"Hmph!" Chao Liang’s gaze sharpened as he watched Tao Yang’s furious attack.
In his heart, he sneered, "Just a common grandmaster realm cultivator, daring to show off in front of me!"
Instantly, he moved, and without utilizing any weapons, he met the attack with his bare hands.
"Damn, the boss is mighty, not even needing to use a weapon?" Kong Yin said proudly, standing tall, proud to be associated with Chao Liang’s greatness.
The minions in Chao Liang’s group were also shouting excitedly, overwhelmed with thrill.
"Young Master Chao is mighty, let them see what a real expert is!" The crowd cheered and roared.
"Spit, overestimating himself, daring to confront Young Master Yang with bare hands, oblivious to life and death, wait till this guy lies down like a dog, then you’ll stop your clucking!" Jiang Wen said furiously.
"Damn right, Young Master Yang is a grandmaster realm expert, what does this fool think he is, a Martial Saint?
Fuck, and bare-handed too, must be seeking death!" someone in Tao Yang’s team cursed indignantly.
"Everyone, don’t rush, trust in Young Master Yang, the moment to slap their faces is about to arrive!" another person tried to calm the agitated crowd.
"Right, well said, being badass isn’t just hot air, Young Master Yang will win!" another person clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth.
Fan Zhan and a few others huddled together, watching the tense fight unfolding; they hoped Chao Liang would be defeated.
"What do you think, will that idiot Chao Liang get thrashed? It’d be so satisfying to see that guy sprawled on the ground!" Zuo Zhengqing muttered.
By now, Fan Zhan was able to walk normally again, and his injuries had also healed significantly.
However, everyone wanted him to rest properly, so they had carried him here on a stretcher, and Fan Zhan had no choice but to accept.
They comforted him along the way, telling him not to worry about looking good or bad, he just needed to heal; let others say what they would, everything would be fine once Ling Fan returned.
"Hard to say, this guy does have some real skills, but it doesn’t really matter who wins because when our boss shows up, they’ll all have to step aside!" Fan Zhan said confidently.
"Yeah, well said, these people are nothing in front of our boss!" Jiang Shi nodded in agreement.
Su Qiong and Zhou Siyu also had full confidence in Ling Fan, yet a hint of worry lingered in their hearts, not knowing if Ling Fan had settled his own affairs or if he could make it back in time.
While they were whispering among themselves, the two contestants had already clashed.
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To everyone’s surprise, Chao Liang indeed did not use a weapon and narrowly dodged the incoming Sword Light, moving close to Tao Yang’s body and striking his chest with a fierce punch.
"Bang!"
Tao Yang’s body shook violently, and he immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, flying backwards.
Chao Liang didn’t stop after throwing the punch; he used a grappling maneuver to seize Tao Yang’s wrist holding the blade, snatched the Silver Blade from his hand, and threw it back at him!
Another loud ’bang’ rang out as Tao Yang was thrown ten meters away, crashing into a stone pillar, finally halting his momentum.
Simultaneously, the Silver Blade also ’thudded’ into the pillar, sticking next to his ear, barely missing his head by a fraction.
Tao Yang broke out in cold sweat, his heart tumultuous, realizing he wasn’t even a match for his bare-handed opponent, despite being a grandmaster realm talent?
His supporters were also bewildered and dumbstruck, disbelieving what they saw.
"Hahaha, damn right, keep jeering, fuck, weren’t you going to slap my face? Come on, you ended up slapping your own ass!" Kong Yin laughed loudly.
Everyone behind him also burst into laughter, reveling in the moment.
"Damn, this guy is so impressive, he defeated Tao Yang in just one move!" Zuo Zhengqing grunted.
"Don’t worry about them, as long as no one pays attention to us, we’re good!" Su Qiong whispered.
Tao Yang’s face turned red, and his followers also hung their heads in shame, their cheeks burning hot.
Jiang Wen took a deep breath, his face devoid of color. This Chao Liang, was he really that strong?
"Enough!" Chao Liang waved his hand to stop the laughter from the people behind him.
"We are all from the Secular World, there’s no need for mockery among us. No matter who becomes the leader, the goal is the same, to unify and prevent others from humiliating us!
Tao Yang, I hope your people will not be prejudiced. If you feel uncomfortable being together, then just go your separate ways. After all, this is not mandatory; I respect your opinions!" Chao Liang said calmly.
With just a few words, neither servile nor overbearing, he certainly showed a breadth of spirit and manner.
"Come if you want; if not, it’s your choice. We’re not short of people either way, just that straightforward."
He assumed that even if these guys joined, they might not be easy to manage, so he adopted an indifferent attitude, using reverse psychology.
Tao Yang gritted his teeth, immediately stood up, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. Chao Liang’s strike was measured; it looked shocking but didn’t cause any serious harm.
He then cupped his hands and said, "I, Tao Yang, am willing to think of the bigger picture and stand united!"
At the same time, he addressed his supportive students, "Everyone, don’t think too much into this. It’s good someone can beat me; it means we are less likely to be bullied in the academy!"
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Soon, both groups merged into one.
"Hmm, you and I have the highest Cultivation here, both in the Grandmaster Realm. I’ve heard that the best among past students from the Secular World were only Late Stages of Fourth Grade.
So, this batch of ours will definitely be unprecedented. I have an idea!
This batch, we freshmen will show up the seniors and create a miracle that has never been seen before in Zhongnan Academy!" Chao Liang continued.
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Secular World freshmen showing up the academy seniors? Everyone exchanged glances; such a thing was unheard of in the past, not even conceivable!
Just thinking about it made everyone’s blood boil with excitement. This was akin to a rebellion or a revolution; if they succeeded, they would go down in the history of Zhongnan Academy.
Each one of them had a flushed face, thrilled with excitement!
"Young Master Chao, how confident are you in this?" Tao Yang couldn’t contain his excitement.
"There’s no need to worry about the Outer Court; I’m eighty or ninety percent sure about the Tiger-Taming Academy in the Inner Court, and even with the Hidden Dragon Institute’s later participants, I still have a fifty percent chance!" Chao Liang assessed.
"Damn, Young Master Chao, what exactly is your Cultivation level? You’re unbelievably strong!" Tao Yang exclaimed, widening his eyes.
Even the surrounding students were stunned. Was this guy really that formidable? Daring to challenge even the students of the Hidden Dragon Institute?
At the same time, their unity strengthened suddenly!
"Boss, our batch will definitely make history and become a legend of Zhongnan Academy!" Kong Yin excitedly flattered.
"Yes, let’s keep a low profile first. If the seniors don’t provoke us, we won’t stir up trouble. But if they act arrogantly, we won’t back down; we’ll let them know we’re not to be trifled with!" Chao Liang proudly stated.
This guy was similar to Zhu Qing, also enduring many years of seclusion in his family. Now that he was out, he was set to make a spectacular debut and shine brightly!