Time flies, autumn leaves and winter comes.
On the arena of the academy, three stages were built. They were composed of stone and green Qing Mao Bamboo together with Gu worms. Beside the stage were tents, some for the healing of the wounded and the others filled with long tables and chairs for the elders and the clan leader to sit. There were also large banners filled with Swimword Gu.
There was a little snow in the sky.
The academy elder, clan leader and a few other clan elders were sitting below the tentage cover.
Fifty-seven students stood straight on the arena. Each of their noses were bright red from the weather, and every breath they took had steam coming out of their noses.
'Then the academy elder spoke: In a flash a year has ended. During this year you were trained in the academy and have started to grasp the qualities of a-' Forecasted a somewhat handsome lad with empty honey eyes.
"-Gu Master. Tomorrow, you will have the year end examination to test the fruits of your hard work! Not only will the clan leader and clan elders come personally to watch, your family elders and seniors will also come to observe to pick excellent performing students to join their small teams."
"Your performances tomorrow, will to a large extent affect your future. Getting first place, not only is it a hundred and fifty primeval stones, but you also get an advantage in picking Gu worms! Now, start the final cultivation check in your academic life!" Saying so, the academy elder nodded to a Gu Master beside him.
The female Gu Master , who was clad in the official navy blue rank 2 uniform, received the instructions and called out the name from the list:
'Gu Yue Jin-'
"-Zhu!"
A young girl walked towards the Gu Master with a nervous young girl had D-grade aptitude though she certainly was very stubborn. Repeatedly challenging Fang Yuan. Being repeatedly and consecutively put down. All these factors contributing to the clear resentment she had towards Fang Yuan and this hatred transferred to anyone who tried to help her. Perhaps it was an inferiority complex, just like Fang Zhen?
The female middle-aged Gu Master stretched out her hand, touching the young girl's abdomen. She closed her eyes to inspect her aperture, then opened her eyes and declared, "Gu Yue Jin Zhu, Rank one middle stage. Next, Gu Yue Peng."
Closing his eyes and leaning against the green bamboo walls of the academy's arena, the honey-eyed youth asked the question that haunted him eversince he transmigrated to this world. The prime question. The only question that mattered for now, a question so simple yet so hard to answer.
"How am I going to survive Fang Yuan and Bai Ning Bing?"
How was he going to survive a 500 years-old regressor and transmigrator? A successive regressor at that. One that would end up becoming a Venerable, destroying fate Gu and battling in brains and brawl against various previous Venerables at once. The only refinement path Venerable in the immemorable history of the Gu World. Someone who repeatly destroyed a millions of years-old reincarnator and crushed Heaven's will 's interventions.
A regressor that in his first life killed millions only to refine Spring Autumn Cicada and at his last was killing millions more. A demon incapable of having friends or feeling love or regret. An old monster who repeatedly killed those that trusted him only for 'getting in his way'. Fang Yuan is the prime suspect of causing the end of the Gu world.
Spectral Soul Demon Venerable destroying the sun, Fang Yuan enabling previous Reverends to revive, Fang Yuan killing millions of Central Continent's inhabitants so as to further weaken Heavenly Court.
In what way was he going to defeat a Ten Extreme Physique battle manic who had enough brains to actually win against Fang Yuan in a previous timeline and brawl to be valuable Shadow Sect subordinate? The successor of the dragonmen inheritance and a future rank 7 Gu Immortal. A person who is on par with Hei Lou Lan, Ying Wu Xie, Fairy White Rabbit and Wu Yi Hai.
'How am I going to be strong enough to defend my mind against heaven's will? To defend myself from iniquity. To bring fairness and equality to this world.'
So I repeat myself:
"How am I going to survive Fang Yuan and Bai Ning Bing?"
'Maybe I have to adapt to this world. A world made by a ruthless go-'
"Perhaps by not being so anxious, Brother Bai. We are going to rise as much as we possibly can in this final-term tournament."
Surprised you look backwards too see Fang Zhen, there smiling. His forever awkward grin though his posture certainly improved from the hunchback he had previous to his Clan Leader grooming. You gained his friendship through carefully placed jokes at Fang Yuan's expense and by capitalizing on the fact you talked to him on the Awakening Ceremony day, you simply invited him to lunch in your house and he surprisingly accepted.
Sure, we had our differences even more so when the Clan Leader and Fang Zhen's lackeys wanted to diminish my influence on him but we always came back to being friends. The fact I established myself a the 'anti-Fang Yuan' surely didn't hurt. As a transmigrator from Earth, my expertise was on human relations not hand-to-hand combat. On that world, individual forces were weak while collective forces reigned supreme.
Being able to 'freeze' and 'unfreeze' Fang Zhen's past in a sort of therapy certainly made you even more magnetic to the young man with the added plus of imparting on him your modern body training techniques and helping in his understanding of the Gu Master's world and its cruelty. He also helped you in fights and by being such a silly guilible guy.
He trusted you but you didn't trust him.
What? You would trust a guilible silly guy with your life and secrets?
"Brother Zhen, shouldn't you prepare for the tournament more seriously? I'm certain Sister Shen Cui wouldn't approve of your choice of clothing. Such an absolute lack of style." You jokingly say.
'Talking about Shen Cui, she is so overtly slippery that it it's a miracle Fang didn't realise her snake-oil seller antics. Meeting his uncle and aunt was one the most blatantly self-interested interactions I ever had. Fang Yuan was right to hate them in his first life. Poor Fang Zhen, what would he do without his aptitude?'
"Haha, as if Brother Bai was any better dressed like a prettyboy with this collar and long sleeves on your white robes and a ponytail. A ponytail, unforgivable."
"You are learning, craneboy. You are learning."
"Brother Bai, I always wanted to ask: why call me craneboy?"
"Because of your previous old man hunchback and because cranes are, like most birds, ugly as fuck at birth and really majestic when they mature."
"Brother Bai, I'm not sure if I should laugh or cry…" Said the younger of the Fang siblings, looking at me with tears in his eyes.
"Lets walk around a bit." You say, while rubbing your nose.
"Walk around where? We have to wait to be inspected for the tournament." Said Fang Zhen.
"Around the arena, obviously. This way we won't be far and we can hear the lady calling us."
He nods. And so you talk. Talk about his goal-setting according to the micro-goal setting philosophy. About his routine in general: when he wakes up, takes a cold bath, selects his clothing for the day, sets his goals, meditates then cultivates. He also has a dream diary, after you imprinted on him the importance of understanding one's dreams through the story of Daniel. When there are mystical Gu everywhere it is unequivocally easier to guide people by some story with magical elements than without those as they look down on the mortals.
