Lu Shen, caught between the two, felt like a piece of prey that two tigers wanted to eat. Just as the atmosphere became more awkward,
"Cough, cough" Principal Zhang coughed loudly, drawing everyone's attention. He stepped forward.
"Lu Shen, you have brought great honor to Northern High by ranking in the top 10000 of the East Continent." He shook Lu Shen's hand and leaned in to whisper,
"Thank you. You saved our academy."
"umm" Lu Shen nodded his head.
Principal Zhang then looked at all the students and teachers.
"Students! Congratulations to all who have passed the second wave and graduated!, Those who did not pass will have a reexamination in a week."
"Special congratulations to Lu Shen, our top student, followed by Feng Yue in second place, Wang Mei in third, and Tangsu Ming in fourth..... "
"The top ten students from all academies at Azura Cloud Stronghold will now face each other in a final competition to determine the top ten, who will compete with other students from cities and other strongholds."
...
Then he told us about where and when the graduation will be held, and he dismissed the Graduation Test.
After bidding farewell to Wang Mei, along with all the teachers and students, Lu Shen and Feng Yue decided to walk home together.
Tangsu Ming felt very anger and humiliated by the mocking looks from other students.
"Damn it."
"You're trash" Tangsu Ming felt that every praise towards Lu Shen was cursing him.
"Oh right, if the Feng Clan knew what Feng Yue was doing here, then... hehe." A wicked smile appeared on Tangsu Ming's face as he glared at Lu Shen's back.
...
As Lu Shen and Feng Yue walked together,
"You're too friendly with her" Feng Yue pouted and she complained, clearly she was upset by Lu Shen's interaction with Wang Mei.
Lu Shen sighed, he felt better in his heart.
"Wang Mei was just congratulating me, you know that right"
"You better mean that."
"Or else" Feng Yue smiled at Lu Shen.
However, Lu Shen could see that she was warning him that if not, she would not spare him.
"Yeah"
Lu Shen slowly held her hand, trying to calm down Feng Yue.
.....
Lu Shen and Feng Yue walked together toward the core area, where their homes were located.
After a while, they separated,
Feng Yue headed towards her home, however, after walking for some time, she turned and headed somewhere else.
Meanwhile...
"Damn it, that lowly creature got the top spot. Damn it!"
"Boss, I think he became powerful because of Feng Yue" one of his lackeys said, he try to calm Tangsu Ming.
"Damn it, that Feng Yue. Just wait..."
However, suddenly, Feng Yue appeared in front of them and attacked Tangsu Ming and his lackey.
With a jump, she kicked them both.
Bang!
Bang!
She send flying Tangsu Ming's lackey in just a second, and Tangsu Ming's lackey lay on the ground, unconscious.
Then she turned to Tangsu Ming and clutched his neck, she lift him off the ground.
"You think you can get away with plotting against Lu Shen?" Feng Yue's eyes turned cold and she released her killing intent.
Whoosh!
"Don't even think about telling Feng clan about Lu Shen. If you do, I'll kill you" she sneered coldly, tightening her grip on his neck.
"Ahh, b*tch"
"You think you can scare me?" Tangsu Ming shouted angrily. Even so, as Feng Yue tightened her grip on his hand, he felt hard to breathe.
Feng Yue's expression turned cold, again she hardened her grip on Tangsu Ming's neck.
"ahhh"
Tangsu Ming face turn pale and his face turning red.
"Damn you both! Lu Shen is just a nobody! I'll kill him for sure! You just wait? You're just a..."
Bang!
Before he could finish, Feng Yue threw him against a wall with a powerful thrust, That causing Tangsu Ming to crash into wall.
puff
"This is my last warning to you. I have planted my thunder element energy in your body, and if i want, I can kill you whenever I want" she looked at Tangdu Ming coldy before disappearing.
Tangsu Ming could only look at Feng Yue with red eyes before he lost his consciousness.
...
Warrior Association,
A girl with cold expression was looking at the virtual screen.
She scrolled down on the virtual screen,
She felt surprise seeing that Lu Shen had cleared seven level in graduation test.
"So, he cleared level seven too" she thought, though she wasn't much shocked. She had also cleared wave seven.
"what about him?"
She scrolled through the screen and stopped at the 9999th position. Seeing a familiar name, a sad expression appeared on her face.
"You're still not trying to..." she murmured softly, her voice filled with sorrow.
...
Lu Shen entered his home, just as he enter the bed room he felt a piercing pain in his head.
He clutched his head, trying to bear the overwhelming pain.
"I didn't know that the rage skill had this much of a side effect"
He sat crossing his legs on his bed. He knew he had to calm his mind.
Than, he began to practice the Silent Breath technique.
Slowly, his mind began to calm down, and the violent thoughts began to slowly subsided.
He had read many things in Star Hall and learned that Silent Breath technique had the effect of calming the warriors mind.
After practicing for some time, he felt relief from the intense pain, but he still continued cultivating the Silent Breath technique.
...
When Lu Shen awoke, the morning sun was streaming through the windows. He stretched his body, his joints producing cracking sounds, after looking at the time, he realized he had spent the whole night cultivating.
After freshening up, he teleported his consciousness to the Origin Land. He chose the low level origin gate and transported himself to the Enlightenment Tree save point.
Whoosh!
He look at the Enlightenment Tree, which had five Enlightenment Fruits hanging on it.
Swish!
Lu Shen leapt into the air and started collecting all five Enlightenment Fruits from the tree.
"Why didn't I get a save point in the Earth Essence Crystal area?"
