A Sword Cleaves an Angel! The Future Top of the Genius Ranking!

"You will pay the price for your arrogance, Bai Yuan!"

Yue Zhengyu's voice boomed across the Spirit Ice Plaza, and his three Soul Ring flashed simultaneously.

The bright purple Second Soul Ring, in particular, was exceptionally dazzling.

His right hand made a grasping motion, and a golden Holy Sword materialized from the void, its blade shimmering with a sacred luster.

Suddenly, the angel wings on her back unfurled, their pure white feathers gleaming dazzlingly in the sunlight.

He shot towards Bai Yuan like an arrow released from a bow, his golden Holy Sword tearing through the air.

With a sharp whistling sound, it pierced straight into Bai Yuan's chest.

Bai Yuan didn't move an inch.

He simply took a step to the side.

Just one step, no more, no less, and Yue Zhengyu's Holy Sword grazed past the hem of his clothes.

Yue Zhengyu's pupils contracted sharply. He had used all his strength in that sword strike; how could it have been dodged so easily?

He gritted his teeth, twisted his wrist, and slashed the Holy Sword horizontally towards Bai Yuan's waist and abdomen.

Bai Yuan took another step back, just enough so that the blade grazed past him by about half an inch.

Yue Zhengyu's face darkened completely.

He had trained at Shrek Holy Angel Family for so many years, but he had never encountered such an opponent.

With minimal movement and the most precise sense of distance, he neutralized all of his attacks.

"Is all you can do to hide?"

Yue Zhengyu gritted his teeth, and the angel wings on his back suddenly vibrated, propelling him into the air.

He steadied himself in mid-air, looking down at Bai Yuan, the Holy Sword twirling in his hand, its tip pointing at Bai Yuan's brow.

Do you think you can hide forever?

"My Martial Soul is the Holy Angel, which makes me invincible from birth!"

"If you can't hit me, you'll just be worn down to death by me!"

Bai Yuan looked up at him, then pulled his right hand out of his pocket and beckoned to Yue Zhengyu with his finger.

"Come on, hit me!"

Yue Zhengyu's face stiffened.

"You actually dared to mock me!"

That composure that seeped from the very core of his being, as if he were looking down on ants.

He gripped the Holy Sword tightly, and the angelic wings on his back flapped suddenly, transforming him into a golden streak of light as he swooped down towards Bai Yuan.

The light on the Holy Sword exploded to its fullest extent at this moment.

Bai Yuan moved his feet, using his Godspeed to disappear from his original spot, and appeared behind Yue Zhengyu in the next second.

Yue Zhengyu's pupils suddenly contracted.

"What? That's fast!"

He tried to turn around, but Bai Yuan was much faster than him.

Before he could even form Holy Light Barrier, Bai Yuan's fist had already slammed into his back.

But the force attached to that punch made Yue Zhengyu feel as if he had been hit head-on by a rampaging Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

He crashed down from mid-air with a loud bang, creating a large crater in the bluestone pavement of Spirit Ice Plaza.

Gravel flew everywhere, and dust filled the air.

Yue Zhengyu lay at the bottom of the pit, the feathers of the angel wings on his back scattered all over the ground, and the golden Holy Sword was stuck in the ground a few meters away.

Gu Yuena stood at the front of the crowd, watching this scene, a tiny smile curving her lips.

The arc was so fleeting that she didn't even notice it herself.

He gave a soft hum, tinged with a hint of smugness and pride.

She's someone who's frequently sparred with this jerk; she knows better than anyone how formidable he is.

It's quite impressive that Yue Zhengyu managed to withstand that much damage without collapsing.

Wait, something's not right!

Gu Yuena's brows furrowed sharply, and a hint of panic flashed in her purple eyes.

Why did she cheer for Bai Yuan?

She should have wanted Bai Yuan Won to lose.

He was beaten, trampled on, and humiliated; she should be happy.

He lost the game, and she could laugh at him;

Even though he was trampled underfoot by Yue Zhengyu, she could still laugh at him all the way back to the Spirit Pagoda.

Why did she cheer him on?

Gu Yuena bit her lip and lowered her eyes.

I just... don't want the Shrek Academy members to get too cocky.

Yes, that's it. It's not to cheer for Bai Yuan, it's because I don't like Yue Zhengyu.

Her expression returned to calm in a very short time, and no one noticed the dramatic changes in her expression.

"Should we continue?"

