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"Since Senior Liu Qing seems to have a problem with my Mo Gang, if you want a fight, I, Mo Yu, will certainly oblige!" Mo Yu's voice was indifferent, his gaze slowly turning cold.
The sudden appearance of the silver-eyed youth brought a momentary silence to the bustling street.
When they heard his words, the crowd quickly understood who he was. Mo Gang's members immediately burst into thunderous cheers, while other onlookers regarded Mo Yu with interest and anticipation.
After the expedition into the deep mountains, stories of Mo Yu's battle with a Fifth-grade Wolf King, spread by members of Mo Gang, Pan Gate, and Moon Spirit, became widely known within the Inner Academy. As a result, Mo Yu's reputation soared.
Unlike his previous victory over Bai Cheng, the Storm Wolf King was a genuine Fifth-grade magical beast, equivalent to a human Dou Wang. That Mo Yu could contend with such a powerful foe was proof of his strength.
However, despite his impressive achievements, most students hadn't personally witnessed Mo Yu in action, so they didn't have a direct sense of his capabilities.
In contrast, Liu Qing, the third-ranked veteran on the Inner Academy's Strong List, had long left an impression of overwhelming strength in the minds of many students.
Therefore, seeing Mo Yu in person, the crowd was curious to see if this silver-eyed youth, who had risen meteorically, had a combat strength as awe-inspiring as rumored.
At this moment, Xiao Yu supported the injured Fu Ao as they approached. Her beautiful eyes settled on Mo Yu's upright figure in the center, and her anxious heart finally relaxed, feeling an unexpected sense of relief.
"Sorry for causing trouble."
Fu Ao looked pale with guilt and said, "Boss, I apologize for failing to protect Madam Xiao Yu."
Mo Yu waved dismissively. "I already understood the situation on the way here. Don't worry; I'll handle the rest. In Jia Nan Academy, anyone who bullies my people will face the consequences."
Liu Qing glanced at Mo Yu, his powerful voice deep and steady. "Surviving a battle with a Fifth-grade Wolf King shows some skill, but if you're using this to make a big show, it's unnecessary."
"In the Inner Academy, even students ranked within the top ten, like Lin Yan and Qian Mo, don't mean much. Other than that brute Li Yun and Lin Xiuya, the rest aren't worth my attention."
According to Mo Gang's circulating stories, Mo Yu had single-handedly injured the Storm Wolf King, then summoned a Fifth-grade combat pet to subdue the entire wolf pack.
Many doubted the story's authenticity, thinking that Mo Yu might have only exchanged a few moves with the Wolf King and relied on his pet to secure the victory.
Liu Qing was inclined to believe the latter, as even he would only have a fifty-fifty chance against the Storm Wolf King. How could Mo Yu, who had only been in the Inner Academy for a few months, achieve such a feat?
Moreover, Liu Qing didn't worry about Mo Yu's Fifth-grade combat pet. As the Young Master of the Liu Clan in Tian Huang City of Central Plains, he had his own hidden cards.
The academy's strict rules prohibited the use of external forces or family influences in duels between students. If Mo Yu dared to release his combat pet in the Inner Academy, the elders would intervene before Liu Qing even needed to act.
"Since Senior Liu Qing is so confident, I'm eager to learn from you. I assume Senior won't refuse." Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed slightly, his voice steady.
Seeing Mo Yu's expression, Lin Yan and Qian Mo exchanged glances, sharing a wry smile and throwing a "good luck" look at Liu Qing.
When Mo Yu had faced the Wolf King, he had worn the same expression. The resulting battle scene had been so intense that even the Demonic Storm Wolf King had suffered greatly.
Lin Yan knew that Mo Yu's most terrifying strength wasn't his Dou Qi cultivation but his elusive soul power!
"Let's take it to the arena, then."
Fixing his gaze on Mo Yu, Liu Qing, unaware of Lin Yan and Qian Mo's expressions, spoke with a voice that matched his imposing aura: fierce and domineering.
Inner Academy Arena
The arena, the most popular spot in the Inner Academy, had an atmosphere starkly contrasting the typical academic setting. Surrounded by the continent's most chaotic regions, students lacking combat experience would face dire consequences if they ventured into the Black-Corner Region, a fact the academy understood well through frequent clashes with that domain.
Jia Nan Academy had established the arena to let students experience the life-and-death nature of battle firsthand.
Every day, the arena was packed with people. The loud, frenzied shouts echoed so forcefully that they could be heard from hundreds of meters outside.
Today, due to the upcoming duel between Mo Yu and Liu Qing, the arena was packed with a record number of spectators. The blackened mass of heads and deafening roars created an atmosphere that made the unaccustomed feel dizzy.
