"Oh, right, there's one more thing I nearly forgot to mention to you.
Our method of nurturing students at Hudao Academy is a bit cruel.
Everything revolves around competition.
Among students, aside from directly taking a life, competition in all forms is encouraged.
So, you need to be mentally prepared.
Alright, now, go find your accommodations."
Elder Ma said.
After hearing Elder Ma's words, many of the new students felt a bit timid and fearful.
It seemed like Hudao Academy wouldn't be an easy place to get by.
The struggles among students were bound to be extremely fierce!
Next, the over one thousand new students arrived at the freshmen area.
This area was covered with ridges of hills and mountains, stretching into the distance.
Amidst the forests, there were many small courtyards.
These small courtyards were specifically prepared for new students.
The name of the resident was already written on the gate of each small courtyard.
The new students simply needed to find the small courtyard with their name written on it; that would be their dwelling.
Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power and instantly located his own small courtyard. He walked directly towards it.
It was a small courtyard situated amid a bamboo forest, serene and simple, but tranquil nonetheless, exuding a harmonious, natural charm.
To Ye Yunfei's slight surprise, the small courtyard contained a cultivation chamber.
Inside the chamber, a small-scale Spirit Gathering Formation had been arranged, capable of continuously gathering the Spiritual Qi from the surrounding world into the chamber.
"Not bad."
Ye Yunfei was relatively satisfied with this small courtyard.
To Ye Yunfei's amazement, the dwellings of Wu Heishan, Xiao Hui, and Yuan Dayong were all very close by, located in the vicinity.
"Haha, Boss, we're really fated.
We're all neighbors now!
Boss, do you need help tidying up? Just say the word if you do.
From now on at Hudao Academy, I'm following you!"
Moments later, Wu Heishan ran over, lavishing attention on Ye Yunfei.
Wu Heishan was only at Mid Stage Saint Realm. Upon arriving at Hudao Academy, he realized he was far too weak.
During the assessment earlier, he had managed to pass smoothly only thanks to Ye Yunfei's help.
Otherwise, given his strength, he wouldn't have made it at all.
Therefore, he understood he had to cling tightly to Ye Yunfei's leg; otherwise, his days at Hudao Academy would be very difficult in the future!
Not long after, Xiao Hui and Yuan Dayong, the two siblings, also came to Ye Yunfei's small courtyard to help tidy up.
Subconsciously, these two siblings also regarded Ye Yunfei as their leader.
Thus, Ye Yunfei's small courtyard became quite lively.
At this moment.
"You inside, get out here!"
Suddenly, a harsh shout rang out from outside.
"What's going on?
I'll go take a look."
Wu Heishan ran outside.
"Ah!
What are you doing!"
Very soon, Wu Heishan's cries of shock and anger echoed inside.
"Let's go take a look."
Ye Yunfei's expression turned cold as he spoke, walking out.
Xiao Hui and Yuan Dayong hurried to follow.
Outside the gate of the small courtyard, Wu Heishan had a bruised face and a bloody nose, his mouth bleeding, his face filled with bitter indignation.
A dozen or so men surrounded the gate, all looking imperious and domineering.
"Cut the nonsense. Hand over the cultivation resources the academy gave you today.
If you know what's good for you, cooperate obediently. Otherwise, you'll have some suffering coming your way."
A burly youth with a rugged face sneered viciously.
"You're going too far. As soon as we meet, you want me to hand over my things, and you even hit people."
As soon as Wu Heishan saw Ye Yunfei come out, his confidence immediately surged.
"What?
You're not convinced?
Hmph!
So uneducated and ill-mannered.
As a senior brother who entered earlier than you new guys, I'll give you a few reminders on how to show proper respect.
From now on, when you see us senior brothers, you must greet us respectfully.
When we senior brothers speak, you newcomers are absolutely forbidden from talking back!
You must obey the orders of us senior brothers unconditionally.
Understand?!"
The burly youth maintained a stern expression, lecturing Ye Yunfei and the others.
"Alright, I won't make things too difficult for you.
After all, you are also students of Hudao Academy, and we'll be seeing each other all the time.
Now, hand over all the things on you."
The burly youth said impatiently.
"So you're here to rob us!
In broad daylight, you actually dare to do such a thing.
Aren't you afraid the academy will punish you?
Just leave. We will definitely not hand over the things we have to you!"
Yuan Dayong suddenly understood and blurted out.
Today, Elder Ma had distributed a sum of cultivation resources to every new student. Upon receiving the news, these dozen or so senior students had come to take advantage and rob them.
"Haha…"
Upon hearing Yuan Dayong's words, those dozen or so senior students immediately burst into laughter, seemingly finding Yuan Dayong utterly foolish.
"Hmph!
Ignorant dog.
It seems we'll have to teach you a good lesson today."
The burly youth sneered, a cruel gleam appearing in his eyes as he cracked his knuckles noisily.
"All of you, get lost.
Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."
Abruptly, Ye Yunfei spoke.
"Huh?"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the dozen or so senior students were stunned.
They hadn't expected a newly enrolled freshman to dare speak to them in such a tone.
In the next moment.
"Looking for death!
Brat, you simply have no respect for your seniors!
Too brazen!"
The burly youth's face became exceptionally ferocious. A vast spiritual pressure poured out from his body.
Wu Heishan, Xiao Hui, and Yuan Dayong were all shaken, their Qi and blood roiling, faces pale, as they retreated repeatedly.
This burly youth possessed True Manifestation Realm Early Stage strength!
"Heh, insects like you, regretting it now, aren't you?
Too bad, regret is useless now."
The burly youth took a step forward, closing in on Ye Yunfei, a vicious sneer curling the corner of his mouth.
"If you want to fight, then fight. Don't waste my time."
Ye Yunfei stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze indifferent.
"Go die!"
The burly youth erupted in rage.
Boom!
Furious, he sent a palm strike roaring towards Ye Yunfei.
At the edges of his palm, spiritual power surged wildly, carving illusory traces of sharpness wherever it passed.
The terrifying palm force was like a typhoon sweeping through, flying gravel and rolling stones, clouds of dust billowing.
The combat power of this burly youth was indeed quite good.
Ye Yunfei gave a faint smile. His fist swung out, punching through the air towards the burly youth.
Immediately.
A force so powerful it was indescribable, like mountains collapsing and seas pouring forth, surged forward overwhelmingly.
"Stop!"
The burly youth was pinned down by this force, unable to move in the slightest, both shocked and furious.
Thud!
In the next instant, the burly youth's body was blasted away as if he were a tattered scarecrow, landing heavily on the distant ground.
"You… you actually dare to hit someone!"
The other senior students were all equally shocked and furious.
How could they have imagined that a newly-arrived freshman would dare strike them!