News of Chu Jiang being assassinated by Godslaying Hall on his way back spread to Heavenly God Academy, instantly stirring up towering waves.
Heavenly God Academy, Heavenly God Hall.
Vice Principal Martial Madman's eyes were icy, the violent aura radiating from his body crushing the space within the hall until it creaked.
"Bastards! Those sneaking, skulking rats from Godslaying Hall—how dare they!" One elder roared, his voice shaking the hall. "Chu Jiang reached the top of the Heaven-Piercing Tower; his potential is limitless. If anything happens to him, it will be an enormous loss to Heavenly God Academy, and even to the Human Race!"
Elder Mu Yunzi spoke in an icy voice. "Assassinating a ranked prodigy has already crossed the line. In recent years, has our academy lost only one outstanding disciple to Godslaying Hall? If we do not unleash thunderous measures now, they will truly think Heavenly God Academy can be bullied. This must be washed clean with blood!"
Clang!
A clear sword cry rang out as the ancient sword on the back of Jian Lingkong, the Sword God, flew from its sheath of its own accord. Chilling sword intent soared into the heavens. Lightning flashed in his eyes, and his voice rang like clashing metal. "No need for further words. I am willing to lead the team and raze every one of their strongholds in the Eastern Divine Ruins!"
Though the elder of the Alchemy Institute was not skilled in battle, his face was full of fury as well. "...Godslaying Hall's actions are severing the foundation of our Human Race. They absolutely cannot be tolerated!"
So long as they were paid, there was nothing Godslaying Hall would not dare do. They even intercepted missions against demons and fiends to assassinate human geniuses.
For a time, the crowd was