Turning away was not out of fear or reason, but simply because he was too lazy to care. However, the continuous taunts from the Blue-Clad Youth finally ignited the anger that had been simmering within Fang Chen.
The air grew increasingly tense, and many faces began to show a hint of seriousness. When everyone's gaze fell upon Fang Chen, that seriousness transformed into disbelief.
The oppressive aura of killing intent was emanating from him!
A mere Alchemy Realm Little One!
While the intensity of the killing intent did not directly represent a person's combat power, the atmosphere around them had become so suffocating that even those from the Heavenly Realm felt it. Yet here was Fang Chen, who only possessed Alchemy Realm cultivation, releasing such an overwhelming killing intent—it was truly an extraordinary phenomenon.
Although Fang Chen had yet to reveal his true strength, the killing intent he projected with his Alchemy Realm cultivation was enough to affect those from the Heavenly Realm. This was nothing short of astonishing. At that moment, many people's perceptions of Fang Chen shifted dramatically.
Of course, the surprises were far from over.
"Do you want to challenge me?" With a condescending gaze, Fang Chen quietly looked at the two Blue-Clad Youths and said lightly.
His words were quiet but struck the crowd like thunder.
Despite being at a significant cultivation disadvantage, Fang Chen dared to provoke two disciples from Hidden Dragon Academy, and his tone carried an air of superiority.
Challenge? What does that even mean? This term is typically reserved for the weak; after all, when applied to the strong, it becomes a massacre.
Yet now, Fang Chen boldly stated this as if it were the two disciples from Hidden Dragon Academy who were at a lower realm than him.
"What an arrogant fool!" The Blue-Clad Youth laughed in anger.
His original intention was to provoke Fang Chen into acting out so he could justify attacking him. However, now it seemed he was the one provoked by Fang Chen's words.
"How shameless! Do you think becoming part of Heavenly Martial Academy makes you so arrogant and unaware?" another youth shouted angrily as he stepped forward toward Fang Chen. A momentum belonging to the early Primordial Embryo Realm surged from him without reservation, his eyes wide open as if ready to strike at Fang Chen.
When Wang Tao realized that the killing intent was emanating from Fang Chen, he inwardly cursed himself. Fang Chen's subsequent words only confirmed his growing unease.
Sighing internally, Wang Tao couldn't help but shake his head. To him, Fang Chen still seemed like a hot-blooded youth who couldn't contain his anger in response to the repeated provocations from the Blue-Clad Youths. In his fury, it was clear that he had lost his composure.
At the same time, with the disparity between the Heavenly Pride, the Primordial Embryo Realm, and the Alchemy Realm being a significant one, the gap was naturally quite evident.
Although he did not have high hopes for Fang Chen, as he watched the disciples of Hidden Dragon Academy approach Fang Chen step by step, Wang Tao knew he had to take action.
If this situation continued to develop unchecked, not only would they lose face, but if word got out, it would also severely damage the reputation of Heavenly Martial Academy. When they returned to the academy, they could very well face criticism.
Just as Wang Tao was about to stop the young man, Zong Bochi suddenly flashed a look and moved his feet, appearing directly beside Wang Tao.
"This is a matter between two juniors from different academies. As elders, we should refrain from intervening and let them resolve it themselves. Even if they suffer a little loss, it's not a big deal," Zong Bochi said with a smile.
Damn it!
Wang Tao felt an urge to curse. One was from the Primordial Embryo Realm and the other from the Alchemy Realm; it seemed that since one of their juniors was from Hidden Dragon Academy and had a significant advantage in realms, he felt emboldened to speak so freely here.
What does it mean to let them resolve it themselves? What does it mean that even if they suffer a little loss, it's not a big deal?
Isn't this clearly allowing your disciples from Hidden Dragon Academy to take advantage of Fang Chen?
If it were someone else, Wang Tao might not be so furious, but was Fang Chen just anyone?
That astonishing potential was something he had never seen before. Moreover, although Fang Chen had not yet arrived at Heavenly Martial Academy, the Wang family had already been paying close attention to him through Wang Tao. It was easy to imagine that if something were to happen to such a precious talent here, just the Wang family alone could make him regret it.
Fang Chen absolutely cannot be allowed to get into trouble!
Having made up his mind, as he saw the disciples of Hidden Dragon Academy nearing Fang Chen and both sides on the verge of conflict, Wang Tao could hardly contain himself. He stepped forward and sternly shouted at Zong Bochi, "Step aside!"
