337: Fight to the death in the arena

At this moment...

Yao Chongwu spoke up to call everyone to a halt.

"Yao Chongwu, what are you doing? Don't even think about stopping me."

"Inside the ruins, the Dean told us to follow your lead, but now that we're out, you have no authority over me."

Yao Chongwu sighed, "I'll go with you guys."

"Zhao Yi, go and inform Dean Pang."

"Alright."

The group of dozens of people headed towards the direction of Qingyu Academy.

Actually, there was no need for a notification.

Although the square was large and crowded, a group of dozens of people moving aggressively was bound to draw attention.

Jiang Peng, who was in the distance, was one such person; he had noticed Yao Chongwu and the others shortly after they emerged, but he was puzzled because they hadn't come over to him.

Now.

Seeing these people walking toward Qingyu Academy made him frown deeply.

Then.

Zhao Yi ran over, "Teacher Jiang, where is Dean Pang?"

"Dean Pang had some business and went back to the academy first. What happened?"

"He went back?"

Zhao Yi was startled.

"Teacher Jiang, it's over."

Jiang Peng: "..."

"Just tell me what's going on. What are Yao Chongwu and the others doing?"

"They're going to Qingyu Academy to find trouble with Wang Feng..."

Zhao Yi quickly explained the situation.

"Idiots!"

Jiang Peng cursed under his breath and ran through the crowd toward Qingyu Academy.

Qingyu Academy.

Ranked fourth in the Great Xia.

At this time, Fu Quan, the Dean of Qingyu Academy, was counting the number of Trainees with two teachers.

Seeing the smiles on the Trainees' faces, he knew their harvest this time was good. Although they had lost four people, it was acceptable; this was the smallest loss they had suffered in their recent entries into Civilization Relic No. 1.

"Wang Feng, you bastard, get the hell out here!"

A loud roar erupted.

It spread across the massive square.

Instantly.

It attracted countless gazes.

The crowd automatically parted, forming a circle to look at Luo Jiang Academy and Qingyu Academy.

"They're from Luo Jiang Academy."

"What's the situation?"

"I don't know, probably some conflict inside the ruins."

"Conflicts in the ruins should be settled in the ruins. Now that they're out, they're still shouting and screaming."

In the eyes of others, matters of the ruins should be resolved within the ruins.

Once out of the ruins, with all the deans and teachers present, it was like running to one's parents; there wouldn't be any real result, and it would only be an embarrassment.

Making a scene like this offered no benefit.

Fu Quan, the Dean of Qingyu Academy, frowned. "Wang Feng, what's going on?"

"Teacher, I'm sorry. I'll handle it."

Wang Feng walked out of the crowd with a grim expression, standing less than ten meters away from Li Wei.

"Li Wei, what do you want?"

"Wang Feng, you conspired with the people of the Tianlang Empire inside the ruins to besiege me and Zhang Xing. I want an explanation from you."

Whoosh—

The square erupted into an uproar. Everyone's eyes turned to Wang Feng. If someone died in the ruins over a treasure, no one would say much—life and death are determined by fate, and wealth is in the hands of heaven.

However.

If someone conspired with outsiders to attack their own people, that was a problem.

That was considered collaborating with the enemy.

"Li Wei, you're spouting nonsense!" Wang Feng shouted angrily. Being watched by hundreds of people, even as a Genius of Qingyu Academy and a member of a top Family in Qingyu Prefecture, he couldn't withstand this kind of pressure.

Some things can be done, but they cannot be admitted.

"Exactly, Li Wei. We were with Brother Feng the entire time and never even saw you. You're just trying to extort us, aren't you?" one of Wang Feng's companions said.

"That's right. Are the Trainees of Luo Jiang Academy all of this sort of character?" another companion of Wang Feng stepped forward to mock Li Wei.

Li Wei was furious upon hearing this.

"Wang Feng, you dare to do it but don't dare to admit it! You're the one who severed Zhang Xing's arm. I already gave you the purple gold meteorite iron, so why did you have to be so ruthless?"

At the mention of the purple gold meteorite iron, a cold glint flashed in Wang Feng's eyes.

