"I didn’t expect there to be school uniforms here. Tsk, they’re actually quite nice?"
At this time, Фэн Юань noticed the uniforms on the students from Yufeng Academy nearby and couldn’t help but comment. Compared to ordinary modern attire, Yufeng Academy’s uniforms, modern martial robes inspired by Dynasty Era battle garments, made them look exceptionally heroic. Фэн Юань suspected that even if Tan Xueluo wore them, she would exude a sense of heroism.
As for Dou Yanlan? There’s even less need to mention it. Her dressing style was already like that. Except for dates with Ци Чэнь, she usually preferred to wear fitted pants that were easier to move in, rather than skirts like ordinary girls.
"Is this... based on the robes you’re wearing?"
Agunas glanced at the Jingming Divine Monkey and then at those students, unable to resist asking. Although these uniforms had been modified to suit modern tastes, their overall appearance still showed a connection to the Jingming Divine Monkey. However, the robe on the Jingming Divine Monkey, like Agunas’ Ritual Robe, was a part of them and typically wouldn’t change.
"That’s right. Although I advised against it, they still went ahead."
"I wonder if I can get one. They look quite handsome~"
Eyeing the students’ uniforms, Фэн Юань suggested with a twinkle in his eye. Ци Чэнь looked at Фэн Юань speechlessly and said,
"Be careful with that; the teachers might keep an eye on you."
If that guy dared to wear Yufeng Academy’s uniform back to Maomu Academy, their homeroom teacher would definitely explode. It would be scandalous for a student to wear another school’s uniform.
"Фэн Юань, are you serious?"
Glancing at Фэн Юань, Agunas really didn’t know what to make of the guy. This was just too reckless. The guy chuckled and said,
"I just thought they looked nice, but I guess it wouldn’t really be appropriate. But let me think..."
With that, Фэн Юань thought of something and said,
"Right, I could use those Dynasty Era martial robes~"
"Need me to help?"
Looking at Фэн Юань, Agunas offered. It really feared that guy might do something reckless. Watching what was supposed to be a preparation for battle turn into a discussion about clothing, Ци Чэнь sighed helplessly, gazing at the battle arena engulfed in flames and the large cylindrical pillars at its four corners. Ци Чэнь couldn’t resist asking,
"What exactly are those things used for?"
Following Ци Чэнь’s finger, they saw the chain nets connected to the four-standing pillars. Veronia nonchalantly said,
"A battleground for aerial combat. After all, for Flying Spiritual Beasts, it can be a bit of a nuisance for the Jingming Divine Monkey."
"Can’t fight in the air?"
"Of course not. It’s just not accustomed to fighting in the skies. It’s not that it can’t fly; I’ve seen the Jingming Divine Monkey’s Soaring Cloud Technique, and it’s quite fascinating."
With a mysterious smile, Veronia said. The Jingming Divine Monkey naturally didn’t have such a serious weakness, but as it said, it didn’t like aerial battles, especially when Flying Spiritual Beasts were fluttering around. If the strength was immense, it wouldn’t be a problem; it could just use a Божественный зверь Technique to bring them down. The issue is during practice; it couldn’t possibly injure somebody else’s Духовный зверь, could it?
Xiao Ji anxiously called out when he saw Фэн Юань running off to handle something else. The Jingming Divine Monkey glanced at Xiao Ji and said,
"Calm down, don’t be so impulsive."
With one finger touching Xiao Ji’s swinging wings, the Jingming Divine Monkey calmly watched the opponent. After a moment of eye contact, Xiao Ji dropped its head and retreated to one side. The Jingming Divine Monkey merely looked at it quietly without doing anything, yet why did it feel afraid? Xiao Ji couldn’t understand.
After a while, Фэн Юань came back after changing clothes. Seeing Фэн Юань in a gray martial robe, Tan Xueluo exclaimed in surprise,
"You look... so different!"
Even though wearing the martial robe still left a hint of laziness, it seemed more out of confidence in his own strength, appearing casual. Фэн Юань’s original student look, after putting on this attire, resembled that of a general, lacking armor but losing none of the commanding presence.
"Looking good~"
Admiring his robe, Фэн Юань said smugly, albeit in a somewhat silly manner, yet giving the feeling to Ци Чэнь and the others that the aloof general suddenly closed the gap between them.
"Just a change of clothing, and the difference is so huge?"
