"Mind your own damn business."
Ye Youlong gave him a cold stare. She was fuming, and anyone who approached her got a piece of her mind!
Xian'er was feeling extremely annoyed about Xiao Zhan's melodramatically awakened Bloodline Talent Skill.
Though she had threatened Xiao Zhan with death, assuming that Xiao Zhan wouldn't dare to make a Contract, her cleanliness obsession was exactly that: even if nothing had happened yet, just the awakening of such a Talent Skill made her feel disgusted!
It was like a sheathed icy blade striding out of the Contract Room!
Xiao Zhan followed behind her as quietly as possible.
This woman was really quick-tempered, and to be honest, Xiao Zhan was somewhat timid.
Of course.
The main issue was that he couldn't beat her right now.
"Xiao Zhan, I've been waiting for you for ages! I thought you were going to cower in there forever!"
As soon as they came out, they heard a familiar voice!
It was Lin Dong and Jiang Xian'er!
The two of them had completed their Contract first and knowing that Xiao Zhan had not finished his, they had waited at the door for Xiao Zhan to come out.
They wanted to recover the face they had just lost!
Xiao Zhan rubbed his head; this Lin Dong really was relentless!
Licking boots was one thing, but using him as a stepping stone was crossing the line.
Xiao Zhan could endure when he had no strength.
But now, enduring was not in his nature!
Unless that person was his wife!
He was just about to teach him an unforgettable lesson when Ye Youlong stepped ahead, coldly shouting, "Cut the crap, how do you want to fight!"
Xiao Zhan: …
This lady sure has a fiery temper!
Lin Dong's expression froze, surprised that Xiao Zhan, the nobody, would let a girl stand up for him, feeling utmost scorn in his heart.
Just as he was about to mock them, he suddenly noticed the tattoo on the girl's forehead, and his disdainful face suddenly turned to astonishment, "You two actually signed a Life and Death Contract?"
As soon as he said this, the surrounding students all looked over, expressing shock.
"They really signed a Life and Death Contract! My God, aren't these two too bold?"
"Have they already confirmed each other as life partners so quickly?"
"In this year's academy, hasn't there been anyone who signed this Contract yet? They're the first pair; that's really gutsy!"
"What's the use of guts when both are F-grade nobodies? Even with that Contract, they're still nobodies."
Jiang Xian'er found it unbelievable – within mere hours, Xiao Zhan had actually signed a Life and Death Contract with another woman!
So, his feelings for her were all a lie?
Yes, they were all lies!
He had come before just to mock her!
And he had done it in such a self-righteous manner!
What a disgusting man!
Jiang Xian'er had completely seen through Xiao Zhan's true colors!
"Enough talk, how do you want to fight?"
Xiao Zhan now stepped forward as well.
He was on the same life-and-death line as Ye Youlong; her decisions were his decisions!
He also deeply understood that for the two of them to have a perfect harmony, there must be unconditional trust and support for one another!
It was pretty much like a nurturing game.
At least, that's what he believed.
Lin Dong found it laughable facing the provocation from the two weaklings, thinking they were overestimating themselves and were clueless about life and death!
Though both parties had just signed their Contracts, the advantage of their Talent Levels and Artifact Spirit Levels meant that as soon as he and Jiang Xian'er signed, their strength would be much greater than others'.
Therefore, if a fight were to break out now, Xiao Zhan, in Lin Dong's view, was no match for them at all!
"Then let's have a direct duel. If you lose, get on your knees and apologize to me and Xian'er!"
"Ha, if you dare, leave the academy and we can have a fight to the death!"
Ye Youlong said disdainfully.
A fight to the death?
Ye Youlong's wild claim left everyone dumbfounded!
It's just a minor conflict, is a fight to the death really necessary?
Keep in mind, due to the rampage of demon beasts, the human forces are weak, and hence the Federation has a rule against killing people.
But as this is a world where strength is revered, it's not entirely realistic to completely ban it. So, to resolve conflicts and vent anger, a rule for a fight to the death was established.
As long as both parties agree to the duel, they can engage without any legal repercussions.
However, in the academy, dedicated to teaching and providing strength to the Federation, such a rule does not exist—only regular duels are allowed.
So, if you want to have a fight to the death, you have to step outside the academy!
Upon hearing this, Lin Dong's face changed instantly, somewhat shocked.
What the hell is with this woman, resorting to a fight to the death at the slightest disagreement?
Does she not value her own life?
Xiao Zhan was also twitching at the corner of his mouth, this girl Ye Youlong is too bloodthirsty, too violent—immediately going for a fight to the death at the slightest conflict.
Is she really the embodiment of the Death Demon Scythe's attribute?
"This is outrageous!"
Just then, a middle-aged man walked in through the door.
"Principal."
"Good day, Principal..."
Qin Mingyue nodded, then walked between the two parties and said, "If you have a conflict between you, you can duel, as the academy encourages dueling. But a fight to the death is absolutely not permitted."
As the principal, Qin Mingyue naturally had to prevent such unreasonable behavior.
How can humans kill each other when the ultimate enemy is the demon beasts?
Even more so, when both parties are exceptionally talented students.
He absolutely could not let this happen!
Qin Mingyue's gaze focused intently on Ye Youlong, "Student, it's good to be full of killing intent. But don't let the killing intent cloud your judgment, you must control it with your mind!"
From his words, it was apparent that he knew about Ye Youlong's Artifact Spirit Form.
He appeared here because the teacher from the Contract Room had reported the situation with Ye Youlong.
Upon hearing about a student from another academy within his own, and especially an SSS-tier Artifact Spirit, he immediately rushed over.
He didn't expect to encounter such an incident upon his arrival.
At the same time, he also glanced at Xiao Zhan with a hint of regret in his eyes.
Xiao Zhan, originally a genius the academy focused on nurturing, with hopes that he would break records, but unexpectedly...
It was indeed a twist of fate.
Yet, even more regretful was this female student before him, possessing the strongest Talent, but choosing a Contract with Xiao Zhan.
He really didn't understand her reasoning.
Was there something special about Xiao Zhan?
The Spirit Control System had been developed for over a hundred years, during which talents who changed their lives through sheer effort have emerged, despite not having the best innate gifts.
However, these individuals were rare and mostly depended on Bloodline Talent Skills for their breakthroughs.
But Xiao Zhan lacked Bloodline Talent Skills.
He didn't even have the conditions for a turnaround.
Still, this girl chose Xiao Zhan, which is really baffling.
He certainly didn't think this girl was just a fool.
"Let's duel then, consider yourselves lucky."
Ye Youlong threw out a harsh sentence, obviously in a bad mood.
Xiao Zhan frowned deeply—where on earth did this girl's hostility come from?