Chapter 458: I Sense Strong Opponents, I Want to Spar

"Lin Fan, what are we doing here? It's so desolate, there's no one around." Old Zhang looked at the surrounding environment, feeling particularly bored. This was the suburbs, and the buildings that once stood here were now abandoned and dilapidated.

Lin Fan said, "I heard the Alliance Academy's establishment is a lively affair."

Old Zhang asked, "Is there food?" He recalled the association meeting, where there was a wide variety of delicious food. He hoped the Alliance Academy would also offer some tasty treats.

"Hmm, there should be." Lin Fan wasn't sure, but he figured there probably would be. He didn't want to disappoint Old Zhang by saying no.

"Looking forward to it." Old Zhang suddenly perked up.

The demonic rooster looked at the desolate suburbs with smug satisfaction. This was once human territory, and it was the demons who had reduced it to its current state.

However, the current state of the demons disappointed him.

Where had they all gone? Was he truly the only one left fighting?

As a demonic rooster, he had the pride and dignity of a demon. He would not give up; he would become a true demonic hero no matter what.

Onward!

Onward!

"Who are you looking for?" The security guard stopped Lin Fan. All the students had already entered for the opening ceremony. At this important moment, as a security guard, he had a heavy responsibility to protect the safety of the Alliance Academy.

Lin Fan said, "We want to go in and have a look."

The security guard asked, "Are you a student of the Alliance Academy?"

"No."

"Were you invited?"

"No."

"Unfortunately, you have neither, so you cannot enter." The security guard was a middle-aged man, with no special skills, looking ordinary, like an uncle randomly picked from a hiring hall.

But unfortunately, this uncle was not ordinary at all. He was a gold-star security guard from the Li Group, with over ten years of experience, having passed numerous assessments to earn his title.

"Hey!" The ginseng shouted, then waved its tendrils. Slap! The gold-star security guard collapsed to the ground, unconscious. It was just that direct and overbearing.

"Why did you hit him for no reason?" Lin Fan was shocked. He didn't expect the friendly ginseng to resort to violence, which seemed particularly unfriendly and conflicted with his philosophy.

His companions were all very friendly. They would not hesitate to help those in need.

But now…

"Nothing, I just let him sleep for a bit. Look at his dark circles. I'm a ginseng with some medical knowledge, and his condition is quite bad. If he doesn't rest properly, something bad will definitely happen." The ginseng was very skilled at making up excuses with a straight face.

Lin Fan pondered, feeling that the ginseng's words seemed to make some sense.

Old Zhang squatted down and carefully examined the security guard, noticing the dark circles were indeed quite serious. He nodded, "Based on my rich medical experience, the ginseng is right. He needs rest."

Lin Fan stroked the ginseng's head apologetically, "I misunderstood you. You were really looking out for him."

"Of course." The ginseng said proudly, puffing out its chest.

The demonic rooster complained frantically in his mind, Oh my god, that's terrifying. Just hit him and be done with it, why make up excuses? So inhumane.

Lin Fan carried the security guard into the guardhouse and placed him on a chair. Just as he was about to leave, Lin Fan saw the hat on the table. As if remembering something, he turned back, picked up the hat, and placed it on the security guard's head. This way, it wouldn't be easily noticed that the guard was resting, thus preventing him from being docked pay.

So smart. Lin Fan smiled. He enjoyed helping others.

Old Zhang said, "Lin Fan, you're so thoughtful."

Lin Fan replied, "Being thoughtful is the key to doing things well, don't you think?"

"Mm-hmm." Old Zhang learned something new from Lin Fan again. To him, Lin Fan was not only a good friend but also a life mentor. They learned from and helped each other.

In the distance…

"Not going with them?" Liu Haichan watched Lin Fan and the others enter the Alliance Academy and turned to look at the one-eyed man. He noticed the one-eyed man's calm expression, with a hint of anticipation. It seemed he had already made preparations, and Liu Haichan wondered what would happen.

The one-eyed man said, "If I go, the following events won't be as interesting."

"Haha, how wicked." Liu Haichan discovered another unique quality of the one-eyed man. This quality was truly precious. Why hadn't he noticed it before? But then he remembered how the one-eyed man had managed to turn the rumor about Li Guofeng's grandson being killed by Lin Fan into a perceived fact, and he knew just how formidable he was.

The one-eyed man had already told Lin Fan that there were strong individuals at the Alliance Academy, and if he wanted to spar, he should go there and look for them. Lin Fan, who could sense the aura of strong individuals, felt that the one-eyed man was lying. If there were truly strong individuals present, he would be able to sense them.

Lin Fan was skeptical about this.

Knowing Lin Fan's doubts, the one-eyed man asked him, "In the movies you watch, don't the characters get stronger as the plot progresses?"

Lin Fan thought about it and realized the one-eyed man was right. Movies did unfold that way. Therefore, he believed what the one-eyed man said; perhaps there really would be strong opponents.

