Northern Square.
Due to the arrival of the Exchange, this square that had been empty due to the Hunting War had once again become the focal point of countless gazes in Hokuang Reiwon.
This time, the gazes seemed to be even more fervent than the Hunting War.
This was because this was the time for all Hokuang Reiwon's students to unite against outsiders.
The Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy had already bullied them. If they did not retaliate, as one of the Five Great Academies, they might really become a laughingstock and be mocked by others.
This was definitely not something that the prideful Hokuang Reiwon students could endure.
The vast public square was filled with a sea of people. More than 90% of the people were students of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy. Only in the northwest corner was a small group of people that didn't fit in with the rest.
They were the students of the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy.
Those students were all wearing green robes. There were both males and females, but most of them had their arms crossed in front of their chests. Their eyes were filled with sneers as they looked at the imposing Hokuang Reiwon students. So what if they had more people?
Even if they could not defeat their Senior Liu Ming, their Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy would be able to step on Hokuang Reiwon in this Exchange!
If they could step on Hokuang Reiwon and perform outstandingly in the Great Academy Competition half a year later, their Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy might even be able to replace Hokuang Reiwon!
"Senior Liu Ming, just one more day and our Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy will be able to win. At that time, let's see what else they can say!"
"Hmph, these Hokuang Reiwon students are so stubborn. They say that the strongest students are not here. Senior Liu Ming challenged them all the way yesterday. Aren't those so-called top ten of the Heavenly Rankings just clay chickens and pottery dogs?"
"Right, even if the top three of the Heavenly Rankings were to come today, Senior Liu Ming would still be able to make them scram back with their tails between their legs!"
"Haha."
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The ridiculing laughter of the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy students rang out without any concealment.
This immediately attracted the angry glares of the other Hokuang Reiwon students. Ever since Liu Ming had appeared, the other party's arrogance had been exceptionally arrogant. However, due to the previous situation, even though they were full of anger, they were unable to release it. They could only spit fire from their eyes.
In the square in front of them, a figure in a green robe stood upright with his arms crossed.
His eyes were indifferent as he looked at the enraged Hokuang Reiwon students. The corners of his mouth were raised into a sneer.
This was the Spiritual Academy that he had dreamed of?
Now, it seemed that it wasn't as amazing as he had imagined.
He wanted to let the people of Hokuang Reiwon know that losing him, Hokuang Reiwon was blind!
At the forefront of the Hokuang Reiwon students.
It was the place where the most elite students of Hokuang Reiwon had gathered. He Yao, Su Xuan, Xu Huang and the other veteran elite students, as well as the new elite students like Zhao Qingshan, were all clustered here. However, at this moment, their expressions were somewhat ugly.
"Su Xuan.
Have you already sent someone to inform Luo Li?
Will she come? "
Xu Huang looked at Su Xuan and asked in a low voice. Other than Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong, who had left the academy, the top ten of the Heavenly Rankings.
Other than Mu Chen, who had mysteriously disappeared for over a month, only Luo Li had yet to take action.
"I've already informed him. Although Luo Li doesn't usually fight with others, this matter concerns the face of our Hokuang Reiwon.
She should come, "Su Xuan said while lightly nodding her head.
"What's the use of her coming?
Liu Ming's strength should be at the Heavenly Completion Stage Initial Phase.
He's not any weaker than Li Xuantong. Not to mention Luo Li, even if Mu Chen came, I'm afraid that he might not be able to win. After all, this isn't a friendly spar. "
After all, He Yao had a grudge with Mu Chen, while Luo Li had that kind of relationship with Mu Chen. Although he clearly knew that the current situation wasn't suitable, he still could not help but speak out.
Su Xuan shot an indifferent glance at him and said, "If you feel that it's alright, we can let you continue."
He Yao turned sluggish, clenched his teeth, and turned his head away. Although he was already extremely close to Heavenly Completion Stage, he was still unable to take that step. If not, how could he have been defeated by Liu Ming?
Everyone turned silent for a while, feeling slightly sullen. The people from the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy truly knew how to pick the right time. Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong had just left the academy, and Mu Chen had mysteriously disappeared. Yet, they had immediately rushed over, causing them to be caught unprepared, and simply unable to defend.
While the students from both sides were throwing provocative and furious gazes at each other, the higher ups of the two academies were similarly seated on the chief podium of the Hokuang Reiwon. Although the atmosphere was not as hostile as between students, it was clearly not considered to be friendly.
"Haha, Dean Tai Cang. Looks like our Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy has found a bad time this time. That little fellow Liu Ming's talent is extremely high, but he's too arrogant. Originally, I wanted to let him experience the most elite students of Hokuang Reiwon, and use this opportunity to lower his spirit." said a rather plump male on the chief podium with a grin.
"You're joking, Dean Fei. The Exchange is just a small spar, that's all. It's just a spar to verify the flaws in each other's skills. What's the talk of dampening one's spirit?" replied Dean Tai Cang with a faint smile.
The fatty in front of them, who looked like a merchant, was the Dean of the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy, Fei Qingsong. Although he appeared to be unprepossessing, he was an extremely elite figure within the Ancient Cauldron Continent. If not, it would be impossible for him to become the Dean of an academy. Therefore, if anyone were to look down on him because of his appearance, they might be killed by him without knowing exactly what had happened.
"In the end, Dean Tai Cang's bearing is the best."
Fei Qingsong's face was still brimming with a smile. His thick and large palm lightly knocked on the table as he said, "In this exchange, it seems that our Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy has won unfairly. Rest assured, Dean Tai Cang. When we return, I'll warn those little fellows to keep their mouths shut. Haha."
