28: Chapter 28 is up to me.

Jiang Mingyue's willow-leaf eyebrows instantly shot up.

"Very well! I was just worrying about where to find you lot to settle the score!"

Back at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, if Ning Yuan hadn't been there, her immense opportunity would have been ruined by this group of fellows.

This was the enmity of obstructing one's path!

She, Jiang Mingyue, was a very petty person!

The Light-Wing Shuttle slowly descended.

Opposite them, several members of the Stone Python Clan were already waiting in formation, their eyes filled with undisguised malice.

Ning Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he noticed a new face in the opposing team.

It was a youth who was clearly older than Shi Ling and the others. He stood with his arms crossed, his posture casual, as if he didn't care about anything.

Shi Ling, the leader, no longer had the embarrassment she'd shown at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. She pointed at Ning Yuan and shouted sharply:

"Ning Yuan, isn't it? That day at the academy plaza, you injured my Stone Python Clan members for no reason. Today, what is your crime!"

Ning Yuan picked his ear, looking completely unbothered.

"They got what they deserved."

"You!" The Stone Python Clan members were furious upon hearing this.

Shi Ling was so angry she started laughing.

"Good! Very good! I want to see if your mouth can still be this tough in a moment!"

She said with a cold sneer.

They had specifically chosen to intercept them outside the academy so they could strike ruthlessly.

Inside the academy, there were strict regulations prohibiting students from causing serious injury.

At most, it would be like how Ning Yuan dealt with the Stone Python Clan that day—seemingly severe, but easily recoverable with some heavenly treasures without damaging one's foundation.

But outside, there weren't so many rules.

As long as no one died, even if you were beaten into an idiot, the academy would only give a slap on the wrist, or perhaps no punishment at all, as long as you weren't caught.

This was the unspoken rule between major factions.

Except for the youth who remained still, the other five members of the Stone Python Clan sneered and slowly surrounded Ning Yuan and his companion.

Shi Tian's face was distorted with rage, his eyes fixed on Ning Yuan with venomous hatred.

"Today, I will not only personally crush your head! I'll also catch that damned mutt of yours and stew it to go with my wine!"

Ning Yuan's gaze remained calm.

He merely patted Jiang Mingyue's shoulder beside him.

"Number Two, it's up to you."

Jiang Mingyue let out a cold snort.

"Just a few jumping clowns."

With that, she didn't wait for them to close the circle and took the initiative to strike!

Boom!

A majestic power of Qi and blood erupted within her body, and a vision of a cold waning moon faintly appeared behind her!

The surrounding air vibrated under the strain of her powerful aura!

At this moment, she was like a female phoenix spreading its wings, sharp and domineering!

Ning Yuan raised an eyebrow as he watched from the side.

"Oh, Number Two isn't simple. In just ten short days, her aura has surged this much?"

He could clearly feel that Jiang Mingyue's current aura was more than a level stronger than when they fought in the dormitory; she was likely approaching her limit.

This was a cultivation speed that even ordinary Prodigys didn't possess.

Clearly, this 'second brother' of his also had secrets.

The faces of the Stone Python Clan members opposite her also changed instantly.

Troublesome!

This delicate and weak-looking pretty boy was actually no pushover!

Shi Ling made a quick decision and barked, "Attack together! Use your talents!"

In an instant!

Five grayish-white beams of light shot out simultaneously from their vertical pupils!

Petrification Light!

Especially Shi Ling in the lead—the beam she fired was already as thick as a child's arm, possessing astonishing power!

However, facing this overwhelming attack, not a trace of panic appeared on Jiang Mingyue's face.

What a joke!

In her past life, she hadn't feared the supreme divine ability of the Stone Python Clan Saints that could petrify an entire galaxy, so why would she fear the petty tricks of these little things?

Waning Moon Secret Technique, full eruption!

Cold moonlight spilled out around her like a brilliant and deadly dance of blades!

Ssh! Ssh! Ssh!

The five menacing beams of Petrification Light shattered the moment they touched the moonlight, vanishing into nothingness!

The Stone Python Clan members were all pale with horror!

This delicate youth was absurdly strong!

One must know that Shi Ling was the strongest third-rank among their batch of Stone Python Clan exchange students!

