Since Tianfeng Academy was bound to tear off the pretense sooner or later, Chen Feng had never been one to stand on ceremony. That thing looked so mysterious; it was better to snatch it away and let the Great Elder study it, perhaps enabling mass production.

If mass production could be combined with the Sweeping the Horizon Legion and the Dragon Domain, then he would truly be invincible, capable of defeating even the Golden Profound Tiger without hesitation! It was precisely for this consideration that Chen Feng agreed to the other party's invitation to view the formation.

"Where do you think you're going!" Timothy and the others felt deeply humiliated. To have the Eight Immortals Formation snatched away right under their noses was a disgrace they could not endure.

"How dare you steal things at our Tianfeng Academy! Today, regardless of your Dragon Clan's influence, we will tear you limb from limb!" Timothy roared through gritted teeth.

"Tearing me limb from limb is impossible, but it is true that Tianfeng Academy will completely vanish from the continent today!" Chen Feng sneered, his speed undiminished. He arrived before the enormous statue representing the academy's dignity, brought his palm down in a chopping motion, and an air current, like a sharp sword, cleaved straight down.

"Boom!" With a deafening crash, the grand statue, which symbolized nobility and seriousness since the academy's founding, collapsed heavily, smashing into countless fragments on the ground. "Ah..." Timothy and the others were driven nearly mad, lunging forward like rabid wolves with a mournful cry.

However, their speed was no match for Chen Feng's; before they could reach him, he was already flying further away! "Hmph, is this the face of Tianfeng Academy?" Chen Feng looked at the four dazzling golden figures in the sunlight and coldly snorted.

He spun around and kicked the plaque above the gate. "Bang!" Stones scattered.

The plaque of Tianfeng Academy, crafted from special luminous crystals that shone even at night, shattered into countless pieces. They fell from the sky.

"That person..." "He is challenging the entire academy..." The academy's disciples were all driven wild. They had never witnessed such audacious behavior—destroying the main gate's statue.

This was the ultimate insult. Either action alone warranted unending hatred, yet the youth in the sky had done both!

"Why haven't the hidden powerhouses of the academy killed him?" "It's over... Is Tianfeng Academy truly finished?" Many disciples looked ashen-faced.

Half a month ago, a youth had forced his way into the academy and severely injured all the teachers and students. Now, another youth had come and smashed the main gate and the statue.

Even these determined disciples began to waver. Warren and the others walked out of their rooms, staring at the collapsed statue with mouths agape, unable to close them...

After kicking the plaque to pieces, Chen Feng charged across the main gate's pillars. Crack...

crack... Several sharp sounds echoed as the cracks on the pillars grew wider, and the gate suddenly buckled inward, collapsing completely...

"You... If you dare destroy another piece of academy property, we will tear you limb from limb!" Timothy roared loudly, quickly following behind.

Chen Feng's speed was several times faster than lightning, let alone Timothy and the others, who were not skilled in speed. "Is that so?

Then I'll give it a try!" Chen Feng ignored his threats, accelerating further, crashing into one building after another inside the academy. He possessed a Divine-grade physical body, so he feared no hardness in front of him.

Boom! Boom!

Boom! The academy's library collapsed, the courtyard's laboratory collapsed, the teaching block collapsed...

"I loathe schools and I loathe education; it was the same in my past life, and it remains so now. Besides, you provoked me..." Chen Feng sneered, a hint of excitement in his voice.

The teachers of Tianfeng Academy who had chased Chen Feng relentlessly across the land, forcing him to hide underground for fifteen years, certainly never imagined they would provoke such a calamitous star—completely unreasonable, recklessly charging everywhere, caring nothing for property damage. Tianfeng Academy's millennia of heritage crumbled like rotten wood under Chen Feng's rampage, slowly disappearing into the dust of history forever.

………………………………………………………………………… Seeing that the academy was sufficiently ruined, Chen Feng slowly stopped and proceeded to the largest training ground. He leaped onto a dueling platform and quietly awaited the arrival of Timothy and the others.

Ling Feng and Little Tiger had also heard the commotion long ago and flew over to stand beside him. At this moment, fury blazed in the eyes of Timothy and his group as they surrounded Chen Feng and his companions.

