Chapter 502: Academy-Guarding Grand Array

’I’m still too weak.’

Above Gale Light Academy, Ye Xuan clenched his fists, killing intent boiling in his heart.

He couldn’t even control his own fate in the Dream Realm Plain. How could he possibly talk about returning to his peak?

At this moment, Ye Xuan felt an unprecedented desire to increase his strength.

RUMBLE!

Within Gale Light Academy, Vice Director Ge and Duan Tianlang fought wildly. The martial arts arena below them instantly shattered, turning into a cloud of ash.

"Haha! Today, I, Duan Tianlang, will tear your Gale Light Academy to the ground!"

Duan Tianlang laughed, his presence majestic and imposing.

Just a few moments into their clash, and large swaths of buildings were completely destroyed.

"You’ll need the skill for that! Everyone, hear my command! Surround everyone from the Profound Mystery Sect! Activate the Academy-Guarding Array! We cannot let a single person escape!"

Vice Director Ge roared, and a torrent of starlight suddenly scattered from his hand.

BZZZZZZZZ!

An aura that seemed to originate from ancient times rose up over Gale Light Academy. Before everyone’s eyes, a hazy dome of light emerged from the ground and enveloped the entire academy.

"Hm?"

Duan Tianlang’s expression changed abruptly, but it was quickly replaced by a strange look.

"You think a mere Academy-Guarding Array can stop me? Earth Emperor Seal, go!"

The massive, earth-yellow seal, like a great mountain, rumbled forward and slammed into the hazy light dome. The entire dome fluctuated violently, but then it immediately returned to calm.

"What?" Duan Tianlang was astounded, his expression shifting several times.

His Earth Emperor Seal was a Tier Eight Imperial Soldier. An ordinary array wouldn’t be able to withstand its crushing power, yet when it struck this hazy dome, it failed to break through.

Just what level was this Defensive Array?

Vice Director Ge suddenly sneered. "Hmph. Our Gale Light Academy has stood for a thousand years. Over that time, countless experts have reinforced this Academy-Guarding Array. Did you really think you alone could destroy it? Now that you’re here, don’t even think about leaving. Just stay."

"Gale Light Academy actually has a guarding array? From the looks of it, it must be at least an Eighth-Level Array!"

"Unbelievable. Duan Tianlang and the others from the Profound Mystery Sect actually dared to make a move inside Gale Light Academy. Isn’t that just courting death?"

"Now that they’re trapped by the Academy-Guarding Array, how can they possibly escape?"

The crowd was shocked and began to discuss the situation animatedly.

They had resided in Gale Light City for years and had always known Gale Light Academy to be extremely open, with almost no defensive measures. Now, seeing this Academy-Guarding Array, they finally understood.

’It makes sense when you think about it. How could an academy that’s one of the three top powers in the Dream Realm Plain have no defenses and just let people come and go as they please?’

"Haha! You want to make us stay? Let’s see if you have what it takes!"

The shock on Duan Tianlang’s face was replaced once more by ferocity, and his entire body transformed into a streak of purple light as he charged forward.

BOOM!

He unleashed a frenzied attack, even more violent than before. The earth-yellow seal shook the void as the purple longsword in his hand shot forth, transforming into a sea of purple swords.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! ...

Piercing Sword Qi soared to the heavens. Ten thousand purple swords, incomparably sharp, descended. Each one contained the strongest will of a Martial King, as if an ocean of swords was crashing down from the sky.

And within that sea of swords, the earth-yellow seal, seemingly radiating with immense golden light, bobbed up and down. Its majestic aura was enough to shake the heavens and the earth.

"I’ve long heard that Vice Sect Master Duan Tianlang of the Profound Mystery Sect is a genius of the Sword Dao who has already integrated it into his very being. Seeing it now, he truly is extraordinary."

In the sky outside Gale Light Academy.

Experts from top powers like the War God Tribe, Profound Sound Valley, Nine Yang Sect, Sky Empire, Bright Moon Empire, Qingfeng Empire, Sword Sect, and Divine Sea Sect all watched this scene in horror, muttering to themselves.

One of the experts from a power familiar with the Profound Mystery Sect spoke in a solemn voice, his expression grim.

The Earth Emperor Seal was an Imperial Soldier, so its astonishing power was to be expected. But the swordsmanship Duan Tianlang was currently unleashing was just as shocking, giving everyone a much clearer understanding of the Profound Mystery Sect’s strength.

Facing Ge Puzi, Duan Tianlang was now truly unleashing his full power, holding nothing back.

He knew that if he held back, he would be the one to fall.

Faced with this ferocious attack, Ge Puzi’s expression grew grave, and he suddenly let out a long cry.

His aged, stooping figure suddenly grew tall and imposing. His vitality surged, and his body seemed to grow twenty centimeters taller in an instant, as if he had been rejuvenated.

He roared at the sky, a furious cry that shook the mountains and rivers. If not for the protection of the Academy-Guarding Array, many of the Martial Artists present would have been shattered by that single roar, completely unable to withstand the shockwave.

BOOM!

Wielding a purple long spear, his body like that of a god or demon, he thrust his spear directly forward.

"Purple Extreme Spear—World-Ending Purple Dragon!"

The purple long spear transformed into a boundless ocean, and from within it, a purple flood dragon soared into the sky, its might shaking the world.

It seemed to have emerged from primordial times, its gaze disdainful, looking down on the world with contempt.

