Chapter 881: All Are Mere Straw

As Lu Jin Guang's words of surrender were spoken, a huge uproar erupted within the hall, and countless gazes, filled with shock and awe, turned toward that peerless and exquisitely beautiful figure in the arena.

In fact, defeating an enemy across a realm gap was not uncommon throughout the Holy Light Ancient Academy, for the students here were the top geniuses from all regions of the Central Outer Shenzhou; judging by the intensity of this selection, it even surpassed the power of various Li Li Tianwang-level factions.

Moreover, as one of the founders of the Academy Alliance, the Holy Light Ancient Academy possessed extremely profound resources and foundations, so if these students were placed outside, almost every one of them would possess the ability to fight across realms, but... that was against outsiders; if the opponents were all geniuses within the academy, then crossing realms was not so easy.

And the Starfall Court, as the strongest foundation and bloodline of the Holy Light Ancient Academy, made achieving a cross-realm feat here even more difficult, after all, who wasn't a genius?

Precisely because of this, Jiang Jiang Qinge's victory this time caused so many sighs of amazement.

The complex gazes of the crowd meant that from now on, Jiang Jiang Qinge would ascend from the Lower Court to the Upper Court of the Starfall Court; this promotion speed could not be described as anything other than rapid.

On the high platforms in the four directions, genius students holding seats in the Upper Court were watching; their expressions also became slightly solemn at this moment. In the previous battle, they had clearly realized what terrifying talent and potential this Junior Sister Jiang possessed; one could imagine that in the future, the peace of the Upper Court might be broken by Jiang Jiang Qinge's appearance.

Because they could all see that with this Junior Sister Jiang's peerless talent, she probably would not be willing to stay in the ninety-sixth seat for too long.

In the arena, after saying "my thanks" to Lu Jin Guang, Jiang Jiang Qinge intended to turn and leave this noisy place.

However, at this moment, a figure leaped down from the high platform; the figure moved like teleportation, appearing before Jiang Jiang Qinge under the gaze of all.

It was Wei Zhonglou, who had been speaking with Lu Jin Guang earlier.

His hair, like red fire, was extremely conspicuous; his body stood tall like a spear, revealing a hint of domineering aura, which caused many junior sisters in the hall to have their hearts pound.

After all, as a top genius in the top ten seats of the Upper Court, Wei Zhonglou's reputation within this ancient academy was also of the top tier.

"Junior Sister Jiang, congratulations on ascending to the Upper Court." Wei Zhonglou clasped his fists toward Jiang Jiang Qinge, smiling and offering his congratulations.

Jiang Jiang Qinge glanced at him and said indifferently, "Senior Brother Wei, is there something you need?"

Wei Zhonglou nodded and laughed cheerfully, "Since Junior Sister Jiang has ascended to the Upper Court, you will just make it in time for the subsequent trial in the 'Desolate Spirit Plains'. If Junior Sister Jiang does not mind, you could form a team with me. I am considered an elder within the court; I have no other advantages, but because I have participated many times, my experience is richer. Companions who teamed up with me in the past all gained significant opportunities."

He was direct, not hiding or covering up, but expressing his own thoughts openly before everyone.

Moreover, anyone could see that Wei Zhonglou had feelings for Jiang Jiang Qinge and was using this to get close, yet they had to admit that Wei Zhonglou's reason was very perfect, making it difficult to refuse.

Many male students in the hall, gazing at Jiang Jiang Qinge's exquisite jade face, beautiful as the autumn moon, all felt a surge of sourness in their hearts; a most beautiful flower had just arrived at this academy and was immediately coveted by these "old things."

However, though their hearts were sour, they did not dare to show any dissatisfaction, after all, Wei Zhonglou's might was truly placed right there.

Under those countless gazes, Jiang Jiang Qinge's face remained quite calm, showing no sign of being moved by Wei Zhonglou's proposal; she shook her head and said, "Thank you for Senior Brother Wei's kindness, but I still prefer to act alone."

