Justifiable Defence?

Lu Yan's attack was fierce and heavy, drawing everyone's eyes to Chen Kong. 

This was Lu Yan's most powerful attack. How would Chen Kong, with a cultivation four ranks lower, withstand it? 

But Chen Kong remained still, his expression calm as if the massive fist coming at him didn't exist. 

After a moment's pause, as if just realizing the situation, Chen Kong opened his hand and unleashed his family's signature skill: the Prison Suppression Hand. 

Dazzling golden light burst forth, forming a substantial golden handprint. The terrifying pressure immediately drew everyone's attention. 

The golden handprint then boldly advanced towards Lu Yan's yellow fist. 

In midair, the golden giant hand trembled slightly before clenching into a fist in a shocking move. It grabbed the massive yellow fist, crushing it instantly. Without slowing down, the hand continued forward, and Lu Yan couldn't evade it in time. 

The handprint fell, creating a deep pit several times larger than the previous one, with Lu Yan crushed within, his condition unknown. 

A collective gasp rose from the crowd. 

That was one of the top experts of the Upper Academy, defeated in a single move! What kind of monster was Chen Kong? 

Defeating an opponent four ranks higher with a single strike! 

"He's gotten even stronger," Mo Qingkuang thought. 

After their battle, Chen Kong had gained new insights. The Prison Suppression Hand, initially just a suppressive move, now had some control effects. 

Chen Kong could manipulate the handprint even after it was launched! 

Mo Qingkuang wondered if he could control a martial skill after it was cast. He realized he could only do that with the Dragon Capturing Hand after a year of practice, but not with any other martial skills. 

Chen Kong was indeed incredibly powerful! 

With the strongest present easily crushed by Chen Kong, the Blue Flame Royal Academy students fell silent. Their earlier anger and excitement were doused like a cold bucket of water, leaving not even a wisp of smoke. 

No one dared to move, leaving Lu Yan embedded in the ground, his fate unknown. 

"Anyone else?" Chen Kong's voice wasn't loud, but in the eerie silence, it was clear to everyone. 

No one dared to step up against Chen Kong's challenge. 

Chen Kong's power was too overwhelming. He defeated a third-rank grandmaster with a slap and did the same to a seventh-rank grandmaster! Anyone else stepping forward might only need a single finger to be dealt with. 

"Anyone else?" Chen Kong repeated, looking around. The Blue Flame Royal Academy students avoided his blank gaze, involuntarily stepping back. 

Chen Kong alone had subdued them all. 

"If no one else, we'll proceed to registration." 

After waiting a while with no response, Chen Kong turned to his fellow Imperial Academy students. "Let's go in." 

"Wait!" 

Just as the Imperial Academy group was about to step through the gates of the Blue Flame Royal Academy, a long-drawn-out voice called out from the crowd. 

The crowd parted, making way for a young man in a blue school uniform. This young man had a head of explosive hair, dark skin, and an arrogant expression filled with confidence. 

Upon seeing this young man, the previously lifeless crowd of Blue Flame Royal Academy suddenly came alive. The earlier silence was replaced with joy and excitement. 

"Senior Ling Chen is here!" 

"Senior Ling Chen! He's the one who even injured Senior Lu Yan!" 

"Senior Ling Chen, avenge us!" 

As the young man, known as Senior Ling Chen, stepped forward, Chen Kong's expression finally changed, and even Mo Qingkuang looked a bit surprised. 

A Fire Spirit Body! 

This Senior Ling Chen was just over twenty, younger than both Lu Yan and that Triangle Eyes, yet his entire being exuded an explosive aura of true qi, marking him as extraordinary. 

However, what struck Chen Kong and Mo Qingkuang the most was that Ling Chen, despite his relatively low cultivation level of Third-rank Grandmaster, posed a significant threat, comparable even to Mo Qingkuang. 

With more and more people shouting for him to avenge Lu Yan, Ling Chen scratched his ear and suddenly yelled at the crowd, "What are you shouting about? If you don't have any skills, don't come out here causing trouble and disgrace our academy!" 

His outburst silenced the Blue Flame Royal Academy students and even puzzled the Imperial Academy students. Was he scolding his own people? 

The Blue Flame Royal Academy students dared not speak. Ling Chen was no ordinary member like Lu Yan; he was at the peak of the academy. 

Despite his Third Rank Grandmaster status, Ling Chen was the seventh seat of the Upper Academy, a place that even included Ninth-rank Grandmasters under his command. 

Why? Because he had a Fire Spirit Body! 

One day, when Ling Chen reached the Ninth Rank Grandmaster level, who would be his match? Even now, few dared to provoke him. 

After silencing the crowd, Ling Chen strolled forward and pulled the deeply embedded Lu Yan from the ground. A quick examination revealed that Lu Yan, with his earth attribute's resilience, had only a few broken bones, not severe injuries. It was unclear if he was knocked out or fainted from humiliation. 

Without a second glance, Ling Chen tossed Lu Yan's body back, which the Blue Flame Royal Academy students hurriedly caught. 

Ling Chen then slowly approached Chen Kong, his gaze sweeping over Chen Kong and Mo Qingkuang. "Not bad, you two. No wonder you dare to cause trouble at the gates of the Blue Flame Royal Academy." 

As a fellow spirit body, he could sense the presence of Mo Qingkuang and Chen Kong, understanding that Lu Yan's defeat was not without reason. 

Chen Kong calmly replied with two words, "Forced to." 

"Forced to?" Ling Chen stepped back with a strange expression, spreading his hands. "You've beaten him like this, and you say you were forced to retaliate? Self-defense? or Excessive defense?" 

"Not excessive," Chen Kong shook his head. 

"Alright, alright," Ling Chen tilted his head, raising his hand to stop Chen Kong from continuing. "You've won, so you have a point." 

"But—" 

"But what?" Chen Kong watched Ling Chen warily, knowing that he was different from Lu Yan and could be a tough opponent if he suddenly attacked. 

Ling Chen slowly approached Chen Kong and whispered, "Winning or losing is one thing, but you were too heavy-handed." 

"Plus, this is the main gate of Blue Flame Royal Academy. You making such a scene makes us look bad." 

Ling Chen looked a bit helpless. "If the whole academy rushes out, even you won't be able to handle it. Besides, you have to live here for a year." 

"I'm telling you, there are quite a few people in the academy stronger than Lu Yan. You'd be in a lot of trouble."