Chapter 524 (2/2)
One week ago, he had finally completed the ability for brain regeneration, so he now owned a physical body that was close to being indestructible.
Asto’s Killing technique, the Swordless Sword, had even received a boost from various ancient sword techniques and become even more perfect.
‘I heard that after Heng Tianxiao was defeated, he went to The School of Sword Arts’ previous Supreme Chief to restudy his sword arts. I wonder how much stronger he has become now.’
Even with Zhou Xingwen and the others right before him, Asto’s mind was still full of thoughts of his rival, Heng Tianxiao.
Zhou Xingwen said, “Lord Assistant, may I ask why you’ve come to the Sacred Land?”
Asto threw a cold glance at Lilia and said, “The Sacred Land is a forbidden land in the academy. Everyone can only train in the respective areas based on their entitlements. What is this girl doing here? I recall that she isn’t a student of the academy, right?”
Zhou Xingwen had not expected Asto to not show any civilities in the least and to cause trouble by immediately bringing up the matter of Lilia. He thought, ‘It seems like there’s no room for discussions.’
Then Zhou Xingwen said, “She’s a servant Xingjian specifically asked for, and she is in charge of taking care of his daily life. The academy allows each cultivator to bring one or two servants to stay with them, right?”
“Hmph. Don’t let me find out that she has used the Regional Academy’s resources. Otherwise, even if it’s Fang Xingjian, I won’t let him off,” Asto declared. Then he spoke nonchalantly, “Where’s Fang Xingjian? Why hasn’t he come to meet me?”
Zhou Xingwen answered honestly, “Xingjian is currently training in seclusion. Before he went in, he instructed us that no one is to disturb him.”
“Hmph, he is merely a student of a Regional Academy. Since when does he have such rights? His right to use the Sacred Land has already expired. He can’t possibly still want to hog the spot, can he?”
Zhou Xingwen said, “Lord Governor has given the instruction that as Xingjian is making preparations for the National Selection, he can be given an exception and his right to use the Sacred Land can be extended for three months.”
“Ridiculous,” Asto scoffed, and streams of sword intent seemed to fill up the world, pressing toward Zhou Xingwen and the other two. Their faces turned extremely pale, and they shook as if they were about to fall.
“It’s not as if the entire Regional Academy’s resources belong to Fang Xingjian alone. With so many students waiting in the line, why should he be given an extension? Without any fairness, how can one manage the entire academy? How can everyone be appeased?”
Zhou Xingwen’s teeth were clattering under the immense pressure, but he summoned up the courage to say, “Sir, this is the instruction from the Governor. He said…”
“B*stard!” With a loud bang, Asto’s palm sent Zhou Xingwen flying. Zhou Xingwen crashed into over 100 big trees and over ten mounds before he dropped to the ground.
Asto looked coldly at Anderson and Lilia, who were left. “Right now, I’m the one in charge of all the matters in the academy. It’s also the First Prince’s intention for the roles of the Headmaster and Governor to be split into two in the future. It’s the future policy of the country. Do you guys still have any problems?”
Anderson frowned and clenched his fists tightly. The shadows under his feet started trembling like he would take action any moment now.
Asto looked at Anderson coldly, as if he was waiting for him to make his move.
With Anderson’s personality, he was not one who could tolerate someone acting so arrogantly toward him. However, Asto was a Demigod after all and not Anderson’s match. If Anderson were to make a move now, he would just be asking to be humiliated.
“Have you said enough? If you have, then scram. The academy’s matters aren’t for you to get involved in.”
Just as Anderson was hesitating, Lilia made her move. With a cry, Lilia’s longsword thrust out toward Asto at lightning speed.