Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

Chu Yunhe laughed heartily: "This is getting interesting! Finally, we can have a proper fight! Haha..."

Before he finished speaking, his figure moved swiftly, dodging the attacks of both men at the same time. He split his palms apart, one palm like a mountain pushing forward to meet Shen Lian's heavy punch, while the other palm like a willow branch swaying, wrapping around Li Yuan's wrist.

"Bang!"

"Snapped!"

Two muffled thuds sounded almost simultaneously.

Shen Lian felt as if his fist had struck an impenetrable wall. Not only did he fail to budge his opponent in the slightest, but he was also forced back three steps by a powerful force.

My chest heaved with blood and qi, and I almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Meanwhile, Li Yuan's wrist was struck by Chu Yunhe's palm strike. He felt a soft yet resilient force that pulled his entire arm to the side, causing him to stagger.

He fought two opponents alone and gained the upper hand from the very first exchange.

Chu Yunhe's strength is indeed extraordinary.

Shen Lian let out a low growl, his eyes flashing with even more ferocity. Like a lone wolf that had been provoked, he advanced instead of retreating, pouncing forward once more.

Using fists, elbows, knees, and legs, his offensive was like a storm, completely abandoning defense and adopting a desperate, life-or-death fighting style, all to entangle Chu Yunhe and create opportunities for Li Yuan.

With a flick of his wrist, Li Yuan's control over the internal energy flow became increasingly skillful, instantly neutralizing the invading soft force and restoring his stability.

His gaze was calm, and he did not compete with Shen Lian for a direct attack. Instead, he changed his footwork and moved around the perimeter of the battle.

Every move he made was cunning and ruthless, whether it was poking joints with his fingers, cutting ribs with his palms, or sweeping his lower body with his legs. His moves were simple and sharp, not seeking to achieve any merit, but only to disrupt Chu Yunhe's rhythm and force him to be distracted.

At first, the two were a little awkward in their coordination and even occasionally interfered with each other.

Gradually, a tacit understanding developed between the two. Often, Li Yuan could understand Shen Lian's intention with just a slight tendency to exert force, and block Chu Yunhe's retreat in advance.

Li Yuan's skillful maneuvering always created the best opportunity for Shen Lian to launch a powerful attack.

The two, one orthodox and the other unorthodox, one forceful and the other gentle, cooperated more and more skillfully, and their offensive became more and more coherent.

"Good! Well done!"

"Fantastic! I never expected them to work so well together!"

"Chu Yunhe seems to be in a bit of a passive position!"

The students watching from the sidelines couldn't help but cheer. This chaotic battle was far more exciting than any of the previous matches.

Chu Yunhe's fighting spirit grew stronger, but he also had to admit that the two's alliance had indeed brought him a lot of trouble.

He held back no longer, letting out a long roar as his aura surged once more. His palm technique suddenly changed, shifting from delicate and graceful to wide and sweeping, the wind whistling through his palms as if he were trying to forcefully break the rhythm of their attack and defense.

However, at the very moment he changed his move, a very slight hesitation occurred.

This opportunity was fleeting, but for Li Yuan, it was enough.

"Now!"

A glint flashed in his eyes. Instead of retreating, he advanced, his fingers like knives, gathering all the energy within him at his fingertips, and pointing one finger at Chu Yunhe's exposed carotid artery.

Alarm bells rang in Chu Yunhe's mind. It was too late to retaliate, and in his haste, he could only try his best to turn his head to the side.

"laugh--"

As his fingertips touched his skin, a soft thud was heard. Chu Yunhe felt a sharp, concentrated force penetrate his neck, causing half of his body to go numb. He staggered back several steps before barely managing to regain his footing.

He raised his hand to touch the side of his neck, still shaken. If Li Yuan had used a weapon, he feared...

Chu Yunhe suppressed his surging anger and suddenly burst into loud laughter: "Haha, that's satisfying! I lost!"

He lost decisively and with composure, his eyes only filled with the joy of meeting a worthy opponent, without a trace of resentment.

Chu Yunhe conceded defeat, leaving only Li Yuan and Shen Lian on the field.

