Chapter 643: Chapter 643: Coming to the Fore

“Junior Brother, what is your name?” Du Bian had already believed and accepted this “Junior Brother” from the depths of his heart. He wore a gentle smile; this was the master’s closed-door disciple and also his final disciple before passing away. Therefore, he had the responsibility to take good care of this Junior Brother.

“My name is Shi Hao.”

Du Bian couldn’t help but be startled, “You are that Shi Hao?”

Shi Hao smiled, “Within Ling Tian Academy, there should only be one person named Shi Hao.”

“Haha, who would have thought that you would be my Junior Brother.” Du Bian laughed heartily. Even with his status, he had heard of Shi Hao’s name. This was indeed a super genius. It was clear he was a student of Heavenly Palace Academy, yet he repeatedly embarrassed the top geniuses of Ling Tian Academy.

Shi Hao mentioned how Han Dong had been beaten, which immediately brought an angry look to Du Bian’s face.

Someone actually dared to set a trap for his Junior Brother? And they used Dao King Palace, which he presided over? Moreover, such a monstrous genius was not accepted into the Study Palace?

It’s normal for everyone to have their selfish desires, but to disregard the current situation, where humanity is fiercely battling Elemental Creatures, and to suppress such a genius was far too excessive.

Hmph!

“Junior Brother, I will help you punish them!” Du Bian declared.

Shi Hao shook his head, “There’s no need for Senior Brother to take action, just stand up for me at the crucial moment.”

Du Bian was taken aback, then chuckled with amusement, “Alright.”

This Junior Brother was still young, so it was inevitable that he would have a young person’s vanity.

However, this was the master’s youngest disciple and the inheritor of his legacy, so he had to give him face.

Having achieved his aim, Shi Hao then left the campsite and returned to the academy.

He still made no commotion, which only increased the disdain towards him within the academy.

—-Rejected by every Study Palace, completely helpless.

—-His underlings were humiliated, yet he, as their leader, showed no reaction whatsoever.

Could he not be looked down upon?

But, this was also normal.

Shi Hao was just from Founding King Court. Could he possibly barge into Dao King Palace?

Thus, from the moment the incident occurred, it was destined that Shi Hao could not come out of this unscathed. It was a lose-lose situation, the difference being that if he pushed too hard, not only would he lose face, but he might also get beaten up.

Two days later, Du Bian returned from the Elemental Cave.

It was time to act.

Shi Hao walked towards Dao King Palace, moving neither too quickly nor too slowly, calm and composed.

He was now a well-known figure in the academy–though not necessarily for a good reputation. Naturally, many knew him. Seeing him head towards Dao King Palace, none failed to follow behind.

Could it be that Shi Hao was going to stand up for Han Dong?

Hehe, with so many experts in Dao King Palace, you, a mere member of Founding King Court running over there, isn’t this just humiliation for yourself?

This is all of your own doing.

Everyone scoffed in cold laughter. Shi Hao had embarrassed Ling Tian Academy while he was at Heavenly Palace Academy. Now, having arrived at Ling Tian Academy, instead of keeping a low profile, you started by startling them with a show of force, really thinking they couldn’t handle you?

Before long, Shi Hao arrived at the entrance of Dao King Palace.

This was a vast square with Dao King Palace standing at the end of it. The two palace doors were ten zhang high, creating an oppressive atmosphere.

“Shi Hao, what are you doing here?” One of the Dao King Palace students immediately came forward, “Have you no shame? Our Dao King Palace has already rejected your admission. Even if you were to kneel down and beg, we still will not accept you.”

“Hahaha!” Upon hearing these words, the crowd burst into laughter.

Whish, a streak of Sword Qi rose, slashing towards the student.

The student was greatly alarmed and hastily retreated, but it was already too late. The Sword Qi streaked across, and a wound immediately appeared on his face, with fresh blood seeping out and dripping down his neck.

If the sword had been wielded with a little more force, his head would have been cut in half.

