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Just as the crowd was discussing and the entire square was filled with a tense and noisy atmosphere, powerful spiritual energy fluctuations surged out from within the Linlang Academy. These fluctuations, like surging waves, swept towards the square one after another, clearly indicating that the powerful figures within the academy had learned of the situation outside and rushed over.

The first to appear were several elderly men dressed in elders' robes. Their faces were solemn, their eyes filled with majesty and anger, and their spiritual energy was powerful and boundless. They were clearly powerful cultivators with profound cultivation. The appearance of each of them made the surrounding air seem to become even more tense.

"Hmph, who dares to act wildly in front of my Linlang Academy and cause such humiliation to Jiangcheng? They are simply audacious!" An elder with white hair and a dragon-headed cane sneered. His voice was like a great bell, echoing in the square and making everyone's ears ring.

His gaze swept across the scene with lightning speed, and when he saw Jiang Cheng kneeling on the ground and Jiang Yu looking arrogant, his face immediately turned extremely gloomy.

The other elders were also ashen-faced. As guardians of Linlang Academy, they were in charge of upholding the academy's dignity, and now that such a thing had happened, how could they not be furious?

"Is this the kid? He looks like just a Nascent Soul cultivator, yet he dares to be so arrogant. I'd like to see what he's capable of!" Another elder, dressed in a black robe and carrying a long sword, squinted at Jiang Yu, his eyes full of disdain. He was about to step forward to make a move. He thought to himself that with his cultivation level, dealing with a Nascent Soul cultivator would be a piece of cake. He could take him down with a simple wave of his hand, which would also help the academy save face.

But before he could take a step, suddenly, an invisible yet incredibly powerful force surged from all directions, instantly enveloping his entire body.

Immediately afterwards, he felt his legs go weak and he uncontrollably knelt down on the ground with a "thud." His appearance was exactly the same as Jiang Cheng's. His face was instantly filled with astonishment and fear, and his eyes were wide open, unable to believe what was happening in front of him.

"What...what's going on?" The elder tried to struggle to his feet, but no matter how he circulated his spiritual power, he found that he couldn't move at all. The suppressive force seemed to come from the heavens and earth, vast and boundless, which he could not resist at all. His shock and panic reached their peak. He kept muttering to himself, trying to figure out what kind of power was causing this.

The other elders, who had been so aggressive, were also taken aback. They never expected that this powerful elder would kneel down so inexplicably without even touching the other person's face. They dared not act rashly and looked around warily, trying to find the person who had secretly caused this trouble.

"What's going on? Who's behind this? Show yourself if you dare, stop hiding in the shadows and using underhanded tricks!" The white-haired elder slammed his dragon-headed cane on the ground and roared angrily. His voice trembled slightly with anger and tension, but only silence answered him. The invisible force continued to suppress the kneeling crowd, showing no signs of weakening.

The surrounding cultivators who had been watching the spectacle were utterly astonished, their jaws nearly dropping. They never expected that the arrival of the elders from Linlang Academy would not only fail to resolve the issue but also cause them to kneel on the ground, just like Jiang Cheng. This reversal was even more astonishing than before, leaving them completely bewildered. "Heavens! This... this is unbelievable! These are all elders of Linlang Academy, with unfathomable cultivation levels. They are renowned figures in the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. How come they've all knelt down like Teacher Jiang Cheng? Just who is Jiang Yu? Does he really have some peerless expert backing him up?" The middle-aged cultivator with a full beard stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief. He pointed at the kneeling elders, his voice hoarse, clearly deeply shaken by the series of shocking events.

"Yes, I thought that once these elders arrived, they could easily deal with Jiang Yu and turn the situation around. But now, things are getting worse. It seems that Jiang Yu's backing is stronger than we imagined. This is going to be a good show. I wonder what Linlang Academy can do now." The thin-faced young cultivator was also shocked. As he spoke, he kept swallowing, trying to calm his tension and surprise.

"Hmph, no matter who's behind him, openly humiliating Linlang Academy like this is going to cause a huge mess. The Seven Star Immortal Dynasty is likely to be thrown into turmoil because of this. Let's wait and see who will have the last laugh." The female cultivator in the pink gauze dress frowned slightly, her eyes filled with worry and curiosity. She knew that the impact of this matter was not limited to the fight in front of the academy; it could very well involve all the forces in the entire Seven Star Immortal Dynasty.

The disciples of Linlang Academy were completely dumbfounded. They had originally hoped that the elders would come and teach Jiang Yu a lesson, thus restoring the academy's dignity. But now that they saw the elders kneeling on the ground, their hopes were instantly shattered, replaced by deep fear and confusion.

"What...what are we going to do? Even the elders are no match for us. Our academy has lost all face. How are we supposed to stand up in the cultivation world now?" The young disciple with rosy cheeks was so anxious that he was almost crying. He looked at the elders kneeling on the ground, tears welling up in his eyes, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

"It's over, it's over! This Jiang Yu is too terrifying. I knew he dared to cause trouble in our academy because he was fearless, but I never expected the power behind him to be this strong. Our academy is probably in big trouble this time." The tall female disciple also looked desperate. She held her head in her hands and squatted on the ground, as if she could already see the tragic fate of the academy's future.

"Don't worry, don't worry, there might still be a chance. There are even stronger experts in the academy. The headmaster and the others haven't shown up yet. Once the headmaster arrives, they will definitely be able to resolve this matter. Let's not panic." Although the disciple with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes said this, his slightly trembling voice betrayed his inner unease. He himself was not confident either, and he was just trying to comfort everyone in this chaotic moment.

While everyone was in a state of panic and shock, Jiang Yu stood there, looking at the group of powerful members of Linlang Academy kneeling on the ground, a smug and mocking smile on his face. He said loudly, "Haha, weren't you very powerful? Weren't you going to uphold the dignity of your academy? Why are you all kneeling here now? Is this the foundation of your Linlang Academy? I think it's nothing special! Today is the day you pay the price for everything you've done!"

Jiang Yu's words were like sharp blades, piercing the hearts of these powerful individuals, leaving them both angry and ashamed. Yet, they were powerless to do anything but kneel there in humiliation, listening to Jiang Yu's mockery. The anger in their hearts was almost consuming their reason.

(End of this chapter)