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"That's only half right. The Taotie not only devoured the Soul-Cleansing Pool, but also... Yang Wuqi!"
Liu Qingkuang's eyes were filled with astonishment and suspicion, but he had a general idea of what was going on.
Yang Wuqi created a soul clone to seize the Taotie's bloodline, but in the end, it was devoured by Wu Liang?!
Liu Qingkuang was furious, his face turning black with rage.
"Damn it, that damned Yang Wuqi! If it weren't for his meddlesome actions, Fufeng would have been first in this martial arts exam! I'll get my hands on him no matter what!"
He grabbed his spear and flew out, vowing to capture Yang Wuqi and tear him to pieces.
The end of the battle also meant the end of this year's martial arts exam.
Ling Qingxue had already claimed first place!
A smile spread across Beiming Feng's face.
"It was a pretty easy win. I'll just pick her up and deliver the first-place prize to her at the same time."
Hearing this, Beiming Yan pouted.
"Sure enough, first place is a treasure, third place is worthless. Why is no one picking me up or helping me collect the prize? I don't need such a brother."
"You live at Beiming Martial Arts University. Where do you expect me to pick you up?" Beiming Feng said helplessly.
"Then at least pretend a little. For example, take your precious little sister home first, then go pick up Ling Qingxue."
Beiming Feng scratched his head. "Fine, fine, I'll take you home first."
"Heh, belated concern is worthless. My little Kun will take me home. Go pick up your first-place martial arts exam winner."
Beiming Feng: ???
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Linjiang Middle School.
Liu Qingshan had already pasted up celebration verses all over the school gate.
The upper line: "Stepping on the Thunder Dragon, the 'Taotie Feast' displayed divine might."
The second line read: "With martial prowess, he subdued the Golden Dragon, inscribing his name on the golden list, making himself known in all directions."
Horizontal scroll: Academy of Top Students
Don't ask why so ostentatious; if the top student were in your house, you'd be even more arrogant.
If he weren't broke, Liu Qingshan could have posted these lines all over the country.
Xuan Tianwen and Liu Fufeng, however, were the ones who really got the short end of the stick; they were simply relegated as background figures.
Ling Qingxue's fame had truly soared to unprecedented heights.
Inside the dormitory.
Wu Liang was still basking in his self-satisfaction. This victory was entirely due to him carrying the team.
"Liu Fufeng's cleverness backfired. He attacked my strongest point, and I won without even lifting a finger."
Ling Qingxue shook her head with a smile. "He just overlooked one thing, but you can also see that if you were of the same level, the outcome would be uncertain."
"That's true. The Golden Sacred Dragon is indeed very strong. It can even purify a domain, and its physical power is the strongest I've ever seen!"
Although the Thunder Flood Dragon also possessed dragon bloodline, its physical strength was clearly inferior to the Golden Sacred Dragon's.
At the same level, Wu Liang could steadily suppress the Thunder Flood Dragon, but not the Golden Dragon.
But even without the level advantage, he had nothing to fear. The Taotie's greatest strength lay in his unparalleled growth rate!
"Are we going to Beiming Martial Arts University now?"
Ling Qingxue nodded slightly. "Yes. Beiming Martial Arts University's admissions process lasts for a month. Although we can't enjoy the resources we're entitled to this month, we can still receive the Kunpeng remains!"
From these remains, Wu Liang should gain an ability derived from the Kunpeng!
Combined with the true dragon blood of the Celestial Horned Ink Dragon, his overall strength will rise to another level!
A spatial ripple appeared, and Beiming Feng's figure emerged.
"Instructor Feng."
Beiming Feng smiled. "I've come to deliver your reward for getting first place in the martial arts exam and to take you to Beiming Martial Arts University. You shouldn't have anything else to take care of, right?"
Ling Qingxue shook her head slightly. "No, I can leave after saying goodbye to the principal."
Beiming Feng handed her a jade bottle containing dark dragon blood.
