Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 72: Star Chamber

Chu Linfeng was surprised by the discussions among these people and began matching each remark to the speaker.

The person named Ouyang Hong stood at the forefront of his team, about eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed in red workout attire, with hair styled like an explosion, resembling a lightning strike—with each strand standing upright. His hands were behind his back, and his face bore a look of arrogance, clearly someone with an overpowering aura.

If faced with such an opponent, Chu Linfeng wasn’t certain he could defeat him, especially since Sword Spirit Yue’er couldn’t assist him at this moment.

The arrogance was not limited to him alone; the entire elite and regular classes shared the same demeanor. Almost every student displayed a domineering presence, particularly when confronting the inferior class, their condescending attitude unmistakable.

At this moment, the previously chaotic crowd in front suddenly quieted down.

Seeing this, Chu Linfeng realized that the principal and instructors had arrived.

Through the gaps in the crowd, Chu Linfeng noticed Dean Xu standing with Gongsun Changyuan and several other instructors in front of everyone.

Dean Xu stepped toward the front of the crowd, glanced around, and then said calmly, "Dear students, let me introduce myself, my name is Xu Feng, and I am the dean of Celestial Martial Academy." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Though his voice was soft, it clearly reached the ears of every person present.

It must be noted that there are over a thousand students here, and this level of power is enough to command respect.

However, Chu Linfeng was unfazed, having long known of his prowess.

"Our Celestial Dragon Academy is an institution with a long-standing history. Every student who graduates from Celestial Dragon Academy achieves significant accomplishments. This has been proven by countless facts," Xu Feng spoke slowly, his eyes continually scanning the students.

"With gains come efforts; this year, the academy tasks are heavy, and many are life-and-death missions. Sometimes it’s inevitable to pay with one’s life—the reality is harsh, and only the strong can survive in this world where the weak are prey."

Seeing the students’ somewhat fearful expressions, Xu Feng was pleased with the effect of his speech, but Chu Linfeng was lost in thought about the practice scene after obtaining the Star Stone, failing to catch the words of the other instructors.

However, one thing he did hear was the name of the beautiful instructor, Lu Xue—a very nice-sounding name.

After that, everyone returned to their classrooms, and Lu Xue stood on the podium and briefly said, "Starting today, your practice hours are from six in the morning to six in the evening daily. Apart from assignments issued by the academy, all other time must be spent practicing."

Upon hearing Lu Xue’s words, everyone felt a chill, as there wasn’t even a day’s rest, inciting dissatisfaction among many regular class students.

"I know these demands are excessive, but they are both for your sake and the academy’s. Everyone should know that next year is our competition with Sea Dragon Academy.

The dean hopes our academy can win this time, so you must strive hard," Lu Xue continued.

"This competition has nothing to do with us, given our regular class’s strength—it’s simply not possible. Even Ouyang Hong can’t do it; these are matters for the elite class!" A student bravely spoke.

"This is the dean’s order, and I’m just passing it on. Although you are regular class students, it doesn’t mean regular classes can’t participate in the competition.

I believe that in future competitions, our regular class will also shine brightly!" Lu Xue finished, specifically giving Chu Linfeng a look, indicating that the hope of the regular class rested on him.

After meeting Lu Xue’s gaze, Chu Linfeng merely smiled faintly, perhaps aware that the agreement he reached with Old Man Xu was known to Lu Xue.

"Chu Linfeng, the dean wants you to see him later; he has important instructions," Lu Xue smiled.

At that moment, countless pairs of eyes turned toward Chu Linfeng, clearly filled with envy and jealousy, as Chu Linfeng felt cold sweat forming on his back, "Damn it! This is clearly stirring up the class’s hatred toward me!"

Chu Linfeng knew Old Man Xu was likely to give him a Star Stone, and without caring how others viewed it, he got up and walked out.

"Chu Linfeng is so daring, he even leaves in the presence of an instructor, respect!" a student whispered.

"This guy could have joined the elite class but chose to stay in the regular class; there’s a plot, there’s definitely a plot," said a squinting teenager.

"Wow! He’s so cool! Handsome guy and strong, I’m so infatuated! I really like him!" a fangirl exclaimed.

Sitting in one corner, a girl student quietly watched the direction Chu Linfeng left, "Chu Linfeng, what secrets do you have? Tang Li said you’re amazing, but I really don’t believe it."

Seeing the students begin to whisper among themselves, Lu Xue’s face flashed a hint of anger, "Quiet! Do you still want Star Stones?"

Upon hearing about Star Stones, many students’ eyes turned green, and the chatter instantly ceased; perhaps even a pin drop could be heard now.

Lu Xue stood on the podium, pleased with the outcome, and with a wave of her hand, the desktop was filled with egg-sized stones shining with a pale blue glow.

"Starting from the first student on the left, one by one come collect this month’s Star Stones, and I hope you practice well, as daunting tasks await you in a month."

Chu Linfeng left and headed straight to Dean Xu’s office area, quite eager as he had never seen what a Star Stone looked like.

From afar, Chu Linfeng saw Dean Xu standing there, "Old man, I’m here; is the Star Stone ready?"

Dean Xu looked at Chu Linfeng, a faint smile on his face, "Kid, you really have no manners, take it, this is your stuff for this month, remember the things you promised me."

With that, a Storage Belt appeared in his hand, and he threw it directly to Chu Linfeng.

"A Storage Belt? Old man, you’re truly generous, thank you! I won’t disappoint you!" Chu Linfeng replied with a smile.

"Is a Storage Belt really worth your excitement? Even a single lower grade Star Stone is more valuable than this Storage Belt. Can’t believe you don’t even know this," he said.

"I haven’t seen a Star Stone before, by the way, does the academy have a special practice area that can yield twice the result with half the effort?"

Dean Xu scrutinized Chu Linfeng, then said with a smile, "We do, but there are restrictions! Each student can only stay there for one day."

"What place?" Chu Linfeng thought this place must be extraordinary.

"The academy’s Star Chamber, where practicing for a day is equivalent to a week outside—it’s the best place for enhancing strength."

"Only one day? Why?" Chu Linfeng speculated that practicing there, combined with the Star Stone, would soon allow him to break through to the Sixth Level of Black Tortoise Realm.

"Practicing in the Star Chamber requires energy, and the source of energy is Star Stones; it takes at least three Star Stones per session, so students are limited to one day."