The crowd was surprised that before the competition even began, the two sides had already started bickering, with palpable tension in the air.
Naturally, almost everyone sided with Du Mubai.
"How dare they challenge Teacher Du Mubai? Langya Academy has gotten too arrogant."
"Not only Langya Academy, but that Ji Mo is even more presumptuous, shamelessly daring to provoke the renowned Master Du Mubai."
"That's right, we'll have to see how Weiyang Palace teaches Langya Academy a lesson later."
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The surrounding crowd, overwhelmingly fans of Weiyang Palace, all spoke with mockery towards Langya.
They even belittled Ji Mo to the lowest degree.
In their eyes, Du Mubai was the bright moon in the sky, while Ji Mo wasn't even a firefly, merely a clown.
Ji Mo paid no mind to the surrounding discussions and ridicule.
However, Lin Mengmeng, Xuanyang, and Wang Wenjian couldn't stand it, their eyes burning with anger.
They could tolerate insults directed at themselves, but they could not bear to see their teacher insulted in such a manner.
Weiyang Palace, was it? They would make them pay a bloody price later.
The elders from the other brother academies exchanged glances, seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes. They had been in education for over a hundred years, yet this was the first time they had witnessed students so devoted to a teacher.
If nothing else, based on the students' reverence for Ji Mo, it was likely that no one in the entire Southern Domain, or even the Xuanling Realm, could match him.
Although Du Mubai was skilled in teaching students, his reputation was not good, with many criticizing his moral conduct as a teacher.
"Miss Song, your Langya has truly found a treasure. A teacher as outstanding as Mr. Ji is probably nowhere else to be found in the entire Southern Domain."
These elders secretly said to Song Wei Qian, expressing their envy.
Song Wei Qian was extremely pleased, finding this even more delightful than praise directed at herself.
She thought to herself, not just the Southern Domain, but the entire world wouldn't find another like him.
The competition began.
At the referee's signal, both sides began to send their students onto the stage.
Langya Academy, as usual, had their leader, Lin Mengmeng, take the lead.
Du Mubai revealed a smug smile, just as he had predicted.
Know yourself and your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles.
Though he was confident, he wasn't overly arrogant. He had done his homework before the match, thoroughly investigating the backgrounds of Langya's three students and already formulating countermeasures.
"Meijuan, it's up to you."
Du Mubai sent out a female student, a trump card specifically deployed against Lin Mengmeng.
"Town Heaven Tyrant Body? I will let everyone clearly see that so-called special bloodline possessors are still no match for me."
The student named Wu Meijuan looked down on everyone.
Not only her expression but also her gaze conveyed disdain for all.
This was because the girl was peculiar, her eyes completely white, even her pupils were white.
"Is this female student from Weiyang Palace human? She looks so eerie."
Someone saw Wu Meijuan's appearance and shivered, their soul trembling.
"I heard she's a mixed-blood of human and demon. I don't know which race she's mixed with, but she feels very unusual. Even I feel scared."
A cultivator at the early stage of the Spirit Emperor realm said.
Considering Wu Meijuan was only at the peak of the Spirit Saint realm, yet she could make him feel as if he was facing a formidable enemy, it was evident she was indeed extraordinary.
"Miss Song, I've finally met someone who can roll her eyes better than you."
Ji Mo exclaimed in wonder, finding the female student opposite him very interesting, as if she were rolling her eyes at everyone.
Song Wei Qian narrowed her eyes, giving Ji Mo a death glare and rolling her eyes fiercely, making one's scalp tingle.
A chill ran down Ji Mo's spine, and he quickly corrected himself, "Of course, you are more beautiful. She naturally cannot compare to you."
Only then did Song Wei Qian shift her gaze to the battle stage, her mood becoming tense.
She also felt that this Wu Meijuan was problematic.
"Lin Mengmeng, I know your background. You've awakened the special physique, the Town Heaven Tyrant Body. You must be very proud of this, thinking that having a special physique allows you to be high and mighty, looking down on everyone."
Wu Meijuan looked down at Lin Mengmeng with contempt, her heart filled with excitement.
To defeat a special physique possessor in front of so many people, the thought alone made her incredibly thrilled.
Moreover, this was a rare opportunity to make a name for herself, so she had to perform well.
Hearing Wu Meijuan's words, Lin Mengmeng tilted her little head, her face full of question marks.
Was the other party sure she wasn't talking about herself?
You have no pupils, only whites of your eyes, looking down on everyone. Clearly, you are the one looking down on everyone else.
"As expected, 'great teachers produce great disciples.' What kind of person teaches what kind of student."
Ji Mo was somewhat speechless. What kind of students did Du Mubai teach? They were all equally shameless.
Our Mengmeng has always been pure and low-key; when was she ever arrogant?
"You're speechless after I exposed you in public, aren't you?"
Seeing Lin Mengmeng remain silent, Wu Meijuan became incredibly smug, believing her words had struck a nerve.
The reason she said these things to Lin Mengmeng was, firstly, to belittle her opponent and elevate herself.
Secondly, it was to provoke Lin Mengmeng, disrupt her state of mind, and then unleash her divine abilities.
The Town Heaven Tyrant Body was extremely powerful, one of the ten strongest special physiques in the world.
Upon reaching the great accomplishment realm, it possessed the supreme power to seal all things in the world.
Lin Mengmeng had already mastered some of the Town Heaven Tyrant Body's might, and within a certain range, she could seal the flow of spiritual energy within a cultivator's body.
If it were a direct confrontation, Wu Meijuan would not be Lin Mengmeng's match at all.
Therefore, she had to resort to some tricks.
Although this behavior was despicable, it had to be said that Wu Meijuan indeed had some substance, possessing deep cunning.
"Truly foolish. Lin Mengmeng actually fell into Meijuan's trap so easily. The outcome is already decided."
Du Mubai sneered, certain that Wu Meijuan had secured victory.
Seeing Lin Mengmeng dazed, Wu Meijuan decisively launched her attack.
She began to roll her eyes.
Yes, that's right, she was literally rolling her eyes.
Her stark white eyeballs spun wildly like glass beads, emitting radiant light and spewing out runes. Simultaneously, a powerful and unparalleled mental energy surged forth, sweeping towards Lin Mengmeng.
She primarily cultivated mental attacks and was most skilled in pupil techniques.
As Wu Meijuan's eyes opened and closed, the sun and moon seemed to fall, mountains and rivers shattered, depicting a scene of great destruction.
The terrifying mental impact was like a tidal wave, her gaze like two divine rainbows charging towards Lin Mengmeng.
Even the Emperor-level referee on the stage quickly flew into the air, keeping a safe distance, fearing being caught in the backlash.
This showed how terrifying her move was.
Lin Mengmeng had no time to react, her gaze vacant, motionless.
As if unable to withstand the mental impact, she had fallen into boundless, terrifying illusions.
Her consciousness might even be damaged, leading to idiocy.
"I thought you would struggle for a while longer, but it seems I overestimated you. You couldn't hold on even for a moment."
Wu Meijuan revealed a triumphant smile, not expecting victory to come so quickly.
She strode up to Lin Mengmeng, tilted her chin high, and said with a laugh, "Too weak, easily defeated. Defeating a trash like you offers no sense of accomplishment."
She slowly raised her palm, intending to slap Lin Mengmeng's beautiful face, not minding to humiliate her maliciously before defeating her.
After all, Du Mubai had given the order to teach these people from Langya Academy a lesson.
Just then.
Lin Mengmeng moved.