That prodigy never expected that Long Chen approached him just to strike him.
Moreover, Long Chen had already set a trap in his words, just waiting for his response.
That slap left him stunned, rolling far away on the ground. Furious, he got up from the ground, pointing at Long Chen and about to curse out loud.
"Pfft!"
He spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling the world spin wildly, then his eyes rolled back as he fainted.
"You... You're despicable and shameless, this is a sneak attack. Someone helped the prodigy up and roared at Long Chen.
"Even if we don't ambush, you're no match for us. I can't be bothered to waste words with you.
If you think you're awesome, then why come to our Lingxiao Academy? You study what Lingxiao Academy has and act all arrogant—where do you get the courage?
If you were really that amazing, you wouldn't be coming to study at Lingxiao Academy. Since you're here to learn, then lower yourself for me.
If you can keep it, then stay; if not, then get lost. I won't indulge your bad habits. At Lingxiao Academy, behave yourself, or else you'll all get lost. Spanking you is the lightest punishment. If you anger me, you'll be beaten so badly you can't take care of yourself." Long Chen sneered coldly at all the powerful figures.
These guys must be out of their minds. They came here to learn things and still act so arrogant. Are their heads full of crap?
"Who are you? With such arrogance, does Lingxiao Academy belong to your family? Someone shouted angrily, clearly defiant.
"That's right, it's ours. What's the matter?" Not convinced? Even if you don't accept it, you have to endure it with me. If you want to learn something at Lingxiao Academy, you need a learning attitude and follow the rules here.
From now on, anyone who doesn't behave at Lingxiao Academy will be kicked out; no one can plead for help.
If any faction breaks the academy's rules, then everyone in the entire faction must get lost. Long Chen snorted coldly, ignored the group, and left side by side with Bai Shishi.
These prodigies were intimidated by Long Chen's dominance. They couldn't imagine what kind of identity this man in black had, and how he spoke so arrogantly.
Long Chen and Bai Shishi walked side by side to the core area of the ruins. Along the way, they found disciples from various factions, but hardly anyone from Lingxiao Academy was seen.
"What's going on? Our Lingxiao Academy has been taken over by other forces? Long Chen couldn't help but frown.
Along the way, Long Chen saw many jealous looks and provocative expressions from many people, which made him furious—he really wanted to kick these guys out.
But not understanding the specifics, Long Chen could only endure it. At this moment, he truly couldn't hold back anymore.
"Not really an occupation!"
At that moment, a kindly and kind-looking Bai Letian appeared before Long Chen. Upon seeing Bai Letian, Long Chen hurried forward with Bai Shishi to greet him.
Bai Letian chuckled and said, "When Lingxiao Academy was first established, it also received support from major powers.
The academy snowballed like a snowball, growing bigger and bigger, which led to the endless sea of books it is today.
It can be said that Lingxiao Academy belongs to the entire world and should not be private. Therefore, we must broaden our minds. "
But these people take our kindness for granted, which annoys me." Long Chen couldn't help but say.
"If you're unhappy, then I am, but I have to follow the ancestral teachings and can't do anything to them.
But you're different. Your position as dean isn't earned through inheritance, but through merit. So, don't follow the ancestral rules.
I am not here to preside over the Holy King Assembly, but because I have another mission, so everything here is yours to decide." Bai Letian said with a smile.
"So what do you mean... Long Chen probed.
"I don't mean anything. Everything depends on what you want." Bai Letian smiled faintly, his tone unfathomable.
Long Chen's mouth suddenly dropped open. He remembered that Dean Bai Letian was an Immortal King and had once fought against Empuda's avatar.
But now Long Chen noticed that Bai Letian carried the aura of an Immortal King, a Realm King, and even a Celestial Venerable. Long Chen couldn't sense his true cultivation—this was the first time he'd encountered such a situation.
Seemingly understanding Long Chen's thoughts, Bai Letian said, "Sometimes, what you see in this world is just what others want you to see. Seeing it doesn't necessarily mean it's true."
This Holy King Assembly was held very abruptly, even somewhat suspicious, so I had to come in person.
Now that you're here, I can leave with peace of mind. Everything here is entrusted to you." Bai Letian said.
"Dean, this absolutely must not happen. I still have a lot to do." Long Chen was startled. Before the conference began, he had many things to attend to.
"It's fine. With the War God Hall Master personally guarding the area, Lingxiao Academy will be safe.
However, the Hall Master dislikes talking and is not good at socializing; he is only responsible for the security here and doesn't interfere with anything else.
So, you just need to keep order here right; everything else doesn't matter—just focus on what needs to be done! Bai Letian chuckled.
"But... Long Chen didn't want to take on this responsibility; he still had to handle the auction matters.
But if he were busy here, he would have to rely on the aura of the dean of Lingxiao Academy, which would be inconvenient to deceive.
"There's nothing to say. Young people can do whatever they want. Don't be like us old folks, always hesitating and anxious about gains and losses.
Young people need the energy and courage of youth. Go for it—status and status are all nonsense.
I have urgent matters to attend to, so I won't waste time with you. You should go see the Hall Master." Bai Letian chuckled and saw the guest off directly.
Long Chen and Bai Shishi had no choice but to leave Bai Letian's place. Seeing Long Chen looking troubled, Bai Shishi couldn't help but laugh:
"What's wrong?" You're nothing like the Long Chen I know now. Where has your fearless aura gone? "
Shishi, let me tell you, I'm about to do something bad recently. I'm afraid it will ruin the academy's reputation." Long Chen couldn't help but say.
As soon as Long Chen said this, Bai Shishi giggled, "It's like you've done something good." Long
Chen was speechless, but thinking back, during the days he spent with Bai Shishi, he really hadn't done anything good.
"Alright, no matter what you do, I'll follow you. Whether it's reputation or criticism, I'm not afraid. What are you afraid of?" As Bai Shishi spoke, a blush appeared on her pretty face. Confessing her feelings like this made her a bit shy.
"Heh, so this is what they mean by 'marry a chicken, follow the chicken, marry a dog, follow the dog'?" Long Chen chuckled.
"Who said I wanted to marry you? Thick-skinned. Bai Shishi said with a hint of reproach.
"Ahem..."
The two were joking when suddenly a cough came—it turned out they didn't knowIn the middle of his wake, three people had already appeared ahead.
One of them was Bai Shishi's father, Bai Zhantang. Next to Bai Zhantang was a burly man, and the man between them startled Long Chen.
"Greetings, Hall Master."
Bai Shishi quickly tugged at Long Chen and bowed to the man.
"Hall Master?"
Long Chen's heart raced wildly. This Hall Master was actually a powerful member of the Dragon Clan.