Sparring or Revenge?

Who was Yu Tianxin? One of the twins of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a future core heir of the family, and a genius admired by all of Thunderclap Academy.

What right did this white-haired brat, who had appeared out of nowhere, have to look at him like that?

Shui Bing'er keenly sensed the shift in atmosphere.

She said to Wu Changkong, "Let's go look around somewhere else. There's also Heavenwater Lake in the academy. The scenery is lovely and well worth seeing."

"Alright."

That simple response made Yu Tianxin's expression darken completely.

"Hey! How about we have a spar?"

"No. I'm going to see Heavenwater Lake first."

Honestly, he truly had no interest in throwing a tantrum with children.

Though his body was thirteen years old as well, his soul had lived through two lifetimes. To him, the arrogant youth before him was nothing more than a brat who had yet to be weaned. That petty jealousy and rivalry seemed laughably childish to him.

"Heh, don't tell me you're scared?" Yu Tianxin sneered, his face full of contempt. "Or do you just like hiding behind women?"

The instant those words left his mouth, anger appeared on Shui Bing'er's face.

"Yu Tianxin, what are you saying?"

Shui Qinghan's expression changed as well.

She knew all too well how weighty Yu Tianxin's words were. This was not a joke between children; it was blatant humiliation.

What worried her even more was that Yu Luomian not only failed to stop his son, but stood to the side with his arms folded, clearly seeing nothing wrong with Yu Tianxin's behavior.

Shui Qinghan's heart sank. Though the Shui Family was a prominent household in Skywater City, it was still far too insignificant compared with a behemoth like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. She could not let this matter escalate.

"Bing'er, don't make trouble."

She first gave her niece a meaningful look, then turned to Wu Changkong and softened her tone as much as possible. "Child, how about... you head back first? There are many people and many matters in the academy today. It won't be too late to come observe the ceremony another day."

As long as Wu Changkong left, Yu Tianxin's jealousy would naturally fade, and this farce could come to an end.

"Qinghan, that's not right." Yu Luomian spoke with undisguised glee. "When children have a conflict, they should settle it with their own strength."

"As elders, it's better that we don't interfere."

He paused, shifting his gaze to Wu Changkong with a meaningful smile on his lips. "Since this friend dared to come to Tianshui Academy, he must possess some skill."

"Young people should spar now and then. As long as they stop at the right point, it's not a bad thing."

Shui Qinghan's expression grew even uglier.

Yu Luomian's words sounded righteous on the surface, but his intentions could not have been more obvious. He had no intention of allowing Wu Changkong to leave just like that.

If Wu Changkong fell for the provocation and rashly agreed to spar, Yu Tianxin could defeat him openly before everyone, venting his anger while displaying his strength before Shui Bing'er. It would kill two birds with one stone.

And if Wu Changkong insisted on leaving, then the labels of "scared" and "hiding behind women" would be firmly pinned on him. He would never be able to hold his head up before Shui Bing'er again.

That old fox Yu Luomian had roasted Wu Changkong over the fire with just a few words.

Wu Changkong curled his lips. In his previous life, he had disdained competing over such pointless victories and defeats, but that had been his previous life.

This life was different. The person before him wanted to take away the one he had been waiting for.

He had no intention of swallowing this insult.

"Fine, I accept."

Shui Yue'er's eyes widened. Anxiously tugging at his sleeve, she said, "Are you crazy, Wu Changkong? He's one of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's twins. He's trained under the clan elders since childhood, and he's no weaker than my sister. You can't beat him."

Shui Bing'er also frowned. She stepped forward and stood in front of Wu Changkong. "You don't need to accept. Yu Tianxin has always been like this since he was young, always desperate to win. You don't need to stoop to his level."

"I'll handle it in a moment. After all, I was the one who brought you here. This matter should be resolved by me."

Wu Changkong looked down at her. Shui Bing'er was worried about him.

That realization inexplicably improved his mood.

"I'll handle my own affairs."

"Headmistress Shui, may I ask if there is a Spirit Battle Platform here?"

Shui Qinghan looked at him and silently sighed.

This child did have backbone, but before overwhelming strength, backbone was often the most useless thing of all.

"There is. Follow me."

She turned and headed toward one side of the academy. Shui Bing'er glanced at Wu Changkong, her gaze carrying a trace of complicated emotion, but in the end, she said nothing and simply followed her aunt.

"You're finished."

With that, a triumphant smile appeared on Yu Tianxin's face, and he strode after them.

But far more than just the few of them followed.

The parents and students who had originally been lining up to register in the square had long since thrown registration to the winds.

No one knew who started it, but the crowd surged toward the Spirit Battle Platform.

"Quick, quick! A genius from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is going to spar with someone!"

"Who's that white-haired kid? He's got some guts, accepting a challenge from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

"Who cares who he is? There's a good show to watch!"

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is one of the Upper Three Sects! When else would we get the chance to see them fight? It'd be a waste not to watch!"

"A prodigy from one of the Upper Three Sects is making a move. Who wouldn't want to see just how strong the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan really is?"

Tianshui Academy's training grounds—

The entire training ground was circular, with tiered stone stands rising around it, capable of seating several hundred spectators.

At this moment, the stands were already packed.

Then Yu Tianxin suddenly exerted force through both legs and shot into the air, landing steadily in the center of the Spirit Battle Platform.

A wave of screams immediately erupted from the female students in the stands.

Yu Tianxin truly was handsome.

His looks were completely different from Wu Changkong's.

He did not possess that refined, elegant sort of beauty, but rather an aggressive, heroic handsomeness.

Combined with his status as the second young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and his formidable level thirty-three strength, he was more than enough to become the dream of countless young girls.

"Young Master Yu is so handsome!"

"Stop dreaming. He came for Shui Bing'er."

Yu Tianxin stood in the center of the Spirit Battle Platform with his arms folded, savoring the attention pouring in from every direction.

He raised his chin, then extended his right hand and curled his index finger upward in provocation.

"Come up."

Wu Changkong was about to step onto the platform when someone gently tugged at his sleeve.

His steps paused, and he turned around.

Shui Bing'er stood behind him and said quietly, "If you can't beat him, admit defeat. Don't force yourself. Losing to him isn't shameful."

Wu Changkong revealed a faint smile. "Your concern makes me very happy."

After hearing that, Shui Bing'er finally realized what she had said, and her face reddened.

"I'm only saying this because I was the one who brought you in."