“Bunch of cowards!” Yang Ci strode out, and walked towards the chair arranged in the first position.
“Hold on!” Ma Xing leaped out quickly. “I quite like this place, you can go and take another one!” He did not like the other man’s behavior.
“Kaka, why don’t you switch to another seat?” Yang Ci moved, and clawed out at Ma Xing.
Ma Xing glared at him, and his King’s Qi was activated. With the exchange of a single blow, there were images of Divine Beasts interwoven, indescribably formidable.
Peng, peng, peng. Abruptly, the two of them had begun fighting.
Ma Xing’s personal battle prowess was only 19 Stars, but added with his King’s Qi, he was not any weaker than Yang Ci, who had battle prowess of 20 Stars, and the two of them were stuck in a stalemate.
The others, after a momentary hesitation, also began to fight over the seats.
Ling Han was unperturbed. All the Shattering Void Tier cultivators here added together couldn’t match him even if he fought with only one arm, so he naturally couldn’t bother to join in on the excitement. He merely closed his eyes to rest on one side, and intended to wait until two hours were about to be over—he would simply grab a random seat.
“Ling Han, are you not going to move?” A low voice rang out by his ear. Though it was very soft, it was transmitted directly into his mind, and became akin to a blast of thunder.
This was the voice of the Left Minister.
Ling Han raised his head to look, but the Left Minister was completely not even looking in his direction.
Fine, it looked like his laid-back behavior had garnered the displeasure of the Left Minister, so he deliberately sent him a mental message as warning.
‘Sigh, looks like I can only step out.’
Ling Han walked ahead whilst twisting his shoulders as if he was going through a warm-up exercise.
Since he was going to move, then he’d make it a grand one.
A smile lifted the corners of his lips. Ling Han stretched out his right hand, and endless power condensed in his palm.
Abruptly, all the higher-ups focused their gazes in his direction.
Chapter 933 - Might of a Blow
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Heavenly Body Tier elites would naturally not take Shattering Void Tier cultivators seriously, but the energy condensed in this palm of Ling Han’s had far surpassed 20 Stars of Shattering Void Tier, which moved even these important people.
To be able to surpass the maximum limit on any cultivation level was absolutely and definitely not an easy feat, which implied that he could possibly reach an astonishing height in cultivation in the future.
Ye Chengyun was present as well. His battle prowess was 21 Stars of Shattering Void Tier, so he naturally had to participate on behalf of the empire as well. Moreover, breaking through to Mountain River Tier was definitely not something that could be accomplished in a short while; how could it be something that he could do easily just because he wanted to?
He had witnessed Ling Han’s battle prowess before, and when he realized that Ling Han was about to make a move, he was instantly scared so much that his hair was on ends. Immediately, he leaped out of his chair as if a fire had been lit under him—he ran for his life.
As the greatest elite in the Shattering Void Tier division of the Eastern Institution, his abilities were known to all. Hence, it was natural that no one would challenge him once he sat there. To pull a person with battle prowess of 21 Stars of Shattering Void Tier off his pedestal, one would at least need 10 people with battle prowess of 20 Stars of Shattering Void Tier to join forces to succeed.
There might not even be five people with battle prowess of 20 Stars of Shattering Void Tier here, so who would be foolish enough to challenge him?
But with this escape of Ye Chengyun, a great many were confused. Had he been possessed?
It was at this moment that Ling Han delivered his palm strike.
Hong!
A flash of golden light swept over. Peng, peng, peng . Everyone was sent flying as if they were flowers scattered by a divine fairy, flying to all corners.
Some collapsed onto the ground, some were crushed down by their chairs, and some fell into the bushes. All in all, aside from Ye Chengyun, who’d had enough foresight and managed to flee in time, the others were all tossed over. The majority directly passed out; a rare few were still conscious, though their faces were filled with shock.
This was a little too strong, wasn’t it!
A muscle in Ye Chengyun’s cheek twitched. He’d known that this blow from Ling Han would definitely be very powerful, but he still could not help but feel a shudder in his heart once he had witnessed it with his own eyes.
Was this really something a Shattering Void Tier cultivator could accomplish?
Monster… this was too monstrous.
The Left Minister was also slightly shocked. He only knew that Ling Han had come through opening the sky, so his abilities had to have reached 20 Stars, which was enough to win honor for him. But, how could he have imagined that Ling Han would actually be as fearsome as this?
When he was young… did he have that kind of ability?
The Left Minister could not help but shake his head. This was the first time that he really looked at this young man. He had really underestimated this emperor that came from a small world.
Perhaps, in future, he might be able to become a supreme elite!
This thought merely streaked past in the Left Minister’s mind, but he immediately broke into a short laugh. Being strong presently did not mean that one would definitely be strong in future; there were a great many fallen geniuses in this world.
It could even be claimed that the world lacked geniuses the least. Yet, there were pitifully few geniuses that could attain the pinnacle. There were even a great many that many did not have an optimistic opinion about, and were not categorized amongst the top-grade elites.
On the path of martial arts, there were too many accidents.
