This heavy loss put the already controversial Xu Tianran back on the edge of the storm, and the rivals who had fallen silent began stirring restlessly again.
"Your Highness, the target has already arrived at the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Awaiting further orders."
A black-robed figure slowly emerged from the shadows and dropped to one knee, speaking respectfully.
The agitation in Xu Tianran's heart eased slightly amid his fury, and he once again regained his former calm composure.
"Notify the Imperial Preceptor that the plan has begun! Within three days, I don't want even half a fly getting out of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect!"
"As you command!" the black-robed figure replied respectfully, then silently melted back into the darkness as if he had never appeared at all.
The killing intent in Xu Tianran's eyes as he sat in the wheelchair was stronger than ever. Looking at the shattered porcelain scattered across the floor, the corners of his mouth gradually lifted into a strange, icy smile.
"Shrek Academy! I'd like to see just how long you can remain king of the continent."
"Where is this?"
Jian Tongming slowly woke, only to find that his surroundings were not the Star Dou Great Forest. His companions were all gone as well, replaced instead by an endless expanse of white.
Jian Tongming's body was extremely weak after his rampage. He staggered to his feet, and when he shifted his steps slightly, he discovered that with every step he took, ripples spread across the white ground beneath his feet.
"Where exactly is this? Why am I here?" Jian Tongming muttered to himself, panic involuntarily showing in his eyes.
After all, he was only a teenager. It was only natural for him to panic at a sight like this.
Jian Tongming looked around