Long Chen's slap was clean and decisive, like an antelope hanging from its horns, leaving no trace. His speed didn't seem fast, but it struck out naturally and smoothly, with a clear movement.
Yet with just that slap, the late-stage Vice Dean of the Realm King couldn't dodge it. Long Chen slapped him hard across the face, causing him to tumble and send him flying backward.
Everyone gasped in surprise. The people behind him quickly grabbed him, leaving everyone stunned.
"The familiar formula, the familiar taste—the boss is the boss, and this move is just as cool as it was back then." Long Chen slapped the vice dean across the face, and Guo Ran was the first to cheer, his face full of pride.
That slap made Guo Ran feel as if he were about to die of thirst, drinking a big mouthful of ice water. All the humiliation he'd endured was released in an instant. If he had the chance, he'd want to kick this old guy a few times.
Because this old guy was no good. He was in cahoots with the other three heroes, often using his power to suppress Guo Ran, making him angry but afraid to speak out.
It could be said that throughout the entire Tianlong Divine Armor Academy, Guo Ran hated this old guy with a face full of distortion.
He had fantasized countless times of being like Long Chen, slapping his sour face to pieces. Now, Long Chen had fulfilled his dream.
The vice dean was slapped; no one could believe their eyes. At that moment, the space seemed to freeze, and the entire room fell silent.
"You little beast... The
deputy director was slapped so hard that blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. After being steadied, he was both shocked and furious. In his entire life, no one had ever dared to treat him like this.
"Smack"
As he cursed, a large hand, accompanied by a howling gust, slapped his face again—this time on the other side.
With a loud explosion, the shockwaves churned, and the immense force sent him flying along with the elders behind him, flying far away like a rolling gourd, each spurting blood wildly.
The experts of the Tianlong Divine Armor Academy are not particularly strong themselves; compared to those of the same rank, they can at most match half the strength of outsiders, or even less.
Their strength comes from their battle armor. Without armor, late-stage Realm Kings are only weaker than mid-stage Realm King cultivators outside.
If Long Chen hadn't shown mercy, that slap would have caused the vice dean to die instantly.
"Kill them for me... The
vice dean's face collapsed, his entire head skulled. Long Chen's slap nearly shattered his head. In shock and anger, he roared and summoned his battle armor.
The other elders also donned their battle armor. As they donned their armor, their auras suddenly surged several times over, brimming with murderous intent.
Xie Qianqian was stunned. She hadn't expected Long Chen to be so domineering and domineering, even daring to hit the vice dean. Now, seeing the vice dean charging at her with murderous intent, she didn't know what to do.
Logically, as a disciple of the academy, she should be on the academy's side, but she simply couldn't stand against Long Chen, and for a moment, she was stunned.
"If you want to die, just come and come." Long Chen snorted coldly, his large hand slowly reaching for the Minghong Blade behind him, his fierce killing intent slowly rising.
He had come to save someone, originally intending to save Xie Qianqian. Now, after meeting Guo Ran and learning that Guo Ran had suffered humiliation here, Long Chen's anger surged.
He knows Guo Ran's personality very well. He is a typical goofball. Although he likes to show off, he is definitely not annoying. On the contrary, he is very easy to get along with.
From the moment Guo Ran burst into tears just now, Long Chen knew that Guo Ran had suffered a lot of grievances here.
Moreover, seeing these people being unreasonable, facing death and still thinking about internal strife, Long Chen's anger became hard to contain. He wanted to vent his anger on Guo Ran. If they didn't know their place, Long Chen would not hesitate to send them off.
Faced with Long Chen's cold shout, the deputy dean ignored him and charged straight at him. At that moment, Long Chen's Minghong Blade was instantly gripped tightly.
"Stop!"
Just then, a voice rang out. It wasn't loud but very gentle. But upon hearing it, everyone except Long Chen was stunned. The vice dean and the others immediately stopped their actions.
"Yes, the Dean."
Guo Ran hurriedly whispered to Long Chen. He still held great respect for this dean.
The void trembled slightly as an elderly man in white, with an immortal aura, appeared before everyone. As soon as he appeared, everyone hurriedly saluted:
"Greetings, Dean."
The old man had a kind face and a gentle smile, seeming like someone who never got angry, giving off a very pleasant vibe.
The old man signaled everyone not to be formal, then looked at Long Chen and said,
"May I ask, are you the dean of Lingxiao Academy?"
As soon as the old man spoke, everyone, including Guo Ran, was shocked. Although he didn't know much about Lingxiao Academy, as the oldest academy in the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, everyone had heard of it.
"I'm ashamed. I'm only the head of the Seventh Branch of Lingxiao Academy. I don't deserve such a title." Long Chen cupped his fists slightly.
"Even the branch dean holds a prestigious status, far beyond what our Tianlong Divine Armor Academy can compare to. I am Xue Yifan. I appreciate your respects. I apologize for any offense I have offended before." The old man introduced his name and greeted Long Chen with a formal greeting, which was a courtesy of an equal to his peers.
Long Chen was taken aback. He hadn't expected the dean to be so kind and gentle, without any airs, yet his disciples were so arrogant and overbearing, which was puzzling.
Long Chen returned the bow and said, "Dean, you're too kind. I heard that the Moluo Star Domain is in crisis, and remembering that an old friend is there, I came to help... Xie
Qianqian only then realized that Long Chen had come to save her. She had never known Guo Ran was here before, and couldn't help but feel moved.
Long Chen continued, "I didn't expect that one of my brothers was also here, so I shamelessly came to visit."
Unexpectedly, the Tianlong Divine Armor Academy was so powerful, with powerful enemies pressing in from outside, yet not the least bit nervous; inland, the struggle was lively.
My worries are unnecessary. With such a strong fighting spirit among humans, what is the small Moluo clan worth mentioning?
So, I hope to take my brothers and friends away. After all, you're so strong, you probably don't lack these few people, right? Anyone
who wasn't a fool could hear the sarcasm in Long Chen's mouth. The outside world was already like this, and you guys still had the nerve to fight among themselves?
"You killed our people, so why should you let go? A declining academy has long since become a third-rate force. What are you so arrogant about? Today, you can't take anyone with you, and you have to stay too. An elderly man shouted angrily.
"Old bastard, shut up! Who do you think you are, and you have the right to talk to my boss? I've put up with you for a long time. If you keep whining, I'll chop you to death right now. Long Chen said nothing, and Guo Ran arrogantly pointed at the old man and cursed.
"You ...," the old man was furious.
"Enough, this matter ends here. Dean Long Chen, if you don't mind,How about coming to the academy for a visit? Xue Yifan looked at Long Chen and extended an invitation.
"Is it really necessary?" Long Chen couldn't help but ask.
"Of course there is." Xue Yifan smiled, his smile filled with an incomprehensible wisdom that made people feel unfathomable. Even Long Chen was curious.
"Then sorry to trouble you."
In the end, Long Chen didn't refuse. He also wanted to see what the old dean was up to, so he joined Guo Ran and the others to enter the Tianlong Divine Armor Academy.