Chen Li stepped onto the Training Platform, standing side by side with Shen Qingyue. Instantly, a wave of laughter erupted from the crowd below.
"Did I see that right? Those two little ones are Chen Li and Shen Qingyue?"
"Haha, this is too ridiculous. A dozen grown men surrounding two kids—are they planning to gang up on them?"
"Exactly! Chen Li and Shen Qingyue really don't know their limits. Now they've kicked a hornet's nest!"
The crowd buzzed with chatter, their gazes fixed on Chen Li and Shen Qingyue as if they were two lambs awaiting slaughter. It was hard not to think that way given their appearance.
They looked no older than eight, small and slender, standing in stark contrast to the towering figures of the other students around them. Especially Shen Qingyue, with her delicate porcelain-like face and big watery eyes, she resembled a fragile porcelain doll that seemed like it could shatter with a single touch.
In contrast, the surrounding students, though only a year or two older, were muscular and exuded a fierce aura, creating a striking juxtaposition with the two siblings. The entire Training Platform resembled a scene where beasts had cornered two pitiful lambs, filled with both humor and irony.
As time passed, more and more people gathered around the Training Platform. Not only did second-year students form a layer of spectators, but students from all seven grades also rushed over upon hearing the news, completely surrounding the platform.
Even some instructors and elders from the academy appeared in the crowd.
"Headmaster, what brings you here?" Several instructors and elders respectfully asked as an elderly man with gray hair approached.
This elder was none other than Duan Tianya, the head of the Imperial Academy and a royal patron!
Duan Tianya wore a long blue robe; his beard and hair were white, his face lined with wrinkles. Yet his eyes sparkled with vitality, making him appear sprightly and ethereal.
With his hands clasped behind his back, he quietly observed Chen Li and Shen Qingyue on the Training Platform.
Elder Duan Tianxiao of the Academy spoke up discontentedly: "Headmaster, these two students, Chen Li and Shen Qingyue, have disrupted academy rules and caused a negative influence. Perhaps we should take them back to the Law Enforcement Academy for punishment!"
Duan Tianya's gaze passed over him as he simply looked at Chen Li and Shen Qingyue on the Training Platform. With a meaningful tone, he remarked: "Two first-year students causing such a stir... These little ones are quite interesting!"
Having lived for most of his life, he had seen all kinds of things. However, encountering talents like Chen Li and Shen Qingyue was something new for him.
These two little ones, Ji Qingqing, already possess such terrifying cultivation and courage at a young age. If properly nurtured, they will undoubtedly become unparalleled powerhouses that shake the entire Qian Sheng Empire in the future! In fact, who knows, they might even surpass their predecessors and challenge the legendary upper realms!
Duan Tianxiao, witnessing this, felt even more gloomy. His gaze towards Chen Li and Shen Qingyue grew increasingly unfriendly. These two Little Beasts, relying on a bit of talent, dared to act so recklessly. Did they really think the Imperial Academy was their family business?
Suppressing his anger, he forced a smile and said, "Dean, these two students have harmed so many others; they absolutely cannot be let off lightly. How about we have Old Madam send them back to the Law Enforcement Academy for some proper discipline?"
As he spoke, Duan Tianxiao was about to instruct several law enforcement students behind him to apprehend them.
Duan Tianya frowned slightly. He cleared his throat, and an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the entire area, silencing the previously noisy training ground.
"Everyone step back!" Duan Tianya's gaze was sharp as he scanned the crowd, his tone indifferent.
The law enforcement students exchanged glances and quickly retreated in defeat.
Only then did Duan Tianya turn his attention to Duan Tianxiao, his voice tinged with dissatisfaction. "Tianxiao, as an Elder of the Academy, how can you be so arbitrary? The academy's competition rules are clear; why do you feel the need for such harsh discipline?"
He paused before continuing, "Don't forget that every student here is the future hope of our Qian Sheng Empire. Don't let personal grievances interfere with public matters and disrupt the academy's regulations!"
Duan Tianxiao felt his face flush red as he was reprimanded by Duan Tianya in front of so many people. Although he held the title of Elder of the Academy, he was still far inferior in both status and strength compared to Dean Duan Tianya. Moreover, he knew that while Duan Tianya appeared gentle, he was actually quite stubborn at heart.
If he dared to say anything more today, he would likely find himself in serious trouble.
Thinking this, he could only suppress his anger and clasp his hands in acknowledgment towards Duan Tianya.
"Hmph!" Duan Tianya snorted coldly and ignored him. Instead, he turned his gaze back to Chen Li and Shen Qingyue on the Training Platform, a glimmer of inexplicable light flashing in his eyes.
"These two little ones," he thought, "I hope you won't disappoint this dean!"
On the Training Platform, Chen Li and Shen Qingyue stood side by side, watching the surrounding students eyeing them like hawks. Shen Qingyue whispered to Chen Li, "Brother, there seem to be a lot of them!"
"No, just go for it! This time we've hit the jackpot!"
Chen Li gently patted Shen Qingyue on the head, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
As soon as he said this, the surrounding dozen or so students erupted in anger, their faces flushed and filled with rage.
This kid is too arrogant, daring to look down on us like this!
Does he really think that just because he defeated a few people, he’s invincible?
Stop wasting time talking to him; let’s all go together and teach him a lesson!
These students were all top talents, and they had never experienced such humiliation before.
At this moment, they could no longer contain their fury. With a roar, they activated their respective cultivation techniques and charged towards Chen Li and Shen Qingyue.
In an instant, the Training Platform was filled with swirling Spiritual Energy, various colors of light intertwining and enveloping the area in a dazzling display.
Chen Li looked at the charging students, his smile growing more pronounced.
It was time for a quick resolution!
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Chen Li stepped forward decisively. A powerful aura erupted from within him, instantly sweeping across the entire training ground.
"Mystic Shield Barrier!"
Chen Li shouted, swiftly forming seals with his hands. Mysterious runes flew from his fingertips, creating a translucent golden shield around him and Shen Qingyue.
The shield appeared fragile but emanated an indestructible aura.
He was eager to see how effective this defensive technique would be as his age and cultivation level increased.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The students' attacks landed almost simultaneously on the golden shield, producing deafening sounds of impact.
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