Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 430 - 404 Battle of Tianyong

As the Wind-Fire Academy’s team appeared, gazes from all around converged on this group.

Among these gazes, mockery was abundant.

"Wind-Fire Academy is here to seek death!"

"They’ve lost for nine consecutive years, and each year they fare worse than the last. They still dare to come and seek death; I wonder how foolish they are..."

"This is the epitome of overestimating themselves, utterly foolish!"

Some people sighed endlessly, full of lament.

"It’s a pity for these young people from Wind-Fire Academy. Most of them will probably lose their lives here."

"It’s not just these youngsters... After this battle, Wind-Fire Academy will probably cease to exist."

"Back in the day, Wind-Fire Academy was so prosperous, standing shoulder to shoulder with Tai’a Academy, with countless geniuses emerging. Now it has fallen to this state..."

Qin Qing walked in the midst of the team, following behind Zhu Jirong, Feng Yu, and Lu Anping, while Zhu Linglong, Cang Yuan, and Zhong Hongshu walked shoulder to shoulder with Qin Qing.

The other disciples of Wind-Fire Academy followed behind these four.

The team moved forward.

Suddenly, Qin Qing felt murderous intent emanating from the crowd.

The next moment, a cold killing intent burst forth.

A ball of spiritual power condensed into lightning hurtled toward Qin Qing.

"Crackle!"

This ball of lightning exploded as it neared Qin Qing, with countless bolts surging as if to tear apart the void and swallow Qin Qing whole.

"Xu Sihe!"

Qin Qing’s pupils constricted, and within the crowd, he saw Xu Sihe, the head of the Xu Clan.

When Qin Qing had left the Liu Family, Xu Sihe, wary of the elder from Tai’a Academy, had held back from acting.

But now, Qin Qing had lost the protection of Tai’a Academy, so Xu Sihe could hardly wait to take action and kill Qin Qing in revenge for his wife.

However, just as the lightning burst forth, Zhu Jirong suddenly waved his hand.

"Humming!"

The void trembled, and all the lightning gathered toward Zhu Jirong, who collected it into his sleeve in an instant.

Sleeve Universe!

Zhu Jirong, being a Martial Saint in the late stages of the Cataclysmic Realm, found it easy to neutralize the power of thunder and lightning with his cultivation.

"Courting death?"

Zhu Jirong’s gaze shot towards Xu Sihe, filled with cold murderous intent.

"Whoosh!"

Two figures suddenly dashed out, positioning themselves in front of Xu Sihe.

Indeed, they were two Martial Saints.

"Sect Leader Zhu, please show mercy," said one of the Martial Saints.

"You attempt to kill my disciple and expect me to show mercy?" Zhu Jirong’s voice was ice cold.

"Palace Master Zhu!" Xu Sihe said, "It’s true that Qin Qing is your disciple, and you’re right to protect him. But your disciple killed my wife; how can I not avenge her?"

"Then show me what you’ve got!" Zhu Jirong’s expression remained icy cold as his gaze swept over Xu Sihe and the two Martial Saints, his eyes steely.

"Fine, I admit it, Palace Master Zhu, with you here, I can’t kill Qin Qing. So be it..." Xu Sihe’s eyes showed unwillingness.

He knew that with Zhu Jirong present, with the power the Xu Clan could muster, they could never threaten Qin Qing.

"But! In the upcoming battle of Tianyong, your Wind-Fire Academy is destined to lose!" Xu Sihe added, "Qin Qing, I will watch how your Wind-Fire Academy falls and how you die at the hands of Tai’a Academy’s disciples!"

Qin Qing glanced indifferently at Xu Sihe and said nothing.

At that moment, the members of the Liu Clan approached. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Liu Chaoxian, Liu Hongxue, and behind them were Liu Baiying, Zheng Meng’er, and others.

"Qin Qing!" Liu Hongxue walked up to Qin Qing with a smile on her face, "The battle of Tianyong is about to begin!"

