Everyone instinctively turned to look at the person who spoke, and soon a way in the crowd was carved out by the drama-hungry onlookers for Lu Chen.
"What a jerk—isn't he the failed teacher?" "Who does he think he is to come meddling in the affairs of noble cultivators?" "I even heard he tried committing suicide. How pathetic. The academy had already decided to fire him." Lu chang didn't take the side comments to heart as he stepped through the crowd, his facial features beaming. He had golden-yellow hair which slightly came below his forehead. His features were sharp, and his eyes were deep blue-golden in color. He was the complete definition of a handsome failure. "Answer me, you outrageous he-goat. Do you think you're stronger than her even in this crippled stage of hers?" he said, walking straight up, calm and collected. Wei feng looked at Qin Yue and then back at Lu chang with the eyes of Is this guy seriously talking to me? Even Qin Yue was shocked by Lu Chen's confidence and audacity. "You should know your standards, you pathetic excuse for a teacher. You don't even have a single star to your name, and yet you're talking to one of the geniuses being trained by Teacher Zhao, a two-star teacher in the practice hall," Wei feng spoke proudly, the look in his eyes giving him away. The crowd had quieted down to a pin drop, as no one was ready to miss the drama about to unfold, although the next series of events were obviously expected. Definitely, Wei feng was going to win the banter after all. Who was Lu chang in this academy? All teachers were ranked by stars in the academy, depending on how well they trained their students, how many students were willing to join them, and how well those students grew. The highest number of stars ever acquired was nine, and for decades it hadn't been surpassed. And Weing Fang's teacher, Zhao, actually had two stars, which was very respectable, no matter how low it sounded. Lu chang calmly walked up to where they were standing with a straight face, completely ignoring Weing Fang. He turned to Qin Yue. "Your boyfriend is a complete fool calling himself a genius; even I won't take you into my class," he said calmly, his voice still void of emotion. As expected, the whole crowd burst into a flood of whispers. How could a starless teacher have preferences? It was quite unheard of, making Lu chang look more like a fool than he already seemed, but yet, despite hearing all the whispers, he didn't flinch. His resolve was thick. In his former life, he was a simp. He would sweat in his palms just to ask a girl out and still end up not getting the date—but this life had to be different. Wei feng began laughing gently at first before bursting into a fit of laughter. "You take me into your class? Even a baby cultivator would reject such an offer, no matter how many spirit stones you offer." He said, still laughing. "Please, get out. Focus on looking for students at your level; don't come meddling in things that do not concern you," Wei feng said coldly, his eyes bloodshot. Lu chang turned around slowly, his face still calm but slightly irritated. "It's quite funny the way you call yourself a genius," Lu chang said, scoffing before he continued. "Those who go down the Tiger Punch cultivation path face a lot of difficulty progressing in their cultivation, but people like you create more problems for yourself. What an idiot," Lu chang said as a smile gradually appeared on his face. "I know why—because you are worthless, with no potential. I dare you to strike me with all your might, you coward," Lu chang said so calmly. Wei feng was already fuming as he began summoning all the energy he had stored. "You don't need to tell me, you jerk. I will tear you down to your soul. You will never see light again!!!" Wei feng shouted as he pulled everything he had into the punch. He was already losing control, as everyone could see. Pitiful gazes landed on Lu chang a split second before the punch could land. They were pretty sure he was cooked for good; that should probably be the last of him. Just then, a blinding silver light eroded the sky as his hands came crashing down, and shockwaves and dust cluttered the air. Everyone covered their faces from the dust and debris before finally opening their eyes to a stunning scene. "Pathetic," Lu chang said as he looked down on Weing Fang. He held his so-called powerful punch with one hand and twisted it, causing him to fall down at his mercy. Lu chang had read on Weing Fang's weakness just before he could throw the punch. He understood all the flaws that came with practicing the cultivation technique and how only one punch could drain you of power so much. Although one could still scale in the path, it came with a lot of resilience. Weing Fang, on the other hand, was actually a fool. He cultivated wrongly, focusing on his dantian and neglecting the mana passages in his hands, so whether he scaled or not, his hands were still too weak. Knowing this, Lu chang made sure to agitate him so much so he would put everything into a killer blow, and since obviously his hands were too weak, he would rally up the attack but the execution rate would be poor—just as Lu chang calculated. Though on a normal day, if Wei feng fought on a normal level, it would have been a manageable execution, making him look good. "What? This is impossible. How did he subdue Wei feng with one hand?" "No way, Wei feng must have allowed him, right?" another person from the crowd spoke, his face twisted in disbelief. The crowd's concentration peaked as they stared on, wondering what had taken place. Wei feng kept gasping for breath. He raised his head up, his hands still hurting, as everyone anticipated his response.Latest Chapter
chapter 48
