Chapter 179: Chapter 178: Hand Over the Elder’s Position?

"The Sword King, Ling Du Xu!"

"What incredible Sword Dao talent! He can actually trigger the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Sect phenomenon directly?"

"It’s not that surprising. He’s called the Sword King for a reason; he’s obviously capable!"

"Ling Du Xu, the Sword King. Legend says his combat strength is even greater than Elder White Tiger Yang Cheng’s. It’s a shame that during the White Tiger trials, he was just one step behind and was defeated by Elder Yang Cheng!"

"Three of the Four Great Elders of All Stars Academy are here now. The only one left is Elder Cyan Dragon, Qin Feng!"

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CLANG CLANG CLANG! Countless flashes of sword light landed. Ling Du Xu swept his cold eyes over the two of them, then his figure spun, transforming into a streak of lightning that landed near the Sword Testing Platform.

At the same time, waves of sharp, oppressive auras descended from the sky, like Sword Attendants protecting the King of Swords!

One young man after another appeared, each carrying a longsword, their Sword Qi rocketing into the sky.

Seeing Ling Du Xu appear, Zhao Sikong narrowed his eyes slightly and said to Ji Huang’Er,

"It seems Yang Cheng isn’t coming."

Ji Huang’Er said, "Yang Cheng’s weapon is a saber, not a sword!"

Just then, a chill pierced through the air from high in the distant sky.

Ji Huang’Er’s expression shifted. ’He’s here?’

Just thinking of him made a nameless fire burn in Ji Huang’Er’s heart!

"Qin Feng!" Zhao Sikong’s eyes narrowed, and a strange glint flashed within them.

"Is Miss Ji here to welcome me?"

In the distance, a magnificent white bird appeared. Atop its back stood Qin Feng, dressed in black. His gaze was as brilliant as the stars, his posture ramrod straight, and his black hair whipped in the wind. A wisp of something wicked glinted in his eyes.

Ji Huang’Er sneered. "Qin Feng, I was starting to think someone had already killed you!"

"Just a bunch of weaklings!" Qin Feng laughed, seemingly oblivious to the mockery in Ji Huang’Er’s tone.

"But reading between the lines, could it be that Miss Ji is worried about me?"

"I’m truly flattered. This feeling of being secretly admired is quite nice!" A mocking smile played on Qin Feng’s lips.

Ji Huang’Er shot Qin Feng a glance before her figure transformed into a red shadow and landed near the Sword Testing Platform.

Zhao Sikong harbored feelings for Ji Huang’Er, and upon hearing Qin Feng’s words, he couldn’t stop himself from lashing out.

His expression cold, Zhao Sikong waited until Ji Huang’Er had left before fixing his gaze on the black-robed youth. "Qin Feng, there are some people you can’t afford to provoke. I hope you know your place!"

Looking at Qin Feng, an icy, threatening glint appeared in Zhao Sikong’s eyes.

Qin Feng smiled faintly. "Someone’s jealous because they can’t have what they want, so they take it out on others. Zhao Sikong, you should go find a mirror and take a good look at your own pathetic face!"

A flicker of rage crossed his face, and Zhao Sikong gave a cold smile. "Qin Feng, let’s see if you can still talk so tough in a little while!"

Zhao Sikong brushed back a lock of hair at his temple, then his figure flashed, following Ji Huang’Er and landing a short distance away from her.

"Sissy," Qin Feng muttered, feeling a little disgusted by Zhao Sikong’s somewhat effeminate gesture. But inwardly, he mused,

’In less than two months, both Ji Huang’Er and that sissy have broken through to the Eleventh Realm of Martial Arts. These two can’t be underestimated. As expected of top-tier monstrous geniuses. It looks like I need to speed up my cultivation. If I let them establish their foundations and break through to the Condensing Vein Realm first, it’ll probably be bad for me!’

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Just then, Qin Feng looked up as two sounds of something tearing through the air reached him. The two women, Baiyun and Yun Mo, appeared at his side.

"Let’s go down too." Seeing the two women who had followed him, Qin Feng nodded. His figure flashed, and in the next moment, he appeared beside Lû Chunyang.

"Qin Feng!"

"Elder Qin!"

Several voices called out. Qin Feng looked up and saw Du Pingxia’s eyes meeting his. Lû Chunyang, Yu Yao, Li Zhuang, and the others were also there.

"Brother Du, Brother Lû!" Qin Feng grinned and cupped his fists in greeting.

