Replace me as the top scholar? Go talk to my Marshal Grandpa!

Xia Yulong frowned.

He sized up Wang Dongyi to make sure the other man wasn't joking.

"You mean... your nephew Wang Xian undermined your confidence?"

Wang Dongyi didn't explain, he just chuckled.

He recalled that when he was in Nanzhao Province, Wang Xian had mastered a profound Heavenly Rank cultivation technique to perfection in just three or four days.

Not only that, he also improved that technique into a King-level technique.

That talent, that comprehension, truly dealt him a heavy blow.

But no one would believe such a thing even if I said it.

Xia Yulong saw that he didn't explain, so he didn't press him for an answer.

He withdrew his gaze and looked back at the dueling platform.

Wang Dongyi also looked towards the dueling platform and spoke again, "Brother Yulong, who do you think will win between these two freshmen?"

Without hesitation, Xia Yulong said, "Long Qingyu."

Wang Dongyi smiled slightly:

"How about we make a bet?"

Xia Yulong turned his head and looked at him:

"What are we betting on?"

Wang Dongyi said, "Let's bet on who will win between these two. I bet on Qin Chong to win."

He paused, then added:

"The stakes are a recommendation from the head of the library."

Xia Yulong was stunned for a moment.

The director's recommendation for the library is a very valuable thing.

With this spot, one can directly enter the secret storage area of ​​the library and borrow those precious books that are not normally open to the public.

He glanced at Qin Chong on the dueling platform, then suddenly remembered something:

"This guy named Qin Chong... I remember you were the one who arranged for him to get into the academy, right?"

Wang Dongyi readily admitted, "That's right, it was my arrangement."

Xia Yulong raised an eyebrow.

He looked at Wang Dongyi, his eyes now showing a hint of wariness:

"You're not setting a trap for me, are you?"

Wang Dongyi laughed heartily:

"Then tell me, are you going to bet or not?"

Xia Yulong remained silent for a few seconds.

He then carefully examined Qin Chong.

That boy did indeed seem quite extraordinary.

He was tall and had a composed demeanor; just standing there gave people a sense of pressure.

But Long Qingyu is Long Qingyu after all.

Son of the head of the Long family, S-level talent, pure-blooded dragon beast contractor.

This level of ability is absolutely top-tier among the freshmen.

He didn't believe it was that easy to crash.

Xia Yulong nodded:

"Okay, I'll take the bet."

Wang Dongyi laughed heartily:

"Then we'll wait and see."

……

On the dueling platform.

Qin Chong and Long Qingyu stood facing each other.

Long Qingyu crossed his arms and looked down at Qin Chong.

That look in his eyes was like looking at a lamb to the slaughter.

"You're Wang Xian's bodyguard?"

He spoke, his tone full of contempt:

"I heard you defeated Li Sheng with one punch a month ago? Not bad, you've got some skill."

"But do you think that just because you defeated a piece of trash like Li Sheng, you can compare to me?"

Qin Chong did not answer.

He just stared at Long Qingyu, his eyes unblinking.

Long Qingyu felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze and frowned.

"Hey, I'm talking to you, are you deaf?"

Qin Chong finally spoke, his voice gruff: "You had someone bully the little fairy?"

Long Qingyu paused for a moment, then smiled:

"Little fairy? You mean Wang Xian?"

He burst into laughter:

"That's right, I sent people to teach him a lesson. What's wrong? You want to stand up for him?"

Qin Chong slowly clenched his fist, and his eyes became incredibly sharp at that moment.

"You're bullying the little fairy."

He repeated the sentence, then said it word by word:

"I will not let you go."

Long Qingyu was stunned for a moment.

Then he smiled.

His laughter grew even more unrestrained:

"You won't let me go? You think you can?"

He stretched out his hand and pointed at Qin Chong:

"Alright, let me see just how good you are as a bodyguard!"

As soon as the referee announced "The match begins," the two figures moved simultaneously!

Qin Chong pounced on Long Qingyu like an ancient ferocious beast!

His speed was astonishing, completely unlike what one would expect from a burly body cultivator!

The audience only saw a blur before Qin Chong appeared in front of Long Qingyu!

A punch was thrown!

There are no fancy tricks, just the simplest and most direct punch!

But the power of this punch made the entire arena tremble!

Long Qingyu's expression changed, and he dodged the punch with a swift movement!

His movement technique is the Dragon Family's top-tier movement technique, "Swimming Dragon Steps," which, when executed, is like a swimming dragon weaving through the air, unpredictable and elusive!

Although Qin Chong's punch did not hit him, the wind from the punch grazed his body and slammed into the fighting platform!

"boom--!"

A loud bang!

The arena, which had been reinforced by the array, was now cracked!

The cracks spread outwards like a spider web, extending for a full half meter!

The audience gasped!

"Holy crap! What kind of power is that?!"

"This is a reinforced arena! Even a full-force attack from a master of internal energy might not leave a mark!"

"What kind of monster is that big guy?!"

Qin Chong's aura was clearly felt throughout the entire venue.

First level of Condensing Intent.

Long Qingyu steadied himself, a hint of surprise flashing across his face:

"You really broke through from the ninth level of the Transcendent Realm to the Condensation Realm in just one month?"

Qin Chong did not answer.

He simply retracted his fist slowly, then approached Long Qingyu step by step.

With each step, the arena trembled slightly.

Its imposing presence was like a moving mountain, making it hard to breathe.

Long Qingyu sneered:

"So what if you can solidify your artistic conception?"

He made hand seals and muttered incantations:

"I can defeat you without even using half my strength!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge vortex appeared out of thin air in front of him!

That's the entrance to the Contract Space!

A colossal creature slowly emerged from the vortex!

"roar--!!!"

A deafening roar echoed throughout the entire martial arts training square!

That's a dragon!

A Western dragon species, over four meters tall, its entire body covered in jet-black scales.

Its wingspan is seven or eight meters, and each flap of its wings stirs up gusts of wind.

Its limbs were thick and powerful, its claws gleamed with a cold light, and its eyes were dark gold with a chilling killing intent in its vertical pupils.

It stood there, looking down at Qin Chong from its high position, like a small, moving mountain!

The entire venue erupted in cheers!

"Holy crap!! A dragon!! It really is a dragon!!"

"So awesome! So cool!"

"Is this the Dragon family's beast-taming technique? It's amazing!"

Some people exclaimed in surprise, some praised, and some danced with excitement.

Some people have also started to explain the science behind it:

"This is a Black Dragon! One of the top thirty pureblood dragons in terms of combat power!"

"Look at its scales, the luster is absolutely top-notch!"

"And it's only in its infancy right now! Once it grows up, it will be comparable to a top-tier human powerhouse!"

"Qin Chong is finished! How can we fight him now?"

Countless eyes were focused on the dragon beast, and exclamations of amazement rose and fell.

Long Qingyu stood next to the dragon beast, arms crossed, looking smug and enjoying the spotlight.

He looked at Qin Chong, his eyes full of contempt:

"Now, do you still think you can win?"