Her Qi and blood power was enough to rival a human prodigy with six million catties of strength!

To think... she couldn't even take a single move from the opponent?

Having succeeded in one strike, Jiang Mingyue didn't linger. With a flash of her body, she closed in!

She threw a punch with matchless power, and the Stone Python Clan youths were sent flying one after another like kites with broken strings!

She was about to press her advantage and crush the bones of these death-seeking fools one by one.

Suddenly!

A beam of Petrification Light, completely different from before, shot silently from the eyes of the youth in the distance who had remained still!

This light was a heart-palpitating deathly gray, and the power contained within was far beyond what Shi Ling and the others could compare to!

Jiang Mingyue's heart tightened!

She didn't dare be careless. The Qi and blood in her body erupted frantically, and the waning moon vision behind her instantly solidified, condensing into a bright moon that barely blocked the gray light.

Boom!

The bright moon shattered, and she was knocked back several meters by the powerful impact before she could steady herself.

She focused her gaze.

She saw the Stone Python youth, who had been calmly watching the battle, strolling toward them.

"The human race truly produces many geniuses."

A hint of approval appeared on Shi Xuan's face.

"When I was still at the third rank, my strength was not as good as yours."

Back when he was at the peak of the third rank, his Qi and blood power was less than 6.5 million catties.

As for this delicate youth, although he couldn't see through her specific strength, he conservatively estimated it to be at seven million, or even above eight million catties!

The Stone Python youths who had just been blown away struggled to their feet, lowering their heads in shame.

"Brother Shi Xuan."

Shi Xuan snorted and rebuked them unceremoniously:

"A bunch of trash!"

"If I hadn't decided on a whim to come and take a look today, the face of my Stone Python Clan would have been completely lost by you lot!"

Hearing this, none of them dared to talk back.

It was the truth.

This human youth's strength was indeed very formidable.

When one's skill is inferior, there is nothing to say.

They just couldn't understand when such an inconceivable Prodigy had appeared in the Qi and Blood Academy.

After lecturing his clansmen, Shi Xuan turned his gaze back to Jiang Mingyue, his eyes full of condescension.

"Unfortunately, you met me."

"I am now at the peak of the fourth rank."

"This is a qualitative gap."

A powerful aura belonging to a Transcendent Realm expert slowly emanated from him. His cold vertical pupils were full of majesty, exerting immense pressure.

"Now, both of you, kneel."

His tone sounded as if he were granting a favor.

"I will only break your limbs."

Jiang Mingyue's expression became extremely solemn.

Peak of the fourth rank!

That corresponded to a warrior at the peak of the Human Grade in the Transcendent Realm!

What did it mean to be Transcendent?

For humans, it meant being a powerful existence that could officially absorb cosmic particle energy and open a Sea of Energy within the body!

Their power could be projected outward with terrifying might, a fundamental difference from the Qi and Blood Realm, which relied purely on physical strength!

And for alien races, it was the merging of cosmic particle energy with their bloodline, officially embarking on the path of bloodline transcendence, where various powerful divine abilities became second nature.

Of course.

If it were just an ordinary fourth rank, with her current foundation, she wouldn't be afraid at all and could beat them at will.

But this Shi Xuan was also a prodigy-level figure!

The foundation he built at the third rank, even if not as good as hers, was definitely not too far off.

The strength of such a fourth-rank peak was far beyond what an ordinary Transcendent Warrior could compare to!

"It seems... I'll have to risk my life today."

Jiang Mingyue pursed her lips tightly, but a surge of hot blood began to boil within her.

In her past life, she had climbed her way up, defeating countless enemies stronger than herself. Why would she fear this tiny little stone snake?

If she used all her means, she might not necessarily lose!

At most, it would just be a brutal fight!

The Qi and blood in her body began to roar frantically, and the cold waning moon was about to condense again.

Suddenly.

A warm and powerful hand lightly patted her shoulder.

She was slightly startled.

She heard Ning Yuan's voice, carrying a hint of a chuckle, from behind.

"Alright, leave the rest to me."

"As the boss, it's embarrassing to keep hiding behind my subordinate and watching the show."