Chapter 114: The Questioner

“Is everyone here?”

After waiting for everyone to arrive, Fang Qingyun waited another five minutes. Only when the people present began to grow restless and murmurs spread did he lift his head and glance around the room.

That single look immediately calmed the crowd.

The rising tempers instantly cooled.

His gaze carried an inexplicable intimidation, sending a chill through many hearts.

Several high-ranking generals and exceptional officers exchanged glances, each seeing shock mirrored in the other’s eyes.

This was... divine perception?

Fang Qingyun actually possessed such powerful divine perception?

Such a level of divine perception was only ever seen in one kind of person!

A God General!

Not only did Fang Qingyun possess divine perception, but it had evidently reached the God General level!

Everyone has divine perception, but to manifest it fully, one must attain the rank of God General.

Only those with extraordinary talent can unleash sufficient divine perception before reaching that rank.

Qin Xiangjun stepped forward and said, “Chairman, seven teachers from Blacktooth Military Academy have arrived, along with ten outstanding students!”

Her expression carried deep meaning when mentioning the outstanding students.

Fang Qingyun nodded slightly and turned his gaze toward Zhao Junhong.

Zhao Junhong reported, “Two high-ranking general-level teachers, seventeen mid-ranking, five junior-ranking teachers, and ten student representatives have come.”

“Hm.”

Fang Qingyun nodded again, surveying everyone present one by one.

“Student Council President!”

One high-ranking general, unable to sit still any longer, stood and demanded, “Why have we been summoned in this manner? What is the purpose?”

Two high-ranking generals had a good relationship with Xi Liuyan, who had specifically asked them to assist Fang Qingyun before leaving.

Out of respect for Xi Liuyan, they were willing to help.

Besides, Fang Qingyun’s talent was worth their investment.

Otherwise, forty inspectors wielding only second-tier bullets—and even third-tier ones—could never subdue them.

They were no shooting targets, forced to stand still taking fire.

“To call you here, naturally there is a reason. Do you think I have nothing better to do?” Fang Qingyun cast a cold glance at the general.

A massive divine perception pressure instantly pressed down.

The high-ranking general grunted and stepped back, even overturning his chair.

“Fang Qingyun!”

Another high-ranking general angrily rose, joining forces with the first, coldly confronting Fang Qingyun.

“What? Is it the numbers?”

A cold smile curled on Fang Qingyun’s lips.

Suddenly, Xiao Hei appeared!

“Aroar!”

A tremendous roar echoed throughout the entire meeting room.

If not for the psychic force array within, the sound would have reverberated for thousands of meters around.

“This, this...”

Everyone was stunned.

Before them stood a colossal beast over fifteen meters long and more than ten meters tall.

A chilling awe blanketed their hearts.

A peak general-level beast?

That aura was unmistakable.

Damn it, what on earth had Fang Qingyun done?

Was he on drugs?

To summon a beast of peak general level in such a short time!

The difference between high-ranking and peak generals seemed slight, but many spent ten years or more without breaking through.

In terms of combat power, one peak general-level beast could take on two to three high-ranking generals.

Simply having one peak general-level summon meant Fang Qingyun could truly rise to fame among humanity.

Once word spread, countless would seek to recruit him.

The human high command would certainly grant him a high position!

Ordering him to build a division was the least they could do.

Perhaps he could even become deputy commander of a legion, waiting to take command when the time was right.

“Ahem!”

“Everyone, can we calm down? At least give me some face, alright?”

Jiang Huai stepped forward with a wry smile, intervening as reinforcements to mediate.

The Northwest Military Academy was truly mysterious, producing such a formidable student.

The teachers were shocked, but the students’ eyes nearly popped out.

Peak general level?

Could a student really reach that?

Many elders nearing their graves hadn’t achieved it.

The Northwest Military Academy was strictly regulated by the Serpent King, employing many generals discharged from the army.

Even so, it only had three high-ranking generals!

Though there were over a hundred generals in total, could you name another school with so many?

Maybe a few universities in the imperial capital, but could they compare?

They were the very core of humanity!

The core of the three continents!