He had really thought too much. At least a million years had to pass before a Heavenly Body Tier elite could appear, and there were pitifully few of them.
However, it had to be admitted that the present Ling Han was definitely forceful, showing an invincible, elegant bearing. He lifted up a chair, and sat down alone just like that. There was absolutely no one that could equal him.
The Ninth King’s small mouth assumed an ‘o’ shape, while her eyes widened.
She was still young, and did not think so far ahead. She had merely been stunned by this strike from Ling Han.
“Great! Awesome!” She clapped her hands and kicked her legs, like a naive, pampered little girl.
This attracted the attention of everyone. She quickly stuck out her small tongue, and appeared to be even more childish.
Only now did Ye Chengyun return, hissing through his teeth. He also pulled up a chair, but did not dare to sit right next to Ling Han. Instead, he placed the chair a bit behind of Ling Han’s seat.
Those that were still conscious on the ground slowly got back to their feet, and each lifted up a chair to sit down on. Like Ye Chengyun, none of them dared to sit lined up with Ling Han. This was the respect that they should accord a man stronger than them.
Ling Han’s strength had already far surpassed the level they were on.
Upon counting, there just happened to be ten of them, so there was no need for further battles.
This caused the Left Minister and the other higher-ups to be slightly stunned. Could it be that when Ling Han delivered his blow, he had already planned this out? If that was the case, the ability of this young man had to be given a slightly higher estimate.
However, Ling Han had not deliberately done so. He had merely controlled the power behind this palm strike so the people who were the strongest would not pass out. He had not foreseen that there just happened to be 10 of them altogether.
Thus, Ma Xing, Yang Ci, and the others w
ere all seated.
The Right Minister and the Seven Great Generals all cast a few more looks at Ling Han. Such a monstrous Shattering Void Tier cultivator moved even them slightly, and they remembered his name.
But that was the only thing they did.
Meanwhile, the Ninth King appeared very excited, and asked Ling Han, “What is your name?”
Ling Han stood up, being neither servile nor overbearing, and replied evenly, “I am Ling Han.”
The Ninth King could not help but begin clapping her hands again. “This time, we will definitely be in first place. Hehe, this is the first time I have done something so well for Big Sister. In future, no one would be allowed to call me little idiot!”
Once she had said so, she immediately stuck out her tongue. She had once again embarrassed herself!
“All right, all right. You can all go back!” She quickly began chasing them out, naturally not hoping for others to laugh at her.
None of them dared to disobey, so everyone swiftly departed. The command of the Ninth King was equivalent to the command of the empress, and no one could disobey.
In the top 10, there was a total of seven that came from the Scarlet Heaven Academy. The other six all followed behind Ling Han respectfully; their eyes were even filled with fanaticism.
They had reached the height of battle prowess of 19 Stars or even 20 Stars, and were thus deeply aware how difficult it was to reach or surpass this limit. Naturally, they were filled with admiration and respect for Ling Han.
The might of that palm strike previously was practically something to marvel at like it was a divine feat.
As they passed, they, like subordinates, flanked Ling Han as he entered into the Academy. This scene caused those who witnessed it to click their tongues in amazement.
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“Oh?” Zhao Lun revealed a smile. Like before, he was standing at the bottom of the waterfall. This was because he was cultivating a secret technique. He could not move his body, as he had observe this waterfall and understand a certain rhythm of its movement.
“This person from a small world, his battle prowess has actually exceeded 20 Stars?” He appeared slightly surprised. Zuo Xiao was presently relating the event that had happened just a few days ago.
“Yes, Young Master!” Zuo Xiao said respectfully, a sliver of admiration in his eyes. The ability of this ant from a small world had slightly exceeded his expectations. Luo Ba was eliminated in a single strike, and he had become a competition representative for the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire.
“Since he has gained the right to participate, it would not be so easy to kill him. Otherwise, if the empress lays the blame…” When Zhao Lun spoke about this, he could not help but feel a shudder.
Even for a genius like him, his heart would shudder at the mere mention of the empress of the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire.
In the hearts of all the citizens of the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire, the empress of the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire was a being that was eternally invincible, and could never be surpassed.
“Young Master, what do you plan to do?” Zuo Xiao asked. He understood this young master of his; he would definitely not spare Ling Han just like this.
Zhao Lun laughed loudly, and said, “We shall temporarily spare his life, and kill him once the competition between the three empires is over. However, we cannot let him off so easily; you go and make some arrangements.” He began to issue his orders.
Zuo Xiao’s lips curled up in an uncontrollable smile as he said, “Haha, even if that brat manages to safely pass this night, he would garner the hatred of the Western Institution.”
Chapter 934 - Battling the Western Institution
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Ling Han was cultivating in his rooms, his heart calm. He was progressing further and further on his Six Techniques Return to One, and added with the fact that he had money, allowing him to purchase enough alchemical pills, his strength was improving at an astonishing rate.
At most in half a year’s time, or even in a shorter period, he would be able to reach the maximum limit of strength of 20 Stars of Shattering Void Tier.
