Lei Dazhuang, Marco, Sima Xiaosa, and others were also secretly puzzled about why Guan Yue was here today. It was unusual! Of course, Guan Yue's arrival gave them a boost of confidence, making them feel more assured in their fight against Wang Renwei.
Guan Yue then addressed the new students following Wang Renwei, saying, "You are all new students like us, right? I advise you to recognize the situation and not to oppose the people from our room. Don't think that once I reach the Inner Courtyard, I will no longer care about my roommates; they will always be my friends. This includes the senior sisters from the Huangfu Sisters' room; they are also my friends. You must understand that if anyone dares to harm even a hair on them, I, Guan Yue, will not let them go. You can choose for yourselves."
After speaking, Guan Yue walked up to Wang Renwei. It was only at this moment that people noticed how much Guan Yue had grown in just a few months; he was now nearly as tall as Wang Renwei.
"I challenge you. I am Entry High-Quality, and you are also Entry High-Quality; let's fight fairly. You must agree," Guan Yue said coldly as he drew his sword. The shining sword emitted a faint glow, creating an overwhelming visual impact that conveyed an indomitable Fighting Spirit.
Guan Yue had originally been empty-handed, but suddenly a sword appeared in his hand, leaving everyone present dumbfounded. "What? Does Guan Yue have a Storage Ring? Otherwise, there's no way to explain this."
A Storage Ring was a fantastic item for new students; they all desired one because it offered so much convenience!
Wang Renwei was also shocked. How many secrets did this kid Guan Yue have that they didn't know about? How could a commoner possess a Storage Ring? Moreover, the sword in his hand seemed peculiar; it exuded a murderous aura even before being drawn, indicating it was likely a Treasure.
The new students following Wang Renwei were even more confused. They knew very well that Guan Yue had entered school at the Initial Stage low grade; how could he have reached Entry High-Quality in just a few months? Was he trying to make it impossible for others to live? Many new students gradually moved away to keep their distance from Wang Renwei; they had no need to directly oppose Guan Yue. However, several of Wang Renwei's loyal followers moved closer to him to show they were not afraid of Guan Yue. The stronger Guan Yue became, the more envy and jealousy they felt. They could not tolerate that the once insignificant Guan Yue had now become so outstanding while leaving them far behind without even looking back!
Guan Yue glanced at Wang Renwei's close friends and coldly said, "I've noted you down; I hope you won't provoke me in the future. Otherwise, you'll find it difficult." He didn't take these sycophants seriously at all.
Everyone knew this was an outright threat from Guan Yue, but aside from those few close friends of Wang Renwei, no one else felt anything wrong with it. After all, martial arts training was about fighting and challenges. Once you chose to oppose someone, you had to accept their wrath.
Those new students raised their heads defiantly, showing they did not take Guan Yue's threat seriously. Guan Yue did not say anything further but pointed his sword at Wang Renwei and said, "I challenge you. Come out; otherwise, I will take action."
At this point, Wang Renwei no longer had the dominance he displayed when speaking with Sima Xiaosa. Upon hearing that Guan Yue was also Entry High-Quality, he secretly wondered how this little brat became so powerful. He knew he would have to face Guan Yue today but was unsure how to proceed without embarrassing himself again. How could this kid find him in such a remote place?
This kid always had something about him that made it hard for Wang Renwei to see through him; deep down, he felt somewhat intimidated by Guan Yue. After some persuasion from Guan Yue, most of those who followed him clearly indicated they would no longer oppose him. This made Wang Renwei secretly furious; after some contemplation, he began to speak.
Wang Renwei feigned nonchalance and said, "Guan Yue, my intention today was to have them leave you alone. Once you go to the Inner Courtyard, we will be out of reach; this place is still under Xuan Yuan Senior Brother's control. Moreover, whether you can enter the Inner Courtyard is still uncertain. The top spot on the Tiger Lion Ranking is still held by Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian. Everyone is eager to see how you'll perform in the half-year assessment. Even if you can defeat me, it doesn't mean your Combat Power is the best among new students. Furthermore, you might not even be able to defeat me."
A sudden flash of inspiration struck Guan Yue. Why not challenge Tiger Lion? So, Guan Yue declared loudly, "Today, I tell you, defeating you brings me no joy at all. You are merely a fool who brings shame upon yourself. Next, I will challenge Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian! He will be my sharpening stone. Enough talk, let’s battle."
With that, Guan Yue swung his sword and charged at Wang Renwei. Wang Renwei, who had intended to say a few more words, now saw Guan Yue attacking and roared, "Everyone, together! Let’s deal with this arrogant fool."
The Six People standing beside him rushed to surround Guan Yue. They harbored resentment towards the rising star that was Guan Yue and saw this as an opportunity to gain fame by defeating him. Thus, they attacked without any hesitation, putting forth their full strength against Guan Yue.
Seeing the seven closing in on him, Guan Yue felt no fear; instead, he stepped forward, seizing the opportunity to practice his swordsmanship!
He channeled all of his Nine Pulse Will into his sword, which immediately vibrated and let out a dragon's roar that echoed across the skies. The overwhelming aura displayed the might of his spirit and diminished the fighting spirit of Wang Renwei and the others significantly. Their gazes were fixed on the Azure Dragon Yin-Yang Sword with a sense of reverence.
