Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“F*cking hell! These b*stards from the Golden Sun Class have gone too far!”
“But what they said isn’t wrong. We really don’t have the ability to make it into the top ten.”
“Why are you such a pushover, Hu Nan? Why do you diminish yourself like this!”
“I’m just speaking the truth. Aside from our class monitor, who else is capable of qualifying for the Ten Great Roaming Kings?”
“WELL… WELL, we still need to fight even though we might be incapable! We can’t just sit back and regard ourselves as trash right? There’s no way I’ll accept it!”
“Right! I won’t accept it as well…”
As Li Yuanhao led the students from the Golden Sun Class away, many of them had taken a jab at the Silver Moon Class students, which in turn, had led to the eruption of the crowd.
Their merciless and direct ridicule had enraged the Silver Moon Class students to no end.
Crack!
As Ji Wuyue stared at Li Yuanhao’s back with a frosty expression, the ground below her began to crack!
This was also the very first time anyone had ever seen Ji Wuyue so angry. This had caused a murmur to travel through the crowd as the ruckus gradually died down.
“Luo Feng, Bing Ruolan, come over.”
Ji Wuyue called out to both Bing Ruolan and Luo Feng, and with a soft tone, she grumbled, “Since they’ve mocked us right in the face, we’ll show them no mercy! Ruolan, seeing as you’ve already made it into the Iron Bone Boundary, it’s extremely likely that you’ll make it into the top ten. However, my hope is that you’ll be able to make it into the top six! That’ll shut Li Yuanhao’s mouth for good!”
A glint of rage could also be seen within Bing Ruolan’s eyes as she nodded her head. “I’ll do my best, mentor!”
“Okay.”
Following that, Ji Wuyue turned to look at Luo Feng. Her eyes softened as she patted Luo Feng’s shoulder. “Not bad, Luo Feng. I didn’t know that you had it in you! To think that you would stand up against Old Man Li himself! I was so shocked when I heard the news just now.”
“About that…”
Luo Feng attempted to explain himself, but in response, Ji Wuyue chuckled. “What you did was right. You don’t need to defend yourself. Hah, you’re probably the very first person in this institution who has ever caused Old Man Li to make such an expression!”
‘She’s not scolding me…’
Luo Feng scratched his head.
However a moment later, a trace of concern could be seen on Ji Wuyue’s icy face. She continued, “However, this world is governed by strength and strength alone. Your current abilities are still not enough to face off against Li Yuanhao, so it’s best not to fight with him like that.”
“Noted with thanks, mentor.”
Ji Wuyue’s concern had not gone unnoticed by Luo Feng, and he could feel his heart warming up at her words.
As Ji Wuyue was only the acting mentor of the Silver Moon Class, be it in strength or abilities, she was below Li Yuanhao. The fact that she had stood up for him regardless of angering Li Yuanhao had greatly touched Luo Feng.
“The same goes for all of you as well!”
Ji Wuyue directed her gaze at the surrounding disciples from the Silver Moon Class.
“In order to obtain another’s respect, you must be strong enough to earn it! Otherwise, you can take today’s incident as a lesson! The weak will always be stepped upon by the strong, and they’ll be grounded into mincemeat! Remember, this is a dog eat dog world, where the weak will only be the victims of the strong!”
Ji Wuyue’s voice was as loud as a thunderclap. The students’ ears were still buzzing from her words and also caused them to fall into deep thought.
After retracting her gaze, Ji Wuyue looked towards Luo Feng and stated, “Luo Feng, there’s something I need your help on.”
“What’s the matter?”
“You’ve advanced rapidly during this short span of time but seeing as you’re only currently in the later phase of the Strength Boundary, it’ll be difficult for you to make it into the top ten. As such, I hope that you can assist Bing Ruolan in obtaining a top six ranking tomorrow!”
“Mentor, I don’t need…” Bing Ruolan flinched at those words, and just as she was about to object, she was silenced by Ji Wuyue’s glare.
