NOVPUBWatching the Seventh Prince’s receding figure, everyone present wore a look of shock and panic.
It was at this moment that several figures were seen flying out of Vermilion Academy.
All of these figures were donning long robes in fiery red.
However, the shades of their robes varied in intensity.
Leading the group was an elderly man.
The elder kept short black hair, and his robe was covered in black patterns.
He looked spirited, with a kind and benevolent face.
"It’s Dean Zhao," a youngster exclaimed excitedly at his side.
"We’re saved, with Dean Zhao himself descending upon us, even the Imperial Household of Lu Kingdom must give him face."
...
As the youngsters around them buzzed with conversation, a total of six figures emerged from Vermilion Academy.
Besides Dean Zhao and Teacher Yu, who had previously gone for help, there were four middle-aged men with robust auras.
These four men each wore purple, green, red, and yellow robes respectively.
Though different in color, their attire was mostly the same in design.
Many youngsters, witnessing the arrival of these four, hadn’t yet recognized them and were unfamiliar with their identities.
But there were also youngsters who immediately shouted, "These are the Four Great Protectors of Vermilion Academy.
Wind, Thunder, Fire, Earth – our esteemed seniors!"
"Dean, it is him," when the six individuals arrived from the academy, floating in midair, Teacher Yu pointed at Xu Zimei and hastily spoke up.
The four great protectors beside him snorted coldly, seemingly intending to capture Xu Zimei directly.
However, Dean Zhao, Zhao Changfeng, gestured with his hand slightly.
Smiling at Xu Zimei, he said, "I wonder what business this gentleman has with our Vermilion Academy?"
"I was just passing by and yet I was subject to wanton mockery by your students; I came to seek justice," Xu Zimei spoke indifferently.
"What kind of justice does the gentleman seek?" Zhao Changfeng asked with a smile.
"What, are you going to compensate on their behalf?" Xu Zimei asked.
"If it is reasonable, it is not impossible," Zhao Changfeng replied with a warm smile.
He continued, "After all, it won’t be long before they become a part of Vermilion Academy."
"I’m not a greedy man," Xu Zimei said.
"I’ve just taken a disciple and am preparing a gift for our first meeting.
I think your academy’s Lihuo Vermilion Fire Body would be quite appropriate; what do you think, Dean?"
Upon hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Zhao Changfeng’s expression slightly changed.
The Lihuo Vermilion Fire Body, ranked among the Hundred Great Battle Bodies, was one of the Vermilion Academy’s treasures.
How could it possibly be given away lightly?
"The gentleman jests," Zhao Changfeng said, recovering his smile before shaking his head.
"If the gentleman is willing to have a proper discussion, all matters can be negotiable.
If you persist like this, I’m afraid you’ll end up with nothing."
"Dean, what’s there to discuss with him?" one of the Four Great Protectors, Thunder Protector, snorted coldly.
Enveloped by thunderbolt, he spoke lightly.
"Simply capture him and then coerce the truth about his origin from him, otherwise, he may really think we are too easygoing."
"The academy’s philosophy is to teach without discrimination," Zhao Changfeng said, shaking his head.
"If the gentleman wishes, he can join Vermilion Academy; I’ll offer you a free admission spot."
"Are you offering to teach me?" Xu Zimei asked with a light smile.
Dean Zhao turned to look at Teacher Yu beside him.
The elder quickly shook his head and looked at Zhao Changfeng, saying,
"Dean, I am no match for him."
"Such a young age and already exceeding the Esteem Vein, it seems you have quite a background," Zhao Changfeng said, narrowing his eyes as he addressed Xu Zimei.
"It’s too demanding of the gentleman to ask for the Lihuo Vermilion Fire Body; that is impossible.
Perhaps the gentleman would consider another condition."
"I didn’t expect you to have an answer," Xu Zimei said indifferently.
"Then I can only take it by force."
"How dare you," Thunder Protector roared angrily upon hearing Xu Zimei’s words.
Thunderbolts flashed around him, and he threw a punch directly at Xu Zimei.
Countless purple arcs of lightning sprang up, crackling explosively in the void.
A startling clap of thunder exploded midair, swiftly striking towards Xu Zimei.
"You’re still far from my level," Xu Zimei snorted coldly.
The Tyrant Shadow in his hand was also shrouded in thunderbolts.
A rumbling explosion resonated across the firmament.
One could see thunderbolts throughout the sky transforming into a vast Thunder Sea.
This Thunder Sea seemed like an interwoven azure fishing net, enveloping the entire sky within it.
The thunderbolts shrouding Xu Zimei’s Tyrant Shadow were even more potent than those of the Thunder Protector.
More majestic and proud.
Seeing the sheer momentum of Xu Zimei’s casual slash, Thunder Protector’s face changed slightly.
His figure swiftly retreated.
With a "boom," thunderbolts cascaded down from the sky, blasting a bottomless pit into the ground below.
Dark fumes rose from the bottom of the pit.
Thunder Protector took a deep breath, staring blankly at Xu Zimei.
The latter’s casual strike was almost as formidable as his own all-out effort!
"Let’s attack together," said Hurricane Protector.
"Be careful, everyone. This kid is tricky," Thunder Protector did not oppose the suggestion and nodded as a reminder.
Zhao Changfeng watched the unfolding scene with narrowed eyes, not interfering with the actions of the four protectors.
Firstly, he wanted to teach Xu Zimei a lesson.
Secondly, he also wanted to probe Xu Zimei’s limits.
When the four protectors simultaneously took to the air, surrounding Xu Zimei from four directions. 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝙗.𝒄𝒐𝒎
Each of them was shrouded in four different attributes of Spiritual Energy.
Wind, Fire, Thunder, Earth.
These four types of Spiritual Energy were faintly connected, creating a grand momentum that dyed half the sky with their colors.
The Mad Wind howled, wild fires blazed, Thunderbolt roared, and Earth amassed into mountains.
The Spiritual Energy continuously transformed around them.
The aura of the four protectors also interconnected, and as the "rumbling" sound arose.
They turned into four Torrents, annihilating everything, and stormed towards Xu Zimei.
Xu Zimei’s body had been tempered by the Creation Force and was augmented by the Prison Suppressor Demon Body and the Nine Regions Grand Body, two of the Hundred Great Battle Bodies.
Additionally, the Tree of Life was constantly restoring him.
He could say that even if a Martial Artist one realm higher attacked him, he could withstand it.
Not to mention these four Martial Artists of the Emperor Pulse Realm.
When the four raging Torrents came bearing down, Xu Zimei wore a smile at the corner of his mouth.
Incredibly, he chose to meet the onslaught head-on without dodging or avoiding it.
With a "boom," the four Torrents collided simultaneously.
They completely obliterated that section of space.
The endless air splashed about, turning into streams of air arrows.
The void shattered completely, with Thunderbolt, flames, Hurricane, and even the encircling solid Earth.
That area of space was utterly reduced to rubble.
And Xu Zimei’s figure was obliterated within it.
As the storm gradually dissipated, everyone directed their gazes toward the epicenter of the spatial fracture.
That area of space was slowly restoring itself.
And a figure stood there, completely unharmed.
Yawning, Xu Zimei twisted his neck and said listlessly.
"Is that all you’ve got?"