"Those two also seem to be late-stage Saint Realm! If the three of them join forces, we really won't have an easy time.

Even if we manage to win by chance, the losses will be catastrophic!" An elder whispered via sound transmission to Timothy while observing Ling Feng and Little Tiger. "Mm!" Timothy glanced at them, took a deep breath, and then addressed Little Tiger and Ling Feng: "Sirs, this is a matter between our Tianfeng Academy and Chen Feng.

We hope you two will refrain from interfering!" Although they couldn't confirm Chen Feng's cultivation level now, based on his speed just now, none of the seven of them could match him individually. Since a fair fight was impossible, they could only resort to a group attack, and to do that, they first needed to use words to push Little Tiger and Ling Feng away.

"Heh heh, old man, this is my Boss. Do you really think I won't interfere?

What an idiot!" Little Tiger shouted. Timothy clenched his fists and silently cursed: After dealing with Chen Feng, I'll take care of you.

Let you be arrogant for a while longer! He suppressed his rage, trying to keep his voice steady: "You must have seen how this academy has been destroyed by him.

We must demand justice. Even if your cultivation is superior, please do not wade into this murky water.

Although Tianfeng Academy is in a sorry state now, we are certainly not someone who can be bullied at will!" This statement already carried a veiled threat. The three found it somewhat amusing; the academy was on the brink of collapse, yet these people were still boasting.

No wonder they were beaten into a pulp by one youth. Chen Feng shook his head and said, "Ling Feng, Little Tiger, you two step out first.

I don't even take these few people seriously!" "Alright!" Ling Feng knew Chen Feng's strength and didn't waste words. She tapped the ground lightly with her foot and flew outside the range of the dueling platform.

Little Tiger's large eyes darted around, and he immediately plastered a smile on his face: "Boss, you had a lot of fun just now. Little Tiger wants to go play too..." With a roar, he darted out, immediately followed by sounds of further destruction from not far away—it seemed Little Tiger was pushing down the remaining structures that hadn't been destroyed yet...

Timothy and the others felt their mouths twitching upon hearing the noise, the veins on their foreheads throbbing, yet they forcibly held themselves in place. Their biggest enemy now was Chen Feng; he started this, and the one called Little Tiger listened to him.

Capturing or killing Little Tiger would end the immediate issue! Suppressing the urge to explode, Timothy said menacingly: "Today, you must die!

No matter how high your talent, we don't believe you can withstand the siege of all seven of us!" "I won't run at all!" Chen Feng smirked coldly: "Because... you are too weak!" (If everyone cannot picture this cold smile, please look at the book cover for a very cool cold smile...

Iori Yagami: Always imitated, never surpassed...) Hearing this, Timothy and the others burst into angry laughter: "Good, good! Today, we will let you witness the true strength of Tianfeng Academy!" He then shouted to the others: "Form the Seven Star Formation!" Tianfeng Academy had a long history and possessed many combined attack formations.

The Seven Star Formation was far inferior to the Eight Immortals Formation, but its sole advantage was that it didn't require a formation diagram, making it more flexible! Timothy and the others using this formation right from the start clearly indicated they were resolved to kill.

"Yes!" The others shouted in unison and moved swiftly, instantly taking up their respective positions. Their practiced movements showed they had drilled this formation many times.

"Move!" Timothy roared after everyone was in position. His muscles swelled, and his right arm suddenly grew several times thicker, forming a swirling aura in his palm.

"Seven Star Formation—Overlap!" The remaining six people simultaneously shouted, and a beam of blue light shot from each person's fist, instantly converging into a single blue line that threaded the seven individuals together. Waves of energy rushed towards Timothy like an overwhelming tide.

"They are actually stacking the strength of all seven people! Truly formidable!" Chen Feng exclaimed in admiration.

The blue light grew thicker, and Timothy roared again. A massive palm suddenly appeared on his right arm, this palm was seventy to eighty meters long and forty meters wide.

"Die!" Timothy roared, swinging his right arm violently towards Chen Feng! The gigantic palm seemed almost substantial as it slapped down toward Chen Feng, causing the very sky around it to tear open with pitch-black spatial rifts under the force of the blow.

