Peerless Immortal Emperor in City
Chapter 482 481: Greedy Wolf! (3rd update!)
Penglai Island was not an undeveloped, savage island.
In fact, it had already been developed into a tourist destination with a modern touch. Of course, all the buildings were styled after ancient architecture to create a so-called 'Fairyland' atmosphere.
On ordinary days, Penglai Island was staffed with tourism industry workers, but now it seemed to have been evacuated, and only military personnel remained.
One after another, armed helicopters slowly landed on the tarmac. Soon, freshmen from Beijing University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University—China's three most prestigious institutions—disembarked from the armed helicopters. They formed an impressive crowd, thousands strong! This was just the first wave; more students were expected, potentially totaling over ten thousand!
Qin Heng mingled in the crowd, strolling leisurely. Yet, his attention was focused on a Japanese priest several kilometers away, whom he had spotted while on the armed helicopter. The man possessed the strength of a Semi-Saint and had been severely injured by the sword light Qin Heng had conjured from afar with a mere flick of his finger.
A great opportunity? Qin Heng pondered the Japanese priest's words. His words implied that an enormous opportunity was hidden on Penglai Island, and this Japanese Semi-Saint priest had come for it. Perhaps the goal of the Myth Organization is the same?
Therefore, Qin Heng hadn't disposed of the Japanese priest; instead, he planned to keep an eye on him to see what exactly this so-called great opportunity on Penglai Island was. Of course, if the Japanese priest dared to harm anyone, Qin Heng would not hold back.
"Attention!!"
Just then, a commanding officer at the front shouted, calling the students to order. A flurry of footsteps erupted, and in just a few seconds, the formation of several thousand students had quickly and neatly assembled.
Then, a stunning woman in a black leather outfit, carrying a Sword Box on her back, slowly approached. It was none other than Star Lord Greedy Wolf, the one who had previously saved many students by destroying the bullets with her sword light. Her appearance immediately triggered a wave of exclamations.
"The fairy sister! It's the fairy sister from before!!"
"What fairy sister? This is a Sword Immortal! Star Lord Greedy Wolf! So impressive!!"
"Ah! Even though I'm a girl, I feel like I'm falling for this Sword Immortal sister!!"
To these students, Star Lord Greedy Wolf's earlier feat—levitating and destroying the bullets with a swing of her sword—made her seem like an Immortal, completely beyond their imagination.
Knowledge of the Martial Dao was now relatively widespread among the younger generation. However, it was generally limited to levels below Innate, such as the realms of Open Force, Hidden Force, and Transcendence Realm. As for the true capabilities of Martial Artists at the Innate level and beyond, many were unclear.
"Silence!" Star Lord Greedy Wolf's indifferent voice echoed.
Her voice, like millennia-old ice, sent a chill through many students. Everyone immediately fell silent, not daring to make another sound as they looked at the stunning woman.
"You are students from China's most prestigious universities! You are the future, the hope of our nation!" Star Lord Greedy Wolf's gaze was icy as she slowly swept over the thousands in formation, speaking faintly, "Yet, all I see before me is a group of useless weaklings! Trash!!"
She spoke bluntly, without the slightest reservation!
Her words immediately stirred an uproar among the thousands of students. Many faces showed dissatisfaction, and they began to whisper indignantly among themselves.
"What the hell?! Why would she say that? Calling us useless weaklings, trash!?"
"Hmph, if we're useless, what does that make students from other schools? Garbage?"
"Even if she's a Sword Immortal, she can't talk to us like that! We're students from Beijing University, Tsinghua, and Fudan!"
As students from China's top universities, they naturally possessed a degree of pride. They were, by any common measure, outstanding talents. Wherever they went, the mere mention of their university would earn them looks of admiration. They were tired of hearing praise; their ears had practically grown calluses from it. Now, Star Lord Greedy Wolf was calling them useless—this was something they simply couldn't accept.
"Shut up!"
Star Lord Greedy Wolf barked a sharp command, her voice like a clap of thunder exploding in the students' ears!
Her voice, though containing only a minuscule trace of True Qi, felt to these ordinary students as if their skulls had been pried open and the sound forcibly poured inside. It left them dizzy and disoriented.
"Too weak. You are all truly too weak," Star Lord Greedy Wolf gritted her silver teeth, looking at the students with a frustration akin to 'hating iron for not becoming steel.' She said, "Lacking even the slightest foundation in the Martial Dao is unacceptable! I will make you stronger!
