114: Xia Pengcheng: Why is it my turn to suffer a setback?

Councilor Xiao properly stored the Formation that could be called 'Invincibly Strong'.

He smiled excitedly:

“Councilor Jiang, this Formation is extremely useful against the strongholds in the Foreign Realm!

It will take only a few months to replicate it!”

“When you go to World No. 2, I estimate Councilor Shang will bow directly to you!”

Jiang Hao nodded. A few months was indeed fast. As for bowing, forget it; it would be better if it were replaced with life crystal so he could enjoy himself.

By that time, he would also be close to achieving a Breakthrough to the Saint Rank, realizing a Corner Overtaking!

“Speaking of which, I remember Saint Ranks seemingly can't enter the Virtual Combat Space, right?”

“With the spirit strength of a Saint Rank, the virtual space can't handle it at all!”

Jiang Hao sighed wistfully. He had promised to take first place and bring glory to his hometown.

“I wonder if, at that time, I can personally participate and fight in reality.

After all, I am also a freshman. It's perfectly reasonable to participate in the Freshman League!”

He just glanced at the time.

It was already September 5th today, and he hadn't even started preparing for the battle.

The difference in the flow of time between different worlds is actually so vast!

Pulling out a Roasted Chicken from somewhere, Li Xinyu said while eating:

“So, those Martial Artists from before are completely finished, right!

It's a pity about those Ninth Rank Martial Artists, but the Yu Family is the most heartbroken! Who told them to try monopolizing it in the first place.”

Since it involved a suspected living King Rank Powerhouse, Jiang Hao could only vaguely indicate: It cannot be said!

The two instantly understood and stopped asking for specific details about the Trial.

Councilor Xiao looked at the island that had completely vanished from the sea surface, his eye twitching slightly.

This Secret Realm exploded again. The Secret Realm in Guhuang Prefecture last time did too.

He realized that Councilor Jiang might have a tiny bit of bad luck!

Although some were man-made, and some were coincidental.

But whenever he goes to other risky places, problems always arise!

“Fortunately, we didn't go to a First-Level World initially!”

...Jiang Hao, who had received three thousand Level 8 Life Crystal from Councilor Xiao, returned to school satisfied.

[spirit: Saint Rank Thirteenth Stage → Saint Rank Fourteenth Stage (Overlimit Attribute Fifth Stage) Saint Rank]+

[points: 100] [saint realm points: 19]

“No matter when or where, only constantly increasing power will never deceive oneself!”

“Shenzhou Martial Arts School! Your boss is back!”

The sound spread throughout the entire school, startling everyone.

Including Principal Xia, who was about to hook a fish; he gave a start, and the fish swam away.

Of course, Jiang Hao thoughtfully activated a Full-Map Scan, ensuring that the students who were in seclusion or undergoing a Breakthrough.

Jiang Hao's voice did not sound near them.

Above the Small World where Shenzhou Martial Arts School is located.

A massive, exquisite Black Gate, inscribed with countless complex patterns, appeared floating above the school.

The Black Gate looked incredibly majestic and imposing!

Like the mouth of a sleeping giant beast.

It was Chaos. Jiang Hao added the Chaos Law!

All the teachers and students who looked up at the gate felt their vision blur.

They seemed to see a blurry figure fighting fiercely against a powerful enemy in the Star Realm.

Star Domains were extinguished one by one, and the Universe fell into Ruin.

“Not bad. As a Councilor, I must have a unique entrance!

But this isn't classy enough. I'll modify it later.”

Jiang Hao stood proudly in front of the Black Gate, looking down at the entire campus.

“Who are Your Excellency? Why are you causing such a massive disturbance?”

An Oblivious voice appeared, and the atmosphere immediately dissipated.

Xing Yingyu, who had just achieved a Breakthrough to the Saint Rank and rushed back to his alma mater to Show Off, looked solemnly at the figure opposite him.

Although he couldn't see through the opponent's strength, he had a premonition that he might not even be able to withstand a single move from the other party!

“Where did this Peak Saint Rank Powerhouse come from? At least Prefecture Guardian Envoy level!”

Xing Yingyu thought internally.

