Chapter 115: The Bait

“President Fang!”

Seeing that Fang Qingyun clearly had no intention to speak, Yin Ming smiled broadly and said, “As a loser, at least satisfy my curiosity.”

“That’s enough!!!” Jiang Huai shouted angrily.

He stared coldly at Yin Ming and said with icy disdain, “After doing such a shameless thing, you still have the nerve to say these words?”

Yin Ming returned his cold gaze with a sneer, “So what if I did it and said it? What can you do about it?”

“I won’t dare!” Jiang Huai replied calmly. “But someone else might. Your deeds won’t go unpunished by the school. Don’t rush it!”

Yin Ming’s expression shifted slightly.

This was exactly what he feared.

Duke Song was a noble of hereditary rank—not someone to provoke lightly.

But!

The Black Tooth Military Academy, as a prestigious martial school, was not to be trifled with either.

The principal of Black Tooth Military Academy was also a divine general, holding a ducal title as well.

Of course, the principal, Duke Hai Ding, was not a hereditary duke.

But as the head of the school, his network was vast and influential.

Duke Song’s family had held their hereditary title for centuries, amassing tremendous power and connections.

If these two houses clashed, it would truly shake heaven and earth.

“Dean Jiang, please calm down!” Fang Qingyun’s voice echoed.

“Yin Ming’s affair is merely an appetizer.”

An appetizer?

If that’s your appetizer, which involves a duke, then the main course must be about to overthrow the imperial family!

Hereditary dukes were few, and each was a pillar of the human race.

Fang Qingyun fixed his gaze on Yin Ming. “Yin Ming didn’t just plot against me; his real target is the entire Northwest Military Academy. He’s collaborating with the demon race.”

Bang!

Wang Meng slammed his fist on the table, furious as he glared at Yin Ming.

He didn’t care about the conflict between Yin Ming and Fang Qingyun.

Nor did he want to offend a duke for Fang Qingyun’s sake.

Their relationship wasn’t strong enough for that.

However, if Yin Ming was working with the demon race against Northwest Military Academy, Wang Meng could not stand by silently.

“Is that true?”

“Of course!” Fang Qingyun said calmly. “He attacked me because he sensed my strength but thought I was young and easier to deal with. Being the Student Council president, once I’m out of the way, it would be easier to target the Northwest Military Academy.”

“How do you know this?”

Yin Ming’s curiosity deepened.

In his letter, he only outlined the military deployments of Northwest Military Academy and promised some aid when the attack came.

There was nothing else.

Fang Qingyun smiled slightly, looking at Yin Ming. “Not everyone is as foolishly clever as you.”

Yin Ming’s face remained cold.

“Lock him up first and seal his spiritual energy!” Fang Qingyun stared at Yin Ming. “As for the demon race’s attack, it should be arriving soon. Everyone, prepare yourselves. This battle will surely satisfy you.”

Everyone was stunned.

“You’re saying the demon race is preparing to attack Northwest Military Academy and it’s about to happen?”

Someone asked, their tone trembling.

“Yes!” Fang Qingyun pulled out his heavy sniper rifle with a smile. “I’ll go first. You all just follow the usual routine, understand?”

I understand your uncle!

Damn it, if the demon race is attacking, why didn’t you say so earlier?

Many teachers were so angry their noses almost twisted.

Who behaves like this?

Are you even human?

The spiritual energy array in the conference room was lifted and the door opened. Everyone looked outside and breathed a sigh of relief.

Outside stood over a hundred people in perfect formation, each holding weapons radiating with spiritual energy fluctuations.

The Discipline Squad!

The hundred-strong unit was fully assembled.

Further off, the students of Northwest Military Academy were also ready, waiting to be deployed to the battlefield at any moment.

Good. Aside from the teachers, the students were prepared.

The teachers watching this scene nearly spit blood.

What was this?

Was this to make them look incompetent?

Many teachers glared at Fang Qingyun with resentment. Even the summoned beasts of peak general rank couldn’t shield him from their furious gaze.

“Ahem!” Fang Qingyun cleared his throat. “Teachers, please don’t worry. You are few but all strong, so no need for advance notice. The students are different; without prior arrangement, chaos would ensue.”

