Chapter 100

Tao Bai said it was a big trouble, but he was actually being quite tactful. If he were to be more straightforward, it would be a matter of losing one's head!

Hearing Tao Bai's words, Lin Tian immediately understood and murmured, "So it's about this." He suddenly recalled that when he entered the Inner Academy, the two attendants had looked at him with a peculiar expression. It turned out that the news of him killing Chen Ping and the others on the street had already reached the Nine Yang Martial Academy.

Seeing Lin Tian's expression, Tao Bai was slightly surprised, "You're not worried at all?"

"Not worried," Lin Tian said, "I don't think I did anything wrong. Everything was their own doing."

Tao Bai and the other two looked at Lin Tian, seeing his calm demeanor and the lack of any pretense of composure, their eyes couldn't help but flash with a hint of admiration.

"Brother Lin is indeed no ordinary person."

Tao Bai smiled.

Lin Tian shook his head, "Not at all, Senior Brother is too kind."

Tao Bai waved his hand, "No, no, let's be more casual. No need for the formalities of Senior Brother and Junior Brother. We are about the same age, so just call each other by our names."

"Alright."

Lin Tian smiled; he wasn't the type to be overly formal.

"Brother Lin has just entered the Inner Academy. How about this, the three of us will show you around the Inner Academy."

Tian Ze suggested.

Lin Tian nodded, "Sure, that would be great."

"Of course."

Tian Ze smiled.

Right then, the three of them took Lin Tian around the Inner Academy, briefly explaining the daily life of the Inner Academy disciples. Of course, the most important part was about the resources available to the Inner Academy disciples: "We, the Inner Academy disciples, have four main advantages. First, there is no time limit for selecting martial techniques. Second, we receive ten spirit grain pills each month. Third, we can accumulate twenty days of cultivation in the Mad Wave Array and the True Essence Condensation Array each month. Fourth, only Inner Academy disciples are eligible for the Imperial Academy selection in the capital. Additionally, Inner Academy disciples have more freedom compared to Outer Academy disciples."

Lin Tian nodded; he had already heard Luo Xiao mention these things.

"Next, let's talk about the people in the Inner Academy," Tao Bai said, "There are currently twenty-nine people in the Inner Academy, including you, making it exactly thirty. Among these thirty, ten are at the Eighth Stage of Body Tempering, nine are at the Ninth Stage, six are at the Initial Stage of Divine Pulse, four are at the Second Stage, and one is at the Third Stage."

Lin Tian was impressed. Although the number of Inner Academy disciples was small, each one was truly an elite, the weakest being at the Eighth Stage of Body Tempering. He carefully observed Tao Bai and the others, finding that Tao Bai and Tian Ze were both at the Initial Stage of Divine Pulse, while Kong Hang was at the Second Stage.

A thought crossed Lin Tian's mind, and he suddenly remembered the young man in purple.

"Is that young man in purple...?"

Lin Tian asked Tao Bai, remembering that Tao Bai had called him Senior Brother earlier.

Tao Bai nodded, "Xu Muyang, at the peak of the Third Stage of Divine Pulse, the top disciple of the Inner Academy, and quite arrogant." After a pause, Tao Bai leaned closer to Lin Tian, "Just a friendly reminder, Xu Muyang and Mo Ji have a good relationship. You understand."

Lin Tian and the Mo family's feud were known to most people in the Martial Academy, and Tao Bai was no exception.

"Thank you."

Lin Tian nodded, understanding Tao Bai's good intentions.

Tao Bai waved his hand, indicating it was no big deal.

Tao Bai and the others were all around eighteen years old. Apart from Kong Hang, who didn't talk much, Tao Bai and Tian Ze were very enthusiastic, and walking with them, Lin Tian didn't feel awkward at all.

Soon, the three of them took Lin Tian on a tour of the entire Inner Academy.

"Thank you for your help today."

Lin Tian expressed his gratitude.

He had been in the Inner Academy for about an hour, completed the necessary registration, and received his spirit grain pills. He wanted to return to his old place.

"Brother Lin, aren't you moving to the Inner Academy area?"

Tao Bai asked.

Inner Academy disciples all had their own residences in the Inner Academy area, which were much better than the Outer Academy's dormitories. Most importantly, living in the Inner Academy area made daily cultivation more convenient.

"No, thank you." Lin Tian shook his head and smiled, "I'm used to my old place."

"Didn't know Brother Lin was so attached to the past. I like people like you, the best kind for friendship." Tao Bai smiled. After a pause, Tao Bai's expression became a bit more serious, "This might be a bit abrupt, but Brother Lin, are you really not worried about today's incident? Or do you already have a plan?"

Tao Bai's words made Tian Ze and even Kong Hang look at Lin Tian.

Lin Tian paused, then smiled, "Something like that."

The three of them were slightly taken aback, then they also smiled.

"That's good."

Tao Bai said, they all admired Lin Tian and didn't want to see him fall.

Lin Tian chatted with the three of them for a while, then waved goodbye after a few moments.

Soon, Lin Tian returned to his residence in the Martial Academy and started organizing some things.

"Having reached the Divine Pulse realm, I should choose a Divine Pulse-level martial technique."

Lin Tian muttered to himself.

The Azure Thunder Sword Technique was powerful, but it was only at the third level, and he had already completed its cultivation. After some thought, he decided to tidy up and head to the Martial Technique Pavilion.

...

Fengjian City, with its crisscrossing streets, was shaken by the arrival of troops just two hours after noon. Iron hooves trampled the streets, raising dust, and a dense formation of soldiers emerged from all directions of the city, creating a formidable presence that left some ordinary people pale-faced.

"What's happening!"

"Is the empire being invaded?"

"This..."

Many civilians were in a panic.

However, some martial artists noticed something unusual.