You also talked about him learning some more advanced maths and a musical instrument. You recommended that he starts with a flute first. You taught him the memory palace and the latin alphabet then several memorization tricks from alphabet pegs and rhymes to the Major and Shaper systems with a single condition: keep it a secret. You didn't teach Ben System as he wasn't good enough with the Major one yet.
You weren't afraid of these techniques being revealed as you were sure they must have some sort of phonetical notation and they would probably consider them a mere mortal's techniques
'All within a year. I know I'm the world's best teacher and Fang Zhen is a genius.'
'Ha, jokes aside I still have to instill in him a heaven-defying countenance as in a world filled with myriad beasts, beast kings and desolate beast kings not even mentioning the aforementioned apocalypse brought by Fang Yuan. We first have to deal with Bai Ning Bing's detonation and the Gu Yue Ancestor betrayal.'
Around us, one after another, youngsters went up to check. Then they walked back down and returned to their group.
Their expressions varied, some were happy while others were upset.
The worst result was naturally Rank one initial stage, all being the D grade talents. A large number of the students were Rank one middle stage, and little of them were B grade, mostly C grades. The importance of grade can't be more delineated as even Fang Yuan had to increase his aptitude first to reach Gu Immortal realm.
'I know I seem like a Fang Yuan fangirl but you can't underestimate someone that repeatedly destroyed Venerables's arrangements.'
"Gu Yue Chi Cheng." The middle-aged female Gu Master called.
From the group, the shortest Gu Yue Chi Cheng puffed his chest and walked out.
After checking, the female Gu Master opened her eyes, "Gu Yue Chi Cheng, Rank one peak stage!"
Up till now, this was the first Rank one peak stage Gu Master.
The clan elders present turned their heads. The Clan Leader kept his eyes closed.
'He invested so much into Fang Zhen, just like me, and is waiting for a good ROI, just like me.'
Some elders recognised, saying lightly, "This is Chi Lian's grandson, having B grade talent, no wonder."
Outside the tent, the youngsters also commented.
"Chi Cheng is Rank one peak stage, I wonder if Mo Bei is too? They are rivals after all."
"Being able to advance to peak stage, they are all A and B grades. Sigh, we C and D grades encounter bitterness that cannot be envied."
"Hmph!" Gu Yue Mo Bei snorted, seeing Chi Cheng's proud expression, he was annoyed.
'Oh, Mo Bei, a fiery stubborn lad who had some capabilities but letting grudges go certainly weren't one of them . When I curbstomped him and his followers he had that look filled with maliciousness… Sure, I didn't completely cubstomp him and his friends as I only downed 4, including him, and had to depend on Chi Cheng's and Fang Zhen's intermediation for peace-keeping.'
Looking at Fang Zhen, I see him calmly watching as the events unfold. Progress.
"Gu Yue Mo Bei." Soon, the examiner called.
The horse-faced Mo Bei quickly walked out.
"Gu Yue Mo Bei, Rank one peak stage." With this declaration, he walked back and stared defiantly at Gu Yue Chi Cheng when returning.
"What childish display." You and Fang Zhen say at the same time, look at each other then grin.
"Gu Yue Fang Yuan." The middle-aged female Gu Master called.
Fang Yuan walked up expressionlessly. The reborn demon walked in tranquil manner, one step at a time, annihilating anyone who blocks his path. At this moment, Fang Zhen vibrated with hatred. Burning hatred towards his own brother, a hatred that would destroy his brother in an instant if allowed.
Soon after, she opened her eyes, looking at Fang Yuan in shock, before declaring, "Gu Yue Fang Yuan, Rank one peak stage!"
'Nothing new, looks like my presence won't change much in the book one.'You ponder then start once more playing about, guessing what are they going to say.
"Rank one peak stage, did I hear wrongly? Fang Yuan cultivated to this level?" The youngsters were shocked.
"Sigh, he's just lucky, having the Liquor worm to nurture his aperture. Even against the A and B grades, with his C grade he isn't at a disadvantage." Some youngsters said with envy.
Especially those C grade talents, they sourly said to console themselves, "This isn't much. The Liquor worm cannot refine Rank two primeval essence, Fang Yuan would no longer have such an advantage anymore."
"Even if he is peak stage, he is still a C grade, this is of no concern to us." Mo Bei and Chi Cheng stared at Fang Yuan, but quickly turned their attention to Fang Zheng's and Bai Jiade's direction, who was still waiting for his turn. In their hearts, only the A grade talent Fang Zheng and the B grade talent Gu Yue Chi Bai Jiade were competitors.
"Looks like its time, Brother Zhen."
"Time for what?"Asked Fang Zhen.
"Gu Yue Chi Bai Jiade." Said the female inspector.
Arriving at the stage he opened his arms and let a big yawn.
"I hope you are gentle, Big Sister."
Gentle?! Why is he making it seem so inappropriate?! Tsk, this scoundrel!
Most of the class laughed, releasing some of the tension in their bodies.
'And lastly: Gu Yue Fang Zhen'
"Brother, you've caught me by surprise. But from now on, watch carefully…" Fang Zheng looked at Fang Yuan walking down, his eyes shone and revealed an anticipating expression.
"Gu Yue Fang Zheng." The female Gu Master finally said.
"The A grade talent?" The clan elders focused their attention to Fang Zheng.
Fang Zheng walked out from the place you were before, while he could feel the pressure that these gazes were bringing him it didn't really affect him.
He walked in front of the female Gu Master.
She shut her eyes, and then abruptly opened her eyes, saying in shock, "Gu Yue Fang Zheng, cultivation level — Rank two initial stage!"
Boom.
The youngsters erupted into a wave of discussions.
"What, he reached Rank two?!"
"As expected of the A grade talent genius."
"Incredible, he left Mo Bei, Chi Cheng, and Fang Yuan in the dust."
"This Fang Zheng!" At once, Mo Bei and Chi Cheng stared at Fang Zheng in shock.
"Hehehe, actually higher than in my previous life…" Fang Yuan's eyelids drooped down as he laughed. He was not surprised, and after observing Fang Zheng's expression earlier, he could guess the result.
"A grade talent after all."
"The hope of our clan."
"This is the credit of clan leader's nurturing…"
The clan elders praised.
At once, Fang Zheng became the center of attention.
Half a year ago, Gu Yue Bo gave him a Jade Skin Gu and asked him to be the first person to advance to Rank two. He did it!
