The Three Black-Faced Deans

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"Despicable!" Qing Hao trembled as he propped himself up with his longsword, his eyes filled with intense resentment and bitterness. After uttering those words, he collapsed weakly to the ground.

"Clang!"

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"Did we win?"

"Yes, that's right, we won."

The sounds of weapons falling to the ground echoed one after another. Looking at the group of figures lying haphazardly on the ground, everyone from the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy was horrified, with a hint of disbelief mixed in.

This also marked the end of the fierce battle between the two teams, each led by one of the three factions: the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy and the Saint Spiritual Academy.

However, this result is somewhat contrary to common sense.

"Captain, we shouldn't be breaking the rules, right?"

The team member behind him said tremblingly, "This kind of power that can defeat thousands of people is not something that anyone below the Supreme Realm can unleash."

Using external objects to unleash such terrifying power, if they are not careful, the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy might be disqualified from the competition.

However, Bing Yu calmly turned and glanced at the person who had spoken, her words filled with a convincing power.

"Although we used external aids, there's no limit to the number we can use in this competition, is there?"

"That's true."

The man subconsciously nodded in agreement, a thoughtful expression on his face.

As for the other participants outside of the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, they felt deeply fortunate for their choice, as this temporary ally was surprisingly wealthy.

That's like being stabbed in the butt with a small knife—it's eye-opening!

The competition rules stipulate that power exceeding the Supreme Realm cannot be used.

The five-person team from the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, which didn't even have a single Spirit Array Master, actually unleashed more than fifty Spirit Array, almost all of which possessed power that was difficult to surpass even the first level of the Divine Soul. Some of these Combination Spirit Array even had power that was infinitely close to the Supreme Realm.

It's fair to say they're completely jumping around on the rules of this competition.

The overwhelming Spirit Array covered almost every corner of the valley, completely stunning the opposing team. Combined with their existing forces, total annihilation was inevitable.

"Gentlemen, our cooperation has now come to an end."

Bing Yu turned around and addressed the other teams that were not from the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy.

"According to the original agreement, our Northern Azure Spiritual Academy shall occupy half of the resources of this Ruins."

"I suppose no one has any objections?"

A faint killing intent seemed to linger in the air, and the others nodded hurriedly.

"Of course, of course."

"Yes, yes, yes."

"Okay." Bing Yu smiled gently.

"Then it'll be a pleasure working with you!"

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"Thump!"

The ancient sound of bells echoed gently through the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy. As the bells rang, all noise fell silent, and the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy was instantly plunged into a deep stillness as everyone listened intently to the deep, though not particularly melodious, sound of the bells.

As members of the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, they naturally understood the meaning of the bell's toll. After half a year, the finals of the Spiritual Academy Tournament had finally begun.

The moment they heard the bell, almost all the students rushed out of their rooms. Those who were about to enter the Thunder Domain immediately turned back. Except for a few who were deeply engrossed in cultivation, everyone else walked out of their rooms and came to the location of the giant bell at the call of their friends and companions.

Inside the magnificent hall deep within the Spirit Academy, streaks of Flowing Light shot out.

Dean Tai Cang's expression was eager, but also somewhat worried. Knowing the strength of the participating teams, he was naturally very confident in this Spiritual Academy Tournament. However, he was always worried about the possibility of something going wrong. If anything went wrong, their Northern Azure Spiritual Academy would fall from its pedestal, and it would be a long time before it could return to its peak.

At this moment, deep within the mountains of the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, two figures suddenly appeared, rushing to Tai Cang and the others.

"Lord Bei Ming, Elder Bing Yi, the finals are about to begin."

"Hmm." Bei Ming Long Kun nodded calmly, then turned to the old man beside him and smiled:

"Elder, would you be interested in watching those little ones' competition?"

Unfazed by Bei Ming Long Kun's seemingly obvious question, Bing Yi nodded excitedly and said:

"Now that we're here, how can we not see it for ourselves?"

"Now, let's activate the Battle Realm," Bei Ming Long Kun Tai Cang nodded, and the latter immediately retreated.

A moment later, another bell rang out, slightly different from the first. Accompanying the melodious chime was a golden light curtain, which slowly twisted in the sky, forming a golden passage.

Tai Cang gave a brief introduction to the Battle Realm at the end of the passage and its corresponding rules, and then he and the Elder took the lead in entering.

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A deafening sound of air being torn apart filled the air as a massive horde of students from the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy surged toward the entrance of the passage like locusts.

"Lord Bei Ming, Elder Bing Yi, please excuse me Tai Cang."

Upon arriving at the Battle Realm, Tai Cang addressed the two figures Bei Ming Long Kun, who were standing before him.

The latter knew that Tai Cang, as the Dean of the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, needed to attend, so he didn't mind and watched Beicang leave with a smile.

"How about we go sit with the students?" Bei Ming Long Kun suggested with a smile.

"Then this old man will respectfully accept your offer," Bing Yi replied with a hearty laugh.

So, the two balding old men sat happily in the last row of the students from the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, overlooking the entire venue.

However, for the students of the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, the "joy with the people" of the two senior figures was simply too much for them to bear!

The students, especially those standing next to Bei Ming Long Kun, were trembling with fear. They instinctively straightened their backs, placed their hands on their knees, sat upright, and dared not breathe loudly.

The ordeal didn't stop there; the two elderly people not only chatted and laughed, but would also occasionally, when they got excited, suddenly say something to the child next to them.

"Young man, what do you think?"

I'm just sitting here watching!

Of course, the student didn't dare to say it aloud. He could only scratch his head honestly and laugh awkwardly to brush it off, which drew strange looks from the two old men.

Could this child be mentally challenged?

Compared to the harmonious atmosphere in the stands, the atmosphere in the Dean's seat was not so friendly. Of course, since they would see each other all the time, these shrewd and calculating senior figures were still able to maintain a semblance of harmony.

The exceptions are Dean Tian Sheng of the Saint Spiritual Academy and Dean Tai Cang of the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, since the inside story of this Spiritual Academy Tournament is common knowledge.

The Saint Spiritual Academy wants to kick the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy out of the Five Great Academies, but the latter is unwilling to give up its position; this is an irreconcilable conflict.

Upon meeting, the two exchanged a perfunctory greeting, then their faces darkened as they looked away, much to the disappointment of the other Dean were waiting to see what would happen.

However, this superficial peace did not last long.

"That's impossible!"

As the top eight spots were announced, amidst the uproar, the Dean of the three spirit Five Great Academies (excluding the Northern Cang Academy and the Martial Spiritual Academy) turned ashen-faced. Had they not been so composed, they probably would have slammed their fists on the table in anger.

However, upon hearing this startled and uncertain shout, all the Dean the Spirit Academy looked over in confusion.