“Transforming Realm second-level, truly formidable.” Terra Su took a deep breath, calming the turbulent blood in his chest, and gained a clear understanding of the power of the Transforming Realm second-level.
Since he began cultivating the Martial Dao in this life, Terra Su had rarely been at a disadvantage, even when challenging higher levels.
Yet just now, Terra Su had to use his sword with all his might to barely break through his opponent’s punch.
It seemed that the genius at the Transforming Realm second-level was indeed powerful.
While Terra Su was inwardly shocked, Lu Can was even more astonished. He never expected that his powerful punch would not gain any advantage over Terra Su, resulting in a mere draw.
This outcome was completely unacceptable to Lu Can.
The onlookers were equally stunned, their mouths agape, unable to believe what they had just witnessed.
“Did I see that right? Terra Su actually fought Lu Can to a draw?”
“Lu Can is a genius at the Transforming Realm second-level, yet his attack didn’t harm Terra Su at all. This is unbelievable.”
Even the elegant young woman was surprised, her curious eyes sizing up Terra Su.
Lu Can barely suppressed his anger and coldly said, “Terra Su, don’t get cocky. I was just unprepared, that’s why you found an opening.”
Terra Su smiled faintly, “If you say so, I’m always ready for your challenge.”
Despite Terra Su’s words, Lu Can couldn’t continue the challenge. As a genius at the Transforming Realm second-level, continually challenging someone at the Condensing Origin Realm eighth-level would be a disgrace.
Lu Can’s expression changed several times before he managed to suppress his displeasure, saying coldly, “Today’s Silver Medal student gathering is for exchanging Martial Dao insights, not for showing off. If you want to fight, wait until the upper division competition, and I’ll fight you then.”
“Suit yourself.”
Terra Su shrugged.
The matter of the duel ended there.
Although no one said anything more, everyone knew that Lu Can had lost face today.
Lu Can had personally tried to suppress a Condensing Origin Realm eighth-level student but failed. His attack didn’t affect the opponent at all, resulting in a draw.
To Lu Can, this was akin to a public humiliation.
Suppressing his killing intent, Lu Can glanced coldly at Terra Su before addressing the crowd, “There’s another matter related to the Crown Prince that I need to tell you about.”
“The Crown Prince?”
Everyone was surprised.
“Indeed.”
Lu Can’s face showed a proud smile, “Next month, the Crown Prince will host a boat banquet at the Mist Pavilion in the east of the city. I was fortunate enough to get a few invitations.”
“What? A boat banquet hosted by the Crown Prince?”
The crowd was astonished, their faces filled with genuine envy.
“Brother Lu truly has extensive connections. To get an invitation to the Crown Prince’s banquet is something we all envy.”
“Of course, just look at who Brother Lu is. He’s a member of the Lu Family, a loyal force under the Crown Prince. The Lu Family’s Patriarch is highly favored by the Crown Prince.”
“Brother Lu, could you give me an invitation and introduce me to the Crown Prince?”
“Yes, if we could gain the Crown Prince’s favor and be taken under his wing, it would mean a meteoric rise.”
“Brother Lu, I also want an invitation.”
“And me, and me.”
The crowd quickly forgot Lu Can’s earlier embarrassment, eagerly flattering him in hopes of getting an invitation to the boat banquet.
“Everyone, please calm down.”
Lu Can said, “I understand your eagerness, but the number of invitations is limited. Therefore, I can only invite those who have been the most active among the Silver Medal students.”
As he spoke, Lu Can glanced intentionally or unintentionally at Terra Su.
Regardless of how he distributed the invitations, Terra Su would not get one. Terra Su could dream of getting an invitation.
Soon, Lu Can distributed the invitations to a few of his closest supporters.
The last invitation, Lu Can personally handed to the elegant young woman, saying, “Junior Sister Du, this invitation is for you.”
Everyone looked on with envy and jealousy. Du Lan’er was a renowned beauty among the Silver Medal students, and she and Lu Can were considered a perfect match.
Lu Can had always been interested in Du Lan’er, but she had always been indifferent to him, let alone reciprocating his feelings.
At this moment, Du Lan’er politely smiled and was about to decline when Lu Can forcibly placed the invitation in her hand, “Junior Sister Du, if you don’t accept this invitation, you are disrespecting me.”
With no choice, Du Lan’er accepted and thanked him.
Terra Su noticed that the invitations Lu Can handed out were different from the one the Crown Prince had given him. The Crown Prince’s invitation was black with gold embossing, while Lu Can’s were white.
After distributing the invitations, Lu Can felt better and waved his hand, “Everyone, disperse!”
Terra Su turned and left, indifferent to the invitations they were distributing.
Behind him, a few of Lu Can’s staunch supporters pointed and whispered, “Look at that guy leaving with his head down. So what if he managed to draw with Brother Lu? Can he get an invitation to the Crown Prince’s boat banquet?”
“He was probably eyeing Brother Lu’s invitations just now, feeling very envious.”
“Envy won’t help. He’s from a humble background; getting an invitation to the Crown Prince’s banquet is impossible.”
“Haha, forget about him. Let’s think about how to impress the Crown Prince at the banquet. If we catch his eye and get taken under his wing, we’ll rise to great heights.”
…
The Silver Medal student gathering was just a minor episode, causing little disturbance in Terra Su’s heart.
After leaving the small square, Terra Su headed towards the main gate of Anyang Academy.
Back in Clear River City, Terra Su had promised Grandmaster Gong Liang of the Heavenly Elixir Hall that he would join the hall upon arriving in Anyang City.
Now that he had been in Anyang City for a while, Terra Su felt it was time to fulfill his promise to Grandmaster Gong Liang.
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