Niu Wu Ba was a powerhouse who had been famous for countless years and had experienced countless large and small battles. How could he possibly be intimidated by the recent momentum of the Harem? In his eyes, the Harem was merely a newly rising force. Their strongest combat power at present was Yan Yueqi and Hua Qingzhu — one at early Tribulation Realm and the other at mid Tribulation Realm. As for him, Niu Wu Ba, he was a late-stage Eighth Grade demon beast, equivalent to a late-stage Tribulation Realm existence.
The higher the realm, the greater the gap. Late-stage and mid-stage might differ by only one word, but under normal circumstances, a late-stage Tribulation Realm expert could completely dominate a mid-stage one. Winning against multiple opponents with fewer numbers was as easy as turning one's hand. That was why, even though Hu Qingwu had broken through to mid-stage Eighth Grade and there were two more Tribulation Realm experts from the Harem, Niu Wu Ba still did not take them seriously. Not to mention that behind him stood the Heavenly Demon Academy. In terms of status and position, it was far superior to the Harem. An academy was the cradle of every continent… once war broke out, the scene would be extremely terrifying.
If there was anyone who could make Niu Wu Ba feel wary, it was only Wu San Niang. However, that violent female powerhouse was still in seclusion. Moreover, she was only Lan An's master, not the master of the entire Harem. If a great war truly erupted, Niu Wu Ba believed that from the position of the Heavenly Demon Academy Headmaster, Wu San Niang would not step forward for the Harem. At most, she would only protect Lan An's safety. Besides, that was only the worst-case scenario. If the Harem knew to fear the Heavenly Demon Academy and refused to let the Hu Clan and Kun Clan relocate, he could also show Wu San Niang some respect and not make things difficult for the Harem.
One had to admit that Niu Wu Ba's mind was very sharp. Even in his anger and fury, he had not lost his reason. Instead, he put himself in Wu San Niang's position to calculate, and only then made his decision…
No matter what, U Origin could not lose two major Ninth Grade forces. Not to mention the damage to the Heavenly Demon Academy's reputation… if the Hu Clan and Kun Clan joined the other side, the Ice Sky Continent would immediately become the strongest continent on Yuelong Star, while U Origin would become the weakest — a juicy piece of meat for the Blood Emperor Clan…
This was something no demon beast in U Origin wanted to see, let alone Niu Wu Ba.
The group of Heavenly Demon Academy elders shared the same thoughts as their Headmaster. All of them erupted with rolling Seventh Stage auras, shaking the beautiful Bamboo Lake Forest of the Hu Clan into desolation and shattering the surrounding space…
"The Harem should think carefully. Don't offend the Heavenly Demon Academy for the sake of temporarily coveting the Hu Clan and Kun Clan. You juniors won't be able to bear the consequences!"
The Second Elder laughed coldly. He crushed a small turtle shell in his palm. In that instant, space split open before him, and the Vice Headmaster of the Heavenly Demon Academy — the Turtle Shell Old Man — appeared with a turtle shell on his back…
"What happened? Is there a martial arts tournament?" The Turtle Shell Old Man looked confused. His Headmaster had gone to the Hu Clan to propose marriage… why did it look like they were about to start fighting?
"Hmph, here's what happened…" The Second Elder quickly recounted the whole story.
"What? Mid-stage Eighth Grade? Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox?" The Turtle Shell Old Man jumped up in shock and turned his gaze toward Hu Qingwu.
When he confirmed that she had truly undergone transformation, waves surged in his heart. His crafty eyes spun as he quickly transmitted a message to Niu Wu Ba:
"Headmaster, why don't we take this opportunity to uncover the Harem's secrets and see how they were able to develop so quickly?"
Niu Wu Ba's eyes flashed with greed, his heart pounding wildly.
Originally, with his near-peak strength, Niu Wu Ba had not taken the Harem women's continuous breakthroughs to the Eighth Grade too seriously. But now, hearing the Turtle Shell Old Man's suggestion, a new idea arose. Even if his own cultivation could not advance further, his talent could still improve.
