Chapter 622: A New Seven-Star Pillar, the Birth of a Legend

The moment the battle in the arena concluded, the stands surrounding the plaza fell into a brief silence, and then, the next instant, a deafening roar of cheers erupted like a tsunami, spreading throughout the entire academy.

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Those students who supported Jiang Qing'e were exhilarated, their eyes filled with excitement.

Even some students with neutral stances were full of awe, for they had witnessed history; this was the first time since the founding of the Astral Sage College that a student in the Three-Star Academy had achieved the title of Seven-Star Pillar.

Moreover, this was not the lowest-ranked Seven-Star Pillar.

Judging by the strength rankings, Zhong Taiqiu was second only to Gong Shenjun and Gong Luanyu; his strength was beyond doubt, so Jiang Qing'e's Seven-Star Pillar title was truly full of substance.

In the previous battle, both sides had been exceptionally crisp and decisive; they did not engage in any probing, unleashing their strongest killing moves from the start, which made the battle a thrilling spectacle for the students present.

"Senior Sister Jiang is the strongest Three-Star Academy student since the founding of the Astral Sage College, unmatched by anyone! She will be a legend recorded in the history of the Astral Sage College!" Those admirers of Jiang Qing'e did not hold back their praise at this moment.

Faced with such exaggerated praise, no one voiced any dissent, because the impact of the battle before their eyes was simply too intense.

To defeat a Six-Star Heavenly Pearl expert with the strength of a Virtual Pearl realm—such a leap in rank could only be described as monstrous.

This scene simply expanded their horizons.

"What an impressive Junior Sister Jiang."

On the sidelines, the other Seven-Star Pillars stood on the viewing platform, and that senior student named Wang, known for his defense, sighed and said with genuine admiration: "The quality of students in the academy has been getting higher and higher over the years. Hehe, your Highnesses, when Junior Sister Jiang steps into the true Heavenly Pearl realm, I fear even the two of you will have to start avoiding her edge."

As he said this, he looked toward Gong Shenjun and the Princess.

The Princess smiled slightly and said: "Qing'e's talent and potential are obvious to all. Let alone the Heavenly Pearl realm, perhaps in a few more years, she might even become the youngest Marquis-level expert in our Great Xia."

Gong Shenjun nodded gently and said: "Junior Sister Jiang is indeed the most dazzling pearl since the founding of our Astral Sage College."

"However, her victory over Zhong Taiqiu this time was a bit opportunistic. She must have practiced some secret technique that caused her Resonance Power to surge dramatically when she broke through to the Virtual Pearl realm, but this surge should only be temporary. Look, her Resonance Power fluctuations are already rapidly weakening. So, if it were a normal fight, as long as Zhong Taiqiu dragged the battle out, Junior Sister Jiang would likely have fallen into a disadvantage."

"Furthermore, Junior Sister Jiang turned the situation around earlier because Zhong Taiqiu never expected that the lotus heart of the 'Holy Light Flame Lotus' she unleashed would hide such massive sword Qi. That should be the other high-grade Dragon General Art that Junior Sister Jiang has been practicing, the 'Holy Spirit Sword Art.' Clearly, Zhong Taiqiu's intelligence had long been known to Junior Sister Jiang, so this design was a case of calculated intent against the unprepared, specifically to break his 'Snake Abyss'."

Hearing Gong Shenjun's analysis, the other Seven-Star Pillars nodded slightly, as this was indeed part of the reason.

"Being able to combine two high-grade Dragon General Arts so perfectly, doesn't that also show that Qing'e's methods are extraordinary? After all, even we didn't sense the Holy Spirit sword Qi hidden within that 'Holy Light Flame Lotus' before," the Princess said with a smile.

"Brother Wang's analysis is a bit nitpicky. After all, the gap in rank between the two sides is not small; wanting to win against a stronger opponent always requires using some wisdom."

Gong Shenjun gave a wry smile and said: "I was just analyzing the battle as it happened. Luanyu, don't go pinning labels on me. After all, I am also very happy to see Junior Sister Jiang create such a record."

The others laughed and agreed.

While they were talking, over at the One-Star Academy side, Li Luo was also relieved. He looked at Jiang Qing'e's figure in the arena and gave her a thumbs-up.

"Senior Sister Jiang is truly too amazing." Bai Mengmeng's small face was full of admiration, and she was filled with wonder.

"Mm, Senior Sister Jiang will be my goal from now on. I will practice with all my might, hoping to be as outstanding as she is." The spirited Bai Doudou restrained her usual arrogance, her eyes burning with longing as she looked at the arena.

