Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Shen Tianzhong, don't think that just because you've voluntarily laid down your weapon, I'll believe your mad ramblings!"

Despite Shen Tianzhong's concession, Yin Baili remained unyielding, his eyes now filled with vigilance and wariness.

After all, the other party was the third most wanted criminal on the list of villains, with countless murderers under his command, and was notorious.

As one of the elders of Falling Star Academy, Yin Baili naturally dared not easily trust Shen Tianzhong in front of him.

"This is the result again..."

"Heh, it seems this is my destiny..."

Seeing Yin Baili's menacing gaze, as if he intended to kill him on the spot, Shen Tianzhong remained expressionless, only letting out a soft sigh, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"You scoundrel, prepare to die!"

Without exchanging any words with his opponent, Yin Baili leaped out and launched a violent attack. He then struck Shen Tianzhong's vital point in the heart with a palm strike from a distance. The fierce Yuan energy instantly swept out and transformed into an enormous green-eyed lion. It seemed to be a high-level martial art with astonishing power!

Boom! Clang!

Just as the Azure Lion was about to devour Shen Tianzhong, a crimson spear shadow suddenly pierced the sky, like a meteor falling from the heavens, instantly pinning the former to the spot, unable to move, until it finally dissipated into nothingness!

"This is... the Overlord Spear!"

The unexpected turn of events caused Yin Baili's old face to froze slightly. Then, as if remembering something, he abruptly looked up in the direction of the person who had made the move, his pupils shrinking in shock. "Junior Sister Liu, you, why are you here too?!"

Above, a tall and graceful figure stood in the air. She was dressed in a heavy martial robe with red embroidery on her shoulders. Although her face was slightly dark, like that of a female general who had been through many battles, it did not affect her beauty at all. On the contrary, it made her look even more heroic!

"Brother Yin, leave the rest to me. Thank you for your hard work."

Liu Lanyu walked on air, then flashed to Yin Baili's side, her face as calm as ever, as if her rescue of Shen Tianzhong was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather for another purpose.

"Student Wang Wu greets Elder Liu!"

"Greetings, Elder Liu!"

Upon seeing Liu Lanyu's appearance, Wang Wu and the other students from Falling Star Academy bowed respectfully, their faces full of reverence, not daring to show the slightest negligence.

Because the other party was none other than Yin Baili's junior sister, and Liu Lanyu herself was also an elder of Luoxing Academy, whose reputation and status were no less than the former!

"Junior Sister Liu, why...why are you doing this?!"

Faced with Liu Lanyu's explanation, Yin Baili was even more puzzled. Then his pupils contracted again. "Wait! Junior Sister Liu, you don't really mean to let this person join our Falling Star Academy, do you?!"

"This person is the third most wanted criminal on the villain list, and his danger level is no less than that of the remnants of the Wusheng Demonic Sect!"

"Brother Yin, I understand all of this, but..."

Shaking her head slightly, Liu Lanyu changed the subject and said, "This person's background is a bit special, and I can't reveal it to you right now. I can only bring him back to the academy for arrangements, and this is also Senior Brother Chu's idea."

"This... this was actually Dean Chu's arrangement?!"

Upon hearing this, Yin Baili froze on the spot, then frowned, but did not speak, instead falling silent.

After all, he was just an elder in the academy. No matter how much power he had, he couldn't change the decision of Chu Tianhong, the leader of Falling Star Academy. Even though he was very confused, he could only endure it in the end!

"Holy crap! Another expert has arrived, and a powerful woman at that?!"

In the corner of the central square, looking at the dashing Liu Lanyu not far away, Lu Feng's pupils also contracted slightly, and his heart tightened!

This wasn't because Liu Lanyu was particularly beautiful and charming, but because her strength was terrifying, even surpassing that of Yin Baili who was standing to the side!

"Young Master Lu, this woman's strength is indeed extraordinary, probably no less than that of the Yuanhai Realm. If you enter Falling Star Academy in the future, you'd better be careful, otherwise, if you offend her, even I won't be able to protect your life..."

Seemingly sensing Liu Lanyu's formidable strength, Gu Canyang's voice of warning rang out again from within the treasure basin.

After all, strong people appreciate each other, and as an old monster who has lived for tens of thousands of years, Gu Canyang naturally saw at a glance that Liu Lanyu's strength was not bad.

"Old Gu, isn't that obvious? This woman looks like someone you don't want to mess with. Unless I'm out of my mind, even if you beat me to death, I wouldn't dare to cause her any trouble..."

In response to Gu Canyang's reminder, Lu Feng also spread his hands outwards, revealing a helpless smile.

"Wow, what an amazing older sister...!"

"With just a wisp of its aura, it almost suffocated me, and made it difficult for me to move...!"

On the other side, watching Liu Lanyu's dashing figure, the southern barbarian youth Wu Yunran also trembled slightly. The next moment, he knelt down on the spot, panting heavily, his forehead covered in sweat.

After all, he was only at the tenth level of the Body Refinement Realm, which was hundreds of times weaker than Liu Lanyu's strength. The two were not even on the same level!

It is quite fortunate that Wu Yunran has managed to retain a sliver of consciousness and has not fainted on the spot!

"This woman's strength is probably far inferior to even Father's...!"

Beside the high platform, Yun Haoxuan stood solemnly, his gaze fixed intently on Liu Lanyu not far away. A hint of admiration and apprehension flickered across his face. "No wonder Brother Ting insisted on applying to Falling Star Academy back then instead of becoming an officer in the Imperial Guard under the Emperor's command. The legendary Seven Talents of Falling Star are indeed living up to their reputation!"

As a direct descendant of the Yun family, the most prestigious family in Dongyun Kingdom, he was well-informed and naturally very familiar with the history of Luoxing Academy.

As for the Seven Falling Stars, that is the abbreviation used by martial artists outside the Falling Star Academy for its seven high-ranking elders.

Both Yin Baili and Liu Lanyu, who appeared out of nowhere, are among the famous Seven Falling Stars, and they represent the strongest fighting force of Falling Star Academy.

At this moment, on the other side of the square

"Young Miss, I never expected that this year's recruitment assessment would attract the attention of two elders from Falling Star Academy. This is truly rare..."

Old Song stroked his long beard, his face also filled with emotion.

Although his own Yuan power cultivation was not weak, having reached the third level of the Spirit Soul Realm, compared with Yin Baili and Liu Lanyu in front of him, he was a mere child compared to a great wizard, and not worth mentioning at all!

"Young Miss, could it be that Shen Tianzhong really possesses some extraordinary abilities, worthy of Liu Lanyu, one of the Seven Fallen Stars, personally appearing to win him over?"

As if remembering something, Old Song turned to look at Lu Xiaoxiang in front of him again.

"Mr. Song, if even you don't know, then naturally I don't know much either..."

Shaking her head as well, Lu Xiaoxiang's pretty face turned solemn. "However, this person's cultivation is quite impressive. If he really joins Falling Star Academy, he will be a decent competitor for me in the future. It's not all bad."

"What you say is absolutely right, young lady. However, this person is, after all, the third most wanted criminal on the list of villains. Although he seems harmless at the moment, who knows what crazy things he might do in the future? If you encounter this person, young lady, you must be very careful."

Faced with Lu Xiaoxiang's attitude, although Old Song expressed his support, he also gave a different opinion, clearly not completely believing Shen Tianzhong's words.

After all, there's an old saying that goes, "It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature!"