulous higher-ups in the academy wanted to control him, they would have to restrain themselves and dare not make a move easily anymore.

At least within this academy, he could finally enjoy peace again and continue to accumulate his strength.

The sediment of the Heavenly Demon.

. . . . . .

Inside the small world of the cave.

The vice dean's face was ashen, and his emotions spread silently, causing the celestial phenomena of the entire cave to change abruptly.

The world, which was just moments ago sunny and full of vitality, was suddenly filled with swirling dark clouds, rumbling thunder, and streaks of lightning tearing through the sky.

As if echoing his current state of mind, the nearby alchemy furnace suddenly exploded with a loud bang.

The stove lid exploded, billowing out black smoke and filling the air with a burnt smell.

The vice-dean's hands trembled slightly, his face growing increasingly grim, and he practically spat out the two names through clenched teeth:

"Cortez! Ji Chen!"

But he sat down again and gave new orders to his subordinates.

. . . . . .

The dean abandoned the seriously injured Els in the dormitory and didn't care about him. Ji Chen couldn't just watch Els die now.

Although he also really wanted to kill this pretentious guy who was trying to steal his things.

But this is his room, a college that still upholds the law.

If he really kills Els here, it's entirely possible that he'll be expelled from the academy or even go to jail.

Even though he's currently weak, it's still necessary for him to follow the rules.

Once he becomes stronger, he will have plenty of opportunities to deal with this guy once he leaves the academy, which he considers a sanctuary.

Ji Chen stepped forward to check on him and found that although the dean did not treat Els, he had still helped stabilize his injuries and brought him out of danger.

"You guys outside, get in here!"

Suddenly, Ji Chen frowned and said to the door.

There was no movement.

"Playing dead, huh?"

"Li Hua, right?"

"If you keep pretending to be dead, I'll make sure you really die!"

Upon hearing this, Els's underlings outside no longer dared to pretend they hadn't heard and scrambled to Ji Chen's side.

"No, brother!"

"We're coming out, we're coming out right now!"

Li Hua and the others glanced at Els's miserable state in the corner and immediately dared not look any longer, trembling with fear.

"Brother, I was wrong! I confess!"

Li Hua was so frightened that her face turned pale.

If Els, who has awakened combat abilities, has been treated so badly by Ji Chen, then those of them who only have some auxiliary abilities or weak abilities will only suffer even more.

He slapped himself hard while pleading:

"Brother, I was blind to your greatness. I am the one from Zhuo'an, I am the trash."

Following his lead, the others followed suit, earnestly admitting their mistakes, fearing that Ji Chen would hold a grudge against them.

In the Superpower Academy, strength reigns supreme, and it is only natural for the strong to bully the weak.

This is evident from the fact that the academy confiscates threatening technological creations and allows students to fight amongst themselves.

"Alright!"

Ji Chen had absolutely no interest in these people, nor did he have any desire to appreciate the pitiful sight of others begging him.

He called these people over just to ask them something.

"Tell me, why were you targeting me before?"

"Big brother, we dare not!"

Li Hua and the others pleaded at first, but when they saw that Ji Chen was showing signs of impatience, they stopped crying.

"......is our mentor..."

When it came to the college teachers, Li Hua and the others lowered their voices considerably, as if afraid of being overheard.

"We're all students in the cultivation department. Those teachers have mentioned you, intentionally or unintentionally, hinting that they're targeting you, and that we'll receive extra training..."