Chapter 488 No Spots for Losers? Feng Tianyang's Absolute Confidence!

The air inside the Colosseum felt as if it had been gripped by an invisible hand.

Thousands of gazes darted frantically between Jiang Yun and Sect Master Feng Tianyang.

Everyone was debating the same question: Could the Heavenly Saint Student win?

The gap was three Realms. Purple Crystal Level 4 against Amethyst Ninth Tier Peak.

Although Jiang Yun's Little Skylark had just instantly defeated Lin Xinmu's Void Shadow Mink and forced Lin Feng to kneel and concede with a single word, demonstrating combat power far exceeding what a mid-tier Amethyst Rank should possess, Sect Master Feng Tianyang was not Lin Xinmu, nor was he Lin Feng.

He was sixth on the Heavenly Ranking. He was the Sect Leader of the Jingfeng Sect. He was the most core direct descendant of the Feng Family in this generation.

His Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc was among the absolute best of all the tamed beasts in the entire Sky Dome Academy, whether in terms of Bloodline, combat power, or combat experience.

And while Jiang Yun's Little Skylark possessed a terrifying Bloodline, its Realm was ultimately far too inferior.

"I admit the Heavenly Saint Student is very strong," a student in the top thirty of the Heavenly Ranking said in a low voice to his companion in the spectator stands.

"The fact that he could instantly defeat Lin Xinmu proves his combat power is at least at the level of the top fifteen of the Heavenly Ranking. But Sect Master Feng Tianyang is sixth on the Heavenly Ranking and is a genuine Amethyst Ninth Tier Peak. The gap between them cannot be erased by a single Legendary Grade skill. Sect Master Feng Tianyang's Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc also possesses a top-tier Bloodline."

"I also think it's doubtful. But have you noticed? From the moment the Heavenly Saint Student appeared until now, his expression hasn't changed. He had the same expression when facing Lin Xinmu, the same expression when facing Lin Feng, and now, facing Sect Master Feng Tianyang, it's still the same expression. Either he has absolute certainty, or he simply doesn't know the meaning of fear—in short, he is ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth."

"Regardless, we'll know once this battle is over."

On the arena, Sect Master Feng Tianyang still stood in front of Feng Ziyue.

His figure was as upright as a drawn sword, and the sharp Killing Intent surrounding him permeated the surroundings as if it were tangible.

Behind him, Feng Ziyue had already crawled up from the corner where he had collapsed, staggering back to the edge of the arena with a Face as pale as paper, his lips still trembling uncontrollably.

Sect Master Feng Tianyang did not look back at him. From beginning to end, his gaze remained locked onto Jiang Yun like a blade.

And Jiang Yun still stood with his hands behind his back, perched on the back of the Little Skylark. Facing Sect Master Feng Tianyang's sharp Aura, his expression remained completely unchanged.

Sect Master Feng Tianyang accused him of bullying the weak. He did not rush to refute it because everyone present could clearly see the truth.

Seven days ago, when Feng Ziyue brought people to block the entrance of the Longxiang Pavilion and threatened to make it impossible for him to stay in the academy, who was bullying the weak?

Today, when he was absent, and Feng Ziyue teamed up with Lin Xinmu and Lin Feng to target Liu Qingshuang, Lei Qing, and Xiao Chen one by one, knocking them off the arena, who was bullying the weak?

Now he had returned. He had instantly defeated Lin Xinmu and forced Lin Feng to retreat, and it was Feng Ziyue's turn. Sect Master Feng Tianyang jumped out to say he was bullying the weak. Hearing these words from the mouth of the Jingfeng Sect's Sect Leader sounded incredibly ironic.

Jiang Yun's gaze swept calmly over Sect Master Feng Tianyang, then over the still-trembling Feng Ziyue behind him. Then he spoke. His voice was not loud, yet it clearly penetrated the entire Colosseum.

"Sect Master Feng says I am bullying the weak?" His tone held no anger, no mockery, only the calmness of stating a fact.

"Seven days ago, Feng Ziyue blocked the entrance to my Longxiang Pavilion and used his status as a Heavenly Ranking Prodigy to bully my newly established Longxiang Pavilion. Where was Sect Master Feng then?"

Sect Master Feng Tianyang's brows furrowed imperceptibly.

