Nine Revolutions Star Transformation

Chapter 77: Chapter 77: The Overbearing Ouyang Hong

Chu Linfeng swiftly surpassed many people with a swift afterimage, heading directly towards the site of the incident.

”Ouyang Hong, do you have no shame? Others don’t like you, yet you cling on stubbornly. Damn it, don’t you know what it means to be embarrassed?”

”Niu Tian, have you forgotten yesterday’s lesson? You dare to come forward again today. I wouldn’t mind giving you a few more bruises.”

At Celestial Dragon Academy, fights between general students are usually ignored to stimulate enthusiasm and help improve strength. The academy sometimes even supports this behavior.

Both normal and premium classes have a dedicated place for sparring—the Sparring Platform, and another place called the Life and Death Platform.

The Sparring Platform is the place for students to test each other’s strength.

The Life and Death Platform is for those with deep animosity, to the point where only one can survive. The one who steps onto this platform can only leave if they’re the last one standing, while the other naturally dies.

”Ouyang Hong, cut the crap. Yesterday, I was careless, and you injured me. Today, I’ll show you my strength!” Niu Tian said angrily, feeling ashamed by Ouyang Hong’s public mention of his defeat.

Lin Ruoxi’s expression was calm as she glanced at Niu Tian and then Ouyang Hong, smiling as she said, ”Niu Tian, there’s no need to fuss with this kind of person. Just because he entered Celestial Dragon Academy before us doesn’t make him superior. I, Miss Lin, look down on him. Let’s wait until Lin Feng comes out.”

As for Chu Linfeng’s whereabouts, Lin Ruoxi specifically inquired with the dean and found out he was practicing in the Star Chamber. But even after several days, it’s unclear where he got so many Star Stones for consumption.

”Lin Ruoxi, you don’t know what’s good for you. My big brother taking a fancy to you is your fortune. Many female students are eager to cozy up to my big brother but haven’t had the chance!” said a student beside Ouyang Hong.

”Haha, I, Miss Lin, am not interested, or perhaps he’s not worthy. To be my man, he needs to measure up, and frankly, he doesn’t even hold a candle,” Lin Ruoxi said, smiling at Ouyang Hong.

Ouyang Hong was infuriated by Lin Ruoxi’s dismissive comment, and he retorted, ”Don’t think you’re so grand. I’ve heard you and that Chu Linfeng are quite close. Consider yourself lucky that I’m interested in you; otherwise, who knows if you’re still untouched, daring to look down on me.”

As more and more onlookers gathered, many cast curious looks at Lin Ruoxi, with doubts about her chastity brewing in their eyes.

The anger returned to Lin Ruoxi’s stunning face after a long absence, ”Rogue, you’re asking for death!”

The Sea of Flowers was instantly conjured, launching an attack directly towards Ouyang Hong, unmindful of possibly injuring other spectators.

Seeing Lin Ruoxi dare to attack him, Ouyang Hong appeared indifferent, ”You think you can harm me? Today I’ll make you understand what true strength is.”

Ouyang Hong had given up on Lin Ruoxi by now. Her repeated rejections shamed his reputation, especially when so many female students in the regular class were eager to throw themselves at him, yet she maintained her holier-than-thou attitude.

Casually swinging a palm attack, it seemed simple but was brimming with Star Power. Since he couldn’t have her, he had to make her suffer just to satisfy his own anger, showing no tender mercy at all.

Lin Ruoxi saw that although Ouyang Hong’s palm seemed ordinary, his attack power was tremendous. After releasing the Sea of Flowers, she hurriedly stepped back several paces.

”Boom!” The Star Sword Qi from the Sea of Flowers collided with the opponent’s palm force, creating a powerful surge of energy between the two.

Even though Lin Ruoxi retreated a few steps, the rebound force still made her step back several more, her chest heaving as she glared angrily at her opponent.

But Ouyang Hong stood motionless, his disdainful expression glaringly arrogant.

”Haha! With your strength, you dare look down on me? Do you think just because you’re pretty, you’re so extraordinary? If I can’t have you, then no one else will!”

Lin Ruoxi was secretly shocked. Her mastery of the Sea of Flowers had reached new heights, absorbing the Star Power from the Star Stones and reaching the Ninth Level of the Black Tortoise Realm. Combined with the power of Earth Tier Martial Skills, her attack power should match the First Level of the Earth Martial Realm.

But the opponent easily neutralized it, truly proving the strength of the top student in the regular class wasn’t simple.

Niu Tian hurriedly checked on Lin Ruoxi and said, ”Are you okay? That bastard, he’s inhuman!”

”I’m fine. The strength of the Third Level of the Earth Martial Realm is indeed beyond our reach. It’s best not to provoke such people,” Lin Ruoxi replied, knowing Niu Tian’s character would make him stand up for her.

As expected, after ensuring Lin Ruoxi was okay, Niu Tian charged at Ouyang Hong, ”Bullying a woman, is that the extent of your ability? I’ll teach you a lesson today!”

”Really? Are you taking it to the Sparring Platform or the Life and Death Platform?” Ouyang Hong smirked, not considering Niu Tian a threat.

”Nowhere! Right here!” Niu Tian shouted, throwing a punch directly.

This punch was driven by Niu Tian’s anger. To him, Chu Linfeng was a friend, and in his absence, as his fiancé was being bullied, Niu Tian felt it was his duty to stand up for her, even if he wasn’t a match for the opponent.

”Not bad. This punch actually has the sound of Wind Thunder, possibly with the attack power of the Second Level of the Earth Martial Realm. But it’s a pity you encountered me today!” Ouyang Hong said, casually throwing his own punch.

This punch was as mild as before, yet the Star Power within it was even stronger than the palm attack against Lin Ruoxi. Even off the Life and Death Platform, severely injuring an opponent was permissible.

Often, the Sparring Platform is more a symbol than anything; students with conflicts rarely go there unless it’s for special occasions, like a title contention or a contest.

Niu Tian was confident in his punch and muttered to himself, ”You belittle me, but this punch will teach you a lesson.”

The Star Powers on both fists clashed instantly, ”Boom!” Another resounding explosion echoed around them.

Niu Tian felt a massive counterattack force, involuntarily flying backward and sprawling a few meters away.

”Overestimating your own strength! You think you can strut in front of me with the power of the Earth Martial Realm, First Level? You’re courting death!” Ouyang Hong declared, creating an afterimage as he approached Niu Tian.

Niu Tian slowly got up from the ground, a trickle of red at the corner of his mouth, and his fist arm trembled uncontrollably, ”You sneaky bastard!” he said, looking at his opponent with disbelief.

”Against you? You’re not even worth it! Today I’ll make you pay a little for your bravery!” Ouyang Hong said, launching another punch.

At such a close range, it was impossible for Niu Tian to dodge. His only choice was to meet the attack head-on, though his hastily thrown punch was limited in power.

Just when everyone believed Niu Tian was about to suffer severe injuries, a swift afterimage appeared at the last moment, whisking him away from his original position...