Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 295: Yielding with a Bow

Chapter 295: Chapter 295: Yielding with a Bow

"Why?"

Xu Lin asked.

Ling Chen smiled faintly, a confident glow emanating from his eyes: "We must look to the long term. How could we possibly be confined by a mere King Star and General Star Academic Palace?"

Xu Lin was momentarily taken aback.

While he was still thinking about competing with the young geniuses, Ling Chen had already started to set his sights on the entire Great Xia Dynasty.

This was a difference in vision.

The ultimate goal of the Dark Night was to overthrow the rule of the Great Xia Royal Family.

And the pillar of the heavens for the Great Xia Royal Family was King You, Xia Jiuyou.

Only if King You falls, will the Great Xia Royal Family turn to ruins.

As the Dark Night Son, Ling Chen’s final adversary would be King You.

From this perspective, Ling Chen’s vision was many times higher than his.

Seeing Xu Lin silent, Ling Chen continued: "You should understand the talent of my Spirit Art. We both come from there, and when it comes to Spirit Art, I will not hold anything back from you."

At these words, a flicker of surprise and joy crossed Xu Lin’s eyes.

Ling Chen was an existence that could even perform superior Heavenly Spirit Techniques.

If he could guide his Cultivation without reservation, it would be of great benefit to him.

Additionally, the General Star Academic Palace, ranked alongside the King Star Academic Palace, would not be far behind in terms of teaching resources.

"Alright! I agree to your terms!"

Xu Lin finally made his decision.

The two talked a bit more before Ling Chen returned to his room, satisfied.

Xu Lin possessed the Shadow Spirit Body, which made him an exceptional fit for spying and assassination.

This was why Ling Chen had gone to persuade Xu Lin.

Perhaps in the future, this person could prove to be of great assistance to him.

...

The next day.

The Eight Palaces Combat Tournament continued.

Today was the fifth day of the competition.

True Martial Academy’s opponent was Heavenly Sound Academy.

The team leader of Heavenly Sound Academy was Shen Xiao.

He was already an honorary student of King Star Academy.

He harbored extreme apprehension towards Ling Chen.

Even Jiang Wusheng from the Jiang Family, who had increased his Cultivation by a tier using Forbidden Techniques, was slain by Ling Chen’s sword.

Furthermore, Ling Chen declared yesterday that he would show no mercy to honorary students of King Star Academy.

And as a disciple of the Arrow God, even after the genius of the Jiang Family was killed, no explanation was sought; instead, they had to offer a Jiang Family Elder’s ring and an arm.

How could he dare to face Ling Chen in battle?

Thus, Shen Xiao wisely chose to admit defeat.

No one ridiculed Shen Xiao’s choice; instead, they felt it was expected.

Ling Chen’s strength was simply too awe-inspiring, and tales of his legend were spreading throughout Taiyi Mansion.

It was not shameful to concede to such an outstanding and exceptional genius.

The following three bouts were almost without any highlights.

Originally, the match between Taiyi Academy and Taiwu Academy was much anticipated.

However, Taiwu Academy’s former team leader, Jiang Wusheng, perished at the hands of Ling Chen yesterday, leaving no one to compete with Taiyi Academy’s team leader Lin Fuyao, so the current team leader Wang Pan, despite his best efforts, still fell to Lin Fuyao.

The other two matches.

One was Xuantian Academy against Netherworld Academy, which naturally turned into an overwhelming victory.

The other was Tianluo against Mighty Martial Academy.

This match was between two of the weaker academies and also lacked highlights.

After all, after witnessing the terrifying battle between Jiang Wusheng and Ling Chen, no one was really interested in a fight between candidates whose strength was at most in the late stage of the Primordial Pill Realm.

In the end, Mighty Martial Academy emerged more skilled and claimed victory.

On the sixth day of the competition.

True Martial Academy faced Taiyi Academy.

Unsurprisingly, Taiyi Academy also chose to admit defeat.

On the seventh day.

True Martial Academy’s opponent was the powerful Xuantian Academy.

Everyone was eagerly anticipating what they thought would be an exciting showdown.