"Today, I was not on the arena. Feng Ziyue teamed up with Lin Xinmu and Lin Feng, and the three of them took turns targeting my three Longxiang Pavilion members, using their numbers to bully the few, and the strong to bully the weak, knocking them off the arena one by one. Where was Sect Master Feng then?"

Jiang Yun's voice remained calm, but every word felt like a heavy hammer striking everyone's eardrums.

"Sect Master Feng was not there then. Now that I have returned, I stand on the arena with my own strength, openly and honestly challenging the members of your Jingfeng Sect one-on-one. Yet now, Sect Master Feng stands out and says I am bullying the weak."

He paused slightly. A faint arc appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Does Sect Master Feng's definition of bullying the weak mean that I am relying on myself to bully everyone in your Jingfeng Sect?"

The moment his words fell, the entire Colosseum fell into an eerie silence. Then, it exploded into chaos.

"Holy crap!! The Heavenly Saint Student is too arrogant!! Relying on himself to bully everyone in your Jingfeng Sect?! Does this mean he thinks he can suppress the entire Jingfeng Sect by himself?!"

"Ruthless! Too ruthless! He isn't arguing about right or wrong with you; he's asking you directly: when your Jingfeng Sect people were bullying my people, you did nothing, but now that it's my turn to fight back, you want to intervene? Who do you think you are to intervene!"

"And did you hear that? The Heavenly Saint Student said 'everyone in your Jingfeng Sect.' He isn't targeting just Feng Ziyue; he's saying the entire Jingfeng Sect are weaklings before him!!"

"If anyone else said that, I'd definitely think they were bragging. But the Heavenly Saint Student just instantly defeated Lin Xinmu and forced Lin Feng to kneel, and now he's saying this while standing in front of Sect Master Feng Tianyang... why do I feel like he's just stating a fact?"

"Sect Master Feng Tianyang's Face has turned green. Did you see? The smile at the corner of his mouth has frozen."

On the arena, Sect Master Feng Tianyang's expression had indeed changed. The smile of intense Battle Intent that had been hanging at the corner of his mouth froze for a moment.

It was not because of anger, but because every sentence of Jiang Yun's words was dismantling his position, turning him from a Sect Leader sticking up for his brother into a joke who indulged his brother's bullying, only to jump out and play the arbiter of justice himself.

But Jiang Yun wasn't finished yet. "Since Sect Master Feng has stepped out, that's perfect." Jiang Yun's gaze locked directly onto Sect Master Feng Tianyang. His tone remained calm and composed. "Today, you and I shall fight. The loser will no longer have a chance to obtain an arena quota. Do you dare?"

Another heavy hammer blow. The entire crowd exploded again.

"The loser will no longer have a chance to obtain an arena quota?! Is the Heavenly Saint Student going to decide the outcome in one go?! He's betting his own quota too!"

"This bet is too big! Sect Master Feng Tianyang is sixth on the Heavenly Ranking and an Amethyst Ninth Tier Peak! Even if the Heavenly Saint Student is confident, he shouldn't cut off all his own escape routes!"

"Haven't you figured it out yet? The Heavenly Saint Student never left himself an escape route from the beginning. If he wanted to leave an escape route, he wouldn't have given Lin Xinmu's arena to Liu Qingshuang, nor would he have given Lin Feng's arena to Lei Qing. He never intended to defend any arena for himself from the start, because he doesn't need to! His quota will be taken from the hands of the Jingfeng Sect and the Lin Family, one by one!"

"But this is Sect Master Feng Tianyang! Not Lin Xinmu or Lin Feng! What if..."

"There is no 'what if.' Do you see even a trace of hesitation on the Heavenly Saint Student's Face?"

The crowd discussed it fervently, all admiring Jiang Yun's boldness.

On the arena, Sect Master Feng Tianyang heard these words. A sharp, brilliant light suddenly burst from the depths of his eyes. He stared at Jiang Yun for two breaths, then laughed. It was not the playful kind of smile, but a smile of someone whose Battle Intent had been truly aroused, carrying a hint of coldness.

"Interesting." His voice was not loud, yet it was like a sword slowly being drawn from its sheath, every word carrying a metallic, sharp texture. "This is the first time I've encountered someone who dares to provoke me like this in public. Heavenly Saint Student, you are indeed bolder than I imagined. However..." He paused, and the Killing Intent on his body surged violently. "Courage is worthless in the Face of absolute strength."

