43: Chapter 43 All of you, come at me together!
At this moment.
At the peak of Sacred Martial Mountain, the millions of spectators held their breath in unison, their eyes fixed unblinkingly on the massive arena floating in the void, for fear of missing any spectacular moment.
Within the camp of the Transcendent Academy, many already famous genius students were also turning their gazes toward that arena.
Don't be fooled by the fact that those on the arena were just a group of Qi and Blood Warriors who had yet to step into the Transcendent Realm.
But they knew very well that every person standing there, having fought their way through hundreds of thousands of students, possessed terrifying strength sufficient to challenge ordinary Human Rank Transcendents!
They would be their most powerful competitors within the academy in the future, and even on the broader stage of the starry sky!
Ling Wanhe's eyes, as bright as if they contained an entire galaxy, also fell upon Ning Yuan, her gaze filled with inquiry and curiosity.
Beside her, a handsome young man with a third vertical eye on his forehead saw this and couldn't help but ask with a smile:
"Wanhe, what are you looking at?"
This person was named Chai Youpeng, a genius of the Three-Eyed God Clan. He was also a recognized top-ten Prodigy in the Transcendent Academy, where experts were as common as clouds, and he had been pursuing Ling Wanhe.
Ling Wanhe's tone remained as cold and indifferent as ever.
"They are all our future opponents; naturally, they are worth watching."
Hearing this, Chai Youpeng curled his lip in disdain.
"Opponents? Just a bunch of little guys who haven't even stepped into the Transcendent Realm. By the time they finally manage to crawl to the Transcendent Realm, we will likely have already stepped into the Flight Realm! Not worth mentioning!"
Ling Wanhe did not argue with him further, simply turning her gaze back to the arena with a clear hint of distance in her attitude.
Seeing this, Chai Youpeng's brow furrowed imperceptibly.
On the main viewing platform.
The five deans and many instructors were also watching the battle below with great interest.
Such a grand occasion, with so many genius Prodigys gathered together, was unprecedented in the history of the Great Xia Martial Academy.
"Dean Jiang," the elegant Jiang Qinglan asked seemingly casually, "in your opinion, who will take the first place in the Qi and Blood Academy this time?"
Jiang Baihe chuckled and gave a non-committal answer.
"Hard to say, hard to say. Every one of them here is a dragon among men; anyone is possible. Let's just watch in peace."
He wouldn't be so foolish as to reveal his close relationship with his Little Martial Nephew.
Another burly dean, Ren Wanlong, chimed in:
"I think Jin Jiao of the Golden God Clan is quite good. His physical foundation has reached the realm of perfection, and his Qi and blood are robust. Among the top hundred, he can be called the leader. This first place will most likely be his."
Hearing this, Jiang Qinglan burst into laughter.
Ren Wanlong's brow furrowed.
"What, Dean Jiang thinks my judgment is wrong?"
"How about we make a bet?"
"Fine! I'll bet on that Bright Moon Divine Stone in your hand!" Jiang Qinglan looked up and said with great interest.
Ren Wanlong's expression changed instantly, followed by a cold snort:
"Fine, then I want that key in your hand that can open the Void Insect Nest Secret Realm!"
"Deal! It's a settled!" Jiang Qinglan seemed to be sitting pretty.
Ren Wanlong followed Jiang Qinglan's gaze and finally locked his eyes on Jiang Mingyue.
"A very handsome young lad, and his foundation is indeed extraordinary. However... it seems Dean Jiang, you are going to be disappointed this time."
Jiang Qinglan just said with a smile, "We shall wait and see."
Her heart, however, was filled with amazement.
"This kid Jiang Yueming will definitely shine brilliantly today!"
Speaking of which, she had also encountered Jiang Mingyue while she was practicing by chance, and was immediately attracted by the amazing talent she displayed, even considering taking her as a disciple.
She had just been observing in secret and hadn't revealed her intentions yet.
Seeing these two start bickering again, the other three deans could only shake their heads with helpless smiles.
