Chapter 88

Lin Tian, at the Ninth Level of Body Tempering.

Zhou Hao, at the Divine Pulse Realm.

The two had completely unequal strength, yet after defeating everyone in the final free-for-all, Lin Tian held his sword and called out Zhou Hao's name, demanding a battle. This moved all the disciples of the Martial Academy.

"Is... Is this a competition for first place?"

Someone's eyes widened.

Zhou Hao's face darkened, his smile vanishing. Lin Tian calling out his name at this moment, standing on the main arena with a sword pointed at him, made him very uncomfortable.

"Junior Brother Lin, are you sure you want to fight me?"

Zhou Hao asked.

"Hypocrite, we already signed a life-or-death battle contract three months ago. Why ask such a question now?"

Lin Tian said sarcastically.

As he spoke, Lin Tian reached into his robe and took out the battle contract from that day.

"This... a life-or-death battle?!"

"Such a thing actually happened."

"Three months ago, if I remember correctly, Lin Tian had just entered the Martial Academy!"

Many people's eyes widened.

Mu Qing and Shi Dong frowned.

Su Shu tugged at Mu Qing and briefly explained the situation.

"Nonsense!"

Mu Qing said angrily.

Staring at Lin Tian and then at Zhou Hao, Mu Qing said with a stern face, "You two, drop this matter."

Lin Tian had a nine-star talent, the most outstanding disciple in the Martial Academy in several hundred years, and Zhou Hao was no less, reaching the Divine Pulse Realm while still in the Outer Academy. Any loss of either would be a tremendous loss. Most importantly, Mu Qing was very clear that if the two really fought, Lin Tian's chance of defeat or death was almost one hundred percent.

How could someone at the Body Tempering Realm defeat someone at the Divine Pulse Realm?

Facing Mu Qing's gaze, Lin Tian remained silent for a moment, then shook his head.

"Sorry, Elder Mu, please forgive Lin Tian's disobedience." Lin Tian's expression was calm. "That day, after the battle with Mo Sen, I remember Elder Shi asked me why I still wanted to kill Mo Sen despite knowing his family's power. Today, I will answer the elder with the same words... A man in this world has things he will not do and things he must do!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Dong and Mu Qing both frowned.

Lin Tian and Zhou Hao had a grudge?

On the main arena, Lin Tian's gaze fell on Zhou Hao, and he said coldly, "Just like with Mo Sen, the life-or-death battle was first proposed by Zhou Hao. Interestingly, on that day, when I returned from my cultivation on Green Wind Ridge, other Martial Academy disciples immediately jumped out, saying they wanted to teach me a lesson for Zhou Hao, even to cripple one of my hands."

Upon hearing this, many people were shocked.

Many people looked at Zhou Hao, their expressions becoming strange.

Facing everyone's gazes, Zhou Hao shook his head, "I don't know about this."

"Is that so? With your status as the top disciple in the Outer Academy, you wouldn't do such a despicable thing to a newcomer like me, right? For now, let's assume those blind fools volunteered to stand up for you." Lin Tian sneered, his words filled with sarcasm.

Pausing, Lin Tian continued, "Let's put that aside. Do you remember the recent Outer Academy trial? When the Level Four Centipede Beast attacked, I could have escaped its range at the last moment, but thanks to you, I couldn't escape and was entangled by the Centipede Beast. Fortunately, I have a big destiny and didn't die in the end."

"What?"

Su Shu's expression changed. She still remembered that day clearly. Now that Lin Tian suddenly brought it up, there was more to the story?

Zhou Hao frowned, slightly displeased, "Junior Brother Lin, what do you mean by this! Even though we agreed on a life-or-death battle, I, Zhou Hao, am upright and wouldn't do such lowly things! Just because I couldn't save you, is that my fault?"

"He's a white-eyed wolf! Shameless!"

Lü Sheng shouted.

"Shut up, trash!"

Lin Tian glanced at Lü Sheng, and the cold gaze made Lü Sheng's body tremble.

Sneering, Lin Tian's gaze returned to Zhou Hao, "Back then, you said you were coming to save me, but the sword you slashed deliberately blocked all my escape routes. Others might not see it, but I could feel it. Is this how you save someone? That sword either killed me directly or forced me to the Centipede Beast, leaving me no choice but to die. In the end, I was dragged away by the Centipede Beast."

"Is that so!" Su Shu glared at Zhou Hao angrily, "I said, why did you offer to save Lin Tian that day and not let me help? It turns out it was for this reason!"

Su Shu knew very well what kind of person Lin Tian was and didn't doubt his words.

"Xiao Shu, tell us what happened that day."

Mu Qing said.

Su Shu didn't hesitate and briefly recounted the events of that day.

Gradually, Mu Qing and Shi Dong's faces darkened again.

"Rascal!"

Shi Dong growled. Like Su Shu, Shi Dong and Mu Qing believed in Lin Tian's character and naturally trusted his words. Instantly, their gazes on Zhou Hao became somewhat unfriendly.

"Two elders, and Xiao Shu, Zhou Hao swears to the heavens that I never did such a thing. That day, I truly intended to save Junior Brother Lin from the predicament. If I lie, may the heavens strike me down." Zhou Hao raised his right hand in an oath, then continued, "Perhaps, Junior Brother Lin's cultivation at that time was not high, and he misunderstood my sword's momentum."

