No one believed Anos's words, but the crowd's attention swiftly shifted to a more tantalizing topic.
"Damn, Noah's girlfriend is Emily!" soone whispered, their voice barely audible over the murmurs. "I know her. Wasn't she dating Jack just two days ago?" The speaker's eyes widened in shock, sparking a chain reaction of gasps and disbelieving glances.
Murmurs spread rapidly, like a wildfire fueled by scandal. "Unbelievable! She's a serial dater!" The crowd's whispers grew louder, their words dripping with disdain.
Another voice chid in, its tone laced with mockery. "How embarrassing for Noah. His girlfriend's reputation is tarnished, and he's still defending her." The words cut deep, and Noah's face darkened.
Noah's anger surged as he heard the hushed conversations. His right fist crackled with powerful spiritual energy, poised to strike. His eyes blazed with fury, his jaw clenched in restraint.
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"You want to fight ?" Anos asked, his eyes glinting with amusent as he gazed at Noah with an air of nonchalance.
Noah's expression twisted in contempt. "You're impressive for defeating an Interdiate class student," he sneered, "but I'm an Elental Foundation Realm expert in the Advanced class. You're no match for . You can't afford to offend !"
Anos's lips curled into a smirk, his voice dripping with mockery. "Do you know how many people I've tossed from this very building?" He paused, letting the challenge hang in the air.
Noah's face darkened, his anger boiling over. "I only know that You're next!" he snarled, charging at Anos with a fierce battle cry.
The cramped space seed to shrink as tension escalated, the air thickening with anticipation. Yet Noah remained confident, his movents fluid and calculated, ready to take down Anos.
Bang! Noah's punch shook the air, sending ripples through the atmosphere, but Anos stood firm, unfazed by the attack. His eyes never left Noah's, his gaze piercing.
With a fluid motion, Anos reached out and enveloped Noah's right fist in his palm. The crowd held its collective breath.
Noah's face reddened, veins bulging from his neck, as he strained against Anos's unyielding grip. Sweat beaded on his forehead, his muscles trembling.
The crowd gasped in shock, their whispers spreading like wildfire. "What's Anos's cultivation base?" soone asked, awe etched on their face.
"He's stronger than Noah!" another exclaid, eyes wide with wonder. "Impossible! Anos must be in the Elental Foundation Realm second stage?!"
Skeptical voices chid in, "But he's a new student at Sky Martial Court. Why enroll so late if he's already Advanced?" Others recalled, "Rumors say Anos is a weakling. This can't be right!"
Anos's calm deanor and effortless restraint fueled the crowd's curiosity, his silence speaking volus about his true strength.
While everyone remained stunned, Noah unleashed his martial technique, unleashing a devastating force that shattered surrounding glass and sent razor-sharp shards flying in all directions.
The sound of shattering glass echoed through the air, followed by an unsettling silence. However, Anos stood firm, absorbing the brunt of Noah's attack without flinching. With effortless strength, he grasped Noah and hurled him down the stairs.
The crowd watched in awe, their faces pale and frightened. So took a step back, eyes fixed on Anos.
"Next?" Anos asked, his piercing gaze shifting to Liam.
"Do you want to jump or should I throw you down?" Anos's voice dripped with disdain, his tone icy.
Liam swallowed hard, his eyes darting nervously around the crowd. His breath caught in his throat.
"I…" he stamred, before his voice trailed off.
Then, beneath everyone's dumbfounded gazes, Liam turned and leaped down the stairs, his footsteps echoing through the silence.
After, Anos clapped his hands and turned, finding Sofia standing behind him. A charming smile spread across his face. "Hehe, Miss Sofia."
Sofia's eyes narrowed, her mind racing. She had been right about Anos – he wasn't in the Qi Awakening Realm; he was in the Elental Foundation Realm! No wonder he was so arrogant.
How many stages was he in the Elental Foundation Realm? Sofia wondered. It shouldn't be too high.
"Pay for the glass repairs," Sofia said calmly, her gaze shifting to the shattered fragnts.
Anos's smile faltered, but he quickly regained his composure. "Miss Sofia, please wait a mont," he said.
With a swift, effortless motion, he leaped down from the second floor, his footsteps echoing through the silence.
Noah stord up the stairs, his face reddening with rage. He hadn't expected Anos to be so formidable, to so casually dish out a beating.
As Noah reached the top, Anos suddenly appeared before him, his eyes glinting with a hint of triumph.
"Give the money!" Anos demanded, stretching out his hand.
Noah clenched his teeth, his eyes blazing with anger. "What do you an?" he spat.
"Money for the glass repairs," Anos replied calmly, his voice even.
The crowd watched in stunned silence.
Noah snarled inwardly, his anger boiling over. "Anos, don't push your luck!" he growled.
His voice dripping with malice, Noah repeated, "Anos, don't overstep!"
Anos's calm deanor was a stark contrast to the fury burning within him. "You used a martial skill to shatter the glass. Shouldn't you pay for it?" he asked, his voice low and even.
Noah's face contorted in rage, his eyes blazing with anger. "Fuck your mother!" he snarled, spittle flying from his lips.
The air crackled with tension as Noah unleashed his Stage-One Elental Foundation Realm Stage power. The ground trembled beneath their feet as a blue light burst forth, and a fist imbued with martial skill hurtled toward Anos with a deafening roar.
But Anos moved with lightning speed, his figure blurring as he kicked the ground. The sound of his foot connecting with the earth was like a crack of thunder. Noah's eyes widened in shock as he felt himself flying backward, his body crashing into the surrounding rubble with a bone-jarring crunch.
The onlookers gasped, stunned by Anos's unseen movent. "What realm is Anos in?" soone whispered, awe etched on their faces.
