Elder Wu and Elder Feng exchanged glances but said nothing. They understood that the matter concerning Gu Han earlier was merely a minor interlude. Building momentum for Du Teng was the main purpose of today’s banquet.0

Jiang Hong observed everyone’s expressions, “As you all know, the Upper Sect rarely interferes in the Ten Nations’ martial academies' operations. Thus, although the various martial academies share the same lineage and are interconnected, rivalry among them was inevitable. 0

“However, ever since the founding emperor departed years ago, the Great Qi Martial Academy’s situation has been deteriorating day by day, over the past decades. We have also been at a disadvantage in previous competitions. Haven’t you all thought about the reason why?”0

His words made a group of instructors’ faces turn red in embarrassment, especially Mei Yun. He almost wanted to find a hole in the ground to crawl into. Elder Wu and Elder Feng also frowned deeply upon hearing this. They had vaguely guessed what Jiang Hong intended to do.0

Quite satisfied with everyone’s reaction, Jiang Hong declared, “Everyone’s too weak! And it’s not individuals who...0