In the center of the arena, Xiao Yan and Bai Shan stood facing each other.
The surrounding stands were packed with students.
They excitedly whispered among themselves, unable to hide the anticipation on their faces:
One side was Bai Shan, a genius of the Outer Court. Rumor had it that his cultivation had already broken through to the Da Dou Shi level!
A powerhouse like him had no rivals at all in the Outer Court!
The other side had an even more mysterious background. Even the Outer Court Dean treated him with courtesy.
However, he looked far too young. No matter how strong he was, he could not possibly be that strong:
"Bai Shan, one-star Da Dou Shi."
"Please enlighten me!"
Bai Shan proudly announced his cultivation, his eyes filled with provocation.
He stared straight at Xiao Yan and raised a hand in gesture.
"Xiao Yan, seven-star Dou Emperor."
Xiao Yan spoke calmly.
Though his voice was not loud, it landed like a heavy hammer.
It clearly and forcefully reached the ears of everyone present.
"Boom!"
Those four simple words instantly threw the entire arena into an uproar:
"Dou Emperor?"
"Are you kidding me?!"
One student could not help shouting, his face full of doubt and disdain.
"Has this guy gone mad?"
"To show off in front of Xun'er, he can even tell such a lie?"
The other students joined in, their words dripping with mockery.
"I think Bai Shan's aura scared him stupid."
"He's already started spouting nonsense here!"
"He must be some spoiled young master from a great clan."
Laughter rose and fell, and every student's face was filled with contempt for Xiao Yan:
They had thought he was some exceptionally talented young powerhouse!
Who would have thought he was merely a spoiled young master who loved to