The Contest Resumes

After a brief silence, a suppressed murmur of awe rose among the disciples of the Life School.

They witnessed firsthand how Chen Fan disregarded those readily available spiritual treasures and how he made the guardian beasts of the Undying Realm submit to him.

"That's just like my junior Junior Fellow Apprentice's style; ordinary things don't even catch his eye."

One disciple exclaimed sincerely, his eyes filled with fervor.

"That's right, he always wants the best. That Jade-Eyed Golden-Pupil Beast is like a kitten in front of him, and most importantly... Junior Fellow Apprentice has only been in the Star River Martial Academy for a year!"

The surrounding disciples nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at the bored child in the center of the field.

Beyond the Star Domain, Lin Xuanqing listened to the abruptly stopped questioning Divine Thoughts and felt the stiffness and shock emanating from the nine illusory figures. Finally, he couldn't help but burst into a hearty laugh.

"Haha! Gentlemen, what do you think?"

His gaze was sharp as he swept over the remarkable faces of the other nine Chief Instructor, his smugness and boastfulness undisguised.

"Is my Xiao Fan worthy of your approval?"

The nine mentors were frozen in their Divine Thoughts, speechless, as if someone had grabbed their throats.

Lin Xuanqing was too lazy to say anything more to them. He released all the pent-up anger that had been building up inside him for a year, and felt completely refreshed.

With a thought, his majestic voice resounded throughout the entire grotto of the World Tree.

"The Undying Realm Competition has ended! Next, the Seventh Grade Immortal Realm Competition will begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the light on the platform began to flow again.

This time, only eight figures were teleported up.

The leader, dressed in a blue robe, had a gentle and refined face and an aura that was profound and imposing. He was none other than Wen Yuan, Star River Level Student of the Life School.

Below the stage, Chen Fan's eyes, which had been listless the whole time, finally lit up the moment he saw Wen Yuan appear.

"Start!"

With Lin Xuanqing's command, the competition erupted instantly.

However, the situation on the field was one-sided.

The air in Wen Yuan is warm and gentle, yet it seems to contain a vast and boundless ocean of life.

He didn't unleash any earth-shattering supernatural powers; facing the charging opponent, he simply flicked his wrist in mid-air.

Wherever the fingertips pass, the opponent's surging life force will instantly become unbalanced, losing one-tenth of their strength, collapsing to the ground and losing all fighting ability.

Throughout the entire competition, Wen Yuan strolled leisurely, using only eight fingers from beginning to end.

The eight Senior Fellow Apprentice, who were considered strong even in the Immortal Realm, were defeated without any suspense.

Chen Fan stared at his Senior Fellow Apprentice on the stage, who appeared calm and collected. Beneath that calm exterior lay a powerful presence that was enough to make him take the situation seriously.

For the first time in a long time, a fighting spirit called longing rekindled within him.

"That's interesting..."

He muttered something under his breath.

On the high platform, Lin Xuanqing looked at his two disciples, one who had perfectly won the Betting Agreement and the other who had easily suppressed his peers. His smile grew even brighter, and he was about to announce the successful conclusion of the competition.

At that very moment!

A sudden change has occurred!

Beyond the Star Domain, the nine majestic phantoms that had previously been merely observing instantly solidified!

They disregarded the rules of the Grand School Competition and the law barrier set up by Lin Xuanqing. Nine terrifying wills, powerful enough to crush galaxies, descended simultaneously onto the platform of the World Tree!

"Lin Xuanqing, you won the Betting Agreement, we accept it."

Old Freak Wang, the Chief Instructor of the Ancient Martial Arts School, was the first to speak. He was as burly as a mountain.

He didn't even glance at Lin Xuanqing, whose face had instantly turned icy cold. His fiery eyes were fixed on Chen Fan, and his tone was more sincere than ever before.

"Chen Fan, come to my Ancient Martial Arts School! I will personally pass on to you the sect's supreme divine skill, the 'Myriad Ancient Imperishable Body'! With your Dao Foundation, which is rare throughout the ages, you should follow the supreme path of suppressing all ages and achieving an immortal physical body!"

"Old Freak Wang, don't even think about it!" The Chief Instructor of the New Martial Arts School followed closely behind. "Chen Fan, our New Martial Arts School is the most suitable path for you! With unparalleled foundation and cutting-edge technology, you can destroy Star System with a single thought!"

"Come to my Heavenly Sword School! I, in the name of Heavenly Sword, grant you permission to observe our sect's most treasured immortal sword!"

"Enter me..."

In an instant, the nine Law Realm giants, whose mere stomp could shake an entire Star Domain, were now acting like street vendors, vying to extend olive branches and promising exorbitant terms a hundred times more generous than a year ago.

The unwavering fervor in their eyes froze the entire platform.

"You..."

Lin Xuanqing trembled with rage, his Power of Laws surging wildly around him, but he was firmly suppressed by the combined will of the nine people and was unable to move.

He could only watch helplessly as Chen Fan was surrounded, listening to repeated admonitions that he shouldn't make the same mistakes again and again, and that the Life School would only ruin his future.

Those seemingly respectable faces were filled with compassion, as if they were doing it for your own good.

Finally, Lin Xuanqing's suppressed anger erupted completely.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked like a madman. He roared at the nine towering figures, a roar that shook the very heavens:

Have you no shame?!

At the eye of the storm, facing the combined pressure from the nine Chief Instructor and the overwhelming rage of his mentor, Chen Fan, who had remained silent as if it were none of his business, finally slowly raised his head.

He glanced around at these high-ranking Law Realm experts, his youthful face showing no fear, only his usual calm.

His calm gaze swept over the nine faces. On those youthful faces, there was not a trace of fear, nor a hint of arrogance.

The next second, he made a move that caught everyone off guard.

He bowed deeply and respectfully to the nine imposing figures, to these nine beings who could control the life and death of a Star Domain.

His demeanor was humble, yet composed.

Thank you all for your kindness.

Chen Fan's clear voice, though not loud, clearly reached the ears of every powerful individual.

"What merit or ability do I possess to deserve the esteemed Golden Body of these senior figures?"

This action caused a strange easing of the previously tense atmosphere.

The fervor in the eyes of the nine Chief Instructor faded slightly, replaced by a hint of surprise.

Chen Fan slowly straightened up, no longer looking at them, but turning to look at his master beside him, who was furious and almost willing to fight for him.

In those eyes, a rare glimpse of genuine affection and unwavering resolve appeared.

"But," he said, emphasizing each word, "A teacher for a day is a father for life."

"Now that I have become a disciple of Master Lin and am studying the Great Dao of Life..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the nine Chief Instructors again, his tone resolute.

"Then one is a member of the Life School life, and a soul of the Life School in death."

"This path is my path!"