On the plaza, the high-ranking members of the Celestial Flame Academy, including Duanmu Ying, were all livid.

This Luo Yong is simply too arrogant, does he really think there is no one in our Celestial Flame Academy?

"Peak Master, should I act?" A purple-clad girl walked gracefully to the front of Duanmu Ying, coldly and arrogantly speaking.

This girl was none other than Ye Lin'Er.

Not seen for a few months, her strength had become exceptionally unfathomable, and she exuded a terrifying icy aura, like an untouchable Divine Lady.

"Hmm? I didn't expect the Celestial Flame Academy to have such a rare beauty." The students of the Black Sand Academy were instantly captivated by Ye Lin'Er, their eyes showing a strong sense of amazement.

Ye Lin'Er was not only unparalleled in appearance but also emitted a unique aura that made her seem extremely extraordinary.

Even Zhang Qian couldn't help but glance at her more than once.

Instinct told her that this woman was not simple.

"Hehe! Lin'Er, your status is exceedingly noble, this petty squabble doesn't even warrant you making a move, you just watch from the sidelines." Duanmu Ying smiled slightly at Ye Lin'Er.

It's known that Ye Lin'Er has awakened the legendary Phoenix Race bloodline!

Although this bloodline has not yet matured to its peak, it was already an Earth Level bloodline.

Even the students of the Black Flame Academy would all pale in comparison before Ye Lin'Er.

Including Zhang Qian, ranked fifty-fourth on the Hidden Dragon List.

As long as Ye Lin'Er is given enough time to grow, she might even become first on the Hidden Dragon List.

By then, Zhang Qian in front of her would be nothing but a joke.

"Peak Master, these guys clearly aren't worthy of junior sister Lin'Er's action, I might as well go out and fight them." Said a very handsome young man in white.

This young man in white was named Jian San, second in strength only to senior sister Wang Lian among the seed students of Profound Sword Peak.

His cultivation had recently reached the Half-Step Celestial Spirit Realm, so he was full of confidence in his abilities.

Even when facing students from Black Sand Academy, he had no fear at all.

"Good, Jian San, I hope you can defend the honor of our Celestial Flame Academy." Duanmu Ying nodded.

In this exchange, both academies had deployed students from the Gang Qi Realm.

And Jian San, whose cultivation had not yet reached the Celestial Spirit Realm, was ranked second among the seed students of Profound Sword Peak.

So, sending him to battle was undoubtedly the best choice.

"Is this the kind of rubbish your Profound Sword Peak sends?" Luo Yong glanced at Jian San with utmost disdain as if looking at a clown.

"Hmph! Jian San has awakened a Profound Level Fourth Grade bloodline and has an extremely high talent in Sword Dao, underestimating him will lead to regret." Duanmu Ying said, her face extremely dark.

The second-ranked among their Profound Sword Peak seed students was belittled by Luo Yong as worthless.

This was nothing short of humiliating Profound Sword Peak.

"Ha! Is a Profound Level Fourth Grade bloodline so impressive? Among our Black Sand Academy's students, it doesn't even make the top twenty. Vice Palace Master, let me give these frogs in a well a good lesson." A brawny young man beside Luo Yong sneered, looking at Jian San as if at a prey about to be slaughtered.

"It's Senior Brother Tong Shan."

"Heh heh, with Tong Shan stepping in, we won't even have the chance to show up, he can easily sweep this rabble alone." Students from Black Sand Academy sneered, their mouths filled with amusement.

"Don't be too complacent, who wins or loses is still unknown!" Jian San's eyes shot out with cold light, his expression beyond furious.

It was the first time he was underestimated by others like this.

Whoosh.

In the next moment, Jian San's figure flashed, flying towards a giant battle stage in the middle of the plaza, jumping onto the three-zhang high stage.

Rumble.

Immediately, a violent Gang Qi surged all over his body, covering an area of sixty zhang around.

"Hmph! With your kind of rubbish, daring to condense a threefold Qi Sea Foundation is truly overestimating yourself, your chance of becoming an Immortal in this lifetime is less than thirty percent." Tong Shan sneered as he walked to the battle stage.

As a student of Black Sand Academy, his knowledge far exceeded that of Celestial Flame Academy's students.

As he knew, cultivators condensing a threefold Qi Sea Foundation need at least a Profound Level Third Grade bloodline to have over a fifty percent chance of cultivating into an Immortal.

Because, the more abundant the Qi Sea Foundation, the longer it takes to raise cultivation.

If there isn't a strong enough bloodline to support it, it would only backfire, blocking one's path of cultivation.

This is also why, as strong as the Celestial Flame Peak Master and Duanmu Ying, they only chose to have a twofold Qi Sea Foundation.