"Clan leader, I did not disappoint you, I did it! From now on, I will achieve even more, getting the approval of the clan elders and the people around me. Brother, I've left you behind, you are no longer the shadow in my heart. I, Gu Yue Fang Zheng, am no longer the one from back then!"
Fang Zheng yelled in his heart, his eyes shining with a kind of brilliance.
This brilliance, is called confidence!
'Confidence I helped to cultivate.' You think with a satisfaction you only have when successfully teaching someone.
A day passed.
The sun was bright after the snow passed.
Gu Masters streamed into the academy in the morning. Gu Master of all creeds, beliefs, clothings, eyecolors and, most importantly, dreams entered the academy gates. The Gu Masters that came to the arena were representatives of their respective groups to bring young blood into their individual assemblies and assess the performances of each student to then absorb them into their teams.
"The annual year end exam has begun again. Hehehe, I wonder if the scene I saw from more than a decade ago when I graduated will be seen again." A middle-aged Gu Master with long green hair cascading down his back stood outside the academy, reminiscing.
"Leader, get in, you love reminiscing." The young female Gu Master beside him had blood red lips, her hands placed in the pockets of her pants. There was a blade of grass in her mouth, and she rolled her eyes.
"Hehehe, Yao Hong, don't rush. We have to get in anyway. Since the clan leader had arranged it already, our new members have been decided long ago." The green haired Gu Master laughed.
"The A grade talent Fang Zheng?" The female Gu Master Gu Yue Yao Hong tutted in her mouth, saying unhappily, "The clan leader's idea is to get us to babysit him!"
"But this babysitting mission is not easy to accomplish." The green haired male Gu Master sighed, "Nevermind, let's go in."
As time passed, more and more Gu Masters entered the academy doors, and stood in the arena. There were male and female Gu Masters. There were young faces, middle-aged, and old people as well.
To the small groups, this was injecting fresh blood and expanding their group. To the newly joined members, under the guidance and teaching of the older members, they can swiftly adapt to the new environment and more effectively complete the clan missions and result in lesser deaths.
Gu Masters after graduating would come out and form small teams to complete the clan missions. The clan missions were given and classified by the Internal Affairs Hall. Some missions were dangerous, others not. The whole point was to groom and use. As how else would the clan receive the return of its investment?
The sun gradually rose, as the students entered the fray.
"So many people today." The youngsters proclaimed.
"Quickly see, that is Lord Qing Shu. He is our Gu Yue clan's number one person among the Rank two, and he is known for his mild and amiable temper." A person pointed at the green haired male Gu Master and shouted.
"Chi Shan senior is here too."
"That is the Mo family's little miss Mo Yan!"
Qing Shu, Chi Shan, and Mo Yan were the rising stars of the Gu Masters, known by all students.
"Sigh, their teams are too hard to get in. I am only D grade, and my vital Gu is a Gentle Silk Spider, I am meant to be a support staff." A youngster sighed, then asked his friend, "You?"
"Oh, I got it settled with relationships. Through the godson of my uncle's cousin's sister."
As the students observed the Gu Masters, Qing Shu, Chi Shan and Mo Yan also observed the students.
"Oh? There are two Gu Yue Fang Zhengs." Yao Hong saw Fang Yuan and Fang Zheng, shouting out subconsciously.
The green hair male Gu Master Gu Yue Qing Shu helplessly sighed, "Did you see the information I gave you yesterday? Fang Zheng has a twin brother, they look very similar in appearance, but his brother is only C grade talent."
"Oh so that's the case. I seem to have heard that the one who made poems when he was young was Fang Yuan? Are we getting him into the team?" Yao Hong patted her forehead with her palm, saying whatever she thought of.
Qing Mao shook his head, "The clan leader specifically mentioned, do not recruit him. He seems to be wanting to observe something. The brothers don't have a good relationship anyway. Even if we want to recruit him, Fang Yuan probably wouldn't join."
Yao Hong did not think much of it, muttering, "Among the groups, we are the publically acclaimed number one, joining us means a bright future. Any student would be interested. How could he be unwilling?"
Qing Shu laughed lightly, "That's because you don't know him, look at the information I sent you first."
Yao Hong pointed towards Bai Jiade,"Who is the one at Fang Zhen's side? What a curious junior, in a shirt and shorts in this cold."
Qing Shu displayed a curious glint in his eyes, "That's Chi Bai Jiade, another B-grade and someone who displays both cunning by worming himself into Fang Zhen's inner circle and martial prowess by being the one lasts the most in battle with Fang Yuan."
"Lasts the most? Is there a ranking for that?" Questioned Yao Hong.
Qing Shu sighed again,"Read the information clan leader gave to us."
At this time, the clan leader Gu Yue Bo, and the authoritative clan elders Gu Yue Chi Lian and Gu Yue Mo Chen entered, getting into the seats under the tentage.
"Not only the clan leader, but also Lord Chi Lian and Lord Mo Bei are attending this year."
Seeing this, not only the students but also the Gu Masters were excited, this did not happen in previous years.
"Nothing strange, Chi Lian and Mo Chen's grandsons are all in this year's class."
"Fang Zheng is the clan leader's successor, the hope of the future to go against Bai Ning Bing. The clan leader naturally has to observe carefully."
Discussions were aplenty among the people.
"Perform well brother." Mo Yan looked at Mo Bei among the people, silently praying in her heart. Her group had the most people, it was of the largest scale. Thus there were a bunch of Gu Masters around her, showing her imposing aura.
As her most intense rival, Gu Yue Chi Shan from the Chi faction was standing alone, his huge figure easily acting like a giant red tower in a sea of people, standing out extensively.
After checking out Chi Cheng, he retracted his vision.
With a speech from the clan leader, the year end exam began.
The three stages held fights at the same time.
At once, shouting noises, sounds of moonblades flying, and the sounds of punches and kicks as well as the discussions of the Gu Masters below the stages fused into a loud banter.
"This year's physical fighting skills is high." Soon, Yao Hong saw the difference.
"Hehehe, all thanks to Fang Yuan." Gu Yue Qing Shu laughed.
"What do you mean?" Yao Hong did not understand.
Qing Shu explained to her.
Yao Hong exclaimed in shock after listening, "Fang Yuan this lad, he's really daring, almost to the point of fearless. Hehehe, bullying even his own brother. This is interesting."
She looked towards Fang Yuan and Fang Zheng from the crowd, thinking internally — Which is the elder brother and which is the younger one?
