"Did Su Yuan come? I want to challenge him!"


    As soon as Chen Jiujun said this, everyone in the Demon Capital Academy froze.


    What, does this person know Su Yuan?


    Not only does he know Su Yuan, but he also wants to challenge him?


    Xia Yue became interested and stepped forward to ask, "You know Su Yuan?"


    "We were classmates before."


    "Oh? So you’re from the same middle school... Why do you want to challenge him?"


    Chen Jiujun frowned and asked, "Why are you asking so many questions? Is he in the South Pole Academy? If he is, make him come out."


    If someone normally talked to her like this, Xia Yue would have thrown a fireball at them by now.


    But now, Xia Yue curiously looked Chen Jiujun up and down. "Of course he’s here. But... have you ever been beaten by Hellfire?"


    A hint of confusion flashed in Chen Jiujun’s eyes. "Hellfire? What’s that?"


    "No wonder!"


    The crowd from Demon Capital Academy suddenly realized and began to look at Chen Jiujun with a strange expression.


    It seems that although this kid knows Su Yuan, he hasn’t been taught by Hellfire?


    No wonder he dares to challenge Su Yuan...


    Xia Yue mischievously smiled. "Alright, I’ll ask for you and see if he comes over."


    "Wait!"


    Just then, Xiang Dingqian walked forward, passed Xia Yue, and approached Chen Jiujun.


    "You want to challenge Su Yuan? Let me see first if you have the qualifications!"


    Chen Jiujun examined the burly young man in front of him, who was slightly taller than him, and his pupils contracted slightly.


    Previously, he was only focused on finding Su Yuan and didn’t pay much attention to others.


    But now, after a closer look, he realized that the burly young man in front of him didn’t emit the slightest trace of Star Power fluctuations.


    This person was actually a skilled entry-level practitioner of breathing technique!


    To reach entry level breathing technique in just two months since school started, he must have already known and practiced it before enrolling.


    And people like this often have extraordinary backgrounds!


    Thinking of this, Chen Jiujun’s eyes narrowed, and he asked, "Who are you?"


    Xiang Dingqian casually replied, "Just a defeated subordinate of Su Yuan."


    "A defeated subordinate?"


    Chen Jiujun was shocked. A skilled entry-level practitioner of the breathing technique was Su Yuan’s defeated subordinate?


    Although breathing technique doesn’t fully represent strength, someone at entry level wouldn’t be weak!


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    "That’s right, a defeated subordinate." Xiang Dingqian’s expression was indifferent, without a trace of resentment or shame.


    Since his Dao Heart shattered last time, Xiang Dingqian had thought for a whole day and finally achieved enlightenment.


    If you can’t beat them, join them!


    If he couldn’t defeat Su Yuan and be the strongest among his peers, then he would be the strongest under Su Yuan!


    Those defeated by Su Yuan must also be defeated by him!


    "Completely wiped out?"


    "From the two Shining Star Level leaders to the newly bronzed underlings, the several gangs combined lost at least a hundred people, yet they’re all dead now!"


    "Could it be..."


    "That’s right." Geng Qiuyi nodded solemnly. "It is said that after the incident at Red Sand Flame Island, Xia Xuan left Demon City and went west alone."


    Su Yuan’s expression changed slightly, and he pondered for a moment. "It seems Xia Yue’s sister is truly formidable."


    Geng Qiuyi laughed. "Of course, she’s called the ’Witch’ for a reason, and not just because she’s in Demon City."


    After chatting for a while, Su Yuan stood up with Luo Bingtong. "That’s it for now. We won’t bother you anymore."


    Geng Qiuyi stood up as well. "No problem. I just returned to submit a task these days... Best of luck with securing the Four-leaf Essence tomorrow."


    "Alright." Su Yuan smiled.


    After parting ways with Geng Qiuyi, Su Yuan led Luo Bingtong back to the Guest House.


    However, before they reached the Guest House, Su Yuan’s phone rang. He received a message from Xia Yue and Shang Baiyu.


    "Hmm? Practical Combat Hall, Chen Jiujun?"


    Seeing this message, Su Yuan couldn’t help but be a little surprised.


    Luo Bingtong noticed and paused with the orange juice she was sipping, looking up at Su Yuan.


    Sensing Luo Bingtong’s gaze, Su Yuan smiled. "It’s a message from Xia Yue and Shang Baiyu. Looks like I need to go to the Practical Combat Hall."


    ...


    In the Practical Combat Hall, the battle between Xiang Dingqian and Chen Jiujun was at its peak.


    Xiang Dingqian had unleashed his Heavenly Gang General form. Wielding the Fangtian Halberd, his every move had the power comparable to the Silver Stage.


    Compared to two months ago, Xiang Dingqian’s Outer Path Avatar move had become even more formidable. The combination of Heavenly Gang Energy and Ancient Army Soul was even more perfect and cohesive.


    On the other hand, Chen Jiujun was giving his all, bathed in silver electricity, covered in runes, and transformed into a Thunder Elemental Energy Body. Surrounded by snakes, he moved like lightning, constantly launching powerful Thunder Skills at the Heavenly Gang General!


    The Heavenly Gang General, formed by Heavenly Gang Energy and Ancient Army Soul, had a defense that couldn’t be matched by Zhang Tai’s pyramid.


    Even under the relentless Thunder Skills from Chen Jiujun, the Heavenly Gang General remained mostly undamaged.


    But hitting Chen Jiujun, who moved like Thunder Light, was just as difficult.


    One couldn’t hit, the other couldn’t defeat, resulting in a stalemate.


    Just then, Su Yuan and Luo Bingtong walked in.


    "I didn’t expect Chen Jiujun to hold his own against Xiang Dingqian. It seems his experience in the past few months has been remarkable."


    Su Yuan’s eyes showed a hint of surprise.


    Earlier, Xia Yue and Shang Baiyu had sent a message saying a student named Chen Jiujun from Wanzhou specifically challenged him. Not only that, but he had already defeated Zhang Tai, and now he was evenly matched with Xiang Dingqian, showing great strength.


    Su Yuan had been skeptical at first, but now he saw it was all true.


    Observing the battle between Chen Jiujun and the Heavenly Gang General, Su Yuan quickly noticed the changes in Chen Jiujun.


    Besides the Twin Thunder Snakes, he had a new skill that turned his body into a Thunder Elemental form, a blue star artifact in his hand, and the strong Star Power of the Bronze Middle Stage.


    Compared to before, his overall strength had increased significantly.


    While Star Artifacts and realm upgrades were somewhat manageable, improving skills wasn’t easy...


    Taking the two combatants for example, Chen Jiujun’s strength lay in his Bronze Middle Stage realm and the blue Thunder Thorns Staff;


    Xiang Dingqian’s strength lay in his six-dimensional qualities and the highly skilled Outer Path Avatar Heavenly Gang General.


    Their paper strength was similar, and the outcome depended on the actual combat situation.