novelsky Chapter 842: Humiliation
Chapter 842: Humiliation
...A single battle technique shattered Su Luyao's three techniques.
The entire arena was stunned.
Su Luyao slumped to the ground, her eyes vacant as she stared at Li Qingran's retreating back.
"I... I actually lost..."
"Lost so quickly... so completely... No! That's not right!"
She shook her head vigorously, pointing at Li Qingran. "Your battle technique from before wasn't this one!
When did you change your battle technique!?
Battle techniques shouldn't be able to be changed!
You... you must have used some forbidden secret method!"
Li Qingran's attitude toward Su Luyao's accusation was one thing—maintaining silence, having no comment.
The anomalies on her would definitely attract the attention of the academy instructors and even higher-ups, but it wasn't a big problem. The power she obtained wasn't some crooked, evil path. Even if these Soul Masters wanted to investigate, they wouldn't know where to start following the trail.
She just needed to play dumb.
The students watching around the arena were also whispering and discussing.
"No issue, this is the first time I've seen the goddess use this battle technique too."
"Yeah, yeah! Before, the goddess's third battle technique seemed to be lightning-attribute, it would slash down with a sword, completely different from this one now."
"But no matter what, it shouldn't be possible to change battle techniques, right? How could such a thing happen?"
Vice Dean Feng Wuyu landed in the center of the arena, his gaze towards Li Qingran shifting and uncertain.
He was now certain of two things.
First, what Li Qingran had just used was her first battle technique, meaning Li Qingran's first World Ring was at least three thousand years old. Second, Li Qingran's first battle technique had indeed changed.
Li Qingran was a student sent by the Battle Soul Hall, a key focus of attention. She even lived in a single dorm room, enough to show the Battle Soul Hall's regard for her.
And during his observation of Li Qingran, her first battle technique was not the one before him now.
So what exactly had happened?
What kind of miraculous encounter had given this student such a terrifying upgrade?
"Li Qingran, extend your hand for a moment. I will check if you used any prohibited methods."
Li Qingran glanced at Feng Wuyu and indifferently extended her hand.
This Vice Dean had shown her considerable care when she entered the academy, so she had a good impression of him and naturally wouldn't resist. Furthermore, letting Feng Wuyu take a look could also reduce some trouble.
Feng Wuyu's right hand hovered over Li Qingran's wrist. Although not making full contact, the vast Battle Power originating from a Battle Saint had already enveloped Li Qingran.
After a long moment, he shook his head at Su Luyao. "Li Qingran did not use any prohibited methods. The state of her Battle Soul and Battle Power is completely normal."
"Ah... but..." Su Luyao bit her lip.
Her heart was full of doubt, eager to argue.
But the one speaking was Vice Dean Feng Wuyu, renowned for his fairness and seriousness.
Questioning anyone else was one thing, but questioning Dean Feng... that was unthinkable...
Seeing that Su Luyao still seemed unconvinced, Feng Wuyu continued, "If you have any other areas of doubt, you can collect evidence. He who questions bears the burden of proof.
To accuse a student of using prohibited methods without sufficient evidence is highly unethical behavior.
The Canglan World is so vast, even my knowledge is but that of a frog at the bottom of a well.
Faced with the unknown, we should question, but we must also maintain a degree of respect!"
As his words fell, Feng Wuyu declared loudly, "I announce!
The winner of the first preliminary match is—Li Qingran!"
With Feng Wuyu's guarantee, although the surrounding students and instructors were puzzled by the changes in Li Qingran, none questioned the fairness of the match. For a moment, thunderous applause erupted.
Li Qingran's popularity was already a whole tier above Su Luyao's. Now, having effortlessly crushed Su Luyao head-on, she had completely trampled Su Luyao underfoot.
Su Luyao sat dazed on the arena platform, listening to the cheers and applause around her, her heart filled with grievance and bewilderment.
How could Li Qingran have no problems?
She had prepared for so long, even deliberately hiding her third battle technique, wasn't it all for today?
These cheers and applause should have been for her!
Su Luyao clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms. She didn't even notice the blood seeping from between her fingers.
She stared fixedly at Li Qingran's back as she walked down from the arena, waves of unwillingness and resentment churning in the depths of her eyes.
How could there be no problem?
It absolutely wasn't just a thousand-year World Ring, a powerful battle technique changed out of thin air, and the unreserved protection from Vice Dean Feng Wuyu. All of this reeked of strangeness.
There must be some nepotistic connection between Li Qingran and the Vice Dean.
This isn't fair! She screamed wildly in her heart.
But then she thought, she was just an ordinary student at the academy, with no family backing, struggling alone in this Battle Soul Academy. Even if her heart was full of doubt, what could she use to investigate?
Feng Wuyu was a Soul Battle Saint, a position of great honor.
She, a mere 37th-level Battle Venerable, was less than an ant in his presence.
Feelings of grievance and powerlessness flooded over her like a tide.
The applause and cheers belonged to the victor.
And what was left for her was only shadow.
Dragging her injured body, Su Luyao staggered toward the academy infirmary.
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