The power of this single palm strike was equivalent to Chen Feng using the full strength of the Yashiniki! Seeing such might, Chen Feng dared not be careless.

He gasped, and a shock rippled through his heart. The Seven Star Formation was definitely far inferior to the Eight Immortals Formation, but even this low-grade Seven Star Formation possessed such immense power; how strong must the Eight Immortals Formation be?

However, this was clearly not the time to ponder such things. Chen Feng did not retreat from the giant hand.

He closed his eyes slightly, then thrust both hands forward simultaneously, forming a massive orb of energy between his arms! ...Kyo's Heaven and Earth Overlord Fist!

Kyo's move was comparable in power to Orochi. When Chen Feng used it with Dark Power, its might was even greater.

The enormous energy orb shot out like lightning to collide with the palm striking toward him! Boom...

A world-shaking tremor erupted. Powerful shockwaves surged backward from the point of impact, forming a colossal, pure white mushroom cloud.

Had the seven masters and Chen Feng not maintained the force to prevent it from spreading, the entire Tianfeng Academy might have been obliterated. Even so, the violent sound instantly knocked unconscious everyone in Tianfeng City below the Third-level Fighter cultivation.

Thud! Thud!

Thud! Thud!

Chen Feng retreated four steps, exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, his eyes filled with a flicker of excitement. In reality, even if this strike had landed directly on him, Chen Feng would have been completely fine.

The durability of his Divine-grade physique could absolutely not be broken by a simple superposition of Saint Realm powers! However, Chen Feng chose to contend using the power within his body.

Although Dark Power was immense, he could currently only unleash about 70% of its strength, not reaching its peak. Therefore, in the first clash, he actually suffered a slight disadvantage.

"That's all you have!" Seeing Chen Feng suffer a minor setback, Timothy laughed loudly, assuming that was all he could manage. Initially, he had been worried about whether this strike would be effective given Chen Feng's speed, but now it seemed they had overestimated the youth before them.

"Is that so? I suggest you try again!" Chen Feng smiled and said.

"You're courting death!" Timothy coldly snorted. He rotated his arms around his shoulders twice, clenched both fists, closed his eyes, and roared: "Seven Star Formation—Shine!" Following his shout, a white light erupted from the hands of the other six people, illuminating the entire dueling platform like the sun.

The Seven Star Formation only had four modes: Overlap, Shine, Charge, and Block. "Overlap" was the technique of superimposing everyone's power and unleashing it directly; it required no great skill—pure brute force.

"Shine" utilized the various powers within the seven individuals to form a dazzling sun, momentarily blinding the opponent. It was an auxiliary attack, usually followed by "Overlap" or "Charge"!

"Charge" involved a direct collision, releasing the full body power of the seven simultaneously. The formation leader would direct all this power onto a single person, who would complete the collision in a short period, crushing the opponent to death!

This move was insidious and tyrannical; even if the opponent noticed, it was hard to evade, as the attack involved a living person. It was a move only used in desperation because using it once meant sacrificing one teammate—it was a self-destructive maneuver!

"Block" was a defensive move. The seven coordinated to form an elliptical defensive perimeter to prevent the opponent from relentlessly attacking.

This defense was extremely sturdy. For example, if ordinary Fighters cooperated well, they could form a defense that even a Martial Master couldn't break.

This showed how abnormal it was; if these seven formed such a defense, even peak Saint Realm experts would be powerless. However, nothing is absolute.

This defense consumed immense energy, so it was rarely used unless in a life-or-death crisis. By using "Shine" now, Timothy had already made up his mind to eliminate Chen Feng, leaving no retreat.

Peng! A ray of white light shot out from the group, the brilliance like myriad arrows, illuminating thousands of miles around them clearly.

Centered on the Seven Star Formation, anything within one meter—even with eyes closed—would suffer temporary blindness from this sudden flash. Chen Feng bore the brunt of the attack, suffering the greatest harm.

He felt a sharp pain in his eyes, and everything in front of him went completely black. Just then, a loud roar sounded in his ears: "Seven Star Formation—Overlap!" Immediately following, a gigantic palm slapped down toward him!

The power was double that of before! Timothy and the others had used "Shine" to blind Chen Feng in an instant and launch a surprise attack!

