Chapter 655 (1/2)

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Dragon Phoenix Academy.

The Overlord Legion grew in a low-profile manner. During its founding, it only had about 20 members. But now, they had about 40 members. A small portion had joined due to Xiang Shaoyun's reputation, while the majority had only joined because of Yan Gang and Zhong Xia.

Yan Gang and Zhong Xia were respectively a crafter and an alchemist. Thus, they had a unique status in the academy, and that only improved after they entered the Dragon Ascension Realm and greatly expanded the list of items they could make.

Even with that many members, the Overlord Legion was still considered one of the weakest factions in the Dragon Phoenix Academy. Of course, with the likes of Li Haonan and Ma Qihao, who were Jiao Luan List experts, among their ranks made them a force not to be underestimated.

The Overlord Legion seemed to be growing fine, but due to the Di Alliance's sudden suppression, they seemed to be having a hard time. Li Haonan and Ma Qihao were the ones who had caused the suppression to happen.

In order to earn more glory for the Overlord Legion, they had challenged the Di Alliance members. Of course, they had done so due to their confidence in their strength.

Initially, the two had been able to obtain victory in their duels, causing their confidence to swell further. As a result, they continued challenging more Di Alliance members. Eventually, the Di Alliance deployed a person called Xia Qiuhua. He alone seriously injured Li Haonan and Ma Qihao.

Xia Qiuhua wasn't particularly famous in the academy. In fact, his previous rank was at the bottom of the Serpent Fowl List. And yet, he had displayed such remarkable combat prowess that made it entirely possible for him to enter the Dragon Phoenix List if he so wished.

Thus, his single brilliant feat spread his name far and wide within the academy and completely crushed the little momentum the Overlord Legion had gained since its establishment.

At that point, the Overlord Legion's butler, Zhuge Zhantian, no longer maintained a low profile. He challenged Xia Qiuhua and declared that he would regain the Overlord Legion's glory.

Zhuge Zhantian was quite an imposing name, with Zhantian meaning ”Battling Heaven,” but his appearance was that of a merchant's. Thus, when his actual person stood on the ring, he looked much less impressive than his name sounded.

On the other hand, Xia Qiuhua looked incredibly capable. His hair was straight, his face was steadfast, his martial attire was crude, and even the sword in his hand was makes.h.i.+ft. Everything about him looked crude and ordinary, yet he exuded an extraordinary temperament.

Many disciples were waiting around the ring, waiting to see if Zhuge Zhantian could really win glory for the Overlord Legion.

”You're not my match. Why, then, are you challenging me?” Xia Qiuhua asked expressionlessly.

Zhuge Zhantian smiled. ”Since our overlord is not around, though I'm but a useless butler, I still can't allow our Overlord Legion to lose in spirit. Even when I'm not a match, I still don't fear any opponent. I believe our overlord will repay all our losses once he's back.”

”Hehe, overlord, that is quite an imposing t.i.tle. Unfortunately, his underlings really aren't anything special,” said Xia Qiuhua with a contemptuous smile. He stepped forward, walking slowly even as a powerful pressure surrounded Zhuge Zhantian.

He was displaying the strength of a third-stage Emperor. As for Zhuge Zhantian, he was barely a second-stage Emperor. The gap between them was only one cultivation stage, yet the gap between their strengths was incredibly wide.

Zhuge Zhantian, with his intelligence, decided to attack before Xia Qiuhua could build up his momentum. Wielding a green feather fan, he channeled his energy into the fan and caused it to s.h.i.+ne brightly. A green crane projection floated out of the fan, one that exuded an extraordinary presence.

The Crane Whistles Through the Nine Skies!