Chapter 1311: Small Giant

Venerable Qianjiao was also startled, asking in surprise, “What was that roar...?”

At that moment, Venerable Zixiao appeared.

He looked anxious, holding a nine-meter-tall little giant that was struggling and roaring wildly.

“Madam, this is bad!”

“The young master, he… he mischievously broke the seal of the ancient Sky Pit blood drop and has turned into an ancient giant!”

Venerable Qianjiao dropped Jiang Fan and rushed forward, calling out, “Xiongxiong! Xiongxiong!”

Xiongxiong had already transformed into an ancient giant, a chaotic, bloodthirsty, and enraged being. Moreover, having just transformed, his intellect was close to that of a beast. How could he listen to Venerable Qianjiao? He flailed his arms wildly, tearing Venerable Qianjiao’s clothes.

“It’s Mother, it’s Mother!” Venerable Qianjiao was thrown into disarray, panicked and at a loss. She felt as if her world had collapsed! She had no idea what to do.

Venerable Zixiao quickly said, “Madam, don’t panic yet! Back then, Young Master Jiang Fan, in the Black Sun Royal Court, once transformed a three-star Giant King back into a Three-Crowned Asura King. Please go fetch him quickly and see if he has a way to restore the young master.”

Jiang Fan?

Venerable Qianjiao suddenly remembered. Yes, there was a projection from Taicang Great State that showed exactly that scene. Transformed ancient giants could indeed be reverted!

Venerable Zixiao urged, “Madam, quickly send someone to find Jiang Fan!” He was burning with anxiety.

When he was publicly displaying the blood drop at the academy entrance, the Dean’s mischievous child came forward to play with it. Although he knew this kid was extremely mischievous and a nuisance to everyone, the blood drop had a seal, and he had also set up a separate isolation array around it. So, he paid no mind, discussing the blood drop with another venerable nearby.

Who knew that the child had somehow found a powerful hammer, specifically designed to counter arrays? With one swing, he shattered the array and broke the seal. Blood drops from within splattered out and landed directly on him. As a result, he transformed into a small giant right before everyone’s eyes.

This was the Dean’s son, the Dean’s wife’s precious child, and he had turned into an ancient giant right under his nose. Even his death wouldn't be enough to quell the Dean’s wife’s resentment, would it? Now, his only hope rested on Jiang Fan. He was the only one who had managed to revert an ancient giant. He just didn't know where Jiang Fan had run off to after being chased by Venerable Zhenyan.

“No need to search, I’m right here.”

To Venerable Zixiao’s slight surprise, a calm voice came from nearby. He turned his head and was startled. He saw several chains made of condensed flower petals, wrapped tightly around a young man, layer upon layer. Only an handsome, fair-skinned face was visible.

“Jiang Fan!” He had dealt with Jiang Fan before and recognized him at a glance. He rushed forward, pulling open the petal chains, and asked, “How did you get trapped?”

Jiang Fan stopped him, saying, “Don’t. Venerable Qianjiao insisted on teaching me a lesson. Don’t disturb her; make sure she finishes her lecture first.”

Venerable Qianjiao instantly felt awkward. The very person she had been furiously trying to discipline was, in fact, the one who could save her son! Hearing the little giant’s roars, her heart ached. She quickly untied the petal chains herself and asked, “Young Master Jiang, can you save my son?” Hope gleamed in her eyes.

Jiang Fan replied, “Yes, but I don’t want to.”

Venerable Qianjiao was overjoyed, but upon hearing the latter half of the sentence, her face turned anxious again. She quickly placed three wish papers back into his palm: “Please, Young Master Jiang, save my son.”

Jiang Fan took the three wish papers, tucked them into his spatial storage device, and said, “So, no more teaching me a lesson?”

Venerable Qianjiao gritted her teeth slightly, thinking, *This boy, sassing me, is he?* However, with her son’s life in Jiang Fan’s hands, she could only swallow her pride.