The student was horrified and looked in the direction of the one who had drawn the sword.

This was a woman, beautiful as an immortal, yet her face was filled with killing intent.

“Apologize!” Weng Nanqing said coldly.

How dare he insult her husband? Did he really think she didn’t exist?

“Junior Sister Weng, why such anger?” A young man in white robes stepped forward, a faint smile on his face.

“Pei Ziyuan!” Weng Nanqing’s beautiful eyes tightened slightly. This was an expert from the Dao King Palace, and although not as strong as Xiong Bin, he was an Incense Flame burner too, definitely not an ordinary individual.

Pei Ziyuan looked indifferently at Weng Nanqing, his gaze filled with appreciation.

This was the beauty ranked fourth on the Beauty Ranking, and after burning the Incense Flame, she had an additional air of nobility, making her even more glamorous.

Who wouldn’t want to claim such a beauty for themselves?

“Apologize to my husband!” Weng Nanqing didn’t look at Pei Ziyuan again but emphasized to the academy student from before.

What!

Upon hearing Weng Nanqing’s words, everyone almost fell over.

She actually got married?

Oh my, that’s a beauty from the Beauty Ranking. She’s already someone’s wife?

And it was Shi Hao too!

The crowd looked at Shi Hao, their anger intensifying.

Pei Ziyuan also couldn’t accept it. This heavenly beauty was Shi Hao’s woman?

Thinking that such a beautiful woman could be played with at the whim of Shi Hao, he suddenly felt angry, with an urge to destroy everything.

“Junior Sister Weng, this man forcefully intruded into the Dao King Palace, why should the students of the Dao King Palace apologize?” He suppressed his anger and asked Weng Nanqing indifferently.

Now, he was even more eager to suppress Shi Hao.

He had to humiliate that guy thoroughly.

Whoosh!

Weng Nanqing had no intention of wasting words with him; it was clear that he intended to humiliate Shi Hao, and any words would be in vain.

So, she directly made her move.

A sword swept out, illuminating the sky.

She was not just a beauty–her martial arts talent was astonishing. Otherwise, how could she possibly be one of the top five powerhouses of the Heavenly Palace Academy?

Even if she were in Ling Tian Academy, she could rank in the top twenty of the Supplementing Divine Temple.

Pei Ziyuan dared not be careless, and quickly drew his sword to meet Weng Nanqing’s strike.

Clang, clang, clang, the two of them began a fierce battle, with blade energy and Sword Qi crisscrossing.

Fortunately, this plaza was protected by a Formation, and the stones laid were not common stones but exceedingly sturdy, fully capable of withstanding the fierce battle between two Supplementing Divine Temple experts.

Shi Hao strode forward, the earlier student who had scolded him immediately stepped in to block him: “Stop right there!”

Bang!

Shi Hao threw a punch, sending the man flying out.

Very good.

Seeing this scene, whether it was the students from the Dao King Palace or from other Study Palaces, all revealed a cold smile.

To come to the Dao King Palace and dare to make the first move, that was a grave sin!

After this, even if the Dao King Palace dispatched strong fighters to give Shi Hao a severe beating, the academy would not punish them.

–Shi Hao was the one who acted presumptuously first.

“Shi Hao, you truly are too arrogant!” Another young man came out, dressed in golden attire, tall and slim, with a circle of purple halo behind his head, which made him look incredibly noble.

“Yang Qingchen!”

“One of the three great experts of the Dao King Palace!”

The crowd commented, their sneers growing heavier.

The Dao King Palace had a total of three Incense Flame burners in the Supplementing Divine Temple: Xiong Bin ranked first, followed by Yang Qingchen and Pei Ziyuan. The strength of the latter two was closely matched, with any disparity being minimal.

Now that Pep Ziyuan was blocked by Weng Nanqing, how would Yang Qingchen get involved?

The crowd looked at Shi Hao, for he surely could not pass this difficult situation.