Best Young Master

"The sky is getting dark; today’s competition is over. Please all return, have a good rest tonight, and prepare for tomorrow’s matches!" Lan Feiying announced, casting a helpless glance at Shi Ye.

As Lan Yingfei’s voice faded, the various heroic lords in the VIP seats stood up one after another and began to exit, heading towards the academy’s restaurant under the lead of the deputy dean, Old Fox.

It was apparent that, in order to gather resources, the academy had to maintain good relationships with these helmsmen from major powers to acquire more and better resources.

Ye Fan and the other participating disciples did not receive this treatment. However, they also quickly got up and left separately; whether they would go to the academy’s cafeteria for a meal was unknown.

Having reached the Divine Power Realm, with profound techniques flowing through the body, it was no problem to go days without eating. As long as they constantly absorbed Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, they could sustain their life needs.

Only the disciples watching the matches were reluctant to leave, still fiercely discussing the scenes from earlier competitions, in high spirits, displaying a masterful demeanor as they pointed out the tactics used.

Some even got into intense debates, spitting all over each other’s faces due to supporting different competitors, rolling up sleeves, and getting ready to "spar."

"Xiao Fan, how do you feel? Confident?"

The crowd parted, and Yaling quickly caught up with Ye Fan and his group, smiling as she asked.

"Hmm."

Ye Fan smiled faintly. Although Yaling hadn’t mentioned it specifically, he knew she was asking about winning the championship.

He had seen the strength of Qi Tianlin and Zhou Zhaolong, who might have hidden strengths, but he wasn’t afraid. He had the strongest Immortal Stele Scattering Hand, which, when fully unleashed, could even be something that those at the peak of the Divine Power Realm might not withstand.

"Then I’m relieved, sister! At least you won’t lose both the lady and the soldiers!" Yaling said with a seductive smile, implying something.

"What are you two talking about?" Hu Fei sneakily approached and asked.

"Scram!"

"Go away!"

Yaling and Ye Fan said simultaneously. Then they exchanged a glance, perceiving each other’s thoughts and laughing out loud with a high-five.

"Those two must be up to something..."

Hu Fei muttered to himself. Of course, he didn’t dare to say it aloud, or he’d be asking for a beating since he couldn’t beat either Ye Fan or Yaling.

Hmm?

At that moment, Ye Fan suddenly saw a young man approaching from not far away, blocking their path. His eyebrows furrowed and his eyes narrowed instantly.

Ye Fan recognized this young man; he was a genius named Li Daoheng who was close to Zhou Zhaolong and Li Tianfeng.

In the sunset, Li Daoheng’s eyes were malicious and full of intense resentment, like a venomous snake staring at everyone, making people feel particularly uncomfortable.

"Why are you blocking our way?"

The Ancient Saint Gu Hao asked steadily, sensing something was wrong. Although Li Daoheng was fairly strong, he certainly wouldn’t dare to obstruct them so audaciously alone; someone must be directing him from behind.

"Good dogs don’t block the way!"

Hu Fei was not as courteous as Gu Hao. He often made others roll their eyes with his sharp tongue, and this was no exception, directly regarding Li Daoheng as a dog.

"Ye, I’m here to tell you that you don’t even qualify to be Brother Zhao Long’s opponent. You won’t get past Li Tianfeng; he will definitely defeat you."

Li Daoheng completely ignored the two, treating their words as air, glaring venomously at Ye Fan.

"Are you done talking?" In the face of Li Daoheng’s provocation, Ye Fan asked calmly without any ripples of emotion.

"Not yet!"

Li Daoheng then shifted his gaze to Gu Hao, Hu Fei, and others, saying one word at a time, "I’ve remembered your words just now. In the group round-robin, I will make sure you pay for it."

"You..."

Hu Fei, Gu Hao, Shi Ye, Jin Changgeng, and others couldn’t help but become furious. Li Daoheng was merely a servant of Zhou Zhaolong but dared to belittle them, arousing their anger, itching to act immediately and knock him down.

Ye Fan raised his hand to stop everyone’s impulse, smiling as he asked Li Daoheng, "Now are you finished?"

"Finished."

"Scram!"

Ye Fan’s smile faded as he coldly said, "Go back and tell your master that I’ve seen through all his little tricks and remembered them. If it wasn’t for the Immortal Academy’s rule against life-and-death battles, I would have cut him down. Of course, before I cut him, I would cut you to start!"

"Such arrogant words! I’m standing right here; if you want to cut me down, go ahead. Let me see how you’ll do it!"

Li Daoheng was especially arrogant, his eyes shooting out disdainful light, completely dismissing Ye Fan and his group.

Ye Fan’s eyes were like golden lamps, shooting out two godly radiances several feet long, coldly staring at him for a long time. Then, he casually glanced in a certain direction, causing Li Daoheng’s heart to skip a beat, unexpectedly shocked by Ye Fan’s terrifying spiritual sense.

In the direction Ye Fan was gazing, Zhou Zhaolong was leisurely walking over with Li Tianfeng and a few trusted allies. Not far behind them was a Law Enforcer of the academy, whose strength was impossible to discern, unfathomable.

