Xiao Yan vs. Zi Yan

"Yanran, as you know, I'm going to challenge the legendary, mysterious number one on the Inner Academy's Strong Ranking this time! But I just don't feel any motivation!"

Without this motivation, I'm very likely to fail the challenge, so...

Xiao Yan's intentions are as clear as day!

What's with all this talk about power? They're just trying to take advantage of Nalan Yanran.

"You really are something, Xiao Yan. How come I never realized you were so shameless?"

With her hands on her hips and her head raised again, Nalan Yanran was both annoyed and amused.

Why can't you just say you want me to do that kind of thing?

Why do you have to be so roundabout!

It can only be said that after experiencing it with Medusa once, Xiao Yan was completely unable to suppress his lewd nature.

However, he had every right to do this to his fiancée!

"Really? Yanran, that must be your imagination! Oh dear~, I suddenly feel a little unwell, oh no, I'm probably going to lose this challenge..."

Xiao Yan first put on a self-righteous appearance, then immediately began to pretend.

However, with Xiao Yan's acting skills, even a minor role probably wouldn't be taken by any production team.

Nalan Yanran: "..."

Nalan Yanran remained speechless.

However, even though she knew Xiao Yan was faking it, Nalan Yanran still blushed, tiptoed slightly, and leaned her head closer.

"Pop~"

A soft touch left a gentle imprint, then quickly vanished.

Before Xiao Yan could even savor the moment, Nalan Yanran had already swiftly moved away from him and headed out of the room.

"Alright, we should head to the Arena now."

Sunlight streamed through the open door, illuminating Nalan Yanran as she was about to step out, but then turned back with a smile.

Staring at this scene, Xiao Yan was slightly stunned for a moment.

By the time Xiao Yan realized what was happening, Nalan Yanran was already in the courtyard outside.

"Ah, Yanran, wait, is that all?"

Xiao Yan, who hurriedly chased after him, still sounded dissatisfied.

The intimate contact between the two just now only lasted about a second, and Xiao Yan naturally wanted more!

"Hehe, let's talk about that after you actually reach the top of the Inner Academy Strong Rankings!"

Nalan Yanran smiled, a smug expression on her face.

How could she let Xiao Yan control her forever?

That's too "dangerous"!

Therefore, she couldn't let Xiao Yan get too "out of line"!

And so, the two walked towards the Arena, laughing all the way.

Of course, during this period, the core members of Pan Gate, such as Hu Jia, Wu Hao, and Lin Yan, naturally followed suit.

They wanted to witness their sect leader ascend to the top of the Inner Academy's Strong Rankings together!

Because Zi Yan has rarely made a move in recent years, after the news broke that Xiao Yan had broken through to the Dou Zong Realm, most of the instructors and students at the Jia Nan Academy felt that Xiao Yan was on the verge of victory.

In fact, even Xiao Yan was very confident in himself.

With his current level of One-Star Dou Zong and combat strength far exceeding his apparent abilities, he didn't believe that the mysterious number one on the Strong Ranking could defeat him!

Soon, the Pan Gate group, led by Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran, finally arrived at the Arena.

When they arrived, the area was already surrounded by spectators!

Sure enough, as soon as Xiao Yan and his group arrived, a deafening roar erupted from all around.

"Xiao Yan is so handsome!"

"Go, Senior Xiao Yan!"

"Senior Xiao Yan, we're here to support you!"

"Xiao Yan, you've come this far, you can't afford to lose!"

"We absolutely must take the top spot on the Inner Academy rankings!"

You can do it!

"The top spot in the Inner Academy rankings should have been taken by someone else long ago!"

"Xiao Yan, you carry the hopes of all of us!"

"Over the years, you are the only one who has a chance to defeat the Brute Force King and reach the top of the Inner Academy rankings!"

Over the years, batches of new students have entered the Inner Academy. Before he knew it, Xiao Yan had grown from a freshman to the point where he was called "senior" by so many junior students.

Of course, there are also many senior students around the scene who are in the same year as Xiao Yan, as well as super senior students who have applied for delayed graduation!

The latter include figures such as Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, Yan Hao, and Qin Zhen.

They wanted to continue their training at the Jia Nan Academy for a while longer, and also wanted to see just how far Xiao Yan could go.