"These people seem to be soldiers from Fengjian City, and they are heading towards... the Nine Yang Martial Academy!"

Many people were moved, quickly connecting this to the incident that morning.

"Rumor has it that the young man who killed the three major generals of Fengjian City is a disciple of the Nine Yang Martial Academy. Are these soldiers going to the Nine Yang Martial Academy to demand his arrest?!"

"This..."

"Look there, Commander Zhou He! And the... City Lord!"

Many people were shocked.

On the streets of Fengjian City, there were over a thousand imperial soldiers, each with a cold expression and wearing military armor. At the front of the formation were two warhorses, on which sat two middle-aged men. One was a towering figure with a formidable aura, none other than Zhou He. The other, though slightly plump, emitted an aura that was no less powerful, even stronger, and was the City Lord of Fengjian City!

Just a moment ago, Zhou He had informed the City Lord about Lin Tian killing Chen Ping and the others. The City Lord of Fengjian City immediately smashed a redwood table in anger. Chen Ping and the others were all Divine Pulse realm experts, second only to the commander in Fengjian City. Now, they had been killed in broad daylight, such a blatant disregard for the law could not fail to enrage the City Lord. Thus, the City Lord tacitly approved of Zhou He's decision to gather troops and head to the Nine Yang Martial Academy to demand the arrest of the culprit.

"Clatter, clatter, clatter."

The sound of iron hooves on the streets continued, raising clouds of dust.

On the second floor of the Yi Bao Pavilion, Pu Shi and Xin Yao were naturally alarmed by the noise.

"Old Pu, what's this?"

Xin Yao squinted her eyes.

Pu Shi nodded, "Those three are not ordinary people. These soldiers are likely going to the Martial Academy to demand the arrest of someone."

Xin Yao's eyes lit up, "The City Lord and the Commander going to the Martial Academy to demand the arrest of someone, the Nine Yang Martial Academy will find it hard to protect that person. In that case, perhaps his teacher will appear!"

Hearing this, Pu Shi couldn't help but smile mysteriously.

"What are you smiling about, Old Pu?"

Xin Yao was a bit puzzled.

Pu Shi said, "Nothing, just that that young man is not so easy to catch. This kind of small matter is not enough to make his backers show up."

"Small matter? Do you mean he can handle it himself?"

Xin Yao was surprised.

"Very simple." Pu Shi nodded and smiled, "Miss seems quite interested in him. Would you like to go and see?"

"Yes!"

Xin Yao nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling, making her look even more alluring.

Right then, Pu Shi and Xin Yao walked down from the second floor and followed the army toward the Nine Yang Martial Academy.

That day, almost all the major forces in Fengjian City were alarmed, with varying attitudes and emotions.

The Mo Family...

"What! Is this true?!"

Mo Hai was pleasantly surprised.

"Indeed, Lord! Lin Tian killed the three major generals in broad daylight, and now the City Lord and the Commander are personally leading a thousand soldiers to the Nine Yang Martial Academy to demand his arrest!"

A Mo Family member said excitedly.

Mo Hai slammed the table beside him, "Good, good, good! Now, let's see how that little brat can survive."

"Lord, do you want to go and see?"

The Mo Family member asked.

"Of course! Lead the way!"

Mo Hai said.

For the Mo Family, and for Mo Hai, this was undoubtedly the best thing to happen in months!

The Qin Family...

"What? The Commander and the City Lord are both going to the Nine Yang Martial Academy to demand the arrest of someone?!"

Qin Luo was moved. Is Lin Tian in danger?

Thinking of this, Qin Luo couldn't help but feel a bit anxious.

"Why are you so worried, Lord? If Lin Tian is indeed suppressed by the Commander and the City Lord, it should be a good thing for our Qin Family. This way, we can take over the Lin Family's assets completely."

A high-ranking member of the Qin Family frowned.

The relationship between Lin Tian and the Qin Family was known to the high-ranking members, as such matters could be kept from others but not from the upper echelons.

"You don't understand! Don't speak recklessly!"

Qin Luo shouted.

The high-ranking members of the Qin Family knew that Lin Tian had a partnership with the Qin Family, but only Qin Luo knew that Lin Tian was not only a disciple of the Nine Yang Martial Academy but also a super-second-rank array master! Lin Tian's partnership with the Qin Family meant that the Qin Family had a super-second-rank array master backing them, which was more valuable than taking over the Lin Family's assets!

In short, if Lin Tian were to really get into trouble, it would be detrimental to the Qin Family's future development!

"No! I have to go and see!"

Qin Luo said urgently.

Immediately, Qin Luo rushed out of the main hall and headed toward the Nine Yang Martial Academy.

That day, all the major forces in Fengjian City were alarmed, with varying attitudes and emotions.

However, most people were just there to watch the spectacle.

At that moment, the City Lord and Commander Zhou He had already led over a thousand soldiers to the front gate of the Nine Yang Martial Academy. The soldiers, mostly at the Seventh and Eighth Stages of Body Tempering, and all veterans of battle, formed a formidable presence that left many onlookers pale-faced.

"This... They really surrounded the Nine Yang Martial Academy!"

"What a grand display!"

"This is the imperial army, who dares to provoke them."

Many people whispered.

Inside the Nine Yang Martial Academy, many disciples looked at the scene with grim expressions.

In Fengjian City, someone dared to surround the Nine Yang Martial Academy!

At the same time, a cold snort echoed, and Shi Dong and Mu Qing approached, followed by a group of Martial Academy mentors, none of whom were weak. Shi Dong stood at the front gate of the Nine Yang Martial Academy, staring at the City Lord and Zhou He, his voice icy, "Duan Yan, Zhou He, have you lost your minds! To dare to cause trouble at the Nine Yang Martial Academy!"