107: Chapter 107 Xiafu University

Punching a beast over level 100 to death?!

"Master, do you want to listen to what you are saying?"

Of course, Tang Mo also knew that the driver's words were highly exaggerated, but this also showed that Xiafu University held a very high reputation here.

Declining the driver's kind offer of a free chartered tour, Tang Mo took a vehicle directly to the gate of Xiafu University.

As soon as he got out of the car, Tang Mo's attention was captured by the massive stone gate before him.

The stone gate resembled the Nantian Gate from Journey to the West, with stone pillars on the left and right standing over ten meters tall, appearing thick enough that it would take at least six or seven people linking arms to wrap around them.

When a pedestrian stood before it, they looked just like a tiny ant.

The left stone pillar was carved with a lifelike dragon head, while the right pillar featured a vivid dragon tail; the patterns on both pillars combined to form a single, complete dragon.

And right in the center of the gate header, the four bold and vigorous characters for "Xiafu University" were shining brilliantly under the sunlight.

Passing through the spacious gate, Tang Mo immediately saw twelve statues inside, each in different poses, representing the twelve Professionals who founded Xiafu University.

Standing in the very center and holding a greatsword was a Warrior, and on his left and right sides were a Shield Warrior and a Paladin, respectively.

The three of them charged forward with their respective weapons without hesitation, closely followed by the Summoner's summoned beasts, as well as melee classes like Brawlers, Pugilists, and Swordmasters.

Ranged classes like Mages, Clerics, and Summoners stood behind them.

All the statues were vivid and lifelike, giving off a strong sense of oppression even from a distance.

Tang Mo straightened his clothes slightly, then walked towards the gate.

"Stop!"

Tang Mo had only taken a few steps inside the gate when his path was blocked by a group of burly figures.

The leader had a build like a small mountain, his bulging muscles beneath his clothes filled with an explosive aesthetic.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, sizing Tang Mo up.

"Hello, seniors, my name is..."

"I know you're Tang Mo, the first place in yesterday's national Unified Examination."

Xing Shan said with a fake smile, "But even if you are the top scorer of this year's Unified Examination, you still have to follow the rules once you enter Xiafu University."

Tang Mo was stunned for a moment; the person before him spoke as if he had violated some school rule, but he had only just entered the gate—even if he had made a mistake, it would not have been this fast.

"May I ask what rules you are referring to, senior?"

Xing Shan leaned down, extended his thumb and index finger, and made a gesture asking for money.

"Tribute."

After saying this, Xing Shan bared two rows of menacing teeth, his eyes staring gloomily at Tang Mo.

If Tang Mo dared to refuse, he would not mind teaching this ignorant junior a lesson.

This had been a long-standing rule at Xiafu University: freshmen paid tribute to upperclassmen, and Xing Shan was not afraid of making a scene.

The rule that Professionals could not fight each other only applied outside the school; once inside the gates of Xiafu University, that rule no longer counted.

Tang Mo realized he had encountered extortionists, but he was still somewhat shocked that such a thing would happen at Xiafu University, a place hailed as the premier academy of Great Xia.

Furthermore, it looked like he would not be able to pass without bleeding a little.

Since they dared to be so unscrupulous, the school administration was likely aware of it.

Since they already knew, what was there to be afraid of?

A look of disdain curled at the corner of Tang Mo's mouth. He sneered and said, "I am not your father, why would I pay you tribute?"

Xing Shan's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and his thick palm swung directly toward Tang Mo's face.

The people following behind Xing Shan stepped back one after another upon seeing him make a move.

Xing Shan's slap was heavy and powerful, determined to teach Tang Mo a lesson.

However, Xing Shan's thick palm passed directly through Tang Mo's body, striking nothing but air.

"Huh? This kid is strange!"

Xing Shan was startled, then retreated rapidly, wanting to distance himself from Tang Mo.

Li Feiyu and the others who came with Xing Shan also realized something was wrong and began chanting spells at Tang Mo.

Tang Mo naturally would not give them the chance to attack him, as he completed his chant ahead of time with lightning speed.

"Realm of Death!"

As Tang Mo's voice fell, over thirty Highly Poisonous Skeletons suddenly appeared beside Xing Shan and his group, their massive blades descending directly upon them.

Xing Shan hurriedly took out his weapon, and a ghost-head nine-ring broadsword appeared in his hand.

Xing Shan held the blade with both hands, choosing to clash head-on with the Highly Poisonous Skeletons.

Clang!

In mid-air, the ghost-head nine-ring broadsword collided violently with the massive blades, emitting a clanging metallic sound.

A single Highly Poisonous Skeleton might not be a concern for a level 133 like Xing Shan, but with over a dozen giant skeletons attacking at once, Xing Shan had to be cautious.

The remaining Highly Poisonous Skeletons began to besiege Li Feiyu and the others. Li Feiyu's strength was far inferior to Xing Shan's, and under the siege of the Highly Poisonous Skeletons, he had no time to attend to anything else.

Xing Shan was furious; he had failed repeatedly while dealing with a freshman. If people from other colleges found out, how would he be able to show his face at Xiafu University?

Thinking of this, Xing Shan shouted loudly,

"Whirlwind Dragon Slash!"

Xing Shan slashed his blade, and a massive shockwave surged directly toward the Highly Poisonous Skeletons in front of him.

"Venomous Touch!"

In an instant, dozens of giant tentacles erupted from the ground and collided with Xing Shan's slash.

With a loud "Boom," over a dozen tentacles were severed, but they had blocked Xing Shan's attack, saving the Highly Poisonous Skeletons.

Otherwise, if these Highly Poisonous Skeletons died, the surroundings would likely be filled with poison gas immediately, and none of these people would survive.

If it really came to that, things would be grave.

Tang Mo issued attack commands to the Highly Poisonous Skeletons while manipulating the tentacles to assist in attacking Xing Shan.

Under Tang Mo's control, Venomous Touch attacked Xing Shan's defensive weak points every time, and for a moment, it actually made Xing Shan unable to cope.

Xing Shan's face was livid. He no longer wanted any tribute; now he just wanted to defeat Tang Mo fiercely and teach him a good lesson, even if it meant crippling him.

If the school investigated later, he would just accept the punishment. He did not believe the school would really do anything to him for the sake of a freshman.

Thinking of this, Xing Shan's eyes suddenly turned sinister. He leaped to fend off the attacks of the Highly Poisonous Skeletons and the Venomous Touch, then gripped his ghost-head nine-ring broadsword tightly with both hands,

"Three Gods One-Blade Slash!"

Xing Shan unleashed his slash, and the sky instantly changed color as a massive blade shadow descended directly toward Tang Mo.

"It is the Three Gods One-Blade Slash! Run!"

This Three Gods One-Blade Slash was Xing Shan's signature move, possessing unparalleled power. Once unleashed, there would likely be no living creature left within a hundred-meter radius.

Li Feiyu and the others naturally knew the danger of this move. Seeing Xing Shan unleash it, they immediately scattered and fled.

"Old Yao, is it really okay to let them mess around like this? Xing Shan's Three Gods One-Blade Slash is actually quite strong."

Atop the massive main teaching building, an old man with white hair and beard was looking up at the sky, asking Yao Kangbo beside him with some concern.