Chapter 636
Chapter 636 Survival and Principles
“Impossible!” Leander pondered. The discovery surprised him.
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He sensed an overwhelming aura approaching him from the stage steps. He could tell it was a King Phase master. The person was no weaker than Darian of the Bulwark Sect. They were only slightly weaker compared to the top King Phase warriors of Astria, such as Caelius and David.
He wouldn’t call it a surprise for such a person to show up on a college campus or high school grounds. After all, he was a walking exception himself.
Still, Leander studied at Ravenridge Senior High for half a year in the past, but never met a King Phase. Yet now, he sensed one in the auditorium, among the students celebrating homecoming.
“Are they here to attend the ceremony? Or are they alumni like me?” The more he considered the idea, the more convinced he was. “I’m curious p>
He focused on the sensation, and his brows knitted together.
The King Phase master he sensed was strong without a doubt. Their aura was fathomless and oppressive. However, it was also irregular and unstable.
“They must suffer from old injuries p>
Leander nodded in understanding. The kind of damage didn’t happen overnight.
The person must have suffered from a heavy injury but never fully healed. Over time, it became that person’s weak spot.
At first, it wouldn’t cause any trouble. That person would live their life like nothing. Even in a fight, the problem wouldn’t show in the first few rounds. Only when the battle dragged on would the person find their breathing quickened and their strength
weakened.
Leander narrowed his eyes and scanned the surroundings. He gazed into the shadows around the stage and clearly spotted an elderly man in a crisp suit.
The elderly man’s hands were clasped behind him. He waited beside the steps as if he was going to enter the stage next.
Leander had never seen him. However, his calm presence and indomitable spirit carried weight.
The moment Leander’s gaze fell on the man, the man also turned toward Leander as though noticing his gaze.
Their eyes met briefly before Leander dipped his chin. The elder’s gaze lingered on him in astonishment. “Who is this guy? Why does he give off the aura of a predator p>
The elder continued to stare at Leander, attempting to find an opening in Leander. No matter how hard he tried, Leander looked like a normal person. It was like trying to find a ripple on calm water.
He found nothing special about the younger man.
As he figured, the principal, James Shephard, cleared his throat on the stage. “Today, we are celebrating our 100th anniversary. The committee specially invited a guest, the former principal of Ravenridge Senior High, Mr. Julian Lowell. Let’s give him a big hand and welcome him on the stage p>
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At that, the figure was thrust into the spotlight. All eyes were on him, and applause erupted.
The man had no choice but to tear his gaze from Leander. He waved at the audience and marched onto the stage.
“Julian Lowell was the thirteenth honorary principal!” Jacklyn blurted out when she recognized the name.
“Oh?” Leander turned to her. “Do you know the elder p>
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She nodded. “When I first came to Ravenridge, I spent countless hours in the library. I read a lot of the school’s history. The principal introduced the elder as Julian Lowell. He’s a living legend in the school’s history. He was already the principal of Ravenridge Senior High sixty years ago, at the beginning of the reformation era. He spent ten years improving the unknown third-rate high school by gathering talent. Eventually, it became a top school in Ravenridge. Everyone will agree that he’s the most successful reformed in the school’s history. The school has its glory today thanks to him. He’s one of the greatest contributors. No. He’s the greatest contributor p>
Yvette and Ginny nodded in agreement.
“She’s right. We have seen his picture in the yearbook. It said he was forty when he served as the principal, and it was sixty years ago. So, he should be in his hundreds now. He had lived such a long life p>
Leander remained composed and didn’t comment. He was certain that Julian definitely lived longer than that.
Although Julian looked like he was in his sixties, his ease and otherworldly temperament indicated that he was older.
Leander smiled in amusement. He’s definitely a King Phase from a century ago. This school is full of surprises.
Other than him, a King Phase who concealed his identity, there was also a principal
in the King Phase who was at least a hundred years old.
Julian ascended the steps and walked to the center.
He hadn’t even spoken, but the auditorium had quieted down. The students held
their breath, watching the former principal in anticipation and respect.
Even proud elites like Victor and Shiloh sat upright and stared at him attentively, not daring to look away.
Julian smiled at the audience and nodded.
James shook his hand respectfully and passed him the microphone. “Mr. Lowell, we are honored to have you here today. It’s also a blessing for the students to meet you. Please don’t keep anything back. We are all ears and look forward to your advice p>
James was over fifty, but meeting Julian was like a long-held dream come true. He could barely hide his excitement.
Only after Julian nodded did James step down and join the audience.
The moment Julian held the microphone, he exuded authority. Nobody dared to meet his eyes. Everyone held their breath, anticipating his speech.
“Everyone, destiny brought us together on the 100th anniversary. I believe I have earned this opportunity as well. If it were decades ago, I might have had the energy to go on and on.
“I’m old now and not much use. I’ll keep it short p>
He started his first sentence with a straight face, but the following sentence with a
hint of humor. It elicited a chuckle from the
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students, and the mood eased.
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He waited patiently for the laughter to subside before continuing. “Today, we won’t dwell on education, grades, or history. We’ll talk about the wisdom of being a decent human being. Ravenridge Senior High strives to educate the students.
“Yet, I hope the students shape their own standard of being a decent person. There’s a natural order to everything. Today, we stand in the world. We need to find the pattern of how things work around us. Once we master them, we’ll be in our element and meet everything head-on regardless of the situation. It’s a simple truth about survival.
“Still, there’s one more thing I hope you won’t forget p>
He paused, building suspense, and finally added, “Survival indeed matters. However, behaving oneself is more important than that. Only with principles would a person stand proudly and unashamed. Without principles, you lack the essence and are pushed around by society’s beliefs p>
He said nothing about grades, but his words inspired the students, nonetheless. They rose to their feet and clapped their hands hard.
“Well said, Mr. Lowell p>
His short speech filled them with motivation and received thunderous applause from
the audience in return.
He was glad to see his words inspire them and ignite the justice within them.
Suddenly, his smile vanished.
Leander also sensed something bothering him.
A voice cut through the auditorium out of nowhere, drowning the applause. It reached the students from everywhere,
The newcomer clicked their tongue. “Julian, you old fossil. You can’t change the habit of preaching, huh? I wonder if you can maintain your principles when your life is at stake p>
The second the words landed, the atmosphere in the auditorium tensed.
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