"Next, Gu Yue Jin Zhu against Gu Yue Mo Bei." On the arena, the hosting Gu Master shouted.
Gu Yue Mo Bei leapt upwards, and Jin Zhu walked up the stage with a serious expression.
The two paid respects to each other and said no more, fighting at once. Moonblades danced in the air.
The two continued to shoot and at the same time, moving and evading nonstop.
Although a girl, Jin Zhu had good basic skills and was able to fight equally with Mo Bei for a while. But as time passed, her stamina could not keep up, and she started to be suppressed.
Finally, with her body full of sweat and having no energy left, she surrendered.
Mo Bei on the other hand was not even fazed.
'Fang Yuan is probably deducing which Gu is each of the participants using so as to best prepare for a battle against them. Two can play the same game. Gathering information is crucial in any endeavor one desires to take. Only through hardwork and preparation can one march through Heavens and Earth unscathed.'Foresaw Bai Jiade/you.
'He probably has the Yellow Camel Longhorn Beetle.'
Below the stage, Fang Yuan observed, quickly seeing through Mo Bei.
Fang Yuan had six Gu worms, but that was an exception. Among the people of his age, they all had one or two Gu worms.
Not only because of the financial stress of feeding Gu worms, but also because the Gu worm's usage needed constant practice to accumulate experience.
Greed for more would backfire. The students only started interacting with Gu worms, and just began on their cultivation journey. Two Gu worms were enough for them to practice.
Only an exception like Fang Yuan with his rich experience from his previous life, could easily grasp every Gu worm that comes into possession and use them to the very best he can.
The exam continued.
"Damn, jumping like a rabbit!" On another stage, a youngster angrily shouted, "Gu Yue Chi Cheng, you're not a man, do you dare to fight with me physically?!"
"Tsk, only a fool would fight close range with you." On the stage, Gu Yue Chi Cheng laughed in disdain. He used the Scarlet Pill Cricket Gu and jumped around, his body being very agile.
His opponent only had a Flower Boar Gu. Even if he could temporarily raise his strength by one boar, it was useless. Chi Cheng would not go hand to hand with him.
Finally, he got hit by a moonblade from Chi Cheng and lost too much blood, retiring from the fight.
The healing Gu Masters below the stage quickly rushed up and treated his injuries.
As time passed, more and more students were mercilessly eliminated, and many youngsters also started to show their abilities.
Chi Cheng, Mo Bei, Fang Yuan, Fang Zheng, Bai Jiade...
Until noon.
The D grade talents were all eliminated. They had limited talent and all chose support-type Gu worms for production line or transport, which suited their lives. Thus, they had little help in battles.
"Little junior sister, your vital Gu is a Life Breath Grass right, my group needs a healer Gu Master."
"Senior, I wish to join your group, my vital Gu is a Moonlight Gu."
"Sorry, we are not lacking any attack-type Gu Master."
The small groups quickly recruited newbies, and the students also chose the groups they wanted.
The fights on the stage did not have much visual appeal, and after a few rounds, there were not many highlights, it was even boring. This was because most people chose the Moonlight Gu, and to most people, the fight would start with shooting moonblades. Whoever expended their primeval essence first would lose.
If both parties had no more primeval essence, they would fight with punches and kicks. At the end, one will fall.
Be it students, Gu Masters, or clan elders, they got bored watching and some were about to fall asleep.
Until evening, there were only less than ten students left on the stage.
"Finally ending." Some Gu Masters lifted their spirits, shrugging off the sleepiness.
At this moment, the Gu Master shouted, "Next round, Gu Yue Fang Zheng vs Gu Yue Mo Bei!"
Fang Zheng and Mo Chen both walked up the stage.
"Fang Zheng, don't think that I will lose just because you have Rank two cultivation! Today I will challenge and beat a higher realm." Mo Bei gritted his teeth, his expression solemn, cheering for himself in his heart. Against the Rank two Fang Zheng, he indeed felt a strong sense of pressure.
"Come." Fang Zheng roared, rushing out ferociously.
Mo Bei's heart jumped, this Fang Zheng wasn't acting according to plan. Normally, they would first shoot moonblades before using hand to hand combat. But this time, he actually rushed up immediately, and wants to fight physically?
"Isn't he afraid of getting injured by my moonblade when exchanging punches and kicks?" Mo Bei was perturbed.
He was naturally not worried for Fang Zheng's safety, but knew that if they engaged in close combat, with such a short distance if Fang Zheng shot a moonblade, it was unavoidable.
Mo Bei quickly took a step back, attempting to pull some distance. At the same time, he shot out a moonblade with a flick of his wrist.
Fang Zheng was unfazed, taking a tumble and avoiding the moonblade, continuing his pursuit. At the same time, a lump of lunar energy collected in his palm.
Mo Bei looked at the moonlight in his hands that hasn't been fired and felt tense in his heart, quickly taking steps back.
Although he worked hard in close combat and also trained his moonblade, he was still inferior to Fang Zheng who was nurtured personally by the clan leader.
Mo Bei was not suited to this style of combat, and quickly fell into disadvantage.
"Eh? That side is interesting." The battle on this arena attracted much attention.
"They're actually fighting so closely, this Fang Zheng has guts." Yao Hong could now discern who is Fang Yuan and Fang Zheng. Fang Yuan had a cold expression and emitted an aura of maturity, while Fang Zheng was steel-willed, radiating a sunny aura.
"It must be the clan leader's teaching. Normally when students fight, they would be ten meters apart. Further than this distance and the moonblade would dissipate. If they fought closer than this distance, the students would not react in time." Gu Yue Qing Shu's gaze shone, "Fang Zheng's battle distance now has shrunk to six meters, but his ability to avoid the moonblade is proficient. It seems that not only is the clan leader helping Fang Zheng, but Fang Zheng also put in some hard work and went through much hardship."
"Little brother!" Mo Yan seeing Mo Bei forced into a corner by Fang Zheng, showed worry and panic on her face. She really wanted to go in and help out, giving Fang Zheng a good beating.
Chi Shan however was expressionless, only watching and not speaking. After Fang Zheng got close to Mo Bei and shortened the distance to six meters, he no longer got closer, but used the Moonlight Gu and entered a firing contest.
Mo Bei tried hard to improvise. His actions were in a mess, and many times he was almost hit by the moonblades, constantly in danger.
Fang Zheng on the other hand, already had his winning formula.
Even if he could not evade in time, he still had the Jade Skin Gu, and as long as he uses the jade green glow in time, he would be able to block the moonblade.