They were people with a good sense of self-awareness.

But what about Jian San?

His awakened bloodline, though not too weak, hadn't reached Profound Level Third Grade or above.

So his hope of becoming an Immortal in this lifetime is less than thirty percent, and without a special opportunity, he might never break through in this life.

Of course, the advantage brought by having three times the Qi Sea Foundation was undeniably apparent to Jian San, as it made his Gang Qi incredibly robust.

However, in Tong Shan's view, only those short-sighted people would sacrifice their promising future for this bit of battle strength.

"I chose my own path, and I don't need you pointing fingers. I want to see how strong you really are. Do you dare to stir trouble in our Celestial Flame Academy?" Jian San said coldly.

"Alright then, let me show you how terrifying I, Tong Shan, can be." A sinister smile flashed across Tong Shan's lips.

Swoosh.

In the next instant, his body left an afterimage at the spot, transforming into a humanoid beast, rapidly pouncing towards Jian San.

Rumble.

His speed was incredibly fast, so much so that even the air exploded, emitting thunderous booming sounds.

"What a terrifying physique. Could he also be from the Body Refining Lineage?" The students of Celestial Flame Academy collectively gasped, their expressions exceedingly shocked.

It's worth noting that Tong Shan hadn't even used Gang Qi yet, but his speed was more terrifying than many Half-Step Celestial Spirit Realm experts.

This was enough to prove that his speed entirely came from his physical body.

Only those with an exceptionally powerful physique could display such terrifying speed.

"Such astonishing speed, Purple Thunder Sword Qi." Even Jian San, on the battle stage, had his pupils contract suddenly, his face became extremely grim.

Even he hadn't expected Tong Shan's speed to reach such a degree, making it difficult for him to discern the opponent's movement trajectory.

Moreover, Tong Shan hadn't exhibited any body technique yet; otherwise, his speed would have definitely become even more terrifying.

Thus, at this moment, even Jian San felt a massive threat, almost instinctively displaying his strongest swordsmanship.

Swoosh.

In a flash, a purple sword Qi roared out from the depths of Jian San's Dantian, merging with the surrounding Gang Qi, and fiercely slashing towards Tong Shan.

This was the Yellow Level Top Grade Martial Arts "Purple Thunder Swordsmanship," which Jian San had cultivated to the Transformation Realm, capable of deriving Purple Thunder Sword Qi.

Furthermore, Jian San's Gang Qi could envelop an area of sixty feet, capable of erupting with the power of around three thousand tigers.

Therefore, the power of this slash definitely exceeded four thousand tigers, enough to kill many weaker Celestial Spirits Realm experts.

"Trivial skill, you dare show off in front of me? Be defeated." At that moment, a piercing fierce gleam shot out from Tong Shan's eyes.

Rumble.

Immediately, a violent surge of Gang Qi emerged from his body, enveloping the area within sixty feet.

He was just like Jian San, his cultivation had already reached the Half-Step Celestial Spirit Realm, and he also had three times the Qi Sea Foundation.

Swish.

In the next moment, Tong Shan's body disappeared from sight, effortlessly dodging the sword Qi slashed out by Jian San.

When he reappeared, he was already ten feet away from Jian San.

Although Gang Qi surrounded Jian San's body, it was practically ineffective against Tong Shan, easily countered by Tong Shan's Gang Qi.

"Not good, it's the Transformation Realm Yellow Level Top Grade Body Technique, Four-armed Golden Ape Bloodline, activate!" Jian San's face dramatically changed, hurriedly launching the power of his bloodline.

Originally, Tong Shan's speed was already fast enough.

And now, having displayed a Yellow Level Top Grade Body Technique, his speed increased manifold.

So even Jian San couldn't clearly see Tong Shan's movement trajectory.

He could only activate his bloodline to withstand Tong Shan's attack.

Roar.

In a flash, behind Jian San appeared a ten-foot-tall golden ape, possessing four immensely stout arms, incessantly smashing down towards Tong Shan.

"Trash like you doesn't even deserve for me to exert my bloodline power. Kneel down." Tong Shan sneered, his towering body now dazzling with blood light, as if he were a blood jade condensed.

Boom.

Immediately, he punched out, clashing with the golden ape's arm, producing thunderous booming sounds.

Ah!

The ghastly scream echoed above the battle stage relentlessly, sounding hair-raising.

With just one punch, the golden ape's four arms completely shattered, its massive body flying out like a meteor.

Jian San also suffered the backlash from his bloodline power, his meridians all ruptured, collapsing on the ground like mud, completely losing his combat ability.

The first round ended with Jian San's crushing defeat.

Strong as he was, he was so easily overwhelmed by Tong Shan.

This left the students of Celestial Flame Academy unable to accept the reality before them.

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