At nine in the morning, in the Temporary Stadium.

Although the news that Wang Zhan couldn't appear had not been confirmed, everyone was already discussing it fervently.

At the same time, the Martial Arts Academy competition referees and the influential figures behind them, who had extended many courtesies to the Chu State Military Martial Academy Team but had long found them an eyesore, finally showed their true colors.

"Chu State Military Martial Academy versus the Royal Martial Arts Academy! Will both teams please enter the stage immediately!"

Upon suddenly hearing this announcement, the expressions of the Chu State Military Martial Academy Team members changed drastically. Even Liu Zhenfeng, the Vice Dean, cast a deep glance at the high platform.

Are they that impatient?

Before he could ponder further, Sun Kelan, who understood the crux of the matter, approached Zhou Weiya and Zhou Weiqing for the first time since the rift had formed in their team.

"Zhou Weiya," Sun Kelan said seriously, her words earnest, "you should know that if you don't help us this time, the Royal Martial Arts Academy won't let you off either. So please, come back and help us, even if it's just this once. No matter how many disagreements we've had in the past, we all graduated from the same Martial Arts Academy!"

The Chu State Military Martial Academy needed reinforcements. The Royal Martial Arts Academy clearly intended to redeem themselves, and any flaw or negligence could lead to the Chu State Military Martial Academy's complete elimination.

Zhou Weiya looked hesitant. In fact, he was very worried about whether the agreement with the Royal Martial Arts Academy would be honored, fearing they might simply turn their backs on them.

However, Zhou Weiqing let out a sarcastic laugh, his eyes full of scorn.

"Don't think I don't know what you're up to. My brother and I have already offended one Martial Arts Academy. If we offend another, we'll eventually run out of options. You can only fool a simpleton like my brother, not me."

Sun Kelan's mouth fell slightly agape; she was utterly speechless.

She had never imagined that Zhou Weiqing, a third-year student who had even surpassed his limits by 15%, would turn out to be such a short-sighted fool!

Doesn't he realize that even if he and his brother have disagreements, they must stand with the Chu State Military Martial Academy at this critical juncture? Otherwise, who would bother with a character like him, driven solely by self-interest and devoid of any loyalty?

Unbeknownst to her, Zhou Weiya was worried about this very same point. Spurred by Zhou Weiqing's words, he made up his mind and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry, Ke Lan. My brother is right. Since we've already decided to side with the Royal Martial Arts Academy, we shouldn't be indecisive."

Having reached this stage, he understood. After this league, he and his brother were destined to have no place left in the Chu State Military Martial Academy. Their only option was to quickly arrange their transfer on the journey back, letting the Royal Martial Arts Academy handle the details. Only then could they truly latch onto this powerful backer.

Sigh...

Sun Kelan sighed, turned around to leave, her face once again showing a resolute expression.

She had figured it out. Even though the Chu State Military Martial Academy had no chance of winning, she would absolutely not back down.

She could feel that her true, bright future lay in standing by Wang Zhan's side. Since Wang Zhan was not here, as his teammate, she had no right to retreat.

So, who says women are inferior to men? Fight!

The Chu State Military Martial Academy Team, regrouped, officially entered the stage.

This time, they had completely severed ties with the Zhou Weiya and Zhou Weiqing brothers, no longer acknowledging them as members of the Chu State Military Martial Academy Team.

With only three level 1 Warriors and one level 9 Martial Artist, they faced the Royal Martial Arts Academy, which boasted three level 2 Warriors and four level 1 Warriors. The disparity in strength was obvious.

After Song Dongming gave an order, the team immediately assumed their formation.

Opposite them, the three blond, blue-eyed academy students leading the Royal Martial Arts Academy team watched the four opponents before them, their gazes impassive. To reclaim the Royal Martial Arts Academy's glory, they had resorted to certain measures to revert from fourth-year to third-year students—their sacrifice was no less significant.

But it was well worth it.

"Let's go. Since we're at odds with the Royal Martial Arts Academy, this day was inevitable. Unfortunately, we can't personally teach that arrogant Wang Zhan a lesson."

"Heh, that guy has been targeted. Even if he doesn't die, he'll be half-crippled. The Chu State Military Martial Academy can't protect him unless the Military Department directly recruits him. So, let's do our job. Sweep them off the stage in a single round."

Chu State Military Martial Academy versus Royal Martial Arts Academy: one a lucky contender that nearly took first place, the other one of the Federation's long-standing Big Four.

The moment everyone had been waiting for had finally arrived.

Song Dongming and the other three stood ready, alert, prepared to tear an opening in their opponents at any moment. Even if they failed, they had to take one enemy down with them, pushing themselves to their limits.

As soon as the whistle blew, the Royal Martial Arts Academy members acted. Three level 2 Warriors courageously charged forward as the vanguard, aiming to instantly pierce the Chu State Military Martial Academy's formation. The four level 1 Warriors behind them were tasked with cleaning up and surrounding any survivors, their roles clearly defined.

"Now!"

BOOM!

Huang Pufeng, his body flickering with blue light, was the first to stand before the team, directly facing the three level 2 Warriors. He even used his trump card, his family's secret mental power cultivation technique.

"Wolf's Howl Dominates the World!"

As the high-pitched cry sounded, the eyes of the three level 2 Warriors blurred, and their steps paused. On the other side, Song Dongming led Chen Mengshu, charging directly into the encirclement of four level 1 Warriors, each of them facing two opponents.

