Chapter 281: Chapter 238: Indifferent to Life and Death, Just Fight (Part 2)

Just as he was about to go out and stop them, he saw a group of teachers from Beihai Military Academy rush out, their faces extremely grim.

"Stop!"

"Everyone, stop this instant!"

The teachers from Beihai Military Academy roared.

But when Gui Zian got a clear look at an old man in the very center of the group of teachers, he immediately pulled his head back in.

’Old man Wang is here!’

The chancellor of Beihai Military Academy, Wang Youyuan!

He had come out in person!

Gui Zian knew Wang Youyuan’s temper all too well. If he stayed hidden, Wang Youyuan might not bother with a junior like Gao Neng. But if he revealed himself, Wang Youyuan’s fury would likely be directed straight at him.

’I absolutely cannot show my face!’

’At least, not until Gao Neng’s life is in danger! Definitely not before then!’

As for Fang Tangtang...

Gui Zian wasn’t worried.

The only granddaughter of the Chairman of the Celestial King Group—who would dare kill her?

"Chancellor, save us!"

"These two from Eastern Capital Military Academy blocked the gates of our Beihai Military Academy and even attacked people..."

"Chancellor, you have to get justice for us!"

The moment the Beihai Military Academy students saw Wang Youyuan appear, they immediately started crying out.

Gao Neng, however, didn’t continue his rampage.

He hadn’t triggered any system-issued quests for this visit.

As for the reason...

He didn’t want to explain.

After the incident with the Dark Night Elf Clan, he had come to understand things very clearly. The whole "system loophole" thing was a sham. No matter what the objective was, once a quest was issued, there was a 100% chance something unexpected would happen.

Right now, he just wanted to quietly and safely enter the top 300 of the Dragon List.

Besides, taking a step back, if the stupid system really wanted to issue a quest, he couldn’t stop it anyway. Random quests, life-saving quests... those were already enough.

’Actively court death again?’

’There’s no need!’

It was better to play it safe and not make waves.

"All of you, shut up! You must be Gao Neng from Eastern Capital Military Academy?" It wasn’t the chancellor of Beihai Military Academy, Wang Youyuan, who spoke, but a middle-aged man.

"Yes, I am Gao Neng. And this beside me is Fang Tangtang, the granddaughter of Chairman Fang Yuan of the Celestial King Group." Gao Neng nodded immediately and took the initiative to introduce Fang Tangtang.

"I know you. I heard your name four days ago at the Eastern District Fortress. I was the lead teacher for Beihai Military Academy on that occasion. My name is Leidong." The middle-aged man gave Gao Neng a slight nod.

"Hello, Teacher Lei," Gao Neng greeted him at once.

"It seems you’ve already reached Tier Four? When you entered Eastern Capital Military Academy, you were only at Tier One Early Stage, weren’t you? From Tier One to Tier Four in just a few short months... You... are quite impressive!" Leidong was speaking from the heart. These Beihai Military Academy students didn’t know the truth.

As the lead teacher from last time, how could he possibly not know who Gao Neng was?

This seemingly frail young man before him was a target hunted by the Alien Race Alliance Army formed by three great races, a being who had escaped from the Dark Night Elf Royal City.

"Thank you for the compliment, Teacher Lei." A smile touched the corner of Gao Neng’s mouth.

"Hmph, I, Death God Fang Tangtang, am also Tier Four!" Fang Tangtang tilted her head up, clearly displeased that Leidong had only praised Gao Neng and not her.

"The granddaughter of Chairman Fang of the Celestial King Group, I’ve long heard of your reputation." Leidong glanced at Fang Tangtang, then his gaze returned to Gao Neng. "Gao Neng, are you here for a challenge?"

"Correct. I’m here to challenge Wang Nanlin."

"You’ve only just entered Tier Four, while Wang Nanlin is already at Tier Five Late Stage. This challenge isn’t fair to you. You should go back. As for what happened today, I will speak directly to your teacher, Gui Zian, to get an explanation." Leidong waved his hand, gesturing for Gao Neng to leave.

"Teacher Lei, I am here to challenge Wang Nanlin," Gao Neng replied again.

"Gao Neng, you caused a scene at the gates of our Beihai Military Academy today, and I have already given your Eastern Capital Military Academy enough face. You are no match for Wang Nanlin. Leave!"

"Teacher Lei, we haven’t fought yet. How would you know I’m not his match?"

"Heh heh, Gao Neng, confidence is a good thing. It’s true that Wang Nanlin’s leg injury hasn’t fully healed, but do you really think one leg affects him that much? I can tell you definitively that his leg is seventy percent healed. You are a genius; don’t get your spirit broken in your very first battle. With your talent, you have no hope of challenging for the top 300, but the top 500 is possible. Although the new rule states that only the top 300 of the Dragon List will be selected, if you are lucky enough to make it into the top 500, you could go and plead with the Shen Family. It might not be entirely hopeless!"

