After Long Chen passed the assessment, all the disciples in the hall erupted. They had never seen such graceful movement and impressive movements before.
Long Chen had already intended to show off on purpose. After all, if he wanted to do well at the academy, he couldn't just keep a low profile.
Only by demonstrating his own strength would the academy value him and attract more resources. This was the best opportunity, and of course, Long Chen wouldn't let it slip by.
However, Long Chen's performance was just right—achieving the desired effect without deliberately showing off. He showed strength in a calm state and arrogance in a low-key manner.
Especially Long Chen, who was handsome and handsome, with sharp brows and bright eyes, flowing long hair. Although dressed in shabby black, his vigorous spirit could not be concealed.
Especially since all the disciples present wore white long robes, only Long Chen was dressed in black, making him stand out strikingly.
Especially before, when so many people had failed and were in a sorry state, Long Chen passed through so easily and gracefully. That contrast gave a strong visual impact and deeply stimulated everyone's nerves.
The two sisters, Zhong Ling and Zhong Xiu, were so hoarse they shouted but remained completely unaware, still cheering loudly.
The test ended, and the whole test turned into Long Chen's performance. Half of them were arrested, suspected of cheating. But since there was no evidence, they could only be called suspected. After being arrested, they would be interrogated.
The remaining people passed the assessment, but they showed no joy at all, because compared to Long Chen, they were far too disheveled.
Next up was the Yunyang mentor, who personally presented nameplates and clothing to everyone, which meant that from today on, they were true mentors, gaining both fame and fortune.
However, when a disciple handed over the mentor's robe, Long Chen did not take it. Instead, he looked at Mentor Yunyang: "
Master Tianshi, I have a request."
"Oh?" What do you think? Master Yunyang was taking out the nameplate, intending to distribute it to everyone.
"Junior, may I keep this outfit?" Long Chen said.
"How dare you! You have just advanced to Mortal Mentor and already make such a rude request. This attire and nameplate are the mentor's tokens and symbols of status.
According to the academy's rules, instructors must wear matching attire and nameplates. Are you trying to get arrogant and change the academy's rules? Before Master Yunyang could speak, Mentor Mingze scolded.
Long Chen frowned. Was this Mentor Mingze an idiot? He didn't even know how to wipe his own butt, and now he was targeting him again.
"If that's the case, then I have to say regretfully that I can only give up my mentor status and return to the Alchemy Institute to continue cultivating." Long Chen looked at Mentor Yunyang with a regretful expression and said.
He absolutely would never take off his clothes, and he absolutely wouldn't wear any other colors—black was his only favorite color.
When Long Chen said this, everyone present was shocked. What was going on? The mentor's clothing was made from the finest materials, but Long Chen's black clothes were from the mortal realm, already tattered and barely any better than a beggar's. Why would he give up his mentor qualification just for a single piece of clothing? Has this guy gone mad?
Mentor Yunyang smiled slightly and first handed the nameplate to Long Chen. He neither agreed nor refused, so Long Chen had no choice but to accept it.
"Master Tianshi, Long Chen is arrogant and relying on favor, disregarding the rules. If we let him teach disciples like this, wouldn't the entire Divine Academy be turned upside down? This unhealthy trend must never be encouraged. "Mentor Mingze said.
"Sss!"
Long Chen suddenly drew his sword, dripping a drop of blood onto the nameplate. The nameplate shot toward Mingze like a streak of light.
"I, Long Chen, as your mentor, challenge you to a life-and-death duel. If I can't take your head within three moves, I, Long Chen, will take my own head. Do you dare to accept the challenge?" Long Chen shouted coldly, his voice like wild thunder, exploding in the void, filled with bloody killing intent.
Mentor Mingze didn't react at all when he saw the nameplate flying, grabbed it casually, but after grabbing it, his expression changed.
Because the academy had a rule: if there was irreconcilable hatred between two people, a bloody battle could be initiated. If one party initiated it, the other could accept it, or not.
But once the opponent threw out the blood-stained nameplate, the opponent reached out to catch it, signaling that the Blood Battle agreement was finalized. In a daze, he actually caught the nameplate Long Chen threw at him, and for a moment, the entire arena fell into a deathly silence.
"Since you have accepted the challenge, then please have Master Yunyang bear witness for us. Today, we will be here for a life-and-death battle." Long Chen's face was cold as he looked at Mingze in the distance and spoke with a sinister tone.
This Mingze targeted him at every angle, making him angry. If he could kill this mentor and establish his authority, Long Chen wouldn't mind taking him down.
After experiencing the painful experiences on the Tianwu Continent, Long Chen realized how precious time was to him. He had no time to get entangled with these brainless people.
Every bit of time wasted means losing a chance to become stronger, and the price he pays then is unbearable.
Back then, that mysterious voice kept urging him to speed up, but Long Chen never understood what it meant.
But after the battle on the Tianwu Continent, Long Chen hated having wasted so much time. If he were given another chance, he would never waste a single chance. Perhaps the Tianwu Continent would not have been destroyed because of it, and so many people would not have perished.
After ascending, Long Chen's heart was filled with regret. He swore never to waste any more time. But there were always people forcing him to stop, blocking his way. At this moment, Long Chen harbored a deadly intent toward Mentor Mingze.
Although Mentor Mingze's aura was powerful and his cultivation far superior to Long Chen's, he was just a soldier on paper, not a combat-type expert. Long Chen was absolutely confident he could kill him.
As soon as Long Chen spoke, everyone present—whether disciples or mentors—was stunned. Long Chen was truly terrifying.
Boasting to kill Mentor Mingze in three moves—after all, that's an Earth-level mentor. If you don't kill the enemy in three moves, you'll just kill yourself? Isn't this ruthless?
"You... I..."
Mentor Mingze panicked instantly. Looking at Long Chen's icy gaze, he felt as if some primordial beast was staring at him, his heart pounding out of his chest.
The reason Mentor Mingze has reached his current status is the result of years of accumulated teaching experience and credentials, gradually rising step by step.
He had rich teaching experience, but ever since becoming a mentor, he had lived in comfort and hadn't fought anyone for years. Now, with Long Chen watching him, he was afraid.
"What's wrong?" You've already accepted the nameplate—do you want to back out? If you want to back out, according to the academy's rules, you have no choice but to leave. Whether to fight or leave is entirely up to you. Long Chen pointed his long sword at Mingze and shouted coldly. For a moment, everyone's hearts pounded wildly as they turned to look at Mingze.
Life-and-death duels between mentors are probably rare in the academy's history, right?