The Seventh Elder paid no mind, continuing his onslaught towards Lu Fan, while Lu Fan's powerful sword intent instantly clashed with him.
Boom…
A massive sound erupted. The Seventh Elder was sent flying, his expression turning extremely grim. He had never imagined Lu Fan could unleash such power, repelling a peak Spirit King realm expert.
Sensing the spiritual energy within the Tai Xu Sword, Lu Fan shouted, "Old Man Hong Meng, don't use your spiritual sense! You'll vanish into thin air!"
"You brat, don't worry about me. Since I'm counting on you, how could I stand by and watch you die?" Old Man Hong Meng smiled, his face paling. With that single strike, he had already expended much of his spiritual sense. If it happened again, it would lead to endless trouble.
Lu Fan was filled with gratitude, but he did not wish for Old Man Hong Meng to deplete his spiritual sense for him. Once spiritual sense was depleted, it could never be recovered.
"Brat, how do you possess such strength!"
The Seventh Elder's face was ashen. He gazed at Lu Fan, "This is impossible! You are merely a Great Spirit Master, how could you possibly repel me!"
"Old cur, stop being so overbearing!" Lu Fan retorted coldly, "There is always someone stronger, and there is always a sky beyond the sky. You are not necessarily the strongest. Today, you insist on a fight to the death, and I will make you pay."
The Seventh Elder froze, not daring to be careless. Lu Fan's bold words were enough to indicate his fearlessness.
"Master, kill him! We absolutely cannot leave a future threat!"
Wan Hai spoke up, "He has extraordinary talent, and he is also an alchemist. If you let him grow, he will surely seek revenge in the future, and by then, even you might find it difficult to handle."
The Seventh Elder stood firm. He was well aware of this point, but Lu Fan's sudden burst of combat power made him hesitant. At the very least, if he hadn't reacted to that last strike, he would have been in grave danger.
"With my spiritual sense, I can kill him!"
Old Man Hong Meng's voice echoed, "However, when my spiritual sense is exhausted, I too will turn to dust."
"No, absolutely not!"
Lu Fan shook his head and retracted the Tai Xu Sword. Even if he were to die, he would never allow Old Man Hong Meng to be harmed. After all, since Old Man Hong Meng had taken refuge within the Tai Xu Sword, Lu Fan had gained so much that he already considered him a mentor. How could he use him as a shield?
Seeing Lu Fan withdraw the Tai Xu Sword, the Seventh Elder instantly seized the opportunity. He lunged forward and kicked towards Lu Fan again. He had hesitated to attack earlier because he was wary of the Tai Xu Sword in Lu Fan's hand. Now that Lu Fan had voluntarily sheathed his sword, how could he let this chance slip by?
Boom…
With a loud bang, the Seventh Elder was sent flying again, his face turning ashen. Just as he was about to question, he discovered an old man appearing before him. The man looked like an immortal, not like an ordinary person.
"Dean!" the Seventh Elder called out, glancing at Bi Yao. Apart from Bi Yao, no one else could have easily summoned the Dean.
"Seventh Elder, what exactly is going on?" the Dean asked, "You must be clear. As an elder of the academy, arbitrarily attacking a student is a grave offense for an elder!"
"Dean, I don't like hearing that!" the Seventh Elder stated directly, "You must know that he provoked the elder first. A student who shows no respect to his elders, how can he be worthy of being in North Sea Academy!"
"I have a general understanding of the cause and effect of this matter. With an elder being so biased, how can other students conduct themselves?" the Dean said coldly, "If you believe that being an elder means you can do whatever you please, then North Sea Academy will descend into chaos!"
The Seventh Elder frowned. Although he was displeased, he couldn't say much. The Dean's deterrence was enough to awe him, and he couldn't easily retort.
"Master, it's fortunate you arrived in time. Otherwise, people would still be gossiping about us, saying our academy has no rules and that elders bully students. If this were to spread, what would become of the academy's reputation?" Bi Yao added fuel to the fire.
The Dean frowned, also expressing his displeasure. In fact, this was not the first time such a thing had happened, and he was quite dissatisfied with the Seventh Elder's actions.
"Since things have come to this, I have nothing more to say!"
The Seventh Elder stated, "However, this brat is indeed not to be trifled with. He might have something on him, otherwise, with his Great Spirit Master strength, how could he withstand my powerful strike."
"This matter is of great importance. Seventh Elder, for violating the academy's will, you will face confinement for three months upon your return!" the Dean said coldly.
"Dean, I am an elder of North Sea Academy."
The Seventh Elder frowned. No matter what, he was an elder, so how could he be treated like this.
"Even if I make a mistake, I must still be punished," the Dean stated directly. "If you are unwilling, then consider me as if I said nothing. However, from this point on, you will no longer be an elder of North Sea Academy."
"Are you expelling me from North Sea Academy, Dean?" the Seventh Elder's expression stiffened.
"You have repeatedly violated the academy's rules, and I have reminded you many times."
The Dean said coldly, "Your stubbornness will only tarnish the academy's reputation. You should know that North Sea Academy cannot withstand further turmoil."
The Seventh Elder's anger surged, filled with great dissatisfaction, but he dared not retort. As an elder of North Sea Academy, he at least received the academy's protection. Without the academy as his backing, even if he were a peak Spirit King, he would be insignificant in the entire Spirit Realm.
Helpless, the Seventh Elder could only swallow his pride and turn to leave. Wan Hai quickly followed.
Bi Yao came to Lu Fan's side, seeing the bloodshot in his eyes, and felt a pang of guilt, "It's all my fault. If I hadn't been late, you wouldn't have faced such danger."
"This matter has nothing to do with Senior Sister Bi Yao. Thank you, Senior Sister Bi Yao, for your help."
Lu Fan's voice was indifferent as he strode into North Sea Academy, filled with resentment towards the Seventh Elder.
Old Man Hong Meng had become quite weak from helping him, making Lu Fan feel ashamed and uneasy.
Seeing Lu Fan leave just like that, the Dean stood by, a hint of awkwardness on his face. He was, after all, the Dean of North Sea Academy, and he had saved Lu Fan, yet Lu Fan showed no reaction.
"Cough, cough, Master, please don't mind. Junior Brother Lu is just like that!" Bi Yao said.
"Of course, I don't mind!" the Dean shook his head. "But speaking of which, this kid is good. He doesn't fear the powerful or anyone!"
"Naturally. How could someone who enters my heart be bad?" Bi Yao nodded slightly.
At this moment, the Dean also felt a bit helpless. He had gone out of his way, but Lu Fan did not appreciate it.