78: Chapter 78: The Grand Gesture 78: Chapter 78: The Grand Gesture “Qu Your Highness, on any regular day, I would let you have your way, but not this time, these ten thousand Contribution Points, I refuse to give up,” Lin Mozhu said as he suddenly launched an attack on Qu Wuyin.
A Sword Qi had already slashed towards Qu Wuyin, blocking off her path ahead.
Ten thousand Contribution Points was an astronomical figure for them; in the Victory Martial Arts Academy, they could be used not only to exchange for Qi Gathering Pills but also for many other heavenly and earthly treasures, martial skills, and Cultivation Techniques.
Their value far exceeded ten thousand Qi Gathering Pills, and such treasures were not simply given away.
“Indeed, the position of the top rank relies on one’s own abilities; we are all known as the Four Talents of Jijing City, and now it’s time to determine who stands above the rest!”
Ao Wuming spoke up with an icy voice.
The more talented the disciple, the prouder they felt inside; being one of the Four Talents, they all usually looked down on the other three.
Now was indeed the moment to fight for who would be at the top of the rankings.
Whoever could step onto the ark first today and obtain those ten thousand Contribution Points would also claim that top position.
“I wonder who will be the first to step onto the ark.”
The crowd discussed amongst themselves as they watched the four in the sky.
The four were on the same level, their strengths extremely close to one another; any one of them could potentially be the first to step onto the ark.
“Lin Mozhu, Ao Wuming, you two dare to compete with Qu Your Highness?”
Chu Beige sneered from the sidelines.
“Qu Your Highness, allow me to knock these two down and teach them a lesson!”
“Chu Beige, this is not your concern.”
Qu Wuyin spoke coldly, clearly unwilling to have any involvement with Chu Beige.
A fierce light flashed through Chu Beige’s eyes.
But it quickly disappeared.
“Fine, since Qu Your Highness does not wish for Beige’s assistance, then Beige will not intervene.
However, those two have been disrespectful to Your Highness, and I still need to teach them a lesson.”
Chu Beige sneered and immediately charged at Lin Mozhu.
With muscles bulging, Chu Beige turned out to be a Body Cultivator.
With one punch, he forced Lin Mozhu back a step.
But Lin Mozhu’s Sword Edge also struck Chu Beige, forcing him to retreat as well.
Chu Fengmian could see that the strength of the Four Talents was indeed very close.
On the other side, Ao Wuming was entangled in a fight with Qu Wuyin.
With such close strengths, it was difficult to determine the victor.
“Ten thousand Contribution Points, it seems I too must make a move.”
Chu Fengmian steeled his resolve.
He had not wanted to rashly act, but these ten thousand Contribution Points were indeed a huge temptation to Chu Fengmian.
Since that was the case, Chu Fengmian was also unwilling to remain hidden.
In the Victory Martial Arts Academy, strength was closely related to resources; making himself known was his first step in the academy!
“Everyone, stop fighting!
Those ten thousand Contribution Points are mine!”
Chu Fengmian laughed loudly.
With a swift move, he suddenly burst through the crowd.
Chu Fengmian’s sudden appearance caught everyone on the scene off guard.
How dare he interfere with the fight of the Four Talents!”
“Where did this ignorant fool come from, thinking he can snatch the top prize of ten thousand Contribution Points from the hands of the Four Talents?”
“Body Cultivation Level Five, certainly a strong one, yet such strength means little in front of the Four Talents.”
Everyone’s gaze converged upon Chu Fengmian, sizing him up.
In the eyes that watched Chu Fengmian, there was surprise and disdain, but not a single person beheld him with any hope.
In their view, Chu Fengmian could never snatch the top spot from the hands of the four prodigies.
“Look, isn’t he the one who injured the Cheng family’s Third Young Master yesterday?”
A martial artist suddenly pointed out Chu Fengmian.
He found Chu Fengmian’s appearance extremely familiar, and upon careful reflection, realized he was indeed the person who had injured the Cheng family’s Third Young Master in the teahouse the day before.
“He dares to participate in the Wu Sheng Academy’s examination?
Does he not know about the Cheng family’s influence in Wu Sheng Academy?”
“Maybe the kid isn’t afraid.
With such talent, his background must also be not insignificant.”
“Background not insignificant?
In front of the Cheng family, even some royal households of Wu Sheng Kingdom are nothing, what kind of background could this kid have to contend against the Cheng family?”
The crowd burst into discussion.
You dare to compete with this young master for these ten thousand Contribution Points?”
Lin Mozhu stepped back, separating himself from Chu Beige, and looked at Chu Fengmian with a disdainful tone.
“Leave now, posthaste.
The top spot is not something you can contend for.”
Compared to Lin Mozhu, Chu Beige was even more arrogantly dismissive.
“Indeed, an outsider like you has no right to compete for the top spot, scram!”
“Hahaha, a little fellow at the fifth stage of Body Cultivation dares to contest?
Ao Wuming laughed loudly, his gaze full of mockery.
Only Qu Wuyin didn’t speak out immediately; instead, she looked at Chu Fengmian somewhat surprisedly.
She too did not expect Chu Fengmian to suddenly take action and join the fray for these ten thousand Contribution Points.
“With your strength, it shouldn’t be difficult to board this ark.
Why bother getting involved in this fight?”
Qu Wuyin looked at Chu Fengmian and spoke calmly.
“If you withdraw now, and if you’re in need of Contribution Points, I can lend you some.
There’s no need to entangle yourself in such danger.”
Princess Qu, you know this person?”
Upon hearing Qu Wuyin’s words, Chu Beige’s gaze instantly shifted.
The look he gave Chu Fengmian was part scrutiny and part hostility.
Indeed, it was hostility.
In Jijing City, Qu Wuyin had always disregarded any young talent; had Chu Beige not been ranked among the four prodigies and a member of the Chu family, it would have been hard for him to exchange even a word with Qu Wuyin.
What’s more, even if he had spoken to her, most of his words were met with cold rejection.
Since when had Qu Wuyin actually chosen to take the initiative to speak to another man?
“We’ve merely met once before.”
Chu Fengmian responded calmly, looking toward Qu Wuyin, his lips curling into a confident smile.
“Chu has stated before, Chu is not accustomed to relying on a woman’s assistance.”
“These ten thousand Contribution Points, Chu will obtain on his own.”
“What an arrogant young brat.
Since you won’t accept kindness, then this young master won’t be polite!”
Since Chu Fengmian was not willing to back down, naturally, he also planned to repel Chu Fengmian.
Strength was the ultimate truth.
“Take your shot then.
Since you’re a friend of Princess Qu, this young master will give you a chance to make a move.”
Lin Mozhu held a light sword, a smile on his face as he looked at Chu Fengmian.