Chapter 272: The Arrogant Li Mu, the Whole Venue Falls Silent Again

"I'm coming!"

A faint voice rang across the entire plaza.

Everyone turned to look.

A youth clad in a Purple Robe slowly stepped out from the edge of the plaza, with three pear‑blossom‑wood sword cases slung on his back.

The youth's gaze was sword‑like, and a flash of fierce sword qi seemed to flicker in his eyes.

Su Yu looked at the youth and, for some unknown reason, felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity the moment he saw him.

"So it's Li Mu!"

Someone shouted in surprise.

"Li Mu? A member of Teacher Li's family?"

"Hiss, even Li Mu showed up. You should know that Li Mu is hailed as the Qianlong Academy's number one in the Flying Heaven Realm, and he once withstood the full‑force strike of the early‑stage Star Ancestor Master's ten‑thousand‑tribe strongmen without falling. Though he ranks only within the top twenty of the Purple Robes, his combat power rivals that of an early‑stage Star Ancestor Master!"

"I didn't expect Li Mu to appear after Su Yu's words. It's said that Li Mu's sword technique inherits the true transmission of the Li Family head and was even taught by Teacher Li for a while. Just with that sword style, he can stand unbeaten within the same realm!"

"Someone of his caliber should be challenging the Star Ancestor Master or the Sequence, yet he comes to watch this contest."

Facing the crowd's chatter, Li Mu gave the surrounding people a cold sweep, his eyes filled with contempt.

"Useless trash! A freshman dares to be so brazen, and none of you dares to step forward. As a Purple Robe, I, Li Mu, am ashamed to be counted among you!"

Li Mu's words instantly brought shameful looks to many Purple Robes.

They might not be able to tolerate Su Yu's words, but Li Mu's words force them to endure.

After all, considering Li Mu's strength, although he's not in the top ten of the Purple Robes, he is undoubtedly the number one beneath the Grand Master.

After all, being the Qianlong Academy's number one in the Flying Heaven Realm is no joke.

Inside the principal's office.

Li Zhangsheng looked at Li Mu, his brows slightly raised.

"You were the one who let him leave the sect?"

Zhao Tianxing chuckled.

"How about it? That's enough juicy news, right? Li Mu's strength is impressive; soon he'll be able to challenge the Star Ancestor Master, and then he'll have a chance to contest the Sequence position."

"But in my view, Su Yu's strength likely still surpasses his, so I sent Li Mu out to test Su Yu's true power. If Su Yu manages to defeat Li Mu, the Qianlong Academy's corrupt influences will have to retreat three folds."

"Even if he fails, it will still effectively change some of the atmosphere—a win‑win."

Zhao Tianxing was clearly extremely pleased with his arrangement.

Only Li Zhangsheng gave Li Mu a deep glance below, then slowly shook his head.

"You underestimate him."

"Underestimate him? Underestimate whom? You can't be talking about Su Yu, can you!"

Zhao Tianxing looked at his senior brother in surprise and said.

"Senior brother, I admit Su Yu's talent is more terrifying than anyone in Daxia, but how much time has passed? Su Yu defeating the later stage of the Flying Heaven Realm is already impressive, while Li Mu has reached the Great Perfection of the Flying Heaven Realm and is half a step into the Star Ancestor Master realm."

"Such a prodigy is not easy for Su Yu to defeat, and you, my nephew, know your own strength isn't that simple."

Li Zhangsheng's mouth twitched slightly.

"Nice guy, really thinks Su Yu is now trash."

At Mie Long Cheng, Su Yu, only at the mid‑stage of the Flying Heaven Realm, could defeat Luo Ping, who wore a sixth‑level defensive Spiritual Artifact.

It should be noted that at that time Luo Ping was already comparable to a mid‑stage Star Ancestor Master strongman.

Now, Su Yu has reached the Great Perfection of the Flying Heaven Realm.

Even Li Zhangsheng does not know where Su Yu's limit lies.

However, Li Zhangsheng is certain of one thing: Li Mu is absolutely not Su Yu's opponent!

Li Zhangsheng is sure!

Li Zhangsheng sighed and said.

"Precisely because I know my nephew so well, I said you underestimate Su Yu."

Zhao Tianxing's brows lifted slightly, his eyes suspicious as he looked at Li Zhangsheng.

"Do you really think so?"

Li Zhangsheng said lightly.

"If you intend to let Su Yu stir up the Qianlong Academy's turmoil, then be prepared for that turmoil not to turn into a storm; I'm afraid you'll be surprised later."

Listening to Li Zhangsheng's words, Zhao Tianxing's expression grew increasingly solemn.

He gazed at Su Yu standing on the arena, a spark of brilliance flashing in his eyes.

"If it can become a storm, I would welcome it!"

Zhao Tianxing gave a faint smile.

On the plaza, Li Mu shouted angrily at the surrounding Purple Robes, then turned his gaze toward Su Yu, his eyes calm.

"Su Yu, is it? I am Li Mu, ranked twelfth among the Purple Robes. I wonder if I have the right to be challenged by you?"

Su Yu looked at Li Mu, a slight smile curling his lips.

"Please!"

Li Mu wasted no words, leapt onto the arena, hands clasped behind his back, and said calmly.

"I know the principal's plan, but whether the Qianlong Academy can be shaken hinges on passing my test."

Saying that, Li Mu's gaze became extremely sharp.

"Make your move; I'm afraid once I act, you won't have a chance!"

Hearing Li Mu's words, Su Yu was first stunned, then his expression turned strange.

Around them, Zhang Xiaobai and others also wore solemn faces.

This Li Mu is not simple, ah. I heard my teacher say that Li Mu is the inheritor of this generation of the Li Family. Even in the whole Daxia, among those in the Flying Heaven Realm who can defeat Li Mu are few. Moreover, he is ranked in the top fifty of the Heavenly Pride Ranking. Su Yu is probably in trouble, ah!

Zhang Xiaobai's expression was solemn.

Nan Shou Ren and the others also had their brows tightly furrowed.

I don't know if Su Yu is a match for Li Mu.

On the platform, Su Yu touched his nose and asked cautiously.

Are you sure?

A flash of impatience crossed Li Mu's face, and he said.

Just make your move when I say so; where does all this nonsense come from? Do I have to beg you?

Upon hearing this, Li Zhangsheng's mouth corner twitched slightly in the principal's office.

This idiot, I don't know whose arrogant nature he learned; now it's good, get ready to be thrashed!

Zhao Tianxing beside him chuckled.

Hehe, whoever they're imitating knows it in their heart!

Black lines fell in rows on Li Zhangsheng's forehead.

On the platform, Su Yu sighed, his gaze toward Li Mu filled with some pity.

As if explaining, he muttered to himself.

This is what you asked for, don't blame me, ah!

As soon as his words fell, Su Yu's expression turned extremely stern, directly turning into a bolt of lightning that thunderously charged toward Li Mu.

Seeing Su Yu's terrifying speed, Li Mu's heart sank and his expression suddenly changed.

Oh no!

The next moment, Su Yu's fist directly struck Li Mu's face, the powerful force brutally swelling Li Mu's entire face.

In an instant, the entire venue fell silent again.