Douluo Continent: Getting Stronger After Heartbreak

Chapter 96 must be conquered!

At the entrance of Kamikaze Academy.

Hearing Feng Xiaotian's question, many people looked over curiously, also wanting to know what was going on.

The scene became quiet for a moment.

The teacher from Blazing Fire Academy was about to nod and say that he had come to watch the battle, but Huo Wu's decisive words shattered his idea.

"No, I came with Qin Jian."

The moment she uttered those words, Feng Xiaotian's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot...

The expressions of the higher-ups at Shenfeng Academy also changed slightly, but they concealed it well, making it difficult to detect.

"You've come from afar, so please rest for the night and we'll begin the Soul Battle tomorrow."

The dean of Shenfeng Academy was also an old man with white hair, but his expression lacked any of the kindness of an old man. Instead, it was as sharp as a knife, giving people a sense of ruthlessness.

Qin Jian glanced at him and then looked away.

Anyway, he's here to challenge the school, not to destroy it, so what's there to be afraid of...

The next day, when Qin Jian and his group of five were brought to the Soul Arena of Shenfeng Academy, they were shocked by the harsh environment there.

No one expected that the Soul Arena of Shenfeng Academy would be located next to a cliff, and it was an open-air one at that, with the battle platform extending all the way to the edge of the cliff.

"This is our academy's Soul Arena. Because all the students have wind-type martial souls, even if they are knocked off a cliff, they can use the wind to get back to the platform in time. This can help train the students' reaction ability in desperate situations."

A high-ranking member of the Divine Wind Academy glanced at Qin Jian and said, "Your students don't seem to be wind-type, and they haven't even reached level 30 yet. Are you really not going to reconsider? If Tianshui Academy and Chihuo Academy withdraw from this matter, we can pretend this never happened and won't publicize it."

His words were both sharp and harsh, and even Yan Zhi Ning's expression became somewhat serious.

As expected of the top two academies in each of the Five Elements Academy rankings, the Divine Wind Academy is indeed more extreme and ruthless in its teaching of students.

"Qin Jian..."

Yan Zhi Ning looked at Qin Jian: "What do you think? If you feel it's too dangerous, you don't have to fight. The academy won't blame you."

Qin Jian smiled and shook his head, saying, "It's just a cliff, what's there to be afraid of? Don't worry, Instructor Zhi Ning."

Seeing his confident demeanor, Yan Zhi Ning felt slightly relieved.

Meanwhile, the higher-ups at Shenfeng Academy also heard Qin Jian's words and immediately revealed a contemptuous smile, though they didn't show it outwardly.

"Then come with me, the students who will be competing today are already here."

Following the leaders of Shenfeng into the Soul Arena, they saw that the seats surrounding the arena were filled with students from Shenfeng Academy.

Qin Jian and Shui Bing'er exchanged a glance, clearly recalling the situation at Tianshui Academy. This time, the tables had turned, and the other was on the field.

Seeing the five people standing side by side on the platform, Yan Zhi Ning was visibly taken aback: "Are all these students going to make a move today?"

"That's right. It's not easy for Tianshui Academy to come all this way, so we won't delay any longer. All the students who are going to fight will finish their battles today, and then Tianshui Academy can go back." The high-ranking official who had been leading the way said calmly.

Both Yan Zhi Ning and Chi Huo's teachers frowned.

"We used to have a match every day. Are you going to have to use a series of matches?" Yan Zhi Ning asked.

The high-ranking official said, "When your Tianshui team captain issued the challenge to us, he didn't say it would be one match a day. He said he was challenging everyone below level 35 in our Shenfeng Academy..."

"Even if we arrange for all five of us to go together, it's still according to the agreement."

His words were utterly shameless, even Blazing Fire's teacher couldn't stand it anymore: "Divine Wind Academy is, after all, one of our Five Elemental Academies, and its strength is already extremely high. Why resort to such methods to give others cause for gossip?"

"There's nothing we can do. The captain of the Tianshui team is too strong. He can defeat our level 35 core student, Feng Xiaotian, at level 28..."

The high-ranking official's expression was indifferent: "If we continue with one match a day as before, it would be underestimating him too much. So, our Shenfeng Academy is using a series of matches to give him a greater opportunity to become famous."

"Hmph, repulsive."

Yan Zhi Ning gave a cold snort and refused to say anything more to him, truly angered by his shameless behavior.

"Qin Jian, these five are planning a tag-team battle today, and Feng Xiaotian from last time is even among them. Shenfeng Academy has completely lost all shame. Why don't you just give up?" Yan Zhi Ning said as she walked to Qin Jian's side.

Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu's expressions turned grim upon hearing this.

"Qin Jian, let's stop fighting, they're shameless!"

Shui Bing'er grabbed Qin Jian's arm and said, "My injuries are completely healed. Don't worry about avenging me anymore. It's alright."

Before Qin Jian could speak, Huo Wu objected.

"Qin Jian, you must crush them today!"

She clenched her fists and said fiercely, "These bastards are going too far! How dare they bully people like this? They're shameless! If we don't fight back, I'll look down on them!"

"Fire Dance! Don't provoke me!"

Shui Bing'er was displeased. She frowned and stepped forward, saying, "Knowing that the other party has malicious intentions, knowing that it's a trap, why did you still go for it? This is just a matter of pride, completely unnecessary!"

"Shui Bing'er, why are you still so timid? It's no fun if you don't retaliate at a time like this!" Huo Wu retorted sharply.

Shui Bing'er narrowed her eyes, radiating a captivating aura that Huo Wu had never seen before: "Huo Wu, we have no interest in satisfying your desire to slap someone in the face. This has nothing to do with whether I'm a coward or not. I just don't want Qin Jian to get hurt because of this."

"If you're not prioritizing Qin Jian's safety, then please refrain from interrupting. This is a matter for Tianshui Academy."

Her words made Huo Wu's eyes widen slightly, and for a moment she didn't know how to refute them.

"I...I..."

She hesitated for a moment, then suddenly blurted out, "Who said I wasn't thinking of him? Didn't I say before that I came here with him to challenge the competition? That means he's not the only one who can go up; I'm too!"

Her eyes grew brighter as she spoke: "That's it, Qin Jian! I can take turns with you on the field, then how can we not break through their defense?"

Now it was Shui Bing'er's turn to be speechless, because Huo Wu had already included herself in the calculation.

She could only give Huo Wu a deep look, a look that made Huo Wu involuntarily feel a little guilty.

She herself didn't know why she would take the initiative to protect Qin Jian and even be willing to go on stage to help him...

At this moment, Yan Zhi Ning also said, "Qin Jian, if you still want to fight, you can consider Huo Wu. It is indeed a good idea."

The teacher of Blazing Fire's lips twitched, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

After all, Huo Wu's ring-fusion technique still relies on Qin Jian's instruction...

(End of this chapter)