"When Teacher Lei speaks of the Shen Family, are you referring to Shen Ning’Er?"

"You’re asking the obvious! Gao Neng, reality is cruel. Fang Tangtang also relies on the Celestial King Group. It’s no shame for you to rely on the Shen Family. Besides, you reached Tier Four at eighteen. If you’re lucky enough to get on the list, your future will be limitless. In the future, even I, Leidong, would only be able to look up to you. No one will laugh at you!"

"But what if I want to rely on my own abilities?" Gao Neng could tell there was no malice in Leidong’s words, but he thought, ’I can rely on myself, so why should I rely on Shen Ning’Er?’

"Hahaha, Gao Neng, I’ve said all I’m going to say. Whether you listen or not is up to you. If you insist on this challenge, I won’t object. But tell me, are you prepared to be crippled?" Leidong laughed.

"Thank you for your concern, Teacher Lei. I’m fully prepared... to cripple Wang Nanlin’s other leg!" Gao Neng was also laughing, and his smile was even more brilliant than Leidong’s.

"Arrogant!"

"This kid is too arrogant! Vice Director Lei, why waste words on someone who doesn’t know what’s good for him? Just break one of his legs and have Eastern Capital Military Academy come pick him up!"

"That’s right! Since he dared to come, he can’t blame us for what happens!"

Hearing this, a few of the other teachers finally couldn’t hold back their anger.

"Gao Neng, I’ll ask you one last time. Do you really want to challenge Wang Nanlin? You won’t back down, even if it means being crippled?" Leidong’s expression finally darkened.

"Teacher Lei, I am here to challenge Wang Nanlin." Gao Neng nodded.

"Is that your answer?"

"It is!"

"Very well. Go get Wang Nanlin!" Leidong’s fist tightened slightly.

"Teacher Lei, Gao Neng isn’t worthy of challenging Wang Nanlin! If we at Beihai Military Academy have to send out Wang Nanlin to deal with a mere Tier Four, what will outsiders think of us? Do they really think we have no one else? I, He Yuan, request to fight! I will stake the reputation of my position as the vice president of the student council on it!" A short-haired young man stepped forward at this moment.

"We support Senior Brother He!"

"President He will be victorious!"

"Cripple that guy!"

Students from Beihai Military Academy immediately started shouting.

"Alright. But remember, don’t be too vicious. Breaking one leg should be enough. After all, both Beihai Military Academy and Eastern Capital Military Academy are under the Military Department!" Leidong heard the surrounding shouts and gave a slight nod.

He wasn’t thinking about things like ganging up on him or wearing him down with multiple opponents. That was because He Yuan was at Tier Five Mid Stage. Against a Tier Four Early Stage opponent, there was simply no possibility of losing.

’Since he can’t lose...’

’...what’s the point of talking about wearing him down?’

"Teacher, I understand!" He Yuan stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Gao Neng. "Gao Neng, my name is He Yuan, vice president of the Beihai Military Academy student council. I’m at Tier Five Mid Stage, a full tier above you. I won’t bully you. If you can last ten minutes against me, I’ll consider it your win!"

"No need. The outcome will be decided very quickly." Gao Neng shook his head.

"Arrogant! But do you really have the capital to back up that arrogance?" He Yuan sneered and then attacked decisively, wasting no more words.

SWISH!

He Yuan charged at Gao Neng.

And at that exact moment, Gao Neng placed his hand on the hilt of the Elf Long Saber on his back.

Closer!

Closer!

CLANG!

The long saber let out a soft ring.

Then, a flash of lightning appeared, wrapping around the blade of the Elf Long Saber and causing the edge to glow with a deep blue light.

Electromagnetic energy condensed into a single point.

Sword Drawing Technique.

Half-Step Slash!

BOOM!

He Yuan, who had just charged over, was sent flying back.

He hadn’t even had a chance to use the power of his Domain. His sword was broken, and along with it, five of his ribs.

And this was the result after Gao Neng had shattered He Yuan’s sword with one slash, then rapidly pulled back his strength as the blade’s edge struck He Yuan’s chest.

"So you were this weak? Daring to face me head-on as a Tier Five Mid Stage? You’re lucky my swordsmanship has reached a state of perfect control. Otherwise, President He, you would’ve been a goner. Ai... Could it be that you don’t know my, Gao Neng’s, nickname is ’Tier Five One Slash’?" Gao Neng sighed as he watched He Yuan spitting up blood in mid-air.

A master...

...is so lonely!

(4,200 characters, not bad, right, my bros! Stayed up till two again. I’m not doing this anymore. I finally fixed my sleep schedule, got to get up early tomorrow. Mmm... can’t go back to staying up all night!)