Wu Changkong's Accusation

And this was the power of battle armor.

One-word, two-word, three-word battle armor—every level of advancement represented a qualitative change.

A two-word battle armor was enough to allow a Spirit Emperor to possess the strength to contend with a Spirit Douluo.

At this moment, the long whip in Shen Yi's hand lit up.

A dark green radiance erupted from the whip's body, and the green bead at its tip suddenly expanded, bursting forth with a dazzling light.

With a flick of her wrist, the long whip whistled through the air, lashing fiercely toward Han Li on the high platform.

The shadow of the whip carved an arc through the air, moving so fast that it was almost impossible for the naked eye to track.

The power contained within that whip was enough to shatter a giant boulder into fragments.

If it were to land on a person, it would undoubtedly break their bones and snap their tendons.

Yet, facing Shen Yi's attack...

Blood energy surged forth from within Han Li's body.

Golden blood energy poured out from him, transforming into a pillar of golden light that shot toward the heavens.

The pillar rose from the top of his head...

Piercing straight into the sky.

It even dyed the heavens a brilliant gold.

Within the golden radiance, there was a roar like that of a dragon, causing the very air to tremble violently.

Then...

That blood energy transformed into a sea wave and crashed toward Shen Yi!

The golden blood energy poured down like a tsunami, carrying the force of ten thousand jun, overwhelming Shen Yi with its sheer scale!

The sea of blood energy contained the power of the Golden Dragon King, tyrannical and scorching...

As if it intended to crush everything in its path!

Boom!

The long whip shattered instantly.

The moment the dark green whip made contact with the golden blood energy, it disintegrated into countless fragments that scattered in every direction.

Shen Yi's face revealed a look of shock, and for the first time, genuine fear appeared in her dark green eyes.

She didn't even have time to react before the wave of golden blood energy crashed right in front of her.

"Boom—!"

The golden light drowned out everything, swallowing Shen Yi whole.

The wave of blood energy slammed into her with unstoppable force. Her two-word battle armor let out a strained, creaking sound amidst the golden light as cracks spread from the breastplate toward her limbs and helmet.

Her body completely lost control under the immense force; she was sent flying backward before being slammed violently into the ground.

The ground exploded, and dust filled the air.

A massive crater had been smashed into the ground, with spiderweb-like cracks spreading in all directions from the center, sending gravel and dirt flying several meters away.

In the center of the crater, Shen Yi lay amidst the rubble, her two-word battle armor more than half shattered, her helmet askew, her breastplate dented, and a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.

Her gaze was unfocused and dazed; she lay motionless at the bottom of the pit, as if she had lost all consciousness.

The entire arena was terrifyingly silent.

It was quieter than it had ever been before.

Eighty thousand people stared at the youth on the high platform.

They stared at the massive crater that had been smashed into the ground.

All voices were suppressed by the scene before them...

Turning into silence.

A moment later, someone began to applaud.

One, two, three—the applause went from sparse to dense, and from dense to deafening.

It was an expression of heartfelt admiration and awe.

It was a cheer for the courage and strength required for one person to stand against the entirety of Shrek.

Han Li stood on the high platform, looking down at the unconscious Shen Yi in the crater. His gaze was calm, and he did not say another word.

He turned and walked away.

A moment later, Han Li returned to the area where the East Sea Academy team was stationed.

Tang Wulin was the first to rush up to him. The excitement had not yet faded from his face, his hands were unconsciously clenched into fists, and his voice was filled with obvious exhilaration.

"Han Li! You were incredible!"

"That was a teacher from Shrek!"

"You actually punched her straight into the ground!"

Xie Xie followed close behind, his expression exaggerated and complex, filled with both amazement and deep emotion.

"Class monitor, what kind of monster are you?"

"That teacher was wearing a two-word battle armor!"

"A two-word battle armor!"

"A single piece of that stuff is enough for an ordinary person to strive for their entire life, yet you shattered her battle armor with one punch..."

"How is it that I feel like we aren't even the same species anymore..."

Xu Xiaoyan stood behind them, her hands covering her mouth, her large eyes sparkling. Although she didn't speak, the look of adoration in her eyes said it all.

Han Li swept his gaze over the group and nodded, acknowledging their enthusiasm.

But just then...

A cold voice rang out from the side.

"Han Li, you went too far."

The voice carried a distinct chill and displeasure, standing out abruptly against the cheerful atmosphere of the group.

The smiles on the faces of Tang Wulin and the others froze instantly, and they turned in unison to look toward the source of the sound.

Wu Changkong had arrived nearby at some point, his eyes filled with intense dissatisfaction and anger.

His gaze was fixed directly on Han Li, his tone carrying a rare severity and reproach.

"Shrek Academy has been passed down for twenty thousand years and holds a revered position on the continent."

"No matter what Teacher Shen Yi did, she is, after all, a teacher from Shrek."

"You beat her like this in front of eighty thousand people, causing her to lose all face before the world..."

"Is this how a junior should behave!"

Tang Wulin and the others stood frozen in place.

Xie Xie opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed it back down.

Tang Wulin looked from Wu Changkong to Han Li, his expression shifting from excitement to confusion and bewilderment.

Xu Xiaoyan watched Wu Changkong's stern face cautiously, subconsciously taking half a step back.

Gu Yue's brows furrowed slightly, a strange glint flashing in his eyes.

They didn't understand...

Why would Wu Changkong say such things?

It was clearly Shen Yi who jumped out first to slander the Sky Sea Alliance for having a dark agenda, and it was clearly Shen Yi who provoked Han Li first and struck first in an attempt to kill him. How, in Wu Changkong's words, did it become Han Li's fault?

To this, Han Li let out a cold laugh.

He turned around to face Wu Changkong directly, his gaze calm yet carrying a hint of sharpness.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly; there was no warmth in that smile, only the cold indifference of someone who had seen through everything.

"Teacher Wu, as a student of Shrek Academy, you naturally stand on Shrek's side."

"I understand your position."

As soon as these words were spoken.

Tang Wulin and the others were stunned once again.

A student of Shrek Academy?

Xie Xie's eyes widened, his gaze darting back and forth between Han Li and Wu Changkong.

Tang Wulin's mouth hung slightly open, his expression shifting from confusion to shock.

Gu Yue's eyes narrowed slightly, lost in thought.

Wu Changkong is a student of Shrek Academy?

They had always assumed Wu Changkong was just an ordinary academy teacher.

After all, no one had ever told them about Wu Changkong's true identity, and Wu Changkong himself had never mentioned it.

But now...

Han Li had revealed Wu Changkong's identity directly.

Only then did everyone realize...

So, Wu Changkong was a student of Shrek.

Wu Changkong's expression changed instantly.

His brows furrowed tightly.

He did not open his mouth to deny it.

This let everyone present know...

What Han Li said was true.