Vast Academy vs. Mysterious Bookstore
"Boom!"
A red shadow carrying a powerful aura swept directly towards Teng Shangqing; it was Luan Feng's leg.
Teng Shangqing's expression changed drastically in an instant. He raised his hands to block, but the speed of the kick was too fast. Before Teng Shangqing could even raise his hands, he felt a heavy blow to his chest.
"Bang~"
He was thrown backward like a cannonball.
"Young Master!" A cry of surprise rang out, followed by the appearance of an extremely domineering figure who caught Teng Shangqing as he flew backward and gently set him down.
"Whoosh~~"
The cultivators who had been crowding in front of the Bookstore instantly dispersed to both sides, leaving a large open space. They all watched the scene silently, their expressions showing a hint of amusement.
On one side is the most powerful force on the Azure Dragon Continent in five thousand years, and on the other side is a rising star that has risen strongly in the past year, and is even hailed as a being that surpasses the Vast Academy. It would be impossible for anyone not to want to see the clash between the two sides.
"Young master, are you alright!" The one who caught Teng Shangqing was a middle-aged man. He was full of power, with lightning constantly swirling around him. His hair was standing on end, and with his fierce face, he was incredibly effective at knocking people back.
Teng Shangqing, his face grim, slowly stood up from the middle-aged man's arms. Although Luan Feng hadn't used much force to hurt him, in front of so many people, such an attack was tantamount to slapping him in the face.
"Are you trying to provoke a conflict between the Mysterious Bookstore and the Vast Academy?" Teng Shangqing looked at Luan Feng coldly. He no longer thought Luan Feng was beautiful. He just wanted to kill her on the spot. However, the aura emanating from Luan Feng and the information from the previous investigation told Teng Shangqing that she was a powerful expert at the Spirit Saint realm.
Teng Shangqing is not qualified to kill Luan Feng.
Although he was beaten by Luan Feng, Teng Shangqing did not blindly fight Luan Feng. Although he Power Trip, he was not stupid. He knew that since the Mysterious Bookstore was hailed as the number one power on the continent, it could not have achieved this by mere boasting. Moreover, the Mysterious Bookstore often had some amazing stories circulating about it. He had also heard the deans in the academy discuss and warn him to avoid unnecessary disputes when encountering people from the Mysterious Bookstore.
Of course, more importantly, this is Mysterious Bookstore's territory, and his men can't do anything in front of Mysterious Bookstore.
"Brother Teng, you're wrong about that. You clearly stepped on the wrong spot yourself. We warned you beforehand, but you wouldn't listen, so we had no choice but to resort to this method. But look, you're not injured, are you? So how can you say you started this trouble?" Zhang Yunji said with a teasing smile.
As for Luan Feng, she didn't even bother to speak to Teng Shangqing, and didn't even glance at Teng Shangqing.
Zhang Yunji's words sounded incredibly sarcastic to Teng Shangqing, so much so that his gaze towards Zhang Yunji carried a hint of malice. "Zhang Yunji, since you've become a dog, then behave yourself by wagging your tail and begging for mercy. Don't go around biting people, or you'll get beaten to death."
Zhang Yunji shrugged, completely ignoring Teng Shangqing's words, and was about to speak when Luan Feng spoke first.
"Zhang Yunji, we still have a mission to complete."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yunji suddenly remembered, patted his head, nodded apologetically, ignored Teng Shangqing opposite him, and instead stretched out his hands and pressed them down slightly, saying loudly, "Fellow readers, please be quiet for a moment."
"..." The many onlookers were a little confused. They had been very quiet the whole time, but that wasn't the point of their attention. Seeing Zhang Yunji's serious expression, they all perked up their ears and listened intently.
Perhaps it was because of the Mysterious Bookstore's anniversary celebration, but Zhang Yunji was dressed very formally, and he matched Luan Feng perfectly with her. He wore a bright red embroidered robe and animal-patterned boots, which was both formal and festive, making it very suitable for the occasion.
