The Academy Disciples were still waiting outside. When Luo Zheng came out, they all gathered around him.
"Come with me," Luo Zheng said flatly.
He then led the Academy Disciples toward the open ground outside Dragon City. The many Academy Disciples were somewhat confused, but they followed closely behind.
After surveying the surroundings, Luo Zheng found a suitable patch of open ground, seized the flagpole in his hand, and thrust it into the earth.
The instant he drove the flagpole down, a powerful rebound suddenly erupted from the ground. The force was so great that Luo Zheng could not resist it at all. It sent the flagpole flying from his hands, while Luo Zheng himself was tossed into midair and slammed heavily onto the ground.
"What incredible power!" Luo Zheng was slightly startled inwardly.
The land around Dragon City was nothing more than a stretch of level ground, yet the flagpole could not be inserted into it even slightly!
"Hahaha! You ignorant brat, you really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. You actually want to plant your flag near Dragon City? How could this patch of land be something a mere Flag Lord could lay claim to?" A voice suddenly came from the distance.
Hearing the mocking laughter, the Academy Disciples all glared angrily in that direction.
The speaker had a banner slung over his shoulder. He was clearly also a Flag Lord, and judging by the situation, he had just come out of Dragon City.
Luo Zheng glanced blandly at the Flag Lord and asked, "Is it forbidden to plant flags near Dragon City?"
"In theory, it's possible. However, no Flag Lord has had the ability to do so yet. Otherwise, why do you think there isn't a single person around here?" the Flag Lord said, pointing