"Yes!" Qin Qing replied with a smile.

"Palace Master Zhu!"

Liu Chaoxian greeted Zhu Jirong with a cupped fist salute.

Zhu Jirong responded with the same gesture.

As the head of the Liu Family, Liu Chaoxian’s status was not beneath that of Zhu Jirong.

Especially since the Wind-Fire Academy had declined.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Zhu Jirong, Liu Chaoxian then turned to Qin Qing and said:

"Qin Qing, it hasn’t been long since we last met, yet your cultivation and strength have made such remarkable progress."

"I’ve met with the head of the Liu Family," Qin Qing replied with a smile and a bow, "I’ve encountered some good opportunities, so there’s been some breakthrough in my cultivation during this time."

Qin Qing was neither servile nor overbearing, speaking calmly and without any pride in his rapidly improved cultivation.

In face of the Liu Family head’s praise, he merely responded with humility.

"Truly an exceptional seedling," Liu Chaoxian couldn’t help but sigh internally, thinking that if the Liu Clan could have a seedling as promising as Qin Qing and cultivate him with all their might, they might give birth to a new Martial Saint, who would even be able to reach the highest levels among the Martial Saints one day.

"This trip to the Sword Pond, it was fortunate you were there to help, allowing Hongxue to have the opportunity to receive Sword Pond’s baptism. I, Liu Chaoxian, will remember this favor," Liu Chaoxian added.

"Senior need not be so formal!" Qin Qing said with a laugh, shaking his head, "Hongxue and I are friends. She has helped me many times when I was in grave danger, and I’ve even heard that Hongxue faced difficulties from some elders of the Liu Clan for helping me. If that is true, I hope the senior will step in and ensure that Hongxue doesn’t face censure."

"Hahaha..."

Liu Chaoxian burst into laughter and nodded, "Of course!"

Back then, Liu Hongxue had used the Liu Clan’s resources in Great Qian without permission to rescue Qin Qing.

Indeed, many people made a big issue out of it, and upon her return to the Liu Clan, Liu Hongxue almost lost her privileges because of it.

But no one expected that Liu Hongxue would also completely turn her fortunes around because of this young man from Qian Country.

Standing next to Liu Chaoxian, Liu Hongxue watched Qin Qing with a beaming smile.

When she first met Qin Qing, she thought more about recruiting him into her own camp, but after Qin Qing revealed potential far beyond her expectations, she chose to bet on him.

She hadn’t anticipated that the return on her gamble would come so quickly and be so thoroughly vindicated.

The other members of the Liu Clan gathered around Liu Hongxue and Liu Chaoxian at this time, leaving Liu Baiying and Zheng Meng’er to stand on the sidelines, which showed that Liu Hongxue’s position within the Liu Clan was now thoroughly consolidated.

"Qin Qing, give it your all in the battle of Tianyong! I believe you all can win this fight!" Liu Hongxue said to Qin Qing.

Liu Hongxue wasn’t merely being polite.

She genuinely believed that Qin Qing could achieve it.

Since getting to know Qin Qing, she had witnessed miracle after miracle occurring with him.

It seemed there was nothing Qin Qing couldn’t accomplish.

And this time, Liu Hongxue likewise believed that Qin Qing could win the battle!

But just as Liu Hongxue’s words fell, a sinister voice came from nearby.

"I really don’t know where the confidence comes from, thinking that the Wind-Fire Academy could win."

Liu Baiying rolled her eyes on the side, "I think, by this time next year, it might just be the anniversary of someone’s death..."

Qin Qing glared coldly at Liu Baiying, who immediately retracted her neck in fright.

Just then, Cang Yuan suddenly came over, and beside him, there were several other people, one of whom—an old man—gave Qin Qing a very familiar feeling.

Though he had never seen this person before, Qin Qing was certain that this elder was none other than Cang Qingzi, the predecessor who had left the legacy in Tianjue Forest...