The
Azure Kingdom Royal Academy
was buzzing with excitement.
The air was thick with
anticipation and ambition
, and disciples gathered in large groups,
whispering among themselves
.
Today was
not an ordinary day.
Today, something
big
was about to be announced.
And at the center of it all, standing at the
Grand Assembly Hall
, was the
Academy Headmaster.
His
deep blue robes
shimmered under the sunlight, and his
presence alone
was enough to make the entire courtyard fall
silent.
Then—
"The Azure Kingdom Royal Academy Tournament… begins in one month!"
The crowd
erupted
.
The
Academy Tournament
was the
biggest event of the year.
It determined
ranking, prestige, and future opportunities.
More importantly—
it was the only way to earn the right to challenge the Core Court.
For disciples, this was
more than just a competition.
It was
a battle for power.
And now,
everyone
wanted one thing—
"To win at any cost."
🔹
The Outer Court Disciples
"This is our chance to rise!"
"If we win, we can enter the Inner Court!"
🔹
The Inner Court Disciples
"Tch, the weaklings don’t stand a chance."
"This is where the real battles happen."
🔹
The Hidden Factions
"This will be the perfect time to eliminate Xiao Li."
"He won’t make it past the first round."
🔹
Xiao Li
"...Interesting."
As Xiao Li turned to leave, a
figure suddenly blocked his path.
It was
a young man dressed in luxurious golden robes
, his
eyes filled with arrogance.
"Xiao Li, correct?"
Xiao Li’s gaze
remained calm
.
"And you are?"
The youth smirked.
"Liu Tian. Number one disciple of the Inner Court."
Murmurs spread through the crowd.
"That’s Liu Tian! He’s an elite genius!"
"He’s already at Qi Refining Stage 9!"
"Why is he talking to Xiao Li?"
Liu Tian crossed his arms.
"I’ve heard a lot about you."
"Breaking the Spirit Measuring Tablet. Defeating the Black Fang Bandits. Quite impressive."
His
lips curled into a smirk.
"But I don’t believe the rumors."
Xiao Li’s expression didn’t change.
"So?"
Liu Tian took a step closer.
"So, I’m giving you a warning."
"Don’t bother entering the tournament."
Xiao Li finally
laughed.
"Oh? And why is that?"
Liu Tian’s
smirk widened.
"Because if you do…"
His
eyes gleamed with cold killing intent.
"You won’t leave the stage alive."
The crowd
fell silent.
Xiao Li simply
grinned.
"I appreciate the concern."
Then, his
smile turned colder.
"But what makes you think I’m the one who will die?"
Liu Tian’s
expression twitched slightly
, but he quickly covered it with a smirk.
"We’ll see."
With that, he turned and walked away.
The crowd
whispered in shock.
"Xiao Li just stood up to Liu Tian!"
"This tournament is going to be insane!"
Xiao Li
watched Liu Tian leave, then turned away.
"Let them come."
"The more enemies, the more stepping stones I have."
And with that, he
vanished into the mist.