Chapter 279: Like a Thorn in the Back, Like a Bone Stuck in the Throat

Zhao Tianxing glanced indifferently at the students below and let out a cold snort.

"The first assessment starts tomorrow!"

As soon as these words were spoken, some of the students below instantly began wailing and howling like ghosts and wolves.

Only the red-robed and purple-robed elites felt relieved in their hearts.

However, they also clearly understood that after tomorrow's test ended, their previous peaceful and tranquil days would be gone.

After all, nobody wants to be eliminated.

Once eliminated, they would become the object of everyone's contempt.

They had entered Qianlong Academy amid countless expectations; once people learned they had been eliminated and expelled,

it would not merely be a problem of being unable to obtain so many resources.

but rather a matter of being stabbed in the back by others.

Some students simply left the square and began cultivating right away.

Having said that, Zhao Tianxing slowly turned his gaze to the half-dead Gu Yun in the deep pit and said indifferently.

"Gu Yun, starting now, your Sequence status will be stripped, you will be placed in the Purple Robe rank, and you may not challenge the Sequence for one year."

"As a Sequence member, instead of urging the students below to cultivate, you have become their protective umbrella; starting now, half of Gu Yun's cultivation resources will be taken away, and they will be restored only when he comes to his senses."

These words, like knives, pierced into Gu Yun's heart.

No longer paying attention to Gu Yun, Zhao Tianxing laid his eyes on Su Yu.

Su Yu also looked at Zhao Tianxing with a faint smile.

Seeing Su Yu's playful smile, Zhao Tianxing's mouth twitched slightly.

To be honest, the surprise Su Yu gave him today was truly enormous.

Although he already had great expectations for Su Yu, believing Su Yu could enter the top twenty of the Purple Robe ranks, otherwise he would not have let Li Mu make a move.

But he ultimately still underestimated Su Yu's talent.

In just a few short months, he leapt directly from the Eighth Transformation Golden Body Realm to become a mighty expert at the Perfection of the Flying Heaven Realm.

It won't be long before he becomes a Star Ancestor Master.

Such speed, across the whole of Daxia, only the Slay Dragon King of old could match.

Even the Three Emperors of old, in terms of cultivation speed, did not surpass Su Yu.

No matter how broad Zhao Tianxing's experience, he was shocked by what Su Yu displayed.

He sighed, then Zhao Tianxing spoke loudly.

"Su Yu, having defeated Gu Yun in challenge, you are now the new Eleventh Sequence of my Qianlong Academy!"

His voice echoed throughout Qianlong City.

Even the King-Conferred Strong One hidden in Qianlong City couldn't help but look toward Qianlong Academy, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"Su Yu? Could it be that kid who just enrolled this year? The disciple of the Slay Dragon King?"

"Hiss, only a few months have passed, and he has become a Sequence of Qianlong Academy."

This King-Conferred Strong One was somewhat shocked.

He has been in Qianlong City for a long time; although he does not interfere in Qianlong Academy's affairs, he still has a relatively clear understanding of its Sequence.

To be able to become a Sequence of Qianlong Academy is definitely an existence with the combat power of a Star Ancestor Master.

And Su Yu, in just a few short months, has transformed into a Sequence of Qianlong Academy.

Such rapid speed actually made this King-Conferred Strong One unable to help but tremble.

After a long while, this one slowly withdrew his gaze and sighed.

"This time, Qianlong Academy has struck treasure!"

Afterwards he closed his eyes and paid no further attention.

Above the square, many students had complex expressions, then they bowed slightly to Su Yu standing on the platform.

"We, have paid respects to Sequence Su Yu!"

Su Yu smiled faintly and waved his hand.

Zhao Tianxing continued speaking.

"Alright, since you've become a Sequence, come with me; I'll also tell you about the Sequence's rewards."

Upon hearing the two words "reward," Su Yu's eyes lit up instantly.

Earlier, upon learning from the Slay Dragon King that the Martial Artists Association's reward for him was to return to Qianlong Academy, Su Yu felt disappointed.

(He did not know that the Martial Artists Association's reward had been intercepted by his master.)

But now, upon hearing that becoming a Sequence also came with a reward, he instantly became interested.

He ran straight to Zhao Tianxing's side, grinning foolishly and said.

"Principal, I don't know what the reward is!"

Seeing Su Yu's appearance, Zhao Tianxing couldn't help but laugh and said.

"How come? You and Li Zhangsheng two wiped out the Mist Tribe, gaining so many resources, yet you didn't mention handing any over to the academy; you should be well-off, so why do you still care about these?"

Su Yu hesitated before saying.

"You don't know, Li Lao Shi, relying on his strength, has placed all the resources on himself; you must decide this for me!"

Li Zhangsheng's mouth, while drinking, twitched instantly.

"Good fellow, when did he become the one who took everything for himself?"

"Cough cough cough, Su Yu, I'm still here; you're speaking ill of me like this—do you not see me at all?"

"Or perhaps you no longer want those hundred thousand energy stones, preparing to give them all to me?"

Li Zhangsheng's icy voice sounded.

Su Yu's heart sank.

"Damn, I forgot this guy was standing right there."

Su Yu instantly regretted it.

"What the hell is this, you cheap-mouthed!"

Zhao Tianxing glanced lightly at Li Zhangsheng and sent a mental message.

"Senior brother, since you've obtained so many good things, just give the academy a little support—raising you wasn't easy for the academy either, and it's also time to repay the academy."

Li Zhangsheng instantly felt a toothache, his gaze toward Su Yu as if he wanted to stab Su Yu directly.

Su Yu now felt like a thorn in his back and a bone in his throat, his whole body exuding an uncomfortable aura.

But soon, Zhao Tianxing brought Su Yu to a mountain range.

The entire mountain range was entwined with clouds and mist; even at night, one could see the vast white mist winding around every peak.

As soon as they entered the mountain range, Su Yu felt the energy between heaven and earth become abundant.

Zhao Tianxing said lightly.

"This is where the Qianlong Academy's Sequence positions are."

"The Qianlong Academy has twelve peaks, and only those with the Academy's Sequence may enjoy them."

"From twelve to one, each peak's energy richness differs; the first peak is the richest, comparable to the residence of the Qianlong Academy's Great Sun Grand Master instructor."

"And as an eleventh Sequence, though you rank last, your energy is still immensely abundant, far surpassing any student within the academy—this is the first benefit of the Sequence!"

Hearing Zhao Tianxing's words, Su Yu's eyes lit up; he slowly looked toward the first peak, a gleam flashing in his gaze.

"I don't know when I'll be able to live on the first peak, but then I'll place the energy ore vein there."

"By then, even without other resources, it will be enough for my daily cultivation!"

Su Yu hoped for that.