Seeing how Mo Bei was defenselessly beaten by himself, Fang Zheng's thoughts flew back to a time in the past.
Under the moonlight, the clan leader taught him the evasion movements step by step, unreservedly imparting him all the experience he had.
"Clan leader, I will not let you down." Fang Zheng's eyes shimmered with hope, he was getting braver as he fought!
"Fang Zheng, you have the talent and the endurance, studiously training. The result is all because of your blood and sweat. This is the fruits of your hard work, continue like this, Fang Zheng. Using this aura, go and show your brilliance!" Under the tentage, the clan leader excitedly cheered on inwardly, even though he looked like he was quietly watching the fight, his lips curled into a smile.
Although Mo Bei struggled furiously, resisting adamantly, but after fifteen minutes, his entire body was full of injuries, the blood oozing out and dyeing his shirt red.
The organizing Gu Master, upon seeing such a scene, announced, "The victory goes to Gu Yue Fang Zheng."
"I haven't lost yet!" Mo Bei shouted loudly, his entire bloodbathed body wavering in the air. But after struggling to no end, he was forced to receive treatment by the healing Gu Masters.
"A battle of such an intensity is already beyond the graduating standard."
"An A grade talent, is after all a genius."
"I heard he received personal guidance from the clan leader, can he not be amazing?"
Seeing such a result, the Gu Masters below the stage praised endlessly.
'We will see if I will fight Chi Cheng, Fang Yuan, Fang Zhen or some nameless nobody.'Thought Bai Jiade while leaning at his familiar spot at the arena bamboo barrier.
Gu Yue Fang Zheng panted as he walked down the stage. Three Gu Masters came to him and healed him, while also providing free primeval stones to allow him to quickly recover his primeval essence.
After resting for a while, he recovered to his peak condition and ascended the stage again.
This time, he was against Gu Yue Chi Cheng.
Chi Cheng looked at Fang Zheng, laughing dryly, "Very good! Fang Zheng, you defeated Mo Bei that rascal, if I defeat you now, it would be killing two birds with one stone."
He seemed very confident.
Fang Zheng's lips remained tight, as he said nothing but rushed towards him.
"Dragonpill cricket Gu!" Chi Cheng's thought flashed, and immediately an orange red-coloured glow came from both his legs. He leapt lightly and instantly retreated ten meters away.
The distance that Fang Zheng had just shortened was immediately lengthened.
"Hehehe." Chi Cheng got smug and laughed, "Fang Zheng, you have no speed increasing Gu, and with your two legs, you cannot catch me. Although this stage isn't big, it is enough for me to manoeuvre. Your tactic might have worked on Mo Bei, but against me it is ineffective."
"Is that so?" Fang Zheng stopped his movements and stood on the spot, staring intently at Chi Cheng.
He smiled, his eyes showing iron will, shouting loudly, "Continue dodging like that, but everytime you use the Dragonpill cricket Gu, you have to use a certain amount of primeval essence. You have merely Rank one peak stage green copper primeval essence, but I am already at Rank two red steel primeval essence, three times your endurance. Your talent is inferior to me as well. At the end, you would run out of primeval essence and the loser will be you!"
"You!" Chi Cheng was shocked, he only saw his advantage but did not notice his weakness. Right now, he could not help but agree with Fang Zheng, and his fighting spirit dampened.
"What, Fang Zheng is Rank two?!" The surrounding Gu Masters gasped. The examination results were only obtained the day before, thus they were only spread among certain people, so most of the crowd did not know about it yet.
"An A Grade talent no doubt, amazing, this Fang Zheng might really be the rising star of our clan."
"Bai clan has that Bai Ning Bing, he is really too powerful. If Fang Zheng can grow up, he might be able to resist Bai Ning Bing."
"This lad is interesting. Getting to Rank two in the academy and with such solid basic skills, this is such an uncommon scene. No wonder the clan leader poured so much effort into him," Yao Hong muttered.
Qing Shu replied, "The clan leader's guidance is only part of it, don't look down on this lad. Ever since he survived the assassination incident, he has become very hardworking, cultivating to the best of his limits, he is a good seedling, with both talent and hardwork. If he can grow up…, sigh, I feel like my burden is increasing."
"Hehehe." Clan leader Gu Yue Bo laughed lightly.
Chi Cheng's weak nature was analyzed by him to Fang Zheng. Now that he saw Fang Zheng using it to his advantage, Gu Yue Bo was very pleased.
"It seems that Fang Zheng is this year's number one." Beside the clan leader, Gu Yue Mo Chen said.
Gu Yue Chi Lian snorted, staring at the scene intently. He obviously wished for his grandson to win and defeat Fang Zheng, that way he would win honour for the Chi faction. But things do not go as he wished, and on the stage after getting demoralized, Chi Cheng could no longer display his 100% ability against Fang Zheng, and made continuous mistakes.
Eventually, Chi Cheng was caught with a fatal flaw, and was throw out of the stage mid-air by a moonblade's momentum, and gravely injured on his chest.
"Gu Yue Fang Zheng wins!" Gu Master announced.
Gu Yue Chi Lian's face was black.
At once, Fang Zheng was famous, getting all the attention from the clan people.
"Fang Zheng beat Mo Bei and Chi Cheng simultaneously with wits and courage, it seems he is the first place this year," Some people praised.
"Makes sense, I think well of him as well. Too bad he cannot join our group." As the groups choose students, students are also choosing groups. A seeded student like Fang Zheng was already long booked.
"Fang Zheng is the clan leader's faction, while Mo Bei, Chi Cheng are the Mo faction, Chi faction's future leaders. This way, it seems that the Gu Yue Clan would be heavily dominated by the clan leader faction, suppressing the two clan elders." Some people could see even further.
On the other two stages, the battles continued.
Fang Zheng walked down the stage long ago, hearing the people's praises, his heart roaring as he felt himself being reborn.
Different, it was very different from before.
His heart was filled with the excitement of recognition, the anticipation of being appreciated, and the joy of being commended. A gust of winter wind blew, and although he felt the chilly wind, Fang Zheng could only feel the sense of warmth like the summer day.
"Gu Yue Fang Yuan against Gu Yue Chi Bai Jiade!"The announcer exclaimed.
Both quietly climbed up the stage and without even paying respects to each other they got closer to each other around a single meter of distance and exchanged moonblades. With both dodging by a hair's width, Bai Jiade activates his special Gu. The only advantage he got over Fang Yuan other than his mostly invalidated otherworldly knowledge.
