CHAPTER 208: CHAPTER 208 CRUSHING, WHAT IS THE CRIME (5TH UPDATE)

"You, a disciple of the Third Heavenly Layer, asking for guidance from me, a Second Heavenly Layer, isn’t that a bit inappropriate?"

Qin Zi said calmly.

He emphasized the word "guidance".

"Haha, if it were an ordinary disciple, it indeed wouldn’t be appropriate, but for a direct senior brother, it’s no issue. I respectfully call you senior brother, asking you for some guidance, shouldn’t that be reasonable?"

Lu Cheng’s voice suddenly rose:

"Do you think being a direct disciple is just for show? And that you can only enjoy benefits without contributing?!"

"As a direct disciple, guiding junior brothers and sisters in need is both your duty and responsibility!"

He spoke with righteousness.

And there was truth in his words.

Direct disciples indeed have such responsibilities and duties.

Qin Zi’s low cultivation was definitely not an excuse to avoid this—when you enjoy privileges, why not consider your low cultivation unworthy then?

With the crown comes the burden!

Rights and obligations are one and the same.

Qin Zi was taken aback by these words, and then he realized he had no real reason to refuse.

So, he took a deep breath, squinted, and said:

"Since Junior Brother is so eager for guidance, then as a direct senior brother... what harm is there in guiding you!"

Boom!

A powerful aura erupted from him, this was the cultivation of a Second Heavenly Layer Saint, but with the advantage of his Divine Body and the amplification of two Emperor-level cultivation techniques, his aura was comparable to that of a Third Heavenly Layer Saint!

"This!!"

Lu Cheng’s pupils slightly contracted.

Second Heavenly Layer?

Wasn’t Qin Zi just at the First Heavenly Layer when he blocked the gate? And in just three months, he reached the Second Heavenly Layer?!

And this aura far surpassed that of an ordinary Second Heavenly Layer, even to the point where it could sweep through any Second Heavenly Layer!

It was comparable to the Third Heavenly Layer.

"This place is too cramped, can’t move freely, why not go to the square, let Senior Brother properly guide you."

Qin Zi said indifferently.

Lu Cheng started, then understood Qin Zi’s intention, and said coldly: "Fine, let everyone see the majesty of the direct senior brother!"

He sneered inwardly.

This Qin Zi is probably lost in his own delusions from blocking the gate, thinking that being invincible at the same cultivation level allows him to disregard those of higher cultivation?

You might be able to match a Third Heavenly Layer, but that’s just matching! It’s said you can contend with ordinary Third Heavenly Layer experts.

But what if you face a prodigy of the Third Heavenly Layer?

Everyone is a prodigy, and those of the same level are not much weaker than you. Do you still want to challenge across levels? Foolish dreams!!

Soon, the two arrived at the square, and with great momentum, like two suns suspended above the square.

"Look, what’s that!"

"It’s Senior Brother Qin Zi!"

"The other one... seems to be called Lu Song? Lu Rong? Ah, I can’t remember, but he’s a genius anyway."

"That Lu something wants to challenge Senior Brother Qin Zi? This... doesn’t seem very appropriate, considering his higher cultivation."

"Yeah, this person is unreasonable, using his higher cultivation to steal Senior Brother Qin Zi’s limelight?"

"Shameless! If he has the guts, he should go block the gate at the Shattered Star Academy? Haha, he’d probably get beaten until even his mother can’t recognize him!"

"Right, right, this kind of person doesn’t dare to make a peep outside, just bullies insiders... Brother Zi, teach him a lesson!"

The public opinion among the Purple Cloud Academy disciples was overwhelmingly in favor of Qin Zi, despising Lu Cheng.

After all, Qin Zi had stepped up when they were humiliated, preserving the face of Purple Cloud Academy.

This was a hero of Purple Cloud Academy!

Listening to these discussions, Lu Cheng’s face turned a little awkward. He hadn’t expected Qin Zi to have such popular support.

