I Am a Monster Among Geniuses (Happy Lantern Festival)

Chapter 12: I am a Monster Among Geniuses (Happy Lantern Festival)

"That's right, I only used ninety percent of my strength."

Mu Yuan said casually.

In reality, he had only used seventy percent of his strength.

His Spiritual Energy had only been amplified to the sixteenth layer, and his Divine Veins had not been activated either.

He estimated that if he went all out, his Spiritual Energy would be close to the late stage of the Spiritual Movement Realm.

"..."

Mu Chen was stunned for a moment.

If Mu Yuan could defeat him with ninety percent strength, then with one hundred percent...

It wasn't that he was too weak, but that Brother Yuan was simply too strong!

From the moment he was chosen by the Mirror of Judgment and stepped onto the Spiritual Road, he had never experienced defeat.

He had never taken opponents like Liu Yang or even Ji Xuan seriously when they were in the same realm.

Now, Brother Yuan had proven to him with facts that there was always someone better, and that he wasn't the only talented one!

Instantly, a surge of fighting spirit ignited within Mu Chen!

"You brat, how did you cultivate all this strength?"

Mu Feng's expression became extremely interesting.

Mu Yuan's previous surprise had not yet fully subsided, and now he had delivered another heavy blow.

"Because I'm a Monster Among Geniuses!"

Mu Feng, who had been full of anticipation, only received this one sentence from Mu Yuan and was left speechless.

The seemingly simple answer left Mu Feng unable to refute it.

Indeed, if he was a Monster Among Geniuses, he couldn't be judged by common standards. What else could he say...

"Hmph, spit!"

As if thinking about it made him angrier, Mu Feng couldn't help but spit.

"A Monster Among Geniuses, so what if you're a monster!"

"Dad, give me the Mysterious Origin Pill."

Mu Yuan reached out, took the Mysterious Origin Pill, and handed it to Mu Chen. He said, "Little Mu, well done. You were very foresightful, even preparing the pill for yourself."

How could he not know that this pill was actually prepared by Little Mu out of fear that he would get injured?

"..."

Mu Chen's mouth twitched slightly.

"Haha... Just kidding!"

"Hurry up and take the pill."

Mu Yuan burst into laughter.

"Okay."

Mu Chen smiled and nodded.

At this moment, his Blood Essence was surging like waves, and his meridians felt swollen and painful.

He had sustained internal injuries from the last blow.

Taking the pill, Mu Chen swallowed it immediately.

The pill dissolved instantly upon entering his mouth, and its effects were immediate.

Mu Chen immediately felt much better.

"Defeating Little Mu has already proven my strength. On the day of the academy trials, defeating Liu Yang is a sure thing."

Mu Yuan thought to himself.

"Next, I'll just wait for the Northern Spiritual Academy's trial day to arrive."

Just then, he heard Mu Feng ask, "When are you two planning to return to the Northern Spiritual Academy?"

"Tomorrow."

Mu Yuan said with a smile.

"Tomorrow?"

"It's good to go back early."

Mu Feng's lips moved, and then he continued to say, "I've already heard about Liu Yang's challenge."

"The Liu family has certainly become more arrogant over the years."

As he spoke, his gaze turned a bit sharper.

"Originally, I was a little worried. After all, Liu Yang possesses Spiritual Veins, making him difficult to deal with even for those in the middle stage of the Spiritual Movement Realm."

"However, after witnessing the spar between you two brothers, I find myself pitying Liu Yang instead."

"It would be good to teach him a lesson during the academy trials. It will also let the people of the Liu Domain know that our Mu Region is not a pushover that can be easily manipulated."

"Understood, Dad. I'll teach that guy how to behave."

Mu Yuan chuckled.

Despite Mu Yuan's cheerful demeanor, Mu Feng knew that once this brat promised something, he would execute it with great steadiness.

Mu Feng had no worries about Mu Yuan at all.

However, his younger son, Mu Chen, had caused him endless worry since childhood.

