Qi Yu had a slender and tall body. He was extraordinarily handsome with brilliant golden eyes.
Golden Eye Illumination!
It was an appearance unique to the direct descendants of the Qi Family. Only those who had truly reached the Heaven Ascension Stage would be able to perfectly control the terrifying power of the Gold Imago Power.
Qi Yu, a genius figure of the younger generation, had caught the attention of many influential figures when he set foot into the Heaven Ascension Stage last year and was accepted into the True Martial Department. Almost no one dared to oppose him within Qinglu Academy.
Even instructors treated him with courtesy, but Lin Xun had scolded and spoken rudely to him. Many people smacked their lips, shocked by Lin Xun’s courage.
Qi Yu suddenly donned a cold and malevolent expression, and his eyes flowed with lightning-like golden light as he swept them over Lin Xun.
“You dare to treat me disrespectfully?” Qi Yu’s voice erupted like a sword and launched murderous intent everywhere.
Everyone blanched, knowing that Lin Xun had angered Qi Yu with his words and the consequences were unimaginable.
However, Lin Xun didn’t seem to realize as he put his hands behind his back and studied Qi Yu with narrowed eyes. He then reprimanded, “I’m teaching you a lesson. Did you not know that it is disrespectful for a student to argue with a teacher and threaten them?!”
The audience was aghast. No one had thought that Lin Xun would use his identity as a teacher to suppress Qi Yu. No one could say anything because Lin Xun was indeed a teacher despite being only sixteen years old. Even if he was only a teacher in the Rune Department, all students in Qinglu Academy were not allowed to disrespect the teachers.Qi Yu’s expression froze on his face. He didn’t expect Lin Xun to play that move.
“You disrespected Princess Linghuang first and then you slandered me. I just wanted to tell you what you did wrong, but you used your status as a teacher to act superior. A shameless person like you is not worthy of lecturing me!” Qi Yu’s expression grew fierce.
“Oh, I didn’t expect students nowadays to be so arrogant. They don’t even attach any importance to the teachers. When I get the chance, I’m going to ask the principal if any random nobody is allowed to disregard the rules and be disrespectful to teachers,” said Lin Xun leisurely, seemingly unafraid.
Everyone cursed in their hearts. That guy is not only arrogant but also very shameless. He saw that the situation wasn't right so he used his identity as a teacher as a shield.
Qi Yu was seething. Ever since he embarked on his cultivation path, who had ever dared to describe him as a nobody? He doesn’t want to live anymore!
“People like you are not worthy of being a teacher. I will personally ask the academy to strip you of your teacher status. Let’s see how arrogant you are then!”
Everyone was shocked. Princess Linghuang had an extraordinary identity, so it was very possible that the academy would listen to her and strip Lin Xun of his qualifications to teach!
However, Lin Xun didn’t seem to care. He sneered, “Okay, go ahead. I’ll be waiting for your good news.” He turned around and walked away.
“Stand there!” Princess Linghuang gritted her teeth in anger. She was a descendant of the emperor and a peerless beauty. She had been respected wherever she went because of her noble identity but Lin Xun, a little teacher, had attached no importance to her.
“Do you remember the Marquis of Rising Sky?” Lin Xun left those words as he strode away.
The Marquis of Rising Sky!
Who wouldn’t remember?
The purpose of Lin Xun’s words was obvious: it was a warning.
However, he had never thought that the mention of the Marquis of Rising Sky would make the princess erupt with fury. Lin Xun dared to mention the shame of the imperial family! He didn’t reflect after that, but instead dared to threaten me with it. He is too arrogant!
The other students panicked. They had never thought that Lin Xun would dare mention the Marquis of Rising Sky in front of Princess Linghuang. What was the difference between being him and seeking death?
“Lin Xun, if you don’t kneel and apologize then don’t even think about leaving here today!”
Qi Yu thundered, golden light rioting all over his body and forming a giant hand. It stretched out in the void to grab Lin Xun.
The giant hand boomed, crushing the surrounding air. Golden light flared around it, filled with the great imago power. It was fierce, tyrannical and pulverized everything it came into contact with.
Nearby people felt their skin ache with piercing pain, and their hearts trembled. That was Gold Imago Power—the power of the Heaven Ascension Stage.
No one would have thought that Qi Yu would respond so strongly. He no doubt wanted to defeat Lin Xun with one strike and force him to make a fool of himself.
Princess Linghuang looked proud as she watched on.
Lin Xun had embarrassed her, so she couldn’t wait to see Qi Yu oppress him in one move.
Gu Yunting hadn’t said much and seemed to not care about everything that was happening before him.
Boom!
The giant golden hand crashed down, collapsing the fabric of space and sending a gush of golden light everywhere.
Just as the golden light was on the verge of drowning Lin Xun’s figure, he spun around and his eyes glinted coldly.
A punch blasted forth like a powerful dragon breaking out of an abyss. It was shrouded in a pale azure glow and resembled an azure moon rising into the sky.
