Shocking! The female protagonist unlocked her powers by killing people!

The accompanying teacher shook his head: "No."

Seeing the serious expression on the teacher's face, Teacher Mu smiled and joked, "Ling Yi was just kidding."

Ling glanced at Teacher Mu but didn't say anything. She wasn't joking, but since the other party hadn't shown up yet and hadn't really provoked her, there was no need to talk about it for the time being.

...

Five days later, the group arrived at the capital of Ruoshui Kingdom. After resting for one night, they continued their journey. Shortly after their flying beasts took off, two more flying beasts caught up with them.

Ye Qingshuang exclaimed excitedly, "They're here! They're here!"

Lin Chengtian frowned as he looked at Ye Qingshuang and asked, "Why are you so excited?"

In previous years, Ye Qingshuang always had a cold face when she encountered Ruoshui's team on the road. Why is she so excited this time?

Ye Qingshuang said, "Things are different now. If they dare to act shamelessly again this year, they'll be in for a world of trouble."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chengtian looked at Ling Yi, and considering Ling Yi's style of doing things, he couldn't refute it.

The Ruoshui team did not disappoint Ye Qingshuang. They urged their flying beasts to get close to their own flying beasts. Getting too close in the air can easily cause problems. The Ruoshui people knew this, but they still came anyway. It was intentional. They also knew that Lingyang would not want to cause trouble and would avoid them.

As Ruoshui had suspected, Teacher Mu did not want to cause trouble. When Ruoshui's flying beast approached, he urged it away. However, the more he did this, the more Ruoshui took advantage of the situation, and their teacher let the students run wild without telling them to stop.

During the chase, the flying beast's flight became less stable, and Ling Yi, who had been lying on the back of the flying beast with his eyes closed, opened them.

Seeing Ling Yi open his eyes, Ye Qingshuang's excitement intensified. If she hadn't had any melon seeds in her hand, she would definitely have already started eating them.

Teacher Mu glared at Ye Qingshuang, then looked at Ling Yidao: "When you're traveling, flying beasts aren't very stable. It'll be fine in a bit. Why don't you rest a little longer?"

Thinking of how Ling Yi single-handedly killed seven level-one spirit generals, Teacher Mu knew that Ruoshui and the others were no match for him. However, Ruoshui and Lingyang were adjacent, and Teacher Mu did not want to make things too tense, so he was somewhat afraid that Ling Yi would take action.

Ling Yi stood up.

Teacher Mu's eyelids twitched, and she called out, "Ling Yi."

The accompanying teacher also stood up, so that she could stop Ling Yi if she made a move.

Ling glanced at Teacher Mu: "I won't do anything."

Before Teacher Mu could say anything, Ling Yi had already flown away.

Teacher Mu panicked. Didn't she say she wouldn't use force?!

Lin Chengtian quickly called out, "Ling Yi!"

Ye Qingshuang was filled with excitement; if Teacher Mu weren't here, she probably would have applauded.

While Teacher Mu and the others were extremely anxious, Ruoshui was very excited: "Someone has left the flying beast, could it be that they are coming to our side?"

"Let her come, what are you afraid of?"

“In previous years, Lingyang always avoided us. Why did they dare to come this year?”

“I know Ye Qingshuang and Lin Chengtian, but I don’t know the other one. He must be a newcomer.” Someone said, “It’s his first time here, so he doesn’t know the rules.”

"Then we'll have to teach her some manners."

"Row."

Just as the Ruoshui students were having a high-energy discussion, Ling Yi appeared in front of them. The next moment, a scorching heat hit them. The sudden heat startled Ruoshui's flying beast. The students were not prepared for this and fell down. One of them would have fallen if the teacher hadn't caught him.

Once they regained their balance and stood up, everyone looked terrible.

Before they could say anything, the flames gradually condensed into a dragon shape under their gaze. The fire dragon let out a roar, soared through the sky, and finally slowly descended, flying steadily in front of them.

Although it was formed from spiritual energy and was not a real dragon, its temperature was real. The birds knew they couldn't beat it, so they naturally didn't dare to get close. Ling Yi sat on the dragon's head, letting the fire dragon fly in front of them.

The bird wanted to change course, and the fire dragon followed suit. It's not that it likes to stick to the same spot, but isn't it better to stick to the same spot?

Ruoshui realized that the people from Lingyang were deliberately trying to annoy them, but since they hadn't attacked, and they had also deliberately attached themselves to Lingyang's flying beasts before, there was really nothing they could say.

However, this is only one reason. Another reason is that Ruoshui, the team leader, realized that the fire dragon's flames were not ordinary flames. Moreover, the fact that the dragon could conjure such a huge form with spiritual power suggests that its cultivation level was unknown. However, none of them could do that. If they were to clash, they would be no match for it.

If you're in the wrong and can't beat them, what can you do but endure it?