Rejected by Jiang Jiang Qinge, Wei Zhonglou's expression did not change; he still wore a gentle smile. He did not pester her but said, "It's fine. If Junior Sister Jiang needs help later, just come find me. Although I dare not say I am the first person in the academy, anything I can do to help, I will do my utmost."

At the same time, he said earnestly, "Junior Sister Jiang has not yet broken through to the Da Tian Xiang Jing. If you need someone to spar and practice with later, you can also find me anytime. Only by verifying with each other can we better improve our strength."

The grace and frankness he displayed caused many female students nearby to feel pity; they felt that this Jiang Jiang Qinge was truly too arrogant. Senior Brother Wei had already lowered himself so much, yet she still would not soften her stance.

This feeling was as if the things they cherished were worthless in Jiang Jiang Qinge's eyes.

Some male students sighed secretly; this Wei Zhonglou truly had extremely high methods. With his own conditions plus these tactics, they felt that perhaps this Junior Sister Jiang, who had just been promoted to the Upper Court, would not be able to withstand his fierce offensive for too long.

While many students were thinking these things, Jiang Jiang Qinge's eyes also moved; she looked at the Wei Zhonglou before her. The latter, from every aspect, could be considered a top genius among the younger generation; this bearing even surpassed Gong Gong Shenjun, perhaps due to the difference in the levels the two sides had contacted.

But unfortunately, this could not stir even the slightest ripple in her heart.

She came to the Holy Light Ancient Academy to cultivate; she only wanted to step into the Marquis Realm as quickly as possible, and then go find Li Luo, so she did not want to be disturbed by these boring matters.

Seeing Jiang Jiang Qinge's pair of golden eyes, filled with endless mystery, look at him, a hint of joy rose in Wei Zhonglou's heart; after spending so much effort, he had finally gained a bit of attention from this beauty before him.

"Senior Brother Wei." Jiang Jiang Qinge's calm voice came through.

Wei Zhonglou smiled and said, "If Junior Sister Jiang has anything, just order me."

"I have a fiancé."

Then, he heard Jiang Jiang Qinge's quiet voice enter his ears, and the smile on his face instantly froze.

The surrounding clamor, which had originally been present, also stopped abruptly at this moment; pairs of eyes widened, looking at Jiang Jiang Qinge in shock.

They did not expect that Jiang Jiang Qinge would say such explosive words.

The frozen expression on Wei Zhonglou's face lasted for several seconds, then he suppressed it with his powerful mental state and smiled, "Is this a reason Junior Sister Jiang made up so I wouldn't disturb you? If that is the case, I am truly sorry."

Jiang Jiang Qinge slowly shook her head; that calm and serious gaze made Wei Zhonglou's smile dissipate again.

Finally, after a moment of silence, he said, "Junior Sister Jiang, whether what you say is true or false, I will not give up."

"And... I remember, Junior Sister Jiang is from the Outer Shenzhou, right? So to speak, your so-called fiancé is also from the Outer Shenzhou?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge said, "That is correct; we both come from the Outer Shenzhou."

"But those boring words need not be said further. In my eyes, the men of the world compared to him..."

Jiang Jiang Qinge paused; she looked at the many faces in the hall. Those who could come here were all considered figures like geniuses; up there on the high places, even some geniuses famous throughout the Inner Shenzhou were watching.

Yet she still calmly and composedly finished her words.

"They are all mere straw."

Afterwards, she no longer looked at the twitching face of the Wei Zhonglou before her or the clamor spreading like a tide in all directions; she stepped forward, brushed past Wei Zhonglou, and left the hall.

When walking out of the hall, she could hear the sound waves behind her growing louder and louder, showing how much of an impact her previous words had caused on the many geniuses inside.

This made the corners of her red lips rise slightly.

Li Luo, this wave of hate should have been drawn quite high for you; if you don't want to be beaten up by the geniuses of the Holy Light Ancient Academy in the future, then you truly must cultivate hard in that Li Li Tianwang lineage.

However, even if you really can't make it then... I am still here.