Luo Yu stood proudly atop the shattered arena, his whole body emanating a majestic purple aura, incomparably dignified.
In Martial University, talent is abundant, and only the truly strong are respected by everyone.
And at this moment, Luo Yu had reached the apex of Chuan Province Martial University's pyramid, overpoweringly suppressing Qin Qi and proving his strength.
All students, whether freshmen or seniors, looked at Luo Yu with burning and reverent admiration.
As for Qin Qi, who was entrapped in the sword array and sliced by the sword light, there weren't many who sympathized with him. First, everyone was clear about the course of events and knew that Qin Qi had intended to smash and belittle Xia Luo, a freshman, without regard.
Now he himself had been felled, purely reaping what he had sown.
Second, Qin Qi's demeanor was cold; he had never helped anyone in the university, always keeping others at bay, naturally failing to garner anyone's favor.
Everyone loved to witness the drama of the underdog prevailing. Luo Yu's capability to defeat Xue Can excited every single one of them.
Especially the group of freshmen who felt honored and proud.
So, seniors think they're impressive?
In our cohort of freshmen, there are also those who can stand up for us and smack you down.
What about it?
Still think you're unbeatable?
Many freshmen were already laughing heartily in their hearts.
Of course, there were those who cried; senior Bai Feng's cry was one of deep sorrow, with tears and snot flowing freely, regretting his past actions.
Regretting that he hadn't cultivated a good relationship with Luo Yu, for with just a slight favor from him, he could have had enough to feast upon lavishly.
"I've been such a fool!"
"I missed the greatest opportunity of my life."
"I deserve to die!!!"
Bai Feng's crying confused the surrounding seniors, until Li Heizi quietly explained beside them, "My brother Bai Feng was responsible for receiving this Xiao Luo student when the semester started."
He didn't continue his words, but everyone around understood what had happened, and sympathy filled their eyes.
Understanding why Bai Feng was weeping so bitterly.
"Youth is to be respected, youth is indeed to be respected," Yang Cang and other instructors repeatedly exclaimed as Luo Yu's display of battle strength today was just too astonishing.
Could one say that Qin Qi wasn't strong?
Certainly not.
Exceptionally strong.
At his age in the twenties, to be able to practice to the First-Grade Late Stage and exhibit strength comparable to the First Rank Summit, he was truly a rare talent of his era.
Especially since not long ago, he had slain nine of the Nine Great First-Rates and countless lower-grade martial artists abroad, his battle power was indeed terrifying.
Yet, he was still decisively defeated by Xia Luo, a freshman.
"Sister Zhen, this is too exaggerated," Bai Xiao'e said with her cherry lips agape, unable to recover her senses for a long while.
"Indeed," the woman in ancient attire nodded, then said, "But aren't your sympathies a bit misplaced? Your club president is about to be sliced alive by the sword array."
Bai Xiao'e pursed her lips, "He never gave me a kind look, and I don't owe him any favors. On the other hand, Godchild Luo Yu has shown me great kindness. I know where my loyalties lie."
"Brother Xia!"
Shi Kai flickered and appeared atop the arena; with that address of 'Brother Xia', he thoroughly disconcerted the surrounding Martial University students.
"Damn! I've seen teachers being called brothers, but the president being called brother, that's too awesome."
"I'm stunned, our so traditional president is actually calling Xia Luo 'brother'?"
"That's the advantage of being powerful, huh? Even the president shows such respect."
Luo Yu asked, "What brings the president here?"
Shi Kai hesitated before speaking. He wanted to plead for mercy on behalf of Qin Qi, not wanting to see such a promising young man die here, and he was also worried about the Qin Family's wrathful retaliation afterward.
But he feared his interjection might be taken as disrespect by Luo Yu, thereby hastening Qin Qi's demise.
Caught in a dilemma, he struggled to find words.
Luo Yu's lips curved into a smile.
"No need for more words."
"I understand the president's intentions. Out of respect for calling me 'brother,' I'll give face."
Shi Kai was somewhat surprised, not expecting Luo Yu to respond so quickly and not be impulsive like typical youth.
Instead, he spoke and acted very maturely.
He truly feared that Luo Yu would not hold back at all and would finish Qin Qi off right there.
"Recall!"
Luo Yu extended his hand.
"Whirl!"
The simplified Slay-Immortal Sword Array instantly disassembled, the Ancient Zhuxian Sword retracting all its killing intent and flying back into Luo Yu's palm, vanishing from the sight of all.
"Boom!"
Qin Qi crashed to the ground, his flesh shredded and not one part of him unscathed, covered in sword wounds, having completely turned into a bloody figure.
A pool of blood quickly formed beneath him.
Wu Tiansong stared at Qin Qi, who was unconscious or possibly dead, his eyes void of spirit. His mental pillar had collapsed, and his mind roared incessantly.
Tu Fei was injured while trying to rescue someone and no one dared to help him.
One by one, the usually high-and-mighty members of the student council were now all silent, and some had even started to quietly retreat to the back of the crowd, pulling off their black uniforms.
Shi Kai gave a respectful hand gesture towards Luo Yu, "Brother Xia's magnanimity is appreciated; this old fellow owes you a big favor."
"If anyone owes anyone, it's that old guy's grandson who owes, not the president," Luo Yu shook his head.
He couldn't possibly execute Qin Qi in front of the president; that would be a slap in the face for Shi Kai, and afterwards, Shi Kai might no longer command any respect within Chuan Province Martial University.
Most importantly, Luo Yu had far-reaching considerations.
If he killed Qin Qi here, it might set a precedent that could lead to internecine strife within Great Xia.
Internal conflicts were nothing to boast about.
Defeating foreign enemies, now that was the mark of a true hero.
However...
Luo Yu always remembered grudges, and this matter wouldn't be so magnanimously settled, even though he had not suffered much.