The principal looked at Tang Tian with disgust. Tang Tian had just fought with Ah Mo Li. He was covered in dirt and his face was swollen after the fight.
The principal felt like an idiot for allowing trash like this to remain in the academy for five whole years.
It was all Master Cen's fault!
Master Cen should not be allowed to stay here any longer…
The principal's expression became extremely serious. It was important to calm the Zhou Clan.
Suddenly he remembered that the reason he had agreed to keep Tang Tian was not only because of Master Cen, but also because of Shangguang Qian Hui.
Qian Hui was an expert at Andrew Academy. She had brought much glory to them.
Huh, now that Shangguang Qian Hui has already left…
"Tang Tian, you do not need to come starting tomorrow." The principal announced coldly.
Surprised and amused, Tang Tian asked, "Why?"
"Why?" The principal felt it was ridiculous that he asked and exaggerated his reaction. "Amazing that you ask why! Goodness! I have been the principal of this academy for many years, and I have never seen someone like you. Just look at yourself, ah, fighting, arguing, you are the biggest tyrant! Trash like you will only lower the reputation of Andrew Academy! Leave now, you are banned from entering Andrew Academy starting today…"
The principal finally released all the unhappiness he had been holding back earlier and felt relieved.
The only thing that bothered him was Tang Tian's arrogant appearance, as if he did not care.
"Let me tell you, there will be no academy that will accept trash like you. Leave now, your mind is full of nonsense! After cultivating for five years, you have only mastered fundamental martial arts. You will remain in the slums, filthy and messy. Everything around you is also like trash!"
The principal raised his head high and looked down at Tang Tian with disgust and hatred.
"Let me tell you, Master Cen will be leaving as well! That damn old man, the biggest mistake of his life was meeting you. Now this is the price he has to pay…"
The principal ranted furiously.
A wounded hand suddenly grabbed his neck.
Just moments ago, Tang Tian seemed indifferent.
But now he was like a raging tiger. His hair stood on end and his eyes looked capable of killing. A vein bulged on his forehead, distorting his face.
The principal looked like he was about to faint. His mind went blank.
Tang Tian clenched his neck as if his hand were a clamp, pulling the principal's face closer to his own.
Tang Tian's sharp gaze made the principal tremble in fear.
This bastard is crazy! Crazy! He actually attacked the principal!
The vice principal and the other masters were shocked.
"How dare you insult Master Cen!"
It was as if Tang Tian had become a completely different person. His eyes were flat and cold as he strangled the principal, dragging him like a dead dog.
One by one, he maneuvered the fat principal right in front of him.
Tang Tian roared.
Everyone was frightened.
The anger within Tang Tian screamed through his entire body. Master Cen was the person he respected most in Andrew Academy.
And this damn fatso dared to insult Master Cen!
Courting death!
Grabbing the principal's collar, Tang Tian pulled with all his strength.
Bang!
Tang Tian's forehead smashed violently into the principal's face.
Accompanied by a cry of pain, a large amount of fresh blood splattered.
Bang!
The attack left the principal completely dazed.
Everyone was stunned by Tang Tian's insane behavior.
Tang Tian loosened his fist.
The principal collapsed onto the ground like a pile of mud.
With streaks of blood across his face, Tang Tian looked indifferent, though his gaze remained fierce.
He glanced at the masters before turning and walking away.
All the masters were stunned by Tang Tian's aggressiveness.
Groaning softly, he walked toward the academy gate.
"How dare he attack…" one master tried to suppress his fear and spoke with a trembling voice.
Instantly, Tang Tian turned around and glared viciously.
The streaks of blood on his face terrified the master so much that he did not dare say another word.
All the masters present possessed far greater strength than Tang Tian.
However, Tang Tian had displayed a side of himself no one had ever seen before—so savage and ferocious that the teachers fell silent in fear.
Without looking back, Tang Tian left.
The students on their way to Andrew Academy were all intimidated by Tang Tian's gloomy face and took detours instead.
His heart slowly calmed down.
Looking at the familiar grass and trees around him, he realized he would not be able to return tomorrow.
A hint of sadness appeared.
Biting his lip, he raised his head high and restored his usual expression, as if he felt indifferent.
Even if I must leave, I, Tang Tian, will leave this place with my head held high!
Just as he stepped out of the academy gate, Master Cen's voice followed him.
"Tang Tian!"
His body stiffened.
He slowly turned around.
Indeed, it was Master Cen.
"Tuan…" Tang Tian murmured.
This was the first time he had created such an embarrassing situation.
If it were not for him, Master Cen would not have been expelled from Andrew Academy.
Master Cen had always treated him well, yet he had caused so much trouble for him.
Frowning slightly, Master Cen spoke without even a hint of sadness or anger.
"Do not feel guilty. I have already been thinking about retiring for some time."
Tang Tian lowered his head like a child who had made a mistake.
"Tang Tian!"
