Chapter 93 What a Pitfall This Second Generation of British

Fantasy fell to the ground, motionless.

Mo Tong barely used any soul power and still managed to knock Fantasy out cold with that elbow.

Old Wang opened his mouth, "This guy is really fierce."

But Mo Tong reached for Fantasy on the ground, and Fantasy quickly opened his eyes and waved his hand, "Rest, rest for a bit, switch, switch!"

Mo Tong frowned. Although the hit was powerful, it didn't land solidly; he felt the other's head had shifted, deflecting much of the force. He had dodged Mo Tong's signature back-elbow, which annoyed him!

But seeing Wang Feng's miserable expression made him feel better.

"Next one!" Mo Tong decided to warm up properly.

Nuoyu stepped forward, seemingly unaffected by Mo Tong's display of strength, and bowed slightly to Mo Tong, "Please guide me."

Courageous!

Old Wang's eyes lit up. This was the spirit of Old Wang's team—brave and fearless. In Old Wang's heart, Nuoyu's standing rose even higher, as the team needed someone bold and decisive.

He had truly misunderstood Karida. After all, both the Beastman and Winnie were in his team. It made sense for Karida to trick Wang Feng, but making Old Wang's team a laughingstock would only bring trouble.

Mo Tong also became interested, squinting his eyes. Could this be a hidden expert?

"Who are you? Haven't seen you before," Mo Tong asked. The aura was impressive, not like an unknown.

"I am Nuoyu, newly admitted to the Rose Holy Sanctuary through special recruitment. Currently studying at the Martial Dao Courtyard, also taking courses in witchcraft, gunnery, exorcism, and soul beast mastery," Nuoyu said meticulously. "I've learned too many things, so I'm not very proficient. Please guide me."

All-rounder?

Mo Tong took him seriously. Knowing about the fall of the Rose, Mo Tong looked down on its level. Clearly, this person was specially recruited by Karida. Humans who were arrogant were usually trash, like Wang Feng... while those who were humble often had real skills. Interesting!

Soul power was the foundation of all professions. Truly mastering soul power meant understanding it at a high level, revealing the secrets of any skill. The only need was how to become stronger.

Finding a way to become stronger suited the characteristics of the Eight Great Clans.

Both their soul powers surged, clearly holding back, their auras contained within. They stared intently at each other, even Fantasy widened his eyes. Nuoyu was impressive.

Both were searching for the other's weakness. Mo Tong's probing breath yielded no results, indicating long-term rigorous training—a feeling that couldn't be wrong!

An expert's prowess could be discerned from their initial movements.

His T-shaped stance was standard, the forward-leaning center of gravity well-controlled, able to cover all angles around him. Simple actions revealed solid fundamentals honed since childhood!

Even more remarkable were his hands. The left hand, clasped behind his back, seemed ready to release a buffing exorcism spell, while the right hand, held open, appeared to be gathering lightning. Combining the actions of an exorcist and a witch in one starting pose.

Old Wang instinctively pulled Yin Fu back a few steps. These two were likely to cause a massive impact. Finally, he had a capable recruit.

The atmosphere grew tense, filled with a solemn and murderous intent. Fiery battle spirit erupted from both, clashing in the air like lightning.

A smile crept onto Mo Tong's lips, his aura rising. Mahoraga loved direct confrontation—kill~~~

Mo Tong pushed off the ground, the force lifting a patch of grass. His figure shot straight toward Nuoyu.

Mahoraga—Fierce and Brutal Strike!

Nuoyu didn't dodge, instead, he gripped the condensed lightning ball in his hands and charged forward!

A close-combat witch???

Found a gem!!!

Boom~~~

A loud explosion...

...

Nuoyu flew like a rag doll, and Old Wang saw clearly that he had already rolled his eyes in mid-air...

He soared over nine feet high, did a 720-degree spin in the air, and landed motionless, not uttering a sound, collapsing into a heap.

Mo Tong was stunned... still in his punching stance, feeling no resistance at all.

What happened?

Thankfully, Old Wang reacted first, his mouth dry with fear. This was a second-generation hero with connections, personally handed over by Karida!

If he died mysteriously due to someone he called, would Karida tear him apart?

"What are you waiting for?" Old Wang screamed, "Help him!"

Fortunately, Yin Fu was there today!

After emergency first aid, they finally heard a heartbeat. Though still unconscious, it relieved everyone present.

This...

Old Wang understood now. Nuoyu was just a show-off.

Born into a heroic family, showered with love and resources, some basic training and theoretical knowledge, including his misplaced confidence and righteous values, all came from somewhere.