Thinking of this, Niu Wu Ba made up his mind and exchanged a glance with the Turtle Shell Old Man.
If one were to speak of having a foul mouth, the Second Elder of the Heavenly Demon Academy would have to call the Turtle Shell Old Man "ancestor." One could only see this old man lifting his turtle shell, his face full of contempt. He swept his gaze across the entire venue and began cursing wildly:
"Hu Qingwu, you are truly ungrateful and disloyal! The previous Headmaster back then kindly taught you. Although the two of you never formally became master and disciple, Headmaster Niu can still be considered your senior brother. Yet you dare to humiliate him in front of so many people? No wonder the Hu Clan, with you as Clan Leader, can only walk on four legs for its entire life!"
The crowd's mouths twitched as they glanced at Niu Wu Ba. Sure enough, veins bulged on his forehead, his eyes bloodshot as he glared furiously at the Turtle Shell Old Man.
His true form was an ox — how could he walk on two legs? This bastard, once he started being cheap, truly didn't distinguish between friend and foe.
The Turtle Shell Old Man ignored Niu Wu Ba and the group of Hu Clan members who were already brimming with killing intent. He shook his turtle shell smugly and looked down at the Harem women with the arrogance of an elder looking at juniors. His saliva flew everywhere as he continued:
"And you Harem lot? Don't think that gaining some fortuitous encounters and breaking through to Tribulation Realm or Eighth Grade makes you impressive. When this old man and Headmaster Niu broke through to the Eighth Grade and swept across the world, you girls were still sucking milk from your mothers! You'd best apologize to the Heavenly Demon Academy, hand over the secret to increasing talent as compensation, and then get the hell out of U Origin Continent. Otherwise, with a wave of this old man's hand, countless demon beasts spitting a mouthful of saliva each would be enough to drown all of you — you snot-nosed brats!"
The Harem women's expressions turned strange. Ji Bing looked at Ji Ya in confusion and asked:
"Sister, who is this head-retracting turtle?"
Pfft…
A group of Kun Clan members nearly laughed out loud. Nice… The Turtle Shell Old Man had gone all out cursing for a long time, yet the Harem didn't even know who he was…
The Turtle Shell Old Man burned with rage. This was the first time someone hadn't gotten angry when he verbally attacked them — and in the end, they had countered him with a single simple sentence…
What uncle could endure, aunt definitely could not…
"Who am I? Didn't the elders in your family teach you manners? Does that brat Lan An not know how to teach his wives?" The Turtle Shell Old Man roared loudly…
"Daring to mention my husband — you truly deserve death!"
Every beautiful face changed color. If someone insulted them, they could treat it as a dog barking. But if this dog dared to bark in front of Lan An, it had to be beaten to death…
Swish…
Two long swords left their sheaths. Space turned into countless cuts. The figures of Mu Ziyin and Bing Lanxi vanished at the same time.
Behind Mu Ziyin, a pair of translucent wings of the Primordial Purple Wood Butterfly had already appeared. Her figure moved without shadow or trace, reaching extreme speed. When she reappeared, she was already behind the Turtle Shell Old Man. The Illusory Shadow Sword swept horizontally, slashing straight toward the back of his head…
"Hmph, although your speed is frightening, it's still too slow in front of an Eighth Grade expert!"
The Turtle Shell Old Man pretended to laugh coldly in disdain. Endless Water Spiritual Power gathered on his arm as he turned to counterattack.
Mu Ziyin was only at peak Fusion Realm. The Turtle Shell Old Man didn't take her seriously at all.
However, at this moment, Bing Lanxi had also arrived in front of him. A burst of Sword Intent erupted from her body, pressing down directly on the Turtle Shell Old Man…
"Hmph, little girl, if this Sword Intent came from that old man of the Profound Emperor Academy, this old man would still have some wariness. But you're still too green!" The Turtle Shell Old Man laughed contemptuously.
Bing Lanxi was only at mid Fusion Realm. He looked down on her even more.
"Is that so?" Bing Lanxi suddenly laughed coldly. Her beautiful eyes turned even icier. Another wave of Sword Intent suddenly erupted from her mature figure, stacking on top of the previous one. The pressure suddenly doubled.