In the past, Lingyang would always tolerate Ruoshui's troubles, but this year Ruoshui got the short end of the stick. Although the teacher on Lingyang's side didn't show it on his face, he was secretly happy.

Seeing that Ling Yi really didn't attack, Teacher Mu stopped calling people back. Instead, she took the opportunity to have the flying beasts distance themselves from Ruoshui and the others.

Ruoshui's side also wanted to speed up, but the fire dragon just flew steadily ahead, not giving way. If they tried to speed up, it would be like crashing into it. When a real beast crashes into flames, even a fool could tell who would be unlucky.

Ruoshui could only endure it and watch helplessly as Lingyang's team disappeared into the distance.

Fifteen minutes after the Lingyang team flew out of sight, Ruoshui's people saw the woman sitting on the dragon's back stand up.

Ling Yi made a throat-slitting gesture towards Ruoshui's person.

The people of Ruoshui felt humiliated upon seeing this, and their faces all turned grim.

But so what if it looks bad?

The teachers didn't say anything, so what could they do?

After warning Ruoshui's people, Ling turned around, and the fire dragon beneath him flew out like a red streak of light, flying far away in the blink of an eye, and disappearing from Ruoshui's and the others' sight in the next blink.

Once the person was out of sight, Ruoshui's people finally spoke up: "What's with the arrogance?"

"Let's see if she'll still dare to be so arrogant when she gets to the Eastern Yang Empire."

"Alright," the teacher in charge said coldly. "Quiet down."

If the students are unhappy, does that mean the teachers are happy?

That person humiliated all of them. In previous years, they were the ones who went to Lingyang, but this year the roles were reversed. Naturally, the teachers were unhappy, but they wouldn't say it out loud.

When the teacher spoke, the students, noticing his unpleasant expression, quieted down. However, another teacher who was accompanying the teacher spoke up: "I can't see through that woman's cultivation level; it's probably above mine."

Upon hearing this, the teacher in charge of the team looked even more serious: "She is wearing the uniform of Lingyang Academy and is a student who went to participate in the competition."

"If that's the case, that student from Lingyang is probably a dark horse." The accompanying teacher sighed, "Lingyang is going to steal the spotlight this time."

"They didn't have this student last year, so I wonder where Lingyang found this student this year?"

To have such high cultivation at such a young age, how wonderful it would be if they were Ruoshui's students.

That way, Ruoshui could stand out in the Imperial Grand Competition.

The teacher in charge glanced at the accompanying teacher and said coldly, "Do you think it's a good thing to show off?"

“Every year, the top few are all from the four great empires. If she makes it in, someone from one of the empires will have to come down. The empires aren’t like us; they can’t just watch her show off.” The teacher in charge was jealous and said something unpleasant: “If she restrains herself, she can stay safe. But if she doesn’t, just wait and see. This year’s imperial competition will be quite a spectacle.”

Upon hearing this, the accompanying teacher felt there was some truth to it and wasn't so regretful anymore. However, after a moment's thought, she added, "Their team leader this time is Lao Mu, who is a capable person and should be able to persuade them."

"Hopefully we can persuade her to stay calm," the teacher in charge said. "Judging from what she did just now, she's a tough nut to crack. If we can't stop her, who knows what kind of trouble she'll cause."

The students, listening to their teachers' conversation, were no longer angry. They were now hoping that Ling Yi would run into trouble during the Imperial Grand Competition, so that they could feel relieved.

On the other side, Ling Yi urged the fire dragon to catch up with the group. Just as they were about to get close, he flew back onto the back of the bird. The fire dragon disappeared as Ling Yi left.

Upon seeing Ling Yi return, Ye Qingshuang gave a thumbs up: "Well done! Ruoshui and her group are so dark-skinned they could be used as ink. It's so satisfying."

Ling Yi didn't feel happy about this and sat down next to Ye Qingshuang: "Be careful they don't cause you trouble when they get to the Dongyang Empire."

Ye Qingshuang said, "Then I'll tie myself to you and follow you around the clock."

Ling Yi: "You even follow me to the outhouse?"

Ye Qingshuang: "Why not?"

"If you need me, I can also warm your bed."

Ling Yi: "Spring has arrived, we don't need it."

Ye Qingshuang: "It's only the right time when spring arrives."

Ling Yi: "..." Slightly inferior.

The three people standing nearby were completely oblivious to what they were talking about.

Teacher Mu coughed at the two of them and instructed them, "Ruoshui suffered this loss, and she will definitely spread it when she gets to the Dongyang Empire. Once they spread it, there will definitely be troublemakers. You both need to be careful."

Ye Qingshuang said, "Teacher, these words are only suitable for me and Lin Chengtian to say, not for Ling Yi. If we really run into them, the other side should be careful."

"Don't talk nonsense." Teacher Mu looked at Ling Yi: "The foundation of the Empire is something that a small country like ours can't compare to. The Dean's cultivation level is the highest in Lingyang Kingdom, but in the Empire, it's just ordinary."