In fact, it was mainly because most of the onlookers were First Heavenly Layer Saints.

These guys weren’t strong, but they were numerous, loved watching the excitement, and were quick to comment.

"Hmph, as long as I crush him publicly, he’ll surely fall from grace, and then, his supporters will dwindle."

"No matter how matchless a prodigy you are, if you lose, for whatever reason, you’ll leave an impression of weakness in people’s minds..."

He sneered to himself.

This was his purpose in challenging Qin Zi, partly to humiliate him, partly to undermine his image.

"Senior Brother Qin Zi, please instruct me!"

He sneered, then with a flicker, he was already in front of Qin Zi, forming his right hand into a claw and reaching for Qin Zi’s shoulder.

Wow!

Qin Zi responded swiftly, grabbing his wrist with his right hand, and with an over-the-shoulder throw, he was sent flying.

As he was thrown, he spun in mid-air like a diver, suddenly transforming into a massive black Giant Kun, its body twisting, tail sweeping with the power of a vast ocean.

"Boom boom boom!"

The tail lashed out like a storm, creating a monstrous wave upon impact.

However, Qin Zi’s right hand clenched into a fist and struck forward with sheer brute force, penetrating everything!

"Bang—"

The giant wave vision exploded, the Giant Kun’s tail shattered, and the transformed Lu Cheng reverted, flying backward.

"Ten Thousand Swords Killing Tribulation!"

Qin Zi roared lowly, his body like a beam of light, brushing past the retreating Lu Cheng.

Buzz!

In that moment, time seemed to pause, then razor-sharp sword blades began to materialize, slashing across Lu Cheng’s body.

"Puff puff puff puff puff!"

Lu Cheng halted in mid-air, enduring a series of sword light attacks, then spat blood and flew backward, staggering as he landed.

He clutched his left hand with his right, then his stomach, and his chest, realizing... nowhere was stopping it, with dozens of wounds all over, spilling blood uncontrollably.

"Fiery Sun Burning Body!"

He shouted, as what appeared to be a scorching sun emerged within him, his entire body bursting into flames, using the heat to seal the wounds, leaving behind blackened scars.

Then, flames on his body continued to expand, transforming into a sea of fire that engulfed most of the square.

"Silent Fire Snake!!"

He waved his hands, and massive fiery snakes emerged from the sea of flames, rushing towards Qin Zi.

"Fish and Dragon Turning the Sea!"

Qin Zi waved his hands, Law of Water surged, instantly transforming into monstrous waves, and with leaping carps, turned into serpents, entwining the fiery snakes.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle!"

Water and fire collided, extinguishing each other, diffusing into thick smoke, forcing the onlookers to retreat.

At this moment, Qin Zi raised his right hand, as if holding a golden sun, which swiftly elongated into a golden longsword, piercing the Celestial Vault.

"Slash!!"

This sword slashed down, dispersing the dense smoke, while Lu Cheng raised his hands, unfolding three layers of Law Shield.

"Puff puff puff!"

This scorching sword descended, shattering the three Law Shields and the golden sword simultaneously, while Lu Cheng flew backward.

Qin Zi flipped his hand and hurled!

The remaining half of the golden sword whooshed out, piercing the retreating Lu Cheng, carrying his body in retreat, pinning him against a pillar on the square’s edge.

Wow!

In a flash, Qin Zi stood before the barely breathing Lu Cheng, saying calmly, "Are you satisfied with this kind of guidance?"

"You... you!"

Lu Cheng’s face twisted, filled with endless shame and resentment, all turned into ferocity and hatred.

"Scoundrel!!"

A voice of awe-inspiring anger erupted at this moment, terrifying Imperial pressure descended in an instant, suppressing everything.

Only to see Lu Family Elders hastily arriving.

They glared at Qin Zi, righteously condemning, "Within the Academy, how dare you harm a fellow disciple so viciously, what is your crime?!"