Chapter 54 Triumph (2/2)

With a wave of Qi Yuan’s hand, two figures flew onto the stage and assisted the still shrieking Qi Yue off. Only then did the referee return to his senses and shout, “A class, Zhou Yuan’s victory!”

“All the B class participants have been defeated so the A class has won their challenge! I now announce that the A class is this year’s leader of the classes!”

As the referee’s voice boomed, the numerous A class students burst out into cheers, cheers accompanied by thunderous applause from the countless audience members around the field.

Gaze after gaze was filled with amazement as they looked towards the thin figure of the youngster atop the stage. No one had expected the once crippled prince to reach such heights.

Those that had experienced the events from over a dozen years ago sighed inwardly. To think that even the calamity back then had been unable to completely ruin his highness. This clearly showed how just how tenacious his highness was.

However, when all was said and done, Zhou Yuan had after all lost the sacred dragon blessing. Hence, it was hard to determine exactly how far he would be able to go.

After all, the sacred dragon blessing that once belonged to him was currently the country blessing of Great Wu. In addition, its power had also been bestowed onto the two born with the python and sparrow blessings that were born on the same day as himself. With just the power of Great Zhou, taking it back would be harder than ascending the heavens.

In contrast to the celebratory atmosphere of the A class, an oppressive atmosphere covered the completely silent B class. Their class master, Xu Hong, had a steely-green face of compressed anger akin to a volcano that was on the verge of erupting.

A single step was all that separated him from the position of headmaster. He should taken control of the Great Zhou Institute after today, but who could have expected such a turn of events.

The originally sure-win Qi Yue had lost to Zhou Yuan!

It was at this time that the unconscious Liu Xi finally awakened. However, her pretty face immediately turned deathly pale when she heard the referee’s announcement.

“Qi Yue lost to Zhou Yuan? How can it be?!”

She blankly stared at the stone stage, only to see Zhou Yuan standing there with his hands behind his back. His tall straight figure and his thin face gave off an aura of sharpness that no one dared to underestimate.

“How is it possible… how could he have beaten Qi Yue! He’s nothing but a crippled prince!” Liu Xi mumbled to herself, still unable to accept reality.

The other class B students gloated a little as they watched Liu Xi. Qi Yue had been the only one to be acknowledged by this arrogant girl who acted superior to all of her other B class classmates.

You once said that prince Zhou Yuan was a toad that you would never give a second glance. Yet, he has now become so outstanding, so outstanding that even Qi Yue can no longer compare.

Looks like Su Youwei was right. Compared to prince Zhou Yuan, Liu Xi was the real toad.

On the tall viewing platform, Qi Yuan knew that their plan had already failed. His expression was somewhat dark as he looked towards Zhou Qing and said with a faint smile, “The outcome of this class ranking exam is truly unexpected. Congratulations your majesty.”

Zhou Qing’s expression was calm as he replied, “It’s a pity with regards to all the thought and effort king Qi has put into the Great Zhou Institute over the years.”

Qi Yuan laughed, “Qi Manor made a wrong move this time, but your majesty should not be too overjoyed. Qi Manor is still the same Qi Manor even without the Great Zhou Institute.”

“Besides…”

He paused, revealing a slight smile as he glanced at Zhou Yuan. “My eldest son Qi Hao is said to have gained recognition under the great general. Perhaps your majesty should pay some attention to this.”

Zhou Qing’s pupils shrank a little upon hearing these words, but his expression remained unchanged as he replied, “The great general is no rebel. At the very least, this is something that I still believe in.”

“Hehe, I hope so. But it seems that he does not intend to repay your majesty’s faith.” Qi Yuan’s words seemed to hold a deeper meaning. Without further ado, he smiled and cupped his fists together towards Zhou Qing before turning around to leave.

Zhou Qing’s eyes grew colder as he watched Qi Yuan leave. The former knew that Qi Manor would not just leave it at this after this failure. Looks like the future clashes between them would only grow more and more ruthless…

However, the one thing he knew was that no matter what, he would never allow a repeat of the events from back then!

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