Lin Fan smiled faintly, standing there as calm as a breeze, his shoulders slightly trembling as he withstood the Triple Axe Strike from Hu Ben with sheer physical strength.
“Not bad, not bad at all. The triple layers of force, each deeper than the last. Most people probably couldn’t withstand such an explosive triple impact,” Lin Fan said with a harmless-looking smile on his face.
“Ding! Congratulations, 3000 experience points added to ‘Indestructible Demon Body.'”
As the triple layers of force invaded his body, Lin Fan felt a pleasant sensation coursing through every limb and bone, transforming the force into experience.
“How is this possible?” Hu Ben’s expression changed, unable to believe his eyes. His Triple Axe Strike had been blocked purely by the opponent’s physical body—how could this be?
The thirteen students from Class Ding had originally closed their eyes, unable to watch, but now they gasped in astonishment at the sight before them.
“Teacher, you’re amazing!”
“Teacher is incredible!”
Students from other levels also furrowed their brows, finding it hard to believe.
Lin Fan smiled slightly, his fingers gently caressing the twin axes in Hu Ben’s hands as though stroking tender chrysanthemum petals, his fingernails lightly rubbing against the blades.
“Triple Axe Strike—excellent technique. But you haven’t mastered it yet. A pity,” Lin Fan said, shaking his head.
Instantly activating “Floral Caressing Finger,” the twin axes in Hu Ben’s hands began to vibrate intensely. The subtle force applied caused Hu Ben’s expression to change as he struggled to suppress the axes.
“Hmph, I underestimated you,” Hu Ben said seriously, now realizing that this opponent was no ordinary foe.
Indeed, only someone with real skill would dare to challenge the four of them to the stage. No one would be foolish enough to do so without substantial strength.
Lin Fan then turned his gaze to the group of students below who had earlier cheered for Hu Ben, speaking with regret and concern, “As his students, I’m truly worried about your future.”
Lin Fan had struck Hu Ben back with one move, and now seized the opportunity to give him a thorough scolding.
“You bastard! Don’t speak nonsense!” Enraged, Hu Ben’s face turned deep red like pork liver as he raised his axes and charged toward Lin Fan.
Shaking his head, Lin Fan ignored him outright, “You don’t even have axes anymore. What are you going to fight me with?”
“What did you say?” Hu Ben was both shocked and furious, but in that instant, the previously intact twin axes emitted a creaking sound and then shattered into pieces.
“How is this possible?” Staring at his now empty hands and the pile of fragments on the ground, Hu Ben’s rage boiled over. “You dare destroy my weapon? I’ll kill you!”
“Roaring Tiger Fist!”
Hu Ben roared, his fists covered in true energy, resembling roaring tigers as they charged forward with formidable momentum.
“Ahh, as a guiding light for students, losing isn’t the problem—it’s the refusal to admit defeat that’s truly concerning. Without the courage to face victory or loss, how can one properly teach better students? I’m deeply disappointed,” Lin Fan lamented sorrowfully, then turned to address the group below, “I’m heartbroken for your future.”
The students who had earlier cheered for their teacher now stood silent, unsure how to respond to Lin Fan’s words.
“You… you bastard!” Hu Ben’s face flushed with rage, his grip tightening further.
“Teacher, watch out!” Liu Shuishui cried out in alarm.
Lin Fan smiled gently, “No worries. Evil cannot overcome righteousness. The world is as vast as your heart.”
“Die!” Hu Ben roared, slamming his fists into Lin Fan. Dust burst from the ground on impact.
“Ding! Congratulations, 2000 experience points added to ‘Indestructible Demon Body.'”
Lin Fan shook his head in disappointment at Hu Ben. Couldn’t he have been a bit stronger? Facing millions of experience points, adding a few thousand at a time—when would it ever end?
“Master Hu, your cultivation still has a long way to go,” Lin Fan said regretfully.
“Immovable Emperor Fist!”
