In terms of strength, Guo Ran was no match for Wang Zixu. Not only Wang Zixu, but even Xie Liu and Leng Hui were a step ahead in terms of strength.
Because Guo Ran had only been at the Tianlong Divine Armor Academy for too little time, and during this time, he was suppressed everywhere and restricted in every way, unable to obtain many resources.
Moreover, the battle armor of Wang Zixu and the others was crafted from top-tier materials. Not only were they powerful themselves, but they also had family backing. Guo Ran lost not in talent and intelligence, but in background and wealth.
Wang Zixu and the others inherently looked down on Guo Ran, but they also deeply feared his talent for forging artifacts. Because of this, they kept suppressing him. Their outward arrogance and mockery were actually to cover up their own panic—they feared being surpassed.
Guo Ran had no confidence against Leng Hui and Xie Liu, let alone Wang Zixu, the strongest among them.
However, Long Chen's words reassured him. He had no confidence in himself, but absolute confidence in Long Chen.
Just as Guo Ran was about to agree, someone stepped out from the crowd and sneered at him, "What's wrong?" Scared? If you're scared, get out of Tianlong now... Ah! "
Screw you."
Guo Ran kicked the man in the crotch. The man screamed miserably and knelt down, clutching his crotch with both hands, convulsing uncontrollably.
"All you do is help dogs eat, and you eat all the crap and raise the price, got it?" Guo Ran kicked the man flying.
This man was also an unlucky guy. He usually had no real skills, only knew how to flatter others. Moreover, he had just arrived and had no idea what was happening ahead. When Wang Zixu challenged Guo Ran, he jumped out immediately, completely unaware of Guo Ran's current status.
"Wang Zixu, I've put up with you for a long time. Since you dare challenge me, fine, I'll give you a chance.
Don't say I'm bullying you. You just delivered supplies yesterday and went through a fierce battle. I'll give you three days to recover."
Three days later, we'll meet at the Life-and-Death Arena. This battle will both determine victory and life and death. Guo Ran said coldly.
Hearing Guo Ran's words, everyone's hearts tightened. Guo Ran had always endured humiliation in the Tianlong Divine Armor Academy and had never confronted the other Three Talents head-on, which made him the lowest among the Four Elites.
But today, Guo Ran suddenly stood firm, not only wanting to fight Wang Zixu to a duel but also a life-or-death battle. That was quite astonishing.
"Alright, I'll wait for you. In three days, I'll smash you along with your worthless armor. I'll show you that a lowly ascender like you is not even qualified to be compared to us." Wang Zixu sneered.
Hearing Wang Zixu's words, Long Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, killing intent rising in them. This guy—one sentence made Long Chen furious.
Usually, Long Chen didn't care about being humiliated by others, but he couldn't accept anyone humiliating his brother.
From Wang Zixu's arrogant tone, Long Chen could tell how much grievance Guo Ran had endured over the past year or so.
The moment Long Chen's killing intent arose, the clear sky began to change color, and the air instantly turned cold, chilling to the bone.
Wang Zixu felt a chill down his spine, his hair standing on end. It was as if he was being targeted by a primordial beast from ancient times, its fierce threat of death corroding his soul. He looked at Long Chen in terror.
At this moment, Long Chen showed no aura, only staring coldly at him. Yet the killing intent radiating from him twisted the space extensively, leaving everyone stunned.
They could not imagine how a person's killing intent could undergo real change and influence time and space.
Only then did they realize just how terrifying the young and almost outrageous dean of Lingxiao Academy truly was.
"Here's a warning: keep your mouth clean, or I'll kill you in less than three days." Long Chen said coldly.
Long Chen's voice was low and cold, devoid of emotion, yet filled with overwhelming confidence that made people feel terrified.
Wang Zixu's expression changed repeatedly. He wanted to retort, mock, and act indifferent, but he didn't dare.
He had a premonition that if he dared to do that, Long Chen would strike with overwhelming force, not even daring to make unnecessary moves, fearing that under the pull of his energy, Long Chen would strike with thunderous force.
He even felt that before that strike arrived, he had no chance to summon his armor, and no one around could protect him.
"Hmph, what's the big talk? Let's talk in three days!" Wang Zixu snorted coldly and turned to leave.
However, many sharp-eyed people noticed a light on the back of Wang Zixu's neck—sweat stains. Wang Zixu was startled, and people couldn't help but gasp. The leader of the Four Heroes of Tianlong, the dignified leader, was actually sweating from being frightened. If word got out, who knows how many people's jaws would be shaken.
"Boss, you're mighty!"
Seeing Long Chen scare away the arrogant Wang Zixu with just a glance, Guo Ran chuckled, his face full of pride.
"Weiwu, my ass. You've been bullied by idiots like this for a whole year?" How did you survive? Long Chen looked at Guo Ran, frustrated with his lack of progress.
"Well, there's nothing we can do. I'm not the boss." Guo Ran shrugged, sounding a bit aggrieved.
Long Chen took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart. The reason he was angry was because he realized his brother had suffered so much grievance.
But thinking about it carefully, Guo Ran really had no choice. If he couldn't win, he couldn't just go head-to-head with him, or else it would be no different from courting death.
"Let's go!"
Long Chen patted Guo Ran on the shoulder. He was filled with hatred, anger, and heartache. Guo Ran was never a strong person, enduring humiliation here to survive. This filled Long Chen with guilt. The dignified commander of the Dragon Blood Legion had fallen to the point of being humiliated. Long Chen felt deeply distressed and wished he could smash the entire Tianlong Divine Armor Academy on the spot.
"I'm sorry, boss, I embarrassed you." Seeing Long Chen's displeased expression, Guo Ran said shamefully.
"Good brother, what are you saying? You were dragged down by the boss. It was because he didn't take good care of you that you ended up like this.
The boss swears, from today on, no one will dare bully you again. Those who have bullied you, I will make them kneel and beg you for forgiveness. Long
Chen looked at the surrounding onlookers, his gaze sharp as a blade, making the hearts of these late-stage Realm Kings race wildly, as if a sharp blade was being pressed against their necks.
"Hehe, I know that by the boss's side, you'll never be bullied." Guo Ran chuckled carefreely.
"Let's go. I'll level up you first. In three days, repay grudges and repay grudges."
As they spoke, Long Chen and Guo Ran made their way through the crowd, disappearing from everyone's sight. At this moment, no one dared to stop them anymore.
The old dean stood in the main hall, witnessing everything unfold. A mysterious smile appeared at the corner of his mouth:
"Tianlong Academy has been silent for so long, like stagnant water. Finally, it can be lively, hehe!"