Despite the arena's numerous platforms, nearly all the crowd was gathered around one particular platform today.
With the two figures taking their positions, the arena erupted in shouts of encouragement.
"Xiao Yu, just wait and see! My cousin will surely defeat that Mo Yu. Then, let's see if you still dare act high and mighty!"
Under the platform, Liu Fei's beautiful eyes gazed admiringly at Liu Qing's broad back in the arena. She then sneered at Xiao Yu, her gentle face now brimming with smugness.
"You'll be disappointed; Mo Yu won't lose," Xiao Yu replied calmly, her tone firm and unwavering.
Liu Fei was momentarily stunned, then sneered. "I heard your fiancée only defeated the Storm Wolf King with the help of a Fifth-grade combat pet. His own abilities hardly played a role.
Now, in the arena, external help is forbidden. With my cousin's strength, he could face the Wolf King directly. He's not like a certain someone who only relies on outside help."
Hearing this, Xiao Yu's eyes turned icy. "If you don't believe it, why don't we go up there and have a duel ourselves?"
Xiao Yu, once a proud and stubborn young lady, had grown much since entering Jia Nan Academy. However, Liu Fei's words had crossed the line, and Xiao Yu couldn't hold back her temper. Even though Liu Fei had a notable background, Xiao Yu refused to tolerate this insult.
At Xiao Yu's challenge, Liu Fei froze, her expression stiffening. While she was well-known in the Inner Academy, much of her fame came from her beauty and her powerful cousin; her strength was actually quite average.
She wasn't confident enough to face Xiao Yu, a newer student, in a direct challenge.
Just as Liu Fei hesitated, a figure in a light red robe, a young man with feminine features, spoke in a soft, eerie voice. "Fei'er isn't in a position to fight today. Why don't I take her place?"
Relieved to have someone stand in for her, Liu Fei cast a smug look at Xiao Yu and thanked him, "Thank you, Brother Yao Sheng."
Xiao Yu frowned upon seeing him, recognizing him as Yao Sheng, the seventeenth-ranked on the Strong List.
"Well, well, who do we have here? Yao 'Beauty'? Does Mountain Splitter always bully those weaker than them? Why don't I step in for a few rounds instead?" Lin Yan emerged, glaring at Yao Sheng with a sneer.
"Hmph, go on acting cocky. Just a lowly top-ten Strong List student, tagging along as a lackey for a freshman. Soon, Brother Liu Qing will shut you up."
"Don't think that Mo Yu can dominate the Inner Academy with a few petty tricks. If Liu Qing hadn't been in seclusion recently, your Mo Gang would've already lost face before the entire academy." Yao Sheng, irked by Lin Yan's jibe at him as "Beauty," sneered with a darkened expression.
"Oh? Mountain Splitter thinks they're tough? I, Old Qian, might have to test that." Following Lin Yan, Qian Mo strode forward, his chubby frame standing tall as his eyes narrowed.
Seeing Qian Mo join in, Yao Sheng froze. Along with Lin Yan, Mo Gang now had two top-ten Strong List students in their ranks, a power that rivaled even Wolf Fang.
Realizing this, Yao Sheng fell silent; even Liu Qing would have trouble handling two top-ten challengers at once.
Seeing Yao Sheng's silence, Liu Fei's arrogance also faltered as she avoided Xiao Yu's gaze, fearing a direct challenge.
With Liu Fei silenced, Xiao Yu had no interest in pressing further. She sighed with admiration at Mo Yu's strong supporters, her beautiful eyes focused on the arena, awaiting the impending storm of battle.
Witnessing the subtle clash between Mo Gang and Mountain Splitter, the surrounding students couldn't help but sigh—another force was rising within the Inner Academy.
At this moment, Mo Yu and Liu Qing stood opposite each other in the arena.
"I hope you won't disappoint me." Liu Qing spoke, his gaze focused and his voice carrying an unstoppable aura of dominance.
"That's a bit premature to say," Mo Yu replied calmly. "But your third place on the Strong List — I'll gladly accept it as a penalty for hurting members of my Mo Gang."
Through his silver eyes, Mo Yu could sense Liu Qing's strength. Liu Qing was indeed worthy of being in the top three, with his cultivation at the peak of the Dou Ling level, a foot already stepping into the Dou Wang realm. Coupled with his profound foundation, he was likely a match for even ordinary one- or two-star Dou Wangs.
But so what? Mo Yu, who had grown all the way to his current level, was no longer the young boy from Wu Tan City. His own strength could match that of a Dou Wang as well!
"Impressive resolve!" Liu Qing laughed boldly when he realized Mo Yu was eyeing his third position on the Strong List. Instantly, a powerful aura erupted from his body, so intense that even spectators far from the battlefield felt a tightness in their chests.
