Chapter 736 - Creating a Stir in the Academy

The clash between the Peerless Peak and the Law Enforcement Hall when the True Martial Academy’s academy master intervened.

Although he punished both sides, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that he had favored the Peerless Peak’s side.

The Law Enforcement Hall not only failed to gain any advantage but also suffered heavy losses, even losing a peak Manifestation realm expert like Xiao Qianhe.

In contrast, Peerless Peak only had half of its cultivation resources deducted.

However, given their small numbers and their historically low share of resources from previous Demon Hunting Competitions, this deduction had no real impact on them. Peerless Peak essentially lost nothing.

Tian Xing clearly understood this. Although furious, he could do nothing, as this was the academy master’s decision.

He could not even beat Huang Wuji, let alone challenge the academy master’s authority.

Although many academy big shots supported the Law Enforcement Hall behind the scenes, even those big shots couldn’t challenge the academy master.

Furthermore, the Law Enforcement Hall was in the wrong this time, so even the High Elder backing them had no way to intervene.

Elder Tian Xing swept a glance at Huang Wuji and the others coldly, then let out a cold, heavy snort and left in frustration.

“

Hmph

!”

Elder Xuande and the other members of the Law Enforcement Hall also didn’t have the face to continue staying there.

As soon as they left, the crowd began murmuring among themselves.

“

Tsk tsk

, the Law Enforcement Hall really suffered heavy casualties and ate a huge loss this time.”

“That’s right. The academy master was definitely biased toward the Peerless Peak. That can’t be helped either. After all, the Law Enforcement Hall was completely in the wrong here.”

“Hehe, so you guys couldn’t read between the lines, I see. The academy master actually used this opportunity to knock the Law Enforcement Hall down a peg or two.”

“What do you mean?”

“For years, the Law Enforcement Hall has abused its authority, from disciples to elders, acting arrogantly and punishing whoever they wanted. This has stirred growing dissent across the academy. Many are already fed up. The academy master used this chance to remind them that he’s aware of their actions.

“If things continue down this path, next time he won’t stop at just knocking them down a peg. As the academy’s Law Enforcement Hall, they should be fair and uphold stability; instead, Qi Cheng tried to intercept and kill Chen Fan at True Martial City’s gates, blatantly breaking the rules.

“Plus, Chen Fan’s talent far surpasses people like Qin Wang and the First Dragon Lord. Although the Peerless Peak acts arrogantly, they are still part of the academy. Do you really think he would punish Chen Fan, someone who could ascend to immortality?”

“

Hmm

, you have a point. That is indeed how it is.”

“......”

“Haha, Little Junior Brother!”

Huang Wuji appeared in front of Di Chen and the others, his earlier ferocity gone.

“First Senior Brother,” Chen Fan greeted him.

Huang Wuji sized up Chen Fan and said, “Very good, not bad at all. As expected of Teacher, his skill is unmatched; he didn’t misjudge you. You’ve truly brought glory to our peak in this competition. It’s our first time taking first place in so many years. Hahaha, well done!”

“You’re flattering me, First Senior Brother. I was just doing my duty,” Chen Fan replied humbly.

In this competition, Chen Fan dominated his generation, drawing all attention to himself. Everyone else only served to highlight him as he set a new record in the True Martial Academy’s history.

“Let’s go. Back to the Peerless Peak!” Huang Wuji laughed out loud. Then, Chen Fan and the others kicked off the ground and flew toward the Peerless Peak.

......

News of the fierce clash between Law Enforcement Hall and Peerless Peak spread throughout the True Martial Academy almost immediately, shaking everyone. When they learned the details, many were left speechless, gaining newfound respect for Peerless Peak.

The Peerless Peak truly lived up to its name—Elder Tian Xing of the Law Enforcement Hall couldn’t gain any advantage before them and only ended up losing face.

The academy master’s handling of the situation also caused waves.

The True Martial Academy had one commodity in excess: geniuses. It didn’t take long for these geniuses to realize that the academy master was dissatisfied with the Law Enforcement Hall and used this chance to put them in their place.

Most of the academy cheered this outcome.

Afterward, more details about the Demon Hunting Competition spread, immediately sending an even bigger storm sweeping through the academy.

Those outside the Little Demon Realm had no idea what had happened inside, and as the news spread, the entire crowd was shocked.

Qin Wang and five other top talents, along with about a hundred geniuses, surrounded Chen Fan and bombarded him, but he stood unharmed. In the end, he wiped them all out.

And when Chen Fan underwent his heavenly star tribulation. Jambudvipa Tribulation Water, Ephemeral Epiphyllum Fire, Black Yellow Tribulation Earth, and Eternal Divine Wind—four terrifying calamities appeared, but he easily overcame them all.

While he was dealing with the tribulation, demon experts attacked him, including two at the sixth-level Heavenly Star realm, three at the fifth level, and several at the third and fourth level. They planned to kill Chen Fan, but he annihilated them all as well.

As stories of Chen Fan’s feats spread—exaggerated over time—he was soon portrayed as a monster that was an immortal reincarnated.

The entire academy was in an uproar. Countless people were talking about this.

Many found it unbelievable that Chen Fan, having just advanced to the Heavenly Star realm, could kill demons who had slipped through the academy’s defenses and even make them beg for mercy.

As a result, the crowd also felt that Chen Fan must be an immortal reincarnated, given his extraordinary power.

Chen Fan quickly became famous, remembered by countless people.

Although Peerless Peak taking in Chen Fan as a disciple had caused a sensation in the academy, its higher-ups did not pay attention to it.

However, even these higher-ups had begun to take notice of Chen Fan. Rumors said that even the High Elder Council knew about it.

In this Demon Hunting Competition, several main peaks like the Limitless Peak had suffered unspeakable losses. Heavenly Bastion Peak, Stargazer Peak, Unsheathed Peak, and Great Cliff Peak had each recruited peerless talents, future seeds for reaching the Legendary realm. However, out of jealousy, these prodigies got involved in the attack on Chen Fan and were killed by him.

These main peaks had no choice but to suffer in silence.

Not only did those prodigies bring about their own deaths, but they also dragged numerous geniuses down with them, leading to heavy losses. Their younger generation now lagged behind other peaks, finishing at the bottom of the rankings, which cut their resources significantly.

Toward this, the older disciples of these main peaks cursed Qin Wang and the others severely.