Douluo Continent: The creation of Jixia Academy made Bibi Dong drool with envy.

Chapter 71 The attack on Tang Yin, Ji Xiaoman's contempt!
As night deepened, the hustle and bustle of the Heavenly Battle Arena gradually subsided with the disappearance of the last rays of the setting sun.

The seven members of the Jixia Kings team were seen off by countless eyes filled with awe and admiration.

They returned to the temporary inn arranged by the Heavenly Dou Empire for the various academies.

Along the way, the other team members were still excitedly discussing how easy and enjoyable today's match was, and how utterly vulnerable their opponents were, whom they had so easily crushed.

Only Captain Jing had a slightly furrowed brow and a colder expression than usual since stepping off the stage, as if she had something on her mind.

Her keen, hawk-like senses could not ignore the hostile gaze directed at them by Tang Yin, the Shrek Academy captain in the audience earlier that day.

Yet, his gaze held a hint of...an indescribable familiarity.

The feeling was like... a lone wolf lurking in the shadows, silently licking its wounds while its cold eyes were fixed on the hunter who had hurt it.

Back at my lodgings, I quickly washed up.

Without the slightest hesitation, Jing went straight to the teacher in charge, Zhuge Liang.

"Teacher Zhuge."

Jing's voice remained clear and cold, yet carried a hint of solemnity.

"Did you notice Tang Yin, the captain of Shrek Academy, on the field today?"

Zhuge Liang, who was perusing an ancient book under the lamp, deducing tomorrow's schedule, looked up upon hearing this, a knowing smile flashing in his eyes:

"Oh? Jing'er has also noticed that interesting young man?"

He put down his book, gently waved his feather fan, and slowly said:
"That boy named Tang Yin is indeed somewhat... unusual."

"According to the information reported before the competition, his martial spirit is called the Overlord Spear, which is a powerful offensive weapon martial spirit."

He himself possesses a soul power of level 42, making him one of the best among his peers.

Zhuge Liang paused, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"However... what's even more interesting is that I also sensed a faint yet incredibly pure aura of Blue Silver Grass on him, completely different from his domineering spear spirit."

The scent of Blue Silver Grass?!

Upon hearing those three words, a sharp glint suddenly flashed in Jing's deep, icy eyes.

She remembered it instantly.

Several months ago, on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, there was a young man who also possessed the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, yet displayed astonishing resilience and unpredictable methods—

Tang San.

That boy who was able to put up a strong fight for a long time even when the Kings team joined forces!

That... Tang San, whose spirit essence was destroyed by the dean himself and whose whereabouts are unknown...

Is it...

A bold guess flashed through Jing's mind like lightning.

They had similar auras, were of similar age, shared the same surname Tang, and... there was an undisguised hostility and familiarity.

"Teacher Zhuge."

Jing's voice grew even colder, carrying a hint of barely perceptible killing intent.

"You mean... that Tang Yin is very likely... to be Tang San from back then?"

Zhuge Liang stroked his beard and chuckled, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

"Hehe, it's too early to say whether it's him or not."

However… while coincidences are common in this world, such a coincidence is indeed worth… pondering.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, his tone and expression clearly indicated that he had tacitly agreed with Jing's guess.

Jing's heart sank instantly.

Tang San.

He... didn't die?!

Moreover, he has undergone a complete transformation, possessing a new weapon spirit, and his strength has even returned to the Soul Master level.

This guy's vitality is really... as tenacious as a weed.
For Jing, a former enemy, someone harboring such obvious hostility towards the Jixia Academy, and potentially concealing many secrets, was a potential threat…

Like a venomous snake lurking in the dark, it must be eliminated as soon as possible.

Her slender, fair fingers unconsciously brushed lightly across the mirror blade at her waist, a flash of icy killing intent disappearing in an instant.

"I understand, thank you for your guidance, Teacher Zhuge."

Jing nodded slightly, then turned and left Zhuge Liang's room.

She needed to inform her other companions of this important information.

Soon, the core members of the King's Team, including Dongfang Yao, Gongsun Li, Pei Qinhu, Ji Xiaoman, and Cai Wenji, as well as the core members of the Xiaochu Team, including Dugu Yan and Xuanmo, were all gathered together by Jing.

When Jing openly shared his conjectures and Zhuge Liang's analysis with everyone, everyone showed expressions of surprise.

"What?! That seemingly dim-witted, blue-haired kid is actually the same guy who was incredibly resilient back then?!"

Dongfang Yao was the first to yell, but his eyes were gleaming with excitement.

"Interesting, very interesting! I didn't get enough of him last time, this time I, the genius, am determined to... have a good 'spar' with him."

"Yao, don't be impulsive!"

Gongsun Li quickly pulled him back, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, a hint of worry on her face.

"If he really is Tang San, then his return this time in disguise must be well-prepared."

And… the way he looked at us was clearly malicious?

"Hmph, just a defeated opponent. Even if he changes his identity, does he think he can turn the world upside down?"

Pei Qinhu snorted coldly, his eyes filled with disdain.

In his view, the Tang San of that time only relied on some strange hidden weapons and soul skills; his true strength was utterly insignificant.

Ji Xiaoman yawned lazily:

"This is such a hassle... I hope it doesn't disturb my sleep."

Cai Wenji blinked her big eyes, seemingly not quite understanding what everyone was saying, but she still obediently held her feet and didn't say a word.

A hint of seriousness flashed in Dugu Yan's emerald green snake eyes:
"If he really is Tang San, then he was able to recover his strength in such a short time and even awaken a new weapon spirit... There must be a master helping him behind the scenes."

This should not be underestimated.

Xuanmo nodded heavily in agreement.

"Regardless of whether he is Tang San or not, and regardless of who is behind him."

The mirror's voice, like cold jade, struck the hearts of everyone.

"Since he harbors hostility towards our Jixia Academy, then... he is our enemy!"

"Starting tomorrow, everyone, be on high alert."

"If we encounter Shrek Academy on the field, and that Tang Yin..."

A hint of undisguised killing intent flashed in Jing's eyes.

"No need to hold back, just... eliminate them!"

Her words were simple and direct, filled with an unquestionable determination.

No one in the Kings or Xiaochu teams present questioned Jing's judgment and decision.

They all knew that Jing possessed insight and judgment far beyond that of ordinary people.

They also possess a heart that is calmer and more decisive than anyone else in critical moments.

Since Jing has already listed Tang Yin as a potential enemy.

Then...

They will not hesitate to nip it in the bud.

An invisible killing intent targeting Tang Yin has quietly unfolded within the Jixia Academy's ranks!

(End of this chapter)