National Guardian's Gone and We're Done-Chapter 81: There Is Only 1 Reason for Your Defeat: You Made an Enemy of Me
The bald man was none other than the former dean of the National Road Academy, Gong Yingshou.
Though not exceptional, he had been diligent in his duties over the years, allowing the academy to develop steadily.
Ever since the Lighthouse Empire published its global rankings for Martial Arts Academies, the National Road Academy had at least managed to squeeze into the top one hundred.
But its ranking was low, and it struggled to make any significant breakthroughs.
Gong Yingshou was resentful of this. After years of dedicated effort, he wondered,
why was he being stripped of his deanship the moment Chu He arrived?
A position like dean couldn’t be filled based on strength alone.
But Chu He’s sudden arrival made him feel an unprecedented threat.
Therefore, he decided to give Chu He a show of force at today’s inauguration ceremony for the new dean.
He had specially arranged for a student close to him to challenge Chu He in a student’s capacity.
Attending the ceremony today were not only students and parents from the academy,
but also domestic and international reporters, as well as high-level figures and distinguished individuals from various fields across the country.
He wanted to utterly humiliate Chu He in public, making everyone question his competence.
This way, Gong Yingshou would have a chance to make a comeback and reclaim his position as dean of the National Road Academy.
The male student chosen by Gong Yingshou was now standing before the podium,
holding a microphone, and declared righteously, "I believe that humanity’s path to power should not be limited to Martial Arts alone.
What’s wrong with gaining power by fusing with Evil Spirits?
The Lighthouse Empire has already proven in war that their methods are completely correct.
As the most outstanding academy in the Great Xia Empire, if the National Road Academy takes the lead in rejecting such methods, it will affect the entire future of the Great Xia Empire.
Fall behind once, and you’ll always be a step behind.
By the time we realize it, it will be too late to catch up."
His speech immediately resonated with many of the students and parents present, who nodded in agreement.
Chu He, however, just smiled faintly. He looked at the student and asked, "It seems you no longer wish to continue on the path of Martial Arts."
The student answered without hesitation, "That’s right. And I believe I’m not the only one; other students think so too."
After hearing this, Chu He nodded slightly and said, "Since you’ve decided to walk a different path, the National Road Academy is no longer suitable for you.
Liu Yuzhu, please process this student’s expulsion."
The moment he finished speaking, Liu Yuzhu stood up and immediately began to arrange the expulsion procedures.
This action stunned everyone present.
They hadn’t expected Chu He to be so decisive.
As for Gong Yingshou, an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.
The moment Chu He spoke, the student’s face turned pale.
He had originally thought Chu He would engage him in a debate, or at least give him a chance to explain himself,
but Chu He’s swift and ruthless decision caught the student completely off guard.
He frantically grabbed the microphone, his voice trembling as he said, "This... this is against the rules! Why... why am I being expelled?"
His heart was filled with panic and confusion. This academy had been his dream and his pride.
If he was forcibly expelled like this, how could he face his family? How could he face his future?
Chu He looked at him and said disdainfully, "Because I am the dean of this Martial Arts Academy."
The student was suddenly at a loss for words. Only then did he remember that Chu He was the highest authority in the academy, wielding absolute power.
He looked anxiously toward Gong Yingshou in the leadership seating area, hoping for a shred of support.
Gong Yingshou’s face was also tense. He frowned, shook his head at the student, and motioned for him not to drag him into it.
Chu He naturally noticed this small gesture and said, "Your grandstanding today about the Lighthouse Empire’s development strategy... someone must have put you up to it, right?"
Hearing Chu He’s words, Gong Yingshou’s face instantly turned ashen.
He knew in his heart that Chu He had already seen through his plan.
He clenched his fists nervously, terrified that Chu He would expose him on the spot.
The student had already received Gong Yingshou’s signal and said, "N-no... No one put me up to it."
However, Chu He wasn’t about to let it go.
With a sharp wave of his hand, a powerful current of air erupted.
Gong Yingshou felt an immense force strike him. The chair beneath him instantly shattered into dust, and both of his legs snapped on the spot from the impact.
Blood gushed out instantly, staining the ground red.
His agonized screams echoed through the venue, causing many students to cry out in alarm.
The reporters present were also stunned by this scene,
and they all raised their cameras, continuously snapping photos of the shocking moment.
The high-level figures in attendance, though also surprised, had varied expressions.
Some were shocked by Chu He’s decisiveness and power, while others began to re-evaluate the new dean’s abilities and methods.
The student was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground. Still holding the microphone, he subconsciously blurted out, "Gong Yingshou put me up to all of this.
He was furious that you became the dean of the National Road Academy, so he hoped to humiliate you today and make the higher-ups—Her Majesty the Queen—change their minds and have you removed.
That way, Gong Yingshou could continue to be the dean of the National Road Academy.
Then he would arrange for me to stay at the academy as a Martial Arts instructor.
This really has nothing to do with me! It wasn’t my idea!"
His voice echoed through the venue, and Gong Yingshou’s face had gone livid.
He knew that he was utterly finished today. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
Chu He’s gaze swept across the entire audience. "No wonder the National Road Academy ranks so low in the top one hundred.
With students like you and leaders like Gong Yingshou, it would be a miracle if the ranking wasn’t low."
Then, Chu He’s voice boomed across the venue. "From this day forward, any senior who wishes to graduate must travel to the Great Xia Empire’s Demon Caves and slay an Evil Spirit.
Anyone who shrinks back in fear will forfeit their right to receive a diploma from the National Road Academy."
His words were like a stone tossed into a calm lake, sending ripples through the crowd.
Looks of terror instantly appeared on the faces of many seniors,
but the eyes of many others flashed with excitement.
Their daily studies at the National Road Academy consisted of nothing but training and reading books about Evil Spirits and real combat,
yet they had very few opportunities to actually face an Evil Spirit.
Now, Chu He’s decision undoubtedly provided them with a perfect opportunity for real-world experience.
But most were simply afraid of dying.
Chu He knew that to fundamentally change the National Road Academy, he needed to use drastic measures.
Only then could the students of the National Road Academy truly become the best of the best on Blue Star.
CLAP... CLAP... CLAP...
Just as the entire venue erupted into heated discussion,
a rhythmic, unhurried applause suddenly rang out.
The sound of the clapping was like a spring breeze, strangely suppressing all the chaotic noise until the venue fell completely silent.
Everyone turned their gaze toward the source of the applause.
There, a young man stood perfectly still at the very top of the flagpole.
He wore ancient-style robes and carried a longsword on his back, looking like a swordsman who had stepped right out of an old painting.
His arrival had gone completely unnoticed, as if he had always been a part of the scene.
It was only when he clapped that people realized he was there.
"Who is that? Is he a student at our National Road Academy?"
"No way. That guy doesn’t look normal at all."
"Why can’t I sense his aura?"
Everyone stared at the mysterious young man,
and some even tried to approach him, only to be blocked by an invisible force.
The extraordinary nature of this young man shocked everyone present.
"I am Ye Gucheng, a lone swordsman who wanders the world."
The young man introduced himself, his voice cool and arrogant.
He raised a hand and pointed from afar at Chu He on the podium. "I truly never expected you to become the dean of the National Road Academy. What a disappointment.
I’ve long heard you’re the strongest on Blue Star, so I came all this way specifically to challenge you.
This battle is destined to show the world that I am the strongest on Blue Star, not you.
There will be only one reason for your defeat: making an enemy of me."
"..."
At his words, the entire venue fell silent.
All eyes turned to Chu He.
Chu He: "Psycho..."
