201: Dirty tactics

Underneath the dog-headed mask, Zhao Changsheng’s gaze towards Wang Mu was slightly complex.

He found himself understanding this man less and less.

Despite being in the Demonic Sect, he had done many things for Great Xia.

But if you were to say he was a spy sent by Great Xia to the Demonic Sect, the things he did brought no benefit to Great Xia at all.

This made Zhao Changsheng truly unable to comprehend Wang Mu.

Especially just now, watching the online discussions about Lu Sheng, seeing Lu Sheng lead Star Academy into the third round, this guy actually felt proud!

As if he shared in the glory.

Excuse me, big brother, you’re from the Demonic Sect!

And the person in charge of the Heaven Vein Twelve Demonic Envoys!

What in the world is this 'sharing in the glory' about???

Zhao Changsheng was too lazy to even complain.

Yet, if Lu Sheng were to appear here, Zhao Changsheng would have no doubt that Wang Mu would attack Lu Sheng without hesitation.

It was precisely because of this that Zhao Changsheng realized he was understanding this guy less and less.

Between heaven and earth, snowflakes gently drifted down, landing on their bodies. Wang Mu slowly put away his phone, spread his arms, and stood atop the snowy mountain, facing the swirling snow, suddenly gazing into the distance.

"But lunatics and Geniuses are often the same kind of people!"

"A lunatic on the left, a Genius on the right, isn't that right?"

Wang Mu said with a smile.

"But why do I feel like you're always flip-flopping?"

Zhao Changsheng said faintly.

"Because..."

Wang Mu smiled.

"I feel like it!"

Zhao Changsheng: ...Big brother, saying that kind of ruins the mood!

A silence fell between the two.

After quite a while, Zhao Changsheng slowly spoke: "So, what are we two doing in Yin Yang City? Is this what you called your plan?"

Wang Mu slowly lowered his arms, putting his hands into his pockets, and calmly looked at the ancient city below the snowy mountain.

"Yin Yang City... this is the most special of Great Xia's nine front-line cities!"

Wang Mu's gaze suddenly became profound. He stared at Yin Yang City below, seemingly pondering something.

"What's special about it?"

Zhao Changsheng asked curiously.

Wang Mu smiled slightly, said nothing, and then spoke softly.

"I wonder if what I'm doing will drive my junior brother mad!"

A faint light flickered in Wang Mu's eyes, and within that faint light, a hint of expectation slowly emerged.

"Drive mad? Are you talking about Lu Sheng?"

Zhao Changsheng asked in surprise.

Wang Mu smiled, slowly extended a finger, pointed in the direction of Yin Yang City, and asked: "You say... if a Profound Spirit Space were to appear in Yin Yang City."

"What kind of reaction would Great Xia have?"

Wang Mu's voice echoed faintly in Zhao Changsheng's ears.

Instantly, Zhao Changsheng's pupils suddenly contracted... Great Xia Imperial City.

Hidden Dragon Academy.

In a room at Hidden Dragon Academy.

Several figures were seated.

The person at the head was none other than Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal, the Vice Principal of Hidden Dragon Academy.

If anyone were present, they would notice that the people seated here were all the respective leaders of Great Xia's Five Great Academies.

"So, Principal Chen, why have you called us here?"

The leader of Purple Thunder Academy, holding a piece of raw meat, took a bite and grinned. The blood stained his teeth, making him look even more terrifying and ferocious.

At these words, the leaders of the other academies also looked at Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal, their expressions somewhat puzzled.

It was already strange that Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal had called them together at this time, especially with the third round of assessments scheduled for tomorrow.

The timing was, all in all, a bit odd.

Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal rested one hand on his chin, while the other gently tapped on the table, producing clear sounds.

A smile was on his Face, but no matter how one looked at it, the smile seemed to hold a hint of cunning and treachery.

"Gentlemen..."

"How do you think Star Academy will fare in the next three years?"

At these words, the expressions of the other leaders of the Five Great Academies immediately turned grim, and the atmosphere in the entire room became noticeably different.

Even the leader of Purple Thunder Academy put down the raw meat in his hand and fell into thought.

They all understood what Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal's words implied.

Lu Sheng and his team, merely first-year students, were already capable of defeating the Profound Sword Academy team. If given more time, by then, they would no longer be able to defeat Star Academy in the Academy Tournament.

In other words, for the next three years, they would forever be suppressed by Star Academy.

Although Star Academy was not included in the academy rankings, this feeling was still very difficult to bear.

Especially since they had already been suppressed by Star Academy for over forty years.

Now, they had finally seen some hope, but they also saw what the next three years would look like. This feeling... was truly hard for them to endure.

"So, you called us here for this?"

The leader of Profound Sword Academy's expression was somewhat cold.

Their Profound Sword Academy was the first of the Five Great Academies to be defeated by the Star Academy team.

Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal bringing this up was undoubtedly rubbing salt in Profound Sword Academy's wounds.