While they were talking, the atmosphere on the arena had already climbed to its peak!
The hundred top geniuses were scrutinizing each other, picking out their suitable first opponents.
A free-for-all was never a simple matter.
It tested not only a person's raw strength but also their ability to adapt to a rapidly changing battlefield.
If one's luck was poor and they were besieged by several people at the start, then no matter how strong they were, they could easily be eliminated early.
Some were thinking of teaming up to eliminate those who looked weaker first.
Others were secretly exchanging looks, thinking about whether to unite and take out the most famous guys like Jin Jiao and Yu Ling beforehand.
For a time, the atmosphere became increasingly stagnant and oppressive.
Suddenly!
A somewhat lazy voice broke the stagnation.
"Alright, alright, stop staring at each other here; it's such a waste of time."
Ning Yuan stretched and walked out from the crowd with a casual expression.
His sudden action instantly attracted the attention of the entire audience.
If they fought like this, eliminating them one by one, how long would it take?
He still had to hurry and complete that inexplicable "Add Heavenly Communication" mission.
He first looked around and said calmly to the students who were also of the human race:
"Those from the human race, all of you stand back."
These words were spoken calmly yet dominantly.
The top hundred students of the human race camp were all stunned.
Even the leading figures of the human geniuses, Ye Lingjun and Liu Yunhuan, glanced at each other, both seeing a hint of confusion in the other's eyes.
"Who is this kid?"
Jiang Mingyue even directly held her forehead.
"This guy... he's starting to show off again!"
However, an indescribable excitement inexplicably rose in her heart.
Let me see where your limit truly lies!
On the opposite side.
The nearly fifty alien top-hundred contenders were all enraged upon hearing Ning Yuan's words!
One person wants to challenge fifty of us?
What audacity!
Jin Jiao's eyes were filled with disdain, as if he were looking at a clown.
Yu Ling's beautiful six wings flickered slightly with light, her eyes full of lofty indifference.
Niu Man of the Green Ox Clan even slammed his fists—which were thicker than an ordinary person's thighs—together, producing a dull boom. Thick white steam puffed from his nostrils, and ripples of energy spread out.
Ning Yuan ignored their reactions; he simply scanned all the alien Prodigys and then slowly beckoned with his finger.
"All of you, come at me together."
He hadn't forgotten his grandfather's teachings.
Coming to the Great Xia Martial Academy was to let these ignorant alien brats clearly know...
Who the daddy is!
He just needed to control his strength a little.
With his current perfect foundation of one hundred million catties, never mind fifty, what would he have to fear even from five hundred?
Using just... ten percent of his power should be enough to handle them.
Whoosh—!
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was in an uproar!
Everyone was completely shocked by Ning Yuan's incredibly arrogant words!
"Seeking death!"
"Arrogant!"
The alien camp instantly boiled over!
Niu Man gave a look to another Prodigy from the Green Ox Clan beside him.
That Prodigy immediately understood, stepping forward with a loud laugh.
"Where did this grandstanding brat come from! Get lost!"
Many of the aliens present stood with their arms crossed, ready to watch a good show.
With a loud shout from the Green Ox Clan Prodigy, a massive azure ox illusion roared forth behind him!
Green light erupted from his body, carrying unparalleled immense strength as he charged fiercely toward Ning Yuan!
That momentum caused many students watching below the arena to pale!
However, facing this thunderous strike.
Ning Yuan simply lifted his foot casually.
And then.
He kicked forward lightly.
Boom!
That aggressive Green Ox Clan genius didn't even touch the corner of Ning Yuan's clothes before being kicked flying by an invincible, terrifying force!
He was already foaming at the mouth in mid-air and had completely passed out.
Ning Yuan withdrew his foot and shook his head in disappointment.
"Sigh, not much after all, despite making such a big scene."
Then, he looked up at the alien geniuses whose expressions were gradually becoming solemn, grinning to reveal a row of stark white teeth.
"Since none of you are taking the initiative."
"Then I'll come over myself then."