Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”What’s going on? This... this is impossible!”

Seeing Zhou Tao sent flying while Yang Xiao was completely unharmed, the expressions of the many Tutors present changed drastically.

Especially since they saw what happened.

Just now, Yang Xiao hadn’t attacked at all. He had simply allowed Zhou Tao to make a move, to grab for him.

And him? He had just taken an ordinary step forward.

Just like the countless steps he had taken before.

Standard.

Without the slightest trace of flashiness.

But it was this very step.

This utterly ordinary step.

Just a lean forward, a single stride, and a bump that should have held no power whatsoever.

And Zhou Tao, the Advanced Student from Star God Academy at the Peak of the Sixth Layer of the Great Divine Power Realm, was sent flying backward.

This scene.

To everyone watching.

It was simply too incredible to believe!

”No, that can’t be his own strength! No one in the Small Divine Ability Realm could possess such power, especially not power from just walking! Someone... someone else must have interfered!”

Someone didn’t believe it.

And clearly, they were not the only one.

Many people turned their gazes to Nangong Tianling.

They felt...

...this must be Nangong Tianling’s doing.

What’s more...

...some Tutors at the Demigod Peak Level had already begun to use their power to lock onto Nangong Tianling.

Although their strength was no match for Nangong Tianling’s.

But each of them was on the verge of becoming a True God. With so many of them, it would be impossible for Nangong Tianling to play any tricks in secret.

Not to mention.

This scene had already attracted the attention of the Elder Level figures inside.

A few of the Elders’ gazes had also subtly fallen upon Nangong Tianling. This way, even if the Tutors couldn’t stop her subtle moves...

...these Elders definitely could.

For a moment.

Everyone felt...

...that Nangong Tianling would no longer be able to make any sneaky moves.

And right at this moment.

Nangong Tianling’s expression also changed slightly.

This instantly made those who suspected her even more certain that she was the one who had secretly acted when Yang Xiao sent Zhou Tao flying.

They smiled faintly to themselves.

Even Lin Yuantu, the Quasi True God, sent a secret message to Zhou Tao.

Telling him not to worry.

And to attack Yang Xiao again.

To avenge his previous humiliation.

As for this...

...Yang Xiao paid it no mind.

Still acting like a simpleton, he continued to barge his way toward Yun’Er’s location.

His pace did not change.

His speed did not change.

It was as if nothing had just happened.

Such an attitude...

...made many people feel surprised and suspicious.

Of course, more than that, it elicited mockery.

”This kid probably still thinks Nangong Tianling can help him.”

”That’s right. With so many Tutors and even Elders watching, what can a mere new True God do, even if she has the title of Dean? Everyone knows that in Star God Academy, Dean Xing Hanzi is the one who really calls the shots.”

These people discussed amongst themselves.

But no one else stepped forward to block Yang Xiao.

Because Zhou Tao...

...was still alive.

He represented Tutor Lin Yuantu, one of the top figures among the Tutors. As long as his man hadn’t fallen, how could anyone else step up and steal the spotlight?

Wouldn’t that be a slap in the face to Lin Yuantu?

So, even though many felt that Yang Xiao was doomed this time, their eyes were still fixed on Zhou Tao, who had been knocked away and had been lying motionless on the ground for a while.

Perhaps it was because of Lin Yuantu’s words, or maybe he was only just now recovering.

Zhou Tao, who was lying face down on the ground...

...moved.

”Look, Zhou Tao is getting up.”

Soon, everyone saw Zhou Tao, who had been on the ground moments ago, shake his head and climb to his feet.

It was just that he now cut a rather sorry figure.

His originally pristine Bright Moon Robe, which gave him an extraordinary air, was now stained with mud and torn in several places. His expression had also become savage.

Gone was his previous elegant demeanor and the pride of an Advanced Student.

He stared fixedly at Yang Xiao.

But he didn’t immediately move forward.

There was a hint of fear in his eyes.