"Dear readers, today marks the first anniversary of Mysterious Bookstore. To express our gratitude for your support over the past year, Mysterious Bookstore is holding an anniversary celebration today to give back to all our readers."
"As you can see, the rain falling from the sky is called 'Seven-Colored Liuli Rain.' Those who bathe in 'Seven-Colored Liuli Rain' will experience: the sick will have their chronic illnesses cured, the angry will have their anger cleansed, and cultivators will have their spiritual practice enhanced."
"This is also the first event that our Mysterious Bookstore is giving back to our book lovers. This event will last for a whole day and night, until it ends at midnight tonight."
Zhang Yunji spoke eloquently, and everyone listened quietly. After hearing Zhang Yunji's words, everyone looked at the Seven-Colored Rain falling from the sky and realized that the rain's real name was 'Seven-Colored Liuli Rain' and the effects it had.
"So this rain really was caused by the Mysterious Bookstore!" a cultivator whispered. The appearance of the Seven-Colored Liuli Rain had led many cultivators to speculate about its cause, with the most common guess being that it was caused by the Mysterious Bookstore. However, because there was no concrete evidence to prove it, it had never been confirmed.
"I told you long ago, everything that happens in Dubian Town that defies common sense is the work of the Mysterious Bookstore, and you still didn't believe me."
"The Mysterious Bookstore truly lives up to its name!" A cultivator exclaimed, watching the Seven-Colored Liuli Rain sink into his palm as he stretched out his hand.
"If it weren't miraculous, how could it have dethroned the Vast Academy from the top power on the continent? Look at how they dared to attack the Seventh Dean's son; even the kings of the Five Kingdoms wouldn't dare to be so reckless!"
"He deserves it. Even Saint Chu wouldn't dare break the rules of the Mysterious Bookstore. What makes this spoiled brat who relies on his father's connections so arrogant?"
"Exactly, I thought General Luanfeng was pretty cool just now. It's a pity I didn't kick him to death with one kick; keeping him alive would only cause trouble."
"..."
For some reason, the topic veered towards Teng Shangqing. For cultivators, even the faintest sounds from such a short distance are audible, let alone the fact that these people didn't lower their voices at all. On the contrary, it seemed as if they were intentionally letting Teng Shangqing them, so he heard everything clearly.
"Who is it! Who is it! Get your Laozi out here!" Teng Shangqing, feeling humiliated, glared around and shouted, not only silencing the surroundings but also interrupting Zhang Yunji, who was about to speak.
"Teng Shangqing, this is the Mysterious Bookstore, not the Vast Academy. If you continue like this, don't blame me for being impolite." Zhang Yunji shouted sternly. Today was the Mysterious Bookstore's anniversary celebration, and the owner had entrusted him with the task of organizing the opening event. He was determined to complete it well, but now Teng Shangqing had come out and kept causing trouble. How could he not be angry?
"What? I don't even have the right to speak? Or is this long street also part of your Mysterious Bookstore's territory?" Teng Shangqing said with a sneer.
The deans warned him not to cause trouble, but they didn't tell him to act Sunzi either. Teng Shangqing didn't think there was anything wrong with saying a few words; if the other party really used this to cause trouble, he would be in the right.
Zhang Yunji's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant. He knew Teng Shangqing's identity very well; behind him stood Vast Academy, the most powerful force on the continent. Having once cultivated at the Vast Academy, he knew very well how terrifying its strength was.
Although Zhang Yunji knew that the shop owner was incredibly powerful, he was still wary under the pressure of these two major forces. He was afraid of incurring the wrath of the two most powerful forces on the continent, which was something Zhang Yunji could not bear. Therefore, he was at a loss for words when faced with Teng Shangqing 'Zhang Yunji question.
Seeing Zhang Yunji's expression, Teng Shangqing knew that Zhang Yunji must be scared. The sarcasm on his face grew stronger, and he was about to speak again.
Suddenly, Luan Feng took a step to the left, slowly walked down the steps, looked at Teng Shangqing, and said calmly, "If you interfere with the anniversary celebration of the Mysterious Bookstore, I will kill you."