'Ghostly Bark Gu'
"What a bunch of maniacs, fighting at such close distance from each other." Mo Yao glanced with schadenfreude at seeing two Mo family's enemies fight each other in a perilous struggle.
"This Fang Yuan and Bai Jiade are excessively daring!" Yao Hong shouted.
"Looks like Brother Bai can dance between the moonblades better than I. Fang Yuan, Brother Bai, I will surpass you both!" Declared Fang Zhen.
Chi Cheng and Mo Bei stared with their mouths wide open, looking at the two participants dodging every single moonblade in an impossible manner.
You got this Gu through sheer luck by repeatedly trying to refine a Gu based on chemistry and only in the end mixing the Gu with earthling's chemistry. Absurd sheer luck gave Bai Jiade this. Considering luck is a measurable force in Gu Zhen Ren, You must have expended it greatly. There is also the mind-influencing heaven's will. You already prepared a external memory palace, or memory library considering its size, to check for your goals and memories. You didn't dare to make it too explicit like a diary as you were sure wisdom path Gu Masters or some specific Gu worms could easily decipher it.
A ball of blue flurescent light rotated around Bai Jiade in a changing trajectory. This new unknown Gu made Fang Yuan immediately wary. Something Bai Jiade tried to capitalize by setting the fight's rhythm. To which Fang Yuan counter-attacked by throwing a moonblade towards the light ball and advancing again, exploiting my distraction to control the ball as to change its path in the middle of the way.
"So this is the new Gu some student refined. Is Bai Jiade the said student?" Pondered Chi Shan.
"Mo Bei couldn't deal with a moonblade 6 meters away. Imagine dealing with one at one meter."
Mo Bei gritted his teeth,'I will repay your humiliation a 100 fold, Bai Jiade.'
"A brand new Gu. Ghostly Bark, lets see its power." Said some elder under the tentage.
When got close enough you detonated the light ball, causing temporary blindness in those watching and a sound similar to a dog bark to resound. Taking advantage of this you strike at Fang Yuan, who can apparently hear your steps as he expertly rolls out of your way repeatedly.
The noise from the audience stopped, they were all captivated by the battle on the stage.
Deciding to lead him to try to wear him down. You retreat and try to exchange moonblades, which he easily dodges. You then decide to copy his moonblade stance and look more attently at his shoulder.
The pair of you went forward at same time, to end this fight.
'He only has enough primeval essence for another moonblade. He is currently only a grade C."
He throws a moonblade and in sequence punches towards your stomach. A punch you dodge to the side and prepare to launch a moonblade. He then proceed to utterly ignore the moonblade forming in your hand and punches towards my face. Then you dodge you get unbalanced.
Seizing this opportunity he wraps the arm where my Moonlight Gu is and executes a shoulder throw. Making you almost fall flat on the ground if not for your quick roll. Quickly following behind you, he attempts to sucker punch you again but this time you chose to sacrifice my head's comfort for a lasting hit.
You use one arm to defend against this hit from a teenager who has the strength of a bear. You feel searing pain as you feel the bones in your arm crack. The powerful momentum throwing you in the air. But you don't stop the motion of the moonblade.
It launches in the air. And Fang Yuan expressionlessly trades his left arm for it. No expression of pain. Nothing.
He then proceeds to pummel you, as you are on the ground and incapacitated in one arm.
Bai Jiade faints
'I at least got a hit on this old monster.' Being his last thought before fainting.
"Looks like Fang Yuan's battle talent is greater."
"Last match, Gu Yue Fang Zheng vs Gu Yue Fang Yuan!" A while later, an announcer shouted.
"Oh, interesting."
"To think that at the end, it is a showdown between brothers."
"Fang Zheng…" Seeing this, the clan leader's smile faded slightly, "The greatest obstacle in your heart is your brother Fang Yuan. Go ahead and defeat him, you have red steel primeval essence while also having the Jade Skin Gu. With both offense and defense, you have the greatest advantage. Break apart this obstacle in your way, and you shall be reborn!"
The final match finally started.
The two brothers stood on the same arena, staring at each other.
The last remaining sunrays were like blood…
The light of the sunset was like a luxurious carpet for the arena.
Two very similar faces.
The little brother's fighting spirit burned on, while the older brother's gaze was deep as the abyss.
"Brother…" Fang Zheng's fists were clenched as he stared intently at Fang Yuan, speaking with a firm voice," Admit defeat! I am already Rank two, and I have over 80% red steel primeval essence. Your green bronze primeval essence is only 44%, you have no chance."
Fang Yuan lightly looked at his brother, "You are surely clear about my primeval essence. But it's better if you don't spout nonsense. If primeval essence can decide the victory, what's the point of fighting?"
Fang Zheng was stunned, but soon he raised his spirits, and his vigor could be seen burning in his eyes.
In truth, in the deepest part of his heart, he also did not want Fang Yuan to admit defeat. But Fang Yuan was his older brother after all, thus in view of their relationship he had to say it.
If not, that would be too cruel.
"Since big brother is so determined, then I have no choice but to attack!" Before he finished his sentence, Fang Zheng rushed towards Fang Yuan.
"This again!" Below the stage, Mo Bei looking at this scene, gnashed his teeth. He made up his mind to harshly train himself after going back and return this humiliation thousandfold to Fang Zheng!
Fang Yuan rapidly rushed at Fang Zhen, twisting his body to avoid the moonblades thrown at him. His expression was cold, without a single hint of animosity or aggression. But in his silence, there was an aura of absolute iciness emitting from him.
Fang Zhen also advanced forward, mechanically launching moonblades at his older brother.
Fang Yuan took fluid steps that were one after another, his body extremely agile. He moved intensely, and every time he managed to avoid the moonblades with no margin for error.
The moonblades and Fang Yuan brushed past each other. From time to time there was a blue light that would reflect upon Fang Yuan's face. His cold expression remained as it was without any change, and each time he narrowly evaded death, showing his extreme battle talent!
The clan leader and clan elders all showed a serious expression.
How did he do it? Numerous students had a giant question mark on their heads.
Hmph, Fang Yuan who had 500 years of battle experience, how can he be compared to Fang Zheng who was only taught for a year by a Rank four Gu Master?
In Fang Yuan's eyes, Fang Zheng was as thin as a clear stream. No matter how the stream flowed, or turned its way among the mountain rocks, he could see through it clearly to the bottom of the river.
