Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 461 - 429 News from Qian Country

Wind-Fire Academy won.

Before the battle of Tianyong began, almost no one could have predicted it.

Even Zhu Jirong, or the disciples of Wind-Fire Academy, none could have imagined it.

Originally, they had thought more of dignity in this battle.

This battle wasn’t about winning but more about preserving the dignity of Wind-Fire Academy; even in defeat, they wished to lose with dignity.

However, in the end, Wind-Fire Academy won the battle of Tianyong.

Of course, everyone knew that Wind-Fire Academy’s victory in this battle was mainly because of one person – Qin Qing.

In the first round, Qin Qing was commanding all the disciples of Wind-Fire Academy, combining the Battle Array and the Spiritual Array in a way that turned weakness into strength, completely suppressing Tai’a Academy.

And in the second round, with his own power, he won fourteen consecutive battles and secured the final victory.

On Wind-Fire Academy’s side, everyone surrounded Qin Qing, Cang Yuan, Zhu Linglong, and the others in the center, cheering enthusiastically.

In stark contrast on the other side, Tai’a Academy was dead silent.

"Zhao Wuji, sorry. This time, we won!"

Zhu Jirong also looked at Zhao Wuji, smiling, "According to our previous agreement, Wind-Fire Academy can continue to exist in Tianyong Province, and... you should return the Wind-Fire Tower now!"

Zhao Wuji’s face was dark, and at this moment, his heart was extremely frustrated.

This battle of Tianyong was a total defeat for Tai’a Academy.

Not only did they lose the battle of Tianyong, but they also lost more than a dozen talented disciples.

This time, six of the Tai’a Ten Heroes who came to fight all died.

Additionally, the Tai’a Double Pride, Li Mu and Zhou Wen, also perished on the battle stage.

These disciples were the future of Tai’a Academy...

"What’s wrong, not talking? Are you intending to go back on your word?"

Zhu Jirong smiled and then looked at Wu Tian next to him: "Governor Wu, according to the agreement, Zhao Wuji should hand over the Wind-Fire Tower. Now it’s time to honor the wager!"

"Zhu Jirong, you want the Wind-Fire Tower?"

Zhao Wuji sneered at the same time; he stretched out his hand, and the Wind-Fire Tower appeared in the palm of his hand.

The Nine Level tower, now shrunk to only about ten inches tall.

But still, a formidable aura radiated from it...

"Want the Wind-Fire Tower? Do you, Zhu Jirong, have the capability?" Zhao Wuji said again.

As Zhu Jirong spoke out, the Elders Jin Ying of Tai’a Academy surrounded him one after another.

A powerful aura of Martial Saints began to spread.

Suddenly, the disciples from Wind-Fire Academy and Tai’a Academy all looked over in this direction.

As for those who were watching the battle, they originally thought that everything would be over after the battle of Tianyong concluded.

But now, seeing Zhao Wuji and those Elders Jin Ying of Tai’a Academy surrounding Zhu Jirong, they immediately realized that the real drama was still to come.

If Zhao Wuji and his group were to clash with Zhu Jirong, this would be a battle erupting between Martial Saints.

To witness a battle between Martial Saints is a rare opportunity that comes once in a millennium.

"Hahaha..."

Zhu Jirong, seeing this, burst into laughter.

"Zhao Wuji, you people are truly shameless! But, the Wind-Fire Tower is originally Wind-Fire Academy’s, now hand it over!"

Zhu Jirong roared, and suddenly a Jade Talisman appeared in his hand; then, the runes flickered, and densely packed Spiritual Patterns erupted instantly.

One could only see that the Wind-Fire Tower burst into brilliant light suddenly, shooting flames into the sky that illuminated the entire heavens spectacularly.

On Zhao Wuji’s palm, the Wind-Fire Tower began to tremble violently.

Zhao Wuji’s face drastically changed.

He hurriedly circulated his Spiritual Power, trying to control the Wind-Fire Tower.

However, the Wind-Fire Tower exploded in size at that moment, instantly becoming a tower hundreds of feet tall.

"Buzzing..."

The void trembled.

The Wind-Fire Tower flew into the mid-air, exuding a primitive majesty; the colossal tower spun in the sky, with light swirling around it, and the faint sound of a Dragon’s Chant erupted.

