In Terra Su’s eyes, Situ Ming, despite being a direct descendant of the Situ Family, was nothing more than a slightly more refined riffraff. Terra naturally disdained wasting words on him and said coldly, “Take your filthy hand off, or I won’t mind breaking it right here.”
Situ Ming’s face turned livid with rage. This brat dared to threaten him! The last time he was bested by Terra was merely due to his own carelessness. If this brat thought he could defeat him again, he was sorely mistaken.
However, just as Situ Ming was about to step towards Terra, he suddenly remembered that they were in the Star Pavilion, where fighting was strictly prohibited.
Everyone in Anyang City knew that the Star Pavilion had a powerful backer, and no one dared to cause trouble there, not even the Situ Family.
With this in mind, Situ Ming snorted coldly and gave up on the idea of attacking, but he couldn’t resist sneering, “Even if you managed to beat me by a fluke last time, you’re still trash. When we get into Anyang Academy, that’s when the real test begins. Don’t expect to have an easy time, because I’ll make sure you suffer.”
Terra couldn’t help but chuckle, “I advise you to save your threats. Anyone who dares to threaten me never ends up well.”
“Hmph, what arrogance!”
At this moment, the young man next to Situ Ming snorted disdainfully, “I’ve seen many arrogant people in Anyang City, but someone as ordinary as you, both in background and cultivation, daring to be this arrogant is a first.”
Terra glanced at the young man, who exuded an arrogance ten times greater than Situ Ming’s, as if no one in the world was worth his attention. He didn’t even bother to look Terra in the eye.
“Hmph, Terra, do you know who this is?”
Situ Ming spoke again, with a proud expression, pointing at the young man, “This is Elliot Cui, a rising star in the Elixir Path division of Anyang Academy. He’s one of the most talented alchemists there, and at such a young age, he’s already a second-grade alchemist!”
Situ Ming deliberately spoke loudly, immediately attracting the attention of many people in the Star Pavilion.
“So, he’s Elliot Cui!”
“Who’s Elliot Cui? Is he really that impressive? I see he’s only at the Condensing Origin Realm eighth-level.”
“You don’t understand. Elliot Cui is a genius in the Elixir Path. Alchemy geniuses don’t care much about martial cultivation. It’s said that he has exceptional talent in alchemy and has already become a second-grade alchemist at a young age.”
“Wow, a second-grade alchemist! Those are highly sought after by the powerful and influential. We better be careful not to offend him.”
“I heard that Elliot Cui’s talent in alchemy has been widely recognized by the Elixir Path division of Anyang Academy. Even the dean, Jackson Guo, is considering taking him as a disciple.”
“Really? The dean of the Elixir Path division? He’s a third-grade alchemist!”
The room buzzed with discussions, and everyone looked at Elliot Cui with awe and respect.
Elliot Cui’s face showed a hint of pride. He had deliberately remained silent to create this effect, and it worked as he had hoped. All eyes in the Star Pavilion were now on him.
Elliot Cui looked down at Terra with a condescending attitude and said, “I don’t care what grudge you have with Situ Ming. Since I saw it today, I’ll mediate for you.”
He paused, then continued coldly, “Now, kneel down and lick Situ Ming’s shoes clean.”
Situ Ming was extremely pleased. With Elliot Cui backing him up today, if Terra didn’t bow and beg for mercy, it would be a direct insult to a second-grade alchemist.
In Anyang City, anyone with a brain would never dare to offend a second-grade alchemist.
Today, Situ Ming intended to repay Terra for the humiliation he suffered yesterday, with interest.
Everyone looked at Terra with sympathy. Although they didn’t know who this unfamiliar young man was, kneeling down to lick someone’s shoes was an extreme humiliation, especially in public. The mere thought of it was unbearable.
However, if he didn’t kneel and lick the shoes, he would offend a second-grade alchemist, which was a fate worse than death.
Elliot Cui sneered. With his status, he naturally disdained looking at someone as insignificant as Terra. He was only making things difficult for Terra to support Situ Ming.
Elliot Cui didn’t care about Situ Ming himself but was interested in the Situ Family behind him.
Although Elliot Cui was now a second-grade alchemist, he didn’t have any powerful backing. He aimed to gain the support of the Situ Family, which would significantly boost his reputation and status.
“Hurry up, kneel down and lick Situ Ming’s shoes clean, or I won’t be polite,” Elliot Cui looked down at Terra.
Terra spoke calmly, “Leave while you still can.”
“Brat, how dare you be so arrogant in front of me?” Elliot Cui frowned, releasing a massive wave of soul power towards Terra.
An alchemist of a certain level could release soul power to directly attack an enemy’s soul. However, Elliot Cui was far from mastering soul power techniques; he was merely using raw soul power to attack.
Elliot Cui relied on his status as a second-grade alchemist and didn’t bother using martial techniques, opting to suppress with soul power instead. Most people couldn’t withstand a second-grade alchemist’s soul power for even a moment and would soon be crying in agony.
But this time, Elliot Cui miscalculated. Terra had been cultivating the Great Desolation Soul Refining Scripture, and his soul power had long reached the level of a third-grade alchemist.
With just a slight lift of his eyes, Terra released a sliver of soul power, neutralizing Elliot Cui’s overwhelming soul power.
Elliot Cui felt as if his soul power had vanished into thin air. Just as he was puzzled, a sharp pain like needles pierced his mind, nearly causing him to faint on the spot.
“Brat, what trick did you use?”
Elliot Cui, unaware that he had been attacked by Terra’s soul power, clutched his head, glaring at Terra in shock and anger.
Terra smiled faintly, “I told you to leave. Next time, it won’t just be pain.”
Situ Ming, clueless about what had happened, shouted, “Terra, how dare you disrespect a second-grade alchemist! Do you believe I won’t teach you a lesson?”
Terra’s gaze turned cold as he walked directly towards Situ Ming.
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