Dean Tai Cang still had a faint smile on his face, with neither warmth nor anger. Only the Elders of Hokuang Reiwon frowned, while the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall, Mo You, faintly moved his lips, sending a sliver of a voice into Dean Tai Cang's ears.
"Dean, I've already informed Lord Northern Sea about this matter. However, there has been no reply for the time being. I don't know if Mu Chen will appear or not."
Dean Tai Cang nodded his head in an undetectable manner.
"Dean Tai Cang, does your Hokuang Reiwon have any other students that want to take action?
If there isn't … "Fei Qingsong's face was brimming with smiles. However, before he could finish speaking, his eyes faintly narrowed as he tilted his head to look towards the northern sky. At that location.
A glowing figure swiftly shot over. Like a graceful swan, under the attentive gazes of countless people, it landed on the northern square.
As the brilliance dissipated, it revealed the slender and slender figure of a young girl. She wore a black robe, had long silver hair and an exquisite appearance.
Bringing along a peculiar temperament that seemed to be aloof from the world, she appeared within the line of sight of the crowd.
The originally clamorous northern square seemed to have quietened down at this moment. Regardless of whether it was Hokuang Reiwon or the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy students, astonishment flashed within the eyes of everyone present.
"She's here!"
Upon seeing this, the spirits of Su Xuan and the rest instantly shook.
"What?
Does Hokuang Reiwon really not have any students that are worthy to be brought out?
We've waited for so long.
Only one girl has come? "
Liu Ming faintly gawked due to Luo Li's appearance and temperament. However, in the next instant, he sneered and said.
Luo Li's clear and limpid eyes quietly looked at Liu Ming. However, she did not reply, as her jade-like hands slowly covered the Luo God Sword.
"Heavenly Rankings Rank 10, Luo Li.
Please enlighten me. "Luo Li's light and lively voice slowly drifted across the square.
"Heavenly Rankings Rank 10?
Even the Heavenly Rankings Rank 4, He Yao, was defeated by our Senior Brother Liu Ming. What can she, the Rank 10, do? "At this moment, the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy students regained their senses as they immediately curled their mouths.
There was a lot of discussion. Could this be the legendary honey trap?
As the Ancient Cauldron Spiritual Academy students were discussing amongst themselves, a gaze shot out from within the shadows.
In the end, it congealed onto the lovable body of the young girl with an outstanding temperament and breathtaking appearance.
Within that gaze.
It seemed to contain a peculiar playful smile.
Luo Li, you're really here.
On the square, Liu Ming looked coldly at the slender and elegant Luo Li standing not far away and slowly said, "I'm a person who doesn't know how to show mercy. Don't think that I'll show mercy just because you're pretty. Therefore, if you don't want to disfigure yourself, you should go down by yourself."
Luo Li's eyebrows faintly knitted together as she said in a soft voice once again, "Please enlighten me."
Liu Ming's expression gradually turned cold. With a cold snort, he took a fierce step forward. Instantly, boundless Spiritual Energy rushed towards the skies, as a tyrannical Spiritual Energy pressure enveloped the surroundings.
Heavenly Completion Stage Initial Phase.
Grave expressions appeared on the faces of the numerous Hokuang Reiwon students. Although this Liu Ming was ruthless, his strength was indeed extremely tyrannical.
Su Xuan, He Yao and the rest also stared at the square. In reality, they had never seen Luo Li truly take action before. However, since she was able to join hands with Mu Chen to deal with a Spirit King, her true strength shouldn't be as little as what she had revealed on the surface. Naturally, they weren't completely sure exactly how strong Luo Li was. Only by truly taking action would they know.
"Hopefully, she's also concealing her strength."
Su Xuan sighed in her heart. Liu Ming's attacks were extremely heavy. If he were to injure Luo Li, there was no telling how furious Mu Chen would be when he appeared. Therefore, she could only hope that Luo Li's strength would be able to give everyone a surprise.
Boundless Spiritual Energy swept out from Liu Zheng's arrogant position. Staring at Luo Li, a chilling glint gushed out from his eyes. As long as this last opponent was defeated, Hokuang Reiwon should have nothing to say, right?
"Hokuang Reiwon, you're nothing more than this."
A ridiculing smile rose from the corner of Liu Zheng's mouth as he said in a soft voice, "Since I won't be able to meet your so-called top 3 of the Heavenly Rankings this time, I'll come and step on them one by one in the Academy Competition half a year later."
A chilling intent flashed within Luo Li's clear and limpid eyes as she stared at Liu Ming, her jade-like hand slowly tightened its grip on the Luo God Sword. In the next instant, everyone could sense a similarly boundless Spiritual Energy sweeping out from her body like a storm.
The degree of boundlessness of this Spiritual Energy had similarly reached the Heavenly Completion Stage!
The eyes of countless Hokuang Reiwon students abruptly opened wide. Who would have thought that other than Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong, Luo Li, who was ranked tenth on the Heavenly Rankings, would actually possess such astonishing strength!
She's simply even better at concealing her strength than Mu Chen!
However, Luo Li appeared to not have noticed the countless shocked gazes coming from her. Staring at Liu Zheng, who had a similar change in expression, her clear and cold voice, accompanied by the clear and melodious ringing of a sword, resounded across the horizon.
"To deal with you, I only need to —"
"One sword!"
Boundless Sword Aura rushed towards the heavens.
(There's still one more to go. Continue writing.)