Chapter 331 - Night Siege on the Holy Academy

Chapter 331: Chapter 86: Night Siege on the Holy AcademyMagic Power smoke lingered long after the new fluctuations erupted, and Lu Hong and Peiduo continued their clash amidst the chaotic flow of Magic Power. The constant clashing sounds drew everyone’s gaze to shift continuously, and even though the specifics were unclear, the direction of the skirmish could still be sensed.

Finally, the sounds ceased, and the turbulence of Magic Power gradually subsided. Peiduo knelt on the ground, his huge axe already thrown aside, his head drooping, his hands hanging weakly.

In contrast, Lu Hong still stood firmly in the center of the arena, his expression serene.

The referee hurriedly closed the protective shield, rushed to Peiduo’s side, and placed a finger under his nose, then his complexion drastically changed and he shouted angrily at Lu Hong, "You killed him?!"

"Is there a problem?" Lu Hong sneered, "If I hadn’t killed him, he would have killed me."

"Damn it! Do you know who he was?" the referee yelled. With Peiduo dead, his upcoming days would undoubtedly be challenging, and after the competition at the Eagle Alliance, he might even be assassinated by Peiduo’s family.

"You should announce the result of the match now." Lu Hong’s tone was slightly threatening, causing the referee’s face to change slightly. He could tell that if he didn’t announce the result soon, Lu Hong might very well make a move on him.

"This match..." the referee announced grudgingly, "Lu Hong wins!"

Rather than praise and congratulations, complaints and curses erupted from the audience stands, because... they all lost money. Some even staked their entire fortunes, and Lu Hong’s victory inevitably led them to bankruptcy.

Only Anna, with full joy in her heart, rushed onto the stage and crashed into Lu Hong’s arms.

"You’re not young anymore, yet still so impulsive," Lu Hong chided gently as he caressed her head, unable to stop smiling at Anna’s evident love for him, which filled him with joy.

"Hmph! It’s because you always do things that worry me!" Anna turned her head away, feigning anger.

"You’re a Third Transition powerhouse; can’t you see how formidable your husband is?"

"That’s the only impressive thing, haven’t noticed anything else."

"Then let me show you just how formidable I am!" Lu Hong picked up Anna and strode off, leaving behind the curses from the crowd and the referee’s resentful gaze.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the arena, Ci Nian Nian watched everything that unfolded, her palms clenched pale. She had forgiven Anna, but that didn’t mean she harbored no resentment. The more dazzling Lu Hong became, the more discontent she felt, wondering why he overlooked her, a noble Marquis’s daughter.

By killing Peiduo, a fighter predicted to break into the top fifty, Lu Hong instantly became famous and topped the headlines of the seven realms.

With the major upset, Lu Hong’s record finally came under everyone’s scrutiny. From his initial fight killing Katula to effortlessly dominating his next opponent, his record stunned everyone, and his betting odds were quickly slashed as the betting houses declared they couldn’t afford to lose anymore.

And Mo Na finally knocked on Piao Miao’s door.

"Sister! You finally agreed to see me!" Mo Na complained unhappily.

Piao Miao furrowed her brows, urging, "If you have something to say, make it quick; I’m busy."

Mo Na had pestered her for days, squatting at her doorstep every day since he was beaten in the first realm, which Piao Miao knew was about seeking revenge. Although she loved her younger brother, she lacked the energy to deal with such trivial matters. Thus, she had assigned a subordinate to handle it, the report of which was still pressed under the documents on her desk, unread.

"Sister, you have to decide for me!" Mo Na said, "I can’t get by in the seven realms if this person isn’t dealt with."

"Hasn’t it been resolved?" Piao Miao was also surprised, "Didn’t I send Number Seven to handle it?"

"No, it wasn’t resolved," Mo Na muttered dejectedly, "None of them are reliable."

"What do you mean?" It was only when Mo Na mentioned it that Piao Miao thought to check the report.

She was shocked upon reading it. Number Seven had used her authority to assign Katula a kill mission, but Katula had instead been killed, and what particularly alarmed Piao Miao was the predicted description about Lu Hong.

Although he was a Great War Master as per Earl Bacon’s report, during the ambush on Grand Avenue, he had explicitly used Blood Strength Skill, speculated to be a Dual-Classer with extraordinarily formidable blood vigor.

