"Does anyone else want to say something now?"

Lu Xiaobu said calmly.

As he spoke, he kicked the student sitting on the ground.

Seeing this, a few who originally wanted to speak up all shut their mouths!

The one who surrendered still got beaten, so their defiance was meaningless!

Many people started involuntarily looking for those who could stand up for them!

They glanced at the City Guard Army.

The City Guard Army slightly raised their heads, gazing at the sky.

They glanced at the teachers.

The teachers looked around, admiring the scenery.

They glanced at the prodigies.

The two prodigies stared intently, as if in deep thought.

No one intervened, and a sense of helpless desolation began to spread.

Is there really no way to change anything?

The City Guard Army, the teachers, the two prodigies all sensed this atmosphere and could only reveal a bitter smile.

They couldn’t intervene even if they wanted to!

The City Guard Army had no reason to.

The teachers were beaten worse than they were!

As for the two prodigies, they were defeat victims, how could they voice any opposition without a proper victory in place?!

So, there was dead silence!

Lu Xiaobu smirked slightly and walked forward.

This time, he did not walk along the main dividing line.

Instead, he walked straight through the crowd of students.

With each step, the students ahead automatically stepped aside.

The braver ones dared to look at Lu Xiaobu, while the timid ones bowed their heads.

Just short of clutching their clothes nervously like young girls!

This was how it was on this side, but on the other side, most of the students from the former Outer Court were ecstatic!

They were red-eyed, clenching their fists, barely suppressing their urge to cheer!

So cool!

Truly so cool!

At this moment, countless people set Lu Xiaobu as their target.

They too were outsiders, but what kind of life were they living?!

Being bullied, looked down upon, grinding their teeth in hatred at the high and mighty Inner Court students every day!

But what about Lu Xiaobu?!

He, too, was an outsider, and from a city weaker than most of theirs, Linren City.

But!

What about him?!

The slap demon who subdued the Violent Martial Class, silencing even teachers and prodigies.

Moreover, he directly pushed for school reform!

He’s giving those Outer Court students who were despised an opportunity!

He is a hero, their hero!

Many people started to swear they would definitely join the Martial Arts Academy, definitely!

... 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Lu Xiaobu returned to the podium.

"Today is the day of the grand competition. Of course, since people from the former Outer Court were not eligible to register before, re-register now! Everyone, participate in the competition!" Lu Xiaobu said calmly, "I mean everyone, it’s mandatory."

As soon as he finished, many from the former Inner Court diverted their gaze!

But their anger could only be swallowed!

They didn’t want to participate in any grand competition!

What’s the point of fighting to the death?

However, it was obvious they didn’t dare to speak up now.

The former Outer Court students, on the other hand, were excited.

The grand competition!

They always wanted to participate!

You get prizes if you win!

"Moreover, after this grand competition, formal division into departments will begin. Of course, aside from our selection, you can also express your own preferences." Lu Xiaobu turned to look at the headmaster, "No issues, right, Dean of the Inner Court?"

"None!"

The headmaster gritted his teeth and said.

How could he have issues?!

Is the Literature College going to reject students?!

That would be nonsense!

"Alright then, students from the Violent Martial Class will temporarily serve as staff to register everyone’s cultivation level. The City Guard Army will assist!" Lu Xiaobu glanced at Ada.

Ada nodded in understanding.

"Remember, don’t give wrong reports. If you report too high and get yourself killed, you deserve it! If you underreport, pretending to be weak, I’ll kill you!" Lu Xiaobu’s cold words spread.

Instantly, those with sneaky thoughts were immediately discouraged!

They have no doubt that the ruthless Lu Xiaobu would indeed carry out his threats!

They firmly believe he would!

"Now, move out."

Lu Xiaobu voiced his final command.

Immediately, everyone began to move.

As time ticked away while Lu Xiaobu smoked.

Nanshan Academy’s size was relative.

In actuality, Nanshan Academy’s Outer and Inner Court only had about five hundred people combined.

After all, cultivators are one in ten thousand.

Just look at Linren City—counting Lu Xiaobu as an outsider and Song Yifei, the traitor, they only have five people.

Other cities might be a bit better, but not by much!

Many of them are specifically recruited locally by Nanshan City, even those with spirit roots below ten can come, get by, and reach Qi Cultivation Fifth or Sixth Layer to become a soldier in the City Guard Army.

So, after about three hours, the tally was complete.

"Report, Young Master, there are eighteen in the Foundation Establishment Stage, including two in the Late Stage, five in the Initial Stage, and the rest in the Initial Stage."

"Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, seventy-eight people."

"Qi Refining Eighth Level, sixty-two people."

"Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, eighty-nine people."

"..."

Ada began reporting the tallies in full detail.

Lu Xiaobu nodded as he listened.

The overall quality of Nanshan Academy wasn’t bad. Of course, this doesn’t reflect their fighting spirit, just their cultivation level.

If fighting spirit were considered, everyone here would be trash!

"Does the school have an arena?" Lu Xiaobu looked at the headmaster.

"Yes," the headmaster said dully.

He was feeling very down.

He used to feel frustrated about sharing power with Lu Xiaobu.

Turns out, he realized Lu Xiaobu never intended to share, he intended to monopolize power.

He couldn’t even go half and half.

"Alright. Ada, go ahead, have them draw lots based on cultivation and let them fight it out." Lu Xiaobu nodded.

"What about recovery?" Ada thought for a moment and asked.

For example, after the quarterfinals, can’t they all fight on with fatigued bodies?

"After each match, they can forfeit. Want to fight, fight; if not, don’t." Lu Xiaobu waved dismissively, "My purpose isn’t to determine ranking, I want to select suitable people."

"I understand." Ada nodded and went to execute the plan.

Soon, there was another wait.

After roughly another hour.

"Young Master, we’re ready, should we head over now?" Ada asked.

"Where’s my draw?" Lu Xiaobu asked.

"Huh? Are you participating too?" Ada’s mouth twitched.

You’re already the headmaster and still want to compete?

"Of course, I registered," Lu Xiaobu rolled his eyes, "I’m at Qi Cultivation Second Layer, draw one for me."

Ada: "..."

You’re at Qi Cultivation Second Layer?

Can you have some decency?!