Fair enough, that was a reasonable explanation!

The teachers’ expressions finally softened.

Wang Meng approached. “Are you sure it’s the demon race? How many are coming? What species? Where are they coming from?”

“Confirmed it’s the demon race. The number is unknown but probably not large,” Fang Qingyun said calmly. “Where they’re coming from, I don’t know. With a traitor like Yin Ming, who knows how they will attack?”

Wang Meng frowned deeply. “You don’t know anything and you still dare to fight?”

If Yin Ming had been exposed earlier, this battle could have been completely avoided.

Fang Qingyun whipped his head around and stared at Wang Meng. “Are you questioning me?”

Wang Meng was momentarily stunned under Fang Qingyun’s gaze.

A vague fear crept into his heart.

This terrified him greatly.

It wasn’t just a matter of spiritual perception.

Had Fang Qingyun advanced again?

Previously, Fang Qingyun had barely reached high-level general rank, relying on his unique physique to hold his own against Xi Liuyan.

In a life-or-death fight, he was still far off.

But now, his aura was nearly on par with Wang Meng’s.

How much time had passed?

Had he really advanced again?

“No, I, you…” Wang Meng stammered.

If Fang Qingyun had truly advanced, plus his summoned beast, there was no need to fight at all.

In fact, even without advancement, Fang Qingyun was already the strongest in Northwest Military Academy.

After all, summoned beasts were his power too; no one could say otherwise.

Their reluctance to accept Fang Qingyun stemmed from his youth.

Eighteen years old!

A mere freshman.

They found it hard to accept.

“Hmph!”

Fang Qingyun snorted coldly. “I’ve ordered the logistics department to distribute all supplies. Plus, I’ve prepared a big gift for the demon race. If we still can’t win, then we’ll die together!”

He strode forward and stood atop the high walls of Northwest Military Academy.

At this moment, the gates were closed, and the school’s protective spiritual energy array was activated.

Many strong warriors followed Fang Qingyun onto the wall.

This was not the first attack on Northwest Military Academy; they were not afraid.

Moreover, the demon race bypassed the front lines to come here, so their numbers could not be too great.

Just as this thought passed, everyone was dumbfounded.

Even Fang Qingyun’s breath hitched.

A massive, dark swarm emerged from the horizon, rushing toward Northwest Military Academy.

There were towering demons over ten meters tall,

Winged demons no longer than half a meter lazily flying in the air,

And humanoid demons of various kinds.

A dazzling variety!

“This, this…”

If it weren’t for the pressure Fang Qingyun had put on Wang Meng earlier, he would have grabbed Fang Qingyun by the collar to demand answers.

“Where did all these demons come from? Has the frontline fortress been breached?”

Fang Qingyun’s exceptional physique allowed him to push his vision to the limit.

He observed that many demons bore the scent of gunfire.

Some were burned!

On their blades!

One had a bleeding bullet hole.

This caused a moment of silence.

“These demons all broke through the front line and came here.”

A secondary fortress had been breached!

The front between humans and demons was vast.

One fortress alone could not hold them back.

Hence the distinction between primary and secondary fortresses.

Primary fortresses were the beacon fortresses guarded by the Snake King.

Secondary fortresses depended on the primary ones, scattered along the human border, obeying and assisting the primary fortress in intercepting demons.

These fortresses formed a barrier separating humans and demons.

Judging by the demons’ appearance, one secondary fortress had been broken, allowing them to invade human territory.

“Has the secondary fortress been compromised?” Wang Meng snapped back to reality, nodding sharply with a fierce gaze. “Then these demons won’t dare stay long in human lands. If the fortress is repaired, they’ll all die here.”

This clarified the enemy’s objective:

Break through quickly, level Northwest Military Academy, then retreat swiftly.

They only needed to hold out for one day!

No, maybe not even a whole day—then they’d have to retreat immediately!

With this in mind, the people of Northwest Military Academy grew more spirited.

Battle honors!

The enemy’s urgent attack and limited time was their fastest chance to earn glory.

At once, Fang Qingyun, Wang Meng, and other high-level generals began strategizing.

In the end, four high generals were assigned, each responsible for one front.

Jiang Huai was also given a front—the northern side!

This was the least pressured side, with Qin Xiangjun as his deputy.