Back then, Li Wei had thrown the purple gold meteorite iron to the people of the Tianlang Empire, and it had taken him quite some effort to snatch it back.

"I haven't seen you, let alone any purple gold meteorite iron. Li Wei, stop making a scene; it'll only make everyone laugh."

"You son of a bitch."

Li Wei was beyond enraged.

"Li Wei, do you want to die? Keep your mouth clean." Wang Feng was angry now. In Qingyu Prefecture, who didn't know the Wang Family? Who would dare to curse at him like that?

"Die? Only a coward is afraid of death!"

"The Eight-Direction Arena, a death match!"

"Wang Feng, do you dare?!" Li Wei's eyes were bloodshot, and he seemed a bit crazed.

Boom—

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding crowd exploded with chatter.

What Li Wei said was likely true; otherwise, it would be impossible for him to propose a death match. After all, in terms of the Ladder Rankings, Li Wei was inferior to Wang Feng.

Despite this.

Li Wei was willing to bet his own life, which showed that his words were not false.

At this moment.

The way the crowd looked at Wang Feng changed, filled with contempt, and their impression of Qingyu Academy also dropped significantly.

Fu Quan, the Dean of Qingyu Academy, said in a low voice, "Wang Feng, is what Li Wei said true?"

Wang Feng remained silent.

"He Nan, Zeng Mao, you speak."

Upon hearing Fu Quan's questioning, Wang Feng's companions stammered and didn't dare to say a single word for a long time.

Fu Quan understood in his heart, and a flash of disappointment crossed his eyes. However, Wang Feng was his disciple after all, and he was close friends with Wang Feng's Elders.

Therefore, this matter had to have nothing to do with Wang Feng.

Otherwise.

Not only would it be difficult for Wang Feng to maintain his standing in the future, but the reputation of Qingyu Academy would also take a hit.

"Teacher Lin, you handle this."

"Yes, Dean."

Teacher Lin stepped forward.

"Student Li Wei, I believe there must be some misunderstanding here. Why don't we go to the side and have a chat so we don't waste everyone's time?"

"It's no trouble, please continue."

"That's right, it's not a waste of time at all."

Some onlookers who loved drama chimed in, causing Teacher Lin's gaze to turn cold as he glanced toward them.

The few Trainees who were swept by his gaze immediately shrank back and retreated behind the crowd.

"There's nothing to chat about. Zhang Xing lost an arm to save me. No matter what, I must give him an explanation, even if I die on the arena."

"Wang Feng, have the guts to accept the challenge."

"Enough. Student Li Wei, do not slander others without evidence. This matter ends here."

"I have evidence."

At this moment, Zhang Xing walked out, cradling his severed arm.

Then, his Wristband projected several photos. In the photos, there were six people in total, including Wang Feng's three-man team and three others wearing the combat uniforms of the Tianlang Empire.

More and more people were emerging from the entrance of the ruins.

The square was getting more and more crowded.

Luo Jiang Academy and Qingyu Academy were surrounded, and it looked like the situation was about to spiral out of control.

"A photo doesn't prove anything. Wang Feng might have been in a standoff with the Tianlang Empire. In fact, it's possible that the Tianlang Empire targeted you, and it was because of Wang Feng that you were able to escape."

Fu Quan stepped forward, turning black into white with just a few words.

The photos indeed only showed Wang Feng's team and the people from the Tianlang Empire; Li Wei and Zhang Xing were not in them. Even if they were, it wouldn't prove much.

After all, a photo isn't a video and can't explain much unless it captured Wang Feng actually attacking Li Wei and Zhang Xing.

But.

With no fourth party present, who could have taken such a shot? As for video, Li Wei and Zhang Xing were being hunted; how could they have had time to record a video?

"Exactly, that's how it was."

"You don't know how to be grateful and instead bite the hand that fed you. It's hard to be a good person these days."

Wang Feng said smugly, crossing his arms over his chest.

Clap! Clap! Clap!!

"As expected of master and disciple, making collaboration with the enemy sound so refined and unconventional. I've truly had my eyes opened."

Jiang Peng clapped his hands and stepped forward, his face full of mockery.