Chapter 75: 75. Chapter 75: Life-and-death battle? Sheer nonsense!

75. Chapter 75: Life-and-death battle? Sheer nonsense!

Everyone was paying attention to Yu Xiaogang, but no one noticed the black python.

Although the black python appeared to be at death's door, it actually still had strength; its weak appearance was all an act.

Seeing no one paying attention, Dai Xiyu again issued a command with his skull, and the black python instantly sprang to life, turning and darting into the forest.

Everyone jumped, thinking they would be attacked by the black python again, but it merely fled.

Tang San had already treated Yu Xiaogang's wound; at this moment his expression turned icy, and he flung several hidden weapons.

However, the black python's nine hundred years of cultivation were not for show; those hidden weapons posed no threat as it sped by, unless they struck its vital spot or eyes.

Accompanied by the clinking of metal striking metal, the hidden weapons were all bounced off by the black python's hard scales, producing no effect.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the black python had already concealed itself in the forest and vanished completely.

Tang San was furious but could do nothing; he could only watch helplessly as the black python escaped.

With nowhere to vent his anger, he turned and saw Dai Xiyu standing at the rear all along.

Nameless fury surged into his mind; Tang San said coldly, "Xiyu, we were all repelling the black python—why didn't you act just now?"

Dai Xiyu furrowed his brows and said, "I haven't obtained a soul ring—how am I supposed to act?"

Tang San snapped, "You can even defeat Xiao Wu—your strength already surpasses a one-ring soul master, yet you hide in the back watching the show!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Because, among those watching the show, Xiao Wu was one of them.

The last time they encountered a three-eyed tiger, Yu Xiaogang slaughtered soul beasts wantonly, so Xiao Wu was very dissatisfied with Yu Xiaogang.

Precisely for that reason, when the black python attacked Yu Xiaogang just now, Xiao Wu did not act.

Now, Tang San blamed Dai Xiyu, and in passing also lumped Xiao Wu into the blame.

Tang San also realized this, felt a bit embarrassed, and quickly added:

"Xiao Wu stays back to protect the students without soul rings, while you, Dai Xiyu, clearly have the strength yet stand aside watching the show, causing the teacher to get hurt!"

The surrounding students had varied expressions; most looked at Tang San with strange eyes.

If Xiyu is said to be stronger than Xiao Wu, then Xiao Wu can protect the rear students without soul rings—why can't Xiyu do the same?

Logically, Xiao Wu, who possesses a soul ring, ought to be in front, while those without soul rings stay behind.

In that case, Xiao Wu joins the battle, and the mighty Xiyu protects the other two students lacking soul rings—wouldn't that be more reasonable?

Tang San blamed Dai Xiyu, tried to pin a black pot on him, and moreover desperately wanted to clear Xiao Wu, who obviously bore responsibility; this double standard is why everyone's expressions are odd.

If we go by Dai Xiyu's words, Tang San is obviously a sycophant.

So deliberate, it didn't help Xiao Wu escape blame but instead made her the target of everyone.

That's because, during this time, Xiao Wu has made a name for herself in the academy, so no one blames her.

Otherwise, Tang San's behavior is simply inviting trouble for Xiao Wu.

As for Tang San's disgraceful conduct, Xiao Wu also couldn't help feeling disgusted.

She never expected Tang San to be such a person—after putting on a front for a year, his true colors showed in just a few days.

At this moment, Tang San also realized he was digging himself deeper, and couldn't help feeling flustered and exasperated.

He pointed his right hand at Dai Xiyu and said, "Dai Xiyu, you've been harming the teacher—I demand a duel with you!"

While Tang San was flustered and exasperated, Dai Xiyu once again received Tang San's qi luck.

【Harvest from Tang San's qi luck +1,000,000】

With one million qi luck in hand, all that's needed is another million to level up.

At this moment, Dai Xiyu couldn't help but look toward the top of Tang San's head.

【191098992】

In three days, Tang San has already been drained of nine million qi luck.

Not bad—much stronger than when Dai Mubai was in that state.

At this point, Dai Xiyu's homeroom teacher could no longer stand it and stepped forward, saying:

"Tang San, don't keep losing your temper like this. We're all upset that the master was injured, but this isn't grounds for you to settle personal grudges."

Tang San's eagerness to smear Dai Xiyu is nothing but an excuse to settle personal scores under the guise of public duty.

Now that his intentions have been exposed, he grew even angrier and said:

"Teacher Hu, I respect you as a good teacher, so I don't want to argue with you. But if you keep favoring Xiyu and ignoring my teacher, then I cannot tolerate it any longer!"

This remark directly made Teacher Hu laugh in anger; Tang San now behaves like a rabid dog, caring nothing for anything in his quest to vilify Xiyu.

Dai Xiyu looked at Tang San as if he were a clown and said calmly:

"Since you're being so unreasonable, I can agree to a duel with you."

Tang San stared at Dai Xiyu, his eyes filled with killing intent and hatred.

His hatred for Dai Xiyu runs deep—even flaying him and pulling out his tendons wouldn't ease it.

"Since it's a duel, I'll tell you upfront: life or death, no holds barred!"

Upon hearing Tang San say that, Dai Xiyu's expression remained indifferent, without any fluctuation.

Even if qi luck breaks through the heavens, it can only preserve the host's life; it cannot prevent injury.

If Tang San himself proposes a life-and-death fight, then today there's no hope of escaping unscathed.

Dai Xiyu said lightly, "Fine—life or death."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Dai Xiyu furrowed his brows.

Because he had just noticed that the natural plunder prompt in the upper left of his vision had refreshed, showing one more.

【Harvest from Tang San's qi luck +2】

【Harvest from Xiao Wu's qi luck +100】

【Harvest comes from Tang Hao's fortune +1】

……

From the moment the academy opened, Tang Hao's refreshed fortune never ceased.

Only after the team left the academy did Tang Hao's fortune cease to refresh.

These past two days, Dai Xiyu had thought that Tang Hao hadn't come along.

But he hadn't expected that, as soon as he agreed to Tang San's life-and-death battle, Tang Hao appeared nearby.

After scanning the surroundings, Dai Xiyu activated his Writing Wheel Eye, yet still saw nothing unusual.

The vegetation in the forest was dense; even though Dai Xiyu's strength had reached level 80, it was difficult to observe a Title Spirit Master within a hundred meters.

Since he couldn't see it, Dai Xiyu stopped thinking about it.

Even if it were a Title Spirit Master, as long as it wasn't an agility attack type, it would be difficult to launch a sneak attack without escaping one's perception.

As long as one is forewarned, with level 80 soul power, one can completely escape.

Moreover, merely causing injury, the fortune will not backlash; there's nothing to worry about.

While Dai Xiyu was vigilant of his surroundings, the watching students all involuntarily swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

Heavenly Battle is not like Star Net; it lacks that martial fervor, and the children's hearts remain traditionally conservative.

Arguing and immediately fighting to the death—such a situation hardly exists in Heavenly Battle.

If it were Star Net, the spectators would probably have already gotten excited.

Yu Xiaogang, sitting on the ground, watched coldly and never spoke up to stop it. (End of chapter)