"Hoo..." Feeling the giant palm striking from a distance, Chen Feng closed his eyes, a smile spreading across his face: "Using maximum power? This attack method is quite good, but...

it's not very useful against me!" As he spoke, he clenched his fists violently, and his muscles instantly swelled, doubling in size! In this moment of crisis, he mobilized the power of his Divine-grade physical body!

………………………………………………………………………… "Wu, what do you think?" In a secluded stone cave within a valley behind Tianfeng Academy's back mountain, a crystal ball was broadcasting the battle between Chen Feng and Timothy's group. A white-robed youth stood before the crystal ball, smiling as he asked the burly man in black behind him.

"This Chen Feng is nothing much. He couldn't even withstand fifty percent of the Seven Star Formation—Overlap's* power.

I think Young Master doesn't need to pay attention to him; I could handle him myself!" the one called Wu declared loudly. The white-robed youth shook his head, somewhat dissatisfied: "You are mistaken.

To win the Five Elements Grand Competition, I don't believe he has only this much strength! Don't underestimate anyone; his trump cards may extend far beyond this." "Trump cards?

Young Master, aren't you exaggerating? He's just a youth; how many trump cards can he have?" Wu sounded unconvinced.

The white-robed youth shook his head: "To underestimate an enemy is to underestimate oneself. If you think he's no match for you, then you handle the next steps!" "Young Master, rest assured, I will definitely deliver a perfect result for you!

Capture this boy!" Wu proclaimed loudly. "Heh heh, coming over is too boring.

Since he is my destined rival, I will deal with him personally. However, before I deal with him, wouldn't it be incredibly dull if I killed him with one punch before activating his full potential?" The white-robed youth sneered, a self-assured glint in his handsome eyes.

He believed he was the strongest, so he wasn't afraid of the opponent's strength! This behavior was very similar to Iori Yagami in King of Fighters '96, who massacred the Kusanagi village to motivate Kyo's fighting spirit through bloodshed!

To behave this way required either extreme confidence or extreme narcissism! "Understood!" Wu replied.

"But what if his strength is too poor, and I accidentally kill him?" "If he dies because his strength is too weak, it can't be helped. If he's dead, he's dead!" the white-robed youth stated calmly.

"Yes, Young Master. I will now proceed with the second part of the plan!" Wu said.

"Mm, go! I heard that the more insane Chen Feng becomes, the greater his potential, and the stronger his performance.

It would be best if we could drive him into a frenzy. If convenient, do not hesitate to kill everyone around him!" the white-robed youth instructed.

"Yes!" Wu turned and exited the room. The white-robed youth looked back at the crystal ball, a sharp light flashing in his eyes: "Chen Feng...

I will make you hate me. Only this way can you unleash your strongest power, and I can gain greater strength!" Saying this, he suddenly clenched his fist: "Of course, I will make the entire world hate me and fear me.

The more people, the more I like it... Haha..." ………………………………………………………………………… "Boss..." Little Tiger, standing in the distance, although affected by "Shine," wasn't severely impacted.

Seeing Chen Feng ambushed, he couldn't help but shout. Ling Feng pulled him back: "Don't worry.

Trust Chen Feng!" Only eight words, yet they conveyed her profound trust in Chen Feng. A trace of worry could be seen in her eyes, which usually appeared untouched by earthly concerns.

"Is that so? That's good then!" Little Tiger pondered.

"You're right. If Boss can't even handle a few trash like this, how could he possibly win the Five Elements Grand Competition?

I worried too much." Behind Ling Feng and Little Tiger, the students and teachers of Tianfeng Academy, upon seeing Chen Feng ambushed by the academy's "hidden powerhouses," felt a surge of excitement despite the humiliation. "Kill him!" "Kill him!" They all shouted in unison.

Slap! Slap!

Just as they were shouting their loudest, they simultaneously felt a sharp pain on their faces—someone had slapped them. "Who secretly hit me..." Before the struck individuals could finish their cry, they saw a beautiful, fairy-like girl standing before them, looking at them coldly.

"Who dares speak rashly? I'll kill them!" Ling Feng said coldly.

