179: The arrogant Xie Ning?

Xie Ning's sudden burst of powerful strength was a force-delivery method taught by Instructor Yan Ruyu.

It cleverly accumulated multiple attacks to explode all at once, achieving a breakthrough effect. Although there were side effects, regardless, the counterattack initiated by this punch still stunned everyone.

Looking at the demon-like Xie Ning on the stage, they looked at each other in dismay.

They didn't understand where Xie Ning's immense rage came from, nor did they know why Feng Ta didn't quickly admit defeat to save his nephew.

In truth, how could they know that since Xie Ning returned to the academy, he had thought he could Cultivate in peace for a few days to ease his exhaustion.

Instead, upon arrival, he learned that Qin Tianyu was punished for standing up for the academy, then Mo Yu was injured, followed by several rounds of matches with the annoying behavior of the blind referee, and finally Feng Lai's words toward Yan Ruyu.

All of this made Xie Ning realize that the so-called Breeder friendship exchange competition, the so-called grand event, was now a complete mess.

These piling issues had caused Xie Ning to accumulate a great deal of anger.

As for the reason for Feng Ta's silence, it was naturally because of Xie Ning's words.

"Stop! Xie Ning, stop at once! The match is already over!"

Yan Chengze, acting as the referee, finally reacted. He pointed at Xie Ning and shouted, his hand gathering power, ready to attack.

Xie Ning's movements paused as he looked at Yan Chengze and asked, "When did it end?"

Yan Chengze pointed at the two Yao Beasts that had fallen off the stage: "A Yao Beast falling off the Challenge Stage is considered a loss. After you kicked the Yao Beast off the stage and ended the match, not only did you not stop your attack, but you intensified it, harming a mentor of the Yulong Academy. This is a serious crime!"

"No," Xie Ning shook his head. "'Even if a single claw remains on the stage, it's not a loss.' That's what you said, Referee. The whole audience heard it! I have to thank the referee for the good suggestion; otherwise, how would I have thought of the method of leaving a tiger claw behind?"

After speaking, Xie Ning pointed at the changhong sword. Beneath the changhong sword, a violently struggling tiger claw was still pinned down.

"That's right! We can testify, the referee said those words!"

"We must follow the rules set by the referee, everyone remember that!"

"We'll remember!"

The students below the stage responded one after another.

In the waiting building, Ruan Qiong frowned and said, "Is this going too far? After all, it's a friendship match. It wouldn't be good if someone died, especially since the other party is from the Imperial Capital academy..."

"Don't worry, nothing too serious will happen." Yan Ruyu looked at the stage and spoke without turning her head.

Bang bang bang... Xie Ning ignored Yan Chengze and continued the brutal beating.

"Feng Ta, what are you still standing there for?" Yan Chengze looked at Feng Ta again and shouted hurriedly.

The latter's eyes were full of reluctance, but he gritted his teeth and chose to remain silent.

He knew that once he spoke, it might seem like he was saving his nephew, but it would actually put him in real danger. If Yan Chengze or Duan Biqin failed to save him in time, Feng Lai might truly die at Xie Ning's hands. This madman might actually be capable of killing someone in public.

Moreover, it was unknown whether Duan Biqin would intentionally slow down, using Feng Lai's death to stir up trouble with Yan Ruyu or even Lingnan Academy.

Before coming, he knew that the meaning of this competition had changed. The only thing he could do was ensure that the two of them came together and returned together.

They should have finished the match smoothly; losing was just losing, their lives would be safe. But the arrogant Feng Lai had to provoke the man in front of him, making the situation even worse.

Facing a madman who disregarded consequences and held his nephew's life in his hands, what could he do?

"Feng Lai, hurry up and admit defeat! If this continues, you'll lose your life."

Hearing Yan Chengze's words, Feng Lai raised his hand and opened his mouth to say:

"I admit..."

Slap!

Xie Ning interrupted him with a slap and continued the violent assault.