“Hmph!”

Fang Qingyun snorted coldly, not withdrawing Xiao Hei but restraining his own aura.

The massive beast ambled behind him, acting as a living shield.

His youthful face now bore a trace of solemn authority.

This was exactly the intimidation he sought.

To make everyone too fearful to resist, even dread him.

“Chairman, why have you called us here?” Jiang Huai sighed, “And in such a manner, no less.”

“Dean Jiang, my method was improper, and I apologize. After all, you came to support us,” Fang Qingyun said solemnly.

Regardless of Blacktooth Military Academy’s true intent in coming, they had stayed after war broke out, ready to fight alongside them. That was a kindness.

Fang Qingyun, as one of the school’s administrators, had to accept the favor.

Jiang Huai’s expression softened considerably.

If Fang Qingyun were new here and dared such a thing, no matter what he said, Jiang Huai would not accept it.

But an eighteen-year-old with peak general-level power, offering thanks and apologies, even made Jiang Huai feel honored.

Especially the word “Dean” coming from Fang Qingyun’s mouth—it carried great weight.

The Northwest Military Academy was relatively simple, with vague internal organization.

Other schools were different, divided into multiple colleges.

Jiang Huai was a teacher and also deputy dean of Blacktooth Military Academy’s Weaponry College, preparing to run for dean.

If Fang Qingyun’s peak general-level status spread, at eighteen, every word he spoke would wield enormous influence.

Hearing “Dean” from him would greatly aid Jiang Huai’s promotion.

Hence, Jiang Huai smiled faintly, saying, “No matter. It’s wartime after all. I trust the chairman has his reasons.”

“Of course!” Fang Qingyun stood and said, “I’ll get straight to the point. Recently, many things have happened at the school. You know some of them, but not all. For example, I was ambushed.”

“What?”

Everyone was stunned.

“Impossible!”

One general disbelieved, “Fang Qingyun, you’re always under the protection of the psychic arrays here. Who could ambush you?”

Fang Qingyun’s open mention suggested the ambush was no trivial matter.

Yet, his own strength was formidable—even the teachers admitted this.

To ambush him, one would need to be at least a high-ranking general.

Together, Northwest and Blacktooth Military Academy had only a handful at that level.

Who would do such a thing?

Several teachers glanced suspiciously at the three high-ranking generals present.

Wang Meng and another shook their heads first, shouting, “Why look at us? Do you think we would ambush our own school’s student?”

“You mean... me?” Jiang Huai noticed the suspicion and grew angry.

He refused to take the blame.

Fang Qingyun was now showing his talent and was valued by the Serpent King.

In wartime, if someone like him was ambushed, there would be no escape from charges of treason.

He wouldn’t just lose his future—he’d lose his life.

“Enough! Stop arguing!” Fang Qingyun halted the teachers’ quarrel.

The students’ chatter also ceased.

“Honestly, no one expected the ambusher. No one would suspect him!” Fang Qingyun sighed softly, “Why don’t you all guess?”

“Fang Qingyun!”

Wang Meng glared coldly, “Don’t joke about this. If you have proof, speak it!”

Fang Qingyun smiled faintly and looked in a certain direction, saying, “You came out yourself. Should I drag you out?”

Everyone followed his gaze and was stunned.

“Impossible!”

Jiang Huai jumped up first.

Fang Qingyun’s eyes fixed on the direction of Blacktooth Military Academy.

Whoever it was, it would be a disaster for Blacktooth.

Northwest Military Academy had its own way of functioning.

The Student Council held a crucial role.

They managed students.

In any university, managing students was power.

For Fang Qingyun, a student leader, to be ambushed by someone from Blacktooth—especially during wartime—would have unimaginable consequences.

At least, it would destroy Blacktooth’s reputation.

The Blacktooth students looked angry and shocked.

“I’ve had enough!”

One student shouted in fury, “What exactly does Northwest Military Academy want?”

Though Blacktooth came to challenge, they stayed after war broke out, ready to fight alongside Northwest.

Yet they spent their days idle, bearing strange looks from Northwest.

