At the shout of "Chief," countless eyes snapped toward Yang Yuan's direction.
On Heaven Dou Academy's side, the moment everyone saw Yang Yuan walking slowly toward them, they burst into excited cheers, shouting "Chief," their spirits soaring.
The shouts and cheers echoed across the training ground, stunning the geniuses of Five Elements Academy.
"He's the Chief of Heaven Dou Academy?"
"Such prestige!"
"They say he's only fourteen, yet his Spirit Power Level is already as high as fifty-six; who knows if it's true."
"One person spreading it might be fake, but when everyone repeats it, it's probably real."
"Right, faking a Rank is too easy to expose; he has no reason to pretend."
"The one who just spoke must be Lei Dong from Thunder Academy, right?"
"That's him. They say he's the most talented Genius there after Yu Tianxin, with a Spirit Power Level as high as thirty-eight."
"Pity he's out of luck—who told him to run his mouth just as Yang Yuan returned."
"He only wanted to show off; now he's done for."
Throughout the Five Elements Academy area, the geniuses gossiped nonstop.
In Heaven Water Academy, a fourteen- or fifteen-year-old girl with an oval face looked at the approaching Yang Yuan, her fair cheeks wearing a love-struck smile.
"This handsome guy is the Chief of Heaven Dou Academy?"
"Good heavens, he's gorgeous!"
Beside her, the other Heaven Water Academy members face-palmed in exasperation.
"That girl Yue'er is getting starry-eyed again."
Seated next to Shui Yue'er, a stunning girl with pale skin glanced at her and coughed lightly.
"Yue'er, mind your image."
Hearing that, Shui Yue'er instantly reined in her lovesick grin and muttered,
"Got it, big sis."
She and Shui Binger were half-sisters, about the same age.
But in Heaven Water Academy, the strongest was the big sister.
And Shui Binger was currently the strongest in Heaven Water Academy's Heaven Water Team.
Facing the cheers of Heaven Dou Academy, Yang Yuan smiled and nodded in reply.
At that moment, a voice rang out from the crowd.
"Chief, that kid Lei Dong not only injured Wang Yang but also looks down on our Heaven Dou Academy—and on you."
One person spoke, then others chimed in.
"Yeah, Chief, you have no idea how arrogant these Five Elements Academy guys have been these two days. While our geniuses were away, they spouted all kinds of nonsense. That Lei Dong even dared you to come just now."
"I understand."
Yang Yuan's brows lifted slightly as he looked at the youth standing in the center of several academies.
Under Yang Yuan's gaze, Lei Dong felt like dying, as if roasting on a fire—burning all over, with no way forward or back.
Right now he really wanted to slap himself twice.
Fight if you want—why act so cocky?
Now the real deal had arrived!
He was supposed to fight Yang Yuan?
With what—his head?
Yang Yuan stepped forward slowly, and the Heaven Dou students immediately cleared a path.
Watching him approach step by step, Lei Dong couldn't help swallowing, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
Every footfall Yang Yuan made sent a crushing pressure through Lei Dong.
It wasn't that Yang Yuan released any pressure; it was Lei Dong's own fear—defeated before the fight.
"Keep showing off—why so quiet now?"
"Haha, didn't expect the Chief back so soon, did you?"
In the Thunder Academy area, several students in Thunder uniforms looked at their proud, aloof leader.
"Boss, what do we do now?"
"I hear this Yang Yuan's Spirit Power Level is fifty-six; Lei Dong's in for a beating."
"Yeah, if Yang Yuan's even a tenth as strong as the rumors, Lei Dong can't match him."
Everyone chimed in, and no one gave Lei Dong a chance.
Yu Tianxin watched the scene and said grimly, "He has to fight; otherwise everything he just did was bullying the weak and fearing the strong—he'd only disgrace Thunder Academy."
Because Thunder Academy's reputation was at stake, no one said more; they could only mourn for Lei Dong—who told him to be so unlucky?