Fortunately, Mu Chen had changed somewhat after returning from the Spiritual Road.

This change brought Mu Feng a sliver of comfort.

As for why Mu Chen was expelled from the Spiritual Road midway, although he was puzzled, Mu Chen didn't say, and he didn't pry further. He believed his son wouldn't do anything to disappoint him.

"After you two return this time, advancing to the Heaven Tier of the Northern Spiritual Academy should be no problem. However, what awaits you next is the competition for the Five Great Academies' spots."

"Do you have confidence?"

Mu Feng patted the shoulders of Mu Yuan and Mu Chen, smiling.

"The spots in the Five Great Academies?"

Mu Chen's mind flashed with the image of a girl with long silver hair, wielding a black longsword. Then, he said with determination:

"Don't worry, Dad. I'm going to secure those spots in the Five Great Academies."

Mu Yuan didn't reply. Instead, he stretched, resting his hands behind his head, and began walking with a swagger.

"Where are you going?"

Mu Feng couldn't help but ask.

"I'm tired after the fight. I'm going back to get some sleep."

Hearing this, Mu Feng felt a bit exasperated.

This brat, are you going to the Five Great Academies or not?

At least give me a straight answer, don't dodge the question.

Mu Feng knew Mu Yuan was very opinionated. If he didn't want to do something, forcing him would be useless.

Just then, Mu Yuan's steps halted, and he lazily said:

"The Five Great Academies... it's indeed an excellent place for cultivation."

"I've decided. Add me to the list of contenders for the Five Great Academies."

Mu Feng shook his head, feeling speechless.

"This brat's tone is truly arrogant. Who does his personality take after?"

The sky above Northern Spiritual City was as blue as a sheet of paper, with a few wisps of thin white clouds drifting slowly with the wind, as if melted by the sun.

Two figures emerged from the bustling Teleportation Spiritual Array in Northern Spiritual City.

They were the brothers Mu Yuan and Mu Chen.

Stepping off the array, they navigated the lively streets with practiced ease, heading straight for the Northern Spiritual Academy in the city center.

After turning through several streets, the magnificent Northern Spiritual Academy was faintly visible. Groups of Northern Spiritual Academy students could be seen on the streets, boys and girls mingling, with occasional bursts of laughter, exuding youthful vitality.

"This guy has been hiding for so long and finally returned."

"Tomorrow is the academy trials. Even if he wanted to hide, he can't anymore."

Many Northern Spiritual Academy students around whispered when they saw Mu Yuan.

Within the Northern Spiritual Academy, Mu Yuan, who hadn't entered the Sensing Realm for three years, was also quite famous.

A few days ago, he had also teased Hong Ling, one of the academy's two beauties.

Now, the name Mu Yuan was extremely well-known in the Northern Spiritual Academy.

"My reputation doesn't seem very good right now?"

Mu Yuan had entered the Spiritual Movement Realm, and his hearing was now exceptionally acute. He could even hear hushed discussions.

"What do you think?"

"This is just the beginning. Once we get back to the academy, there will be plenty of trouble."

Mu Chen said with a face full of helplessness.

"This must be the work of those people from the West Courtyard."

Hong Ling was first-class in both talent and appearance within the academy, enjoying immense popularity. It was no wonder she had been crowned the campus beauty.

The students of the West Courtyard, in particular, all regarded Hong Ling as their dream goddess.

Hadn't they heard that Lin Xiu, that formidable figure ranked seventh on the Northern Spiritual Academy's overall list, had pursued her?

This guy had essentially incurred the wrath of the entire West Courtyard, so there was no shortage of people wanting to settle scores with him.

"It's fine, you're here anyway."

Mu Yuan shrugged, completely unconcerned.

"Brother Yuan, can you handle it yourself now?"

Mu Chen was utterly speechless. Mu Yuan's current strength surpassed his own.

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Happy Lantern Festival, and please recommend and collect!