Chapter 1120: Expected Clash
Chapter 1120: Expected Clash
With teams from both ancient colleges gathered here, there was naturally some friction as both sides studied and compared themselves with each other.
As some of the strongest experts of the Heavenly Origin Ancient College, Feng Lingyuan, Duan Mu, and Li Hongyou took two steps forward. They could not lose out in terms of momentum.
"Feng Lingyuan, ranked second in the Heavenly Origin Ancient College," Feng Lingyuan said calmly.
"Duan Mu, ranked third," Duan Mu said with his hands still in his pockets. He studied the other three cautiously with his feminine eyes.
"Li Hongyou, ranked tenth." There was not much of an expression on Li Hongyou's cold face.
The leaders from the other teams did not step forward at this juncture. For such a meeting between the two ancient colleges, it was best for them to remain low since they were nowhere comparable. Opposite them, Yue Zhiyu crossed her arms. Her pointed chin rose slightly as she took the lead and said, "Yue Zhiyu, ranked third in Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College."
Wang Kong, the highest rank amongst them, was the last to introduce himself. However, he did not mind. He casually paced himself and said, "Wang Kong, ranked second. Dear friends from the Heavenly Origin Ancient College, it is nice to meet you all."
Feng Lingyuan took a look at Wang Kong. "Are you all here for Black Swamp City as well?"
"Obviously! Why else would we be here? The Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College is superior when it comes to fighting the Others," Yue Zhiyu replied arrogantly. She was truly the spitting image of a haughty young lady.
"Do you all possess light resonances?" Duan Mu raised his eyebrows. He could sense a wave of holy power coming from Yue Zhiyu.
"Lower ninth-grade light resonance," Yue Zhiyu replied proudly. After all, light resonances did have an advantage when it came to fighting Others.
The people from the Heavenly Origin Ancient College took a look at each other and sighed in their hearts. Yue Zhiyu was acting like a spoiled young lady, but they could not deny that her light resonance would be of significant help here. At the very least, they would be able to detect the traces of Others faster.
"Everyone, I believe you understand how difficult this mission will be after coming all the way here?" Feng Lingyuan asked.
Without a doubt, they had received a huge boost in battle strength with the arrival of the other group. Both sides would have to work together in order to complete this mission.
Wei Chonglou nodded slowly. "Of course. We were also ambushed by Greater Evil Spirits earlier."
Yue Zhiyu took a look at Black Swamp City in the distance. Her cute face turned serious. As a ninth-grade light resonance wielder, she was more sensitive to Others and corruption. She could tell with a glance that a terrifying amount of corruption was festering in the city.
"It seems like we'll have to work together if we want to clean up this city and save the captured students," Yue Zhiyu said.
"We have the same goals. I hope we can work together earnestly," Feng Lingyuan said with a nod. Both sides had the same goal. Although there was some degree of rivalry between them, it would not have a significant effect on their cooperation.
"When are we setting out?" Wang Kong asked.
Feng Lingyuan replied, "Let's wait a while more. If no other teams arrive, we'll go."
No one had any objections to this, so both sides waited patiently.
It was only at this point that Li Luo looked away from the teams of the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College. There was some disappointment in his eyes as he could not find Jiang Qing'e.
It seemed like she had moved to another location instead.
Feng Lingyuan noticed this and asked, "Li Luo, can't find your fiancee?"
Li Luo shook his head with a smile.
Suddenly, he felt that the three individuals in front of him had paused in their tracks. It was none other than Yue Zhiyu, Wang Kong, and Wei Chonglou.
"Could it be that you're the student named Li Luo?" Yue Zhiyu was the first to speak. She had a certain look in her eyes, one that seemed to be filled with both scrutiny and playfulness.
Wei Chonglou's eyes also narrowed. The way he at Li Luo became sharper and slightly intimidating.
Only Wang Kong looked at him with eyes full of curiosity and surprise.
Seeing the reactions of the trio made Li Luo's heart waver a little. His face did not show any change as he replied, "Yes, I am Li Luo."
As Yue Zhiyu looked at his face, her lips curled upwards a little. "You wouldn't happen to be Jiang Qing'e's fiancee, would you?"
Whispers broke out among the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College students behind them. At the next moment, thousands of curious gazes looked over and studied Li Luo.
They did not care about Li Luo before. After all, he was only at the Heavenly Pearl Tier. He was quite weak compared to the others present. Who would have expected him to be Jiang Qing'e's fiance?!