"Blood strength... an incredibly powerful force of blood vigor." Piao Miao’s mind immediately went to Tukulu, Baron Yitian.

"Could it really be him?!" Piao Miao was panic-stricken; if this person was indeed Baron Yitian, then the issue that had been plaguing her these past few days was resolved.

She had continually sent people to gather information, sparing no expense—even sacrificing an important informant positioned by the Xinlei family beside Lei Shan—but they had managed to gather no information about the extermination of her Lion Blood troop members.

If Lu Hong was Baron Yitian, then the murderer had been found. Looking back, with the formidable power of the Lion Blood troop, only Baron Yitian could possess the incredible means to kill them.

"It must be you!" Piao Miao gritted her teeth in anger, but she couldn’t understand why Lu Hong dared to infiltrate the Eagle Alliance alone, especially running into the heart of the alliance. If he were discovered, even if he was unmatched among his peers, he would have no chance of escaping.

"Was it Jin Fu covering up for him?" Thinking of Jin Fu coming to the rescue that day, Piao Miao felt the situation grew ever more bizarre; however, this did not hinder her efforts to capture Lu Hong. Once his identity was confirmed, everything would become easier: she would have an explanation for her family and earn grand merits for the alliance.

"People! Mobilize the Third Division and the Eighth Division into the Floating Worlds and surround the Holy Academy!"

"Sister! You’re finally willing to help me!" Mo Na was delighted upon hearing this. Deploying the family legion meant that man was done for!

"Miss, the divisions have not yet been granted permission to enter the Floating Worlds; this seems..."

Piao Miao thought for a moment, then continued, "Immediately inform the Family Head, tell her I have found a clue regarding this incident and request her permission."

Subsequently, Piao Miao had people continue to investigate Lu Hong. The Xinlei family was an officially top-notch power within the alliance; details about Lu Hong’s movements within the alliance, his whereabouts, and everything, big or small, were investigated thoroughly and delivered to Piao Miao that very night.

Having perused the records on Lu Hong, Piao Miao increasingly believed that he was Baron Yitian. Appearing suddenly from the far edges of the alliance, his identity untraceable and battling beyond his level as if it were a routine meal—such traits were typically the mark of a protagonist.

Moreover, Piao Miao also knew about the super teleportation gates to the Rao Xue plane, and she boldly guessed that this Baron Yitian must have come through a super teleportation gate!

"It’s definitely you." Piao Miao couldn’t suppress the smile in her eyes, "Last time on the Yuanhua plane, I was careless and didn’t kill you. But this time, you definitely won’t have a chance to live!"

That night, Piao Miao obtained permission from the Xinlei Family Head, and two major divisions dove into the Seven Floating Worlds, surrounding Anna’s residence.

Feeling the blazing fire outside the house, Anna hurriedly ran out.

"Is it you?!" Anna stared at the woman in front of her; she recognized her, "You’re Piao Miao? What are you doing here?"

"What am I doing here?" Piao Miao sneered, "Bitch, is that Lu Hong still lying in your bed?"

"Are you looking for him?" Anna’s heart suddenly tightened, staring at her villa surrounded tightly by the army. Anna quickly tried to contact the dean, but unfortunately, Piao Miao didn’t give her a chance, firmly locking her down with an ice chain.

"You’re not allowed to use powers above the Third Transition in the Seven Floating Worlds; you’re violating the code!" Anna shouted angrily.

"Don’t worry, I have special permission," Piao Miao responded while pinching Anna’s cheek, "You’re quite pretty; no wonder he took a liking to you."

"Let her go."

At that moment, a deep voice resonated from inside the house, filled with anger and magic power, causing Piao Miao a slight sting.

Looking up, a man partially masked and shirtless, brandishing a bronze giant sword, strode out.

"I knew it was you," Piao Miao’s eyes gleamed strangely, "I remember your voice clearly, you are my benefactor, helping me complete the research on the Lionheart lineage, I should truly thank you."

"Hehe," Lu Hong chuckled, "I think you must have mistaken me for someone else."

"Mistaken? No no no, just remove your mask, and I will know if I am mistaken, my dear Baron Yitian!"

"What if I don’t remove it?" Lu Hong said indifferently.

Piao Miao laughed loudly, "That is not for you to decide."

During their exchange, Anna stood dumbfounded, Piao Miao wouldn’t have come knocking without a reason; Lu Hong’s identity must surely be that of the legendary Baron Yitian!