Chapter 178: Huang Class, Second Group Brother Wu Gan
As countless gazes converged on the scene, a slight sheen of sweat appeared on Mentor Ruo Lin's smooth forehead, and her hands clenched involuntarily. She scanned the surroundings, searching for the hidden youth, but found nothing.
"Wu Gan? That coward wouldn't dare show himself. He's worthless."
On a high platform with an excellent view, a young man in white robes shook his head and scoffed, "He doesn't deserve Xun'er. A girl as outstanding as Xun'er can only be with me!"
This white robed young man was none other than Bai Shan, the one who had encountered Xun'er at the mountain's foot. He was one of the most influential figures among the younger generation at Jia Nan Academy, his reputation rivaling Xun'er's, perhaps even surpassing it in some aspects.
"Sorry, but Xun'er is already my woman. She's already mine, and you're nothing!"
A sudden voice sounded from behind Bai Shan, startling him and making the hairs on his body stand on end.
"Who's there?!"
He spun around quickly, but there was no one behind him.
The voice had been so vivid, yet he saw nothing. He quickly glanced at his companions, but they all wore bewildered expressions, as if they had heard nothing.
Bai Shan: … Was it just my imagination? But why did it feel so real?
"Tch, so this is the man Xun'er always talks about? What a cowardly turtle! If I were her, I'd be better off with someone else."
"Hmph~ What's so great about these filthy men? They all think with their lower halves!"
On another viewing platform, a girl in a crimson dress stood with her arms crossed over her chest, emphasizing her impressive curves. She leaned against a metal railing, her striking figure even more accentuated by the contrast.
She watched the empty arena with pursed lips and sneered in disdain.
"Little witch, sit properly! Acting so unruly in public where's your dignity?"
Beside her, a white haired elder huffed, stroking his beard in frustration.
The red clad girl rolled her eyes and snorted. "Hmph~ And you call yourself the vice dean of the Outer Academy? If it were me, I'd have kicked Wu Gan out ages ago! Since when does Jia Nan Academy allow students to take extended leaves?"
"Sigh~ There's nothing we can do. Xun'er insisted on protecting that boy, so we had to compromise," the elder sighed helplessly.
"Hmph~ Sounds like an excuse to me!"
"He's not making excuses. Sorry, I'm late!"
A calm voice echoed above them.
The entire crowd was stunned, and every gaze snapped toward the source of the voice.
High above, standing at the very peak of the structure, was a strikingly handsome young man.
He stood tall, exuding an aura of dominance as if he were surveying the entire world from above.
Of course, from his elevated vantage point, he also had a very clear view of the "little witch" below him.
Wu Tian was tempted to remind her that she should tighten her collar a little he could almost see the small bamboo shoots inside.
That was not good~!
Without another word, Wu Tian leaped forward.
"Whoosh!"
A piercing sound ripped through the air as every pair of eyes followed his descent.
The white silhouette shot down from the sky like a comet, crashing into the arena with an explosive impact. The solid stone ground beneath him shattered into dust, and massive cracks spread across the plaza.
His opponent, the spear wielding youth, narrowed his eyes as a look of seriousness flickered across his face.
"You're Wu Gan?"
Xun'er's eyes remained locked on the dust free area where he had landed. A flush of excitement spread across her delicate face as she giggled, "Hehe~ Wu Gan brother is so handsome!"
"…"
Ruo Lin, Xiao Yu, and the others flinched.
Was this still the refined and elegant Xiao Xun'er?
Why was she acting just like the lovestruck men who fawned over her?
Was Wu Gan really that amazing?
Was he that extraordinary?
Or… was he particularly skilled at something?
Under countless watchful eyes, the white robed youth strode forward with his hands behind his back, steadily approaching Xue Beng.
Each step he took resonated in the plaza, as if it were echoing directly in the hearts of those watching. The pressure in the air grew heavier.
Even the white haired elder felt something off. Was it an illusion? He could sense danger emanating from this boy.
Wu Gan hadn't released a single trace of Dou Qi, yet he gave off an aura that suggested he was anything but ordinary.
"Huang Class, Second Group Wu Gan. I'm not late, am I?"
Wu Gan took another step forward and looked at the referee calmly.
His nonchalant voice silenced the entire crowd.
"Wow~ So that's Wu Gan, the one Xun'er always talks about? He's so handsome, so cool!"
"As expected, a man who can win over someone like Xun'er must be extraordinary!"
"Sister Xiao Yu, is he really Wu Gan?"
A curious girl beside Xiao Yu couldn't help but ask.
Xiao Yu's eyes never left Wu Gan as she replied softly, "Yes, and he's not just handsome his strength is terrifying. Back then…"
"Ahem~"
Mentor Ruo Lin coughed abruptly, stopping Xiao Yu from continuing.
She did not want these girls to know that she had once been utterly crushed by Wu Gan in a fight.
"Is he really that strong? But no matter how powerful he is, can an outsider possibly match up to us Jia Nan Academy students? We've all advanced a small realm in just a month!"
The young girl giggled.
Hearing their conversation, Wu Tian sighed helplessly.
So girls do talk about men a lot.
It was an honor to be the subject of their discussion, but could they at least wait until after he made a move?
Talking about how handsome he was nonstop was that really necessary?
They made it sound like he was impossibly good looking… What a headache.
Wu Tian glanced at Xue Beng, a seven star Dou Shi, and shook his head in boredom.
This was his opponent? Not a sandbag?
Well, sandbags were usually durable. He wondered how well this one would hold up.
"Wu Gan, I will defeat you in front of Xun'er! A girl as outstanding as her you don't deserve her!"
Xue Beng glared at Wu Tian, clenching his teeth.
Wu Tian sighed. These kids had no sense of reality.
Did they really think they had a chance with Gu Xun'er?
If this were outside the academy, they wouldn't have survived long.
Even Ling Ying, Xun'er's secret bodyguard, wouldn't have let them off.
"Can we start now?"
Wu Tian impatiently glanced at the referees.
The elders exchanged looks and nodded slightly.
Xue Beng's eyes burned with determination. He gripped his spear tightly and unleashed his Dou Qi, sending a sharp force straight at Wu Tian.
Wu Tian watched the unimpressive attack and felt utterly uninterested.
"Sigh~"
With a casual wave of his hand, a powerful force sent Xue Beng flying.
Before the young man even realized what had happened, he was already soaring through the air straight toward the viewing platform.
Bai Shan's eyes widened in shock.
"Shit why is he flying toward me?!"
(End of Chapter)
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