Chapter 062: A Tool for Venting Anger

The competition followed a best-of-five format. Although Rising Sun Academy had lost, Ouyang Feiyun still had a chance to participate, but now, with Xin Lang declaring forfeit for the remaining matches, any hope for Ouyang Feiyun to regain some dignity in the arena was completely dashed!

“You…” Ouyang Feiyun was so furious he could hardly speak.

Xin Lang smiled and said, “There may be more opportunities ahead, but you’d better seize them when they come!”

In the first match of the group stage, Xuyang Academy defeated Rising Sun Academy, the city’s top-ranked institution, delivering an upset rarely seen in over a decade. Especially eye-catching were Qian Baidu and Fatty Gu Ge from Xuyang Academy; although they showed only the strength of tenth-level Martial Apprentices, everyone sensed their true power lay far beyond that, with something even more terrifying hidden beneath the surface.

In contrast, Xin Lang, hailed as the new star of Xuyang Academy, performed rather ordinarily, revealing only the strength of an eighth-level Martial Apprentice. However, some speculated that his opponent was too weak to ignite his fighting spirit.

Beside Luo Yuan, the principal of Flying Sun Academy lamented, “It’s over. Our academy is grouped with Rising Sun and Xuyang—there’s no way we’ll win!”

Luo Yuan, principal of Luoyang Academy, sighed, “The rise of Xuyang Academy is unstoppable. It seems we have no hope of reaching the finals this year.”

After auctioning off the low-grade Earth-level technique “Cun Jin Fist,” Luo Yuan had obtained a large sum, investing it entirely in his twelve elite students, hoping to restore Luoyang Academy’s reputation by reaching the finals of the nine-academy league. But after witnessing the astonishing performances of Xin Lang and the others, he was utterly despondent.

The first match of the first group ended with Xuyang Academy’s victory. Next, the first match of the second group commenced: Split Sun Academy versus Luoyang Academy.

Luoyang Academy had prepared well for this match, but their opponent was Split Sun Academy, one of the city’s three great martial academies. After five grueling battles, Luoyang Academy was narrowly defeated.

Though there were no dark energy martial artists like Ouyang Yanran, nor any monstrous talents like Qian Baidu and Fatty Gu, the matches were fiercely contested.

The elite students of Luoyang Academy, after losing to Xin Lang, had endured hardship and, under Luo Yuan’s careful guidance, greatly improved their strength. They were only slightly less skilled than Split Sun Academy, ultimately losing three to two.

The last match of the morning belonged to the third group, with Shooting Sun Academy making their debut. As expected, they swept their opponents, claiming victory in the first round.

In the morning’s three major matches, all three of the city’s major academies took the stage. Split Sun and Shooting Sun both emerged victorious, while the perennial favorite, Rising Sun Academy, suffered a stunning upset to Xuyang Academy.

Rising Sun Academy’s defeat brought joy to many, and sorrow to one.

Lie Gucheng, principal of Split Sun Academy, approached Meng Linglong and congratulated her, “Niece Linglong, your students are impressive! It seems Brother Meng made a wise choice entrusting the academy to your care.”

“Well done! Excellent!” exclaimed Shi Zhongtian, principal of Shooting Sun Academy. “Let’s see how arrogant the Ouyang family can be now! Rest assured, Linglong, if they dare use any underhanded tricks, your Uncle Lie and I will stand with you!”

“That’s right! From now on, our three academies must unite. The Ouyang family may be influential in this city, but outside, they’re nothing! As long as we stick together, Rising Sun Academy will never dominate on its own!” Lie Gucheng declared.

For years, Rising Sun Academy had suppressed the other academies, focusing especially on Split Sun and Shooting Sun. The rise of Xuyang Academy gave both schools hope to contend with Rising Sun, so now they eagerly sought Meng Linglong’s alliance, welcoming her to their side.

Meng Linglong replied, “Thank you both for your support. In the future, if there is anything I overlook, I hope you will guide me.”

“Haha, guide you? We’ll exchange ideas as equals!” said Shi Zhongtian.

“Indeed! From now on, our three academies should interact more,” Lie Gucheng agreed.

With three extraordinary prodigies emerging from Xuyang Academy, both Shi Zhongtian and Lie Gucheng regarded Meng Linglong as their peer.

To celebrate the victory, the academy provided a sumptuous feast at Fragrant Pavilion, hosted by Meng Linglong as a reward for Xin Lang and the other competitors.

During the meal, everyone waited for a long time, but Fatty Gu Ge was nowhere to be seen.

Meng Linglong asked in surprise, “Where is Gu? Where has he gone?”

“Hmph, where else would that fatso be? He must be out flirting again!” Qian Baidu snorted.

“You jerk, who are you calling fatso?” Just as everyone was discussing him, Fatty Gu Ge entered, beaming with delight.

Glancing at the untouched dishes, he said, “You all waited for me? That’s real friendship! I’m in such a good mood today, this meal is on me!”

“Great! That’ll save my family some money,” Meng Chuchu said, sucking on her lollipop.

Xin Lang glanced at Fatty Gu and warned, “You’d better be careful! Ouyang Yanran is Ouyang Tianfeng’s daughter!”

“Heh heh…” Fatty Gu snickered. “Don’t worry, boss. I know what I’m doing—my old man still has business to do in this city!”

“As long as you know your limits,” Xin Lang replied.

Fatty Gu stood up, puffed out his chest, and clenched his right fist. “For my old man’s future in this city, I must sacrifice myself and win Ouyang Yanran’s heart!”

Thud—

Fatty Gu’s grand declaration left everyone at the table dumbfounded.

In the afternoon, the city’s nine-academy tournament resumed.

The first match featured Rising Sun Academy, who had already lost once, against Flying Sun Academy. Eager to have his chance, Ouyang Feiyun placed himself in the third match.

The first round saw Lin Fei, who had lost to Xin Lang that morning, take the stage. Still harboring resentment from his earlier defeat and a scolding from Ouyang Feixing, Lin Fei was brimming with anger.

Once on the platform, after exchanging names with his opponent, he launched a frenzied assault.

The Flying Sun Academy contestant, only a fifth-level Martial Apprentice, was no match for Lin Fei and was battered black and blue within two rounds.

“I surrender, I…” The Flying Sun Academy student tried to yield, but Lin Fei gave him no chance, venting all his frustration on him.

In the end, the Flying Sun Academy contestant was beaten bloody and knocked off the platform.

“First round, Rising Sun Academy’s Lin Fei wins! Second round, Rising Sun Academy’s Ouyang Yanran versus Flying Sun Academy…” the referee announced.

The second student from Flying Sun Academy clung to the principal’s leg, sobbing, “Principal, let’s just forfeit. This isn’t a competition—it’s a bloodbath!”

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