Free Web NovelChapter 2112: Chapter 2067: Fame Spreads Far and Wide
The academy was abuzz, and in less than an hour, the entire fifth region knew about the matter.
Moreover, it even spread to the fourth region.
Because Chen Yang is native to this Realm.
And their academy has virtually never interacted with people from this Realm.
Moreover, since they were young, they’ve always heard from seniors, or adults through word-of-mouth.
This Realm is barren, and Spiritual Energy is scarce.
It simply can’t produce any powerful individuals.
With such word-of-mouth dissemination, everyone believed people from this Realm are exceedingly weak.
Yet he came and challenged Li Tian right off the bat; how could such an event not attract attention?
"Hehe, it’s interesting. I’ll check it out tomorrow and see how formidable this person from this Realm really is."
"I reckon there’s not much to see, just a clown trying to stir up attention. Do you think everyone is like Li Keba?"
"Li Keba at least spent two months preparing before challenging the three-hundredth rank; is this country bumpkin from this Realm challenging Li Tian right off the bat? Isn’t that suicide?"
While everyone was surprised and intrigued, they were extremely pessimistic about Chen Yang.
Simply because the records showed that Chen Yang is from this Realm!
This Realm is barren and cannot possibly produce any remarkable figures.
What’s more, Li Tian is one of the outstanding talents in the fourth region.
With Great Perfection in Gathering Spirit, he could even advance to the Condensation Realm soon; he’s not someone who can be casually challenged!
Nevertheless, although everyone doubted Chen Yang, they still planned to take a look tomorrow, since they had never seen anyone from this Realm.
...
Outside, the winds were tumultuous, the discussions fervent.
Yet Chen Yang, who was sitting cross-legged in his cave, knew nothing of it.
He was just diligently consolidating his foundation.
After so many days of settling, he clearly felt that his foundation had become very solid!
It’s also time for a breakthrough.
"Tomorrow then! I will defeat Li Tian tomorrow, break through, and then challenge the third region!" Chen Yang calmly made his plan.
Originally, he did not want to reveal his sharpness too early.
But since someone seeks death, he couldn’t continually hold back.
He was just unsure of whom to confront first to enter other regions.
Since Li Tian jumped out voluntarily, he couldn’t be blamed.
Quickly, the appointed time with Li Tian arrived.
This morning, the academy was very lively.
Almost all the cultivators from the fifth region came out of their caves.
They wanted to watch the spectacle, to see how powerful the newcomer from this Realm was, and how audacious, daring to challenge Li Tian, one of the top ten in the fourth region.
"Brother Chen Yang."
Chen Yang had just stepped out of his cave, and Nangong Zheng had been waiting for quite some time.
Knowing that Chen Yang would definitely challenge today, he wanted to go together.
Not just out of their personal friendship, but also because both were from this Realm, Nangong Zheng would support him on-site.
Because this battle is not only about Chen Yang’s personal grievances but also about the perception of this Realm in the Mystic Realm.
"Let’s go, let’s meet Li Tian." Chen Yang smiled without saying much.
Everything was tacitly understood.
The arena for the regional challenge was set in the academy’s central square.
Because battles on the stage were always highly anticipated, the venue was vast.
And at this time, the surroundings of the stage had already been encircled by layers upon layers, gathering an overwhelming number of students.
Conservatively estimated, there were two to three thousand people.
Most of these were from the fifth region, only a small number were from the fourth region.
"Li Tian got on stage early; it seems yesterday’s events made him angry."
"Of course, yesterday Li Tian invited Elder Bai over, who knew what happened, he lost face and couldn’t not be angry?"
"Tsk tsk, that person from this Realm is too arrogant, hasn’t he just arrived a few days ago?"
"Hehe, regardless of the days, we’re here for the show, and wonder how long it’d take for Li Tian to defeat him."
...
Discussions were rife below the stage, while Li Tian stood silently with a cold face on stage.
After a few minutes, there was a sudden stir at the scene!
Because Chen Yang arrived with Nangong Zheng.
Chen Yang’s affair from yesterday had already spread throughout the fifth region, and although people hadn’t seen Chen Yang before, they came to recognize him through inquiries.
"Wow, he really dared to come? Looks like we’re in for a good show today."
"Isn’t this suicide? I thought he just casually uttered harsh words yesterday."
The discussion grew louder, almost entirely favoring Li Tian; almost nobody believed Chen Yang would benefit from this battle.
Not only students but plenty of elders were also focusing on this battle.
"Old Xu, I didn’t expect you to bring back a hard nut from this Realm; we don’t know exactly how strong this kid is." An elder on the stage smilingly addressed Elder Xu.
This Elder Xu was the very same Elder Xu who brought Chen Yang into Cangnan Academy two days ago!
Elder Xu’s expression was grave, saying nothing.
Because at heart, he too didn’t favor Chen Yang.
Back when the academy was recruiting, he argued fiercely to venture to this Realm for recruitment.
Thus today’s battle seemingly had nothing to do with him.
In actuality, it also involved his reputation.
If Chen Yang went on stage and got crushed, he’d definitely be mocked by the other elders.
After all, many elders weren’t in favor of this Realm.
"Elder Xu, did you investigate this person’s power? What is his cultivation? Daring to challenge Li Tian?" another curious elder smilingly asked Elder Xu.
"Didn’t investigate, the Star Stone malfunctioned when I was there; I didn’t even know his talent." Elder Xu said gravely.
"You let him in without investigation? If he doesn’t meet the standards, the problem could be serious."
That elder was utterly shocked.
Hearing this, Elder Xu was also quite nervous.
Being ridiculed is one thing, but if Chen Yang’s defeat causes the academy to decide not to recruit from this Realm temporarily, then the problem becomes serious.
"Though there’s no investigation, he’s definitely up to standard, just his exact power is unclear," Elder Xu said blandly.
"Alright, hope he doesn’t lose too devastatingly." Other elders, hearing this, said no more, and shifted their gaze silently toward the stage.
Anticipating developments.
And for Chen Yang, he was boldly striding toward the stage.
He gave no response to the doubts and mockery around him.
Because the best response is always on stage.
He walked through the crowds.
Wherever he passed, the crowd made way for him.
He reached the edge of the stage unobstructed.
"Brother Chen Yang, you must win; don’t let these people look down on us from this Realm." Nangong Zheng looked tense.
They both come from this Realm, so this challenge on stage wasn’t merely a personal feud.
More importantly, it deals with the impression of people from this Realm.
"Mm." Chen Yang didn’t say much, nodded slightly, and resolutely ascended the stage.
"You really came, I admire your courage." Li Tian showed a smile.
Yet within that smile, there was always a trace of coldness.
