CHAPTER 197: CHAPTER 197: PURPLE CLOUD PALACE MASTER, QIN ZI APPEARS

Deep within the Purple Cloud Academy.

On a celestial platform, a group of imposing elders gazed down at the duel taking place in the square.

One of the elders with a hooked nose smiled and said:

"It seems the young ones from your Purple Cloud Academy this year aren’t quite up to par. At this rate, even someone at the first heavenly layer Saint might get completely swept away by Ying Kong."

"Impossible!!"

A brawny man beside him instinctively retorted: "Our Purple Cloud Academy is full of talented individuals. Does a mere Ying Kong dream of overturning everything?"

"Haha, indeed, full of talent, so many lying on the square, each quite impressive."

The hooked-nose elder chuckled with a hint of mockery.

Instantly, the brawny man choked on his words, his face turning incredibly awkward, not knowing how to refute.

After all, circumstances outstrip man.

And the hooked-nose elder, relentless in his advantage, continued to laugh and said, "Although the current situation is unfavorable to you, anything is possible. Maybe there really is a talent stronger than Ying Kong hidden in your Purple Cloud Academy, just unwilling to reveal their strength."

"Why don’t we make a bet? At the junction of our two great domains, the newly discovered Celestial Slayer True Gold Vein, if you win, the vein is yours. If we win, it belongs to us."

As soon as these words were spoken,

The surroundings fell silent.

Celestial Slayer True Gold Vein!

This is a huge piece of fat meat. After all, Celestial Slayer True Gold is a supreme material for crafting Imperial Artifacts, worth a fortune.

"In your dreams!"

"Want to take advantage of the situation, dream on!"

"Don’t even think about it!"

"I’ll roast you alive!"

Quickly, the elders of Purple Cloud Academy reacted, one by one blowing mustaches and widening eyes, cursing out loud.

"Haha, does the Purple Cloud Academy have so little confidence in its disciples? How sad they’ll be if they find out."

The hooked-nose elder laughed leisurely.

"Don’t try to provoke us, it won’t work. Only a fool would fall for such an obvious trap!"

"Exactly!"

"Do you take us for that fool Master Yulin?"

The elders of Purple Cloud Academy also sneered.

"Can you make the decision?"

At this moment, a calm and dignified voice sounded.

Swoosh!

All eyes turned to the edge of the platform, where, at an unknown time, stood a middle-aged man in a purple robe with his back to the crowd, hands behind his back, looking up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle.

It seemed he was observing celestial phenomena.

"Palace Master?!"

Seeing this middle-aged man in a purple robe, the elders of Purple Cloud Academy widened their eyes; the Palace Master had actually appeared.

It is well known that the new Palace Master of Purple Cloud Academy is elusive, long in seclusion, and rarely seen.

"Purple Cloud Palace Master?"

The hooked-nose elder’s eyes flashed with a trace of seriousness.

He had long heard that the new Palace Master of Purple Cloud Academy had been dispatched from the Human Race Holy Domain, with an astounding background, not only having the strength of a Quasi-Emperor but also having the demeanor of a Great Emperor!

"Can you make the decision about the Celestial Slayer True Gold Vein?" the Purple Cloud Palace Master asked again, still with his back to the crowd.

"I..."

The hooked-nose elder choked. Earlier, he assumed that the elders of Purple Cloud Academy wouldn’t dare to bet with him, and he was merely putting on a show of bravado.

Now the other side seemed to really want to bet, but could he decide? No!

He was merely an elder of the Shattered Star Academy and did not have the authority to determine the ownership of such a vein.

Moreover, when the Purple Cloud Palace Master asked this, he suddenly felt a pressure, actually starting to doubt whether he could win the bet.

"Is it that you can’t decide, or you dare not bet?"

The Purple Cloud Palace Master asked calmly.

"This..."

The hooked-nose elder’s face stiffened, unable to speak.

And an elder of Purple Cloud Academy coldly laughed and said:

"Elder Ying Sun, what are you hesitating for? Are you not confident in that kid on the square? He’s already swept away all the heroes, yet you don’t trust him. How sad he’d be if he knew?"

The original words were returned in kind!

Immediately, the hooked-nose elder’s face turned red with anger, almost to the point of explosion—clearly, it was my disciple who made your Purple Cloud Academy search desperately, but how come I’m the one who’s embarrassed?

This is absurd!!

"Hmph, why wouldn’t I dare? I’ll consult our Palace Master right away!" Finally, he snorted coldly and began to send a message.

Soon, he received a reply:

Approved!!

Suddenly, his heart raced, looking fervently at the Purple Cloud Palace Master, loudly and firmly saying: "I’ll bet with you! I want to see how your Purple Cloud Academy’s worthless disciples will defeat Ying Kong today!"

His confidence returned!

In fact, he was certain long ago that there were no prominent prodigies among the current disciples of Purple Cloud Academy.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t dare bring Ying Kong to block their door. After all, if the young ones blocking the door lose, even if they are beaten to death, the older generation can’t intervene!

"Haha, you want to bet, but our Palace Master hasn’t agreed to bet with you yet," said an elder of Purple Cloud Academy.

"Indeed, the Palace Master was just asking you, didn’t say he would bet with you, don’t overthink it."

Another elder chimed in.

The elders of Purple Cloud Academy were like swaying grass, constantly leaning from one side to the other. One had to admit, it was somewhat disgraceful.

But they had no choice!

Everything for the academy’s interests.

"Bet."

At this moment, the Purple Cloud Palace Master said calmly.

"Palace Master, please reconsider!"

"This vein is no small matter!"

The elders’ faces changed dramatically, showing anxious expressions. If something went wrong, none of them would escape responsibility.

Purple Cloud Academy is not an independent force; it is a branch under the Human Race Holy Domain, governed by the Holy Hall.

"Don’t worry, last night I watched the celestial phenomena, we can’t lose this time." The Purple Cloud Palace Master smiled calmly and slowly turned around.

Revealing a... plain face.

Yes, his appearance was ordinary, in fact, if you took his features separately, each was very handsome, but together, they seemed to cancel out each other’s attractiveness, resulting in a plain appearance.

The angel kissed the back.

The face struck by a slipper!!

"Observing celestial phenomena? Is that... really useful? Can it even lead us to an extraordinary genius?"

An elder murmured to himself.

"It can."

The Purple Cloud Palace Master nodded firmly, then looked up to the sky, saying softly to himself, "Hmm, they’re already here."

Boom——

The next moment, a massive beam of light descended from the celestial vault, a powerful shockwave ruffling everyone’s clothes.

After the light disappeared.

A large group appeared before everyone, with a few middle-aged individuals, the rest were spirited young people.

"Friend, may I borrow your son for a moment."

The Purple Cloud Palace Master flashed in front of Qin Chuan, grinned, and then instantly appeared in front of Qin Zi.

"You!!"

Qin Zi’s mouth opened wide, not yet reacting before being grabbed by the collar like a small pig, and tossed into the sky.

"Defeat him, and I’ll make you a Direct Disciple!"

A majestic voice rang in Qin Zi’s ears, while his body, like a projectile, shot towards the arrogant Ying Kong in the sky.