"Wang Tao, I’ll say it again: this is a matter between juniors; it's best if we do not get involved," Zong Bochi replied lazily, showing no fear in response to Wang Tao's angry shout.
As old rivals, they were well aware of each other's strengths; their abilities were evenly matched. Therefore, as long as Zong Bochi wanted to prevent Wang Tao from helping Fang Chen in a short time frame, he could easily do so.
"Consider this a lesson for you before you enter Heavenly Martial Academy." Glancing at the calm-faced Fang Chen, Zong Bochi thought to himself: "In Zhongzhou, geniuses are not such rare commodities."
Just as Zong Bochi and Wang Tao were locked in a stalemate, on the other side, Fang Chen and a disciple from the Primordial Embryo Realm's Hidden Dragon Academy were on the verge of confrontation!
"Kid, listen up, the one teaching you a lesson is Zhao Wugang from the Hidden Dragon Academy," Zhao Wugang laughed loudly. The significant difference in cultivation levels made him completely dismissive of Fang Chen. In his eyes, this was merely a one-sided lesson for Fang Chen. Therefore, after his laughter subsided, he suddenly stomped heavily on the ground, charging toward Fang Chen like a Mighty Bull.
At this moment, the distance between Zhao Wugang and Fang Chen was only about two or three meters. To warriors at the Alchemy Realm and Primordial Embryo Realm, this distance was negligible. Almost as soon as Zhao Wugang moved, he rapidly enlarged in Fang Chen's line of sight. At the same time, a violent aura surged toward him.
This violent aura was extremely intense, and more importantly, it was filled with a fierce energy that could intimidate anyone. As this aura spread out, many onlookers began to retreat quietly.
Such a fierce aura could easily affect one's state of mind; those with weaker cultivation or mental fortitude would likely be overwhelmed before even engaging in battle. It would be impressive if they could exert seventy to eighty percent of their strength under such pressure.
Thus, at this moment, those who initially had little faith in Fang Chen were even more doubtful. Some even shook their heads in disbelief. To them, this was blatant bullying.
Moreover, facing the brutish and reckless charge of Zhao Wugang, Fang Chen had yet to show any reaction. He remained completely still in place.
Could it be that this guy was scared?
"Arrogance comes with a price," sneered a Blue-Clad Youth nearby. Seeing Fang Chen's unmoving figure made his lips curl into a mocking smile.
"How could someone like him be valued by the Heavenly Martial Academy? Tsk tsk." In his view, Fang Chen's stillness clearly indicated that he was intimidated by Zhao Wugang's imposing presence.
"Fang Chen, dodge!" Wang Tao, who was held back by Zong Bochi, felt his eyelids twitch violently as he caught sight of this scene.
"Dodge? He can't dodge!" Zhao Wugang grinned with a somewhat sinister smile upon hearing Wang Tao's shout. His robust body carried enough force to severely injure an average warrior just entering the Primordial Embryo Realm as he charged fiercely toward Fang Chen.
He had already made up his mind to teach Fang Chen a good lesson. If this strike truly hit Fang Chen, he was confident that the latter would be bedridden for three months!
"Dodge? Why should I dodge?" At that moment, a calm voice suddenly rang in Zhao Wugang's ear.
At this point, he was almost within arm's reach of Fang Chen. Just a stretch of his hand would allow him to touch Fang Chen; in the next moment, his massive body would crash directly into Fang Chen's relatively slender frame. However, at that instant, a flash of green light suddenly erupted before him, and remarkably, Zhao Wugang's imposing figure came to an abrupt halt right in front of Fang Chen.
What was happening?!
Zhao Wugang was about to go crazy. It was too bizarre! Just when he was about to strike Fang Chen heavily, his body unexpectedly stopped responding to his control. It was simply strange!
However, just as Zhao Wugang was extremely confused, even feeling frantic, discussions began to spread around him.
"Spirit Array! It's a Spirit Array!"
"I didn't expect this disciple from the Heavenly Martial Academy to be a Spirit Array Master."
"When did he set up this Spirit Array?"
"In such a short time, he quietly arranged this Spirit Array. His skills in Spirit Arrays might be even more powerful than his martial arts prowess!"
Exclamations of amazement filled the air.
...
Yet, amidst the astonishment of the crowd, Zhao Wugang was stunned.
"Spirit Array Master?" He raised his head and looked at Fang Chen, who still wore a calm expression. Suddenly, he shivered with fear.
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