Staring at Zhou Hao, Mu Qing and Shi Dong frowned slightly. From Zhou Hao's demeanor, they couldn't detect any signs of deceit, and they couldn't help but wonder if Lin Tian had indeed misjudged. As Zhou Hao said, given Lin Tian's cultivation at that time, misinterpreting the sword's momentum was indeed possible.

Just then, the sound of a sword rang out again.

"Enough, Zhou Hao, put away your hypocrisy. It has no meaning before me." Lin Tian looked at Zhou Hao coldly, "I don't know or care what others think of you. I only need to know what kind of person you are. Come up, today, either you live and I die, or I live and you die."

Such a domineering statement left all the onlookers stunned.

"Madman!"

Many onlookers were shocked.

Facing a Divine Pulse Realm expert with Body Tempering Realm cultivation, his words were so resolute!

Zhou Hao's face was not pleasant. Originally, he planned to challenge Lin Tian when he was at his peak, defeating him, crippling or killing him, making Lin Tian despair and regret. But now, even before the battle, Lin Tian had been in control the entire time, which made him very uncomfortable.

"Then let's fight!"

Saying three words, Zhou Hao leaped up and immediately stepped onto the main arena.

For a moment, all eyes were on the main arena.

"Enough! Both of you stop!" At this moment, Mu Qing spoke, his voice stern, "You are both geniuses of the Nine Yang Martial Academy, the hope of the Martial Academy. Why must it come to a life-or-death struggle? Each take a step back."

"Elder, you saw, it wasn't me who started it, but Junior Brother Lin who has been pressing me. Though I am not talented, I have my dignity. If he insists on a battle, let it be his wish."

Zhou Hao said.

After speaking, Zhou Hao also took out the life-or-death contract from his robe and raised it.

Mu Qing frowned, looking at Lin Tian, "Lin Tian, take a step back. It's not too late to back down now."

By saying this, Mu Qing was actually reminding Lin Tian. Facing a Divine Pulse Realm expert with Body Tempering Realm cultivation was essentially a suicidal act.

Mu Qing didn't want Lin Tian to die.

Lin Tian naturally understood Mu Qing's good intentions but shook his head.

"This battle must happen!"

Staring at Zhou Hao, Lin Tian's gaze was firm and cold.

Mu Qing and Shi Dong exchanged a glance, both sighing and shaking their heads. If there were grudges between Martial Academy disciples, they could establish a life-or-death battle, and the Martial Academy had no reason to interfere. Just like Lin Tian and Mo Sen back then. Now, both Lin Tian and Zhou Hao were determined to fight, and even as elders, they couldn't stop them.

"This guy!"

Su Shu was angry.

Mo Kong understood Lin Tian well, and Su Shu understood him even better. Although she knew Lin Tian would never back down, she was still somewhat annoyed. This was a life-or-death battle! The situation had escalated to this point, and once the battle started, even Mu Qing and Shi Dong couldn't stop it. Lin Tian was at the Body Tempering Realm, how could he be Zhou Hao's match!

"This Lin Tian is a bit irrational."

"Body Tempering against Divine Pulse, certain defeat."

Behind a rock, several Inner Academy disciples shook their heads.

On the main arena, the atmosphere became tense.

The two figures stood facing each other, Zhou Hao staring at Lin Tian, his eyes flashing with a sinister light.

"Junior Brother Lin, are you sure you're ready?"

Zhou Hao crossed his arms.

"Enough talk, how long will you keep up this act of hypocrisy?"

Lin Tian said sarcastically.

Zhou Hao's face darkened slightly.

Lin Tian, expressionless, kicked a silver sword left by a disciple onto the main arena towards Zhou Hao, who caught it in one hand, "Come on, I won't take any advantage."

Holding the long sword, a powerful aura spread from Lin Tian's body.

Such a stance left everyone stunned again.

"Facing a Divine Pulse expert, he can be so calm and composed, this..."

"Should we call him a madman or a strongman?"

"Whichever, he's someone we can't match."

Many Martial Academy disciples said.

Holding the long sword, Zhou Hao crossed his arms, shaking his head.

"Junior Brother Lin, you are indeed strong, but you are too arrogant, and your arrogance is misplaced." Zhou Hao's lips curled into a cold smile, his body moving like a bolt of lightning, instantly appearing in front of Lin Tian, the silver sword in his hand gleaming coldly, "Body Tempering and Divine Pulse, there is no comparison."

"So fast!"

"Is this the speed of a Divine Pulse expert?"

"This..."

The pupils of the crowd all contracted.

With a whoosh, Zhou Hao's silver sword seemed to slice through the air, instantly approaching Lin Tian's abdomen.

Lin Tian, expressionless, his figure flickered, and his long sword met the attack.

"Clang!"

A sharp metallic sound rang out, Lin Tian's long sword completely blocking Zhou Hao's silver sword.

"Hmm?"

Zhou Hao's pupils contracted slightly, actually able to keep up with his speed?

With a cold snort, a powerful sword aura erupted from the silver sword.

"Boom!"

Like a divine fire erupting, like a flood breaking through a dam, a loud sound echoed.

Lin Tian felt a numbness in his right hand, a powerful force transmitted through the sword to his body, and he was instantly pushed back, feeling a tightness in his chest.

Seeing this, the crowd was instantly stunned.

"Indeed, for someone at the Body Tempering Realm to face a Divine Pulse expert is too difficult, it's simply impossible, even for a prodigy like him, it's still lacking."

Someone sighed.

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