The moonblade's every attack was not instant, it needed a process. Fang Zheng had to flick his wrist, and that was the greatest foretelling.
In Fang Yuan's eyes, Fang Zheng's shoulder movement, the movement of his wrist, every step he took provided a large amount of information. Fang Zheng's every attack, evasion and dodging was easily seen through by Fang Yuan, even as to what was going on in Fang Zheng's head, Fang Yuan could guess to a degree.
Fang Zheng's mind right now was flabbergasted!
Fang Yuan was the obstacle in his heart for more than ten years, the shadow quickly expanding into darkness, dragging him into the abyss.
The nervous emotion made him forget to use the Jade Skin Gu. Fang Yuan's strong approach caused him to panic and he was unable to regain his tempo, thus not allowing him time to think.
This was the difference in experience, this was the difference between inside knowledge!
In Fang Yuan's perspective, his inside information was even more important than the Spring Autumn Cicada, it was his greatest reliance.
He was able to not rely on the clan leader, clan leader, family, friends, or Gu worms.
He had always and only relied on himself!
In this world, only oneself is the most reliable!
Those teammates and battle partners, they were just the masks of weaklings, the excuse to anticipate help from others.
He finally reached near Fang Zheng!
Bam.
Fang Yuan's punch was pulled from a hidden angle, smashing right into Fang Zheng's stomach.
Fang Zheng's body curled as the force of the fist almost caused him to vomit. He quickly protected his head with his arms and took a large step back. At the crucial moment, it showed his steady basic skills.
"Where is he?" Fang Zheng's eyes stared wide, looking around from the gap between his arms, trying to find Fang Yuan's location.
"Behind!" With this thought, Fang Zheng felt a strong force at his waist.
He lost his center of gravity and fell on the ground.
But Fang Zheng had gone through tough training. With this movement he flipped around on the ground and at the same time, shot out a moonblade from his palm towards his back.
This movement was the battle experience imparted by the clan leader.
If it was a normal person, they might follow closely behind Fang Zheng. If they could not react in time, they would be hit by the moonblade. Even if the moonblade did not hit, they would be forced back.
But who was Fang Yuan? Even Gu Yue Bo could not compete with him in terms of experience.
Fang Yuan moved steadily, not giving chase. Instead, he moved in a circle and got near to Fang Zheng. The moonblade only managed to hit air.
Fang Zheng thought he was able to pull some distance and quickly stood up. He was about to reorganise himself but he suddenly heard a swoosh sound.
"This is the gust of a punch!" At that split second, Fang Zheng had such a thought.
Immediately after, he was harshly hit in the ear by Fang Yuan's fist.
Bam.
He immediately felt his vision darken, and a strong sense of dizziness caused him to lose balance, completely collapsing on the ground.
He sprawled on the ground for over two breath's time, and finally he recovered slightly. His vision became clearer, seeing Fang Yuan's two feet right beside him.
He suddenly understood how ugly his situation was. He was sprawled on the ground like a dog while Fang Yuan stared at him from that high position.
"Damn it!" Fang Zheng was furious and tried to get up.
Under everyone's eyes, Fang Yuan lifted his right leg and stepped down firmly.
Bam.
Fang Zheng's head was harshly stepped on, like a rock hitting the stage, making a loud sound.
"Fuck!" Fang Zheng raged and tried to get up again.
Fang Yuan stared coldly, trampling down once again.
Bam.
Fang Zheng's head hit the stage again. His scalp knocked open and blood bled nonstop.
"Damn! Damn it!" Fang Zheng's teeth were about to be crushed from his clenching, and the rage in his chest burned through his entire body. He raised his head again, trying to get up.
Bam.
Fang Yuan's third step came down. This time he continued to step on his head, not letting go. Under the immense force, Fang Zheng's face was harshly squeezed on the stage floor.
Fang Zheng's face was almost deformed, and he breathed raggedly, struggling to no avail. He felt that on his head, there was a huge rock that would not move no matter how he struggled.
"Right, how could I forget, I have the Moonlight Gu!" Under the despair, Fang Zheng's inspiration struck, and he thought of the Moonlight Gu.
His right palm gathered moonlight again.
But how could Fang Yuan not notice?
With a light sound, he shot out a moonblade onto Fang Zheng's right palm.
Argh!
Fang Zheng cried out, the immense pain sending his body into a spasm like he was struck by lightning.
His palm was almost pierced through by Fang Yuan, showing his white bones. The Moonlight Gu on his palm was already struck a great blow, it was on the brink of death!
"These two brothers really aren't on good terms," Yao Hong mumbled.
"This Fang Yuan is too cruel, treating his brother like this," many people frowned unhappily.
"Fang Yuan is too savage, extorting our primeval stones for an entire year! Now he's treating his brother like this," the students gritted their teeth. Fang Yuan's coldness forced out their hatred towards a common enemy.
"Fang Zheng, stand up, stand up! Defeat Fang Yuan." Some unknown student shouted.
"Defeat Fang Yuan, defeat Fang Yuan!" Instantly, many youngsters shouted.
"This Fang Yuan, is indeed a hated person." Mo Yan snorted, enjoy his predicament.
"Fang Zheng, hang in there, stand up! Defeat this monster Fang Yuan!"
"Fang Zheng, stand up. We're with you."
"Fang Zheng, you can do it, you can do it!"
The crowd cheered on fiercely, and sounds of encouragement entered Fang Zheng's ears.
Huff! Huff! Huff! Huff!
Fang Zheng gasped heavily. As the sounds entered his heart it gave him an unimaginable strength!
The scenes of the past played in his head.
On the streets, the clansmen's comments.
"That's Fang Yuan, the future genius, he is not to be underestimated!"
"Who's that behind him?"
"Oh, probably his brother, who knows what his name is."
Uncle and aunt laughed, "Fang Yuan, now the entire village is discussing the new poem you wrote! This is very good, uncle and aunt are proud of you."
Fang Yuan waved his hand, saying calmly, "I only made those on a whim."
Uncle and aunt nodded, saying to Fang Zheng, "Learn well from your brother, if you are half as talented as your brother, we would not have to worry."
Under the moonlight, deep in the courtyard.
Clan leader Gu Yue Bo looked at Fang Zheng, saying gently, "Fang Zheng, have confidence. You must find your purpose, believe in yourself."
"But, sir clan leader…"
Gu Yue Bo patted his shoulders, encouraging, "The shadow in your heart, others cannot dispel it for you. You can only rely on yourself. I await that day."
The night before the year end exam.