Facing the Profound Sword Academy leader's question, Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal's smile remained unchanged, even growing more pronounced.

"I called you all here today, not for this matter, but for tomorrow!"

As he spoke, a glint of light flickered in Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal's eyes.

The other four furrowed their brows slightly, unable to discern Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal's true intentions in such a short time.

But when Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal's faint voice sounded again, their bodies sank completely in that instant.

"Gentlemen... this year is our most hopeful year to turn things around!"

"If we miss it, it will be very difficult for us to escape Star Academy's suppression in the future."

"Such a good opportunity, don't you all want to try?"

At these words, aside from the leader of Profound Sword Academy, everyone's gaze became somewhat fervent.

Yes, this year was their most hopeful year to turn things around.

Even if it was due to various unforeseen circumstances, as long as they could break free for a year, it would be extremely exhilarating for their Five Great Academies.

Although there was some self-deception involved, it was also a scene they had strived for decades to achieve!

It was like a terminally ill patient, trapped in an illusion, even knowing it was merely a fleeting dream, still wanting to firmly grasp that illusory scene in their hands.

This... was also human nature!

"But Star Academy's strength is not weak. To be honest, I don't think our Purple Thunder Academy can defeat Star Academy!"

The leader of Purple Thunder Academy sighed, somewhat dispiritedly tossing the raw meat in his hand onto the table.

Purple Thunder Academy's ranking last year was fourth, even below Profound Sword Academy. He was very clear about the strength of his own champion.

At most, he could fight Zhao Ge to a draw, and since Lu Sheng could even defeat Zhao Ge, his own champion would likely suffer the same fate.

The leader of Xuanji Academy stroked his beard, remaining silent. His thoughts were similar to those of Purple Thunder Academy.

Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal smiled slightly: "You can't say that. Our Five Great Academies share a common enemy. As long as any one of us can defeat Star Academy, that's enough!"

At these words, many people's brows furrowed slightly.

When Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal said this, they naturally understood his meaning.

To join forces!

The Five Great Academies joining forces!

No matter how powerful Lu Sheng was, he couldn't possibly contend with the entire Five Great Academies, they would wear him down to death!

But such a method... "Heh heh, I think it's better not to include me in such matters. My Purple Thunder Academy cannot do such a shameless thing!"

The leader of Purple Thunder Academy laughed loudly, slamming the piece of raw meat in his hand onto the table with a dull thud.

"Gentlemen... farewell!"

With that, the leader of Purple Thunder Academy laughed heartily and left the room.

Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing across them.

"Such a thing... is not the conduct of a soldier!"

The military would never do such a thing!

At this moment, the head of the First Military Academy, dressed in military uniform, slowly stood up, dropped a sentence, and then directly left the room.

"Haha, don't look at me. Our Profound Sword Academy has already lost, so naturally we won't encounter them. But even if we hadn't lost, a swordsman never takes winding paths!"

The head of the Profound Sword Academy smiled faintly, also stood up, and left the room.

For a moment, only the head of Xuanji Academy and Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal remained in the entire room.

At this moment, the smile on Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal's Face had completely vanished. He hadn't expected the heads of the other Five Great Academies to show him so little Face.

They even mocked him before leaving.

Thinking of this, a look of venom appeared in Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal's eyes.

Humph!

Even without you, Hidden Dragon Academy can still defeat Star Academy!

He had confidence in his own champion!

Aside from Gu Changge, a Prodigy who had already reached the Spirit Transformation Realm, he didn't believe Mu Tianyang would lose to a Martial Artist who was only at the second layer of the Body Repository.

The reason for doing this was just to be safe!

What he wanted... was to be 100% sure of getting first place in this Academy Tournament!

This... had almost become an obsession in the heart of him, the vice-principal of Hidden Dragon Academy!

"Aren't you leaving?"

Taking a deep breath, Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal slowly looked at the old man from Xuanji Academy and said indifferently.

Now, he wasn't in a good mood.

"Haha, I actually think this matter might be worth doing!"

The old man smiled faintly, his gaze meeting Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal's.

Chen Tianxing, Vice Principal was startled, then a foxy smile reappeared on his Face.

"As expected, Xuanji Academy is sensible!"

... The next day.

The sun shone on Great Xia Imperial City, gently spreading vitality throughout the entire city, and liveliness once again filled every corner of the Imperial Capital.

Imperial Capital Gymnasium!

Today was already the fourth day of the Academy Tournament, and today, the first-place winner of the Academy Tournament would be directly decided!

This was something worth paying attention to for all the people of Great Xia.

Especially with the unique situation of Star Academy, they also wanted to see whether Star Academy would firmly hold onto its first-place position, or if the Five Great Academies would take its place!

No matter which side succeeded, it was a big deal for them.

The former would create history, suppressing all the Martial Arts Academies of Great Xia with just freshmen, while the latter would also create history, the history of the Five Great Academies turning the tables!

This was absolutely big news!