‘Hm?’
An attentive expression appeared on his face, but his hair immediately stood on ends—another person had actually appeared in his courtyard without any warning.
This person was clothed completely in black, and a veil concealed his face. He was even wearing a cloak, and not even his figure could be distinguished.
Was this another assassin from the Dark Night Hall?
However, would the Dark Night Hall actually dare be so bold, actually making their move even within the bounds of the Scarlet Heaven Academy?
“Die!” The black-robed person humphed coldly, and suddenly moved, sending out a palm strike in Ling Han’s direction.
The speed… why was it so slow?
Ling Han could clearly see that there were even three mountains and rivers flickering behind this person, yet the might of this blow was only 22-23 Stars of Shattering Void Tier, and completely did not match the cultivation level of one in the higher levels of the Mountain River Tier.
With a leap, he dodged this blow.
Xiu , the black-robed person pursued, and once again delivered a palm strike toward Ling Han.
The might behind this strike was much greater, and had reached the level of 25 Stars of Shattering Void Tier.
Only limited to the Mountain River Tier cultivators, it would be much too easy for them to increase their battle prowess by another two Stars of Shattering Void Tier; it would only be a matter of thought.
Ling Han’s brow wrinkled into a frown. He hurriedly dodged, and fled out of his courtyard.
The black-robed man pursued quickly, and attacked endlessly. However, he did not deliver an attack on the level of Mountain River Tier, and was merely herding Ling Han into a specific place.
One chased, while the other fled. They were moving very quickly, and in the blink of an eye, they had left the Northern Institution and were heading towards the west.
Ling Han immediately understood. The man wanted to chase him into the Western Institution.
In the Scarlet Heaven Academy, the four great institutions were as incompatible as fire and water, and their relations were filled with fierce competition. If a student of the Northern Institution appeared in the Western Institution, what consequences would await him?
He would be thrashed hideously.
The man wanted to use the Western Institution and teach him a lesson!
This man was definitely not a member of the Dark Night Hall. If he was, why would he do something so unnecessary? Moreover, if he really was a man of the Dark Night Hall, how could he possibly enter into the Scarlet Heaven Academy? He would have been killed long ago.
But a black-robed man, with unidentifiable origins, was practically committing crime in public; what did this mean?
The higher-ups of the Academy definitely knew the identity of this person, yet did not make any move to stop him, which meant that they were wary of the backer behind him.
Then there was only one person left.
Zhao Lun!
This person had to be Zhao Lun’s subordinate, and the higher-ups of the Academy also knew that he would not act recklessly. Thus, they decided to turn a blind eye to the matter. After all, Zhao Lun was the only son of the Great General Zhao; who would dare not give him some face?
Peng!
The black-robed man suddenly delivered a heavy blow. With this blow, Ling Han was instantly sent flying, and crashed heavily into the wall of a courtyard.
“Who!?”
“Who is it?!”
This was the dorm area for the Shattering Void Tier cultivators of the Western Institution. Immediately, a great many people raced over, and discovered Ling Han among the ruins. The black-robed man had long since flashed away, vanishing completely from sight.
Ling Han stood up. The black-robed man had not used full p
ower in his last blow. However, the strike was too fast, so he could not dodge in time. Naturally, it could not possibly have injured him.
“Someone from the Northern Institution!”
“It’s Ling Han!”
“The number one student of this batch of new students?”
“F*ck, does he think that he can come and mess around in our Western Institution just because his battle prowess has surpassed 20 Stars?”
“Thrash him!”
There were as many as 2000 people in the whole Shattering Void Tier division of the Western Institution. Moreover, all of them had been in the Academy for more than five years, so no matter what, their battle prowess had reached 15 Stars at least. With so many of them added together, what Shattering Void Tier cultivator would have any choice but to retreat?
Furthermore, it was Ling Han who had barged into the Western Institution, and if he got thrashed, he would deserve it. So, whom could he ask for justice?
He was compelled?
Who compelled you? The black-robed man? Were you joking? Anyone could throw on a suit of black robes and he would become a black-robed man.
Ling Han smirked coldly inside. He knew that Zhao Lun was trying to make trouble for him. He did not dare to kill him in the Academy, but the son of the Great General Zhao could mess around and give you a hard time; what could you do about it?
If he was not a match for them, he would definitely be thrashed severely, and in the case he won, he would similarly garner the rage of the Western Institution’s students in the Mountain River Tier. Weren’t you acting a little too arrogant, coming all alone to the Western Institution to strut around?
Ling Han recalled how Shui Yanyu described him. Zhao Lun was a poisonous snake; this really was a very fitting description.
Hong , immediately, a few dozen people rushed over. Now, they had the advantage in numbers, so they were naturally not the slightest bit afraid of Ling Han.
Ling Han stretched out a hand, and immediately grabbed one of them. Placing the person in front of him as a meat shield with a smile, he said, “Everyone, I have accidentally lost my way, apologies. I will be leaving now, and we will part with no hard feelings, all right?
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