"Boom!"

The Wind-Fire Tower broke free from Zhao Wuji’s control.

"Do you think you can prevent me from taking back this Wind-Fire Tower?"

Zhu Jirong sneered, leaping up as the Wind-Fire Tower hovered in front of him. It bobbed in the void as if on Zhu Jirong’s whim, the Wind-Fire Tower would suppress everything below it, unleashing its terrifying power.

It was only now that Zhao Wuji understood that, all these years, he had not truly refined the Wind-Fire Tower.

The Wind-Fire Tower was still under Zhao Wuji’s control.

"Palace Master!"

The golden-armored elders of the Tai’a Academy had all gathered around.

They glared at Zhu Jirong, eyes filled with hostility.

The moment Zhao Wuji gave the order, they would immediately launch an attack on Zhu Jirong.

"Governor Wu!"

Zhu Jirong then looked towards Wu Tian.

"According to the bet, Tai’a Academy lost the battle of Tianyong. The Wind-Fire Tower should return to the Wind-Fire Academy. You wouldn’t have any objections to that, would you?" Zhu Jirong asked.

Wu Tian, however, remained silent.

Seemingly unwilling to take a stand.

But in truth, his attitude was undoubtedly a way of condoning Tai’a Academy.

At that moment, Zhao Wuji spoke, "Zhu Jirong, the Wind-Fire Tower is now yours. Everything has been carried out according to the terms of our previous wager. What happens next is no longer related to the bet."

Once Zhao Wuji had spoken,

Many people internally cursed Zhao Wuji for his shamelessness.

The lord of the esteemed Tai’a Academy, previously seen as a paragon of humility, turned out to be such a shameless scoundrel.

According to his logic, he had followed the bet, returning the Wind-Fire Tower to the Wind-Fire Academy.

Then, even if he and Tai’a Academy’s golden-armored elders teamed up to seize the Wind-Fire Tower back from Zhu Jirong’s hands, it would no longer be related to the bet.

Wu Tian, hearing Zhao Wuji speak this way, nodded in agreement.

"What Zhao Wuji says is not wrong."

Wu Tian looked at Zhu Jirong, "Zhu Jirong, now you can take back the Wind-Fire Tower. I can bear witness to that. My responsibility lies with the Tianyong battle and its bet. But once the Wind-Fire Tower returns to your hands, my mission is also complete...

As for what happens afterwards. I have no authority to intervene!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jirong laughed and said, "I knew you would be so shameless, but... I refuse to believe that once the Inspector General arrives, you’ll continue to act so brazenly!"

Zhu Jirong’s words caused Wu Tian’s expression to shift subtly.

Meanwhile, Zhao Wuji and the others also displayed looks of apprehension.

Just as Zhu Jirong’s voice fell, a rift suddenly opened in the void.

Then, a man dressed in golden armor stepped out from it.

"Governor Wu, how have you been!"

The man in golden armor looked sharply at Wu Tian.

Upon hearing this, Wu Tian stepped forward quickly, bowing with a fist in palm, "Wu Tian pays respects to the Inspector General."

The Inspector is an envoy specially dispatched by the Divine Dynasty for inspections, holding a high status and the power over life and death.

So even a governor would not dare to offend one.

With the appearance of this Inspector, it signified the conclusion of the Tianyong battle.

Zhao Wuji, no matter how reluctant, could only suppress his anger.

In the end, Zhao Wuji and his group left in disgruntlement, while the disciples of Tai’a Academy returned to the academy with heads hung low and in utter disarray.

On the other hand, all the disciples from the Wind-Fire Academy were brimming with excitement and elation.

"Qin Qing, congratulations!"

At that moment, Liu Hongxue approached as well.

Then, she added, "But, I have some news. About your father and your seventh uncle..."

"Oh?"

At her words, Qin Qing’s expression suddenly changed.

"My father and the rest are in trouble?"

"Yes!" Liu Hongxue nodded, "The situation in Qian Country is turbulent right now, your father and the others have been captured, and the Qian Country Royal Family has issued a notice saying they want to... to execute them..."

"Boom!"

Suddenly, it was as if thunder had exploded in his mind, and a towering rage surged within Qin Qing.

"Qian Country Royal Family... Qin Sheng?"