Chapter 645 644: Tread Over Him

"So what if this kid is strong?"

Just as a chill, even a sense of fear, toward Yang Xiao began to grow in everyone's hearts, a voice suddenly resounded in all their minds.

It was Lin Yuantu.

This Half-Step True God Level figure had spoken.

And he hadn't just spoken; he had also stood up.

He walked toward Yang Xiao, one step at a time.

He moved with the same casual air.

In fact, he seemed to be moving even more slowly than Yang Xiao.

At the same time, his voice continued to echo in the minds of all the Tutors.

"No matter how remarkable he is, he's just a kid. Behind us, there are dozens of True Gods, Dean Xing Hanzi, and even the Third Young Master. This brat not only dared to barge into my Star God Academy but also injured my prized student. If we don't punish him severely, where will the honor of my Star God Academy be?"

"Since that's the case, I, this Tutor, will personally take action and teach this arrogant fool a lesson. I'd also like to see just how capable this mysterious little fellow is, and whether or not he can send me flying too."

At these words,

the expressions of all the Tutors shifted slightly.

But then, one by one, they broke into amused smiles.

"This Old Lin really is shameless. But I like his shamelessness."

A Tutor, whose aura was no weaker than Lin Yuantu's, said with a smile.

His name was Qinmingshan.

Also a Half-Step True God Level Tutor, he, like Lin Yuantu, was a heavyweight among the Tutors.

Once he spoke, the other Tutors fell silent.

Instead, they started to look at Yang Xiao with smirks.

Their faces filled with ridicule.

Although this little fellow had surprised them,

it was only a minor surprise.

Before Lin Yuantu had stepped forward, they might have felt a bit of panic,

a chill in their hearts,

even fear.

But now, not only had Lin Yuantu stepped forward, he had also made things very clear.

Even if this kid really defied the heavens and took down Lin Yuantu, a Quasi True God,

so what?

He would have to face the entire Star God Academy.

And the people behind the Star God Academy.

No matter how strong or strange his power was, it would be utterly useless.

This kid

was as good as dead!

In an instant, everyone's worries vanished.

They looked at Yang Xiao with expressions of amusement.

And at Nangong Tianling.

However, to their surprise, Yang Xiao's expression remained cold. It was as if he hadn't even seen Lin Yuantu step forward, and he continued to walk onward, step by step.

As for Nangong Tianling,

although the smug amusement in her eyes had vanished, replaced by solemnity,

she didn't step forward to stop Yang Xiao either.

Instead, her expression seemed to carry a hint of grim resolve.

No one knew

what she was thinking.

However, most of the Tutors weren't too worried. They didn't believe that this Nangong Tianling would dare to pull any tricks.

Although she was the Dean of the Star God Academy, she wasn't the one who called the shots here.

Moreover, as someone who came from the Star Emperor's Dao field on the Divine Land Continent, she understood better than anyone how terrifying the Star Emperor's lineage was. Obviously, she couldn't possibly want to betray them.

In that case,

the meaning of that grim resolve

was obvious.

'Looks like she's going to watch this kid walk to his death.'

Someone laughed mockingly.

"Women... they're more ruthless than us men, and they change their tune so fast. A moment ago, she was treating that kid like a treasure. Now she's watching him go to his death. It's truly chilling."

Another man, one with a rather ugly appearance, spoke up in a sinister tone.

However, no one took his bait.

Everyone knew.

This guy was a psychopath.

Years ago, he had been abandoned by a woman because he was ugly. Later, after some unknown fortunate encounter, he managed to condense a Heart of Ice and become a Demigod Level existence. He then returned and slaughtered the entire clan of the woman who had betrayed him.

Even his own relatives couldn't stand it.

They stepped forward to stop him.

The result?

He slaughtered them all as well.

This guy

was sick in the head.

So, even though this man was the most powerful of all the Tutors present—some even said he was slightly stronger than Lin Yuantu—

not a single person dared to actually get close to him.

They just kept a respectful distance.

They didn't associate with him.

Now that he had spoken, everyone naturally forced a smile but didn't chime in.

The man seemed long accustomed to this, merely smiling without saying anything more.

However, his eyes held a hint of amusement.

It was rather puzzling.

But the other Tutors didn't see it.

Their gazes were all fixed on Lin Yuantu,

watching to see how this powerhouse among Tutors would teach a lesson to the little brat who dared to trespass.

Just like that.

One step, then another.

Suddenly,

a figure, one that looked like a heap of mud, crawled into Yang Xiao's direct path.

It was Zhou Tao.

"Kid, I don't believe you used your own power, and I don't believe you actually dare to kill me! Weren't you acting all arrogant, saying you'd walk into the Star God Academy with unstoppable momentum? Well, I'm right here now. Let's see if you dare to step on me. As long as you dare, I don't care who you are! You're dead! HAHA! Do you dare?"

Zhou Tao laughed maniacally.

Being sent flying twice by Yang Xiao,

especially the second time...

He felt that his entire body had been severely injured. Even his Star Divine Aspect seemed to have been damaged. But the more this was the case, the more Zhou Tao felt he couldn't show any weakness.

So, after hearing the words of Lin Yuantu, his Tutor,

he suddenly had a moment of clarity.

'This time, I've shamed my Tutor.'

'Even if my injuries are healed, I'll become a laughingstock in everyone's eyes.'

'It would be better to'

'step up and challenge this guy again.'

'To see if this kid'

'dares to step on me.'

'If he dares,'

'I'll lose even more face.'

'But that doesn't matter anymore.'

'It can't get any worse than this.'

'But if he doesn't dare,'

'I'll have won this round and regained my dignity.'

'That way,'

'even if Tutor Lin Yuantu still thinks I'm useless, I'll at least save some face in front of others. In the future, I won't have to hang my head in shame.'

Of course, more importantly, he believed Yang Xiao wouldn't dare.

'And even if he really does step on me, he definitely won't dare to use much force.'

'Not like those last two times.'

'In that case,'

'it will be time for my counterattack.'

'When this kid is held back by the consequences, I can go for the kill! I refuse to believe he'll survive that!'

Zhou Tao sneered inwardly.

But on his face, he maintained a crazed expression,

as if he had been so enraged that he'd lost his mind.

As for Yang Xiao,

he still showed no reaction.

Lin Yuantu, however,

stopped.

He stood in the distance.

Just watching.

Since he was watching,

the other Tutors naturally wouldn't make a move either.

They watched as well.

After a short while,

Yang Xiao reached Zhou Tao.

Everyone's gazes instantly focused.

And Yang Xiao,

without the slightest hesitation,

stepped down.