Chapter 1630: Chapter Seventy-Eight: High Profile

Soul Casting, determining the curriculum, the prime disciple of the Unparalleled Management Department took just over a month to clearly see the path he is to take in the future.

On the noon of the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, the tigers and leopards of Ningxiang Road followed Elder Du Ting out of Unparalleled Academy and, under the watchful eyes of the public, respectfully walked to the front of the Red Crystal Gate of Unparalleled Hall, turning around to face the academy.

Pushing a mountain of gold, toppling columns of jade, Feng Shixing kneeled on the ground, his hands clasped in a fist, loudly declaring: “The grace of the headmaster is as immense as being reborn; the virtue of the academy is higher than the heavens. From now on, should the headmaster have any need, be it to wade through boiling water or step through fire, I’d face death a thousand times without hesitation.”

As he spoke, his soul was mobilized to use Spiritual Power and project an aura that formed an entity 90% similar to himself, bowing in the same posture.

This surprised the people managing below the podium, and what shocked them was not that Feng Shixing had succeeded in Soul Casting, but the incredible manipulation of the tiger and leopard’s soul.

Laymen watch the fun; experts watch the techniques.

A pompous front paired with subpar skills could be said to be a characteristic of Wind Media’s undercover agents, so they naturally understood how astounding it is that within merely over a month, one could control their soul to perform such complex movements, showing Unparalleled Academy’s astonishing teaching capabilities.

And hidden among the crowd, Liu Xiao Jun was so excited that her calves were trembling.

Being able to stand out among many intelligence agents from Kunwu County, what Liu Xiao Jun relied on was her sharp capture and sensitivity to information details.

Perhaps other Wind Media agents would see Unparalleled Academy as simply strong in teaching abilities, but she saw something bigger and further off.

Longzhou would be turned upside down because of Unparalleled Academy, and there would be countless, frequent, and intense conflicts emerging.

Because of Unparalleled Academy, it gave the warriors who are not content to be inferior to others a new option; that is, instead of praying for the elusive Soul Casting arts, one only needs to accumulate enough tuition fees to enroll in the courses.

Although Unparalleled Academy has not yet published the amount of tuition fees, it is certain that these courses, which guarantee the casting of souls and even design the martial path, will definitely not be cheap.

Therefore, the conflicts that will arise in Longzhou due to the struggle for resources will exponentially increase, and they will continue to grow incessantly.

Because if there is another way out, no one would want to become a vassal to others, nor a submissive, obedient dog.

For a moment, Liu Xiao Jun felt as if the Red Crystal Hall before her eyes had changed color; the substance flowing within the crystals was not rosy clouds, but a marsh of blood.

Lost in a momentary trance, Feng Shixing had already stood up, strolled down from the platform, and walked towards the city’s outskirts.

Meanwhile, the crowd below watching the scene scattered, some ran to the platform to inquire and register, some dashed to the outskirts of the city, and still, others followed the Ningxiang Road tigers and leopards all the way out of the city.

And from the watchtower of the Red Crystal Hall, Tang Luo, who was yet to appear, quietly gazed at the high-profile departure of Feng Shixing.

The bowing and loud declaration just now on the platform in front of the hall would probably mean that the entire city knew that this person was about to leave Unparalleled City.

Creating such a huge commotion was naturally to show all forces wishing to test their mettle that he had completed his training; those who wish to probe could come as they please.

Considering that just a few days ago he reminded him that the Retractive Breath Technique is one of the most important skills for body cultivators, it seems that advice was said in vain.

“Though a bit reckless, at least he has some gratitude; it’s not in vain that the headmaster has cultivated him with great care.”

Du Ling stood beside Tang Luo, speaking with approval.

Unparalleled Academy needed to establish a reputation, and Feng Shixing’s performance was crucial. If he had left secretly and quietly, it would have been beneficial for his safe return, but it would be unhelpful for the reputation of Unparalleled Academy.

With Longzhou’s martial emphasis, if the first disciple of the Management Department was to be seen as a wily and evasive person, regardless of the reasons, it would greatly tarnish the image of Unparalleled Academy.

However, Feng Shixing’s high-profile choice, coupled with his calm and unhurried departure, won people’s admiration in terms of demeanor.

