Chapter 100

【In the blink of an eye, it's already been 100 chapters, and the plot has taken a new direction. Luo Feng is about to leave the Radiant Federation. 100 chapters, not too many, not too few, can be considered a small milestone. Are there any flowers or VIPs to commemorate this special moment?~~~】

After defeating Westing, Luo Feng smoothly advanced to the top five and successfully obtained the scholarship and the qualification to absorb energy crystals. The energy crystals were indeed of lower quality, with effects far inferior to the magic spring of Joanna's family. However, they were still energy crystals, and they significantly boosted Luo Feng's martial arts. Participating in this competition was worth it.

After the effects of the Spirit Gathering Core's rampage ended, as Old Madman and others had said, it indeed could no longer be used. No matter how he tried to activate it, there was no response. It could no longer assist in cultivation or enhance his abilities, which made Luo Feng a bit worried. However, after ten days, the Spirit Gathering Core recovered its activity, and the heavy stone in Luo Feng's heart finally fell.

After the competition, Luo Feng's reputation in the Starlight Academy soared. He was now considered the strongest in the academy, and even one of the strongest third-year students in the entire Victoria City.

Especially the students in Class 8, they were utterly in awe of him.

"Class President, you're too strong! That guy from Imperial College had a face full of scars, clearly not a good person, but you took him down in just a few moves!"

"Exactly! I never thought anyone from our Starlight Academy could make it to the top five and win the reward. Before the competition, a rich bastard from Saint De College bet that this would never happen, offering a 100-to-1 odds. Many people placed bets, and now that bastard is going to cry. Too bad I didn't bet more, otherwise, I could have won everything, even his underwear!"

"Class President, you're so cool! My admiration for you is like a surging river, endless and unstoppable, like the Yellow River in flood, once it starts, it can't be stopped..."

"Class President, I can't help it, even though you're a guy, I love you to death!"

"..."

Hearing the increasingly sappy comments, Luo Feng's skin crawled. "Stop, stop, stop! You guys, stop right now, no more flattery!"

One of the students from Class 8 said, "We're being sincere, Class President. Not just in our academy, but now you're famous in Victoria City. Your future is limitless, we're so envious!"

Although the students in the class were a bit flattering, after the competition, Luo Feng suddenly realized that he had become so powerful, almost reaching the peak among his peers.

Thinking back to himself before entering the academy, who couldn't even break through to the Essence stage, Luo Feng couldn't help but feel grateful. He truly thanked those old madmen, as they had completely changed his fate, allowing a pitiful boy with a physical defect, who had been discriminated against despite his hard work, to step onto the path of strength and gain a status.

Yes, status, I actually have a little bit of status now.

However, who were those old madmen?

Even now, they were still a mystery to Luo Feng. In the public library of Victoria City, he couldn't find any information about them.

Logically, powerful people like them, who could create the Ancient Heaven-Defying Technique, should be world-class experts, and there should be records of them in some documents.

Could they be from other human federations?

But why did they come to the Radiant Federation and choose me?

With these doubts, he finished the first two classes. After class, the homeroom teacher Vernon said, "Luo Feng, don't go to the elective class for now. Dean Brooks has asked you to his office."

"Dean Brooks?" Luo Feng was a bit surprised. Although he was admitted to Starlight Academy through Lucia's recommendation to Dean Brooks, he rarely had any contact with the dean after entering the academy. Now, Dean Brooks was specifically asking him to the office, and he didn't know what it was about.

Of course, the dean's order could not be disobeyed, so Luo Feng immediately went to the office.

In the office, Dean Brooks, whose face was usually stern, rarely showed a smile. His tone was unusually gentle, unlike his usual serious demeanor during school meetings. He said, "Luo Feng, you haven't disappointed me."

When Lucia brought Luo Feng for testing, although he found Luo Feng unusual, Brooks never expected him to grow to this level, bringing great glory to Starlight Academy.

Luo Feng humbly replied, "Dean, it's all thanks to your special admission, otherwise, I wouldn't have had such a good learning opportunity."

"Gold will shine wherever it is. I should be grateful that I didn't miss out on you, this unpolished gem!" The strict Dean Brooks rarely praised a student, then he got to the point, "I called you here today because I have something to tell you."

Luo Feng asked, "What is it?"

Brooks slowly said, "If possible, you will soon be leaving Starlight Academy."

"What?" Luo Feng was shocked, "Dean, did I do something wrong?"

The old man had just smiled and praised him, but now he was asking him to leave the academy. What did this mean?

"Ha ha, don't worry, this isn't a bad thing," Brooks seemed to enjoy the joke he had just played. "You have a better opportunity. I just received a message from the Federation's Ministry of Education. They plan to select some of the most outstanding students for further training, and you are one of them!"

Luo Feng quickly asked, "Is it to Saint De College or Imperial College?"

"No!"

Luo Feng was puzzled. If not Saint De College or Imperial College, which were second only to Starlight Academy in the federation, could there be a better college?

"The place you're going to is the Overlord Federation!"

The Overlord Federation!