He took a step forward. The stone slab under his feet hummed from the impact of his Aura.

"Fine. Since you have cut off your own path, I will grant your wish. In today's battle, the loser will automatically withdraw from the quota competition. And... regardless of whether you are a Heavenly Saint Student or whoever, I will definitely make you see for yourself."

He suddenly raised his right hand. A dazzling golden light lit up in his palm. "Sixth on the Heavenly Ranking is absolutely not comparable to the likes of Lin Xinmu and Lin Feng!!"

As his words fell, the golden magic array exploded. In an instant, the entire arena was shrouded in an unimaginably terrifying pressure.

A sharp, piercing cry of a bird suddenly tore through the air like metal shattering. The Aura of slaughter contained in that cry was like an invisible blade slicing through the entire venue, causing countless people in the stands to instinctively cover their ears.

Immediately after, a blinding golden beam of light shot up from the magic array. Inside the beam of light, a giant bird, so massive it almost blotted out half the sky, slowly spread its wings. Its wingspan exceeded forty meters.

Under the reflection of the spiritual light, the golden feathers refracted a cold metallic luster, like thousands of razor-thin blades layered over the surface of the wings. Every slight flap of its wings stirred up a teeth-grinding, sharp sound of wind.

Its head was held high, and its pupils were two vertical amber crystals. Deep within the crystals, sharp streaks of light flowed faintly. Every blink was like a blade scraping across a stone surface, carrying a soul-captivating sharpness.

Its sharp claws extended from under its abdomen, each claw toe over three feet long, curved like hooks, with a cold, ghostly luster flowing on the tips. That luster contained a hint of sharpness capable of cutting through even light.

Its body was slender and lean, its chest covered with a layer of denser, more dazzling golden feathers. Beneath the feathers, a low rumble like wind and thunder rolled, as if a heart cast from ten thousand tons of gold and iron was hidden within its chest.

Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc. Ancient Heaven-Splitting Roc Bloodline. Amethyst Ninth Tier Peak.

The moment it fully spread its wings, a sharp pressure, intense enough to tear the air, rolled out in all directions like a tsunami.

The pressure contained within was not the dominance of the Dragon Clan, nor the majesty of the Divine Roc. It was a pure, extreme sharpness. It was an absolute keenness meant to cut everything apart and slice it into fragments.

The protective array patterns above the arena flickered wildly under the impact of this sharpness, emitting a harsh buzzing sound.

In the stands, countless people leaned back almost instinctively.

"This is the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc!! The tamed beast of the sixth-ranked on the Heavenly Ranking!!" Someone stood up in excitement, their voice cracking from the sheer shock.

"Ancient Heaven-Splitting Roc Bloodline!! Gold and Wind dual attributes!! It is said that this Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc had its Physical Body tempered with the Essence of Ten Thousand Gold by the Feng Family since birth. Its feathers are comparable to Falling Star Rank defensive treasures, and when its wings spread, it can even cut through space!! I've finally seen it with my own eyes today!!"

"The Aura of an Amethyst Ninth Tier Peak... it's too terrifying!! It's completely not on the same level as Lin Xinmu's Void Shadow Mink from just now!! Lin Xinmu looked like a child playing with a wooden sword in front of that Void Shadow Mink!!"

"Nonsense!! Lin Xinmu is only at Amethyst Sixth Tier Peak, while Sect Master Feng Tianyang is at Amethyst Ninth Tier Peak!! A gap of three Realms means the amount of spiritual energy alone is more than double!! And the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's Bloodline is that of an Ancient Heaven-Splitting Roc; although it's not as good as the Heavenly Saint Student's Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Peng, it's definitely one of the top-tier ancient Bloodlines!!"

"No wonder Sect Master Feng Tianyang is so confident, daring to directly accept the Heavenly Saint Student's bet. He truly has the capital to be confident. There are very few in the entire academy who can steadily win against a tamed beast of this level. Among the top five of the provincial capital's Heavenly Ranking, I'm afraid only the top three have the confidence to suppress him."

"The most critical part is the attribute. The Heavenly Saint Student's Divine Peng is Wind-Thunder dual attribute, while Sect Master Feng Tianyang's Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc is Gold-Wind dual attribute. Wind cancels out Wind, but Lightning against Gold... it's really hard to say who suppresses whom. However, the gap in Realms is right there; no matter how strong the Heavenly Saint Student's Divine Peng is, being suppressed by three Realms is still tough!!"

