At that moment, an immense pressure erupted from Mu Kangyuan, soaring into the sky. A radiant golden aura spread from his body as his icy gaze locked onto the three individuals standing atop the Sacred Leaf Dragon.
"Even if you're the granddaughter of Director Guan, your actions are violating the academy's rules. Get down now."
Boom!
The oppressive force unleashed by Mu Kangyuan bore down upon the Sacred Leaf Dragon, causing its massive body to tremble violently under the immense weight. Its wings faltered, and it plummeted rapidly, nearly crashing into the ground. But just before impact, an elderly voice rang out.
"Stop. Let them go this time, Mu Kangyuan."
Mu Kangyuan narrowed his eyes and turned toward the voice. Standing before him was an old man dressed in the plain attire of a janitor. However, in reality, this man was none other than Vice Headmaster Fan, who held the same rank as Mu Kangyuan.
Mu Kangyuan's eyes remained cold as he spoke. "Vice Headmaster Fan, since when did you dare to disregard the rules of the university?"
In an instant, their auras clashed one golden, the other a deep blue. The collision of these energies generated a massive shockwave, shaking the entire area. The sheer force of their confrontation sent many students collapsing to the ground, unable to withstand the pressure.
Gu Tian, who initially felt nothing from their auras, decided to humor the situation and casually let himself fall to the ground like the other students.
As tensions escalated, Lan Hua raised her voice with firm authority.
"Enough! The students are getting injured!"
Her words carried enough weight to shatter the stalemate. The clashing auras dissipated instantly, lifting the crushing force that had been bearing down on everyone. The students, who had been struggling on the ground, slowly began to rise with difficulty.
Meanwhile, Han Tian, who had withstood Mu Kangyuan's pressure, clenched his fists tightly. His eyes burned with resentment, though he kept it locked inside.
Taking a deep breath, Han Tian suddenly leaped from the Sacred Leaf Dragon, moving at an astonishing speed, and stopped directly in front of Gu Tian.
"So, you're the so-called top ranker of this year's entrance exam?" Han Tian's voice dripped with mockery.
"I challenge you. If I win, your rank belongs to me!"
His words echoed across the vast field, drawing the attention of every student present. Murmurs spread through the crowd—many whispering about Han Tian's audacity in challenging Gu Tian so openly.
But Gu Tian simply gave a small smile and responded in an indifferent tone, "Your breath stinks."
Silence fell over the area. Every student who heard Gu Tian's words was momentarily stunned, struggling to process what they had just heard. Then, out of nowhere, Wu Shuang burst into laughter, his voice booming across the field.
"Hahahaha! 'Your breath stinks?!' Oh, I like this guy!"
As if his laughter was contagious, other students started chuckling as well. The tension that had gripped the air moments ago was almost entirely dispelled. Even Ye Feng and Li Juan accidentally let out laughs before catching themselves.
Even Mu Kangyuan, who had been wearing a strict expression, couldn't help but smirk.
However, Han Tian did not share their amusement. His eyes were filled with fury and humiliation. Ever since he descended from the mountains following his master's orders, no one had ever dared to humiliate him like this.
Gritting his teeth in seething rage, Han Tian finally snapped.
"Die!"
He lunged toward Gu Tian with explosive speed, his fist aiming straight for Gu Tian's face, fueled by nothing but unbridled fury.
But before he could land the blow
BAM!
A tremendous kick struck Han Tian from the side with immense force, sending him flying. His body crashed into the stage with a resounding impact.
Boom!
Wu Shuang's voice rang out in amusement. "Oh my, how could you beat up my dear friend like this? I haven't even gotten my compensation for that beef yet!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Shuang lunged forward, delivering another merciless kick to Han Tian without the slightest regard for whether he would live or die.
Bang!
Han Tian coughed up blood instantly. System notifications flooded Wu Shuang's mind, but he ignored them completely.
Wu Shuang smirked, grabbing Han Tian by the collar before slamming his fist into his face repeatedly. With each punch, teeth flew, and Han Tian's body trembled from the unbearable pain. He tried to summon his beast, but before he could do anything
Bam!
Wu Shuang's straight punch struck him again, knocking him unconscious.
Meanwhile, Guan Suyue rushed forward, attempting to aid Han Tian, but before she could reach him, Liang Yufeng and Su Meilin stepped in to block her path.
Guan Suyue glared at the two women, her tone firm and commanding.
"Step aside! He is my fiancé and yours as well!"
Liang Yufeng and Su Meilin frowned in confusion but disregarded Guan Suyue's words entirely. To them, the only thing that mattered now was helping Wu Shuang—the man destined to be their future husband!
At the same time, Luo Qingyao, a beast tamer of Epic High Rank, charged toward Wu Shuang, her aura radiating overwhelming might.
"Stop hurting Young Master Han right now, or you'll die!"
Mu Kangyuan moved to intercept her, but before he could act, Vice Headmaster Fan stepped in to block his path. Mu Kangyuan clenched his fists but was forced to hold back, while Lan Hua remained motionless, much to his disappointment.
Before Luo Qingyao could reach Wu Shuang, Gu Tian casually tossed a Barrier Seal Talisman into the area surrounding Wu Shuang.
Luo Qingyao scoffed, disregarding the barrier completely. She unleashed her full power and struck at it with all her might!
Boom!
Scarlet blood splattered across the sky.
Instead of the barrier breaking, Luo Qingyao's arm twisted and shattered from the immense recoil. The force of the backlash surged through her body, nearly crushing her from within.
Wu Shuang laughed. "As expected of my partner!"
He resumed pummeling Han Tian without pause, while Guan Suyue lay wounded on the ground, her voice trembling.
"Why…?"
Her weakened words barely escaped her lips, her eyes filled with utter disbelief.
"Your beasts… They shouldn't be this powerful!"
Just before things could escalate further, Lan Hua flicked her wrist. A wave of freezing energy swept across the area, halting everything in its tracks.
Her voice was frigid.
"Enough, you bastards."
However, Wu Shuang ignored her completely, continuing to rain down blows on Han Tian. His punches landed over and over again until Han Tian's teeth were completely knocked out.
Finally, Wu Shuang grabbed Han Tian's head and slammed it into the ground. Then, he raised his foot, ready to stomp Han Tian's skull into dust.
At that moment, a chilling aura of death enveloped Wu Shuang's body, freezing him in place for just an instant. He turned to see Lan Hua staring at him with icy, piercing eyes.
Wu Shuang simply shrugged and gave her a casual wave, utterly unfazed before brutally kicking Han Tian's head again.
Bang!
Han Tian's body convulsed, his breath growing faint, teetering on the brink of death.
Lan Hua didn't hesitate. In the blink of an eye, she charged at Wu Shuang at inhuman speed. But just as she was about to reach him, Mu Kangyuan stepped in her way.
He stood before Wu Shuang, his golden aura surging with unshakable authority.
"Come at me."
Mu Kangyuan's voice was calm, yet filled with chilling finality.
At that moment, an oppressive aura of death blanketed the entire field.
A terrifying presence swept across the area, sending violent gusts of wind that made everyone shiver as if they were standing at the gates of hell.
Three voices rang out in unison Mu Kangyuan, Lan Hua, and Vice Headmaster Fan all filled with solemn reverence.
"Greetings, Headmaster."
Gu Tian, still sitting lazily, looked up. He casually grabbed a snack, taking a bite while gazing at the sky.
Up above…
A white-haired woman hovered in midair.
Her face was expressionless, devoid of any emotion yet she looked as youthful as a girl.