Instantly, a violent collision shook the sky and earth, and azure light engulfed everything.
Many people blanched and drew back in terror. To them, Qi Yu’s attack was terrifying. It was filled with the destructive power of the Heaven Ascension Stage and could wipe out any Spirit Sea cultivator. But to everyone’s surprise, when the smoke and dust dispersed, Lin Xun was still standing tall. His black hair fluttered around him and his body was bathed in a divine azure glow.
“He…withstood it?”
“How is that possible?”
The students stared dumbfounded at Lin Xun, finding it hard to believe their eyes. They knew that Lin Xun was invincible in the Spirit Sea Stage, but there was a huge difference between the Spirit Sea Stage and the Heaven Ascension Stage. The difference was impossible to surpass like heaven’s barrier.
However, Lin Xun didn’t evade the attack and remained unscathed. How could they not be shocked?
Gu Yunting, who was always aloof and detached, couldn’t help but narrow his eyes and furrow his brows.
Although Qi Yu had only broken through to the Heaven Ascension Stage in the previous year, his ancient bloodline was connected to the great dao of gold, which helped him become more outstanding than the average initial Heaven Ascension cultivators.
However, Lin Xun had unbelievably defended against Qi Yu’s powerful strike.
The hall fell utterly still and silent.
Even Qi Yu was stunned. The others might not know, but he had only used 50% of his strength in the attack. He had intended to completely oppress Lin Xun in one move and force him to kneel and make a fool of himself in front of everyone. But to his shock, Lin Xun was unwounded under his attack.
“Are you sure you want me to kneel to atone for my sins?”
Lin Xun’s handsome face had a detached indifference. His black eyes were as deep as a great abyss and lightning was flashing inside. He was infuriated. He had been provoked again and again and was even attacked. He had reached his limit.
Even clay figurines had earthy qualities, let alone Lin Xun, who didn’t like to be at a disadvantage.
“Qi Yu, why should you be merciful when dealing with such shameless people?” Princess Linghuang said aloud, sounding a little displeased. She had thought that Qi Yu had held back his strength and ignored Lin Xun’s words.
“Your Highness, rest assured that I will capture him!” Qi Yu’s expression turned chilling.
He took a step forward. His tall and slender body looked mighty and imposing. He circulated his powers and golden light flared around him. His blood and qi pulsed through his body and his imposing bearing soared, causing the air to whimper.
Dong!
He folded his hands in a hand seal, forming a golden cloud above him. Then, it crashed down like a mighty mountain.
The entire heaven and earth seemed to be collapsing, unable to withstand the terrifying force. The air boomed and the flow of air was disturbed. Beams of golden light shot in all directions.
Lin Xun smiled, revealing his pearly white teeth. His smile was warm and bright, but his black eyes were filled with nothing but icy coldness.
Anyone familiar with Lin Xun would know that he was truly enraged.
“Since you are looking for a fight, I will fulfill your wish!”
Amid the calm voice, Lin Xun used the Hornless Ice Dragon Step. He soared into the air and mobilized his Spirit Sea power within his body to their fullest. It was as though a giant storm was awakening from an abyss.
The one punch produced terrifying visions such as mountains shattering, seas splitting, voids exploding, and dragons and phoenixes roaring. Each one was filled with mighty power that could shake the world.
It was the Nine Heavenshaking Destructions Art. Lin Xun had combined seven of the nine destructions into that punch!
Rumble!
An earth-shattering collision sent everyone’s blood and qi rushing frantically around their body. They shuddered all over and frantically retreated in horror.
Too terrifying!
If the collision had happened in the outside world, the ground within a radius of thousands of feet would have collapsed!
Fortunately, a mysterious, ancient power protected Qinglu Academy and miraculously and silently dissolved the destructive force.
“You…” To Qi Yu’s horror, Lin Xun had blocked his attack once again!
The others were just as aghast. A look of sheer terror washed over their faces like they had seen a ghost. He might have blocked the first blow because of luck, but how would he be so lucky to block the second blow?
However, Lin Xun didn’t utter a word and vanished into the air like a hornless ice dragon. The next second, he reappeared in front of Qi Yu and threw a punch.
So fast!
He displayed the mystery of the Hornless Ice Dragon Step to its fullest. Qi Yu felt his chest tighten and frantically raised his hand to defend himself.
“Kneel down!”
Lin Xun’s handsome face was oozing with superiority, and his body was glowing like a treasured cauldron. He had mobilized all his powers.
It was a simple punch without any spark or fireworks. It was light and natural.
Boom!
Qi Yu’s arms throbbed with agonizing pain. A tremendous vast power crashed down on him like a sacred mountain. His head buzzed and his muscles and bones almost ruptured and exploded.
Then, with a thud, he fell from a height.
“You want to die!” he roared, his blood and qi burning.
He was just one step too late. Lin Xun had taken the opportunity to slam one palm down at the top of Qi Yu’s head while the other struck his shoulder.
Qi Yu convulsed violently, forced down on his knees!