After all, as an Advanced Student and an expert at the Peak of the Sixth Layer of the Great Divine Power Realm, Zhou Tao still had some rationality and cunning. Even though Tutor Lin Yuantu had messaged him that it was all Nangong Tianling’s secret work, he still felt hesitant.

Because...

...the force seemed to have come from this frail-looking kid.

Naturally, he felt some hesitation.

But when he saw that Yang Xiao still didn’t even intend to glance at him, any cunning or composure he had vanished in an instant.

He was completely infuriated by Yang Xiao’s attitude.

”Damn you! Don’t think you can do whatever you want just because someone is helping you! Today, I, Zhou Tao, will risk it all! I challenge you to a life-and-death duel! Do you dare?”

Zhou Tao roared.

Unfortunately.

Just like before.

Yang Xiao acted as if he hadn’t heard a thing.

He ignored him.

And continued walking forward.

Zhou Tao’s fury soared.

He gave a cold laugh.

A brilliant light erupted from his body and shot into the sky, sweeping the area with a terrifying aura. Then, his entire person charged toward Yang Xiao.

This time.

He used no techniques.

He simply rushed at Yang Xiao.

But all the power in his body was completely condensed.

In particular, the Star Divine Aspect he had successfully cultivated had completely fused with his body. It was no exaggeration to say that at this moment, Zhou Tao was no longer a creature of flesh and blood. After fusing with the Star Divine Aspect and charging at Yang Xiao with such speed...

...it wouldn’t be an overstatement to call him a Treasure Weapon.

If he were allowed to connect with the hit...

...forget about someone in the Small Divine Ability Realm; even an expert in the Great Divine Power Realm, or even someone at the Peak of the Great Divine Power Realm stronger than Zhou Tao, would...

...have to dodge if they didn’t want to suffer mutual destruction.

But Yang Xiao...

...still seemed completely oblivious.

He continued walking toward the courtyard where Yun’Er was.

This scene...

...instantly made many people frown.

But it was quickly followed by contemptuous sneers.

”He still dares to be so arrogant? Does this kid really think Nangong Tianling can still help him this time?”

”Impossible. Look at Nangong Tianling’s face; it’s turned quite ugly. Besides, she hasn’t moved a muscle this entire time. She’s clearly been locked down by the auras of the Tutors and doesn’t dare to act recklessly. There’s no way she can help this kid again.”

”So you’re saying he really is just a simpleton? Or maybe Nangong Tianling didn’t tell him?”

”Yes, that must be it.”

Amid the discussions.

Zhou Tao had already closed in on Yang Xiao.

And this time.

Just like the last time.

Yang Xiao was just as oblivious.

Still, it was one step, one lean, forward, meeting Zhou Tao head-on.

Just as...

...the two were about to collide.

Many of the onlookers revealed expressions of schadenfreude, ready to enjoy the show.

Meanwhile, Nangong Tianling, in the distance, also showed a playful expression at that moment.

She was instantly noticed by the Tutors who were watching her closely.

In their hearts, they couldn’t help but feel a little puzzled.

’Could it be that this woman has some other trick up her sleeve?’

But the thought had barely formed...

...when a CRACK was heard.

A figure.

Flew out.

The direction.

Was still back toward the academy.

And that meant.

The one sent flying was, once again, Zhou Tao.

But... was that possible?

Evidently.

It was a fact.

So, no matter how calm the Tutors present were...

...at this moment...

...they all shot to their feet.

Even some of the True God Elders deeper within...

...also turned their attention over.

Only this time.

Their gazes were no longer on Nangong Tianling.

But on Yang Xiao.

For the first time, they were truly paying attention to this little fellow who didn’t look strong at all.

Under the scrutiny of so many gazes...

...especially with True God Level experts among them...

...even a Demigod Peak existence would probably feel their heart waver and their expression grow uneasy.

Just like a moment ago.

Nangong Tianling, a True God, had seemed to be affected.

But Yang Xiao...

...still continued forward, step by step.

Without the slightest change from before.

Seeing this.

Instantly.

Everyone watching him...

...felt an inexplicable chill rise in their hearts.

’This kid!’

’He’s not simple at all!’