"The Purple Extreme Spear, a Tier Eight Imperial Soldier."

"I heard that the Purple Extreme Spear was given to him by the current director of Gale Light Academy, Huangfu Xiuming. Its power is astounding."

Many experts exclaimed in shock. Some of the Martial Artists who knew of the Purple Extreme Spear even spoke of its origin.

KABOOM!

The two purple oceans collided in the sky.

Immediately after, the incredibly domineering purple flood dragon smashed head-on into the earth-yellow seal.

THUMP!

It was as if the sky itself had been shattered. The area became a land of annihilation, roiling with vast Profound Power where nothing could exist. The crowd couldn’t see anything clearly.

But the true confrontation continued within this vast chaos.

BANG!

The purple flood dragon shattered, leaving only lingering purple qi. The crowd was astonished. ’Could Vice Director Ge have lost?’

PFFT!

Duan Tianlang shot out, covered in blood. A fist-sized spear wound had been pierced through his shoulder blade, splattering blood everywhere.

His robes were also in tatters. He had suffered an unimaginably severe injury.

"Here, you are no match for me. Do you still want to fight?"

Vice Director Ge stood holding his long spear. A trickle of blood also escaped the corner of his mouth, but compared to Duan Tianlang, he was in much better shape.

In the void, his domineering aura surged. His hair whipped about wildly, and his gaze was like lightning.

The crowd was horrified. Those who understood the situation shook their heads secretly. This time, the Profound Mystery Sect had messed up badly.

It was clear that Duan Tianlang was the strongest leader the Profound Mystery Sect had brought, and he was even wielding a Tier Eight Imperial Soldier. If even he was defeated, the others didn’t stand a chance.

After all, Gale Light Academy had more than just one Martial King expert. Their numbers were enough to strike fear into anyone’s heart.

"Am I defeated? Not necessarily."

Duan Tianlang roared, and two bolts of lightning shot from his eyes.

SWISH!

His body moved like a phantom as he tried to attack again.

"Then I’ll fight until you submit!"

Vice Director Ge said domineeringly, raising his purple long spear once more and flicking it out like a snake’s tongue.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

KABOOM!

The two engaged in another round of battle. This time, both went all out, and it seemed as if the sky itself was being torn apart.

Fortunately, the entire Gale Light Academy was protected by the Academy-Guarding Array. Otherwise, the academy would have been utterly destroyed in the aftermath of this battle.

Finally, with a spray of blood, Duan Tianlang was defeated and forced to retreat again.

He was in an even more wretched state, drenched in his own blood.

In contrast, Vice Director Ge was also panting for breath, but his injuries were much lighter than Duan Tianlang’s.

"Duan Tianlang, surrender quietly. Otherwise, the next blow will be your last."

Vice Director Ge was now in complete control of the situation, making all the students incredibly excited.

"Is that so? You want me to surrender? In your next life."

Duan Tianlang sneered, his eyes scanning the surroundings. He knew he had lost the fight, but the final outcome was still unpredictable.

"Stubborn fool."

Ge Puzi shouted coldly and swept forward, his purple long spear striking out once more.

CLANG!

A shield of light suddenly appeared around Duan Tianlang, unexpectedly blocking Ge Puzi’s full-powered strike.

"Hm?"

Ge Puzi’s gaze sharpened.

"Hahaha! Ge Puzi, you think you can kill me? Let’s end things here for today. We’ll meet again."

Duan Tianlang let out a long cry and shot backward into the air. The earth-yellow seal scattered a hazy Qi of Chaos in all directions.

"Hahaha, we’ll meet again!"

Leng Wuji, Evil Kill, Zhou Zhanlun, Crazy Battle.

The four Supreme Elders of the Profound Mystery Sect shouted in unison, soaring into the sky to join Duan Tianlang.

"Duan Tianlang, do you think you can leave?"

Ge Puzi roared. The Academy-Guarding Array in the sky became even more brilliant, and streams of seven-colored light began to flow between heaven and earth.

This Academy-Guarding Array not only had defensive capabilities but also functioned as a Trapping Array.

"You’re far from strong enough to keep us here."

Seeing this, Duan Tianlang showed no trace of nervousness. An ethereal bead suddenly appeared in his hand.

BUZZ!

The bead emitted a hazy light that enveloped all five members of the Profound Mystery Sect.

The next moment, the five of them shot up into the void. The seven-colored Academy-Guarding Array had no effect on them whatsoever.

"Xuan Ye, you killed my son, Gale! This matter won’t end here!"

Five streaks of light shot across the sky. The savage voice of Crazy Battle faintly drifted back before fading away completely.

What?

Everyone who witnessed this scene was stunned.

Even Vice Director Ge was utterly shocked.

Vice Director Ge knew exactly how powerful Gale Light Academy’s guarding array was. With Duan Tianlang and his group’s strength, even with a Tier Eight Imperial Soldier, it should have been impossible to break out.

But the result was a harsh slap to his face.

’That bead Duan Tianlang took out at the end, what kind of treasure was it? How could it ignore our Gale Light Academy’s guarding array?’

Vice Director Ge’s heart sank.

Duan Tianlang’s every action indicated that he had come fully prepared.

What shocked Ge Puzi even more was that the existence of Gale Light Academy’s guarding array had never been public knowledge. Yet, the treasure Duan Tianlang produced perfectly countered it.

’What exactly is the Profound Mystery Sect planning?’ In that instant, countless thoughts flooded Ge Puzi’s mind.