The Little Skylark raised its head and emitted a clear, resonant cry. The Bloodline pressure of the Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Peng spread in all directions like an invisible wave. It collided violently with the sharp, keen pressure of the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc above the arena. There was no sound, but everyone felt a scalp-tingling sense of oppression.

Two distinct Auras collided, tore at each other, and ground against one another in the Void Realm.

At the center of this clash, the interweaving azure and violet divine feathers of Little Skylark caused visible ripples of energy to spread.

Meanwhile, the golden feathers of the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc emitted an even sharper humming sound under the impact of these ripples.

The battle had yet to begin.

Merely the collision of their Aura had distorted the air above the Colosseum into visible ripples.

"My god... it's already like this before they've even started fighting. Can this Colosseum really hold up once they truly begin?"

"It has to hold up, whether it can or not! Do you think this is like those previous minor scuffles? This is a true Peak showdown! A full-power battle between the sixth-ranked on the Heavenly Ranking and a Sacred Student—just thinking about it is thrilling!"

"I'm suddenly a bit worried for the Sacred Student. The Aura of the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc is too terrifying; I feel like a single flap of its wings could level a small mountain. Although the Sacred Student's Divine Roc has a higher-level Bloodline, the Rank difference is three levels. If they really start fighting, I'm afraid..."

"Didn't you just say earlier that the Sacred Student might have a backup plan? Why are you backing down now?"

"I admit I spoke with confidence earlier, but after seeing the Aura of the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc with my own eyes, I'm genuinely wavering. The strength of Sect Master Feng Tianyang is indeed far beyond what Lin Xinmu and Lin Feng could compare to. They aren't even on the same level."

"Don't panic. Look at the Sacred Student's expression."

Everyone involuntarily looked toward Jiang Yun.

Then, they froze.

Because on Jiang Yun's Face...

...there was still no fluctuation whatsoever.

On his handsome Face, there was neither the shock of being overwhelmed by the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's Aura, nor the solemnity of facing a strong enemy.

He was as calm as if he were just looking at an ordinary bird.

Nothing more.

Sect Master Feng Tianyang stood before the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc, watching Jiang Yun's unruffled appearance, and his brows twitched imperceptibly.

He had expected Jiang Yun to show at least a hint of apprehension.

After all, he knew best just how strong the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's Aura was.

Let alone those at the Amethyst mid-tier, even Prodigies from the Heavenly Ranking who were also at the Amethyst Ninth Tier would instinctively feel pressure under the crushing Aura of the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc.

Yet, on Jiang Yun's Face...

...it was so calm that it made people feel uneasy.

At this moment, Jiang Yun wasn't concerned at all with how strong the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's Aura was.

Because he had already quietly activated his talent.

Entry Manifestation.

A faint glimmer that only he could perceive flashed in the depths of his pupils.

In his field of vision, a translucent information panel was slowly emerging from the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc that blotted out the sky.

[Race]: Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc (Gold/Wind dual attribute)

[Realm]: Amethyst Ninth Tier Peak

[Aptitude]: Radiant Sun Top Tier

[Bloodline]: Ancient Heavenly Roc Bloodline. It is a superior Bloodline among the Golden Roc clan, second only to the Ancestral Golden Roc. Golden Rocs that awaken this Bloodline naturally master the Origin of the dual Dao Laws of Gold and Wind. Their feathers are sharp enough to sever ten thousand weapons, their flight speed far exceeds that of wind-attribute beasts of the same tier, and they have Innate bonuses to both Gold-attribute and Wind-attribute skills.

[Talent/Key Skills]:

Golden Roc Extreme Speed (epic · Passive): Flight speed receives a massive boost that transcends Ranks. When flying at full power, the body transforms into an uncatchable golden light; it rarely has rivals in speed among wind-attribute beasts of the same tier. This skill is an Origin Talent of the Ancient Heavenly Roc Bloodline and cannot be sealed or interrupted.

Ten Thousand Blade Feathers (epic): The wings vibrate violently, turning the thousands of feathers into golden sword blades that shoot out, covering an extremely vast area. The power of a single feather is moderate, but the quantity is immense, allowing for repeated coverage of the same area to cause stacking damage. Targets hit by the feathers will be afflicted with Bleeding and Sharp Erosion statuses.