Chapter 48: Controlled FireThe walk back was quieter.Not because there was nothing to say.But because everything that needed to be said had already been decided.---Fifty spirit stones.Two hundred Merit Stones.One requirement left.---And a clear direction.---Qin Yue.Top three.---Tang Mo rolled one of the spirit stones between her fingers as they walked. The faint glow reflected in her eyes.“…So this is what it feels like to actually have resources.”Lu Chang didn’t look at her.“Don’t get used to it.”---She smirked.“…Too late.”---Qin Yue said nothing.But her grip on the jade slip tightened slightly.---They returned to the same small residence.Same narrow space.Same limitations.---Nothing about their environment had changed.---But something about them had.---Lu Chang closed the door behind them.Then turned.---“Sit.”---Tang Mo groaned.“…We just got back.”---“Sit.”---She dropped down anyway.Qin Yue followed without hesitation.---Lu Chang placed
chapter 47
Chapter 47: Terms of AdvancementMorning came too quickly.The academy had a way of moving on as if nothing unusual had happened, but the looks said otherwise.As Lu Chang stepped onto the main path, conversations dimmed for just a second before continuing in hushed tones. Not open respect. Not yet.But no one laughed.That alone was new.---Tang Mo walked on his right, slower than usual but upright. Her injuries were real, but her posture hadn’t changed. Chin slightly raised. Eyes forward.Qin Yue walked on his left, calm as ever, her steps quiet, her presence colder than the morning air.They didn’t speak.They didn’t need to.---At the end of the stone path stood a tall, simple building.No decorations.No grand display.Just a carved plaque above the entrance:Administrative Hall---Tang Mo clicked her tongue softly.“…So it’s real.”Qin Yue’s gaze lingered on the doorway.“…It always was.”---A junior attendant spotted them immediately and straightened.“You’ve been called,”
chapter 46
Chapter 46: The First RewardNight settled over the academy.The noise from the tournament had faded, but the aftermath had not. Conversations still lingered in quiet corners, spreading in fragments - a name here, a rumor there.Tang Mo.Lu Chang.Something strange was happening.---Inside the small residence, the air was still.Tang Mo sat cross-legged on the floor, back against the wall, eyes half-closed. Her breathing was uneven at first, but slowly, gradually, it began to settle.Across from her, Qin Yue mirrored the posture.Calm.Focused.Silent.---Lu Chang stood near the window.Watching.Not outside.But them.---“Don’t force it,” he said.Tang Mo clicked her tongue without opening her eyes.“…I’m not forcing anything.”“You are.”A pause.“…Your Qi is spiking every few breaths.”---Tang Mo’s brows tightened slightly.She didn’t argue.Because she felt it too.That unstable surge beneath the surface.Like something inside her was still trying to push further… even when he
chapter 45
Chapter 45: Quiet RipplesThe arena didn’t empty immediately.Even as the formal announcement ended, clusters of students lingered, voices lowered but urgent, replaying every moment of the final match as if repetition would somehow make it easier to understand.Tang Mo winning was one thing.How she won—That was something else entirely.---“Did you see that last exchange?”“She shouldn’t have had the stamina for it…”“It’s not just stamina. Her control changed mid-fight.”“That teacher… something’s wrong with him.”---Speculation spread faster than fact.And like all things in the academy—It didn’t take long to reach the wrong ears.---By the time Tang Mo was escorted off the arena platform, her legs felt like they no longer belonged to her.The healer at her side didn’t let go this time.“Enough,” the woman said calmly. “You’ve pushed your body past a safe threshold. Any more strain and you’ll tear your meridians.”Tang Mo let out a quiet breath.“…Feels like they already tore.”
chapter 44
Chapter 44: AftermathThe roar didn’t die down.If anything, it grew louder.Waves of sound crashed through the arena, echoing off the stone walls as students stood, shouted, argued, and tried to make sense of what they had just witnessed.Tang Mo.Champion.---At the center of it all, Tang Mo stood unsteadily, her legs threatening to give out at any moment. Her chest rose and fell as she tried to regulate her breathing, but every inhale still burned.She didn’t move.Not yet.Not because she wanted to stand there.But because her body hadn’t decided whether it could take another step.---“Move aside!”A sharp voice cut through the noise.Two academy healers rushed onto the platform, their robes fluttering as they quickly approached both fighters.One knelt beside Lin Xue.The other reached Tang Mo just as her knees nearly buckled again.“Easy,” the healer said, supporting her arm. “Don’t force it.”Tang Mo frowned slightly.“…I’m fine.”“You’re not,” the healer replied flatly.She
chapter 43
---Chapter 43: Final ExchangeThe arena fell silent.Not a whisper. Not a breath.Every eye was locked onto the two figures still standing.Tang Mo’s chest rose and fell unevenly. Sweat clung to her skin, her limbs heavy, her ribs screaming with every inhale. The fight had already pushed her past her limits.But her eyes remained sharp.Unyielding.Across from her, Lin Xue stood just as still.No longer untouchable.No longer distant.For the first time since the tournament began, her breathing had lost its perfect rhythm.That alone said everything.Tang Mo wiped the corner of her lips with the back of her hand and let out a slow breath.“So… this is the last one.”Lin Xue studied her quietly.Then gave a faint nod.“Yes.”No arrogance. No mockery.Just acknowledgment.They both understood.There would be no second exchange after this.One move would decide everything.From the stands, Qin Yue’s fingers tightened unconsciously.“...She can’t take another clean hit.”Lu Chang didn’t
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