"Ling Yi, judging from the strength of the students in past competitions, your strength is more than enough to fight against the students of the Empire. However, the Empire Grand Competition involves more than just students, so it would be better to hold back a bit."

"I understand," Ling Yi replied, but whether she would restrain herself or not, only she knew.

Teacher Mu could tell from Ling Yi's expression that he wouldn't obey, but since he had said it once, and would not listen no matter what, Teacher Mu stopped talking to him.

Only after experiencing hardship do you realize how painful it is.

But thinking about what happened to the Lin family, I felt that Ling Yi had suffered enough, so why hadn't things changed?

...

On the morning of the fifteenth day after departing from the capital of Lingyang, the group arrived at the capital of the Dongyang Empire.

All flying beasts must land at the city gate to verify their identity. Those who disobey the rules and forcibly enter the city in their flying beasts will be attacked. This is for the safety of the people of the capital.

After verifying their identities, someone stepped forward; it was the person sent by the Dongyang Empire to be in charge of receiving them.

The host stepped forward and asked them, "Would you like to go to your lodgings first, or to the place where your flying beasts are housed?"

During each Imperial Grand Competition, the host country would arrange accommodations for the participating students, and a special area would be designated for unified management.

This area is for students who come to participate in the competition to rest. If flying beasts are allowed to go there, they can be heard throughout the area if they make a sound, so they can forget about resting properly. Therefore, flying beasts are not allowed to go to the rest area. In order to solve the problem of where to place flying beasts, the empire has set aside another area specifically for them.

One in the south, one in the north, they won't bother each other even if you shout all you want.

Of course, if they all go crazy at the same time, then there's nothing that can be done.

Previously, it was Teacher Mu and Teacher Xu who came, and they knew where the animals were housed. But this year, it was the animal training director who came, and he didn't know the location. After discussing it, they decided to go to the place where the animals were housed first.

The host took them there, and after verification, the flying beast could fly in, but it could only go to the destination and could not stop anywhere else.

When they arrived at the place where the flying beasts were placed, the reception staff helped them settle in quickly, but the beast taming director stayed at the place of placement.

The place where the flying beasts are kept has people who take care of them. As long as they are given enough food, the people at the place will not mistreat the beasts. However, it is not easy for Lingyang Kingdom to have two flying beasts. The head of the beast taming school couldn't bear to part with them, so he stayed to take care of them himself.

Teacher Mu understood the animal trainer's feelings and agreed.

The host led them out of the settlement, where many carriages were parked. The host teacher rented one and had it take them to South Street.

On the carriage, the host didn't keep them in the cold and chatted with them about everyday life: "Once the flying beasts arrive here, they are settled in. If they want to go to the residential area, they can't walk; they can only take a carriage. Therefore, at this time of year, the place where the empire settles its beasts has the most carriages."

"One is in the south and the other in the north, the distance is far, so you can make a lot of money by making a trip." The receptionist said, "In addition to the travel expenses, you can sometimes get a tip."

The host started chatting with them, so Teacher Mu naturally didn't ignore the host and responded to whatever the host said.

The atmosphere was filled with laughter and chatter, but the excitement didn't last long before the topic turned to Ling Yi: "Is this young lady wearing a school uniform a participant in this year's competition?"

The small country only had three spots, and there were five students in the carriage. The host specifically chose Ling Yi because he couldn't tell Ling Yi's cultivation level. Ling Yi was wearing a student uniform, but his cultivation level was so high that he couldn't tell. Was he here to be a substitute for the competition?

The person in charge of receiving them knew exactly what was going on, but they specifically pointed it out so that Teacher Mu and the others would explain Ling Yi's situation themselves. After all, the host country also had to participate in the competition. In addition to receiving and arranging people, the person in charge of receiving them also had a hidden mission: to find out the cultivation level of students from various countries.

Therefore, the empire arranged for the reception staff to be drawn from aristocratic families, with the lowest rank being a first-level spirit general. This not only allowed them to assess the students' cultivation level but also deterred the smaller nations from causing trouble.

Those responsible for receiving guests from smaller countries are mostly at the Spirit General level, while those responsible for the other three great empires are experts. After all, the strength of the empires is not much different, unlike smaller countries which are wary of the empires and are more suspicious. It is difficult to figure them out without sending those with high cultivation levels.

"They are participating students." Since the receptionist had made the selection, Teacher Mu couldn't possibly refuse to answer.

The receptionist smiled and said, "I didn't expect Lingyang Kingdom to have such a high level of cultivation. Lingyang Kingdom will definitely have a place in the top ten this year."

"No, no," Teacher Mu said. "Ling Yi only has a level seven cultivation, I'm afraid he won't be able to get in."

"Seventh-level cultivation?" the receptionist joked. "A seventh-level spirit general?"

Teacher Mu quickly replied, "No, he is a seventh-level spiritual master."