But to everyone’s astonishment, Xuantian Academy also chose to admit defeat.

"What is Xuantian Academy doing?"

"Holy smokes, just the mention of Ling Chen and the people of Xuantian Academic Palace are shaking in their boots?"

"After this, Xuantian Academic Palace better not shamelessly declare themselves as the number one academy anymore? A bunch of cowards afraid to fight!"

Many were disgruntled.

However, quite a few held the opposite opinion.

"A bunch of armchair strategists, what do they know?"

"Exactly. Xuantian Academic Palace is clearly saving their strength for tomorrow’s final battle for the championship seat against True Martial Academy."

"That’s right, Xuantian Academic Palace had six wins out of six fights before this, and with this defeat, they’re still in second place, qualifying for the finals. There’s absolutely no need to clash with True Martial Academy now!"

"Yeah, this is the smart move! What do those idiots understand?"

Seven days later, the first round of the point-based competition of the Eight Palaces Martial Arts Meet came to an end.

True Martial Academy ranked first with a proud record of seven victories in seven battles!

Xuantian Academic Palace with six victories and one loss ranked second.

Tomorrow would be the day when Xuantian Academic Palace and True Martial Academy would duke it out for the championship.

Who could have imagined that True Martial Academy would make it to the final battle and also lead Xuantian Academic Palace in terms of performance?

The next day.

By the Star Luo River, it was a sea of people.

The noise was so loud it pierced the heavens, a truly unprecedented spectacle.

"I now declare the championship battle of the Eight Palaces Martial Arts Meet to begin!"

The Palace Master of Taiyi Academy, Xu Qing, personally oversaw the contest.

"Alright!"

The crowd let out a roar like a tidal wave.

Mo Han was equally thrilled.

He never imagined that Ling Chen would truly take True Martial Academy to a position where it could strike for the championship.

"Contestants fighting first for both sides, please get ready!"

Xu Qing announced loudly.

Countless pairs of eyes, blazing with fervor, looked towards the observation platforms of True Martial Academy and Xuantian Academic Palace.

"Swoosh!"

A black streak flashed through the air, and Ling Chen appeared above the Star Luo River.

The first contestant for True Martial Academy was Ling Chen.

On the observation platform of Xuantian Academic Palace, a figure stood up as well and flew towards this side.

"Young Master Qin!"

Countless people exclaimed.

Their faces were filled with excitement.

Unexpectedly, right at the start, it was a battle between the two team captains.

"Begin!"

With a command from Xu Qing, the venue immediately fell silent.

At that moment, everyone’s gaze, filled with extreme fervor, was fixed on Ling Chen and Qin Shi.

If among all the geniuses present, there was a possibility of defeating Ling Chen, then the only one was Qin Shi!

Qin Shi, with his Yang Spirit Body and cultivation at the advanced stage of the Third Layer of the Primordial Pill Realm, was the highest among the geniuses present.

"Young Master Qin, make your move!"

Ling Chen smiled slightly at Qin Shi.

Qin Shi had also chosen to join the Marshal Star Academy, so he and Ling Chen could be considered fellow disciples.

"No need, Young Master Ling."

Qin Shi said, "On behalf of Xuantian Academic Palace, I choose to concede!"

"What?!"

At his words, a series of incredulous gasps burst from the crowd’s lips.

How could they have expected Qin Shi to so easily hand over the championship seat to someone else?

"Young Master Ling, I’m no match for you, congratulations!"

Qin Shi smiled at Ling Chen, then flew back to the observation platform with effortless grace.

Ever since Ling Chen defeated Jiang Wusheng, he knew he was no match for him.

After all, they would soon become fellow disciples, so there would be plenty of opportunities for them to spar; there was no need to engage in a life and death struggle in front of everyone.

The intensely anticipated match ended in such a dramatic fashion, making it a huge letdown for everyone.

"I declare the champion of this session of the Eight Palaces Martial Arts Meet to be, True Martial Academy!"

Xu Qing’s voice resounded!

"We are the champions!"

Mo Han, Ling Wu, Wan Er, and others shouted with unrestrained excitement.