The burly young man's domineering words left Jiang Chen momentarily stunned.
He frowned slightly, fixing his gaze on the newcomer.
"And you are…?"
The young man smirked.
"My name is Meng Dongxing."
Meng Dongxing?
Jiang Chen's eyes flickered with recognition.
Although he had only been at Lingyun Martial Academy for two days, he had already heard about some of the key figures.
Meng Dongxing was a well-known genius in the Outer Academy, widely regarded as the top Gold Class student.
It was said that Meng Dongxing had already reached the peak of the Body Tempering Ninth Stage and was just one step away from breaking through to the Qi Protection Realm and entering the Inner Academy.
However, Jiang Chen couldn't understand why Meng Dongxing had appeared out of nowhere to challenge him.
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"So, you're the famous Meng Dongxing," Jiang Chen said calmly.
"Nice to meet you. But this courtyard was assigned to me by the academy. Don't you think it's a bit much to try to take it over?"
"What's wrong with that?" Meng Dongxing replied indifferently.
"I'm tired of my old place. I like this courtyard now, so it's mine."
His voice was filled with arrogance.
"In this academy, whatever I want, I take. If you're smart, you'll find another place."
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Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed, his expression turning icy.
"So, just because you say so, I'm supposed to leave?"
He stepped forward, his voice cold.
"This is my place, and you're not in charge here. Why don't you turn around and walk away before things get worse for you?"
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Their confrontation quickly drew the attention of passing students, who gathered to watch.
"Look! Someone's challenging Meng Dongxing!"
"No way. Who would dare go against the top Gold Class student?"
Their eyes widened in disbelief.
Meng Dongxing's strength was unrivaled among Outer Academy students. Nobody dared provoke him.
Who is this guy? Does he have a death wish?
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Meng Dongxing sneered, his eyes filled with disdain.
"You? You're nothing but a Bronze Class nobody who got lucky. You think you're worthy of standing against me?"
His voice grew colder.
"I heard you were arrogant enough to beat up Lin Yang on your first day here. Today, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of Lin Yu!"
Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed.
So, that's what this is about.
Now, it all made sense.
Meng Dongxing wasn't here because of the courtyard—he was here to avenge Lin Yang, acting on Lin Yu's behalf.
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"I didn't expect the top Gold Class student to be nothing more than Lin Yu's lapdog."
Jiang Chen's voice dripped with contempt as he turned and strode toward the courtyard, completely ignoring Meng Dongxing.
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Meng Dongxing's face darkened, his eyes flashing with rage.
"Nobody talks to me like that. You're dead!"
He roared, lunging forward.
His right hand formed a claw, aiming directly for Jiang Chen's throat.
Meng Dongxing's speed was astonishing—like an eagle striking its prey.
As the top Gold Class student, he was confident that no one in the Outer Academy could challenge him.
How dare this nobody humiliate me?
Jiang Chen remained calm, his eyes locked onto Meng Dongxing's attack.