"This is the blood of the Celestial Horned Ink Dragon. Once activated, it needs to be used as soon as possible; otherwise, its essence will gradually dissipate. I'll wait for you at the entrance of Linjiang Middle School."
"Okay, thank you, Instructor Feng."
Beiming Feng's figure disappeared, leaving Wu Liang envious.
"This ability to escape into the void is really fun. I hope I can gain this ability after absorbing the Kunpeng remains."
"You should absorb this Celestial Horned Ink Dragon's blood first. It's pure dragon blood, almost without impurities. With your ability, you should be able to absorb it instantly."
Wu Liang swallowed the entire jade bottle in one gulp, making sure not to waste a single drop.
[Ding! Ninth Rank late-stage Celestial Horned Ink Dragon blood, consumed. Strength +9000, Defense +8000, Speed +6000. Gained Ink Annihilation Dragon Strike!]
Ink Annihilation Dragon Strike: A special ability absorbed from the Celestial Horned Ink Dragon's bloodline. After use, it can condense a phantom of a Celestial Horned Ink Dragon that crashes into the enemy, ignoring defense and delivering an annihilating blow! (Note: Ineffective against absolute defense!)
Wu Liang was astonished. He actually got it!!
The Ink Annihilation Dragon Strike was the ability attached to the Celestial Horned Ink Dragon's horns, ignoring defenses and smashing everything in its path!
With this ability, all the defenses he couldn't break before could now be shattered.
Truly worthy of being the chosen one's... chosen beast!
Ling Qingxue looked at him curiously. "So, what ability did you gain?"
"Do you even need to ask? Besides the Ink Annihilation Dragon Strike, what other ability is worthy of me?"
Ling Qingxue was full of question marks.
"Really? Is your luck that good?"
Wu Liang proudly raised his head. "What luck? This is strength!!"
Luck was also a form of strength!
In addition to the Ink Annihilation Dragon Strike, he also gained a huge amount of attribute points. The dragon blood was extremely well preserved, with little energy loss; even a single sip contained a massive amount of energy.
If he could swallow an entire Celestial Horned Ink Dragon... that would be incredibly satisfying! Now, his attack and defense had both surpassed 20,000, making opponents below the Fifth Rank early-stage mere fodder.
He could also roam freely in intermediate-level secret places.
Once he entered Beiming Martial Arts University ahead of schedule, he could start exploring the secret places within!
Ling Qingxue stood up and walked out of the dormitory.
"Let's go say goodbye to the principal and Teacher Wang. We'll head straight to Beiming Martial Arts University."
Wu Liang hopped on her shoulder and walked out of the dormitory with her.
Inside the principal's office.
Liu Qingshan looked at Ling Qingxue with satisfaction.
"I knew you were leaving soon, but I didn't expect you to leave only two days after the martial arts exam."
Ling Qingxue smiled. "We're leaving, but the next batch will come soon. Your students will always be here."
"Yes, that's right. Students will always be here. I hope every batch will have such outstanding students as you!"
The glory Ling Qingxue brought to Linjiang Middle School was enough for Liu Qingshan to boast about for a lifetime!
"You're the first person in Linjiang City to achieve first place in the martial arts exam. I hope you'll also be the first King Rank, the first Imperial Rank, and even if you go to a top martial arts university, you should still be a top genius!"
"I will!" Ling Qingxue replied with a smile.
Wang Jianming wiped away a tear as he watched Ling Qingxue's departing figure.
"It's too short. We discovered her talent too late. If we had started nurturing her from the first year of high school, her achievements might have been even more incredible!"
Liu Qingshan chuckled.
"What's too late? Isn't first place in the martial arts exam ours? This is just the beginning. The real world is the martial arts university and the battlefield. She will shine brighter than anyone else!"
"Then, Principal, could you award me this year's gold medal for the Top Teacher title?" Wang Jianming rubbed his hands together.
"It's already on your table. Do you think I don't know you?"