Although Sun Kelan was only in the Martial Artist Realm and knew she would have to pay a hefty price, she unhesitatingly activated her family's secret technique. Even if its effect was minimal, it was still enough to briefly disorient a level 1 Warrior.

Yet...

In just a moment, Huang Pufeng's body trembled violently. He was struck by the three opponents and sent flying out of the arena, his life or death unknown.

"Courting death! Apart from Wang Zhan, do you really think the Chu State Military Martial Academy can compare to the Royal Martial Arts Academy? You have secret mental power cultivation techniques, and so do we. Everyone, attack! Let them witness the methods of the Royal Martial Arts Academy!"

"Yes, Sir!"

Instantly, blue light flared from the seven students of the Royal Martial Arts Academy on the field, shining many times brighter than that of the Chu State Military Martial Academy members.

Liu Zhenfeng couldn't bear to watch any longer. His hand gripped the armrest of his seat, veins bulging prominently.

Zhou Weiqing sneered. "Simply overestimating their own strength. Did they really think they could deal with the Royal Martial Arts Academy? Leaving our corpses intact would be considered an act of mercy on their part."

"You shut up!"

Zhou Weiya glanced furtively at Liu Zhenfeng, understanding completely. This time, he and his brother had offended the Chu State Military Martial Academy to the core.

In just seven minutes, with Song Dongming's crashing fall, all four members of the Chu State Military Martial Academy Team met a grim end, their fates unknown. Barring any surprises, the Chu State Military Martial Academy's elimination from the league now seemed all but certain.

Yet, no one cheered, not even those from the Royal Martial Arts Academy.

The Dean of the Royal Martial Arts Academy, who had been watching the battle unfold on the field, sat expressionlessly in his office, not uttering a word.

Opposite him, Yun Tianyi, the Dean of Yanjing Martial Arts Academy, showed a hint of pity in his eyes.

To his left and right, Wei Daoming, Dean of the Federal Martial Arts Academy, and Mu Dongjun, Dean of the Federal Military Martial Academy, both remained silent.

After a long pause, a thunderous voice broke the silence.

"I believe that after these students graduate from Chu State Military Martial Academy, they can come to my Federal Martial Arts Academy for further studies."

Edward slowly raised his head, staring into Wei Daoming's eyes.

The source of internal strife among the Federation's four major Martial Arts Academies emerged at this moment, poised to sweep through all Martial Arts Academies in the Federation, large and small.

...

The Chu State Military Martial Academy suffered a devastating defeat; the scene was too gruesome to behold.

However, Wang Zhan, currently at the entrance of the Jing State Western Wilderness Area, had not immediately received this news, because at this moment, his sole focus was on completely incapacitating the five exceptionally ferocious, military-trained thugs before him.

Fortunately, he succeeded. He glanced at the top-tier Martial Masters, now mostly unconscious, their fates unknown, and smiled faintly.

"Young Master Xu, your lackeys seem to be just so-so. Forget fighting; I bet they can't even snatch a hot bite when scrounging for food with other lackeys, right?"

Young Master Xu watched the scene before him in disbelief.

What kind of fist technique was that? It could take down one of my Martial Masters with almost a single punch, effortlessly! He didn't even seem to use any Essence Energy, relying purely on physical power!

"Hahahaha, I didn't expect Student Wang Zhan to be so proficient in ancient boxing methods! Coincidentally, my family also possesses an ancient boxing method manual. Unfortunately, we younger generations lack the talent, so it has been left untouched, merely gathering dust. Today seems fated! I wonder if Student Wang Zhan would honor us by joining us for a simple meal to discuss it?"

"How can your family's ancient boxing method compare to mine? My family's incomplete manual of 'Tai Chi Fist,' though many parts are not detailed, with Student Wang Zhan's heaven-bestowed talent, I fear that once you see it, your mastery of ancient boxing methods will advance by leaps and bounds, making you invincible!"

"Student Wang Zhan, although my family doesn't have an ancient boxing method, we do have an ancestor, a Martial Emperor, who researches them. If you are willing, my ancestor could open his doors and formally accept you as a direct disciple. It wouldn't be difficult at all..."

Young Master Xu's expression turned ugly. The other families, like the Zhang Family, Li Family, Cheng Family, and countless others, wouldn't hesitate.

So, after Wang Zhan revealed his strength, they all immediately put on fawning smiles, like concubines vying for favor, surrounding Wang Zhan, constantly extending invitations, each with conditions so generous they could easily stun an ordinary person.

But Wang Zhan ignored them. Instead, he looked at Young Master Xu, who had turned and was walking straight to his luxury car, and called out loudly, "Young Master Xu, take your time! Let's keep in touch in the future!"

Inside the car, Young Master Xu's face instantly darkened. This is too humiliating!

"Get me a few Martial Generals! I refuse to believe I can't deal with him. If he refuses to be my dog, then just let him be buried along with the former Original Organization..."

Back at the scene, Wang Zhan turned to face the crowd, a smile playing on his lips.

"I'm fine with any of them, but before that, I must ask my wife."

Then, he turned to Qin Ying, whose presence made everyone's eyes gleam with strange emotions, and said softly, "Honey, which family's dinner invitation do you think I should accept?"

Qin Ying finally revealed her face, a half-smile playing on her lips as she looked at the many Jing State nobles and upper-echelon figures of the Federation, whose expressions had suddenly become respectful and apprehensive.

"I think you'd better accompany me home to meet my father. Otherwise, he might not even know someone dared to snatch his daughter away and make her their wife."

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