"Second Layer Sword Intent?" The Turtle Shell Old Man's expression finally changed slightly.
But it didn't stop there. Bing Lanxi's killing intent surged as yet another wave of Sword Intent pressed down, layer upon layer, shattering the surrounding space into powder.
"Third Layer Sword Intent?" The Turtle Shell Old Man finally cried out in shock.
Sword Intent was the supreme aura of Sword Cultivators, but it was also divided into levels — from First Layer to Ninth Layer.
Bing Lanxi was still so young, yet she already possessed Third Layer Sword Intent. Even the famous Sword Cultivator Vice Headmaster of the Profound Emperor Academy could not have achieved this at her age.
Not only the Turtle Shell Old Man, but even Niu Wu Ba and the others were shocked beyond words.
Third Layer Sword Intent was already enough to threaten the Turtle Shell Old Man. He changed his stance, no longer counterattacking Mu Ziyin. Instead, he focused his power and punched forward with both fists…
"Turtle Shell Fist!"
The moment the two fists struck, the phantom of a giant turtle larger than a mountain seemed to appear, roaring as it extended its pillar-like head and rammed toward Bing Lanxi.
"Punishing Heaven Sword Canon – Heaven Severing!"
Bing Lanxi did not dare to be careless. She fully unleashed her Third Layer Sword Intent and executed the third form of the Punishing Heaven Sword Canon — Heaven Severing.
The moment the sword struck, heaven and earth changed color. It slashed fiercely toward the Turtle Shell Fist…
BOOM…
The battlefield cracked apart. The Hu Clan hurriedly evacuated, everyone soaring into the air. Bing Lanxi was blasted back thousands of steps, her hands holding the sword trembling violently…
Meanwhile, a sharp cut had also appeared on the Turtle Shell Old Man's turtle-like hands. Profound ice flowed within the wound, freezing his blood and slowing the recovery of his injuries…
The Silent Falling Sword was a True Grade weapon. How could it be simple? Even an Eighth Grade demon beast like the Turtle Shell Old Man suffered a small loss from it.
"Die!"
At this moment, Mu Ziyin's Illusory Shadow Sword slashed across the top of the Turtle Shell Old Man's head.
To her surprise, the Turtle Shell Old Man's head suddenly disappeared…
It had retracted into the shell.
"Truly a head-retracting turtle!" Mu Ziyin cursed coldly. The sword in her hand did not slow down as she slashed toward the turtle shell.
CLANG…
The Illusory Shadow Sword trembled. Her body was blasted backward by the counterforce, her expression turning grave.
Eighth Grade was indeed Eighth Grade. It was truly difficult to deal with.
"Hmph, you two little girls are still too young and green. This old man will teach you how to behave!" The Turtle Shell Old Man laughed coldly from inside the shell.
Under the crowd's wide-eyed stares, his four limbs and short tail also retracted into the shell, leaving only a floating turtle shell in the sky.
But things didn't stop there. The turtle shell suddenly began spinning at an astonishing speed. A storm was born from its rotation, wreaking havoc across the sky…
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The turtle shell, spinning at its fastest possible speed, ground fiercely toward Bing Lanxi. Everywhere it passed, space collapsed, carrying terrifying killing intent.
Bing Lanxi's expression turned solemn. She withdrew the Silent Falling Sword and brought out the Profound Ice Zither in front of her. Her ten snow-white, delicate fingers rested on the strings as she played calmly…
With each note echoing through space, countless Ice Spiritual Powers rapidly gathered and transformed into a layer of ice wall in front of her, protecting her body…
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
The spinning turtle shell, like a grinding wheel, slammed into the ice wall. Under Bing Lanxi's unwilling gaze, the ice wall completely shattered…
"You dared to act arrogantly in front of this old man!" The Turtle Shell Old Man laughed loudly as he charged straight toward her, wanting to thoroughly destroy this peerlessly beautiful woman.