"Admit what? Even calling me 'father' won't work!"

Bang bang bang... After an unknown amount of time, Xie Ning let out a long breath, stood up, and looked toward the waiting building of the Imperial Capital Yulong Cultivation Academy. Watching the figure of a woman walking back into the room, he shouted:

"Thank you, Director Duan Biqin, for not admitting defeat; otherwise, I would have had to keep all this anger bottled up. Everyone says Director Duan and our Instructor Yan Ruyu are enemies, but it seems that's not the case. You can actually empathize with a student like me who's full of pent-up rage."

Hearing this, everyone on and off the stage looked at him with strange expressions, then looked at Feng Lai, who had been beaten beyond recognition, his face bruised and swollen.

They had a phrase like motherfucker in their hearts, but didn't know if they should say it.

Xie Ning ignored their reactions, walked to the side, put away the changhong sword, and watched Feng Ta take Feng Lai off the Challenge Stage and head straight for the Infirmary. He then asked, "Referee, aren't you going to announce it?"

Yan Chengze was now flushed with anger, breathing heavily, his eyes glowing red, wishing he could just finish Xie Ning off.

The reason he dared to play the blind game in the friendship match was that he had promised the main family in the Imperial Capital and the Imperial Capital Yulong Cultivation Academy that as long as he could embarrass Yan Ruyu or even Lingnan Academy in this competition, there would be a better position waiting for him.

Now, because of Xie Ning's actions, not only had he failed to disgust Lingnan Academy, but the Imperial Capital Yulong Cultivation Academy had also lost all face.

Seeing the deep meaning in Xie Ning's expression, Yan Chengze wished he could kill him on the spot.

I announce that in the Breeder Instructor match, Yulong Cultivation Academy vs. Lingnan Academy, second round, second bout, Lingnan Academy wins.

As soon as these words were spoken, cheers erupted from below the stage, but the crowd soon quieted down again, everyone looking at the stage.

Xie Ning had no intention of stepping down yet.

Now, even Yan Ruyu was curious, wanting to see what Xie Ning was up to.

"Why aren't you getting off the stage? The match is over!"

Xie Ning grinned: "Of course, the match is over. But with so many people here, it's just the right time to settle something."

"What thing?" Yan Chengze asked with a darkened face.

"A small matter," Xie Ning said, his smile fading into a cold expression. He looked around at the circle of people near the arena and shouted, "In the past two days, which Demon Tamer from another school challenged my Lingnan Academy? If you have the guts, all of you come up on stage! Fight me!"

The entire venue suddenly went silent, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard, and even the sound of the wind was audible.

Yan Chengze was fuming with rage. He pointed at Xie Ning's nose and cursed, "Xie Ning, are you sick? This is the site of a friendship match, not your backyard. Do you think you can fight whoever you want? You have to follow the rules!"

"To hell with your friendship match! I'm just asking if you dare?" Xie Ning didn't listen to him at all.

Toward someone who was clearly biased and trying to disadvantage Lingnan Academy, Xie Ning didn't bother to show any courtesy.

Finally, there was a reaction from below the stage.

The Demon Tamers from other academies first snickered, then burst into uproarious laughter. Among them, some who knew a bit about Xie Ning shouted wantonly, "Do you really think that by defeating a few Breeders and a few Silver Level 1 or 2 Yao Beasts, you're truly peerless in the world?"

This person was none other than Chen Lian from Lingbei Academy. As one of the only two Monster Taming Academies in the city, Lingbei Academy, which had always been poaching from Lingnan Academy, how could they not have a hand in this friendship match?

The students of Lingnan Academy were all looking at Xie Ning with worried expressions.

They hoped the prestige he just regained wouldn't be ruined by meaningless matters.

"So, do you dare to come up on stage?" Xie Ning countered.

"As dashing as I am, how could I not dare." Chen Lian tossed his hair, thinking he looked handsome, and said to Yan Chengze, "Referee, I request to go on stage and have a spar with this student."