"Maybe because I took the Earth Essence Crystal out."
However, suddenly, a huge monkey appeared out of nowhere and slammed its massive claw toward Lu Shen. Its claw swept toward him.
Bang!
"...."
"Guardian demon beast"
Lu Shen only had that thought before he teleport out from low level origin world.
In the real world.
"Ahhgg!" Lu Shen felt intense pain.
Quickly, he took out one of the Enlightenment Fruits and began to cultivate the Silent Breath technique to calm his mind. As Lu Shen expected, the Enlightenment Fruit's pure energy began to merge with his consciousness, slowly calming his mind and easing the pain.
He continued to eat the Enlightenment Fruits one by one, practicing the Silent Breath technique and the Five Element Refinement technique together.
Time quickly passed,
[ Host: Lu Shen
Age: 18
Race: Human
Bloodline: Four Head Serpent (Superior)
Warrior Realm: Integration(early) - 60%
Battle Power: 3600
Luck: 40
Cultivation Techniques: Five Element Refinement Technique[big success](5%), Golden Body Technique[big success](63%), Silent Breath Technique[big success](5%)
Skills: Stealth, Fire Armor, Wood Spear, Rage, wind blade, stone wall.
Equipment: Origin Bracelet(in deep sleep) ]
After achieving great success in the Silent Breath technique, Lu Shen felt now he can hide his Warriors below from True Spirit Realm warriors. He than adjusted his warrior realm to the peak refinement realm.
Checking the clock, he realized it was time to go to the academy.
...
At the academy, the top ten students were gathered. Principal Zhang smiled and stood in front of them.
"Your final test will be held at Azure Cloud Academy. There, you will engage in one on one battles with students from other academies. The matches will be selected by lottery."
"Then let's go" Principal Zhang said and he walked towards the bus.
...
Lu Shen found a seat next to Feng Yue on the bus.
"I heard Azura Cloud Academy is run by the lord of Azura Cloud Stronghold" Lu Shen asked Feng Yue, he heard rumors that Azura Cloud Academy was more advanced than their academy.
"It is"
"But with your strength, I don't think there will be much challenge."
"I hope so"
...
In the huge center of the arena,
Principal Zhang of Northern High Academy stood with the principals of East, West, South, and Azura Cloud Academies.
Principal Zhang greeted his colleagues with a smile.
"Good to see you all again."
The principal of South Academy, a tall man with smile, responded warmly.
"Likewise, Zhang"
They exchanged a few pleasantries. However, the principal of East Academy, a stunning beautiful woman with a sharp gaze,
"So, Zhang, I hear Northern Academy managed to hang on this year. Securing resources must have been quite a relief" she mocked Principal Zhang with sarcasm.
The principal of West Academy with a smug smile, "Indeed. Northern Academy has always been last in every competition between the academies of Azura Cloud Stronghold. This might be your last chance."
"i guess you got lucky"
Principal Zhang maintained his calm, smiling at them.
"Ah, yes, you could say that"
Principal Zhang replied calmly, he did not get anger towards the lady principal, as if he knew her well. He avoided her gaze and simply smiled at her every mocking words.
"Hmph" the lady principal sneered.
The atmosphere grew tense as Principal Ashley glared at Principal Zhang, and all the other principals stayed quiet, as if they were aware of her temper.
"cough, cough"
The principal of Azura Cloud Academy, an old man with a powerful aura, coughed to ease the tension.
"Let's keep the focus on the competition. It begins in ten minutes. Your students can rest in the waiting rooms assigned to each academy."
Principal Zhang nodded.
"We'll be ready"
He then turned to his students and led them to the Northern High Academy waiting area.
Lu Shen, Feng Yue, Wang Mei, and the other top students of Northern High Academy gathered in their waiting room.
"You're all here because you've proven your strength and determination. I have complete faith in each of you. Remember, this is more than just a competition. It's an opportunity to show everyone what Northern High Academy is capable of."
Lu Shen and the others nodded in unison.
"We'll give it our best, Principal Zhang"
...
Ten minutes later, the lottery was drawn, and the first match was between Northern High Academy and Eastern High Academy.
"I'll go first" Feng Yue said, walking towards the arena.
Lu Shen found a quiet corner and began practicing the Silent Breath technique. He didn't care to watch Feng Yue's match, as Feng Yue's opponent was only an early integration realm warrior.
Principal Zhang noticed Lu Shen sitting quietly in a corner.
"Is everything alright, Lu Shen?"
Lu Shen looked up, just as he was about to reply to Principal Zhang. His brows furrowed as he felt a sharp gaze directed towards them. Looking around, he saw the beautiful lady principal with blonde hair glaring at Principal Zhang.
Damn, who is she?
Wow, beautiful waifu.
No, no, Yue will kill me if she finds out about this.
"cough cough"
"Principal Zhang, I've been wondering... why does the lady principal from East Academy keep glaring at you?"
Principal Zhang sighed and looked at the lady principal before sighing again.
"Her name is Ashley. We have a long history together."
Lu Shen, curiously, leaned forward.
"What happened?"
Principal Zhang smiled bitterly.
"Ashley and I studied at the same academy. We graduated together from the same military university and were assigned to the same squad. I became the captain, and she was my vice captain. Over time, through numerous life and death missions, we developed feelings for each other."
Lu Shen listened intently, he felt this might be a cliched novel plot.
"So why does she seem so angry at you now?"
Principal Zhang's expression turned dark, seeing Lu Shen's interested look.