For the next half month, I am your instructor. You may address me by my codename, Greedy Wolf, or call me Instructor Ning. From this day forward, you must obey my commands! Understood?!"
Her final "Understood?!" also boomed like thunder, leaving the students reeling. Still, they mustered their strength to shout in unison.
"Understood!"
"Understood!!"
Their unified cry soared to the heavens, nearly shaking the clouds above.
Qin Heng stood within the crowd, indifferent, his lips not even moving. Instead, he was discreetly observing this member of the Myth Organization, codenamed Star Lord Greedy Wolf.
She possessed formidable Innate True Qi and had refined many Sword Boxes suffused with Evil Qi. The Martial Dao she cultivated appeared to focus on refining Evil Qi, prioritizing killing power, making her offensive capabilities exceptionally strong. It was almost comparable to the powerful Cultivation Techniques Qin Heng had encountered in his past life among the great cultivation sects of the vast Starry Sky. However, it was still somewhat inferior to the Divine Skills and Immortal Laws inherited by Ancient Divine Sects such as the Sun Temple and the Encompass Starry Pavilion.
Qin Heng mused thoughtfully, It seems that the Myth Organization, despite having obtained some legacies from Immortal Gods, is still somewhat weaker than those Ancient Divine Sects.
Within the range of his Divine Sense, there were currently no Martial Artists from Ancient Divine Sects on Penglai Island. Only Martial Artists from the Myth Organization, some Transcendents from the West, and that Japanese Semi-Saint priest who was still en route. The great opportunity on Penglai Island might not be significant enough to attract the attention of the Ancient Divine Sects.
However, this mattered little to Qin Heng. He hadn't come for the so-called great opportunity itself. Rather, he aimed to observe the unfolding changes to glean insights into the mysteries of the Supreme Law, thereby enhancing his own Dao and drawing closer to that highest realm beyond the Eternal. To best observe these changes, securing the opportunity for himself would naturally be the easiest path.
Qin Heng pondered in his heart, Currently, only the central area of Penglai Island exhibits some anomalies, though they are still very faint. It seems the critical variable lies in the impending battle between the two Semi-Saints, the Nine Heavens Mystical Maiden and Athena. The two Semi-Saints wouldn't have chosen this location for their battle without reason; it was likely connected to Penglai Island's opportunity. The Myth Organization and the military training students from the three top universities here was probably also related to this opportunity.
Qin Heng guessed inwardly, Could it be an opportunity to enhance one's physical constitution or innate talent? If so, it might touch upon the Supreme Law concerning life itself, and that could yield substantial gains.
"You! Come out!! Who allowed you to be distracted!?" Just at this moment, Star Lord Greedy Wolf—or rather, Instructor Ning—suddenly barked, pointing directly at Qin Heng, her face contorted with anger.
"Hm?" Qin Heng, feeling her gaze and voice directed at him, paused his thoughts. He looked at Star Lord Greedy Wolf and asked with a calm smile, "Is there a problem?"
Silence!
The surroundings instantly fell deathly silent!
Many classmates looked incredulously towards Qin Heng. Instructor Ning had just demonstrated such overwhelming might, yet someone actually dared to provoke her now! And he was openly defying her!
He's courting death!!
"Qin Heng, calm down! A wise man knows better than to pick a fight he can't win right now."
"Yeah, man! This woman has cultivated martial arts to the level of an Immortal!!"
Cao Yucheng and Xu Mingzhe couldn't help but warn Qin Heng, afraid that Star Lord Greedy Wolf would drag Qin Heng out for punishment. Although they knew Qin Heng had some martial arts skills, in their minds, he was no match for Star Lord Greedy Wolf, who could destroy bullets with her sword. There was simply no comparison in their eyes.
Nie Rongrong, standing in the girls' ranks, was torn between exasperation and amusement. She looked at the furious Star Lord Greedy Wolf. Do you even realize, she thought, that the person you're yelling at is the very savior you were so respectfully thanking just moments ago?
Star Lord Greedy Wolf was so furious her shapely eyebrows shot up. She hadn't expected Qin Heng to react this way. Gritting her silver teeth, she glared at him. "You think you're something special, huh? Think this makes you look cool and impressive?
Fine! Step forward! Let's see what you've got in a little spar!!"