Yue Zhengyu lay at the bottom of the pit, panting heavily.

Looking at Bai Yuan's face, he opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

He couldn't even force him to use his Soul Skill.

This composure, this effortless mastery.

This was the first time he, a genius who had been pampered by his family since childhood, had truly experienced the meaning of disparity.

Yue Zhengyu climbed out of the pit and dusted off his white suit.

He looked at Bai Yuan, but there was no resentment or anger in his eyes about losing the game.

There was only one kind of solemnity and fervor that even Bai Yuan found somewhat unexpected.

What's bothering this child this time?

"I admit defeat. I'm no match for you. I'll come back and challenge you again later!"

Yue Zhengyu's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

Losing is losing; there's nothing shameful about it.

The Holy Angel Family respects the strong, and so does Yue Zhengyu.

He can afford to lose, and he can afford to win.

The square was quiet for a moment, then erupted into a deafening clamor.

"He's really amazing! I'm a fan now!"

"That's right, they didn't even have a single Soul Ring activated from beginning to end, and this member of the Angel Family was completely overwhelmed..."

"The people ranked higher haven't been announced yet!"

Someone shouted in protest.

Bai Yuan listened to the murmurs and smiled as he walked towards Gu Yuena.

Gu Yuena watched him walk towards her.

The tiny smile at the corner of her mouth hadn't yet faded.

She lowered her eyes, suppressing the inappropriate emotions within her.

When she looked up again, she had already regained her aloof demeanor.

"Let's go, junior sister."

Bai Yuan walked past her.

Gu Yuena followed beside him.

"You certainly stole the show."

Bai Yuan smiled but didn't say anything.

At Spirit Ice Plaza, the crowd was still buzzing with discussion.

Yue Zhengyu stood there, watching Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena's backs.

He took a deep breath and slowly relaxed his clenched fist.

Next time, he will be even stronger.

Then, he will stand squarely in front of Bai Yuan and fight him again.

Bai Yuan listened to the murmurs and shook his head, preparing to leave.

A tall figure stepped out from the crowd and blocked his way.

Bai Yuan paused in his steps.

The crowd stirred.

"This is... Li Qiankun? The class monitor of Grade 2 Class 1! What's he doing here?"

"This is going to be good! Senior Li is definitely third on the Youth Genius Ranking! Invincible defense!"

"Is this person here to avenge Yue Zhengyu?"

Li Qiankun walked steadily onto the square. He was tall with broad shoulders, and his dark blue school uniform was stretched taut by his muscles.

He stood there, like a solid city wall.

Looking at Bai Yuan, he grinned, his laughter as hearty as thunder.

"Hahaha, don't be angry, don't be angry! I'll play with you. I just got cravings because you're so good at it."

He patted his chest, his tone full of sincerity.

"Li Qiankun, class monitor of Grade 2 Class 1, Grade 2."

My classmates all lost to you in the Heavenly Sea Grand Competition.

I've always wanted to spar with you, and today's the perfect opportunity!

Bai Yuan's lips twitched slightly.

If you're going to settle a score, just settle it. Why all the fuss?

His patience was being worn down little by little.

From the Yue Zhengyu appeared until Li Qiankun showed up, he had become somewhat annoyed.

They beat the small one, then the big one comes; they beat the big one, then the even bigger one comes—a war of attrition, is that it?

Bai Yuan raised his eyes and looked at Li Qiankun's honest yet expectant face, a cold smile curving his lips.

"Does Your Excellency really think I have no temper?"

After beating the small one, now the big one comes along?

"A war of attrition?"

Li Qiankun scratched his head, his smile unchanged.

"This is just a friendly spar. You're so strong, why are you afraid of another fight?"

Bai Yuan ignored him, his gaze passing over Li Qiankun's shoulder.

The sound swept across the crowd still watching in the square, clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

"Is there another genius teenager coming along? I don't want another one challenging me after I've defeated this one."

I'm very busy.

The square instantly erupted in chaos.

"How arrogant!"

"How domineering!"

"They really don't take Shrek seriously!"

Li Qiankun frowned slightly, then relaxed.

He looked at Bai Yuan's expressionless face, and the smile on his lips deepened.

"Don't worry, it's just me."

"After we're done playing, I'll treat you to dinner."

Bai Yuan looked at him and remained silent for a moment.

He pulled his right hand out of his pocket and flexed his wrist.

"Okay, let's do it then."

"Today I will reach the top of the Youth Genius Ranking!"