Inside the school…

On the open-air stage…

Newly enrolled students sat, listening to the leaders' speeches.

Mu Hao was enjoying his moment as an important figure. As a member of the Starry Sky Clan, his appearance was naturally impressive, though not necessarily unparalleled. Seeing these youngsters listening with admiration, he felt genuinely pleased.

"Students, I am Mu Hao, the young master of the Wu Clan of the Starry Sky Clan. You can call me Teacher Mu. I hope you will come to me with any questions you may have."

"I will be the homeroom teacher for Class One. As long as you study under me, I will treat you as my students and teach you well."

"Please applaud if you understand."

Clap, clap, clap!

Applause thundered. Mu Hao felt a great sense of accomplishment. It felt truly wonderful. This feeling was difficult to describe; his vanity was greatly satisfied.

Many girls looked at Mu Hao with adoration. He was quite popular among them.

Li Guofeng was rather annoyed. These attention-seeking Starry Sky Clan members were so bothersome. Look at the other members; they were expressionless, their hearts undisturbed.

He had only one purpose in establishing the Alliance Academy: to build closer relationships with the Starry Sky Clan.

Another purpose was to establish the Alliance Academy as a new force that could rival the Special Department and exert significant influence. This way, even the Special Department would have to think twice before taking action against him.

Li Guofeng walked to the front of the stage. His mere presence exuded an air of authority. His manner of speaking resembled that of someone addressing employees, which didn't feel very comfortable. However, Li Guofeng was the dean of the Alliance Academy, holding a high position, at least in the eyes of these newly enrolled students.

Huo Xingzong, favored by the one-eyed man, looked at the Starry Sky Clan experts with excitement and anticipation.

He wanted to cultivate the Starry Sky Clan's cultivation methods. The cultivation techniques available to humans were too few and of low quality, far inferior to those of the Starry Sky Clan.

There was an insurmountable gap between them.

If he could obtain the Starry Sky Clan's cultivation methods, it would make leaving the Buddhist Academy worthwhile.

Moreover, he had an even grander plan.

If he could catch the eye of a Starry Sky Clan girl, he could use marriage as a springboard to establish a connection with the Starry Sky Clan. That would be ideal.

His parents had died early, and he had suffered poverty since childhood. Therefore, he strived for success, excelling both in his studies and at the Buddhist Academy, becoming the envy of others.

But who knew how much effort he had put in?

For him, there was nothing but success.

At this moment…

Lin Fan and the others arrived.

"Wow, so many people."

"Yeah, it was so deserted outside. I didn't expect so many people to be gathered here."

Their arrival didn't attract the students' attention. However, the people on the stage noticed Lin Fan and his companions. Everyone else was seated, and they were the only ones entering from outside. How could they not stand out?

"Hello everyone," Lin Fan called out, greeting them.

Whoosh!

Li Guofeng's face changed instantly when he saw the newcomer. He hadn't expected Lin Fan to show up. He was certain Lin Fan's arrival wouldn't bring anything good. Damn it, he killed my grandson and acts as if nothing happened. Who can tolerate this?

"Damn, why is he here?" Mu Hao, who had been all smiles, was startled when he saw Lin Fan. He wasn't afraid of anyone, but Lin Fan was his greatest fear. Lin Fan was too powerful and a bit unpredictable. Recalling the numerous times he had suffered at Lin Fan's hands, Mu Hao felt like dying.

Therefore, he held the belief: If I can't beat him, can't I just avoid him?

He stayed far away, wanting nothing to do with Lin Fan.

Mu Hao wasn't the only one with this thought. Many members of the Starry Sky Clan felt the same way.

The students looked at Lin Fan curiously. Many had recognized him, as he had been publicized as the guardian of Longguo during the time when demons ran rampant.

The foreign students were curious. Who is he?

"What are you doing here?" Li Guofeng asked, suppressing his anger. The person he least wanted to see was Lin Fan. He couldn't match Lin Fan's strength, and even finding help would be useless. So, his strategy was: Don't let me see you, and don't come looking for me. Let's pretend we don't know each other.

Lin Fan said calmly, "I want to find strong opponents to spar with."

Li Guofeng's expression remained calm as he fell silent.

Spar?

You're just here to cause trouble.

Li Yanyin was well aware of Lin Fan's strength. Even the Dragon Clan ancestor couldn't do anything to him. He was too powerful, though the extent of his power was unknown. However, it was definitely beyond what they could handle.

"Have you seen the ginseng beside him?" she whispered to the other clan members.

The Starry Sky Clan members hadn't noticed the ginseng, but after Li Yanyin's reminder, they looked over curiously.

With just one glance…

They realized this ginseng was extraordinary, radiating an alluring spiritual energy. It was an extremely precious spiritual being. Their conclusion… They wanted it.