Golden Roc Void-Rending Claw (epic): Both claws condense the power of the dual Gold and Wind Laws, unleashing a cross-shaped golden claw gleam. The sharpness of the claw gleam is terrifyingly high; it can ignore 30% of the target's defense and leave behind a Law Mark that continuously erodes spiritual energy upon impact.

Golden Feather Defense (Advanced): The golden feathers on the chest automatically expand to form a ring-shaped Gold-attribute defensive barrier. It can completely block one full-power attack from the same tier and also has a significant reduction effect on attacks from one tier higher. After the barrier breaks, the feathers automatically reset, and the cooldown is extremely short.

Heaven-Severing Slash (Legendary · Single-Target Fatal Strike): The Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc condenses all its Gold and Wind Law power into its right wing, which transforms into a giant golden Law blade extending over ten meters, launching a decapitation-style slash at a single target. This slash contains a faint trace of the Ancient Heavenly Roc's will; it can ignore 50% of the target's defense, and the area struck will be continuously destroyed by the power of the Law, making it impossible to self-heal or recover in the short term.

Golden Wind Absolute Domain (Legendary · Domain Skill): With the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc as the core, a dual-killing Domain woven from Gold and Wind Laws is unfurled. Within the Domain, billions of Gold-Wind blade lights pour down like a rainstorm. At the same time, the Gold-attribute Laws and Wind-attribute Laws within the Domain are completely dominated by the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc. All enemy targets that are neither Gold nor Wind attribute will suffer continuous suppression of all attributes, with the degree of suppression increasing as the target's Rank decreases.

Meteor Kill (Legendary · Ultimate Skill): The Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc burns 30% of its Origin Bloodline, pushing its speed and sharpness to the limit. Its body transforms into a golden meteor light that pierces through the heavens and earth, launching a fatal strike at the locked-on single target. The meteor light travels at an extremely high speed, making it nearly impossible to dodge, and its piercing power ignores any defensive skills of the target. After using this skill, the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc will suffer from Bloodline backlash, with all attributes dropping by 50%; the duration is determined by the length of the execution.

[evolution path]: ...

Jiang Yun scanned all the entry information of the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc from beginning to end.

Then.

He gave a silent evaluation in his mind.

It is indeed a beast with extremely good Aptitude.

Among the seven skills, there are three epic grade, two Legendary Grade, and one additional Legendary Grade Ultimate Skill.

This skill configuration can definitely be called top-tier, even within the Radiant Sun Top Tier Aptitude bracket.

The Ancient Heavenly Roc Bloodline, although not comparable to the Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Roc, is still a superior existence among ancient Bloodlines.

Especially that Meteor Kill.

A fatal strike that burns 30% of the Origin Bloodline and ignores any defensive skills.

Based on this move alone, it indeed deserves the title of Ultimate Skill.

However...

That is all.

Jiang Yun's gaze swept calmly over the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's information panel, and there was no extra fluctuation in his heart.

There is only one evolution path, which means the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's upper limit is already locked at the Legendary Grade.

While Little Skylark still has two evolution opportunities, its upper limit points directly to Legendary Top Tier, and if there is an Opportunity, it can even break through to the Mythical Grade. In terms of potential, they are simply not on the same level.

In terms of Bloodline, the Ancient Heavenly Roc is indeed not weak, but Little Skylark's is the Ancient Wind-Thunder Divine Roc Bloodline.

Ancient (Tai Gu) and Ancient (Shang Gu)—a one-character difference, but the difference is two complete Bloodline levels.

Before the Ancient (Tai Gu).

The Ancient (Shang Gu) is merely a junior.

In terms of skill configuration, the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's Heaven-Severing Slash and Meteor Kill are both powerful single-target fatal skills, and their sharpness is indeed astonishing.

Little Skylark's defensive power is indeed insufficient to withstand these two moves head-on.

But the problem is.

No matter how strong the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's attacks are,

it has to actually hit Little Skylark first.

Little Skylark itself is dual Wind-Thunder attribute.

Its speed already crushes those of the same tier.

Added to the five-times speed boost from the wings of the firmament, plus the Innate speed bonus from the Divine Roc Bloodline, its current comprehensive speed is not just limited to the Amethyst Rank; even when facing opponents of the Meteor Rank, it wouldn't necessarily be at a disadvantage in speed.

The Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc is fast.

But Little Skylark is faster.

Much faster.

