Sect Master Yuan Yi

Yao Sheng looked at Liu Fei's hesitant expression, then cast a rather cold glance at Xiao Yu and the others.

Yao Sheng had spent several years in the Inner Academy, so he was well aware that Zi Yan, standing next to Xiao Yu, was the number one on the Strong Ranking and possessed the strength of Dou Wang.

He also knew that Xiao Yu was the rising star among the Inner Academy freshmen. Both of them were far too powerful for Yao Sheng Yao Sheng to provoke.

However, Yao Sheng still noticed that Liu Fei's fierce gaze was directed at Xiao Yan. He whispered in Liu Fei's ear, "That's Xiao Yan, isn't it? You have a grudge against him?"

Liu Fei shook her red lips and said, "That's right, I do have a grudge against him!"

"But..." Liu Fei said, a conflicted expression appearing on her face.

Yao Sheng, being quite clever, chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I know what you're worried about. If we don't meet in the Strong Ranking Competition, that's fine. But if we do, I'll make that Xiao Yan pay the price!"

Liu Fei looked at Yao Sheng, understood his meaning, and immediately nodded, saying, "Alright, if we run into him on the field, give him a good beating, and even Xiao Yu and the others won't be able to say anything!"

The two whispered to each other in hushed tones, and even Liu Qing, the Overlord Spear standing to the side, didn't hear their conversation.

Han Yue stood on the high platform and nodded slightly to Xiao Yu. Beside her stood two beautiful young women, who were probably also members of Moon Spirit's group participating in the Strong Ranking Competition.

Lin Yan strode over casually, punched Xiao Yan on the shoulder, and laughed, "I knew you wouldn't forget the Strong Ranking Competition."

Xiao Yan shrugged and smiled, "How could I miss such a good opportunity to fight against a strong opponent?"

Lin Yan looked at Xiao Yan and chuckled, "You're quite relaxed; it seems you're very confident about this competition!"

Xiao Yan smiled but didn't speak. Just then, a childish voice came from beside him. "Little Yanzi, shall we practice again this time?"

Lin Yan froze, then turned to the small white figure beside him and chuckled, "Senior Sister Zi Yan, what are you saying? Who in the Inner Academy dares to disobey you? I'll beat them so badly they won't know which way is north!"

"Oh? Is that so?" Zi Yan raised an eyebrow and smiled at Lin Yan, then pointed to Xiao Yu beside her and said, "He's not very respectful of me, why don't you help me beat him up!"

Lin Yan's face darkened, and he quickly chuckled awkwardly, "Hehe, Senior Zi Yan, please stop joking. I can't beat him either!"

"Tch, you can't beat any of them, so what are you doing participating in the Strong Ranking Competition?" Zi Yan rolled her eyes and said.

Lin Yan shut up this time. Xiao Yu shook his head and smiled when he saw Lin Yan's expression. It has to be said that Zi Yan's prestige in the Inner Academy is still very deep-rooted, at least among these senior students!

As time went on, the crowd in the square grew larger and larger, and the noise reached the sky.

"Bang!"

The ancient bell tolled once again throughout the Inner Academy, and the once bustling square gradually quieted down.

Laugh!

A series of whooshing sounds suddenly rang out above everyone's heads. When they looked up, there was no trace in the sky. But when they looked down, they saw that the elders' seats were already full of elders.

The old man in black robes sitting in the very center was none other than Great Elder Su Qian.

Cai Lin, accompanied by Little Xiao Nian, walked towards the elders' seats on the other side. Cai Lin's alluring yet aloof face, coupled with her red robes that accentuated her shapely figure, immediately attracted the attention of countless people.

Little Xiao Nian glared at the malicious gazes directed at her from all around, her little face showing some indignation.

A slight smile appeared on Cai Lin's aloof and pretty face as she asked Little Xiao Nian, "What's wrong?"

Little Xiao Nian snorted and said, "I don't like their eyes, they're so annoying!"

After hearing this, Cai Lin nodded slightly and said, "Okay, then we won't let them see!"

After speaking, the space around Cai Lin rippled slightly, and a terrifying aura suddenly swept outwards.

Those around Cai Lin were suddenly shocked, as if an invisible force had struck their minds, and their faces turned pale!

Cai Lin skillfully controlled the range of this aura's burst within this area. After letting out a cold snort, she led Little Xiao Nian to sit on a high spot with the widest view. The elders beside them, unlike the students, kept their eyes down and their minds at ease!

The crowd below the stage all looked at Cai Lin's aloof and pretty face, and Little Xiao Nian beside her, secretly wondering who this person was who was sitting in the elders' seat!

At this moment, Great Elder Su Qian stood up, stepped forward, looked at the bustling square, and gently pressed his hand down, saying, "Those ranked on the Strong Ranking, enter the arena!"

Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, and others were the first to enter, and the top ten from the previous Strong Ranking Competition all rushed towards the square.

Their display of movement techniques drew gasps of amazement from everyone. Following them were Xiao Yan, Hu Jia, Wu Hao, and others, who also displayed their own stunning methods, dazzling everyone's eyes!

After everyone on the Strong Ranking had gone up, Xiao Yu followed behind Zi Yan and slowly walked up the stairs.

The senior students in the Inner Academy all looked solemn when they saw Zi Yan, while the freshmen in the Inner Academy were slightly startled when they saw Xiao Yu. The two of them could be said to be the pinnacle of the Inner Academy's senior and freshmen.

Of course, Xiao Yu's influence should be greater than Zi Yan's, since many senior students know Zi Yan, but many freshmen don't.

"Now that everyone is here, let's begin!" Su Qian reminded the students on the Strong Ranking below the stage, "Inner Academy Tournament, no killing is allowed!"

However, Jia Nan Academy is located in the Black Corner Region, so it is naturally influenced by some of the Black Corner Region's atmosphere.

Su Qian could only shake his head slightly. With a flick of his sleeve, a burst of energy caused the black cloth on the other side to fall down, revealing the stone platform inside.

On the stone platform was a wooden tube containing many bamboo skewers.

"There are twenty-five blue sticks and twenty-five red sticks in this bamboo tube. If you get the same number of sticks, you are opponents!" Su Qian briefly described the rules of the competition.

While the Jia Nan Academy Inner Academy Strong Ranking Competition was underway, two opposing forces were facing off in a forest not far from Black Rock City.

"People from the Eight Fan Sect?" Lu Man looked coldly at the middle-aged man in front of her.

The middle-aged man made no attempt to conceal his identity, chuckling as he asked, "Are you from the Heavenly Snake Mansion?"

A surge of emerald-green Dou Qi qi erupted violently from Green Barbarian's Lu Man hand as she stared intently at Yuan Yi, asking, "So what if I do?"

Yuan Yi sensed a violent aura emanating from Lu Man. The powerful aura caused Yuan Yi's expression to change slightly, and he thought to himself, "This woman's aura is actually stronger than mine!"

Seeing that Lu Man seemed about to make a move, Yuan Yi quickly said, "Wait! I am Yuan Yi, the leader of the Eight Fan Sect. I have been entrusted by the Medicine Emperor to welcome the people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion!"

Lu Man's eyes narrowed slightly. Upon hearing that it was the Medicine Emperor, the emerald green Dou Qi in Lu Man's hand slowly dissipated, but she still looked at Yuan Yi warily and asked, "What does Han Feng want to do?"