Lin Shuguang's display of overwhelming power left everyone present stunned.
The world seemed to stand still at that moment.
Everyone's eyes were drawn to the trail of blood Shen Lu had spat out as she flew.
One slash!
Once again, Lin Shuguang had used only one slash!
First Tang Hong, then Shen Lu-two martial artists with mid Viscera Refining Stage cultivation had suffered crushing defeats at the hands of Lin Shuguang, a mere freshman.
Involuntarily, the way everyone looked at Lin Shuguang changed.
There was curiosity, envy, awe, and hesitation...
But ultimately, all of this stemmed from their uncertainty about Lin Shuguang's true strength.
The members of the Law Enforcement Department had a headache too.
Knowing that the situation was no longer something they could readily keep under control, they called in the academy's senior administrators.
The group was taken to the Disciplinary Hall.
The full sequence of events was easy to establish, especially with so many eyewitnesses.
"Tang Hong brought this on himself. This matter ends here. The Hundred Schools League is approaching. Don't cause trouble or act on impulse. Focus on preparing for the competition. You're not just fighting for Demon Martial, but for your own futures as well."
The academy administrator delivered the final ruling on the spot.
As soon as word spread, it caused an uproar across campus.
The cafeteria.
"Did you hear? Tang Hong, that junior, got beaten up. And the one who did it was a freshman."
"You're kidding, right? I know Tang Hong. When he broke through to the Fourth Heaven of Viscera Refining Stage at the start of the year, I even went to his celebration banquet."
"Why would I lie to you? It's all over campus now... You know Shen Lu too, right?"
"Sure. Isn't she Tang Hong's girlfriend? What happened