The atmosphere near the academy entrance had changed completely after Alex revealed his martial soul and aura. The earlier tension and mockery had disappeared without a trace, replaced by deep caution and lingering fear. Teachers, guards, and nearby students all stared at him as though they were looking at something far beyond ordinary understanding.
The pressure Alex released moments earlier still lingered heavily within everyone's minds. Even though the aura itself had vanished, the memory of that suffocating force remained vivid. Several weaker students standing farther away still looked pale, while some teachers unconsciously kept their spiritual energy circulating defensively.
At that moment, two powerful figures descended rapidly from the sky.
