Li Mu Appears

"Yeah, yeah, the class competition is only halfway through, and we can still have five more people appear."

"Senior Hao from the Profound Tier Class definitely can't compete anymore. I wonder who the Profound Tier Class will send out."

Nangong Qi's words also silenced the crowd, who were still enthusiastically discussing Hao Meng and Fang Yan's fight. The class competition was only halfway through, and several more students would still take the stage to compete. It was just unknown if there would be any more duels as exciting as the previous ones.

The Earth Tier Class was defeated by Hao Meng's 1 vs. 5 performance. Even though they had sent out a super secret weapon like Fang Yan, the result was still a loss.

Anyone with eyes could see that if Senior Hao hadn't coincidentally started breaking through to the Core Formation Realm, this competition between the Profound and Earth Tiers would have undoubtedly ended with an unprecedented 1 vs. 10 victory.

Who could withstand the might of that punch?

Hao Meng's brilliance, however, highlighted the Earth Tier Class's incompetence, and Nangong Qi, as the class president, naturally became the target of everyone's criticism.

As the most outstanding generation of Qinglan Academy students in recent years, his cultivation at the half-step Core Formation Realm was indeed enough for Nangong Qi to be proud of. This achievement was already comparable to those at the very top of the Heaven Tier Class.

He had thought that the Earth Tier Class would easily win this class competition. He, Nangong Qi, didn't even think he would need to appear himself to end the fight, as the Earth Tier Class's strength this year was incomparable to last year's.

But Hao Meng's strength far exceeded his imagination. Wu Sheng couldn't even last one move against him, forcing Nangong Qi to deploy his hidden trump card, Fang Yan. This was originally a secret move he intended to use against the Heaven Tier Class in next year's academy competition.

What was even more unexpected was that even Fang Yan ultimately lost to Hao Meng, and this was after consuming the Blood Demon Pill.

When Nangong Qi saw Hao Meng begin to break through to the Core Formation Realm right after defeating Fang Yan, he felt a sense of relief. To be able to defeat Fang Yan in his berserk state, he himself was no match for such strength.

Compared to a crushing defeat, at least the initiative in the class competition was still in his hands, Nangong Qi. He was confident that among the remaining students in the Profound Tier Class, there was absolutely no one who could compare to him.

But before that, Nangong Qi, consumed by rage, first wanted to deal with the unfilial dog, Fang Yan. Although he couldn't kill him in front of everyone, if he didn't administer some punishment, he couldn't swallow this stifling resentment.

And so, the scene just now unfolded. Unfortunately, even this small wish of Nangong Qi was thwarted by Ling Mu, who appeared out of nowhere.

Looking at Ling Mu, dressed in white and exuding an air of calm indifference, Nangong Qi felt his rage reaching the point of explosion. He was supposed to be the protagonist of this competition, the one to make a grand appearance and sweep everyone away, thus gaining the favor of the elders of the Xuantian Sword Sect.

But these clowns from the Profound Tier Class had ruined his plans, especially Ling Mu. From the beginning, he acted as if everything was under his control, as if he had calculated everything. This feeling of being toyed with by an opponent was unbearable. How could he not be furious?

Nangong Qi was not stupid; on the contrary, he was very intelligent. He had heard about the Profound Tier Class's actions in the past period. If Hao Meng was the most dazzling punch after the earth-shattering changes in the Profound Tier Class this time, then the mastermind behind this punch must be this second young master of the Ling family.

If I get the chance, I will kill him!

This was Nangong Qi's most genuine thought at the moment. He wished he could kill Ling Mu as soon as possible. This was the Immortal Realm, where human lives were as cheap as grass, and profit was always the protagonist.

"Teacher Mu, the class competition does need to continue, but I have a proposal. Since Senior Nangong is scheduled to compete next for the Earth Tier Class, why don't our Profound Tier Class also have me, the class president, step up to fight?"

Seeing Nangong Qi's gloomy gaze, Ling Mu's heart sank. He knew that this seemingly elegant senior was already filled with murderous intent. If he were to face a student from the Profound Tier Class next, he would undoubtedly be ruthless. This class competition had no restrictions, and if one were not careful and fell into his trap, the consequences could range from serious injury and defeat to death on the spot.

"This... doesn't seem to comply with the academy's regulations. New students who enrolled this year cannot participate in the class competition."

Mu Bai was a person who was so rigorous that he was almost rigid. He didn't immediately agree when he first heard Ling Mu's suggestion.

However, Ling Mu's words sounded like music to Nangong Qi's ears. He had wanted to teach this arrogant Profound Tier Class president a lesson but had no opportunity. He never expected him to walk right into his trap.

"Teacher Mu, I agree with Junior Ling's suggestion. Senior Hao has already made history. He has shown us all through his actions that the path of cultivation is inherently against the heavens. Without the courage to break through past limitations, one will never achieve great things."

"As a senior student myself, I am willing to accept the challenge from a talented rising star like Junior Ling, and I am also willing to do my best to share my cultivation insights from these past years with the junior students."

Nangong Qi cupped his hands towards Mu Bai and spoke loudly. Every word he uttered sounded righteous and earned him the praise of many clueless students.

"Senior Nangong is truly magnanimous, willing to guide the new students in such an important competition."

"Of course, Senior Nangong is the president of our Earth Tier Class. His cultivation has reached the half-step Core Formation Realm, which is on the same level as Senior Liu from the Heaven Tier Class. It's truly fortunate for Ling Mu to have the opportunity to spar with him."

Seeing more and more students expressing their agreement with the suggestions of the two class presidents, Mu Bai didn't say anything further. He reminded the two to stop when it was appropriate and not to cause injuries like Fang Yan's, then leaped back to the spectator stands.

Nangong Qi looked at Ling Mu before him, feeling as if heaven was finally on his side. He sized up his opponent, constantly calculating how to make this Ling class president wish he were dead rather than alive on the stage later.

How could Ling Mu miss Nangong Qi's almost pathological gaze? In this seemingly prosperous Qinglan Academy, such a psychologically twisted person was hidden. Moreover, the other party was only a seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth. In Ling Mu's original world, children of this age were still in their most innocent and carefree stage. The cruelty of the Immortal Realm made Ling Mu sigh.

The two said no more and leaped directly onto the stage, standing opposite each other. Their gazes had already crossed countless rounds in the air, the tension growing, and a fierce battle was imminent.

"Junior, although we are sparring and should stop when appropriate, you have extraordinary talent and immense strength. If I don't use some real skills, I'm afraid I won't be your match. So, if I happen to injure you, please bear with me."

Nangong Qi, dressed in a purple robe, maintained his pretense of a refined gentleman. With a beaming smile, he spoke to Ling Mu, his gentle image like warm jade eliciting screams from the female students of the Earth Tier Class.

"Senior, there's no need to worry. In the class competition, as long as one doesn't concede, life and death are irrelevant. This is a rule set by my father, and I will naturally abide by it."

Ling Mu was disgusted by Nangong Qi's hypocritical demeanor but calmly began to analyze the various possibilities of this battle. After all, he didn't have the years of accumulation that Senior Hao had. Since he transmigrated and started cultivating, it had only been a little over three months. All he could rely on was the mysterious simulation system in his mind.

Nangong Qi, on the other hand, didn't take Ling Mu seriously at all. This most famous prodigal son of Qinglan City might have some minor cleverness, but on this stage, everything was decided by strength. For him, who was at the half-step Core Formation Realm, to deal with a freshman who hadn't cultivated for ten years was something he could do with his eyes closed.

This Nangong really looks down on me. Oh well, it's a good opportunity to cram and visit the simulation store.