Kapitel 176: Exchange Students
Did Chen Kong lose?
Although no one wanted to believe it, the fact was that the azure dragon conjured by Mo Qingkuang had indeed destroyed Chen Kong's Withering Finger Imprint after a period of stalemate!
Now, that dragon was heading straight for Chen Kong with its remaining might.
Though it didn't have much energy left, even with Chen Kong's robust defense due to his Earth Spirit Body, he would struggle to withstand an attack from a Heavenly-rank martial skill without the support of true qi.
"I've lost..." Chen Kong's face was pale as he closed his eyes in despair.
Seeing the azure dragon roaring and charging at him, he no longer had the strength to dodge.
Having dominated his peers for years, and after defeating Situ Yu and Lu Feng last year to become the top talent of the Tianxuan Empire's new generation, he was surpassed by Mo Qingkuang in just a short time?
So be it, losing a match isn't the end.
Even if Mo Qingkuang is strong, he is still from our Tianxuan. It's good to have stronger people.
Just as Chen Kong resigned himself to defeat, the expected fierce impact never came, nor did he feel any pain!
What happened? Did Mo Qingkuang hold back?
The azure dragon stopped just a foot away from Chen Kong. Mo Qingkuang could no longer sustain the consumption required for the Dragon Capturing Hand, running out of true qi to push it further.
He let his hands drop wearily as the azure dragon dissipated into the wind, merging with the heavens and earth.
Chen Kong opened his eyes, his nearly white pupils looking at Mo Qingkuang with a complex expression: "Did you hold back?"
Mo Qingkuang shook his head, weak and unwilling: "I had no strength left. I lost."
"No, I lost. I have no strength left to fight." Chen Kong refused to accept Mo Qingkuang's admission of defeat.
The entire place fell silent, with all the inner courtyard disciples in shock.
Chen Kong really lost!
The top talent of the Tianxuan Empire after Fu Qing, Chen Kong, lost to Mo Qingkuang, who was three years younger.
Even if it wasn't a complete defeat, they were at least evenly matched, and Mo Qingkuang seemed to have the upper hand.
So, a new legend was born!
Mo Qingkuang should now be considered the most talented in the history of the Tianxuan Empire.
Even the Empress wasn't this formidable at seventeen.
Hovering in the air, Zheng Tao announced with joy: "This match is a draw."
Mo Qingkuang's impressive performance filled him with both joy and fear.
He was thrilled that Mo Qingkuang's strength could rival Chen Kong, who was two ranks higher in cultivation and also possessed a Spirit Body. This talent was unprecedented.
He was his disciple, only seventeen! Surpassing Chen Kong in the future was just a matter of time. He could finally retaliate for Fu Qing's pride with interest.
Your disciple is impressive? My disciple is even more impressive!
But he was also fearful. With such talent, Mo Qingkuang would undoubtedly become a formidable figure, no less than the Empress. If sent to the Blue Flame Empire, would they easily let him go?
But if he didn't go... looking at Mo Qingkuang, unless imprisoned, he was determined to go no matter what.
Zheng Tao's announcement didn't surprise anyone. Just as the crowd was about to cheer for the new champion, Fu Qing suddenly appeared in the air, his voice reverberating through the heavens and earth, hitting everyone's hearts: "Today's battle is classified! It must not be spread! Anyone who dares to spread it will have their entire clan executed!"
As the principal of the Imperial Academy, Fu Qing made the most appropriate decision immediately!
He sealed the information, forbidding any leaks!
Luckily, this battle took place within the inner courtyard, where loyalty was high, and the faculty had been solidified into a cohesive unit.
Otherwise, the news of Mo Qingkuang, a first-rank grandmaster, forcing a draw with Chen Kong, a third-rank grandmaster, would spread explosively.
He was protecting Mo Qingkuang and the future of the Tianxuan Empire.
Upon hearing Fu Qing's words, the crowd dared not cheer. They weren't foolish; they understood Fu Qing's intent immediately.
They responded softly, "Yes!"
But their inner shock did not diminish in the slightest. From today, Mo Qingkuang's information would be almost treated as a state secret.
What kind of talent warrants such treatment?
Mo Qingkuang and Chen Kong accepted the result of the draw, stepped off the platform, and each took several pills to restore their true qi.
"Teacher..." Mo Qingkuang began to speak about his desire to go to the Blue Flame Empire but was interrupted by Fu Qing raising his hand.
Fu Qing said, "Soon, there will be a mission to send exchange students to the Blue Flame Empire's Royal Academy."
"This exchange program has ten slots. Those selected will represent our Imperial Academy and study at the Blue Flame Empire's Royal Academy for one year. After a year, they will have the opportunity to receive the Dream Flame Baptism."
"Wow——" The crowd erupted upon hearing about the Dream Flame Baptism.
These students had all heard about the incredible opportunity the Dream Flame Baptism presented. The ten lucky individuals who went to the Blue Flame Empire would undoubtedly experience a significant boost in their strength.
Over the long term, it would bring immense benefits.
Fu Qing gestured for the crowd to quiet down and continued, "Because this mission is of great importance, representing the face of Tianxuan, the rewards for this mission will be distributed in advance!"
"For the ten people participating in this mission, they will be given the opportunity to get every pill or martial technique present here in the inner court, including the 'Withering and Flourishing Sutra'!"
"Now, I will announce the participants: Team Leader, Chen Kong!"
"Deputy Team Leader, Mo Qingkuang!"
"Team Member, Li Sheng!"
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Fu Qing announced ten names in a row, all previously discussed with Zheng Tao and Hua Ge. They had only replaced the tenth spot with Mo Qingkuang.
Mo Qingkuang's recent performance had won over Fu Qing and everyone else!
Geniuses need more opportunities to accelerate their growth. The Blue Flame Empire is dangerous but also full of opportunities.
Mo Qingkuang's growth couldn't just happen under Tianxuan's protection.
Mo Qingkuang was overjoyed at the news. It didn't matter if he was team leader or deputy leader, as long as he could go to the Blue Flame Empire.
No one objected to Chen Kong and Mo Qingkuang being the team leader and deputy leader, respectively. Besides Han Kongming, they were already the strongest individuals.
Fu Qing paused and continued, "Those not selected shouldn't be disheartened. You all have tasks as well!"
Hearing Fu Qing's words, those who weren't selected but were feeling down perked up.
"Exchange students, as the name implies, means the Blue Flame Empire will also send a team of students to our Imperial Academy. You all better do your best and not let them outshine us!"
"Moreover, your treatment will be the same as those going to the Blue Flame Empire. The Treasure Pavilion will be fully open to you! For free!"
"Oh——" The crowd couldn't help but cheer.
Receiving the Dream Flame Baptism would be great, but for those who didn't get the chance, Fu Qing's offer was still impressive. The countless techniques and martial skills in the Treasure Pavilion, including the Heavenly rank 'Withering and Flourishing Sutra', were available to them.
Ten thousand points were required to get that technique; most students couldn't accumulate that many in several years.
Listening to Fu Qing's words, Hua Ge nodded secretly. Fu Qing had gone all out to appease the emotions of the students who couldn't go.
In contrast, Zheng Tao looked miserable, as if life had lost all meaning. He wanted to rush over and sew up Fu Qing's mouth, stuffing her words back in.
It felt like selling off his family's land without a care! That bastard Fu Qing easily promised away the accumulated wealth of his Martial Arts Institute.
Especially the 'Withering and Flourishing Sutra'. In the past year, Zheng Tao had only sold a few copies, totaling no more than thirty to fifty thousand points.
With this promise, the students were happy, but his Treasure Pavilion would likely see no business for several years!
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