So much so that there were many more cameras in the Imperial Capital Gymnasium.

Soon, the various Martial Arts Academies also entered their respective lounges.

However, for some reason, the spectators in the Imperial Capital Gymnasium felt an unprecedented oppressive atmosphere within the stadium.

It seemed as if something was about to happen in the Imperial Capital Gymnasium.

In the Star Academy's lounge, Lan Zhan's expression was somewhat grim as he held a note in his hand.

He looked at the handwriting on the note, and anger constantly burned in his heart, making his Face flush intensely.

"These people! They are simply shameless!!"

Lan Zhan roared, which also drew the attention of Lu Sheng and the others to him.

"Teacher Lan, what's wrong?"

Lu Sheng asked softly.

This note had appeared on the table when they came in. Lan Zhan was the first to pick it up and read it, but after reading it, Lan Zhan's reaction was so strong.

"See for yourselves!!"

Lan Zhan threw the note to Lu Sheng and the others, growling exasperatedly, "These people, in high positions, really don't even want their Face anymore!"

"To do such a thing for the first place in this Academy Tournament, do they even deserve to be high-ranking officials of the Five Great Academies!!"

Lan Zhan roared in anger, smashing his fist directly onto the table. The immense force instantly reduced the table to dust.

At this moment, Lu Sheng also unfolded the note, and Long Tianxing and the other four also looked on curiously.

They saw several large characters prominently displayed on the note, entering their field of vision.

"Today, Hidden Dragon Academy and Xuanji Academy will join forces against you. Be prepared!"

The handwriting looked extremely elegant, yet it appeared brazen.

"Join forces?"

Lu Sheng's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Gu Yun sneered, "Join forces against us? Are they so afraid of Star Academy taking first place?"

Yu Qianqian, on the other hand, asked somewhat confusedly, "Our competitions with them are separate. How can they join forces against us?"

"Could it be that they can make their own students become students of other academies?"

Yu Qianqian's words also made Lu Sheng and the others nod.

Indeed, join forces, how to join forces?

Just as Yu Qianqian said, could it be that the students of your Xuanji Academy can become students of Hidden Dragon Academy and fight for Hidden Dragon Academy?

Even so... they weren't not their opponents.

At most, it would be more troublesome, but their Star Academy still had hope of defeating the opponent.

"Humph, how else can they join forces? If you are injured and cannot exert your full combat power, what do you think will happen in the subsequent battles?"

Lan Zhan snorted coldly at this moment.

As soon as these words came out, everyone's pupils constricted slightly.

If that were the case, if they were injured and unable to participate in subsequent matches, they would naturally have fewer people. With fewer people, the team's strength would plummet.

Under such circumstances, it would be even more difficult for them to get first place.

Lu Sheng looked at the note in his hand, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

This Hidden Dragon Academy and Xuanji Academy were truly shameless.

The dignified Five Great Academies actually disregarded their Face to do such a thing to five freshmen.

With such intentions, why couldn't they use them well against the alien demons, instead of using them against their own kind?

Ultimately, this Academy Tournament was just an internal exchange.

Yet, such ugly things were happening.

"Parasites!"

Lu Sheng slowly uttered two words.

"You wait, I'll tell the principal right now. The high-ranking officials of Hidden Dragon Academy and Xuanji Academy should also bleed a little!!"

Anger burned in Lan Zhan's eyes.

It would have been fine if he didn't know, but now that he knew in advance, he couldn't sit still.

If he didn't vent the anger in his heart, he wouldn't be Lan Zhan.

After saying that, Lan Zhan directly called Lin Xuan and told him about these matters.

However, after Lan Zhan finished speaking, only Lin Xuan's extremely calm voice came from the other end of the phone.

"I know!"

Then, Lin Xuan hung up the phone.

Lin Xuan's reaction also left Lan Zhan somewhat bewildered, causing the anger in Lan Zhan's heart to surge even more fiercely.

"Damn it, they're actually bullying our Star Academy! You all remember this, when you encounter people from Xuanji Academy and Hidden Dragon Academy, beat them to death. Since they're using such methods, we don't need to show mercy!"

Lan Zhan said fiercely.

Originally, in arena battles, injuries would occur, but with the presence of referees, no one would die.

However, since they were all students and all from the Great Xia Human Clan, all parties would more or less restrain themselves. Unless absolutely necessary, they would not deliver fatal blows.

In the battle between Lu Sheng and Zhao Ge, Zhao Ge's injuries seemed very serious, unable to recover in one night, but he would recover in two or three days.

It wasn't very serious.

But since Hidden Dragon Academy and Xuanji Academy were preparing to use such tactics, then they shouldn't blame their Star Academy for delivering fatal blows!

Lu Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said softly, "Everyone... use your real skills!"

"Otherwise..."

Lu Sheng looked through the glass towards the direction of Xuanji Academy and Hidden Dragon Academy.

"Some people will really think we're easy to bully!"