The next moment, with Wu Yong at the center, the energy of heaven and earth within several hundred meters began to stir violently. Wind-attributed energy, in particular, became exceptionally active.
The terrifying energy fluctuations drew countless glances and even alarmed several elders within the academy.
A hundred-meter azure blade aura shot into the heavens, shattering the white clouds high above.
The dreadful aura made the members of the Strong Ranking, even from far away, feel chills run down their backs as their hairs stood on end.
As Wu Yong's arm came down, that hundred-meter azure blade aura descended as well.
Boom!!!
No matter how fiercely the little girl threw her punches, no matter how great her personal strength was, she ultimately could not contend against the Power of Heaven and Earth.
After a long while, the dust finally dispersed.
A deathly silence fell over the arena. Everyone stared at the ravine that had nearly cut through the entire arena, unable to make a sound.
A white figure leaped out of the ravine. After dusting off her clothes, the little girl looked at Wu Yong as he descended and curled her lips.
"You won."
"You were pretty impressive too. Let's be friends. My name is Wu Yong."
Looking at the slender hand extended before her, then at Wu Yong's utterly sincere gaze, the little girl blinked. She forcefully suppressed the smile at the corners of her lips and pretended not to care. "My name is Zi Yan."
A small, fair hand clasped the slender hand. As the two hands shook, an aged figure somewhere high in the sky smiled and nodded.
On the spectator stands, everyone who witnessed this felt as though the sky had collapsed. Their academy lives were about to enter their darkest hour!
The unreasonable Brute Force King and the big bastard who oppressed every one of them equally had actually become friends. How were they supposed to survive now?!
At this rate, would they only be able to receive the guaranteed seven days of Fire Energy every month?!
Looking at the number on his azure Fire Energy Crystal Card drop back to a single digit, Lin Xiuya saw many others who shared his misery.
"We were actually fighting those two monsters before..."
There was relief in his voice—relief that they had been too weak to make those two monsters take them seriously.
Yet there was also a hint of defeat. Those geniuses who considered themselves exceptional had given their all, only to find that they were not even qualified to make a junior take them seriously...
Led by Zi Yan, Wu Yong quickly gained a general understanding of the Inner Academy.
Before long, the two arrived inside the Tianfen Qi Refining Tower. Zi Yan was quite responsible, explaining every detail Wu Yong needed to pay attention to upon entering.
Clearly, Zi Yan attached considerable importance to this friend who was even stronger than her.
Thinking about it, who would feel good about constantly being called the "Brute Force King" by others? How could she vent the resentment in her heart without giving them a good beating?
But because of that, the title "Brute Force King" became even more fitting~
Upon entering No. 1 Training Room, Zi Yan reluctantly took out her Crystal Card.
"Here. A bet is a bet."
"Alright."
Wu Yong took Zi Yan's Crystal Card and swiped it against his own, smiling as he looked at the adorable little girl.
Zi Yan took back her Crystal Card, only to discover that the number on it had suddenly doubled!
Raising her head, Zi Yan looked at Wu Yong. "What does this mean?"
"We're friends, and I have a bit too much Fire Energy on my card. So I'll have you help me lighten the load."
Wu Yong waved his own Crystal Card before Zi Yan's eyes. The Fire Energy count, which was already nearing seven digits, made Zi Yan's eyes widen involuntarily.
In a daze, Zi Yan recalled how those people had just supported her in defeating this guy.
"No wonder they looked like that. Don't tell me you took all of their Fire Energy?!"
"Mm-hm~"
Wu Yong only smiled without answering, merely blinking at Zi Yan.
A smile appeared on Zi Yan's little face as well. After thinking of something, her eyes rolled. "Wu Yong, do you want to come with me and steal some magical beasts' treasures?"
This guy was so strong. He should be able to beat the ones she could not, right?
Especially that big ape's treasure—it made her drool just thinking about it...
"That depends on what rank magical beast it is. I can't beat a sixth-rank magical beast right now."
Wu Yong liked to keep something in reserve in everything he did. Without using his Secret Art, he could still deal with some fifth-rank magical beasts with [Son of Wind].
His Secret Art was his trump card. Unless necessary, Wu Yong would not use it.
A trump card was called a trump card because it was the card kept at the bottom of the deck, not something to be used lightly.
The more often he used this trump card, the more people would learn about it. Once a trump card became an open card, it would lose its effect as a killing move.
"Fifth-rank. I wouldn't dare provoke a sixth-rank magical beast." Zi Yan shook her head. Sixth-rank magical beasts were far too powerful.
Not only did their physical strength far surpass that of fifth-rank magical beasts, but they also possessed intelligence no weaker than humans. They were highly proficient in controlling Dou Qi and could fly at speeds no weaker than Dou Emperor experts.
Once magical beasts reached the sixth rank, in a one-on-one fight, most human Dou Emperor experts could only fight them to a draw.
Moreover, thanks to their longer lifespans, a magical beast's prime combat period was equivalent to the combined lifespans of five or six Dou Emperor experts.
For that very reason, starting from sixth-rank magical beasts, treasures related to these high-rank magical beasts became difficult to measure with money. They could only be traded for other items.
"Then there's no problem. When do we set off?"
"How about now?"
After saying that, Zi Yan herself felt a little embarrassed. It seemed a bit too... eager.
However, Wu Yong agreed and directly put away the Crystal Card in his hand.
"We'll do as you say. The sooner we go, the sooner we return."
"Huh?"
"Lead the way. What are you standing there for?"
"Oh, right, right, I'm coming!"
"You even brought a helper today. Damn it!"
When the Snow Demon Sky Ape Zi Yan had lured out saw Wu Yong flying in the sky, it furiously pounded its chest, wild with rage.
"Big dummy, you're done for today!" Zi Yan swiftly flew behind Wu Yong, looking quite like someone flaunting power through her backing.
Roar!
Ignoring the great ape's roar, Wu Yong unhurriedly formed hand seals with both hands and calmly said to Zi Yan, "Stay behind me and don't move around. The move I'm about to use will be a little cruel. Before, since everyone was an academy student, I couldn't be too heavy-handed."
"Especially certain killing moves. Their power is too great, and at critical moments, I might not be able to guarantee that I can stop them. One careless mistake could cost someone their life, so I had to seal them away."
"But now that the opponent is this great ape, I no longer need to hold back."
As Wu Yong spoke, both Zi Yan and the great ape, which could speak human language, could feel the surrounding wind growing increasingly violent.
An incomparably oppressive aura enveloped this stretch of heaven and earth.
Domain Expansion—Ten Directions Wind Killing Array!
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