Just from Du Ting’s uncontrollable smile after he left the platform, it could be understood that the upcoming recruitment would no longer be fruitless; the prospects for the Management Department were looking exceptionally bright!

Without looking back, Tang Luo could imagine Du Ling’s expression and understood that this appreciation was only for how Feng Shixing’s choices benefited the academy, whereas the potential dangers and challenges he might face were obviously not within the consideration of the elders of the Du Family.

“Report to the headmaster!”

Du Wei timely entered the watchtower and reported in a deep voice: “Feng Shixing has already left the city, and at the same time, eleven experts from different factions in the Fierce Realm have checked out their rooms, it seems they are targeting Feng Shixing. In addition, dozens of Wind Media spies have also checked out of their rooms in the city.”

“Among those from the Fierce Realm, are there any experts at the level of Martial Ancestor?”

“Gong Huang City’s Chu Liang, Liaoliang City’s Ji Shi, Yuannan City’s Luo Ban, Wuping Town’s Chi Nanfu, and… from Yancang, the Nong Clan, Nong Changxi!”

“The Nong Family from Yancang is also getting involved?”

Tang Luo frowned and said: “They even sent an expert at the Martial Ancestor Level?”

Although it was his first entry into the Fierce Realm, with Feng Shixing’s boxing skills and the amplification of his soul, he should have no problem dealing with ordinary Martial Ancestors; this was enough to illustrate the teaching quality of Unparalleled Academy.

But who could have expected the Nong Family to be so impatient, to directly dispatch an expert at the Martial Ancestor Level? Such a person, not to mention gang fights, even in a one-on-one battle Feng Shixing would be no match.

Thinking this way, it seemed hopeless for Feng Shixing to return safely. It all depended on whether he could escape with his life.

“Please ask Elder Du Ling to take a trip, follow Feng Shixing using the Concealment Technique, and if the situation arises where he can’t withstand the enemy, please lend a hand to assist.”

“I will strictly follow the Academy Head’s command.”

…

Leaving the city, boarding the ship, returning home.

Feng Shixing, with his hands behind his back, stood boldly at the bow of the deck, followed by a servant whose face was flushed with excitement.

The Lingjiang River, which was usually surging violently, seemed to know the joyous occasion today; its majestic waves were exceptionally calm.

As they floated downstream, the eight-hundred li river journey was merely a matter of three to five days. The first half of the voyage went smoothly until the ship passed out of the bounds of Jiejiang City and abruptly came to a halt in the river as if it had hit a submerged rock.

Feng Shixing, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation inside the cabin, thought to himself “Here it comes,” and then walked out calmly.

The helmsman who was on the lookout on the bed had already fainted, and even the faithful family servant had collapsed beside him, their fate unknown.

“Since you’ve come for Feng, why bother these people?”

With an indifferent statement, Feng Shixing, who was on Ningxiang Road, rose into the air like a tiger or leopard, looked straight at the eleven strongmen surrounding him from mid-air, and greeted them with a cupped fist salute: “Ningxiang Road, Feng Shixing, has met all the seniors here.”

“Gong Huang City, Chu Liang.”

The sickly and yellow-faced old man gave Feng Shixing a perfunctory salute: “This time, I just wanted to see what is so exquisite about the Soul Casting at Unparalleled Academy. If I have offended Mr. Feng in any way, I hope for your understanding.”

“How would the venerable sir wish to see for yourself?”

“As martial artists, naturally we’d use what we’re best at.”

No sooner had the words been spoken, Chu Liang’s Spirit Art had already made a sudden strike at Feng Shixing’s face, causing the brows of the other ten onlookers to furrow slightly.

Regardless of reputation and just by cultivation alone, the sickly elder could at least rank in the top four.

Coming from their stature and making things difficult for Feng Shixing who had only just entered the Fierce Realm was already beneath them, and Chu Liang was even making a sneak attack while speaking, which would be a disgrace even if he won.

What was more important was that they came to test out their moves this time. If Feng Shixing’s head was really blown up by a single strike from Chu Liang, then aside from knowing that Unparalleled Academy could perform Soul Casting, they would end up with no other information.

They absolutely had to block this strike!

Everyone secretly harbored such anticipation in their hearts.