Chapter 125: Public Humiliation

No one had anticipated the situation would develop to this point.

By the time everyone reacted, they saw a student already stepping on Professor Lan.

“So you’re the one called Professor Lan, huh!”

Jiang Yan exerted force through the sole of his shoe, pressing it firmly against Lan Shuli’s face.

The crisp slap sound jolted everyone present awake.

“Jiang Yan, how dare you strike a teacher!”

The observing students were stunned, as if witnessing the most absurd scene in the world.

Thud!

Jiang Yan stomped on Professor Lan’s chest, the terrifying force causing his entire ribcage to visibly cave in.

Squelch—

Blood splattered out. Lan Shuli suffered severe injuries, his face immediately turning pale. He gurgled blood bubbles, unable to utter a single word.

“Not talking, huh?”

Jiang Yan stomped on Lan Shuli’s palm again. The sound of snapping bones and grating cartilage tore through the air, making everyone’s teeth ache.

“Ugh…”

Lan Shuli groaned, his mouth filled with crimson. The pain left him only able to gurgle and spit blood bubbles.

“Wow, still so stubborn? Still won’t talk?”

Seeing this, Jiang Yan stomped down once more.

Witnessing this scene, the principal and vice principal on the podium could no longer remain seated.

“Stop! If you continue, Silver Radiance Academy will execute you on the spot!”

The voice boomed with immense Aura, carrying the authority of a superior that chilled all who heard it.

Thud!

Jiang Yan stomped on Lan Shuli’s crown. The latter lay supine on the concrete ground, the back of his skull caving in as cracks spiderwebbed across the cement surface.

“You insolent brat! Publicly harming our academy’s professor—prepare to die!”

The vice principal lunged forward, poised to slay Jiang Yan on the spot.

“Does Silver Radiance Academy intend to shelter a Demon Lord?!”

Jiang Yan’s roar startled the vice principal, freezing him mid-air, unable to utter a single word in response.

Involving a Demon Lord, even with his status, a single misstep could lead to a death sentence. Naturally, he dared not act rashly.

From the Secret Realm, more students emerged.

The principal on the podium teleported before a group of students, personally inquiring about the cause.

“What happened inside the Secret Realm?”

“Principal… there was a Demon inside the Secret Realm!”

Boom!

Upon hearing this, the principal felt as if the sky were collapsing.

A Demon Lord was actually connected to Silver Radiance Academy. If this matter wasn’t handled carefully, his tenure as principal would be over.

Even the vice principal suspended in mid-air flew back.

“What exactly happened? Speak quickly and in detail!”

No one cared about the so-called Professor Lan anymore. With Silver Radiance Academy’s future at stake, one Professor Lan was insignificant.

A female student tearfully recounted the events inside the Secret Realm.

Upon hearing it, the principal collapsed onto the ground.

“Dead… all dead…”

His eyes bloodshot, veins bulging across his entire body, he surged forward with the intent to execute Lan Shuli.

“You beast! May you die a wretched death!”

Someone from Silver Radiance Academy was actually raising a Demon Lord. Did he want to destroy everyone?

Alignment! Stance! Attitude!

They must be correct.

Any negligence would lead to eternal damnation.

Now, daring to shelter Lan Shuli would surely cost them their heads.

The principal intended to execute the Demon Lord raiser on the spot.

The vice principal hurriedly stopped him: “This matter must be handed over to the authorities. Principal, do not act rashly!”

He too was drenched in cold sweat. As Lan Shuli’s longtime friend, he had failed to notice that the other had become so deranged as to dare raise a Demon Lord.

This world truly had gone mad!

Thus, no one dared to stop Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan was the one who had slain the Demon Lord. To defy him was to oppose the entire Tianyuan Star.

Before the police arrived, no one dared to stand in his way.

Jiang Yan had initially held this very thought.

Before Lan Shuli could be taken away by the police, he could certainly collect some interest.

Given the nature of those in power at Silver Radiance Academy, they would never dare lay a finger on him.

If they dared scheme against Jiang Yan, they would have to bear his wrath afterward.

Although Lan Shuli was a professor, he was, after all, a Martial Artist. His Physical Body was not something an ordinary person could compare to—in short—

He could take a beating.

Jiang Yan found the experience quite satisfying.

Fist met flesh with dull, heavy thuds, each blow striking deep into the hearts of Silver Radiance Academy’s leadership, resonating with a powerful and pleasing clarity.

Jiang Yan now held an immunity token; the entire Silver Radiance Academy dared not utter a single “no” to him.

Lan Shuli was already a bloody mess.

“You…”

“Still talking?”

Jiang Yan landed another punch, still avoiding vital areas, leaving Lan Shuli in utter misery.

Jiang Yan wasted no words on him, nor did he inquire about his schemes. He simply kept aiming for his face.

It was pure—driven solely by the desire to vent his displeasure, with no thirst for the truth.

From beginning to end, Lan Shuli was just taking a beating.

Meanwhile.

Tianyuan Star, City 【1026】 Police Department.

“Chief! Chief! Something terrible has happened!”

A young officer stumbled into the chief’s office, causing Zhang Qianyue, who was reviewing documents, to frown.

“Xiao Li, I’ve told you to stay calm when handling matters. Just because you’re my nephew doesn’t mean you can act recklessly in the police department.”

“Take some time to learn from your Uncle Zhang. Observe how a leader conducts himself.”

“Uncle, I understand.” The young man regained his composure and spoke slowly.

“Uncle, there’s something I need to report to you.”

“Hmm, not bad. You’ve got the right demeanor, but watch your address. Go ahead.”

“Chief, a Demon Lord has appeared at Silver Radiance Academy.”

“Damn it! Why didn’t you say so earlier!”

Zhang Qianyue slammed the table and shot up, transforming into a streak of light as he vanished from the police department.

Xiao Li: ?

“Didn’t you say to stay calm?”

…

Boom!

A streak of light descended from the sky.

“Yuan Bo, get the hell out here!”

The voice arrived before the man, as a figure crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. His gaze, sharp as an eagle’s, locked onto Principal Yuan Bo amidst the crowd.

He strode over urgently, not daring to waste a single moment.

“Speak! Where is the Demon Lord?”

“Dead… it’s dead.”

“Whew, that’s a relief. If a demon had appeared at your Silver Radiance Academy and was still alive, even I wouldn’t be able to protect you.”

“Yes, yes…”

Principal Yuan Bo was already drenched in cold sweat, too terrified to speak coherently.

“Now, tell me exactly what happened.” Hearing that the demon was dead, Chief Zhang Qianyue was no longer in such a rush and pressed Yuan Bo for details.

Yuan Bo recounted the students’ accounts word for word to Zhang Qianyue, who first frowned upon hearing it, then relaxed.

“You’re saying… someone killed the demon?”

“That’s correct.”

“Open the Secret Realm. I need to personally inspect the Demon Lord’s body.”

Soon, Yuan Bo tore open a rift in the Secret Realm.

Without another word, Zhang Qianyue leaped inside. Moments later, he jumped back out with a look of delight.

In his hands was a perfectly preserved corpse.

“How strange. The body is perfectly preserved, yet all vitality has drained away. What kind of powerhouse could possess such Heaven-Defying means?”

Zhang Qianyue glanced at Yuan Bo, narrowing his eyes slightly with a teasing tone. “Are you saying that the one who killed the demon is a student from your Silver Radiance Academy?”