Luo Feng was incredibly surprised. He had just been thinking about the old madmen and this term came to mind.

It was another human federation besides the Radiant Federation!

There are multiple human federations on the Holy Soul Continent, with the Radiant Federation being the smallest, and the Overlord Federation being the largest and strongest recognized human federation.

Although the races and rulers are different, the human federations have always maintained a relatively good political relationship, and sometimes engage in mutual assistance.

Dean Brooks continued, "Luo Feng, you should know that the Overlord Federation is the strongest human federation. There, you will have better cultivation conditions, better colleges, and stronger opponents. Now, in the Radiant Federation, you hardly face any challenges. The environment and pressure in the Overlord Federation will help you develop better. Although I selfishly hope you stay at Starlight Academy, the Overlord Federation is a more suitable place for you. Therefore, I suggest you transfer and go to the Overlord Federation!"

Walking out of the dean's office, Luo Feng's mood was very complex.

For many people, the opportunity to study in the strongest Overlord Federation would be something they would eagerly accept without hesitation.

However, Luo Feng was different.

In the past two years at Starlight Academy, he had gained recognition for the first time, worked hard, and gradually became stronger. He had classmates who trusted and respected him, and close friends. Now, he had to leave suddenly, and he couldn't bear to part with them.

Luo Feng didn't have the heart to attend the elective class in the morning. He knew he wouldn't be able to concentrate in class, so he went back to the dormitory, lay on the bed, and kept thinking about the matter, feeling very conflicted.

Until a voice interrupted his thoughts, "Hey, where have you been? The dean has been looking for you for so long. You didn't show up for the elective class. Didn't we agree to go together?"

It was Aaron, who was back and clearly upset about Luo Feng's absence. He was used to being with Luo Feng, and without him, Aaron felt a bit bored.

Luo Feng didn't say anything. Seeing his unusual expression, Aaron frowned and came to his bed, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Luo Feng still didn't speak, just stared at Aaron with a burning gaze, making Aaron's pale face turn slightly red. He spat, "What are you looking at? I'm not something you haven't seen before!"

Suddenly, Luo Feng reached out and pulled Aaron into his arms. This action scared Aaron, who forgot to react at first and stammered, "W-What are you doing?"

Luo Feng said in distress, "Aaron, I can't bear to leave you!"

Seeing his serious expression, Aaron was a bit taken aback and joked, "What do you mean you can't bear to leave? I'm not about to die!"

Luo Feng sighed, "But I might have to leave Starlight Academy!"

Aaron was shocked, "What do you mean?"

Luo Feng said, "Today, Dean Brooks called me to his office and told me I have the opportunity to study in the Overlord Federation!"

Aaron's eyes widened, "The Overlord Federation!"

"Yes!" Luo Feng recounted everything Dean Brooks had said in the office to Aaron, "This is a rare and good opportunity. The dean told me to seize it no matter what, but if I go to the Overlord Federation, I'll have to leave you. I might never find a friend as good as you again, so I'm really troubled!"

Aaron pouted, "What's so good about me? I have a bad temper and like to throw tantrums."

"Those are minor issues. Because we're close, you treat me like a true friend, and that's why you throw tantrums at me. I've never seen you do that to others," Luo Feng smiled, "Aaron, I'll never forget that when I broke through to the Magic Qi stage and found out I had no attributes, you didn't look down on me at all. Instead, you were very concerned, took me to see medical experts, and encouraged me not to give up. From that moment on, I told myself that you truly care about me, and you're the best friend I'll have in my life, no, the best brother. If you were a girl, I would marry you and be with you forever!"

Aaron's face turned even redder, and he spat, "You wish! Hey, let me go, or people will think we're doing something inappropriate!"

"This is our double room, and the door is locked. Who could see us?" Despite saying this, Luo Feng let go of Aaron.

After a moment, Aaron calmed down, "So, what do you plan to do?"

Luo Feng was troubled again, "I don't know, it's hard to decide. Aaron, do you think I should go or stay?"

Aaron answered straightforwardly, "Go!"

Luo Feng was taken aback, "Why? Do you want me to leave so much?"

Aaron coughed, "Of course not, but if a friend has such a good opportunity, I should be happy for him and bless him, not stop him from pursuing a brighter future. That's what a true friend does, right? Besides, the stronger you become, the better. If you become a super-strong person one day, I can follow you and enjoy the benefits. That's a good deal, isn't it?"

Luo Feng was deeply moved. He knew that Aaron usually liked to stick by his side and hadn't made many friends. If he left, Aaron would definitely feel lonely and be very reluctant to part with him. But now, Aaron was encouraging him to leave.

Aaron must be very sad inside, but he didn't show it!

After a moment of silence, Luo Feng said, "Okay, Aaron, I understand."

Aaron's face showed a faint smile, not the forced smile Luo Feng imagined.

Initially, Aaron was attracted to Luo Feng and came to Starlight Academy because of him. Luo Feng was the reason he stayed. If Luo Feng left, he would lose all interest in campus life here.

Ha ha, Luo Feng, it's fine if you go to the Overlord Federation. We'll meet there again, just in a different identity!