No matter how sharp the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's attacks are, they are useless if they can't hit the target.

Its two great Legendary Grade fatal skills consume a massive amount of energy; as long as one avoids them or drags out the time, the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's combat power will drop significantly.

And Little Skylark's Wind-Thunder Calamity Domain happens to possess the ability to continuously drain the opponent.

More importantly, after the Wind-Thunder Calamity Domain is unfurled, Little Skylark's flight speed within the Domain is not restricted in any way, which in itself is the greatest counter to the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc.

Speed to the limit.

All attacks will lose their meaning.

In Jiang Yun's deduction.

Although this battle cannot be a one-hit crush like dealing with Lin Xinmu and Lin Feng.

After all, the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's own Bloodline Aura forms a certain degree of resistance against the Divine Roc, so it won't be suppressed to the point of not having the power to fight back like the Void Shadow Mink.

But to say it's difficult, it won't be too difficult either.

As long as no low-level mistakes are made, Sect Master Feng Tianyang's Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc has no way to deal with Little Skylark.

And Little Skylark has plenty of ways to drain the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc.

Sect Master Feng Tianyang waited for a long time, seeing that Jiang Yun remained expressionless and silent, not saying a single word.

He thought Jiang Yun was stunned by the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc's entrance.

He had seen this kind of reaction many times.

Among those opponents who witnessed the Heaven-Splitting Golden Roc for the first time, nine out of ten would fall into this kind of brief stupor.

The corners of Sect Master Feng Tianyang's mouth once again curled into that condescending smile, and the sharpness in his eyes added a trace of undisguised contempt.

"What? Our Sacred Student, could it be that you've been frightened dumb by my beast?"

His tone was unhurried.

Carrying a kind of composure and arrogance of someone who holds the winning hand.

"That remark just now about bullying everyone in the Jingfeng Sect by relying on yourself was spoken quite passionately. Now that the real blades and guns are laid out before you, you've gone silent instead? I thought that someone who could utter such bold words would at least have some matching ability."

He tilted his head slightly.

His gaze swept back and forth across Jiang Yun's Face twice.

His smile became increasingly playful.

"But then again, that's understandable. Purple Crystal Level 4 against Amethyst Ninth Tier Peak—whoever it is would have to weigh their options. Out of consideration for your identity as a Heavenly Saint Student, I will give you a way out. If you now feel that your previous bold words were a bit excessive... I can act as if I didn't hear them."

He extended his right hand.

And made a gesture of invitation in front of him.

"As long as you admit defeat and surrender now, today's matter ends here. You still have opportunities to snatch a spot on the Colosseum elsewhere. I will also save some Face for you as a Sacred Student. How about it?"

He smiled, but the condescending arrogance in his tone was more grating than any direct mockery.

"After all, a Heavenly Saint Student is the Face of the academy. If you lose too uglily in front of the entire school, it won't be easy to explain."

The entire venue was silent for a moment.

Although Sect Master Feng Tianyang said this politely, every word exuded a sense of high-and-mighty arrogance.

He didn't say Jiang Yun would lose.

Instead, he directly said he would lose too uglily.

The subtext was: you are not my opponent, you are destined to lose; I am just giving you a chance to save your last bit of dignity.

"Sect Master Feng Tianyang's words are truly arrogant... but to be honest, from his perspective, he does have the basis to say that. Amethyst Ninth Tier Peak versus Purple Crystal Level 4—anyone would think it's a guaranteed win."

"He is putting pressure on the Sacred Student. He talks about giving a way out, but actually, he just wants the Sacred Student to show weakness before even starting to fight. If the Sacred Student is really affected by his words, it will be even more passive when they start fighting."

"Do you think the Sacred Student will be affected by his words? Look at the Sacred Student's expression."

All gazes focused on Jiang Yun's Face again.

Then everyone saw it.

Jiang Yun still had that calm-as-water expression.

Facing Sect Master Feng Tianyang's words, which were polite on the surface but mocking underneath, there was no anger on his Face, no displeasure at being offended, nor any fluctuation from being provoked.

He was as calm as if he hadn't heard anything.

Then he slowly raised his head.

His gaze, like a blade, looked directly into Sect Master Feng Tianyang's eyes.

The corners of his mouth curled slightly, and he smiled.

But there was no temperature in that smile.

Only a kind of composure and indifference that had seen through everything...