Storm of Gods

Chapter 36 Old Friend
Before Luo Xue could even regain her footing, Li Xin had already arrived again, unleashing a punch. It was as if a powerful vortex of energy was drawing her in, making it impossible to dodge. Luo Xue immediately blocked the attack, and... Boom!

The immense force sent Luo Xue flying into the air. Li Xin did not pursue, but suddenly sensed a killing intent in the air. Luo Xue's eyes turned blood red, and her spiritual energy exploded and increased to a higher level, causing Fei Ruolin's spirit-sealing barrier to collapse.

Fei Ruolin and Nan Kai, who were behind the door, both changed their expressions. Crimson Eyes?

Isn't this a bit cruel to newcomers?
At this moment, Luo Xue, her eyes bloodshot, descended from the sky like a silver-haired female assassin, attacking Li Xin once again. Li Xin did not dodge but directly caught her hand chop. Powerful spiritual energy erupted from both of them, boom...

The ground cracked open, and Luo Xue stared intently at Li Xin with eyes like knives. Li Xin, on the other hand, controlled Luo Xue's hands, which were usually soft but were now incredibly dangerous. "President Luo Xue, don't be angry. It was Lao Luo's fault, but I'm innocent too. I've already been beaten. Calm down. I'll find a chance to trick Lao Luo and get revenge for you."

Winning against the opponent isn't the solution; the main thing is to resolve their inner conflict. After all, they still need to work at the Order Academy, and Luo Xue's support will be indispensable for Lao Luo's future work.

"Smooth-talking, courting death!" Luo Xue's crimson pupils turned all her spiritual energy red.

Boom~~~
A thunderclap suddenly erupted in the training ground, like a spring thunderclap. The people outside the door looked at each other in disbelief, wondering if it was really necessary to be so ruthless.
The first watershed moment in psychic cultivation is the Eye of God, also known as the Eye of Secrets. This is a qualitative change, which is why Luo Xue was able to become the president so powerfully. It's not just that she mastered the Eye of God, but that she mastered it at such a young age, which shows that her potential is beyond that of ordinary people.

Luo Xue's Eye of Insight is a crimson pupil that comprehensively enhances combat power. She can use power like spiritual energy blasts to directly bombard the opponent's soul and body. They are not on the same level and simply cannot withstand it. Not to mention killing them in one blow, they will inevitably be seriously injured.

However, Li Xin, who had been hit by a psionic explosion, smiled wryly, "Guild Leader, I'm serious, I'm on your side. I hate people like Lao Luo who get in through connections..."

Luo Xue stared intently at Li Xin, their tension palpable. Li Xin was at a loss; he had to control her, or she would easily get hurt if she used Crimson Eyes too hard. And if such a petty girl got injured, it would be even more troublesome.

Seeing Li Xin's conflicted expression, wanting to strike but not knowing how, Luo Xue suddenly burst into laughter, like an iceberg melting and a hundred flowers blooming, "Alright, let's stop fighting."

Li Xin: ……

"What are you doing? Let go! How long are you going to keep touching me?" Luo Xue said.

Li Xin quickly let go, but he was still a little carsick from this experienced driver's drifting skills. What was going on?
A test for Lao Luo?

"Wait a minute." With that, Luo Xue walked towards the door of another room and suddenly pulled it open. Although the people outside reacted quickly, they were still caught. Xiao Hu was slower to react and hadn't even turned around yet when the others looked at him with criticism and disgust.

"Nan Kai, Ruo Lin, Li Xin and I have something to discuss." At this moment, Luo Xue no longer had her usual aloofness; instead, she was more approachable and even cheerful. Coupled with her smooth silver ponytail, she instantly exuded the aura of a goddess, leaving Lu Shuai and the others stunned.

Wow, she can speak so gently! Her femininity shines through, she's absolutely gorgeous.

"Yes, Chairman, that Li Xin, he..."

Although no one saw it, they knew that Luo Xue had just used the power of the Crimson Eye, and they were somewhat worried that Li Xin might get hurt.

“He passed the test. What I just said about choosing one out of four was just for testing purposes, so please don’t mind,” Luo Xue said. “Everyone performed very well, and Lu Shuai and Huerta can also be promoted.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Shuai and Huerta were overjoyed. Lu Shuai immediately gave a thumbs up, "President, you are truly remarkable and unconventional. Under your leadership, our Tianjing Black Rose will surely achieve glory. Is Li Xin alright?"

Luo Xue couldn't help but smile. "He's fine, Lu Shuai. Stop flattering him. With your status, you'll be a target wherever you go. If you don't want to be a stepping stone, you'd better become stronger. You also need to change your habit of groveling. Ruolin, make them copy the Black Rose Society rules a hundred times. You two need to do it too."