As Noah struggled to rise, Anos strode over, his eyes gleaming with a fierce intensity. He stepped on Noah's face, his foot grinding into the dirt. Anos's smile twisted into a devilish grin, sending shivers down the spines of those watching.
"I'll give you one more chance. Give the money!" Anos demanded, his voice cold and unforgiving.
"I'll give, I'll give!" Noah stamred, his eyes wide with fear.
This ti, Noah was convinced that Anos was holding back. How could soone in the Elental Foundation Realm be in the Beginner class? It defied logic.
Noah reluctantly pulled out three hundred dollars from his wallet and handed it to Anos, his movents stiff with resentnt.
"Three hundred? You think I'm a beggar?" Anos sneered, his eyes flashing with disdain. "A piece of glass is only ten dollars. A dozen pieces at most, a hundred. Plus repair , three hundred isn't enough."
Noah's face twisted in anger, but before he could react, a swift slap from Anos sent his head whipping sideways. The crisp sound of the slap echoed through the air, making everyone's heart tremble.
After then,Anos pointed toward Class 10, his eyes glinting with amusent. "That's our class," he said. "A single piece of glass there costs at least $200. And that's Miss Sofia's class - this particular glass is $300, plus a $1,000 repair fee."
Noah's face contorted in rage, his cheeks flushing red. He opened his mouth to curse, but a glance at Anos's unwavering expression silenced him. The mory of the stinging slap still lingered, and he didn't dare provoke Anos further.
With a heavy sigh, Noah hesitantly handed over his entire wallet contents to Anos. The sound of cash and cards exchanging hands was the only sound in the tense silence.
Anos accepted the money with a satisfied smile, his eyes sparkling with triumph.
Humiliated and defeated, Noah turned and fled, his footsteps echoing through the corridor. The onlookers watched in silence, sensing the unease between the two.
As Noah disappeared around the corner, he shouted over his shoulder, "Anos, just you wait!" His voice was laced with venomous intent, but Anos rely chuckled.
"I'm shaking with fear," Anos said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. He pocketed the money, his expression radiating confidence.
Anos smirked disdainfully as he climbed the stairs to the second floor, his footsteps echoing through the silent corridor. He pulled out $300 from a thick stack of bills, the crisp notes rustling as he handed them to Sofia.
"Here's the money for the glass and Repair fee," he said nonchalantly, his voice dripping with confidence.
The onlookers exchanged stunned glances, their whispers buzzing like a swarm of bees. Wasn't Anos being overly brazen?
Sofia's eyes widened in surprise, her pupils sparkling with amusent. A sly smile spread across her face, illuminating her features. "Give everything," she teased, her voice husky. "You said a Class 10 glass costs $300."
Anos snorted, his lips curling into a mocking smile. "I also said you like . Do you believe that?"
Sofia's smile faltered for a mont, her cheeks flushing with a hint of embarrassnt. She shook her head, her raven-black hair swaying gently. "No."
Anos shrugged, his broad shoulders rolling with nonchalance. "Then $300 is all you get. That's my final offer."
The crowd watched in awkward silence, their faces reflecting their discomfort.
Sofia reluctantly accepted the $300, her slender fingers brushing against Anos's as she took the money. Her eyes flashed with frustration, but a glimr of admiration lurked beneath. This Anos... He was infuriating, yet intriguing.
As Sofia's gaze t Anos's, her lips curled into a sly smile. This Anos really needed so beating.
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Anos chuckled mischievously as he approached Sofia, his eyes drawn to her captivating presence. "Hehe, Miss Sofia, I have a question for you," he said, his voice low and husky.
Sofia raised an eyebrow, her expression a blend of intrigue and caution. "Eight thousand," she stated firmly, her voice commanding attention. "That's my price for sharing information."
Anos's eyes sparkled with amusent at the steep price tag. "Okay, I'll owe you," he replied, his tone laced with intrigue and a hint of challenge.
"Let's discuss this in my office," Sofia added, her voice husky and mysterious. She turned and walked away, expecting Anos to follow.
As Sofia led Anos into her office, he was enveloped by her natural scent, a sweet and subtle aroma that drove him wild. The cozy, single-room space exuded elegance, with plush furnishings and soft lighting.
Sofia's natural fragrance was intoxicating, a potent blend of sweetness and sensuality. Its subtle aroma wrapped around Anos, teasing his senses and stirring desire. He inhaled deeply, his pulse quickening.
"Ah, you sll incredible," Anos said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Sofia smiled, knowing the effect her presence had on n. Her natural allure was a potent combination of intelligence, beauty, and sensuality.
Sofia sat comfortably in her office chair, her eyes fixed intently on Anos, who sat across from her. "What did you want to ask?" she inquired gently.
Anos smiled determinedly. "I need a spirit tool, Miss Sofia. Can you help acquire one?" His eyes shone with anticipation.
Sofia nodded thoughtfully, her expression considerate. "Elental Foundation Realm requires a suitable tool for cultivation." She paused, studying Anos. "What realm are you currently in?"
Anos replied confidently, "I've just entered Elental Foundation Realm. I spent two days in the Beast domain and broke through." His chest swelled with pride.
Sofia pondered, her expression skeptical. She tapped her fingers on the armrest, weighing her options. "With your realm, you qualify for the Advanced class. Upon registration, you'll receive a spirit tool."
Anos shook his head resolutely. "I won't leave the Beginner class, Miss Sofia. With you as instructor, I wouldn't miss it for anything." His eyes shone with admiration.
Sofia's lips curled into a captivating smile. "You're that devoted, huh?" she teased, her eyes sparkling with intrigue.
Anos's heart skipped a beat as Sofia's gaze locked onto his. "et at my house tonight," she whispered, her voice husky and inviting. "I have sothing special for you."
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