While Yin Fu treated him, Old Wang checked and found he was just a bug soul, probably not much stronger than a Beastman.

Simply put, he wasn't as useful as Old Wang.

This was frustrating.

Karida, you're really something!

Wang Feng wasn't a big shot, so it didn't take long for a detailed dossier to be placed in front of Ma Tan. He had paid someone to investigate Wang Feng's background, from his birthplace and family to his experiences, all meticulously recorded.

He was just an ordinary person from a small town attached to Aurora City. Thanks to the expansion of the Rose Holy Sanctuary, he was essentially a country bumpkin. How could such a person possibly have any familial ties with Karida?

One could only say that this worthless nobody had coincidentally teamed up with the orcs, inadvertently supporting Karida's policies, which made the isolated Karida feel a need for him.

That was all there was to it. Ma Tan wouldn't directly confront Karida, but in reality, the entire upper echelon of Aurora City, including the Rose Holy Sanctuary itself, was dissatisfied with Karida. She was currently challenging the traditional values of the sanctuary, and he stood on the side of justice!

Eliminating Wang Feng would kill two birds with one stone.

Ma Tan felt much more relaxed now. He could deal with Wang Feng directly, but that would be too easy and cheap for Wang Feng.

A hint of viciousness appeared on Ma Tan's face.

Hadn't this guy been acting quite smug lately? Then let's start with what he cares about most. First, ruin his reputation, then make him suffer and die without a grave. That fatso couldn't be spared either, and Rachel, that vixen, needed to learn who was in charge.

And this whole thing had Luo Lan's support. If he lost face, Luo Lan would lose even more.

Before long, a complete version of Wang Feng's rise began to circulate quietly within the Rose Holy Sanctuary.

Wang Feng wasn't related to Karida as some rumors suggested. In fact, if he did have such lineage, it might have been different. But he was merely a scum who had managed to enter the alchemy department of the Rose Holy Sanctuary through Karida's expansion policy. Due to his lack of skill, he was soon expelled after causing an accident in the lab.

With his silver tongue, he shifted the blame onto his teammates and ended up in the Rune Academy. Then he started shamelessly teaming up with orcs and ingratiating himself with the eldest daughter of the Li family. Recently, he had even tricked Princess Yin Fu into trusting him, stole her rune invention, and somehow obtained a Purple Gold Rose Medal.

From a nobody to a recipient of the Purple Gold Rose Medal, his journey was filled with shamelessness and darkness, representing the greatest injustice in the sanctuary, completely contradicting the spirit of the Supreme Saint.

It was said that he also had very messy relationships with women, frequently visiting orc bars and getting involved with orc women...

A sycophant, a womanizer, and a thief of academic achievements.

After Ma Tan's deep processing, the story became even more coherent and spread like wildfire throughout the Rose Holy Sanctuary.

Whether they were elites or newcomers, everyone in the sanctuary considered themselves superior. Wang Feng was someone everyone despised.

Moreover, no one believed he could truly discover a new rune. This was definitely a fraud. In any world or environment, such behavior was despicable, especially in the sanctuary, which represented the progress of Nine Heavens civilization!

With certain individuals fanning the flames, the rumors grew more rampant and refined. Since they couldn't directly target Karida, they focused on this pawn.

Because everyone knew that Wang Feng was insignificant.

Stories like "Wang Feng and the Three Orc Women," "Greed Sparked by a New Rune," "The Limits of Deceit and Shamelessness," and "The Ultimate Sycophancy" began circulating wildly within the Rose Holy Sanctuary. Everyone added their own opinions and imagination, making the tales more exaggerated. It had become a popular trend to discuss these stories over meals; not doing so made one seem out of place.

People always believed they were fundamentally just. For someone who rose through flattery, any amount of defamation seemed justified.

Such rumors were clearly terrifying for a student, affecting not only their mental state but also their real-life standing.

Normally, Blue Sky wouldn't interfere, but this situation had grown too serious. Most importantly, it affected Karida's image. What worried him even more was Wang Feng's true identity. Although he had taken precautions, there was always a chance of exposure, which would be a huge blow to Karida's honor.

Many people were waiting to see the outcome.

"Madam, if necessary, I can handle this cleanly." Blue Sky's face remained unchanged; creating an accident wouldn't be too difficult.

Karida smiled slightly, "Blue Sky, broaden your perspective. Throwing this rotten fish into the pond will attract all the turtles hiding at the bottom."

This Wang Feng was tough; surviving under her scrutiny meant he wouldn't fall easily. If he did, he wasn't worth her time.

Frankly, she wanted to see how Wang Feng would handle these issues, because the rumors were mostly true.