“The reward for making into the top ten of the Roaming King Tournament is a Yellow Rank martial art. It’s nothing significant, really. However, the prize for a top six finish is an Untainted Bone Pill! It is highly beneficial for those who are cultivating the Iron Bone Boundary! Ruolan, you must make it into the top six, so that you might stand a chance to enter the Golden Halls in the future!”
“But…”
Bing Ruolan turned to look at Luo Feng with a hint of hesitation in her eyes. After all, this arrangement was unfair to Luo Feng.
“No problem. I wasn’t interested in making the top ten anyway,” Luo Feng waved his hand nonchalantly as he answered with a grin.
After all, his goal was to make it into the top three. As such, helping Bing Ruolan to make the top six was a simple matter.
Moreover, Li Yuanhao had stated that none of the Ten Great Roaming Kings were Silver Moon Class students, and by helping Bing Ruolan make the top six, they’ll be two Silver Moon Class students among the Ten Great Roaming Kings!
Luo Feng was curious as to how Li Yuanhao would react when that happened!
“Alright! I’m starting to get excited about tomorrow’s tournament. Luo Feng, should Bing Ruolan make it into the top six, I promise that I’ll personally award you with a form of martial art that’s at least Yellow Ranked Middle Class!” Luo Feng’s prompt response had surprised Ji Wuyue, causing her to answer with a grin.
“What if she makes it into the top three?” Luo Feng looked at Ji Wuyue with great anticipation.
“Top three?”
Ji Wuyue raised an eyebrow at that statement. With her scarlet lips curled up, and her delicate expression twisted into a charming yet provoking expression, she answered, “Should any of you make it into the top three, I’ll promise anything to you! How’s that sound?”
There were around ten students who possessed the strength of the Iron Bone Boundary within the Golden Sun Class, and among them, there were geniuses such as Li Heshan, Li Tianyang, and Qin Luoxue who were already above the middle phase.
Ji Wuyue had regarded a top six finish as Bing Ruolan’s limit, and as such, she felt that a top three finish was impossible!
“It’s a promise, then!”
Luo Feng gave a plain smile in the face of Bing Ruolan and Ji Wuyue’s scrutiny as he left the common area.
…
A day had gone by in a blink of an eye, and the first rays of light began to shine from the east.
Within the courtyard, Luo Feng, who had been cultivating all night, stared at the rising sun and started thinking.
‘The Li family now sees me as a thorn by their side. I must hurry up and enter the inner institution in order to guarantee my safety. Once I get my hands on that Yellow Rank Upper Class martial art, I’ll definitely make it into the inner institution in no time!’
Li Yuanhao had a narrow mind; Luo Feng was sure about that. Seeing as the former had embarrassed himself earlier, there was no way Li Yuanhao would let him off the hook that easily.
The institution did not place much emphasis on those in the outer institution, especially if they were Silver Moon Class students. As such, there were plenty of methods that Li Yuanhao could use to get rid of Luo Feng.
The only way to make Li Yuanhao have reservations was to become a member of the inner institution and receive the institution’s emphasis.
The moment he left his courtyard, the boisterous ruckus from the Purple Sun Institution had instantly drowned Luo Feng.
To a majority of the students, Roaming King Tournament was an important day for them. After all, a lot of the inner institution’s elites would come to watch, and there would also be quite a number of the upper echelons appearing.
“Luo Feng.”
A voice as crisp as an oriole1 chimed from the side, and when Luo Feng turned towards it, he could not help but widen his eyes.
Greeting him was Bing Ruolan, who had her longsword at her side and with her arms crossed. Her pale blue eyes had a mischievous glint to them, easily causing the hearts of men to flutter. This was especially true as the institution’s uniform had complimented her long, slender, jade legs, enough to cause anyone to turn green with envy. She had a graceful aura to her, enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
“I’m returning this to you. I’ve already memorized the contents, thanks.”
Bing Ruolan could feel her face heating up as Luo Feng stared at her. With that, she took out a manual and handed it to Luo Feng.
Luo Feng received it.
It was a manual on the Moving Clouds Swords Technique which was obtained from Chen Xin. Since he did not practice sword techniques, he had lent it to Bing Ruolan to study.
