When Xiao Tianyang and Oscar arrived at the school gate, they saw two groups facing off against each other.
One group, of course, was the students of Shrek Academy.
The other side consisted of students wearing the uniforms of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. Each of them held their heads high, exuding an air of arrogance, as if someone owed them money.
Without even needing to confirm their identities, just by their expressions alone, Xiao Tianyang felt the urge to step forward and teach them a lesson.
At that moment, a figure stumbled and fell to the ground, his chest heaving heavily, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. It was a student from Shrek Academy.
Simultaneously, a girl from the opposing crowd stepped forward, holding a crab apple in her hand. A soft light emanated from it, and the next moment, it fell upon the injured student, alleviating his wounds for the time being.
"That seems to be the support-type soul master from the Emperor Team, Nine Heart Begonia!" Oscar whispered beside him.
"I'm not blind yet, I can recognize her," Xiao Tianyang retorted, rolling his eyes before shifting his gaze to a man standing in the open space between the two groups.
This person was tall and robust, with thick arms and a broad waist. If one ignored his slightly youthful face, his nearly two-meter-tall frame alone was enough to showcase his strength.
Of course, this referred to his frontal combat capability and raw power.
As for other aspects, they were likely lacking.
After all, individuals like him excelled in one extreme—strength.
Strength was strength, but it came at the cost of speed.
Speed was speed, and the means of attack compensated for quality with quantity.
Both had their advantages and disadvantages. It was impossible to determine who was stronger or weaker, but one shortcoming was glaringly obvious.
Once such a person encountered a soul master who countered their style, there was almost no chance of turning the tables.
It would be a pure massacre.
"Hmph, I heard you have a supposedly powerful guy here named Xiao Tianyang!"
The young man strutted around, then glanced disdainfully at the fallen student. "Don't let a weakling like this come out and embarrass himself. I could beat him with one hand!"
"I'll fight you!" A student stepped forward, equally strong but slightly inferior to the opponent.
"Who are you?" the boy asked, crossing his arms arrogantly.
The student replied with neither humility nor arrogance, "A student of Blue Tyrant Academy, Tai Long!"
"So, it's Tai Long," Xiao Tianyang thought to himself. "It seems he won't lose too quickly. He just wants to hold out for a while, but I'm afraid he won't be able to."
It was worth noting that Tai Long also followed the path of extreme strength.
And compared to this boy, his approach might be even more extreme.
However, apart from the difference in soul power levels, the most significant gap between the two lay in physical fitness.
On this point, no one in Shrek Academy, including Yu Xiaogang, held an opinion like Xiao Tianyang's.
Just by looking at the boy, Xiao Tianyang could tell he had undergone special physical training.
Of course, it couldn't compare to the Shrek Seven Monsters in terms of strength.
But compared to the surrounding students, even Tai Long, it was more than enough.
After exchanging names, the two quickly began their fight.
It was then that Xiao Tianyang finally learned the boy's name—Alande. He wasn't from any city on the Douluo Continent but was a foreign barbarian from the wilderness!
This also explained why his physical fitness was so exceptional.
Born in a primitive environment, he had drunk blood since childhood and survived in harsh conditions.
Even without deliberate training, his physical fitness would naturally surpass that of children raised in cities.
The two fought for hundreds of rounds. In the end, Alande sent Tai Long flying with a pair of iron fists.
The outcome was similar to the previous student's, except Tai Long wasn't beaten to the point of bleeding.
Tai Long staggered back, about to fall, when suddenly he felt a palm on his back, steadying him. At the same time, a warm sensation spread through his body.
"What kind of soul ring configuration is this?!" The students from Heaven Dou Imperial Academy erupted in exclamations.
Tai Long turned around and saw Xiao Tianyang standing behind him, smiling.
"Who are you?" Tai Long asked instinctively.
"Xiao Tianyang, the one you're looking for," Xiao Tianyang replied, his gaze fixed on the group opposite.
"So, you're Xiao Tianyang," Tai Long muttered, stunned. But when he lowered his head and saw the three soul rings floating above Xiao Tianyang's body, his eyes twitched.
What kind of soul ring configuration was this?!
"Although I was prepared before coming here, I couldn't help but be shocked when I actually saw it," Alande said, raising his hand and pointing at Xiao Tianyang. "I challenge you here today. Do you dare to accept?"
Tai Long, now recovered from his injuries, stepped aside.
At the same time, Xiao Tianyang stood up and asked, "This isn't a question of daring or not. But why should I accept your challenge? You need to give me a reason, right?"
This question caught Alande off guard.
Seeing the other party speechless, Xiao Tianyang pressed on, "Could it be that we've met before and have some grudge?"
"No," Alande shook his head.
"Then do I have something you want, and you're here to take it?" Xiao Tianyang asked again.
"Not at all," Alande replied, scratching his head.
Xiao Tianyang couldn't help but smile secretly.
This guy was all brawn and no brains, easily flustered in just a few sentences.
And there was no trace of the earlier arrogance. It seemed he had been putting on a front.
But who had sent him to do this?
Thinking of this, Xiao Tianyang's playful mood sobered slightly.
Things were not as simple as they appeared on the surface.
"Alande, you're not cut out for this."
At that moment, a young man stepped out from the crowd. He wore a luxurious robe and, though not particularly handsome, exuded an air of superiority.
"We're here for a challenge, nothing more. There's no need for all this unnecessary talk."
"Who are you?" Xiao Tianyang asked, though he already had a guess in mind.
"Xue Qinghe."
"So, it's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince," Xiao Tianyang said, the corners of his mouth curling slightly as he cupped his hands in greeting.
The playfulness in his eyes didn't escape Xue Qinghe's notice.
"This guy must have recognized me. Otherwise, why would he have such an expression?" Qian Renxue thought to herself, feeling a mix of resentment and an inexplicable emotion she couldn't quite place.
Back when they had faced each other in the Great Soul Arena of Suotuo City, even though she had been in disguise, by then, there were no secrets between them.
Xiao Tianyang knew the other party's identity—at least in terms of gender.
As for Qian Renxue, it was impossible for her to reveal her true identity.
After all, it was unthinkable for that woman to admit to the world that she had a daughter.
But now, even with her face changed and transformed into Xue Qinghe, Xiao Tianyang had recognized her at a glance.
At this moment, while she felt a hint of resentment, an indescribable emotion also stirred within her heart—though she deliberately suppressed it.
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