"What should I do, then?
Should I not accept the challenge?
If I do, it won't just be me. Even you, grandfather, will be embarrassed! "Wu Jian said gloomily.
He had not expected Zhang Mengfei to be a high-grade Origin General already. The speed at which Zhang Mengfei was advancing was enough to make him envious.
"What?
Could it be that you have the ability to jump ranks to battle? "Wu Gao asked Wu Jian in reply.
Wu Jian immediately shook his head, "I-I don't dare!"
"That's enough. You will definitely lose this battle, but you still have to accept the challenge. Let your brother fight in your place. Let's see if he dares to accept the challenge!" Wu Gao said.
"Let my brother fight in my place?
You think too highly of that kid, but that's fine too. It's fine if he doesn't dare to accept the challenge, but if he does, we will definitely win! "Wu Jian said. He paused for a moment before asking," What about Xue Ming and Boduo? "
"What do they have to do with us? Since they have accepted the challenge, let them fight!" Wu Gao said grumpily.
"Alright, I'll listen to you, grandfather," Wu Jian replied.
He thought to himself, In any case, I'm only working with Xue Ming and Boduo temporarily. Whether they win or lose has nothing to do with me!
One had to admit that Wu Gao and Wu Jian were really good at kicking someone to the curb after they had outlived their usefulness.
Thus, Wu Jian had someone reply to the challenge, asking his elder brother, Wu Qiang, to fight Zhang Mengfei in his place. At the same time, the loser would be kicked out of the academy.
Wu Jian was afraid that Yao Yue and the others would not agree, so he had someone spread the news of the challenge.
Soon, everyone in the academy knew about the challenge.
"Did you hear? Yao Yue, Guan Changyun, and Zhang Mengfei are challenging the seniors. Are they trying to fight above their level?"
"How audacious. Yao Yue actually dares to challenge Xue Ming, who is in the top ten of the ranking list. He is overestimating himself!
Xue Ming became a high-grade Origin General a year ago. Now, he's probably a peak Origin General. Even if Yao Yue's cultivation speed is fast, he won't be able to catch up to him. "
"That's not necessarily true. Don't you remember that three months ago, Yao Yue defeated the enforcer Sheng Shengmao? Sheng Shengmao is a high-grade origin general."
"So that's how it is. Looks like the three of them are very confident. This will be a good show!"
"Whoever loses will have to scram out of the academy. I wonder if they will accept this wager."
Many of the academy's disciples were discussing animatedly. Every one of them had an expression as if they were waiting to watch a good show. They were all eager to see the start of these three challenges.
In the courtyard of a woman's residence, there were two beautiful women sitting in front of a stone bench and talking.
These two women were equally beautiful. One of them was dressed in a purple silk dress. Her figure was outstanding, and there was a hint of toughness in her gentleness. She emitted a different kind of heroic spirit. The other woman was dressed in a blue dress. She had a delicate and lovely appearance. There was a faint worry between her brows, and it made people unable to help but feel a sense of protection.
They looked like flowers blooming together. They looked like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums.
The woman in purple was naturally Nangong Ying. The woman in blue was Lan Jing.
"Yingying, why do you think he's so audacious? He actually dares to challenge Xue Ming. Is this a misunderstanding?" Lan Jing asked Nangong Ying.
"Hmph, he's very conceited. I don't think it's a misunderstanding. This is good. We'll let him know that there is always someone stronger than him. He won't think that he's the strongest cultivator in the world," said Nangong Ying angrily.
"Yingying, I know you're biased against him, but you shouldn't talk about him like that.
He didn't offend you, "Lan Jing said with a complaining tone.
"Isn't that so? I just can't stand his pretty face. Moreover, he rejected you. You shouldn't side with him anymore. Moreover, you're so beautiful. What right does he have to not like you?" said Nangong Ying.
"Didn't you say that he already has a wife?
You can't blame him for this. I'm just overthinking it. "
Lan Jing sighed. She then said, "He even saved me last time. He's not the kind of person who thinks he's all right. Moreover, didn't you say that his wife has been kidnapped to the Shura Dynasty? It'll be difficult for her to come back. I … I still have a chance."
As Lan Jing spoke, her delicate face flushed red.
Ever since she met Yao Yue, she fell in love with Yao Yue. She couldn't forget him.
Although she had a weak personality, she was quite stubborn when it came to relationships.
Nangong Ying looked defeated. "You're deeply poisoned!"
She paused for a moment before continuing, "To be honest, I don't think he'll win this battle.
You know that Xue Ming. He already has an elder as his master, and his cultivation has already reached the peak of the Houtian realm. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to reach the top ten on the Wind Cloud List. Although he's ranked last, it's enough to prove his strength. Although his cultivation speed is fast, he's still lacking. "
"Then what should we do? If he loses, he'll be expelled from the academy," said Lan Jing worriedly.
"What can we do? Don't tell me you have the ability to change his mind?"