Following that, the two then headed to the common area.
Upon arrival, the common area was already bustling with people. Hundreds upon hundreds of students were present at the common area, and all of them were outer institution students who had qualified for Roaming King Tournament. Among them, many were from the Golden Sun Class, and those from the Silver Moon Class did not even make up a hundred people. Both parties were standing at opposite sides of the common area, showing a clear distinction between them.
As for the others, they were all sitting on the stands located in the common area. Those from the inner institution were among them, and they all looked down at the scene from lofty heights.
Located at the highest spot of the stands, were a few of the institution’s veterans. Sitting in the middle of them, in a purple-sun-patterned robe was a middle-aged man with a square face. He was the Purple Sun Institution’s director, Zi Hongyuan.
“Not bad, I see that the students of the outer institution have improved quite a bit. To think that Li Heshan is already in the later phase of the Iron Bone Boundary, what an unparalleled genius! He was held back by Duanmu Yu last year, causing him to take second place, but it now seems that there’s nothing standing in his way to take first place this year!”
The director, Zi Yuanhong swept his gaze across the common area, and when it landed on the bushy-browed teen, he mused.
“Li Heshan’s abilities are the real deal. However, it’s still too early to determine who’ll emerge victorious in this year’s Roaming King Tournament.” Li Yuanhao maintained a neutral smile as he retorted.
“Oh?”
A hint of interest sparked within Zi Yuanhong’s eyes as he looked towards Li Yuanhao and asked, “Who do you think is capable of threatening Li Heshan?”
“My son, Li Tianyang, of course.”
Li Yuanhao looked towards Li Tianyang, and with a look of utter confidence, he stated, “Tianyang has already cultivated his ‘Iron Hill Wall’ to the Success State, and his Light Body technique, the Empyrean Mist Steps have also been cultivated to the Minor Success State. With these two martial arts, he has the potential to get first place.”
“The Iron Hill Wall and Empyrean Mist Steps, huh… Both of these are Yellow Rank Middle Class techniques. To think that he’s capable of cultivating them to at least the Minor Success State, what a rare sight. Li Yuanhao, you have a good son,” Zi Yuanhong praised.
Although there was not a smile to be found on Li Yuanhao’s face, his eyes were brimming with joy.
“Ehhh…”
Zi Yuanhong suddenly narrowed his eyes at the figure in pale blue at the common area. He turned to look at the person beside him and with a grin, he said, “Ji Wuyue, your class’ Bing Ruolan has also advanced into the Iron Bone Boundary! Not bad, not bad at all! It’s very likely that she’ll make it into the top ten this year!”
Ji Wuyue stood up and shot a glance at Li Yuanhao before she chuckled, saying, “Ruolan’s goal is to enter the top six. She aims to get the Untainted Bone Pill.”
“Top Six?! Hoho, that’s daring of her! This year’s Roaming King Tournament is about to get really interesting!” Zi Yuanhong was full of anticipation.
‘Top six… Keep dreaming. She’ll end up just like last year, not even making the top ten!’
Li Yuanhao narrowed his eyes as he scowled disdainfully at Ji Wuyue. He had regarded her talk as pure nonsense.
Ji Wuyue shot a cold glance at Li Yuanhao once again before sitting back down.
‘Hmph! Keep your hopes up. When the tournament ends, I’ll see how you’ll react!’
Li Yuanhao mentally snorted with a scornful expression.
On the other end, Zi Yuanhong had taken note of the two’s expressions and curled his lips into a smile due to their reactions.
The rivalry between the Golden Sun Class and the Silver Moon Class was what Zi Yuanhong wanted. Only through this rivalry would the students’ potential be flushed out, and in turn, raise the institution’s strength.
“It’s time, director.” A white-haired elder at the side turned to look at Zi Yuanhong.
Zi Yuanhong nodded and stood up. With a flick of his eyes, a formless pressure shrouded the common area, and all voices were instantly silenced.
“Bring out the Roaming King Thrones!”