They knew Northwest was wary, surely surveilling them.

It was unbearable.

Then, they faced Qin Xiangjun’s harshness... a meeting!

Holding guns and pointing them at them!

Wasn’t that too much?

Finally, they were outright accused—Blacktooth’s people were the problem.

“What do you want?”

The student suddenly stood, glaring at Fang Qingyun.

“Aroar!”

Xiao Hei roared fiercely.

The student instantly fell silent.

Not a word dared to be spoken.

Xiao Hei’s presence was overwhelmingly strong.

Under his power, the student’s face drained pale. He couldn’t even breathe properly, let alone question.

“I know it’s hard to accept. If it were anyone else, I wouldn’t accept it either,” Fang Qingyun said calmly. “But I have proof.”

Proof?

Jiang Huai’s expression turned cold, even ruthless, “Can you show it?”

Fang Qingyun looked at someone from Blacktooth and said, “Yin Ming, come out. Hiding inside won’t solve anything. I want to know why, as a God General and the direct grandson of Duke Song, with such outstanding talent, you would do this.”

Yin Ming?

Grandson of Duke Song!

Direct heir of the Yin family!

He ambushed Fang Qingyun?

The Blacktooth people were silent.

They seemed to have been shocked too many times and could now maintain composure.

But Northwest erupted.

If anyone else had done it, even Jiang Huai would have believed it.

But it was the duke’s grandson.

He had everything—why ambush Fang Qingyun?

Most princesses couldn’t match Yin Ming’s status.

Sure enough!

Yin Ming looked shocked and stepped forward.

“Chairman Fang, you say I ambushed you? I have no grudge with you. And it’s wartime—do you think I would be so reckless?”

Fang Qingyun sneered, “Isn’t your identity as the duke’s grandson enough proof of your audacity?”

A cold gleam flashed across Yin Ming’s face.

He sneered, “He is who he is; I am who I am. And if I ambushed you, what would I gain... huh!”

He trailed off, eyes fixed on the letter in Fang Qingyun’s hands, disbelief etched on his face.

“Familiar, isn’t it?”

Fang Qingyun smiled faintly.

“This is your correspondence with the demon tribe.”

Jiang Huai stared at Yin Ming in disbelief.

“Yin Ming, tell me—is this true?”

If the letter truly passed through Yin Ming’s hands, no admission was necessary. Humanity had ways to prove it.

The seers weren’t mere idle theorists.

Yin Ming’s expression turned icy.

He stared at Fang Qingyun, puzzled, “Where did you get this letter?”

That question confirmed the letter was indeed from Yin Ming’s hand—or at least connected to him.

Blacktooth’s people looked ashen, eyes vacant with shock.

Their school’s pride had done such a thing.

Jiang Huai trembled and paled.

His lips quivered as he murmured, “Why, Yin Ming?”

Yin Ming ignored his plea, still staring at Fang Qingyun.

“Chairman Fang, please explain—where did you get this letter?”

Fang Qingyun said coolly, “This is Northwest Military Academy. You outsiders are naturally under scrutiny, especially you, Yin Ming. Your status makes you a focal point.”

“That’s not right!”

Yin Ming shook his head.

He knew all this!

That was why he was so careful placing the letter, ensuring no one followed.

Thus, he was very curious about how the letter surfaced.

Could it have come from the demon tribe?

Had someone betrayed him?

Or...

This concerned his upcoming plans; he couldn’t help but be curious.

As for his own safety, he didn’t care.

Like others said, as the duke’s legitimate grandson with such talent, who would dare harm him?

So what if he had contact with the demons?

His grandfather, the duke, would handle everything.

“You couldn’t have discovered me!”

Yin Ming’s voice was certain.

Though only a fourth-tier warrior, he was confident in his secret technique.

Fang Qingyun sneered, “Sometimes confidence is good; sometimes it just shows ignorance. Understand?”

Yin Ming used a secret art passed down from Duke Song.

But don’t forget, Duke Song was only a duke.

Fang Qingyun now had a princess by his side.

She was imperial lineage!

A duke’s descendant paled in comparison to an imperial heir.