Master Cen's voice suddenly became sharp.
"Raise your head!"
Tang Tian subconsciously obeyed.
Master Cen looked at the unruly teenager before him.
In Tang Tian, he saw his younger self.
Like Tang Tian, he had once been unacceptable, crazy, arrogant, stubborn, and unwilling to accept defeat.
This was youth.
His face softened as he gently pushed Tang Tian.
"Do not give up!"
Those words struck a chord deep within Tang Tian's heart.
Tears streamed down his face.
The fog in the sky seemed to clear, and sunlight shone into his heart. Warmth surged within him.
He raised his head high despite his blurred vision and replied to his master like a soldier.
"Master, I will never give up!"
After that, he left.
So embarrassing…
I actually shed tears in front of him…
He would always remember Master Cen's blurry silhouette, yet gentle and warm.
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When he arrived home, Tang Tian lay down on his bed.
His anger gradually subsided, and Tang Tian seemed a little foolish.
After five years, he was suddenly dismissed. It was not surprising that he felt lost.
There was nothing he could do about being expelled from the academy.
He had beaten the principal earlier, and no one else could be blamed for that.
However, Tang Tian did not regret what he had done.
If he returned to that moment again, he would do the same thing.
As Tang Tian calmed down and thought about it carefully, something felt suspicious.
He had lived safely in Andrew Academy for five years.
Suddenly being expelled meant that someone must be behind it.
Hmph, he was determined to find out who the culprit was!
Deep in thought, he remembered the new students he had encountered that morning.
Could it be them?
Tang Tian noted it in his mind.
It would not be difficult to investigate.
He knew exactly what kind of personalities those people had.
If they were responsible, they would proudly announce it around the academy.
What should he do now that he had been expelled?
While he had been in the academy, everything was manageable.
Star Wind City provided assistance to students.
Although it was not much, it was enough to support basic living.
Other academies definitely would not accept him.
Without that support, what job should he find?
Thus, Tang Tian decided he would begin looking for work tomorrow.
Whether washing dishes or anything else, as long as he could sustain his life.
While working, he would continue cultivating.
He did not believe the numbers jumping on the bronze plate meant nothing.
That was his goal.
Even now, he had never once thought of giving up.
This was the goal he had held onto for five years.
What reason did he have to abandon it?
After making his decision, Tang Tian felt no regret.
He was exhausted from sparring with Ah Mo Li and causing trouble with the principal.
However, before sleeping, he insisted on applying the medicinal oil given by Ah Mo Li.
After applying the oil, he could no longer endure his fatigue.
Yawning, he quickly fell asleep.
Everything else could wait.
Right now, he needed sleep!
---
When Tang Tian woke up, the sky was already dark and he felt hungry.
He searched around to fill his stomach.
After a good sleep, everything that had happened yesterday had been pushed aside.
He felt refreshed.
"Hei, hei, hei!"
Tang Tian stretched his muscles and threw a few clean punches proudly.
Although that stupid bull looked cunning, he was still a good person.
The medicinal oil he gave was effective. Tang Tian's strained back had recovered.
The wounds on his hands and forehead had also formed scabs.
Thinking about his fight with Ah Mo Li, Tang Tian felt something strange.
His body's reaction seemed faster than his thinking process.
That was strange.
It was the first time he had experienced something like that.
He had been too tired yesterday to think about it.
Now that he remembered, the strange experience was mysterious.
A thick eyebrow furrowed above his eyes.
He pondered for half a day, yet he could not understand it.
Anyway, I will not think about it.
Tang Tian was reasonable.
Although he was not stupid, he was not a genius either.
If he did not understand something, he would not waste too much time thinking about it.
With that, he quickly forgot about it.
With an open mind, he began his usual routine and started practicing fundamental fist art.
With every movement, he felt something different.
All the movements felt light and connected.
It felt as though as long as he had the intention, the fundamental fist art would move through his hands like flowing water.
Without even turning the bronze plate, Tang Tian knew he had mastered the fundamental fist art!
Again!
Pass!
Again!
After a total of ten repetitions, he mastered everything.
Based on previous experience, the bronze plate would recognize that Tang Tian had perfected the fundamental fist art.
This surprised Tang Tian.
According to his past experience, he needed at least one week to perfect the fundamental fist art.
After spending five full years on fundamental martial arts, he was very experienced in this area.
He could close his eyes and predict his cultivation progress.
However, he did not think much about it.
Now he faced one difficulty.
Which fundamental martial art should he cultivate next?
He scratched his head.
Lost in thought, Tang Tian did not realize that while he was practicing fundamental fist art, the numbers behind the bronze plate kept jumping.
…
999,998!
999,999~
1,000,000!
When he completed the final repetition of the fundamental fist art, the number jumped to 1,000,000.
The river above the numbers began to glow.
At incredible speed, it expanded and transformed the Bronze Plate into dazzling light.
A blinding beam of light shot toward Tang Tian.