As a pale golden Dou Qi surged from Liu Qing's body, his enormous hands seemed to swell even larger, and his knuckles cracked audibly as his fingers flexed slightly. Many, although not directly facing him, could feel the intense pressure from Liu Qing's dominating aura, and they couldn't help but respect Mo Yu for remaining composed, standing tall and unperturbed.
Amidst the crowd's gaze, Liu Qing raised his heavy spear slowly, pointing it at Mo Yu. His deep voice resonated through the arena: "With your record, you are worthy of me using the Mountain-Crushing Spear!"
Liu Qing's statement was an acknowledgment of Mo Yu's strength. Based on Mo Yu's achievements since entering the Inner Academy, he was indeed worthy. As the first Jia Nan Academy student to challenge a Strong List expert and enter the Inner Academy, Mo Yu had defeated Bai Cheng, a six-star Dou Ling, even before he joined.
Recently, he'd led the Mo Gang to dominate an entire Storm Wolf pack, and though the exact circumstances were unclear, fighting the Storm Wolf King, who rivaled Dou Wang experts, was proof enough of his power.
For a moment, silence filled the arena, and all eyes focused on the two standing in the middle.
"Liu Qing is actually going to use the Mountain-Crushing Spear," Lin Xiuya sighed from the high platform, watching Liu Qing's dark spear. "To make him take things this seriously, this prodigy, even if he loses, will have fought with honor."
Next to him, Yan Hao, Lin Xiuya's rival from Wolf Fang, nodded slightly. In the Inner Academy, aside from Lin Xiuya and the brute force of Zi Yan, few had the right to push Liu Qing into using his Mountain-Crushing Spear. Even Yan Hao, despite his pride, had to admit he himself didn't have that privilege.
Glancing toward the silver-eyed youth in the arena, Lin Xiuya's eyes gleamed. He almost hoped that something exciting would happen in this otherwise calm Inner Academy.
"I heard you also use a spear. Then show me yours!" Liu Qing said, stabbing his dark Mountain-Crushing Spear heavily into the ground.
Raising his brows slightly, Mo Yu stared at Liu Qing, whose aura grew sharper, and shook his head. "I'm sorry, but to deal with you, I don't need to use my spear."
His words instantly caused a commotion among the audience. No one expected that Mo Yu would refuse to use his weapon, even after the proud Liu Qing had taken out his own spear!
"Are you insulting me?" Liu Qing's face darkened as he pointed the Mountain-Crushing Spear at Mo Yu.
"Since you put it that way," Mo Yu said, his voice calm, "why don't I use a different spear against you?"
With that, under the curious gazes of the audience, Mo Yu closed his eyes. Just as Liu Qing was puzzled, Mo Yu's silver eyes snapped open, and a surge of soul power, like a raging tornado, erupted from his body!
The powerful energy waves rippled through the arena, and the first to sense them were the Strong List experts. Their faces changed sharply, eyes instantly locking onto the silver-eyed youth in the center of the arena, the source of this overwhelming soul energy.
Sounds of swallowing could be heard; the strength of this energy was suffocating!
"Is Boss going to use his trump card?" Lin Yan, watching this, said excitedly.
In the arena, as the soul energy grew more intense, wisps of soul power began to materialize, swirling violently around Mo Yu. This swirling energy quickly turned into a fierce wind that swept outward, even rolling large stones across the ground.
At this moment, almost everyone noticed the anomaly around Mo Yu. Stunned, they turned their gazes toward him. As they felt the terrifying soul power emanating from him, many were visibly shocked, and nearly everyone stood from their seats in wide-eyed disbelief!
"Wha–what kind of soul power is this?" Yan Hao, wide-eyed, couldn't tear his gaze away from the silver-eyed youth wrapped in the immense soul energy, his throat constricting as he managed a raspy whisper.
Beside him, Lin Xiuya's usual calm smile vanished, his face tense as he stared intently at the terrifying soul power rippling through the arena. Even he felt a slight chill from this energy.
"This soul power… it must already rival that of a Dou Wang," Lin Xiuya forced himself to stay calm, speaking with some difficulty.
Dou Wang?!
These simple words shocked the Wolf Fang members around him. This Inner Academy newcomer's strength had reached the Dou Wang level?
Even Lin Xiuya, ranked second, had yet to take that final step into Dou Wang!
As Mo Yu's soul power continued to surge, a suffocating soul pressure filled the arena, making it hard for many to breathe. Meanwhile, this terrifying soul energy gathered above Mo Yu, condensing into a near-tangible soul spear.
With the soul spear complete, Mo Yu, sensing its massive power, smiled slightly and looked at Liu Qing, whose expression had turned grim.
"Senior Liu Qing, how about this spear of mine?"
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