Even though Li Daoheng’s words were harsh, arrogant, and domineering, he didn’t make the first move against them. He only used words to provoke, hoping they would attack first.

Clearly, this was a malicious scheme, aiming to use the academy’s rules to trap them. He was just provoking but not attacking first, so even if blame fell, it would at most be a reprimand. Whereas if Ye Fan and others struck first, breaking the academy’s rules, they would face severe punishment or even expulsion.

It’s certain this malicious scheme wasn’t conceived by Li Daoheng; he didn’t have the intellect for it. It was undoubtedly Zhou Zhaolong’s doing, wanting to use the academy to eliminate him.

Once outside the Immortal Academy, the Ling Family would definitely not let him go. Ye Fan was well aware of this, and Zhou Zhaolong must have known as well, which is why he used the brainless Li Daoheng to provoke him.

"What’s the matter? Afraid? Don’t dare to make a move? Then stop bragging and quietly wait to be defeated by Brother Li Tianfeng in the round-robin!"

Li Daoheng spoke in a blustery yet cowardly manner, suspecting Ye Fan had already seen through their plan, rendering this borrowed-knife-to-kill tactic unusable.

"Just a lapdog barking wildly, if you want to die, I can fulfill your wish. Bring it on!"

Ye Fan’s voice was sonorous, neither loud nor soft, yet it spread across hundreds of meters, drawing attention to the scene.

"You..."

Li Daoheng was furious, veins bulging on his forehead, killing intent suddenly overflowing.

As a genius, he had sought refuge with Zhou Zhaolong, becoming a lapdog in name and reality, yet most resentful of others calling him such. Ye Fan’s words directly hit his most vulnerable spot, igniting his anger.

At this moment, a cough came from not far away, and then Zhou Zhaolong appeared, walking straight to Ye Fan.

"Brother Dao Heng, why bother with an ant, it’s beneath your status." Zhou Zhaolong glanced coldly at Ye Fan, saying to Li Daoheng.

"Brother Zhao Long, I’m sorry, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have stooped to the level of an ant like him!"

Seeing Zhou Zhaolong’s arrival, Li Daoheng immediately assumed an obsequious demeanor, smugly casting a glance at Ye Fan and others.

He emphasized the word "ant" heavily, his meaning unmistakably clear.

"Who is causing a ruckus here? Do you take the academy’s rules as decoration?" The academy’s Law Enforcer approached with large strides, coldly questioning.

"Nothing much, just a minor skirmish. It’s our fault for disturbing the Law Enforcer; we’ll disperse right away!" Yaling smiled charmingly, addressing the academy’s Law Enforcer.

In the Immortal Martial Academy, all Law Enforcers are disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall. They are naturally very powerful, and many were geniuses of the academy unable to prove Dao due to various reasons. Tired of the outside world, they returned to become Law Enforcers or teachers.

"Is it really like that?"

The Law Enforcer stared intently at Ye Fan, clearly unkind, but since Yaling said so and no real fight had broken out, he couldn’t find any faults with Ye Fan.

"If the Law Enforcer doesn’t believe it, you could ask others or call Elder Lan Yingfei to resolve this matter. It’s up to you!"

Seeing this Law Enforcer seemingly targeting Ye Fan, Yaling’s voice turned cold, directly invoking Elder Lan Yingfei. She knew Elder Lan Yingfei was absolutely fair and just. If the matter was reported truthfully, Li Daoheng would surely be punished.

"Since that’s the case, you all disperse. Do not let similar incidents occur again, or severe punishment will be enforced."

The Law Enforcer’s heart skipped a beat, surprised by Yaling’s sharp words, even he couldn’t withstand them. After muttering a few words, he excused himself for patrol and left in a hurry.

The incident thus subsided, yet many felt something was amiss, a tense atmosphere permeated the entire academy.

"Ye Zi, why do I feel things aren’t right?"

After walking a distance, Hu Fei suddenly said to Ye Fan, "That Law Enforcer was clearly targeting you. Could he be in cahoots with Zhou Zhaolong?"

"It’s very likely!"

Sikong Po frowned, "If that’s true, Brother Ye Fan must be extremely cautious in the future, avoid giving them any leverage or the consequences could be dire!"

"If soldiers come, use generals; if water comes, use earth. As long as they don’t provoke me, I won’t look for trouble, but if they dare to bully me, I won’t spare them!" Ye Fan spoke coldly, his voice firm and resolute.

He wouldn’t court trouble, but he also wasn’t afraid of it.

If others do not offend me, I will not offend them. If they offend me, I will destroy them!

After saying farewell, Ye Fan returned to his residence, directly entering the Virtual Space to cultivate in seclusion. He needed to rest and comprehend the Xuandi Fist and the Thunderclap Treasure Skill overnight to prepare for the upcoming competition.

Whether for his future status and resources within the academy or to fulfill his promise to Yaling, he must go all out to win the championship!

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PS: Another Chapter will be released at midnight!

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