“Venerable Zixiao, please excuse us. I will handle this matter.” With a wave of her hand, petal chains wrapped around the little giant.

Venerable Zixiao understood that Venerable Qianjiao was about to apologize to Jiang Fan, and she didn’t want anyone present for such a humiliating act. Knowing that Jiang Fan could save Xiongxiong, he felt relieved and promptly said, “Alright, Madam, let me know if you need anything at all.” With that, he flashed away.

But after leaving, he slapped his forehead. “I almost forgot to tell Madam. Jiang Fan’s Heavenly Eye Crystal on his forehead is still active. All cultivators in Hunyuan State are watching.” Just as he was about to go back and inform her, he turned his head and saw that Venerable Qianjiao had already invited Jiang Fan into a resting room beside her bedchamber. It was too late to warn her. A trace of worry crossed his face. “Surely, this won’t be a problem, will it? But it’s just an apology, what could go wrong? What am I even worrying about?” Shaking his head, he turned and left to find the Dean.

In a secluded courtyard.

Grand Venerable Xingyuan was examining Venerable Lianjing’s injuries.

“Dean, why is Venerable Lianjing still unconscious? An impact of that level shouldn’t have caused her to remain unconscious, should it?” A female disciple responsible for caring for Venerable Lianjing asked, her face full of confusion.

Jiang Fan had only briefly fainted from the impact and quickly regained consciousness. It didn’t make sense for Venerable Zhenyan to be in such a severe state.

Grand Venerable Xingyuan’s expression was somber as he gazed at the divine halo behind Venerable Lianjing’s head; the cracks were still visible. A faint, almost imperceptible scent of decay emanated from her divine halo. “Her divine halo is decaying; the Tribulation of the Five Declines of Heaven and Man has arrived for her. Given the damaged state of her domain, I’m afraid she won’t be able to endure it.”

What truly plunged her into unconsciousness was the decline of the Five Declines of Heaven and Man. “I don’t know what she went through for her domain to be so damaged. Originally, the decline of the Five Declines was still a few days away, giving her some time to prepare. However, being subjected to the Sages’ Law twice in a row triggered it prematurely.”

Grand Venerable Xingyuan stood up with a slight sigh. “Notify Mount Shao Emperor of Tianzhou and ask them to take her back.” There were only two ways to resolve Venerable Lianjing’s crisis. One was to repair her domain, upon which the decline would naturally recede. The second was to have a powerful protector help her overcome the Five Declines of Heaven and Man.

Currently, Grand Venerable Xingyuan had lost more than half of his Righteous Qi, making him willing but unable to help. He could only hope that the somewhat legendary Young Emperor would be able to turn the tide and save his mother.

Venerable Zixiao appeared, his face anxious. “Dean, something has happened to Xiongxiong. He touched the Sky Pit blood you brought back and turned into an ancient giant.”

Grand Venerable Xingyuan’s expression darkened slightly. “Didn’t I tell you to guard this blood carefully? How could a child possibly touch it?”

Venerable Zixiao explained the full story with a look of grievance. Hearing this, Grand Venerable Xingyuan became so angry his beard bristled and his eyes widened: “Which scoundrel gave a child such a dangerous item as an array-breaking hammer to play with? Fortunately, Jiang Fan is right here at our Wenhai Academy, and he still has a way to revert an ancient giant. Otherwise, the fight against ancient giants would have to start right here, with me!”

Venerable Zixiao sheepishly said, “Then let’s go and see now. Madam should be almost done talking with Jiang Fan.”

Grand Venerable Xingyuan pondered for a moment and said, “No need. Qianjiao spoils Xiongxiong daily, leading to countless troubles. Now that she’s run into a formidable opponent like Jiang Fan, it’s good for her to learn a lesson. If I go, she will surely shift all the blame onto me. We’ll just watch from here.” He waved his sleeve. Before them appeared a projection, clearly showing Jiang Fan’s perspective.