Swish…
Just as Bing Lanxi seemed to be in danger, Mu Ziyin had already shot across the sky like a meteor, pulling her into her arms and successfully dodging the Turtle Shell Old Man.
"Hmph, you think you can run?" The Turtle Shell Old Man, in his spinning shell form, had terrifying speed. He quickly turned and continued grinding toward the two women.
"Old man, you really don't know shame — using Eighth Grade to fight against Fusion Realm and still feeling proud about it?" Ji Bing and Ji Ya coldly tore through the air, but they were immediately blocked by two smiling elders from the Heavenly Demon Academy.
"You want to die!" The two women's faces turned icy. Their Broad Cold Bloodline activated as moonlight descended, making them look like two celestial maidens from the ninth heaven.
ROOOAR…
A deafening, furious roar rang out. The little bear cub on Su Yan's shoulder leaped up and rapidly grew into its mature form. Endless Earth Spiritual Power surged toward it, making its size as large as a mountain.
Su Yan put the jade flute to her lips and played, greatly increasing the Ancient Bear Prison-Suppressing Earth's speed so it could soar up and block the path of the spinning shell, reaching out to grab it…
"Hmph, still too naive!" The Turtle Shell Old Man laughed heartily. He made the shell swerve to the side, dodging the bear's embrace.
The Ancient Bear Prison-Suppressing Earth roared in fury and tried to chase after it, but another elder from the Heavenly Demon Academy stepped in to stop it.
The Turtle Shell Old Man continued pursuing Bing Lanxi and Mu Ziyin.
"Hu Clan, quickly assist the Harem!" Hu Qingwu ordered loudly, because at this moment Niu Wu Ba had already sternly blocked her path.
"Niu Wu Ba, are you really going to push things this far? The Harem's fury is not something the Heavenly Demon Academy can withstand!" Hu Qingwu shouted coldly.
"Ridiculous! With my current standing, why should I fear a mere Harem?" Niu Wu Ba sneered, not taking it seriously at all.
"You will regret this greatly!" Hu Qingwu took a deep breath and stopped speaking further… Her nine tails fluttered in the wind. With a thought…
Countless spiritual energies surged toward her, rapidly condensing into a spherical, crystal-like orb floating in her palm.
"Fox Spirit Pearl — Kill!"
Without another word, Hu Qingwu hurled the orb forward. It pierced through layer after layer of space, aiming straight for Niu Wu Ba.
"You are quite strong, but you are still far from me!" Niu Wu Ba laughed confidently. With a thought, a pair of colorful ox horns appeared in his hands as a weapon.
Holding the ox horns like weapons, Niu Wu Ba looked majestic as he swung them fiercely toward the incoming Fox Spirit Pearl.
BOOM…
The Fox Spirit Pearl was sent flying like a ball, while Niu Wu Ba only took a few short steps back.
"Why don't you use your Bewitching Art on me? Bewitching Art is your greatest strength!" Even though he held the advantage, Niu Wu Ba still asked in confusion.
Hu Qingwu laughed coldly at his words. Her red lips parted as she spoke lightly and gracefully:
"I only reveal my beauty and use Bewitching Art on my husband. As for you… you are not worthy!"
"Damn it!" Niu Wu Ba's temper flared. He roared ferociously:
"Then I'll beat you until you use your Bewitching Art on me!"
On one side of the battlefield, Kun Mingyue and the Kun Clan were blocked by Ba Li Jiao Huang and a group of Giao Clan members, resulting in an earth-shaking clash.
"Hahaha, you two cheap bitches — no one can save you!" The Turtle Shell Old Man was arrogant and wild. His spinning shell grew even larger as it approached the two women.
Mu Ziyin and Bing Lanxi no longer tried to dodge. Instead, they suddenly stopped… and looked up at the sky.
At some point, Hua Qingzhu had already set up a massive teleportation array hovering in the air…
From within it, a woman's arm — though fair and beautiful — descended like a heavenly pillar. Without a word, it reached out brutally toward the spinning turtle shell.
At the same time, a cold and majestic voice echoed through the void:
"Does the Heavenly Demon Academy think the Harem has no one?!"