At this moment, all the warriors from Divine Phoenix Academy looked at Ling Xiao with some anger and embarrassment.
The anger was because Ling Xiao had killed Blood Skull right in front of them.
The embarrassment was also because Ling Xiao had defeated a stronger opponent in front of them, ultimately resisting all interference and eliminating Blood Skull.
A top twenty ranked expert from Divine Phoenix Academy had been so easily slain by a lowly human from Tianlong Continent.
They found it hard to accept in their hearts.
However, Ling Xiao did not care about their reactions.
At this time, Ling Xiao’s eyes were fixed solely on the Lightning Demon King, Si Kong Zun!
This scoundrel had destroyed his homeland and pursued him all the way to Divine Phoenix Continent. Today, if not for his sufficiently strong body, that one attack alone would have been enough to scatter his soul.
He had always insisted on comprehensive cultivation of martial arts, body, and soul, and it seemed this step was the right one.
“You stinking brat, what did you just say?”
Si Kong Zun was the Lightning Demon King!
One of the nine great demon kings of the True Demon Empire that had nearly unified the Mysterious Realm in the past.
But his plan on Tianlong Continent had ultimately failed to fully succeed because of Ling Xiao.
Upon arriving at Divine Phoenix Continent, his identity was still exposed because of Ling Xiao, resulting in many plans unable to proceed smoothly.
In his eyes, Ling Xiao was a must-kill target.
He did not think there was anything wrong with what he had just done.
So what if shameless?
So what if faceless?
I can do it, but you absolutely cannot say it!
“I said you are a despicable and shameless old dog!”
Ling Xiao enunciated each word clearly, shouting loudly in a very resonant voice in front of everyone.
“You bastard, I’ll kill you!”
Si Kong Zun’s face turned green with rage, furiously wanting to make a move.
Divine Phoenix Academy already had one vice dean cursed away by Ling Xiao. If he did not dare act against Ling Xiao, it would undoubtedly bring further disgrace to Divine Phoenix Academy.
“Hmph, Lightning Demon King, do you really think this is still the Mysterious Realm of tens of thousands of years ago? Your True Demon Empire is no longer what it once was. With me here, you shall not harm him!”
Feng Qingyan snorted coldly and simply moved directly to Ling Xiao’s side, protecting him.
He had failed to protect Ling Xiao earlier and felt deeply guilty. From now on, he was willing to use his old life to protect his benefactor’s descendant.
“Hehe, why must the two of you get angry? You are both pillars of our Divine Phoenix Empire. If either is injured, the ones happiest would probably be the Black Crow Empire. Besides, this duel has already ended, so no need to continue quarrelling over a minor matter, right?”
If anyone else said such words, they would likely be cursed to death.
But coming from Feng Yin’s mouth, no one dared say anything.
He was just stirring the pot, not wanting the situation to worsen further.
Though Divine Phoenix Academy and Qingxu Academy had always competed openly and covertly, they had never engaged in direct slaughter.
After all, these were the two best academies in the Divine Phoenix Empire. If things escalated, it would truly be self-sabotage.
From his position, such mediation seemed not wrong.
Yet he did not reprimand Si Kong Zun for interfering in the duel. Though this was the best choice for him, he did not ask for Ling Xiao’s opinion.
This showed that in his eyes, Ling Xiao was merely an insignificant figure, even as a benefactor’s descendant, still negligible.
Help if he could, forget it if not.
This was the crown prince of the imperial family. As a politician, he was absolutely qualified, because he had no personal affections in his eyes.
But he did not know that because of this, he would lose Ling Xiao’s respect and admiration.
Feng Qingyan also did not want to escalate matters, though his considerations differed from Feng Yin’s.
He was just worried that if things blew up, with his power alone, he might not protect Ling Xiao, so ending the duel like this was best.
The result was already out, so why pursue Si Kong Zun’s sneak attack crime?
Moreover, even if pursued, who could punish Si Kong Zun?
Even Feng Yin could not, after all, Si Kong Zun was Feng Ming Qi Shan’s man.
“Fine, I will heed Crown Prince Yin Shan’s words. The matter of Si Kong Zun interfering in the duel can be dropped, and the matter of injuring Ling Xiao can be treated as if it never happened.”
Feng Qingyan sighed.
His strength was ultimately not strong enough, not powerful enough to completely suppress Divine Phoenix Academy.
Otherwise, with his personality, he would not yield like this.
Ling Xiao sighed. He knew Feng Qingyan was doing this for his own good and naturally would not foolishly contradict him.
Though unhappy in his heart, he said nothing, tacitly agreeing with Feng Qingyan’s view.
The other on-site spectators also felt this was the best approach.
Yet at that moment, Si Kong Zun sneered: “You say I sneak attacked, yet have no evidence. But Ling Xiao killing our Divine Phoenix Academy disciple was seen by all. You do not want to pursue responsibility?
I want to pursue it! Today, Ling Xiao must be handed over to our Divine Phoenix Academy for handling!”
His attitude suddenly turned tough.
Feng Yin also frowned slightly.
He turned his head and saw a figure flash by at the edge of the square.
“Feng Ming Qi Shan?”
No wonder. With Feng Ming Qi Shan backing him, Si Kong Zun naturally would not give him face.
“Si Kong Zun, you are truly shameless enough. Whether you sneak attacked Ling Xiao, you know best in your heart. As for Ling Xiao killing Blood Skull, the two had signed a death contract. On what grounds do you pursue Ling Xiao’s responsibility?”
Feng Qingyan immediately flared up.
He had planned to step back for a broader view, swallowing this insult.
But who would think the other not only ungrateful, but inverting black and white, biting back? How could he endure?
“Hahahaha, death contract?”
Si Kong Zun laughed loudly: “Did that death contract get our Divine Phoenix Academy’s approval? Does it have the signature of a dean, vice dean, or even a teacher?”
Feng Qingyan was stunned. People could be this shameless?
“No signature, right?”
Si Kong Zun continued: “Since no signature, it means this death duel did not get our Divine Phoenix Academy’s approval. Blood Skull is our academy’s student; his life belongs to our Divine Phoenix Academy. Now Ling Xiao killed him, so should we not pursue responsibility?”
“Bloody hell, this works?”
The spectators were dumbfounded.
Si Kong Zun’s level of sophistry was truly unmatched.
If no signature means no death duel allowed, then why did you two vice deans not stop it here?
Was that not tacit approval?
Oh, now that your Blood Skull is dead, you say the death contract is invalid?
What if Ling Xiao died? You would surely say he deserved it, right?
Such shameless argument was unprecedented.
In fact, everyone now saw clearly that Si Kong Zun’s real reason was just one: he must kill Ling Xiao.
Otherwise, where would Divine Phoenix Academy’s face be?
