Chapter 65: Phoenix Academy Established!

"Principal, she is over here."

The teacher leading the way said.

Liu Erlong blocked the door to the vice-principal's office, because she usually did not concern herself with academy affairs unless something major happened, or unless something required her approval; otherwise, the vice-principal's approval was sufficient.

If it were an ordinary student withdrawing, this naturally would not alarm Liu Erlong, the principal, and could be completed with just the vice-principal's approval. However, this was not just the withdrawal of a genius, but the first such case since the founding of Lanba Academy, so the other party dared not act on their own.

Jiang Zhu was about to leave when the office door behind her was pushed open.

Two figures walked in.

"You two may step down first; I will speak with her alone," Liu Erlong said domineeringly.

"Yes." The teacher and the vice-principal immediately withdrew.

Liu Erlong closed the door: "There are only the two of us left in the room. Tell me directly what difficulties you have. As long as it is within my power, I will grant your request."

"Principal."

"I have no difficulties. I want to withdraw from the academy. This is my own private matter. I hope the Principal can approve it and not make things difficult for me."

Jiang Zhu felt a bit guilty inside.

But for the sake of power and becoming stronger, she felt she had done nothing wrong.

Pursuing powerful strength was her freedom.

"Is it very urgent? The Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is coming up soon. Can't you wait until after you participate to make a decision?" Liu Erlong was somewhat surprised, and at the same time, even more curious about Jiang Zhu's situation.

"I cannot. I am very sorry, Principal, but I must leave now."

Jiang Zhu said.

"You have changed."

Liu Erlong had been observing Jiang Zhu and discovered that the other party's temperament had undergone a heaven-shaking change compared to before.

"Everyone changes," Jiang Zhu said.

"Today, I will not let you leave. As long as you dare to tell me what is going on, I can solve it for you!" Liu Erlong's attitude was firm.

"If I want to leave, Principal, you cannot stop me," Jiang Zhu said.

She did not want to make things too rigid.

"I don't believe it," Liu Erlong shook her head.

"Is that so?" Jiang Zhu took a step, and her entire body transformed into a rainbow streak, disappearing from the room.

"What!?"

"What is this?"

Liu Erlong was startled, her pupils suddenly constricted, her expression changed drastically, and she felt extremely surprised! Suddenly sensing something, she rushed out of the office and arrived at the back mountain, where she saw Jiang Zhu's figure appear in the open space not far away.

"I must understand what exactly is going on! Otherwise, I will definitely not let you leave!"

Liu Erlong's attitude was resolute.

The next second, seven Spirit Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black—appeared, and a Fire Dragon also condensed upon her body.

"Since you want to know so badly, I will let you give up completely." Jiang Zhu sighed. She could have left directly, but out of guilt toward the Principal, she took the initiative to reveal herself.

That was why she had led Liu Erlong here.

The next second, a terrifying aura appeared on her body.

Her gold and silver Phoenix Martial Soul possessed her, spreading its wings to fly high.

Five gold and silver Spirit Rings appeared on her body.

The aura was also not simple; it was terrifying! Now a Soul King, her Spirit Rings had all grown, with an age of ten thousand years!

All five were ten-thousand-year-level Spirit Rings! It was just impossible to distinguish them accurately by color alone; one could only judge by the aura they emitted.

Within the Phoenix Inheritance, the art of concealment could naturally hide the aura of Spirit Rings. If an outsider could analyze them, it must have been leaked intentionally.

"Five rings!?"

"Gold and silver color?"

"Phoenix Martial Soul?"

"What are all these?"

"Aren't you a Healing Scepter?"

Liu Erlong was shocked and bewildered, but then her eyes became fiery and excited. Regardless, this meant the other party was very likely a twin martial soul user—this was a top-tier martial soul! And the other party was actually already a five-ring Soul King?

And a Soul King possessing such a top-tier martial soul! She must not let the other party go! "I didn't expect you to hide so deeply!" Liu Erlong took a deep breath, calmed her excited emotions, and said: "Then I even more cannot let you leave! As long as you stay, the academy will do its utmost to cultivate you!"

Jiang Zhu's attitude was resolute: "Everything I have was given to me by Phoenix Academy. They chose me and gave me a brand new life, so I joined them. Otherwise, in this life, I would only ever be a weak support Spirit Master hiding behind powerful Spirit Masters. Today, I have laid my cards on the table with you, so I must leave. You cannot stop me."

"Phoenix Academy!?" Liu Erlong frowned, anger appearing in her eyes. She understood; everything was clear now. The private matter Jiang Zhu spoke of was that she had been poached by someone else and gone to another academy! She had never even heard of this damn Phoenix Academy; where did it come from?

However, being able to have such capability showed that the other party's influence and foundation were still very strong.

But she was still very unhappy.

She unleashed her Fire Dragon and headed toward Jiang Zhu, wanting to keep her there.

Such an excellent disciple—she might only encounter one in her lifetime, and she did not want to give up.

She would cultivate her with all her might! Jiang Zhu summoned the Green Healing Phoenix to block.

After an explosion, smoke spread.

Liu Erlong rushed in, her powerful strength dispersing the smoke, yet Jiang Zhu's figure was already gone.

"Phoenix Academy! I will definitely find you!"

Liu Erlong was very annoyed and turned to leave.

She found the vice-principal and ordered him to find information about Phoenix Academy and clues regarding the Phoenix at the fastest speed possible.

Once she found them, she would definitely pay a visit in person! No matter what, if you dare to snatch my disciple, I will not be finished with you! "Did it go smoothly?" At the gathering place, Ma Hongjun asked.

"Not very smoothly. I alarmed Principal Liu Erlong. She wouldn't let me leave, but even if I wanted to leave, she couldn't keep me. Looking at her, she will probably come to find trouble with our Phoenix Academy in the future," Jiang Zhu sighed and said.

"If she dares to come, she will know the terror of our Phoenix Academy," Ma Hongjun said dismissively.

In his eyes, Liu Erlong was nothing more than that, just someone with a love-addled brain.

He simply could not understand how a piece of trash like Yu Xiaogang could have such great charm. "The Elite Spirit Master Tournament of the entire continent will be held in two years. In the next two years, I will take you all to participate in various actual combat sessions to hone your coordination."

"Furthermore, according to the latest news, we are too outstanding and have already been targeted by many people, so we must leave Heaven Dou City for a period of time."

"Everyone, be careful and stay alert for any signs of assassination."

"From now on, guarding against assassination will also be one of our courses. Poison Elder and I will conduct special training for you in this regard. It could happen at any time, so be mentally prepared!"

Ma Hongjun spoke up.

This made all the young women feel nervous.

After the lecture was finished, he led the way and they departed.

Three months later, Ma Hongjun received news that the construction of the Phoenix Academy was complete, so he specifically returned to take a look.

The Phoenix Academy's architecture was peculiar and magnificent, as if it had descended from the heavens.

Surrounded by a vast expanse of grassland, the encircling high mountains provided a natural sense of security, and the sunlight cast from the blue sky made the academy buildings radiate a fiery red color.

It felt as if there were a magical power here capable of controlling natural elements, creating scorching flames, and even granting the ability to fly.

Inside here, everything is possible in the future!

(End of this chapter)