Nan Kai and Fei Ruolin's lips twitched. Helplessly, they led the three away. Damn it, a higher rank can crush you.

Li Xin followed Luo Xue to the president's office. The Black Rose base was very large, and the entire third floor belonged to the president. The luxurious Li Xin even wanted to be the president.

"Please sit down. What would you like to drink?" Luo Xue asked, her gaze lingering on Li Xin with a hint of delight, making Li Xin feel uneasy. He knew he wasn't as handsome as Roland. "Coffee, please."

Seeing the coffee machine, Li Xin wanted to try it out. It cost 88 Li Dou per cup in the store, which was practically like fighting for it.

“Perfect timing. These beans are from the tropical rainforests of the southern Moser Kingdom, and they’re roasted exceptionally well.” With that, Luo Xue began grinding the beans and then meticulously started making the coffee, while the focused Li Xin could only suppress his questions.

After a while, a fragrant cup of coffee was placed in front of me, and the cup itself smelled delicious too. "Thank you."

“No, I should be thanking you,” Luo Xue said, bowing slightly.

Startled, Li Xin quickly put down his coffee and helped Luo Xue up. "Cough cough, speak properly, President Luo Xue. There's nothing that can't be resolved if people communicate well."

“I want to thank you for your help back then,” Luo Xue suddenly blinked, “It’s been a long time since we parted ways at the Secret Castle.”

Li Xin's aura immediately subsided, and the huge president's office also fell silent, as if entering a suffocating, isolated space. Luo Xue's lips curled into a smile of excitement, happiness, and a sense of entitlement. Of course, she hadn't used her full strength; she was just slightly verifying her guess.

Within the secret fortress, there are no names, no origins, only serial numbers. Those with serial numbers are the regulars, and the others are candidates. Luo Xue is a regular, and she knows that Li Xin is too. They have met a few times, and Li Xin helped her during her training in the secret fortress.

Six years have passed, and almost everything about the castle has disappeared from daily life. Li Xin looked at Luo Xue, trying to find some trace, but... he really had no recollection of it.

“I was in the fifth batch to enter, and I have a serial number,” Luo Xue smiled slightly and winked. “I remember you were too, but you should have been here a little earlier than me.”

There was a hint of pride in his words.

Li Xin looked as if he had just realized something. "The changes are too great."

Luo Xue straightened her long silver ponytail and smiled with surprise. "Yes, you finally remembered. My hair turned this color because of the divine relic. At first, I thought it was a bit strange, but now I think it's pretty cool."

Li Xin picked up his coffee again, took a sip, and found it very fragrant.

That eerie castle, which she called the Secret Castle, was inhabited by undead creatures who always had strange ideas. Sometimes he would casually lend a hand to people he found agreeable, after all, saving a life was more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. "You did it because you recognized me, and not because of Luo Jin?"

Luo Xue smiled and nodded. "How could Grand Discipline Officer Luo Jin possibly intervene in such matters? He is highly respected in Tianjing. In addition, I heard that there have been some secret incidents recently, so he hasn't come to the Instruction Academy for a long time. I was a little suspicious when I first saw you. You look a lot like before, but your temperament has changed quite a bit. Oh, your eyes haven't changed much, so I used a little method to verify it. Don't be angry with me."

Luo Xue breathed a sigh of relief, and was also a little happy, because she had a strong and reliable partner to deal with the current tricky situation.

Li Xin would look at himself in any mirror he could find. Damn it, he always thought he was a good disguise and an ordinary young man from the underground city, but it turns out his eyes are so handsome.

“Actually, after we left the secret fortress, we all tried to find you, but none of us had any news of you. We figured that with your strength, you wouldn’t be in any danger,” Luo Xue said. “I never expected that one day you would suddenly appear in front of me.”

"Has anyone been looking for you behind the secret fortress?" Li Xin was still wary of the secret fortress; there were too many unknown forces inside. He wasn't afraid, but he couldn't ignore the people around him.

Luo Xue chuckled, "How could that be? This kind of divine opportunity only appears once every fifty years. Many families have paid a high price for it. Its only task is to let the divine relic find a suitable host to descend into the real world. Although the process is quite cruel and life and death are not a concern, it is nothing compared to what is gained. Therefore, it has a unique status in Dao Yuan."

Those who have been to the Secret Fortress cannot be like normal people. Luo Xue is a case in point. Although life in the Secret Fortress was cruel, looking back now, it was the key to her current strength. Even when facing the level of the Order Academy, she was overwhelmingly superior.

(End of this chapter)