This Eagle Is Truly Huge

Crack~

An arm snapped!

Boom!

Before the round-faced youth could even scream, Qin Jishi's fist slammed into his chest.

Thump~

A dull thud echoed as the round-faced youth crashed off the stage, completely still.

From beginning to end, the round-faced youth hadn't uttered a single cry of pain.

Likewise!

Everything happened too suddenly. It was so sudden that no one present, not even the obese man, could react in time.

How could they have imagined that an ordinary person with no Profound Energy would possess such innate divine strength, to the point where even the physical power of a Nascent Breath Level 8 cultivator couldn't match his?

After a long while!

Ah Si and Ah Wu finally reacted.

"Third Brother!"

"Third Brother!"

The two rushed forward to check on him, and the next words they spoke sent another tremor through everyone's hearts.

"Thi... Third Brother... You... you..."

"Fou... Fourth Brother... Third Brother has no life force..."

These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, instantly exploding in everyone's minds.

No life force?

He was dead?

They looked at Qin Jishi as if he were a monster. How was this strength possible?

Everyone had clearly seen the exchange just moments ago, and Qin Jishi had shown no Profound Energy fluctuations.

A Nascent Breath Level 8 cultivator was killed with a single punch. What kind of power was this? Even witnessing it firsthand, they couldn't believe it.

Even the obese man's eyes twitched, a storm raging in his heart.

He knew best whether Qin Jishi had Profound Energy or not.

Let's put it this way: even if the Prefecture Lord of the Black and White Academy himself were here, he would confidently chest-thump and declare that the young man possessed no Profound Energy whatsoever.

No Profound Energy, but innate divine strength. He was undoubtedly a rare talent.

The obese man could already imagine this young man becoming a major asset to the Menial Laborer's quarters in the future.

At the same time, Ah Si and Ah Wu, having snapped out of their shock, charged onto the circular platform, killing intent flaring. They looked ready to tear Qin Jishi limb from limb.

"Kid, you killed my Third Brother, pay with your life."

While the round-faced youth had acted excessively, he was still their kinsman. Even if he died, it wasn't Qin Jishi's place to do it.

The two swung their giant axes, hacking down at Qin Jishi without a word.

They held nothing back, unleashing their Nascent Breath Level 7 strength to its absolute limit, clearly intending to kill him in one blow.

Facing them, Qin Jishi remained calm, not even showing a sign of preparing to attack. He knew in his heart that the obese man wouldn't just stand by and watch.

As it turned out, he was right. Just as the giant axes were about to fall...

"Hmph~" A cold snort rang out, followed by a powerful oppressive aura.

Boom!

The aura struck the two like a giant hammer to the chest, sending them flying backward.

The obese man was a Mystic Spirit Realm cultivator; how could two mere Nascent Breath Level 7 cultivators withstand his aura?

Pfft~

Blood spurted from their mouths.

Ah Si's face was grim. "Steward... Steward Jiao... he killed our Third Brother..."

"Hmph~" The obese man snorted again. "Didn't you hear the rules I just laid out? This is a warning. If you break the rules again..."

A fierce glint flashed in the obese man's eyes. "You know what the consequences will be."

Gulp~

Though Ah Si and Ah Wu were unwilling, they were helpless.

Steward Jiao had spoken. Were they going to defy him? If they opposed him, would they have any good days ahead in the Menial Laborer's quarters?

There was no choice!

They could only suppress their hatred and let their young master decide the matter later.

Seeing that the two made no further move, the obese man's gaze swept over the crowd.

Qin Jishi slowly descended from the circular platform amidst the resentful gazes of Ah Si and Ah Wu.

"There's still one spot left. Whoever has the ability, come up on stage."

As these words fell, the previously silent scene erupted once more.

Human nature was such that they cared not who lived or died, only about the remaining spot.

Soon, a frail young man pushed through the crowd and onto the circular stage.

Ultimately, the youth passed the assessment.

The obese man seemed eager to leave, his booming voice echoing around.

"All those who passed the assessment, come up on stage now."

Soon, three hundred people were in position, and the crowd below cast envious, jealous, and hateful glances at them.

The obese man surveyed the crowd with satisfaction and said, "Very good. First, let me introduce myself. My name is Jiao Ju, and I am your steward. Congratulations on becoming a member of the Menial Laborer department of the Black and White Academy. I hope you will be diligent in your work and perform your duties well in the future."

"Alright!"

The obese man's tone shifted. "I won't waste your time with unnecessary words. Now, you will follow me to the sect."

As the words fell, the obese man blew a whistle.

Chirp~

Chirp~

Two piercing shrieks tore through the air. One after another, two massive Mystic Beasts flapped their wings and descended from the distant sky. The entire area in front of the circular stage was cast in shadow, making everyone's scalp tingle.

Boom!

Boom!

With two ground-shattering thuds, the two Mystic Beasts landed on the circular platform. Their eagle eyes were incredibly sharp, and their feathered wings were as hard as axes.

"This... this is a Mystic Spirit Beast?"

"Hoo~"

"Such Mystic Beasts are merely mounts for the Black and White Academy. As expected of the foremost academy on the Azure Wave Continent."

How could they not be astonished? Mystic Spirit Beasts were comparable to beings in the Mystic Spirit Realm. If even the Menial Laborer department of the Black and White Academy was this impressive, what about the other departments?

The obese man smiled faintly at everyone's surprise and leaped onto one of the Mystic Beasts with force. "You all go to the back."

In front of these enormous Mystic Beasts, these people appeared so minuscule.

Tsk tsk tsk~

This 'eagle' is truly massive.

Qin Jishi exclaimed and then leaped onto the Giant Eagle.

Soon, everyone was on the backs of the eagles. They didn't exchange any words, all focusing their minds, sitting cross-legged, and conserving their energy. Their eyes, however, could not suppress their excitement and nervousness.

"Depart!"

Seeing that everyone was in place, the obese man patted the Giant Eagle's head.

Chirp~

Chirp~

The two Giant Eagles spread their wings and soared into the sky, letting out a few high-pitched eagle cries. A fierce wind swept across the ground, and the scenery below grew smaller and smaller until it finally disappeared from sight.

Those who failed to secure a spot pounded their chests and stamped their feet, eventually leaving in disappointment, vowing to try again next year.

In the crowd, a middle-aged man watched the Giant Eagles disappear into the sky, his eyes narrowed. Then, he moved swiftly and departed.

Northern Commandery, Black Eagle Prefecture!

Outside the Elder Pavilion, Pan Sen was speaking in a low voice with a middle-aged man.

"Are you sure Qin Jishi became a Menial Laborer at the Black and White Academy?"

"That's right!"

The middle-aged man nodded. "According to the Second Madam's description, there should be no mistake, considering his build, age, and appearance."

"Hmm!" Receiving confirmation, Pan Sen muttered softly, "Before the Liu family was wiped out, Liu Qiang mentioned to the Second Madam that Qin Jishi possessed innate strength. It seems that's correct now."

"Alright!"

"You may go."

The middle-aged man bowed and then turned to leave.

After the middle-aged man departed, Pan Sen's eyes narrowed. "Qin Jishi, we underestimated you. Do you think becoming a Menial Laborer at the Black and White Academy means we can't touch you? This time, you're walking into the tiger's den."

"Ridiculous~"

As he finished speaking, Pan Sen walked towards Yihe Hall.