“Boom…”
Lin Fan moved slightly, casually throwing a punch at Hu Ben. With an expression of disbelief, Hu Ben was sent flying through the air.
The thirteen students from Class Ding, who had initially been worried, now stared in stunned silence at the scene unfolding on the martial stage.
They had never imagined their teacher could be this powerful—so strong that even a master from Class Yi had no chance to retaliate.
“Teacher, you’re amazing!” Zhu You and the others shouted excitedly.
Waving his hand, Lin Fan spoke solemnly, “Today’s lesson is this: losing isn’t terrifying. What’s truly frightening is the inability to accept defeat. On the path of cultivation, only through hardship and setbacks can one rise again and ascend to greater heights. Master Hu cannot face his loss, so his future achievements in cultivation will be limited. As my disciples, remember this lesson well—understood?”
“Teacher, we understand! We will never be like Master Hu!” the thirteen students replied in unison.
“Mmm, you’re teachable,” Lin Fan said with a satisfied nod.
At that moment, Lin Fan’s image in the hearts of the thirteen students grew ever more radiant. Initially, they had simply thought their teacher was strong. But now, they felt Lin Master was the guiding light in their moments of confusion, leading them out of darkness like a god.
Even the students watching from below felt a change stirring deep within their hearts.
“This teacher is extraordinary.”
“How did Class Ding end up with such a teacher? What he says actually makes a lot of sense.”
…
Meanwhile, Hu Ben, blasted off the stage by Lin Fan, spat blood from his mouth, his rage consuming him.
Never had he imagined that after years as a teacher, he would be so thoroughly humiliated—especially in front of so many students. How could he maintain his authority before them now?
In the Great Yan Empire, once cultivators reach a certain level, they must join a sect to receive comprehensive instruction.
Yet some prefer to remain in academies, choosing to teach students instead, seeking the feeling of superiority.
Hu Ben’s defeat shocked Liu Qingfeng and the others, who found it hard to believe.
Although all four were at the Fifth Heavenborn Stage, among them, Hu Ben was the strongest in one-on-one combat.
Now that even Hu Ben had lost, their chances were even slimmer.
At that moment, the three of them began to waver, fearing that if they lost, they would suffer great embarrassment in front of their students.
“Now it’s your turn,” Lin Fan said calmly. “You may begin.”
Liu Qingfeng and the other two exchanged glances. Then Liu stepped forward, bowing respectfully. “Master Lin, your skill surpasses ours. We concede. Let’s end this here.”
Lin Fan frowned slightly at the three. This wasn’t going as expected. Normally, they should fight to the bitter end for the sake of pride—but why were they surrendering so quickly?
If they gave up now, how could he maintain his glorious image in front of the students? No, absolutely not.
“Master Liu, Master Jun, Master Li—once you step onto the martial stage, only one can remain standing. However, I do not intend to press you further, for a person must have a broad heart. But you insulted my students from Class Ding. As a teacher, one must have the courage to admit mistakes and set an example for students. Therefore, you should apologize to my students,” Lin Fan said calmly.
“What?!” The three were shocked. Impossible! How could a teacher apologize to students? Such a thing had never happened in history.
Lin Fan raised his eyebrows, frowning slightly, and instantly held a mid-grade longsword. “Ah, deeply disappointing! No one is perfect, but without the courage to face one’s mistakes, how can one teach students properly?” Lin Fan sighed deeply, then turned to the students below.
“You… and you… and you… Perhaps among you all, there were those who were right before, but under the authority of teachers, you had to abandon your truths. Have you ever experienced such a situation?” At this moment, Lin Fan felt his eloquence growing stronger. He poured out words like a flood of inspirational wisdom, delivering profound truths effortlessly. Strength was merely a surface-level dominance. Only by standing on the highest moral ground could one crush everything before them without lifting a finger.
“Have you ever experienced this?” Lin Fan raised his voice sharply, gazing at the students below.
The students were deeply moved by his words, and long-buried memories quietly resurfaced.
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