Wang Renwei realized that if he allowed Guan Yue to unleash his full potential, they would have no chance in this fight. Therefore, he took the initiative and attacked Guan Yue first. While he engaged Guan Yue head-on, the Six People flanked him from the sides. Sima Xiaosa also attempted to join in but was quickly stopped by Guan Yue: "Step aside; I don’t want to accidentally hurt you."
As Wang Renwei charged at him, Guan Yue immediately wielded his sword using basic techniques—thrusts, slashes, stabs, cuts, sweeps, hooks, lifts, drags, flat strikes, and chops—surrounding Wang Renwei completely. Startled, Wang Renwei shouted loudly, "Everyone come together! It’s time to establish our authority!"
Guan Yue paid no attention to the six others and shouted back, "I challenge Wang Renwei; no one else is allowed to interfere or face my ruthless swordplay."
Guan Yue intended to use Wang Renwei as a test subject to familiarize himself with his sword techniques. The sword in his hand whirled with such force that it formed a massive web of blades enveloping Wang Renwei completely. Wang Renwei found himself in a passive position; however, Guan Yue did not harm him but instead pressed closer and closer until Wang Renwei was forced to retreat step by step. Although he did not wish to show weakness by backing down, the eerie glow emanating from Guan Yue's sword filled him with dread. At that moment, Wang Renwei's face turned an abnormal shade of dark red.
The six bystanders had already halted their advance; under the rapid wind generated by Guan Yue's swordplay, they found it impossible to intervene because Guan Yue had already executed the first move of Seven Swords Moving Heaven: One Sword Creates Waves. This move was incredibly grandiose; the Six People felt utterly helpless against it.
They all recognized this technique; some among them even knew how to use it themselves. Yet there was an insurmountable difference between how they used it and how Guan Yue executed it. They were unaware that this was a manifestation of Nine Pulse Will; they only sensed an unsettling power within Guan Yue's moves that instilled fear in them.
Lei Dazhuang was very pleased; as soon as Guan Yue arrived, the situation shifted dramatically. The Huangfu Sisters and several girls began cheering for Guan Yue; they finally felt at ease because they realized that Wang Renwei was no match for him.
Just as Guan Yue's swordplay became increasingly proficient and he closed in on Wang Renwei, a tall figure suddenly swept over from the other side of the mountain and stood before everyone—a striking White-Clad Youth with a radiant complexion and bright teeth spoke with an air of authority: "Who are you? Causing chaos in the academy and engaging in fights? Truly audacious! Stop this at once!"
His voice wasn’t loud but resonated clearly with everyone present. His commanding presence instilled a sense of respect that made these newcomers hesitate to defy him.
Everyone stopped, and Guan Yue looked around to see that everyone had put away their weapons, so he sheathed his sword as well. However, the White-Clad Youth approached him, and as he drew near, a strong Vital Energy Fluctuation made it clear to Guan Yue that the newcomer was at the Attainment Realm, definitely a disciple from the Inner Courtyard.
At that moment, the very disheveled Wang Renwei suddenly exclaimed in a low voice, "He is actually a disciple from the Inner Courtyard, Jiang Tianlan, ranked third in the Academy Dragon and Phoenix Rankings!"
Guan Yue was taken aback. Jiang Tianlan? He remembered that when he first arrived at the academy, Vice Dean Tai Shi Xiao Xiao had warned him about three things: first, not to mention that his master was Futian Shangren to the Dean; second, not to display Nine Pulse Will within the academy; and third, not to offend three people in the academy: He Bi, Jiang Tianlan, and Du Diwei. Considering that Tai Shi Xiao Xiao had advised him not to easily offend these three individuals, Guan Yue decided it was best not to provoke him and turned to leave.
Jiang Tianlan had caught a glimpse of Guan Yue's sword emitting a faint divine light earlier, which was quite intimidating. He quickly followed Guan Yue and shouted, "Hey, stop right there!"
Guan Yue was not afraid of him. Feeling a bit irritated by his rude words, he halted and turned to face Jiang Tianlan, merely giving him a cold stare without speaking.
"Kid, take out the sword you just used," Jiang Tianlan commanded with an undeniable tone, clearly intending to impose his will on Guan Yue. Guan Yue was angered: "Who are you? What gives you the right to order me around?"
"He is that arrogant Guan Yue. He bullies others just because of that sword," Wang Renwei seized the opportunity to say. His quick thinking aimed to use Jiang Tianlan's hand to teach Guan Yue a lesson and bring him down a peg. At this moment, Wang Renwei's face was full of flattery.
"Guan Yue? You're the one who can set up Illusory Arrays? Interesting. I told you to take out your sword; did you hear me?" Jiang Tianlan continued to command Guan Yue relentlessly with a very cold tone.
Guan Yue raised his head and replied indifferently, "Who exactly are you? I don't know you."
"Funny, you think you're worthy enough to ask who I am!" Jiang Tianlan sneered coldly and immediately launched an attack on Guan Yue. He used his fists while Guan Yue countered with Li Zu Divine Fist.
Jiang Tianlan was just the perfect practice target for my fist techniques! Guan Yue thought to himself.
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