Nangong Ying retorted. She then added, "Don't overthink it. Since he dares to challenge you, he must have some confidence in winning. Let's go watch their battle together."
"Yes, I believe that he'll win," said Lan Jing as she clenched her fists.
In Yao Yue's courtyard, they had already received a reply.
"Boss, this Wu Jian is too shameless. Third Brother challenged him, but he actually sent his older brother to fight. How shameless!" said Guan Changyun to Yao Yue.
Zhang Mengfei said from the side, "Second Brother, there's nothing to be afraid of. Who cares if he's Wu Jian or Wu Qiang? I'll defeat him all the same!"
"Third brother, you must not be careless about this matter. The reason why Wu Jian avoided the battle is probably because he knows that your cultivation is higher than his. That's why he made this decision. We must understand Wu Qiang's strength before making a decision!" Yao Yue said solemnly.
"Boss is right, we can't suffer this loss for nothing!"
Said Guan Changyun. He then added, "Why don't I go ask around and see how strong Wu Qiang is?"
At that moment, a clear voice came from outside the room. "There's no need to ask around. Wu Qiang is a high-grade Origin General, and he's even reached the late Origin General realm. His battle prowess is quite impressive. Zhang Mengfei, it's best if you don't accept his challenge."
After saying that, the person appeared at the door. It was none other than Yao Yue's master, Situ Qing.
"Master (Teacher Situ)!" Yao Yue and the other two immediately greeted Situ Qing.
"The three of you are quite bold. You've just recovered from your injuries, yet you dare to challenge the seniors," Situ Qing reprimanded them.
"Master, this is a chance for us to prove ourselves. They tried to frame us. Are we supposed to remain passive?" asked Yao Yue.
"But you still need to talk to me first before making a decision!
Do you still respect me as your master? "Situ Qing glared at Yao Yue.
Yao Yue could only laugh dryly and say, "This is disciple's carelessness. Please forgive me, Master."
"There's no point in saying that now. Everyone in the academy knows about this. I'm afraid that a battle is the only way out of this.
Are you confident that you can win? "asked Situ Qing.
"We're confident!" Yao Yue, Guan Changyun, and Zhang Mengfei replied confidently.
Situ Qing looked at them with satisfaction and said, "Very good. Since you're confident, go ahead and fight them." She paused for a moment before continuing, "Wu Qiang is Elder Wu's eldest grandson, and he also has a King Skill. Your chances of winning against him are very slim. Guan Changyun, your opponent is Boduo Ge. Boduo Ge's talent isn't very outstanding, but he has been in the middle realm longer than you, so it won't be easy for you to defeat him. As for Yao Yue, your opponent is even more extraordinary. Xue Ming is a disciple who has been heavily nurtured by an elder just like you all. Her talent is also quite outstanding. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to reach the top ten of the Wind Cloud List.
Situ Qing's objective was to prevent Yao Yue and the other two from being overly confident. She naturally hoped that they could win.
"It's great that master can test us!" Yao Yue said happily.
Then, they went out of the courtyard to let Situ Qing test their true strength.
"I'm the weakest here, so I'll go first!" Guan Changyun suggested.
"Alright, use your strongest attack on me!" Situ Qing nodded.
Guan Changyun nodded and drew out his saber. His general aura began to spread out, and a faint green light began to flicker. A large amount of elemental energy from different realms gathered on the saber, causing the blade to emit a green color!
High-grade General Skill, Explosive Stacked Slash!
Guan Changyun shouted in surprise. He held his saber with both hands and leaped into the air, slashing his saber furiously at Situ Qing.
The Explosive Stacked Slash's power was extraordinary. Several one-and-a-half-meter long green lights stacked together, creating a stacked attack.
Situ Qing had a look of admiration on his face as he raised his sword to block the attack.
Clang!
The weapons collided, and light scattered in all directions!
Situ Qing stood on the spot without moving. Even the corner of her clothes did not flutter. Guan Changyun, on the other hand, was forced to retreat several steps before he managed to stabilize himself.
"Instructor Situ, you're so powerful!" Guan Changyun said respectfully.
"You're not bad. You should have a forty percent chance of winning against Bodom!" Situ Qing evaluated. Then, she said to Zhang Mengfei, "It's your turn. Come!"
"Instructor Situ, watch carefully!" Zhang Mengfei shouted in surprise. A powerful black-red aura emerged from his body.
King Skill, Blood Spear Technique!
Zhang Mengfei had a constitution that contained both dark and wind elemental energies. The Blood Spear Technique was an offensive king skill that gathered all his blood energy into a single point. Therefore, every time he used it, a black-red aura would appear.
The spear turned into a black-red streak of light, carrying a force of more than one thousand five hundred jin as it pierced toward Situ Qing.
Situ Qing's beautiful eyes flickered with surprise. Then, she casually blocked with her sword. A green light streaked past like a shooting star.
Rumble!
As soon as the move landed, Zhang Mengfei's figure was sent flying by the shockwave.