152: Back to the Blue Ocean

The Marrow Cleansing Pill Li Changkong purchased this time had reached the terrifying price of one billion.

If he hadn't relied on his VIP status, he might not have been able to acquire it at all.

Although the price was extremely high, in Li Changkong's eyes, such a hefty price was still well worth it.

As long as his younger sister's talent improved, then these things would be no problem at all.

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Returning to Blue Sea City once more, he felt a sense of unreality, as if a lifetime had passed.

The last time he left, his Rank was only around Level 20, but now he had already become Level 39.

Increasing by nearly 20 Ranks in such a short period of time, this growth rate could only be described as astounding.

His overall combat power had more than doubled; there was absolutely no problem with his strength.

After emerging from the teleportation array, Li Changkong walked directly towards Qing An First High School.

It was almost time for school to end, and Li Changkong estimated that his younger sister would be coming out soon.

Li Changkong's visit to Qing An First High School this time was not only to see his sister but also to visit several elders within the school.

Especially towards Principal Wang Yan, Li Changkong was actually very grateful.

Back then, Wang Yan had also busied himself running around for Li Changkong's affairs, and he never asked for any compensation.

Just these actions alone had deeply moved Li Changkong.

Li Changkong had always been a person who knew how to repay kindness, so this time he brought back some gifts.

Soon, they arrived inside Blue Sea No. 1 High School.

But as soon as he entered Blue Sea No. 1 High School, he already felt that the atmosphere seemed a bit heavy.

All the students were gathered on the sports field, and in the center of the field, a fighting ring had been set up.

What puzzled Li Changkong was that the person standing on the ring was not a student from the school, but Principal Wang Yan.

And opposite him was an old man in a black robe.

He was impeccably dressed and had an extraordinary demeanor; one could tell at a glance that he was not a benevolent sort.

“Who is that person on the stage?”

Li Changkong walked up to a student and asked with some curiosity.

The student looked back at Li Changkong beside him, feeling somewhat familiar but unable to recall where he had seen him.

Plus, the clothes he was wearing indicated that he was not from this school.

The student did not remain in Silence because of this, but instead began to explain.

The identity of the black-robed man was actually the principal of the neighboring Qing An First High School.

His purpose in coming this time was to challenge Principal Wang Yan of Blue Sea No. 1 High School.

Blue Sea City and Qing An City are themselves adjacent, and these two cities, besides cooperation, also have competition.

This competition encompassed various aspects, including the competition between schools.

And the principal of Qing An City currently before them was named Jiang Zhi, a new principal at Qing An First High School.

Although he was new, his Rank had already reached Level 40, and it was said that he had graduated from a prestigious school.

He came this time to challenge Blue Sea No. 1 High School, or rather, to assert dominance.

Regarding his own principal's situation, Li Changkong was somewhat more familiar than the average person.

The relationship between the two was actually more akin to both teacher and friend, so he also knew that his principal's body was not in good condition.

Previously, due to battles with monsters, his body actually carried many hidden injuries.

Normally speaking, he should not, and ought not, participate in such a challenge.

Perhaps it was because he was provoked by the other side that he wanted to make a move.

It was probably with this kind of thought that the two of them held a ring battle today.

Both principals were mages, so they were currently engaging in a mage duel.

The basic skills they used were some higher-Rank Advanced skills.

A few months ago, the principal in Li Changkong's eyes was still an unapproachable powerhouse.

As time passed, Li Changkong's strength could actually be compared to the principal's, which made him feel a bit emotional.

The battle on the stage continued, and Li Changkong had no intention of intervening, but instead watched from the sidelines with his arms crossed.

At first, the two mages were evenly matched, in a stalemate.

By the Mid to Late Stage, it was visibly apparent that his own principal was starting to show signs of exhaustion.

“Great Flame Art.”

Jiang Zhi shouted loudly, waving his staff.

A pillar of condensed flames shot towards Wang Yan.

Wang Yan, who was earth-attributed, waved his hand forcefully, and an earth-attributed shield rose up.

But perhaps due to exhaustion, this fire-attributed earthen wall instantly disintegrated the moment it touched the flames.

Wang Yan was struck by the Great Flame Art and flew backward.

When he got up from the ground again, he looked quite disheveled.

His body was charred black, and his clothes were tattered.

Under the influence of the Great Flame Art, Wang Yan swayed unsteadily, as if he would collapse at any moment.

“Since that's the case, then die.”

Jiang Zhi looked at Wang Yan, a cruel smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

After saying this, he waved his staff again, and this time, a red beam of light shot out.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding people covered their eyes, not wanting to see Wang Yan defeated.

And it was clear that Jiang Zhi showed no mercy; this attack was a killing blow.

Some teachers nearby saw this and prepared to rush forward to save the principal.

However, before the beam of light could land on the principal's body, a burst of light swallowed the red beam.

Li Changkong slowly walked onto the ring, stretching with a big yawn.

“Who are you? Don't you know that others cannot participate in such a life-and-death battle?”

Jiang Zhi looked at Li Changkong and said coldly.

After realizing Li Changkong's age, Jiang Zhi couldn't help but feel some doubt.

Li Changkong looked only eighteen or nineteen years old, seemingly not part of the school's leadership.

However, his strength was already close to, or even somewhat surpassed, his own.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have so casually neutralized his attack this time.

“Since you said others cannot participate, then what's with the buff on you?”

“If I'm not mistaken, someone under the stage is helping you, right?”

Li Changkong looked at Jiang Zhi and sneered.

Jiang Zhi's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

And in the crowd, a figure also quickly retreated, as if wanting to leave.

But before that figure could depart, Li Changkong blocked his path.

He scrutinized the man from head to toe and said coldly, “Your strength is not bad, but unfortunately, you've used it in the wrong Dao.”