Shen Cui looked at Fang Zheng with love in her gaze under the lamp lights, "Young master, I believe that you can get number one. I have always believed it! Work hard!"
The morning before departure.
Uncle and aunt stood at the doorstep, "Fang Zheng, after the year end exam, you would be leaving the academy. Seeing your growth, we are very happy! Go, go and show everyone the strength of an A grade!"
And…
Under the setting sun, in a dark corner, a female classmate cried profusely, "The allowance is only three primeval stones, but Fang Yuan snatched a piece away, leaving me with two. I am almost unable to feed my Moonlight Gu at this rate."
Fang Zheng's heart softened, "This is my primeval stone, I'll lend it to you."
The female classmate took the primeval stone, saying with tears, "Fang Zheng, you are too nice, please defeat your brother and end his tyranny in the academy!"
Fang Zheng was silent.
A bunch of classmates appeared in front of him.
"Fang Zheng, you are an A grade talent, you can do it."
"Fang Yuan is too much, constantly bullying us, you are our only hope."
"Fang Zheng, from today onwards, we're with you, we will always support you!"
"Everyone…" Fang Zheng observed the surroundings, seeing the concerned pairs of eyes, and felt extremely touched.
Everyone…
Everyone has expectations of me.
My classmates, uncle, aunt, Shen Cui, and sir clan leader!
Everyone is waiting for me, looking at me, supporting me…
How can I lose? How can I fall here? How can I!
Boom, boom, boom, boom.
His heart pounded in his chest, and Fang Zheng's eyes shone with brilliance.
I cannot fall here!
I will dispel the shadow and stand up!
Fang Zheng's fists were tightly clenched, no longer feeling any pain at this point. He felt a lion in his chest, awakening from its sleep and opening its huge mouth to roar!
Hot-blood boiled in his body.
Stand up, stand up!
Break the shadows, break the darkness!
"ARGHHHHHHHHH!" Fang Zheng opened his mouth wide to shout, his body starting to emit a green jade light.
"What's that?" The crowd silenced.
"Jade Skin Gu!" Someone shouted.
Bam!
The students roared towards the heavens.
"Fang Zheng, you can do it!"
"Fang Zheng, we have your back!"
Finally only one last cheer remained —"Stand up! Stand up!"
"Everyone….. I can hear your voices." Fang Zheng clenched his fist, his teeth almost crushed. Fang Yuan's pressure was no longer so imposing, he could finally get up, slowly and steadily.
The shouting intensified.
"He's burning with anger!"
"He's going to do a comeback."
Gu Masters hearing such cheers and excitement from the crowd, were all starting to feel moved.
"That's right, Fang Zheng, that's right! Stand up, stand up, abandon the past, dispel the shadow and stand up, you will become a new person!" Clan leader's eyes shone with bright light as he cheered Fang Zheng on in his heart.
"Jade Skin Gu…" Fang Yuan's eyelids drooped. He pulled back his leg and saw Fang Zheng stand up slowly, the Jade Skin Gu's radiance turning his face green.
Fang Zheng had always been hiding this trump card up till now and did not reveal it to anyone, thus nobody knew about it.
"Fang Zheng got up!" The crowds' cheers exploded.
"He stood up!" Clan leader was moved, uncontrollably standing up from his seat. At this moment, he saw the rise of an A grade talent! He saw the future of the Gu Yue clan!
"I stood up, brother, I will defeat you!" Fang Zheng's eyes burned with determination, his entire body enveloped in bright green light like he was wear a jade armor!
"Oh wow, this defense, even the moonblade can't pierce it. It seems Fang Zheng wins." Yao Hong raised her brows, blowing a whistle.
"Indeed, even with the Little Light Gu's reinforcement, hitting on this barrier, it would only cause Fang Zheng's primeval essence to be consumed faster. But comparing primeval essence expenditure, Fang Yuan is no match for Fang Zheng. After this match, Fang Zheng is going to rise!" Qing Shu laughed lightly.
"Fang Zheng had a Jade Skin Gu, but only used it now. It seems Fang Yuan's earlier attacks confused him. But now, victory is already waving towards him." Mo Yan folded her arms, her gaze slightly uncertain.
Time seem to have paused.
On the stage, the brothers faced each other.
The two's distance was so close yet so far.
Fang Zheng's firm determination, Fang Yuan's eternal indifference.
"Little brother…" He looked at Fang Zheng peacefully, his lips curling into a smirk, "Thinking of defeating me, you're still far from it."
He raised his right hand, his right arm flexing, pulling into a bow shape.
"Big brother, you've lost!" Fang Zheng felt amused in his heart seeing Fang Yuan's raised fist.
As long as he had primeval essence, even with the Little Light Gu's reinforcement, the moonblade could not break the jade colour barrier, not to mention his fist? Unless he used the Flower Boar Gu or the Brute Force Longhorn Beetle Gu to raise his strength. But even so, he would need a defensive type Gu…
Fang Yuan did not say anything, but he used his fist to give the most straightforward answer.
The next moment, the right fist flew in the air and hit Fang Zheng harshly on the cheeks.
Bam!
After a loud crash, blood spilled as the jade light smashed to bits like broken mirror fragments dancing in the sky before vanishing.
"What?!" Fang Zheng was hit by such a shock once again, and after a stunned moment, his neck was almost broken as he hurriedly retreated.
Fang Yuan followed up closely, using a bow step and raising his left fist, pulling back and striking again upwards!
Bam!
Fang Zheng's other half of his face was hit by the impact, his head rising high up with blood and broken jade light flying in the air.
Bam, bam, bam!
He took three steps backwards, his ears buzzing as a dizziness ten times greater than before assaulted him.
"How can this… be!" His vision darkened, and he collapsed on the arena —
Plop.
Fang Zheng fell on the ground, the light dissipating on his body as he fainted in the next moment.
The shouts and cheers came to an abrupt end.
The happy, excited expressions of the students were still glued on their faces, unable to change due to such a shock.
The entire arena was silent.
Fang Yuan's fists were bloody, to the point his bloody finger bones could be seen. Drops of blood fell and dripped on the stage.
Swoosh…
A cold winter wind blew, freezing away all the hot-bloodedness.
Fang Yuan's hair wavered in the air as he stood still on the stage. It was almost as if the heavily injured person with both his fists almost crippled was not him!
He looked coldly at the surroundings with a calm expression.
Everyone was silent.
In the tentage, the clan leader was still standing, staring dumbfoundedly.
"Sorry, I've let you all disappointed," Fang Yuan said lightly.