Ци Чэнь muttered in disbelief. How could Фэн Юань’s entire demeanor shift so dramatically with just a change of clothes? Dou Yanlan, resting her chin on her hand, said,
"It’s not like that. It’s more that this has always been his inherent charisma. Rather than saying these clothes changed him, it’s more like these clothes unveiled his original disguise."
Previously, she had noticed that under Фэн Юань’s everyday attire lay an alternative aura. Not that he intentionally hid it, but it gave her a strange vibe. That feeling she couldn’t quite pin down. Somehow, it seemed as if Фэн Юань had experienced a lot and undergone many identity changes. But how could this be possible?
Not to mention, his age was right there, making it seem impossible.
"Alright, let’s get started."
Seeing Xiao Ji getting impatient on the side, Фэн Юань smiled and said to the Jingming Divine Monkey. It nodded in agreement, leaping onto the arena. Xiao Ji let out a long cry and flew into the sky, but the chain nets blocked its attack. Hesitating for a bit, it began attempting Crimson Judgement even before Фэн Юань entered the arena.
However, the Jingming Divine Monkey, with a smile, gently clenched its left hand. A breeze blew past, instantly mending the torn space, abruptly interrupting Xiao Ji’s Crimson Judgement.
Jumping onto the stage, Фэн Юань glanced helplessly at Xiao Ji and loudly said,
"You’re being reckless; your Crimson Judgement can’t be compressed into a small enough area!"
"It’s fine; its Особый приём is quite interesting."
Speaking with amusement, the Jingming Divine Monkey didn’t care at all about Xiao Ji’s improper ambush. Although Xiao Ji’s Божественный зверь Technique wasn’t weak, the significant power disparity was clear. No matter how fancy its Особый приём, it couldn’t considerably affect the Jingming Divine Monkey.
On the contrary, Фэн Юань... The Jingming Divine Monkey could naturally discern that Фэн Юань’s Martial Dao prowess wasn’t weak, though he might not be able to exert substantial force currently. His skills wouldn’t be forgotten.
"While waiting for Xiao Ji to attack you is also fine, it seems you don’t wish for that."
Фэн Юань, noticing the battle intent in the Jingming Divine Monkey’s eyes, smiled slightly. He assumed a stance, fists clenched, and looked at the opponent, performing a fist salute. The Jingming Divine Monkey swiftly appeared behind Фэн Юань, while in the sky, Xiao Ji cried out indignantly, attacking continuously. Unfortunately, its attacks were effortlessly brushed aside by the Jingming Divine Monkey.
The exceptional thing was Фэн Юань. As soon as the Jingming Divine Monkey vanished, he reacted instantly, and a black Long Halberd appeared out of nowhere to block the attack. The Jingming Divine Monkey didn’t chastise Фэн Юань for using weapons. With its experience, it naturally recognized that the Long Halberd originated from Xiao Ji’s strength, though it wasn’t necessarily powerful.
And indeed, after blocking the attack, the Long Halberd shattered instantly. Quickly retreating, Фэн Юань gathered the shattered pieces, forcibly reforming them into a Longbow to strike back at the Jingming Divine Monkey. Normally, when a conjured weapon breaks, there would be a period of energy disturbance, making it impossible to immediately reform a weapon. However, for Фэн Юань, this wasn’t much of an issue.
Xiao Ji’s power wasn’t very high, and those vibrating energies couldn’t overcome his forced control. However, due to the utilization of some of the power, the arrows’ strength was reduced.
Watching Фэн Юань exchange blows with the Jingming Divine Monkey on the arena, Ци Чэнь exclaimed in surprise,
"His strength is really... unique."
With a hand on her chin, Dou Yanlan observed the Jingming Divine Monkey and said enigmatically. Its strength wasn’t weak, and its combat style differed from that of ordinary Духовные звери. It mostly engaged in close-quarters combat instead of using long-range Особый приёмов. As for long-range tactics, some she couldn’t understand, like how it nullified Xiao Ji’s Crimson Judgement earlier.
After a while, it ended when Фэн Юань himself declared defeat by jumping off the stage. He sensed Xiao Ji above was already exhausted, so naturally, he wouldn’t continue fighting the Jingming Divine Monkey. From the start, he had little battle intent; he merely aimed to restrain it, preventing it from attacking Xiao Ji directly.

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