After all, among their peers, Xiao Yan is currently the only one they truly respect!

Seeing so many people come to the Arena to support him, Xiao Yan smiled and waved to the junior students around him, then responded to the greetings from Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing.

"It seems I absolutely cannot afford to lose!"

Xiao Yan was also secretly encouraging himself.

From the day he entered the Inner Academy, Xiao Yan had already decided to climb to the top of the Strong Ranking.

To be honest, if Xiao Yan hadn't been swallowed by the Fire Python formed from the Fallen Heart Flame and spent two years in the Underground Magma World, he might have challenged for the top spot on the Strong Ranking much earlier.

Don't forget, before Han Feng's attack, Xiao Yan had already defeated Lin Xiuya and become the second Strong Ranking in the Inner Academy.

Normally, how could Xiao Yan wait more than two years until today, nearing graduation, to start thinking about challenging for the top spot on the Strong Ranking?

"Xiao Yan, has that Brute Force King arrived at the Arena yet?"

Just then, Nalan Yanran, who was standing next to Xiao Yan, asked curiously.

"I don't know either. I don't even know what he looks like."

Xiao Yan said, somewhat embarrassed.

However, while saying this, Xiao Yan also looked around the Arena.

Finally, Xiao Yan spotted an old man and a young girl not far from him.

Immediately, Xiao Yan hurried over.

"First Elder, what brings you here?"

Looking at the old man before him, Xiao Yan asked with great curiosity.

After all, the person in front of us is incredibly busy!

What brings you to the Arena today?

Indeed, this old man is none other than Su Qian, the First Elder of the Jia Nan Academy.

As for the girl beside him, it was naturally Zi Yan.

However, at this moment, Xiao Yan was unaware that Zi Yan was his opponent.

"Haha, I've finally found some free time today, so I thought I'd come and personally referee this Challenge Tournament for you."

Su Qian laughed as he explained.

The two people competing today are a student he has high hopes for Zi Yan, whom he has raised like a granddaughter. It's not surprising that Su Qian would personally act as the referee for them.

"I never expected to have alarmed the First Elder; Xiao Yan is truly deeply sorry!"

Xiao Yan felt a little embarrassed.

"It's alright, it's alright, haha!"

Su Qian continued to wave her hand with a smile.

At the same time, Zi Yan's gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yan.

Just as Xiao Yan was wondering why this girl, whom he had met several times before, was looking at him like that, Zi Yan spoke up.

"Xiao Yan, is it? Very good! It's been a long time since I've properly beaten someone up! I hope you can last a little longer in the upcoming match!"

As she grinned, Zi Yan clenched her little fists.

"Hmm? A contest? Wait, wait a minute, could it be that you, Zi Yan, are that Brute Force King?"

Realizing what was happening, Xiao Yan's eyes widened slightly.

Goodness, really?

The girl before him, whom he had only met a few times with Su Qian and a few Elders, was actually the Brute Force King who topped the Inner Academy's Strong Rankings?

This is too unreal!

He had always thought that Zi Yan was the granddaughter of a Leadership Elder of the Jia Nan Academy.

I never expected that the other party would be the mysterious top of the Strong Rankings!

"Damn it, shut up! I really want to beat the guy who gave me that nickname to death!"

Clearly, Zi Yan herself didn't like her nickname.

"Hmm~"

Meeting Zi Yan's fierce gaze, Xiao Yan couldn't help but choke for a moment.

However, now that things have come to this, even knowing that Zi Yan is the legendary and mysterious top of the Strong Rankings, Xiao Yan cannot give up this challenge.

At most, when it's time to take action, I'll just hold back a little, so as not to make the little girl cry.

However, little did Xiao Yan know that he didn't know who would be the one to cry later!

"Zi Yan, Xiao Yan, shall we start the Challenge Tournament now?"

After a while, First Elder Su Qian's voice also reached their ears.

Neither of them objected to this.

And so, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the two slowly stepped onto the Competition Ground.

Only then did the many students around who had only heard of Zi Yan's name but never seen her see her in person finally see the true face of the Brute Force King, the top of the Strong Ranking!

Then, as the surrounding restrictions rose, it signified the start of the Challenge Tournament the top spot on the Strong Ranking initiated by Xiao Yan!