If anything went wrong, Qin Xiangjun would unleash secret arts to eliminate the threat and take over the north front.

All students of Black Tooth Military Academy were scattered across the defenses, each flanked by several elite Northwest Military Academy students.

Even so, Fang Qingyun remained uneasy and issued another order.

Black Tooth Military Academy students were to expend all their strength using second-tier firearms to attack demons and return immediately once their spiritual energy was depleted.

This essentially treated Black Tooth students as disposable tools.

If it weren’t for Fang Qingyun and Xiao Hei enforcing this order, it would never have been fully executed.

Jiang Huai wore a calm expression.

After Yin Ming’s betrayal, the fact Northwest Military Academy was still willing to use them was a favor for them.

They were seeking to atone through merit on the battlefield.

Perform well to make up for Yin Ming’s mistakes!

The southern front faced the greatest pressure and was personally commanded by Fang Qingyun.

This worried Wang Meng and others.

Fang Qingyun was too young and this was his first time in such a battle.

His previous raid on a demon supply point was a surprise attack.

This was a frontal battle.

Nonetheless, Fang Qingyun was adamant, and Wang Meng and the others had no choice but to agree.

As the battle approached, this was no time for quarrels.

Their only option was to assign more generals to assist Fang Qingyun.

Northwest Military Academy’s forces were divided into four parts, with Fang Qingyun’s side having the most—700 men.

Watching the demons charge, Fang Qingyun’s breathing grew slightly rapid, a cold smile playing on his lips.

He turned to the students behind him and laughed loudly, “Don’t be so nervous! The ones who should be nervous are the demons!”

Senior students were okay, but freshmen could only manage stiff smiles.

Their faces were pale, breathing rapid, sweat visible on their brows.

“Heh! I said don’t be nervous!” Fang Qingyun shook his head gently. “I’m no famous general, I don’t even understand tactics. But since we knew the demons were coming, how could we not prepare?”

Boom!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

With Fang Qingyun’s words, a series of explosions thundered.

The charging demons felt immense shocks and tearing forces underfoot.

Many were blasted away.

Some were shattered on the spot.

The huge demons wailed and collapsed.

To the eyes of Northwest Military Academy’s people, it was a different scene.

“Mines?”

A teacher exclaimed in surprise.

“Yes!” Fang Qingyun chuckled. “These don’t usually do much, but now their effect is amazing. I planted over a thousand of them!”

All-around defense!

Wang Meng and others rejoiced.

Indeed!

No matter how arrogant Fang Qingyun was, knowing the demons were coming, even without knowing their numbers or attack style, he would prepare.

Planting widespread mines around the school was the best method.

The mines stunned the demons.

Leading the demons was a peak general-level great demon, also a noble with a ducal title.

Count Bloodbreak!

He had sharp fangs and claws.

Upon discovering the extensive minefield, he was furious, his pupils narrowing with coldness.

“Those damned humans! They dared to trap us!”

Count Bloodbreak’s expression was icy and ferocious, as if ready to tear someone apart.

This was a trap prepared by the enemy, and they had blindly walked into it.

“Commander!”

Several generals surrounded him.

“That damned human deceived us. We were tricked!”

Count Bloodbreak pondered, his expression turning grim. “No, that human is unlikely to have betrayed us. He even did that kind of thing; he wouldn’t sabotage this. It must be that humans discovered that traitor early and hastily made these defenses.”

“So we…”

“Attack! Take down Northwest Military Academy, or we’ll face Lord Bloodmane’s wrath!”

Count Bloodbreak’s face was cold. “A few mines are nothing. Send cannon fodder to clear the mines!”

“Yes!”

The generals did not object.

Though other options existed, time was short. Whatever was fastest would be used.

For the first time, Fang Qingyun truly grasped the cruelty of war.

Countless weak demons, driven by powerful ones, charged the school.

Mines exploded beneath them, shredding them to pieces.

Yet their footsteps never faltered, relentlessly charging through flesh and bone, carving a path.

“Why?”

Fang Qingyun murmured.

He couldn’t understand why these weak demons were sent as vanguards.

Was it just because strong demons were behind them?

They dared to step on mines but not face the powerful demons?

Why?