Blood Battle Fang Yan (1)

Wu Sheng's crushing defeat was beyond everyone's expectations, including most of the students in the Profound Tier Class, who didn't think Senior Hao Meng could so easily win the first match.

"Senior Hao is so amazing. Wu Sheng's strength was incredible, his fist aura had already taken form, yet Senior Hao sent him flying with just one punch."

"Last year, Senior Hao fought six people at once, but it definitely wasn't this easy. It seems the class monitor wasn't joking about helping Senior Hao improve his strength. I need to stick close to the class monitor from now on too."

Amidst the rising cheers of the Profound Tier Class students, Hao Meng walked off the stage and returned to his team's side.

"Junior, these gauntlets are too powerful. They perfectly complement my Dragon Tiger Fighting Saint Fist. I feel like I could challenge the top three students in the Heaven Tier Class right now."

The previous battle had completely boosted Hao Meng's confidence. The feeling of perfectly controlling his power was simply marvelous.

The next few matches could be described as a complete rout. The Earth Tier Class sent out three top students in succession, but under Hao Meng's fists, none of them could last three moves. The Dragon Tiger Fighting Saint Fist was already known for its wide, powerful stances and fierce strength. Combined with the monstrous enhancement from the White Tiger Glazed Gauntlets, anyone without half-step Core Formation strength truly couldn't pose a threat to the current Hao Meng.

"Senior Liu, how did Senior Hao suddenly become so powerful? He could never break through to the Core Formation Realm before. When he voluntarily left the Heaven Tier Class, I thought he was finished, but I never expected his strength to be this astonishing now."

Even the Heaven Tier Class students watching were shocked by the combat power Hao Meng was displaying. Except for the very top few who remained calm, the other students now wore heavy expressions because their former senior classmate had, at some unknown point, far surpassed them.

"He's indeed very strong. I really want to fight him."

Liu Yu's sudden remark made the Heaven Tier Class students look over. The incredibly beautiful girl's eyes were now locked onto Hao Meng on the stage, her long sword trembling slightly, as if she couldn't resist leaping onto the stage at any moment.

"It's over, it's over. The class monitor is truly Qinglan Academy's number one battle-hungry maniac. She'll probably pester Senior Hao every day from now on."

"I really feel sorry for Senior Hao. No one who gets targeted by the class monitor can escape her clutches."

The originally tense atmosphere was unexpectedly relaxed by Liu Yu's outburst. Meanwhile, new developments were unfolding on the stage.

The fifth match between the Profound Tier Class and the Earth Tier Class began. After taking a few Golden Crow Qi Replenishing Pills, Hao Meng's slightly depleted blood energy once again reached its peak.

"Eating pills like candy is truly the first time in my life, Hao Meng. But only Junior Ling could have come up with this idea."

Hao Meng nodded towards Ling Mu in the audience, then leaped onto the stage again. He looked at Nangong Qi, whose face below the stage was so grim it looked like it was about to drip water, and slowly extended his right hand, middle finger pointing upwards, just looking at his opponent quietly.

This gesture was also taught to him by Ling Mu. It was said to be a special gesture from a distant civilization, expressing a pursuit of fair challenge. Although Hao Meng didn't know what this "distant civilization" Junior Ling was talking about, after trying it a few times, he found that making this gesture brought a strange sense of satisfaction. Facing Nangong Qi now, he instinctively made the gesture.

"Fang Yan, you go."

Although he couldn't understand Hao Meng's strange gesture, Nangong Qi still felt the strong provocation emanating from the Profound Tier Class's camp. Gritting his teeth, he waved to a black-robed youth behind him, ordering him to go up and face Hao Meng.

The youth called Fang Yan was initially stunned when Nangong Qi sent him to fight. After confirming that his presence was indeed required, he cupped his hands towards Nangong Qi and walked out of the team, leaping onto the stage.

"Fang Yan, remember, you can only win, not lose. Otherwise, you know the consequences."

As Fang Yan walked past Nangong Qi, a remark, or perhaps a warning, reached him. Fang Yan's body trembled violently. He understood the weight of those words. Today, he had no other choice.

Standing on the stage, Fang Yan was clad in a black robe. His eyes were sharp like stars, his brows like swords, his nose carved like a blade, and his features were sharp and defined. His gaze was sharp and deep, unconsciously giving off an oppressive aura.

In his hand was a three-foot-long saber. It was entirely black, yet a strange luster continuously flickered on its blade. Surprisingly, such a fast saber had no scabbard; the blade was exposed, showcasing its sharpness and power to onlookers.

Fang Yan stood before Hao Meng, his aura contained, giving no hint of his threat. However, the moment Hao Meng saw the black-robed youth step onto the stage, he became extremely vigilant. His keen intuition told him that this person before him was definitely a formidable opponent.

"Who is this person? I've never seen him before. He didn't compete last year either. Is he a new student?"

The Profound Tier Class students watching began to discuss amongst themselves. Fang Yan was exceptionally low-key in his daily life, spending his time between classes and in his dorm. Therefore, very few people outside the Earth Tier Class knew him.

"This person is so strange. I can't feel even a trace of his aura, as if he's an ordinary person who hasn't cultivated. Yet, I vaguely feel he's not that simple. I can't see through him."

Liu Yu was also piqued by Fang Yan. Hao Meng's performance in the previous matches had impressed her, and now here was Fang Yan, whom even she couldn't see through. How could this battle-hungry enthusiast not be overjoyed, wishing she could jump onto the stage right now and spar with both of them?

In this vast training ground, the only one who could truly see through Fang Yan's strength was probably Elder Qin of the Xuantian Sword Sect, who was watching from the stands. His brows were furrowed, and his gaze flickered constantly over Fang Yan, as if trying to completely discern the mysterious youth.

"Tsk tsk, not simple at all. His blood energy is rich, containing immense power, yet he can perfectly contain it, not revealing a single trace. This situation must mean he's cultivated some special technique. I wonder who this young man is. The kid with the fists on the opposite side is in trouble now."

Elder Qin could no longer sit still. He hadn't expected to miss out on the top students of the Heaven Tier Class, only for the Profound and Earth Tier Classes to give him such a huge surprise. This elder, who held significant importance in the sect, was now eager to watch the two clash.

"Profound Tier Class, Hao Meng, I request your guidance."

"Fang Yan, Earth Tier Class."

Regardless of the discussions below, the two on stage had already recognized each other as their greatest enemies. The moment they saw each other, both began to accumulate their aura. In a duel between masters, the side with the stronger aura would control the initiative.

"Junior, be careful!"

Seeing that Fang Yan had no intention of making the first move, Hao Meng didn't hesitate. He stomped his right foot down heavily, and his body shot towards Fang Yan like a cannonball. The force of his charge left a crack in the ground.

Fang Yan, however, maintained his stern expression. He neither dodged nor drew his saber. Instead, he watched as Hao Meng closed in on him.