At that moment, Qin Feng felt a thread of Sword Qi lock onto him.

An arrogant-looking young man with a longsword resting on his shoulder—a Spirit Sword—walked over, sizing up Qin Feng as he spoke.

"So you’re the Elder of Cyan Dragon Academy? You don’t look like much."

"And who are you?" Qin Feng narrowed his eyes, looking at the rather hostile, arrogant youth.

"I am Ao Fang, a name you are destined to remember forever!" Ao Fang said, looking calmly at the black-robed youth.

"Martial Arts Ninth Layer cultivation... not bad." Ao Fang saw through Qin Feng’s cultivation at a glance and nodded. "A cultivation at the Martial Arts Ninth Layer Middle Stage might let you stand proudly in some places, but at All Stars Academy, geniuses like you are a dime a dozen. If I were you, I’d willingly give up the position of Elder!"

"I should give up the position of Elder?" Qin Feng looked at Ao Fang in astonishment.

Ao Fang stood proudly with his hands clasped behind his back. "Cyan Dragon Academy is one of the four great academies, with a long and storied history. Every Elder has been a powerhouse. Although our Cyan Dragon Academy has been weak for a long time, if a mere Martial Artist at the Martial Arts Ninth Layer serves as the Elder, people will say our academy has no one left!"

"Qin Feng, as the Elder, can’t you consider the bigger picture? Your actions are selfishly disregarding the reputation of Cyan Dragon Academy!"

’Consider the bigger picture? Whose bigger picture is that?’ Qin Feng sneered inwardly. ’He’s really trying to pin a heavy label on me!’

"Ao Fang, what nonsense are you spouting? What does this have to do with Cyan Dragon Academy’s reputation?" Behind Qin Feng, Lû Chunyang’s face was now flushed with anger.

"How is it not related? An Elder at the Martial Arts Ninth Layer Middle Stage—don’t you think that’s humiliating?" a sinister voice called out as Qin Tianjiao emerged from nearby.

Looking at Qin Feng, his face was contorted with jealousy and resentment. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Qin Tianjiao swept his gaze across the many students of Cyan Dragon Academy. "Everyone, are you content with having an Elder who is only at the Martial Arts Ninth Layer Middle Stage?"

"He—that’s right, him, Qin Feng! He’s despicable and shameless! He used shameless means to obtain the position of Elder of our Cyan Dragon Academy, stepping on everyone’s heads and lording his power over us! A person like him should have been kicked out long ago, yet now he has usurped the glory of our Cyan Dragon Academy, occupying a position he doesn’t deserve!"

Qin Tianjiao practically roared, "How is a person like him worthy of holding the position of Elder Cyan Dragon!"

A stir went through the young powerhouses of Cyan Dragon Academy. As Qin Tianjiao spoke, their gazes fell upon Qin Feng, their expressions changing as they remained silent.

The young geniuses from the other three academies watched this unfold with cold detachment. In any case, the position of Cyan Dragon Academy’s Elder had nothing to do with them.

Ji Huang’Er, Zhao Sikong, Ling Du Xu, Tuoba Ye, and the others also cast their gazes over.

"Well said! Someone has finally stepped up to speak a word of justice!" Just then, a youth in purple robes stepped out from the crowd.

He was a youth dressed in a Python Robe and Yanshu with a Purple Gold Crown on his head, looking incomparably noble. This was the Young Prince, Wen Hong, one of the strongest of Cyan Dragon Academy’s younger generation.

Wen Hong clapped his hands, his gaze mocking and condescending. "Qin Feng, you see? So many people dislike you, and no one is willing to support you. What’s the use of you usurping the position of Elder Cyan Dragon? Why not just spit it out willingly and avoid the humiliation later!"

Qin Feng stopped the seething Lû Chunyang and waved a hand at Baiyun, Yun Mo, Du Pingxia, and the others. He took a few steps forward to stand before Wen Hong, Ao Fang, and their group, his face devoid of expression. "Alright, you’ve said so much. Isn’t it just that you want my position as Elder? It seems you can’t even wait for the last month!"

Staring at Wen Hong and Ao Fang, Qin Feng’s gaze grew sharp and piercing. "However, the position of Elder Cyan Dragon was bestowed upon me by the powerhouses of All Stars Academy. What does it have to do with a rabble like you? Whether you’re happy about it or not, whether you support me or not—I don’t give a damn!"

"As for the ’bigger picture,’ I’ll consider it if I feel like it, and I won’t if I don’t! What are you going to do about it?"