C152 Loong Zhiwu(1)

A young woman emerged from the crowd, dressed in a simple, light blue dress. She was a beautiful young lady, appearing to be around twenty years old, much like the girl next door. After she spoke, Ma Tengyue found an excuse to brush her off, and no one thought much of it until Ouyang Zhenshan's actions and words left everyone stunned.

Could this seemingly ordinary girl really be the head of the Heavenly Martial Academy, a position that had always been shrouded in mystery? The academy's leader, appointed by the powerful Heavenly Martial Sect, was expected to be a formidable figure. Yet, here was this young woman, already a master at such a young age. Just how powerful was the Heavenly Martial Sect?

Upon realizing the visitor was indeed the head of the academy, Liang Ruoxuan and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, Woo Zhengyang remained tense, remembering the enmity between himself and the academy. Meanwhile, the Ma family looked far less pleased.

Ma Tenglong turned to Ma Feiyi and asked, "Father, is she really the head of the Heavenly Martial Academy?"

Ma Feiyi nodded, "She took over last year, and though I haven't met her, Ouyang Zhenshan wouldn't mistake her. This complicates things."

As the crowd processed this revelation, the young woman stepped onto the stage and announced confidently, "I am Loong Zhiwu, head of the Heavenly Martial Academy. I will continue to oversee the Pill King Competition. Does anyone have any objections?"

Loong Zhiwu, while addressing everyone, was clearly speaking to Ouyang Zhenshan.

Ouyang quickly responded, "With you leading, it couldn't be better!"

Zhiwu nodded, and with a simple gesture, eighteen pills floated toward her, carried by a force of energy. This display left no doubt among the onlookers that she was indeed an expert at the Shape Gathering Stage.

Holding the pills, Zhiwu examined them briefly before turning her gaze to a specific spot. "The young lady who was just beside me, I see you're at the peak of the Reality Condensing Stage. Why don't you come up and try the pills?"

The woman Zhiwu referred to had slightly tanned skin. She had been standing next to Zhiwu, never suspecting that this seemingly delicate girl was the head of the Heavenly Martial Academy and a Shape Gathering Stage expert.

Startled by Zhiwu's attention, the woman recalled their casual conversation moments ago, where she had even called Zhiwu "sister" and criticized Ouyang Zhenshan, the vice principal of the academy.

After a few breaths, she realized this was a generous opportunity from Zhiwu to advance her skills.

"Thank you, ma'am... Principal!" she expressed her gratitude and hurriedly made her way to the stage.

Loong Zhiwu handed a Breakthrough Pill and a Calming Pill to the woman. She took them and immediately sat down to begin her meditation. As she settled into a cross-legged position, a strong surge of energy began to ripple around her.

Time passed slowly, and under the envious gazes of the onlookers, her body suddenly shuddered. She opened her eyes with a joyful expression and exclaimed, "I've done it... I've actually reached the Reality Condensing Stage..."

Loong Zhiwu smiled and asked, "How were the effects of the pills? Were they genuine?"

The woman, still in a state of euphoria, remembered her purpose for being there and nodded repeatedly, "Genuine, absolutely genuine. The Breakthrough Pill was powerful, and the Calming Pill worked wonders. My current state is very stable."

Hearing this, Liang Ruoxuan and the others felt reassured, while the Ma family looked utterly defeated. Their hopes for the Pill King Pavilion and the Pill King Note were dashed.

Loong Zhiwu nodded, "That's good to hear! You may go now and continue your practice."

The woman expressed her gratitude repeatedly as she left, her face still showing disbelief, as if she were in a dream.

Although the outcome was clear, to ensure fairness, Loong Zhiwu invited a few more people to test the pills, with predictable results.

Once the testing concluded, Loong Zhiwu announced loudly, "I hereby declare the Liang family the winners of this Pill King Competition. The Ma family must return the Pill King Note and the title of the Pill King Pavilion, and they are forbidden from making pills in the future!"

Upon hearing the outcome, Liang Ruoxuan finally smiled, and Uncle Hai was visibly relieved. Yu Jun burst into laughter, exclaiming, "Haha... justice truly prevails!"

The Ma family was utterly frustrated. They had orchestrated the entire Pill King Competition, aiming to take over the Pill King Pavilion openly. Unexpectedly, Woo Zhengyang emerged, forcing them to resort to all sorts of shameless tactics. In the end, another contender, Loong Zhiwu, appeared, leading to their humiliating defeat. It was a classic case of losing both the battle and the war.

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