The Protective Dean Xiao

Evil Demon System?

After hearing Lu Nian's grand ambition, Cheng Xiaoyu fell into deep thought, a general guess already forming in his mind.

The experiments for this new system must have started many years ago, with the higher-ups likely involved. After years of experimentation, they ultimately chose to abandon it, perhaps with some suppression from another faction.

But under such circumstances, it was inevitable that exceptionally radical individuals would emerge. He didn't believe Lu Nian alone possessed such capability and ambition; there must have been a powerful figure behind him, fanning the flames.

However... why should the experiment of a new system require us to pay with our lives!

Cheng Xiaoyu's heart filled with rage. Even though these people were not yet a threat to him, he felt that innocent lives should not be wasted like this!

For the first time... he experienced the true cruelty of this world. It wasn't the slaughter of humans by demons, but human greed and desire against their own kind. Human nature often couldn't withstand trials...

Cheng Xiaoyu's eyes sharpened. He turned off the phone's recording and, without hesitation, severed Lu Nian's neck. This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard.

"Bell, leave a few alive for me."

[Yes.]

Before Lu Nian could even recover and rage, a massive black shadow flashed before his eyes, and a splash of water hit his face.

The heads of the surrounding military mages fell one after another, headless bodies crashing to the ground, leaving a vast pool of crimson blood.

Even the most obtuse would realize he was no match for this student. His face instantly contorted in terror, and he stammered, "Student... we can actually discuss this... I have leverage over a big shot... I can help you get more cultivation resources... I..."

His throat felt as if something was stuck, and blood gushed uncontrollably from his mouth. He stiffly lowered his head, only to see four sharp, slender claws piercing his chest.

With Lu Nian's death, Jiang Yi and the two officers who survived sat on the ground, trembling uncontrollably. Their faces were filled with extreme fear as they stared at the ant-like monster, not daring to make a sound.

The group of trainees thought they were doomed, but Cheng Xiaoyu finished them off in a flash, and with such brutality.

"You've worked hard."

After having Bell return to the resting place, Cheng Xiaoyu knelt before Lu Nian's corpse. He rummaged through it, picked up the spatial ring, removed the original soul imprint, and finally took out a voice recorder.

After a brief listen, his pupils contracted. The hand holding the voice recorder tightened, and he suppressed the rage in his heart.

"Xiaoyu!"

"Brother Xiaoyu!"

When Cheng Xiaoyu came to his senses, Mu Ningxue, Mu Nujiao, and Bai Tingting had already gathered around him, their pretty faces filled with concern.

At this point, Mu Ningxue, as his official girlfriend, no longer cared about the other two "vixens." She had seen that Cheng Xiaoyu's state was very wrong just now and was extremely worried about her boyfriend.

"I'm fine."

Cheng Xiaoyu gently squeezed Mu Ningxue's cheek and smiled tenderly at the other two girls, indicating he was alright.

"Brother Yu, thank you for saving us."

Mo Fan immediately changed his address. He knew that the guy named Lu Nian was after him. If Cheng Xiaoyu hadn't intervened, he might have been in grave danger.

"That's right, without Brother Yu, we would have died long ago. You're our savior!"

Everyone nodded repeatedly, still somewhat shaken by what had just happened.

"Alright, you all take the Skyhawk back to the Imperial Capital Academy and bring these three officers with you."

"What about you?"

Mu Ningxue grabbed Cheng Xiaoyu's arm, her beautiful eyes fixed on him, and asked.

"Don't worry, I have some things to take care of. You don't need to worry."

Cheng Xiaoyu patted the jade hand on his shoulder. Mu Ningxue didn't ask further; she chose to trust him.

After watching everyone leave on the Skyhawk, Cheng Xiaoyu turned to look at Lu Nian's corpse on the ground. He was curious to see what would happen if a human was transformed into a shadow.

"Stand up."

Lu Nian's shadow was extracted, transforming into a Shadow Soldier. It was larger and more robust than its original body, and it let out a roar.

Looking at the Shadow Soldier kneeling respectfully before him, Cheng Xiaoyu examined it carefully and then asked, "Can you use magic?"

Seeing the Shadow Soldier shake its head in denial, he sighed slightly. It seemed that extracting the shadow of a magician did not allow them to inherit their original magic, which was a bit disappointing.

However, extracting a High Level magician resulted in a Commander Level Shadow Soldier, which was a decent combat force. It was a shame he wasn't someone who enjoyed killing, and besides, where would he find the opportunity to encounter the corpse of a High Level magician?

"Forget it, you'll be called Aine from now on."

He put Aine away and boarded a Skyhawk back to the Imperial Capital Academy... Some matters needed to be settled!

At this moment, Zu Xingyi was on his way, his Wind Wings flapping...

Upon returning to the Imperial Capital Academy, Cheng Xiaoyu instructed everyone to keep quiet and await his arrangements.

President Xiao had already been summoned from Mingzhu University. He was surprised by the teacher's speed and quickly pulled him into a secluded space.

"Xiaoyu, why did you urgently summon me to the Imperial Capital? What happened?"

President Xiao had received information from Cheng Xiaoyu. Although he was puzzled, he rushed over immediately. It would be a lie to say he wasn't worried.

"Teacher, this matter is extremely important and cannot be overheard by others."

Seeing Cheng Xiaoyu's serious expression, President Xiao waved his hand and set up a spatial barrier in the room.

Afterward, President Xiao listened to the recording on his phone and the contents of the voice recorder. His face instantly filled with frost, and his aura surged, threatening to tear the spatial barrier apart.

This... this is... Teacher's strength?

Even Cheng Xiaoyu, who considered himself strong, couldn't help but feel surprised and fearful. He became even more certain that this matter was as good as settled.

"Teacher, don't crush the phone and voice recorder, they're all evidence."

Upon hearing this, President Xiao's surging aura paused. He glared at Cheng Xiaoyu irritably and reined in his aura.

His expression was extremely serious as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Xiaoyu, don't worry. Since I'm here, I will definitely get justice for you and won't let you be wronged!"

It's not about being wronged...

Seeing his teacher like this, Cheng Xiaoyu felt a surge of security.

President Xiao was undoubtedly furious. He knew about the research and experiments of the Evil Demon System, but he never expected them to target students. This was something he, as the principal, could not accept.

He dared not imagine what would have happened to this training team if Cheng Xiaoyu hadn't been by their side this time...

Songhe, you're old now, your thinking has become corrupt. It's time to let go of the power you hold!

At this moment, Zu Xingyi was on his way, flying with Wind Wings...

Ultimately, several major families and the Magic Association jointly reported Songhe for suspected intentional harm to students. He was taken to the Supreme Court.

With the content of the two recordings, this matter was confirmed as fact. However, even with President Xiao's intervention, Songhe didn't receive any substantial punishment, only being demoted from his position as principal.

Lu Nian's backers must be behind this. They're also afraid that if Songhe gets desperate, he'll expose everyone.

Coupled with the resources accumulated over years as principal, it was too difficult to truly bring him down.

However, with this major incident, other high-level officials would surely get involved. Perhaps they were already thinking of ways to suppress these arrogant individuals and would use this opportunity for a purge. The future leadership would likely undergo a significant reshuffle...

Under President Xiao's strong advocacy, all members of this training team would receive compensation. Each person would be given a Star River Vein and vast cultivation resources for each element, a quantity that even the noble families couldn't provide all at once.

The compensation seemed quite good, but Cheng Xiaoyu remained noncommittal. He had finally witnessed the dark side of this world, and it had honestly taught him a lesson!