On the other side, Lei Dong watched Yang Yuan draw closer, panic knotting his heart.
Yang Yuan walked up and stopped about seven or eight meters away, smiling faintly.
"Weren't you asking for me to come?"
"Well, I'm here."
Lei Dong showed a smile uglier than crying.
"H-heh, didn't expect Brother Yang back so soon."
"I was talking nonsense just now; please forgive me, Brother Yang."
Yang Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, smiling coolly.
"I'm glad you know you were wrong."
"But I didn't like your words or actions."
"Didn't you dare me to come? All right—show me the skills of a Thunder AcademyGenius."
Though Yang Yuan's tone was calm, Lei Dong felt an indescribable, terrifying pressure.
Especially when meeting Yang Yuan's deep, dual-pupiled eyes, his very Soul trembled, a primal urge to kneel.
In an instant, fear of Yang Yuan flooded him; he stood rooted, not daring to move.
Seeing that, Yang Yuan gave a contemptuous smile.
"Are you afraid of my strength?"
"Very well—I won't use any spirit power. Will you fight now or not?"
The moment these words fell, the dread in Lei Dong's eyes lessened, and a spark of hope flared.
Though Yang Yuan was a Spirit King, without spirit power he could probably use less than thirty percent of his strength.
Still, Lei Dong didn't dare act rashly.
Yang Yuan gave a cold chuckle.
"Still afraid to move?"
"Then I'll give you one more hand!"
Hearing that, Lei Dong's eyes lit up.
He, a thirty-eighth-level Spirit Elder—could he really not beat a Spirit King who used no spirit power and only one hand?
Fight!
As long as he won, no matter how, his fame would skyrocket.
A burning look flashed in Lei Dong's eyes.
"You really mean it?" he asked Yang Yuan.
Yang Yuan's lips curved; he moved his left hand behind his back.
"Absolutely."
Lei Dong forced down a grin, instantly invoked Martial Soul Possession, lightning threads wrapping around him.
Eight bolts of lightning burst from his back, forming spider-like legs.
"In that case, I won't be polite!"
Outside the ring, the Five Elements crowd gasped.
"Yang Yuan's way too careless. Lei Dong may be arrogant, but he's strong. Yang Yuan won't use spirit power and only one hand—this is reckless."
"Right, no matter how powerful he is, under these conditions he probably can't beat Lei Dong."
In the Thunder Academy area, the students looked relaxed.
"With Yang Yuan so careless, Lei Dong's about to steal the spotlight."
Yu Tianxin frowned and shook his head.
"Even if Lei Dong wins under these terms, it won't be honorable."
"Boss, a win is a win; honor doesn't matter," a youth beside Yu Tianxin said with a shrug.
At the same moment, Lei Dong's third spirit ring flashed; he pressed his hands down, and the eight lightning legs stabbed into the ground.
In an instant, circles of blue lightning released from his palms and poured into the earth.
Blue light spread out in a net, racing toward Yang Yuan.
Yang Yuan watched, gave a disdainful smile, and casually remarked,
"Flashy but impractical."
With that, he stepped forward slowly.
"He dares to ignore my Third Spirit Ability!"
Lei Dong was overjoyed and sneered inwardly.
He looks down on me?
Then I'll beat him for all to see!
Even a Spirit King would struggle to withstand his attack without spirit power.
After Yang Yuan stepped into the lightning net, Lei Dong flipped his hands and jerked them upward.
The entire net snapped shut.
The Thunder Academy crowd cheered, certain Lei Dong had victory in hand.
But the next instant, Yang Yuan stamped forward.
The tiles beneath his foot cracked, and a white shockwave burst out.
The closed lightning net tore apart like paper under the shockwave.
Lei Dong's pupils shrank; he couldn't believe his eyes.
His Third Spirit Ability… broken just like that!
Before he could blink, a figure already stood in front of him.
A crushing pressure enveloped him, so heavy he could barely breathe.
"My turn!"
(End of Chapter)
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