Chapter 201 - 186: Arena

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Chapter 201: Chapter 186: Arena ... "Mr. Wang, it is my greatest honor to converse with you," he said with shining eyes and sugar-coated words. Yan Xiaobao followed his senior as they walked toward the arena area, which was the first thing he noticed upon entering the academy grounds. This region was idyllic, rather remote. The mountaintop held five different venues, the farthest from the academy’s administrative building. Currently, aside from the two groups that had come here, no other students were present. However, according to Gao Yan, this was one of the most frequented locations. It was a place for students to settle grudges or engage in training battles. Four summits were dedicated to arenas. The arenas on the first two summits were surrounded by seats, clearly designed for ranking competitions, whereas the other two smaller summits were open for casual student use whenever convenient. Wang Jingshen glanced at Yan Xiaobao, and the young boy instantly accepted the challenge, but he calmed himself quickly as he realized he had misunderstood the true meaning behind the exchange of pointers. He had heard that Yan Xiaobao was a child of unknown origins, personally cared for by the Rong twins. He might be a spoiled brat who had been gently nurtured all his life. However, regardless of Yan Xiaobao’s background, he was insignificant compared to Wang Jingshen’s renowned family. When his younger brother agreed to compete with Yan Xiaobao to demonstrate their superiority, Wang Jingshen was ecstatic. "You need to be careful," Rong Xing warned with a worried expression. "Wang Julong is considered an exceptional talent within the Wang Family. He is already ranked as an eight-star student. Losing to him wouldn’t be shameful." "Wang Julong has lived on the mountaintop, much like you, so he might not take the challenge lightly. What’s more, make sure to concede before he causes you serious harm," Ma Kong said, lightly patting Yan Xiaobao on the shoulder. "I swear I’ll kill Wang Jingshen," Gao Yan roared fiercely, shooting a venomous glare at the other group. "He is lower than despicable! Failing to recognize Yan Xiaobao as a man is his own fault! Issuing such a challenge to restore his pride is utterly meaningless. I will make sure he pays for this," Rong Ming agreed, chest burning with anger. He understood that mistaking someone’s gender was embarrassing, but reacting in this manner was downright vile. "Don’t worry," Gao Yan said as she reached back to pat Yue Yue on the other shoulder. "We will ensure Wang Jingshen and his followers pay a heavy price for this." The only one who remained silent was Deng Wu. He simply stood to the side, lips curled in a subtle smile as his dark eyes playfully danced while watching Yan Xiaobao. When his dark eyes locked onto Yan Xiaobao’s blue eyes, Yan felt a shiver run through his body. He feared the older boy might see through him and notice Lan Feng. But after a moment of thought, he knew such a thing was impossible since his cultivation had not even reached the Middle Dantian. Yet, something about Deng Wu left Yan Xiaobao both cautious and uneasy. He sensed Deng Wu was aware of his discomfort and entertained by it. "We can’t concern ourselves too much with him right now," Lan Feng warned. "Your entire focus should be on the opponent standing before you. We’ll deal with Deng Wu and everything else later." Yan Xiaobao forced himself to stop thinking about Deng Wu and slowly walked toward the center of the arena before him. Wang Julong had already moved there and was awaiting Yan Xiaobao’s arrival. Before beginning the exchange of pointers, the two boys had changed clothes, since their long, incredibly exquisite robes were impractical for swift motion during battle. Both were now dressed in tunics and trousers. The tunics covered their upper bodies, providing comfort during movement and combat. The trousers wrapped around their waists, with thick fabric offering some degree of protection. Though the trousers were slightly loose, they ended snugly at the upper thighs where they encircled the legs, ensuring that their clothes wouldn’t interfere with their footing during the fight. Though their clothing styles were similar, the quality was worlds apart. Wang Julong wore garments crafted from the finest silk material, woven to an exceptionally smooth finish and obviously very comfortable. Yan Xiaobao wore clothes that were visibly old and long-worn, crafted from coarse plant-based materials. They suited him well, but were far from luxurious. Yan Xiaobao’s clothing drew sneers and mockery from the Wang Group, who regularly hurled insults at commoner students. His attire didn’t surprise either Rong Ming or Rong Xing since they were familiar with his background. However, Gao Yan was slightly astonished, as he hadn’t known much about the young boy. Gao Yan suddenly felt an intimate connection to Yan Xiaobao and silently vowed to avenge him someday. Deng Wu continued to remain unreactive, and his lack of response only made Yan Xiaobao more uneasy. The two boys stood together in the center of the arena, waiting to hear who would act as the judge. Wang Julong cast a glance at Xu Yue with a superior expression, sneering arrogantly. Wang Julong was hailed as the only genius this year worthy enough to claim one of the prestigious high mountain courtyards. Already older, he knew he was the sole child in his family capable of rivaling talents born with celestial gifts. His enrollment in the Royal Art Academy was intended to be a grand event. However, upon arriving today, things were entirely different from what he had expected. None of the other aristocratic families paid him any attention; they were far more curious about the origins of the dazzling child escorted by the City Lord’s offspring. The source of this content is free(w)ebnov(e)l

Chapter 201 - 186: Arena

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