The Four Great Protectors froze on the spot.
Their expressions turned ugly as they exchanged glances, each seeing the shock in the others' eyes.
"Come back," Zhao Changfeng said with a slight frown.
The four hurriedly nodded and retreated several steps without another word.
"How about we each take a step back?" Zhao Changfeng asked, turning to Xu Zimo.
"Why should I take a step back? You need the strength to bargain with me first!" Xu Zimo replied flatly.
"Do you really think Vermillion Bird Academy has no one capable?" Zhao Changfeng asked evenly.
Though Vermillion Bird Academy did not possess the long history and countless ancient existences of Heavenly Dao Academy,
the academy was not merely backed by Heavenly Dao Academy. It still had some foundations to stand on.
Since Vermillion Bird Academy had been established, it had taught countless students.
There had been even more powerful experts beyond counting.
Ever since the academy's founding, few had known exactly how powerful Vermillion Bird Academy truly was.
The outside world had made endless guesses, but there had never been any particularly accurate information.
Xu Zimo gave a soft laugh and gripped the curved saber Overlord Shadow in his right hand.
Dark spiritual energy gathered along the blade, making it tremble faintly.
He walked toward Zhao Changfeng step by step.
Zhao Changfeng frowned slightly. He had no intention of showing weakness either.
The aura of a peak Saint Meridian Realm expert gathered around him.
As the dean of Vermillion Bird Academy, he was also its strongest expert in plain sight.
"Must you become enemies with Vermillion Bird Academy today?" Zhao Changfeng asked calmly.
"Hand over the Blazing Vermillion Bird Physique, and I'll leave without another word," Xu Zimo replied.
"That is impossible." Zhao Changfeng shook his head.
Spiritual energy surged in