Facing their sharp gazes, Li Luo remained unfazed. He simply replied, "Indeed, Jiang Qing'e is my fiancee. She's goes to your college."
The playfulness on Yue Zhiyu's lips deepened. "Li Luo, it's better if you keep quiet about that. Do you know just how many students in our college admire her?"
As she said that, her eyes turned towards an emotionless Wei Chonglou.
Li Luo grinned. "It's a fact, so what's there to hide?"
A deep and low voice rumbled at this instant. It was none other than Wei Chonglou. He gave Li Luo a sharp stare, giving off a terrifying pressure. "You being engaged to her doesn't mean anything. I hope you'll keep your mind clear and rational for the sake of Qing'e's reputation. Don't think that your engagement is something you can show off and flaunt."
Li Luo took a look at Wei Chonglou and then let out a sigh.
His unexplainable sigh caused Wei Chonglou's eyes to become even colder. "What are you suggesting with that sigh?"
"Nothing. I've just seen this too many times," Li Luo responded helplessly.
Over the years, many other men who had crushes on Jiang Qing'e had stared at him like they were his enemies. Over time, he grew numb to such reactions.
What could he do?
Ask his fiancee to be less brilliant?
Impossible. She would beat him up if he did that. Although Li Luo was not explicit with his words, the meaning was clear. Everyone knew what he was hinting at. Wei Chonglou's face grew darker instantly.
Even if he had some tricks up his sleeve, how could someone at the Heavenly Pearl Tier dare to provoke Wei Chonglou like this?
"Student Li Luo, you sure have an interesting personality. I wonder, can your strength match your wits?"
Fiery-red resonant power started flowing out of Wei Chonglou's body, and the temperature in the surrounding area slowly increased. When he took a step forward, astonishing amounts of energy burst out.
However, Feng Lingyuan and Li Hongyou, who were standing by Li Luo's side, stepped forward immediately. Two immense torrents of resonant power surged forth and clashed with the energy coming from Wei Chonglou.
Bang!
Muffled explosions continued booming in the sky above, forming white shockwaves.
The students from both sides were startled. Who had expected a fight to break out so suddenly?
Feng Lingyuan's face was cold. "Wei Chonglou, what're you trying to do?"
Wei Chonglou's body was covered in crimson flames. The pebbles by his feet had begun to melt as he calmly responded, "I am simply warning him to watch his words. This is not a place for a Heavenly Pearl like him to speak so casually."
Li Luo smiled. "What a domineering friend we have here. It's a pity I dislike working with such people."
"You can leave, then. No one will care if we have one less Heavenly Pearl brat." Wei Chonglou laughed out coldly.
Li Hongyou responded indifferently, "I care."
Her plans for the future all relied on Li Luo. In her eyes, she would protect Li Luo even if this meant that this mission would be a complete failure.
Feng Lingyuan shook her head helplessly. "If you want Li Luo to leave, we truly will be unable to work together."
Li Hongyou would leave as soon as Li Luo walked away. If that happened, her team would crumble as well. Therefore, she had no choice but to stand up for Li Luo.
Duan Mu snorted out coldly with both of his hands still in the pockets. "If you want to act like a tyrant, go back to the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College. We don't deal with such things."
Although he wasn't very close with Li Luo, they were on the same side. Wei Chonglou had acted without a care for anything else. Such a rash personality was definitely not to his liking.
Wei Chonglou's face grew even darker. He did not expect an outsider like Li Luo to have obtained the support of so many from the Heavenly Origin Ancient College.
Yue Zhiyu was shocked as well. Li Luo had somehow managed to win people like Feng Lingyuan over to his side despite only being at the Heavenly Pearl Tier. He seemed to possess extraordinary charisma. And she knew that Li Luo was not from the Heavenly Origin Ancient College based on the intel she had gathered.
At this point, Wang Kong stepped forward. "Calm down, everyone. We have a great enemy in front of us. It's not wise to fight among ourselves."
Yue Zhiyu looked at Li Luo with a smile. "I don't mind. I just want to see how capable Jiang Qing'e's fiance is. I hope you can give me a pleasant surprise. Don't give me a chance to mock Jiang Qing'e."
Li Luo did not respond to her. He could tell that Yue Zhiyu didn't like Jiang Qing'e.
The confrontational air between both sides slowly subsided. However, it was clear that a rift had been created between the two parties.
As things calmed down, no one noticed that there was a pair of dark eyes watching everything that had occurred from the dark forest. The eyes were filled with a brutal coldness as they slowly closed, fading back into the woods before disappearing into thin air.