Chapter 439: Chapter 439 If You Can’t Refine the Sun, Don’t Bother Me Before Brunch

"The Grand Academy Competition?" Lin Feng repeated, slightly surprised. He genuinely had no idea what the man was talking about.

Although he could have used his divine sense to investigate, it was faster and easier to simply ask.

Seeing his reaction, many present were startled.

He doesn’t know?

But after thinking about it, they quickly found it reasonable again.

After all, if Lin Feng truly came from an ancient hidden clan, then perhaps worldly competitions held by ordinary academies were beneath his attention.

Gu Wenxu immediately began explaining respectfully.

"It is the largest academy gathering across the entire Golden Lotus Empire. Every year, Heavenly Dao Academy hosts a competition where countless academies send their most talented disciples to compete."

"The younger generation battles for rankings, glory, and rewards," another elder added excitedly. "The event gathers geniuses from countless cities, sects, clans, and academies. Even hidden talents emerge during that time."

"And Heavenly Dao Academy itself..." Gu Wenxu said with a solemn tone, "is no ordinary place."

For the next several minutes, the elders enthusiastically explained every detail from root to tip.

The rules of the competition. The scale of the event. The powerful academies participating. The monstrous geniuses expected to appear this year.

The hidden opportunities. The fame that came with victory. Lin Feng listened quietly while sipping wine, his expression calm as ever.

Yet inwardly, he was slightly intrigued. A gathering of countless young geniuses across Golden Lotus Empire.

That certainly sounded lively.

"Normally, my students would have entered the year-end competition held by Spirit Spring Academy, but now that event feels somewhat laughable," Lin Feng mused with a faint smile as he calmly gazed into the distance.

"After all, most of the students within this academy have already become my disciples. Even the teachers and the dean themselves have entered my teachings. Compared to that, the academy’s internal competition no longer carries much meaning."

Everyone nearby fell silent waiting for Lin Feng’s answer. In merely a short period of time, Lin Feng had completely shaken Spirit Spring Academy from top to bottom.

His teachings were mysterious and profound, his methods unfathomable, and countless people had benefited greatly from listening to his lectures.

Even elders who had been trapped for years had found new enlightenment under his guidance and the dean even became one of his students.

Lin Feng slowly clasped his hands behind his back as the wind gently fluttered his robes.

"Interesting," he finally said calmly, "this Grand Academy Competition is different. It gathers heaven’s favored geniuses from countless academies, sects, and clans throughout the entire empire. Such a stage is perfect for a few of my fated students to sharpen themselves against true prodigies. Only by competing against the best can they truly spread their wings and soar toward the heavens through their own efforts."

As he spoke, Lin Feng’s eyes carried a trace of expectation.

Although he himself possessed heaven-defying abilities, he did not wish for his students to rely on him forever.

A true powerhouse needed to walk their own path, experience glory and defeat alike, and temper themselves amidst countless battles.

Only then could they become true dragons among men.

"I believe I will personally attend the competition by the end of this year," Lin Feng finally said. "It will be a good opportunity for my students. They have cultivated under me for quite some time already. It is about time for the world to witness what kind of students I, Lin Feng, have raised."

The surrounding people immediately felt their hearts tremble.

The students personally taught by Lin Feng were already monstrous enough within Spirit Spring Academy.

If they were unleashed upon the Grand Academy Competition, nobody could imagine just how shocking the outcome would become. Gu Wenxu’s eyes lit up with excitement.

"I’m truly delighted to hear that, Master Lin Feng!" he exclaimed respectfully. "The Grand Academy Competition this year will surely become extraordinarily lively with your presence there. Once news spreads that Medicine King Lin Feng will attend personally, countless powers and geniuses will certainly gather to witness it!"

Lin Feng merely smiled faintly and shook his head.

"You think too highly of me," he replied calmly. "I have no interest in taking the spotlight away from the younger generation. This competition belongs to them, not me."

He paused briefly before continuing.

"I will simply remain in the background while my students stand beneath the heavens’ gaze. The spotlight should belong to them alone. As for me..." A faint mysterious smile appeared on his face. "Watching my students rise above countless geniuses will already be more than enough."

The people around him could not help but secretly sigh in admiration.

A true master did not seek glory for himself but instead took pride in raising disciples capable of shaking the world. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Yet somehow, the calmer and humbler Lin Feng acted, the more unfathomable and terrifying he appeared in everyone’s eyes.

The event was an overwhelming success, and only after a few more hours did it finally come to an end.

By then, midnight had already arrived.

Lin Feng slowly departed alongside Gu Wenxu while thousands of cultivators stood behind them respectfully.

The atmosphere was grand and solemn as countless gazes followed Lin Feng’s figure with admiration, reverence, and even worship.

"Have a good night, Medicine King Lin Feng!"

"Farewell, Master Lin Feng!"

"May we meet again soon!"

The voices of thousands echoed together in unison like rolling thunder across the night sky.

Lin Feng merely nodded calmly as he walked away with his hands clasped behind his back, his white robes fluttering gently in the cold midnight breeze.

His posture resembled that of a supreme master overlooking the world, carrying an indescribable aura that caused countless people to instinctively lower their heads in respect.

Gu Wenxu glanced sideways at Lin Feng and secretly sighed in amazement.

No matter how many times he witnessed it, the pressure and presence surrounding Lin Feng were simply too extraordinary.

Even standing beside him made one feel insignificant.