Lin Fan smiled faintly, standing there calmly. He slightly shrugged his shoulders, directly taking on Hu Ben's "Triple Axe."
"Not bad, not bad. The three layers of force are increasingly potent; the triple explosion is something that ordinary people can't withstand." Lin Fan's harmless-looking face showed a hint of a smile.
"Ding, congratulations on 'Indestructible Demon Body' gaining 3000 experience points."
As the triple force invaded his body, Lin Fan felt a great sense of comfort throughout his limbs, converting this force into experience points.
"How is this possible?" Hu Ben's expression changed, incredulously looking at the scene before him. His "Triple Axe" had been blocked by this guy with just his body—how could that be?
The thirteen students of Class D, who had initially closed their eyes in anticipation, were now cheering in amazement.
"Teacher, you're amazing!"
"Teacher is so powerful!"
The other students present also frowned, finding it hard to believe.
Lin Fan smiled faintly, gently stroking Hu Ben's axes with his fingers as if caressing delicate flowers. His fingernails lightly scratched the axes.
"The 'Triple Axe' is a good technique, but you haven't fully mastered it. What a pity." Lin Fan shook his head and said.
At that moment, Lin Fan's "Floral Touch Technique" activated instantly, making Hu Ben's axes hum and vibrate. The subtle force made Hu Ben's face change as he tried to suppress the vibration.
"Hmph, I underestimated you," Hu Ben said, his expression serious. He now realized that this guy was not simple. If he dared to challenge all four of them, he must have some real strength.
Lin Fan looked down at the students who had been cheering for Hu Ben, speaking with apparent concern, "As your teacher, I worry for your future."
Normally, one doesn't hit below the belt, but Lin Fan took this opportunity to deliver a harsh lesson.
"Shut up! Stop talking nonsense," Hu Ben retorted, his face flushing as red as liver. He raised his axes and charged at Lin Fan.
Lin Fan shook his head, dismissing him, "Your axes are gone. What will you fight me with?"
"What did you say?" Hu Ben was startled, then furious, but in that instant, the previously intact axes made a creaking sound and shattered into pieces.
"How could this be?" Hu Ben stared at his empty hands and then at the pile of fragments on the ground, becoming enraged. "You dare destroy my weapons? I'll kill you!"
"Roaring Tiger Fist!"
Hu Ben roared, his fists covered in true energy, and charged at Lin Fan with the momentum of a tiger.
"Sigh, as a guiding light for students, losing isn't shameful, but not being able to admit defeat is. How can one guide students with such a mentality? I am disappointed," Lin Fan said, looking at the students below. "I feel for your future."
The students who had previously cheered for their teacher were now silent, unsure of how to respond to Lin Fan's words.
"You..." Hu Ben was so angry that his face turned bright red, and he increased the force of his attack.
"Teacher, be careful!" Liu Shuishui exclaimed.
Lin Fan smiled faintly, "No worries, evil will never prevail over good. The heart is as vast as the world."
"Die!" Hu Ben's fists slammed into Lin Fan, raising a cloud of dust.
"Ding, congratulations on 'Indestructible Demon Body' gaining 2000 experience points."
Lin Fan looked at Hu Ben and shook his head in disappointment, "Hu Teacher, your training is insufficient."
"Immovable Emperor Fist."
"Bang..."
With a casual move, Lin Fan struck Hu Ben, sending him flying off the stage with disbelief on his face.
The thirteen students of Class D were stunned, having gone from initial worry to astonishment.
They couldn't believe that their teacher was so powerful, so strong that the teacher from Class B had no chance to fight back.
"Teacher, you're amazing," Zhu You and the others shouted excitedly.
Lin Fan waved his hand, his expression stern, "Today's lesson is that winning and losing are not what matters. What matters is being able to accept the result. In the path of cultivation, only through setbacks can one grow and reach new heights. This Hu Teacher can't face his own defeat; his achievements in cultivation will not be significant. As my students, remember not to have such a mentality, understood?"
"Yes, Teacher, we understand. We will never be like Hu Teacher," the thirteen students said in unison.
"Good, you're teachable," Lin Fan nodded with satisfaction.
At this moment, Lin Fan's image in the hearts of the thirteen students grew even more radiant. They had thought their teacher was amazing, but now they saw him as a guiding light, a god leading them out of their struggles.
Even the students watching the fight were starting to change their opinions.
"This teacher is extraordinary."
"How could Class D have such a teacher? What he said makes sense."
Meanwhile, Hu Ben, who had been knocked off the stage, spat blood in anger after hearing Lin Fan's words. He was enraged not just by his loss but by being publicly lectured in front of so many students. How could he maintain his authority as a teacher?
In the Yan Dynasty, those who reached a certain level of cultivation typically joined a sect for comprehensive training. However, some preferred to stay at the academy, seeking a sense of superiority.
Hu Ben's defeat shocked Liu Qingfeng and the other two, making them realize the situation was far from ordinary. Although all four were of the fifth innate level, Hu Ben was the strongest among them in single combat. Now that even Hu Ben had lost, their chances seemed bleak.
The three began to reconsider their options, fearing that losing would be too humiliating in front of the students.
"Now it's your turn. You can make your move," Lin Fan said calmly.
Liu Qingfeng and the others exchanged glances, then Liu Qingfeng stepped forward and bowed, "Teacher Lin, we concede. Let this matter end here."
Lin Fan looked at them, frowning slightly. This wasn't going as expected. Weren't they supposed to fight to the bitter end for their dignity? How could they surrender so quickly?
If they surrendered, how could he establish his noble image before his students? This couldn't be allowed.
"Teacher Liu, Teacher Jun, Teacher Li, once you step onto the stage, only one person can remain standing. As a teacher, I won't push you, but you insulted my students. I believe a teacher should admit their mistakes and set an example for their students. You should apologize to my students," Lin Fan said, unhurriedly.
"What?" Liu Qingfeng and the others were shocked. This was unheard of—how could a teacher apologize to students?
Lin Fan raised his eyebrows, a sword appearing in his hand, "Sigh, deeply disappointed. To err is human, but how can you teach students without the courage to face your mistakes?" Lin Fan sighed deeply, then addressed the students below.
"You... you, and you... perhaps all the students present, you may have been right in the past, but you had to give up your truth in the face of teacher authority. Have you ever experienced this?" Lin Fan felt his eloquence improving, delivering these heartfelt speeches effortlessly. Physical strength was just superficial; true power came from standing on the moral high ground and crushing everything before you.
"Have you ever experienced this?" Lin Fan raised his voice, looking at the students.
The students below felt Lin Fan's words striking a chord, opening up old memories they had kept hidden.