The crowd immediately fell silent. Little Tiger also walked over: "Everyone shout, 'Tianfeng Academy is shameless, plotting deceit to harm others!' or 'The seven old men are truly shameless for ganging up on one youth!'" The crowd exchanged glances, but no one spoke.

However, Little Tiger had his methods. After entering the crowd for a while, cheers insulting Tianfeng Academy finally rose from within the masses...

………………………………………………………………………… "Boom!" Another tremendous roar sounded on the dueling platform. Timothy and the others had used the full might of the Seven Star Formation.

Under the colossal force of the collision, the entire dueling platform turned to dust and scattered in the wind. "Is he dead?" An elder looked at the center of the explosion, where no one flew out, and asked uncertainly.

"If he isn't dead after an explosion like that, I suppose he truly must be a god!" said another elder beside him, panting heavily. "This time we used all our strength, and it was a sneak attack too.

I think this kid must have been blown into mincemeat by now! To die from this attack, this youth's cultivation must be incredibly deep," Timothy remarked.

"Not necessarily. I don't think he died so easily.

Although it was a sneak attack just now, something felt off. By all rights, even if caught off guard, he should have resisted!

But did you notice, it felt like our entire attack struck empty space?" one person observed. "You mention it, I felt it too.

Could it be..." Hearing this, the others were startled, an ominous premonition rising in their hearts. "It seems you are quite intelligent, but...

perhaps your intelligence has come a little too late!" Just then, a faint voice drifted slowly from behind the group. The crowd frantically turned around, and a familiar figure stood before them, seemingly unharmed in the slightest!

"You were clearly hit, how can you be fine..." Disbelief and horror filled their faces.

"Must one be injured if struck?" Chen Feng shook his head, stating plainly, "Bring forth whatever other means you possess!"

"Quick!" Timothy suddenly roared, "【Seven Star Array】—Block!"

Only then did the others react, swiftly returning to their prescribed positions. A halo of light simultaneously rose from each of them, and a surge of potent energy instantly enveloped the group, shaping them into a colossal, egg-like form.

The pinnacle defense of the 【Seven Star Array】—Block!

After forming the "Block," the group noticed the opponent made no move to attack while they were setting up the formation. Relief washed over them, and they let out a collective breath. As long as this sphere of light was formed, they were safe. Although it consumed a significant amount of power, it was infinitely better than standing there to be beaten.

"I thought you had some truly formidable moves; turns out it's just this simple defense!" Chen Feng shook his head.

"Hmph, idiot. This is the combined power of all seven of us. Even if that last strike didn't finish you, there's no way you'll touch us now!" Brian scoffed mockingly.

"Is that so?" Chen Feng spoke, taking a step forward, and then punched the light egg with sudden force!

"Using your bare fist to smash it? Do you think that works? Hahahaha..." Brian burst into laughter, but midway through, his expression suddenly changed.

A faint sound began to emerge in the air, slowly coalescing, then instantly escalating like popping beans, growing denser and louder.

Boom!

The entire light egg shattered completely, centering on Chen Feng's fist, breaking apart like brittle glass.

"This defense is truly too fragile!" Chen Feng stared at the seven elders, whose faces had shifted color, his voice remaining cold as he continued, "You've had your turn to attack, and you've had your turn to defend. Isn't it time for me to make my move now?"

With that, he pushed off the ground, and in a blur before their eyes, his shadow vanished.

Crack, crack...

A series of crisp sounds echoed. Brian, who had been shouting moments before, suddenly flew forward violently, collapsing onto the ground like a pile of mud!

Every single bone in his body had been pulverized!

"Ah... He's there!" Timothy spotted Chen Feng standing not far away and yelled in panic.

"Heh heh!" Chen Feng let out a cold chuckle, moving with the speed of lightning, like a messenger from the Netherworld delivering death.

Seven people, seven punches!

Seven ordinary, unadorned punches, employing no unique techniques, not even the refined skills of a Fist Emperor. The so-called "Hidden Masters" representing the pinnacle of Tianfeng Academy were all left with shattered bones and crippled cultivation!

The students and teachers standing at a distance were all stunned into immobility, staring blankly at the youth on the stage, unable to believe their own eyes.

"Is this the true strength you asked me to witness earlier?" Chen Feng approached Timothy and asked blandly.