Having just emerged from seclusion, sent a message of successful promotion to his family, and rushed back to his alma mater to Show Off, he was unaware of Jiang Hao's Heaven-Defying battle achievements.

“I've met all the young Saint-rank Martial Artists on Blue Star. Could he be from the Shang family?”

Jiang Hao sensed the weak aura opposite him, clearly belonging to someone who had just been promoted to the Saint Rank, and realized something.

“You must be the Dean of the Sorcery Academy! I am also a student of Shenzhou Martial Arts School!”

Xing Yingyu immediately felt relieved upon hearing this.

True, Principal Xia was still around. How could he allow an Unknown Martial Artist to trespass into the school?

He cupped his fists toward Jiang Hao and asked, “Senior, which grade are you in? I am...”

Before he could finish, Principal Xia's roar came through.

“My fish!!!”

Immediately afterward, a figure holding a Fishing Rod appeared.

Jiang Hao casually pulled out a Ninth Rank Large Fish from World No. 7, a gigantic fish without sentience!

It had been accidentally killed by Jiang Hao and left to gather dust in a Spatial Item.

Holding the fish that was hundreds of meters long, Jiang Hao looked toward the sky.

Principal Xia immediately changed his expression, rubbing his hands excitedly.

“Oh my! Isn't this Councilor Jiang? Come, come! Tonight, I'll cook personally and let Your Excellency see my culinary skills!”

Xing Yingyu was shocked. A Councilor?

He had only been in seclusion for three months, hadn't he? How was there a new Councilor?

Showing respect to a Life Star Expert, he quickly greeted him:

“I didn't expect Your Excellency to be the Nineteenth Councilor!

Truly worthy of being a Senior of Shenzhou Martial Arts School!”

His face was full of envy.

Throwing the fish to the drooling Principal Xia, Jiang Hao casually said:

“Dean Xing, you don't need to be so polite. I am actually this year's freshman.”

“Huh?!”

...That evening.

He gathered with the seven 'hangers-ons' he hadn't seen in a long time at the Principal's villa.

The Dean of the Sorcery Academy, who came along to Freeload food and drink, was also present.

He occasionally exchanged glances with his younger sister.

“What's wrong? Why are you looking at me with that expression?”

Jiang Hao looked curiously at Xia Pengcheng, who was full of indignation.

Gu Siyuan smiled, narrowing his eyes, while eating the All-Fish Banquet personally cooked by the Principal.

He looked at the awkward Xia Pengcheng and said:

“God Jiang, do you remember that Mermaid you sent him?”

He nodded. He specifically chose it for 'Idiot Number One,' he certainly wouldn't forget.

Feng Qiluo moved slightly away from the dining table in disgust, sweeping a disdainful glance toward the blushing Xia Pengcheng.

“Sometime ago, a freshman version of the Ten Great Martial Arts Schools League was held.”

“Because Sister Feng didn't go, this guy took first place!”

Jiang Hao, who roughly guessed what happened, held his breath.

Yu Xiyao, who could no longer wait, immediately chimed in:

“This idiot, in front of the freshmen from the Ten Great Martial Arts Schools,

opened the package containing the Mermaid that God Jiang gave him right there to Show Off, claiming it was a gift you sent him! Hahaha!”

“Aah! Aah! Aah!”

Xia Pengcheng was so devastated that he vomited blood and collapsed, unable to get up again.

Jiang Hao silently picked up a piece of fish meat. If he didn't remember incorrectly... that Mermaid was sent after being Skinned!

Jiang Hao didn't even dare to imagine how awkward the scene must have been!

If he were embarrassed like that in front of the whole country, or even the whole world.

He would probably have to move to another world and live under a different name forever.

“Ahahaha, the Fish Soup is here!”

Principal Xia, walking over with a large basin of steaming Fish Soup, seemed to recall something.

He said to Jiang Hao and Xing Yingyu:

“The day after tomorrow, Sakura Martial School and Shengluo Martial School are holding a 5v5 Team Friendly Match.

They also invited us and the Yinglun Martial Arts School!”

“If you two aren't busy, why don't you go be the Team Leader Teachers?”