Victory in Three Moves

Someone recognized who the voice belonged to.

At his reminder, everyone suddenly understood. No wonder it had sounded so familiar!

Learning that Fan Lang had arrived, everyone perked up.

Who was Fan Lang?

He was a legendary figure of Flame Dragon Academy. He had defeated the Four Great Prodigies, slain the Demon King Bai Ze, and accomplished many other glorious feats beyond the reach of ordinary people.

If Fan Lang had truly come, things might take a major turn!

"Fan Lang?"

Lie Hongtao's expression shifted slightly as he frowned.

He was no stranger to that name; it was practically thunderous in his ears. As early as a year ago, he had begun hearing rumors about Fan Lang.

One recent rumor in particular had been especially shocking.

Fan Lang had joined forces with several helpers to slay Bai Ze, purge Heavenly Demon Avenue, and help Flame Dragon Academy expand its territory.

A person's reputation was like a tree's shadow. Even if those rumors had been exaggerated, they could not have arisen from nothing.

"Hmph, so what if it's Fan Lang? He's an instructor, while I'm a student of Heavenly Water Saint Academy. If he attacks me, he'll be bullying the weak with his status. I can pin that label right on him. As long as he doesn't act personally, there's nothing to worry about. I'm not afraid of those Flame Dragon Academy students at all!"

After thinking it over, Lie Hongtao's concerns vanished. The arrogant look from before returned to his face. He raised his chin high and rested his long spear on his shoulder.

Whoosh!

In the distance, a Cloud Boat tore through the air, flying closer and closer.

The emblem of Flame Dragon Academy was painted on its side.

It was the Sumeru Boat!

The ship had been heading