Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Hehe, isn't this Master Cheng of the Five Spirits Society?"

"It's been a long time since I've seen Master Cheng. I thought he had forgotten the life-or-death wager we made years ago..."

Lu Feng turned his gaze back to Cheng Xuyuan on the other side of the arena, a mocking sneer playing on his lips.

"Hmph, you sharp-tongued brat, you're going to die today!"

Faced with Lu Feng's mockery and provocation, Cheng Xuyuan did not react on the spot. He merely turned his head to look outside the martial arts arena, seemingly having other plans at the moment.

"Brother Cheng, may I ask if you're going to participate in the academy's grand competition...?"

"Get out of my way!"

At this moment, the young deacon beside him also leaped forward, but before he could finish speaking, he was knocked back by Cheng Xuyuan's palm.

Swish!

Cheng Xuyuan stepped on floating clouds, and his whole body instantly transformed into a wisp of green smoke, flying towards a high platform outside the martial arts arena.

On the high platform stood three powerful figures, none other than Liu Lanyu and the others who were responsible for guarding Lingtai Peak.

"Student Cheng Xuyuan greets the three elders!"

Cheng Xuyuan landed steadily on the high platform. Looking at Liu Lanyu and the others who were puzzled, he didn't waste any words. He immediately knelt on one knee and clasped his hands in greeting.

"Old Li, isn't this kid Xu Tianlong's sworn brother?"

"It seems that's true. I heard that Xu Tianlong has secretly started some kind of Five Elements Society. He's not only recruiting members all over the academy, but he also has Senior Brother Yuan backing him up. It seems like quite a force to be reckoned with..."

Dao Butong twirled his mustache, while Li Dazui, the canteen elder, glanced at Cheng Xuyuan, who was kneeling on one knee opposite him, a playful look appearing on his fat face.

"Cheng Xuyuan, since you don't plan to participate in the academy competition, why have you shown up at Lingtai Peak?"

Compared to Dao Butong and Li Dazui, who were watching the show from the sidelines, Elder Liu Lanyu of the Scripture Hall crossed his arms, a hint of doubt flashing across his cold face, as if he did not understand Cheng Xuyuan's intentions.

"In response to Elder Liu, although I do not intend to participate in this year's academy competition, there is still one matter to be resolved..."

In response to Liu Lanyu's question, Cheng Xuyuan slowly rose and bowed to her again, saying, "Back then, I made a public bet with Lu Feng of the North Academy, with no regard for life or death!"

"Now is the time for this student to fight Lu Feng to the death. I hope Elder Liu and the other two elders will grant my request!"

Cheng Xuyuan's tone was cold and stern, his face was sinister, and he made no attempt to hide the murderous intent in his eyes, clearly indicating that he did not intend to let Lu Feng leave Lingtai Peak alive.

"Student Lu Feng greets the three elders!"

Just as Cheng Xuyuan uttered his harsh words, a streak of light flashed across the sky and landed steadily, revealing a youthful face. It was none other than Lu Feng, who had arrived late.

"Youngsters, although I don't know what grudge you two have against each other, as students of Falling Star Academy, you are at least half fellow disciples. Why do you always want to fight to the death?"

Seeing Lu Feng arrive as well, Li Dazui patted his large stomach and asked with a puzzled look.

"Elder Li is joking. This student and this Mr. Cheng can hardly be considered fellow disciples. If we must say, we can only be considered enemies!"

Faced with Li Dazui's surprise, Lu Feng merely shrugged, making no attempt to conceal his murderous intent towards Cheng Xuyuan.

After all, the feud between him and the Five Spirits Society had long been irreconcilable, not to mention that Cheng Xuyuan had once led a group to Mercury Peak to cause trouble and almost seriously injured him!

For this one debt alone, Lu Feng will not let the other party off easily!

Because he has never been one to suffer a loss. Even if a turtle bites Lu Feng, he will bite back in the end!

"Lu Feng, do you know what a life-or-death duel means?"

Seeing that Lu Feng and Cheng Xuyuan were determined to fight to the death in public, Liu Lanyu's confusion deepened, and she immediately asked again.

After all, although Falling Star Academy has always had a rule against internal strife among fellow disciples, once the two sides make a life-or-death wager, it is truly a fight to the death with no way out.

In addition, Lu Feng's own Yuan Power cultivation was far inferior to Cheng Xuyuan's, only at the second level of the Spirit Soul Realm, almost two whole minor realms behind the latter!

For martial artists in the Spirit Soul Realm, the difference in strength between each minor realm is vast and incomparable!

Moreover, Lu Feng had just fought against Shen Tianzhong, whose strength was comparable to the eighth in the Southern Academy, and his dantian energy had not yet fully recovered. Now he was about to fight Cheng Xuyuan to the death. It was a series of battles, and his chances of winning were even lower. It was almost tantamount to courting death!

"Elder Liu, have you ever heard this saying?"

Faced with Liu Lanyu's attempt to mediate, Lu Feng shook his head slightly, his tone carrying a profound meaning.

"What?"

"Heaven's sins may be forgiven, but self-inflicted sins are inescapable!"

Ignoring Liu Lanyu's surprise, Lu Feng's tone remained cold and stern, clearly indicating that he had made up his mind to kill.

In today's battle, either he dies or Cheng Xuyuan dies; there is no third possibility!

"Hehe, Junior Sister Liu, since these two little brats want to risk their lives, then let them be..."

Seeing this, Dao Butong, who had remained silent for a long time, chuckled and secretly transmitted his voice to Liu Lanyu, "As the saying goes, it's hard to persuade a damned ghost with kind words. These two little brats have already harbored murderous intent, so it's not something we elders can stop them..."

Dao Tiao spoke with a playful tone, while twirling his mustache, seemingly wanting to see who would survive this life-or-death duel.

"Unlike Senior Brother, how come you also..."

Seeing that Dao Ditong had turned to support the life-or-death duel between the two, Liu Lanyu was slightly stunned and didn't know how to speak for a moment.

"Thank you for your kindness, Elder Dao!"

Seeing Dao Butong nod in acquiescence, Cheng Xuyuan's face flashed with excitement. He immediately turned and glared fiercely at Lu Feng beside him, his killing intent growing stronger. "You little brat, even the Heavenly King himself can't save you today!"

"Is that so? Too bad, you can't kill me..."

Facing Cheng Xuyuan's murderous gaze, Lu Feng smiled coldly, his aura in no way inferior, "And I can kill you as easily as slaughtering pigs and dogs...!"