Shen Lian's chest heaved violently, his body was covered in wounds, and the blood at the corner of his mouth was still wet, but his fighting spirit only increased.

The alliance they just formed cannot erase the remaining competition between them.

But without any hesitation or even a moment to catch his breath, he let out a low shout and launched another attack.

This time, he no longer cared about any rules or methods; all that remained was the purest form of attack—an unstoppable, relentless assault!

His figure transformed into a blur, like a wounded beast unleashing its final ferocity, attacking relentlessly without defending, moving at an astonishing speed, completely in a desperate stance.

Li Yuan straightened his expression and stopped trying to take shortcuts. Instead, he lowered his stance and mounted his horse to meet the attack head-on!

The two fought with lightning speed and brute force, each blow landing squarely. Shen Lian's offensive was like a raging storm, but it was ultimately running out of steam. Everyone knew he couldn't hold on much longer.

Finally, while enduring Shen Lianyi's powerful side kick, Li Yuanyi delivered a lightning-fast low sweeping kick, precisely striking the back of his knee.

Shen Lian grunted, his whole body was kicked into the air and crashed heavily to the ground.

He lay on the ground, panting heavily, looking at Li Yuan who was approaching with a complicated expression in his eyes, but the inexplicable hostility he had felt earlier had dissipated.

He struggled to sit up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said in a hoarse voice, "I lost."

Li Yuan slowly extended his hand.

Shen Lian was silent for a moment, then reached out and grabbed it, using the leverage to stand up.

The two looked at each other without saying a word.

The outcome is decided.

Liu Hongyan stepped forward. "The final winner is Li Yuan, who will be awarded five academic credits."

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the room, "From today onwards, Li Yuan will serve as the class monitor of the Tian Shu Class, responsible for conveying the academy's instructions, coordinating class affairs, and organizing daily cultivation."

Squad leader?

All eyes turned to Li Yuan.

This position implies a certain amount of power, but also greater responsibility...

Li Yuan was taken aback. He wasn't interested in the position. Suddenly, he stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Instructor, I know that I am lazy and not good at coordination and management, so I am not qualified for this position."

Liu Hongyan raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Then who do you think is suitable?"

Without hesitation, Li Yuan pointed to the baby-faced girl who was watching the commotion with wide eyes: "In my opinion, Yu Ling'er is quick-witted, lively, good at socializing, and her cultivation is enough to convince others. She is a suitable candidate for class monitor."

Yu Ling'er, whose name was called, was taken aback at first, then her face flushed red, and she waved her hands repeatedly: "Me? I can't..."

Liu Hongyan looked at Yu Ling'er, pondered for a moment, and then nodded: "Alright, Yu Ling'er, from today onwards, you will be the class monitor of Tian Shu Class."

"Huh?" Yu Ling'er was dumbfounded. Before she could react, Liu Hongyan continued, "The class monitor will receive an extra fifty credits each semester."

Fifty credits!

Yu Ling'er's eyes lit up instantly, her previous hesitation vanishing in an instant. "Thank you, Instructor. I will do my best."

Liu Hongyan glanced at Li Yuan and noticed that he did not show any remorse.

"However, if instructions are conveyed incorrectly or coordination is poor, academic credits may be deducted, or even dismissal may be imposed, depending on the circumstances."

Yu Ling'er's smile froze on her face.

Li Yuan then spoke up, "Teacher, the class monitor's duties are numerous and complicated. I recommend Jin Duoduo as the vice class monitor. Jin has a wide network of connections and should be able to assist the class monitor in handling many miscellaneous tasks."

Jin Duoduo, who was standing to the side, was also taken aback upon hearing this.

Liu Hongyan neither agreed nor disagreed, only saying, "Okay, the vice class monitor will get twenty credits."

"Alright, that's enough for today."

"You are free to arrange your own time this afternoon. Classes will officially begin tomorrow."

"Disband."

The crowd bowed and slowly dispersed.

Jin Duoduo quickly approached Li Yuan, his chubby face beaming with gratitude, and whispered, "Brother Li, thank you for your help!"

As he spoke, he slipped a silver note into Li Yuan's sleeve.