"Pfft..." Timothy spat out a mouthful of blood, on the verge of losing consciousness. "I never imagined... that there were people in this world... with such profound cultivation... But, if you hadn't stolen our 【Eight Immortals Array】, we wouldn't have feared even two of you!"

Chen Feng paid him no further mind. What the elder said was entirely illogical. First, there couldn't be two Chen Fengs in the world. Second, even if Chen Feng desired to experience the might of the 【Eight Immortals Array】, he certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to hand it over only to have others use it against him!

A loss is a loss; a victory is a victory! There is no room for "what ifs"!

"The grievances between us and Tianfeng Academy end here, wiped clean!" Chen Feng said lightly. He stamped his foot once, and his entire body shot upwards. He swiftly flew towards Lingfeng and Xiaohu, heading out beyond the campus grounds!

Tianfeng Academy was essentially defunct now; there was no point in lingering over trivial matters.

Seeing Chen Feng and the others fly away in the distance, and then looking at the seven "Hidden Experts" lying like mud on the stage, a feeling of unprecedented confusion swept through the hearts of the academy's remaining students.

"Alas, I never expected today's youth to be so formidable. It seems we really are getting old," Timothy sighed, an undeniable sense of decadence in his tone. "Those three don't look to be over twenty, yet their cultivation surpasses ours. What's the point in us continuing?"

"Old Dean, do not be disheartened. A gentleman's revenge is not too late after ten years..." one of the elders tried to comfort him.

"Revenge? Heh heh," Timothy gave a bitter laugh and shook his head. "Our cultivation was crippled by a single punch. Whether we can ever cultivate again is uncertain, let alone seeking revenge!"

"You are correct; you will not have the chance for revenge!" At that moment, a cold voice drifted in slowly. A young man dressed in white emerged from the side of the competition stage.

"The Demon?" Timothy cried out in shock upon seeing the white-robed youth, his eyes filled with terror.

"Hahahaha... I enjoy seeing your fear... but you have no further use to me!" the white-robed youth said coldly. He suddenly thrust his right hand forward, and a beam of light shot out from his palm!

Boom!

With a deafening explosion, the spot where Timothy and the other six lay was blasted into a deep crater, and the seven figures were instantly atomized into shreds of flesh.

"Hahahaha... Now it’s your turn!" the white-robed youth sneered, turning his gaze towards the mass of teachers and students gathered outside.

"Ah... He's a demon! Run!" Someone in the crowd shrieked, immediately causing chaos as everyone scattered and fled outwards.

"Trying to escape?" The white-robed youth gave a cold smile, accelerating his speed. He suddenly ascended into the air, his suspended finger pointing sharply downwards!

Rumble!

The ground shook violently, and everyone present was instantly submerged in a wave of light...

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"What's wrong? You look unhappy?"

As the three flew beyond Tianfeng City, Lingfeng asked.

"Nothing," Chen Feng shook his head. The matter with Tianfeng Academy was concluded. He had only injured their seven Hidden Experts; he hadn't killed them, so it wasn't excessive. However, who exactly was that "Demon"? If he had truly been looking for Chen Feng, he should have revealed himself during such a massive disturbance. Why hadn't he appeared?

"Forget it. If he truly wants to find me, he will eventually show himself," Chen Feng consoled himself.

The trio moved with tremendous speed, not stopping this time. In less than half a day, they arrived at Dragon Chart Mountain.

"Let's head to the Ninth Level Pagoda. I wonder what state it's been reduced to," Chen Feng said, leading the way into the Dragon Chart area. The three moved intermittently, and by the time they reached the peak where the Ninth Level Pagoda stood, it was already the following morning!

"How did this place become like this?" Xiaohu suddenly roared, his expression turning deeply ugly as he stared fixedly at the ground.

ps: First update of eight thousand characters... which is nearly three regular chapters' worth. I'm going out for dinner tonight; if I don't drink, I'll continue writing when I return and manage another chapter. If I do drink... well, that's regrettable, and perhaps today's update ends here. Alright, I admit I'm trash, but 8000+ is decent. I sincerely hope to receive the monthly tickets in your hands. Thank you!!! (To be continued, for future events, please log in to www**, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!)