Liu Fei Comes in Person!

Though monitored by these hidden auras, Shen Feng felt no resentment in his heart. After all, the Inner Academy's precautions were only natural. If Shen Feng were in their position, he would have done the exact same thing.

"Since that's the case, I might as well go out for a walk!"

Shen Feng muttered to himself. Experiencing the academy's nightlife once in a while was not a bad idea.

As Shen Feng left his courtyard, the faint, hidden auras monitoring him also began to move.

...

The silver moon hung high, casting a pale glow over the massive valley.

Shen Feng walked out of his pavilion onto a wide, green avenue. Since he was unfamiliar with the layout of the Inner Academy, he simply relied on his powerful soul perception to head toward the more crowded areas.

Though mostly populated by students, the Inner Academy had its own market. Some students set up stalls to sell cultivation methods, Dou skills, medicinal pills, and herbs.

Of course, the items here were not sold for gold coins, but rather for Fire Energy, which was the hard currency of the Jianan Academy Inner Academy.

As Shen Feng walked down the street, people quickly recognized him.

After all, he had been seen walking with Vice Headmaster Hu Gan and several Inner Academy elders earlier that day. It was hard not to be famous.

"That's the guy who was escorted by Vice Headmaster Hu Gan and the elders today!"

"I heard he's the Emperor of some Gama Empire!"

"An Emperor at such a young age? That's really impressive!"

"What's a small empire's Emperor? Look at you all, acting like you've never seen the world. In our Central Plains, any large clan could easily flatten such an empire!"

"Exactly. Young Master Chen's clan has two Dou Zong experts. An empire from the northwest region can't compare. He isn't even worthy of carrying Young Master Chen's shoes!"

As Shen Feng passed a stall, a group of male students whispered disdainfully. A white-robed youth named Chen Gong sneered upon learning Shen Feng was just the Emperor of the Gama Empire, and his lackey chimed in.

"Chen Gong, you'd better lower your voice. If he hears you, you won't even know how you died!"

Just then, a robust voice echoed in their ears.

"Liu Jing?"

Hearing this, the white-robed youth turned around to see a straight-backed youth. Though only twenty-two, his resolute face made him look mature.

"Haha, Chen Gong, use your brain. If he were just an Emperor, would Vice Headmaster Hu Gan and the elders treat him with such respect?" Liu Jing smiled calmly.

Chen Gong's face turned ugly. His lackey barked, "Liu Jing, how dare you insult Young Master Chen!"

"What are you going to do about it?"

Liu Jing's sharp aura pressed down, scaring the lackey into taking two steps back, drawing laughter from the crowd.

Chen Gong roared, "Liu Jing, don't think you can be arrogant just because you're ranked twentieth on the Strong Ranking! Boss Feng can easily deal with you!"

"Boss Feng..."

Liu Jing pondered, then said confidently, "It won't be long before I surpass him!"

"You..."

Chen Gong gritted his teeth but shut his mouth. Tyrant Spear Liu Jing, though only a Six-Star Dou Ling, could defeat even Eight-Star Dou Ling seniors. His words carried weight.

"What did you mean by that? Does that kid have some special identity?" Chen Gong asked, unwilling to back down.

"Today, at the sixth level of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, the Barbarian Strength King punched him. He was completely unharmed, but the Barbarian Strength King's hand hurt!"

"Now do you understand why Vice Headmaster Hu Gan personally received him?"

Liu Jing left, leaving Chen Gong and his group dumbfounded.

"The Barbarian Strength King's hand hurt... What kind of monster is he!" Chen Gong shuddered. He knew Liu Jing wouldn't lie.

...

"This Liu Jing is quite interesting," Shen Feng thought, glancing at Liu Jing's departing back with appreciation.

He had heard their conversation from a hundred meters away. He was about to teach Chen Gong a lesson, but Liu Jing's intervention stopped him.

...

In another part of the market, three girls walked side by side, drawing the gaze of many male students.

The girl in the middle, wearing a snow-fox velvet dress, was exceptionally beautiful with a delicate face, cherry lips, and a well-developed chest. She smiled gently at the staring men, causing some to blush and look away.

Suddenly, one of the girls pointed at Shen Feng. "Liu Fei, look! Isn't that the person Elder Hu Gan escorted today?"

Liu Fei looked over.

"So young! And so handsome!"

Her eyes flickered.

Liu Fei was Liu Jing's cousin. She had heard about Shen Feng from Liu Jing earlier and knew he was not only an Emperor but also a cultivation genius who had earned her cousin's respect. Meeting him in person, a plan formed in her mind.