Then she looked at Li Luo and said: "Li Luo, your luck is truly enviable, to be able to land such an outstanding fiancée."

Li Luo said with dissatisfaction: "I am also very outstanding, okay?"

"You are indeed outstanding, but compared to Senior Sister Jiang, there is still a gap," Bai Doudou said seriously.

Li Luo rolled his eyes.

"Sister, what you said isn't right, oh." Just then, Bai Mengmeng suddenly interjected, smiling: "Do you know what level the Captain is at now?"

Bai Doudou was stunned, and along with Qin Zhulu, Wang Hejiu, Duze Beixuan, and others nearby, they all cast their gazes over.

"What do you mean?"

Bai Doudou looked at Li Luo in surprise. Hearing Bai Mengmeng's words, could it be that Li Luo's strength had improved again in this past month?

"Did you break through to the Virtual General realm?" she asked, slightly shocked.

"Your perspective is too small," Li Luo said calmly.

Bai Doudou's pupils seemed to dilate for a moment. She stared blankly for two seconds, then gasped in horror: "You, you broke through to the Evil Palace realm?!"

Even the usually expressionless Qin Zhulu became horrified at this moment, while Wang Hejiu and Duze Beixuan were struck as if by lightning, frozen on the spot.

Not seen for a month, Li Luo had actually gone straight from the fourth transformation of the Resonance Transformation stage to the Evil Palace realm?! What kind of monstrous speed is this?!

They had previously estimated that even if Li Luo had gained a great deal from the Holy Grail Battle, he would still need at least half a year to challenge the Evil Palace realm, right? How did this timeline move up by half a year?!

What exactly did he do?! How did this guy's talent also become monstrous to this degree?

Looking at the horrified faces, Li Luo smiled faintly: "Don't worry, although Qing'e-jie has created a legend for the Three-Star Academy, I will strive to earn a legend for our One-Star Academy for you all."

Beside him, Yu Lang's eyes were full of envy and jealousy. When will I ever have Li Luo's depth of showing off?

This time, even Bai Doudou had nothing to say, because although Li Luo's words were arrogant, he could indeed be considered a legend of the One-Star Academy, as since the founding of the Astral Sage College, there had never been a student who stepped into the Evil Palace realm while in the One-Star Academy.

"Your House Luolan is truly going to reach the heavens," in the end, Bai Doudou could only sigh.

Possessing two such monsters, as long as they wait a few more years, I fear House Luolan will once again produce two Marquis-level experts.

"Keep it low-key. I didn't want to say it, it's all Mengmeng's fault," Li Luo waved his hand, while simultaneously giving Bai Mengmeng a "reproachful" look.

Bai Mengmeng stuck out her pink little tongue and said pitifully: "Captain, I'm sorry."

Bai Doudou pulled her sister over, glared at Li Luo, and snorted: "Stop bullying Mengmeng. Even if she didn't say it, I assume you would have found another way to tell us."

"How could I be so shallow!" Li Luo retorted, heartbroken.

However, the others were indifferent to this.

Seeing this, Li Luo wanted to explain further, but on the high platform, Vice Dean Suxin walked out with a warm smile, and then her voice rang in everyone's ears: "Dear students, today we have witnessed the birth of a legend worthy of being inscribed in the history of the Astral Sage College."

"Three-Star Academy student Jiang Qing'e, challenged Seven-Star Pillar Zhong Taiqiu, and won!"

"In my capacity as Vice Dean of the academy, on behalf of all the academy's top leadership, I hereby announce that from today, Jiang Qing'e takes her place among the Seven-Star Pillars!"

When Vice Dean Suxin's voice fell, the boiling cheers on the plaza erupted once more, and the entire plaza trembled under the sound waves.

Amidst the attention of all, Jiang Qing'e in the arena retracted all the Resonance Power around her body, and the previously surging Resonance Power gradually returned to normal. However, facing Vice Dean Suxin's announcement, her eyes, as bright and charming as a golden lake, did not have much of a ripple.

Because she was not too surprised by this result.

Everything was within her expectations and control.

After years of suppression and brewing, this battle for the Seven-Star Pillar was merely a small interlude.

Jiang Qing'e turned her head, her exquisite and beautiful face like that of a goddess, her golden eyes piercing through the crowd around the plaza, reflecting the figure of the youth on the One-Star Academy stand. At this moment, the latter was also smiling at her and giving a thumbs-up.

Jiang Qing'e's red lips curled slightly, and at the same time, a whisper rose in her heart.

"Li Luo, I will definitely protect you well."

"Even if it means paying any price."