They saw Guards coming in from outside carrying a skeleton, only that skeleton had already fallen apart.

"All of you come take a look at these bones and see who they are, whether you recognize them. They were found outside the Academy; they’re very likely students who went out on this trial!"

The words instantly drew every student’s gaze. They all looked over, and in just a second, the bald head from the Star Sword Association’s expression turned terribly ugly.

At their level, they didn’t need to see a living person to recognize someone; they could recognize them from bones as well. The person in front of them was definitely Senior Brother Jian Jiu.

But how could Jian Jiu be dead?

The bald head couldn’t believe what he was seeing. He walked closer, wanting a better look.

But once he got close he found there really was nothing wrong with the skeleton—it was indeed Senior Brother Jian Jiu. He truly couldn’t believe it. How could Senior Brother Jian Jiu be dead?

The bald head was about to go mad. He glared at the Guard holding the skull and shouted, "Where exactly did you find this skull? Tell me!"

The Guard said, "Around the Academy. Why, is there a problem? You know this person?"

"Impossible, impossible, how could you have found this skeleton?" the bald head shouted, staring at the Guard.

Hearing that, the Guard’s face changed. "Right now you just need to say whether you recognize who this skeleton is. As for anything else, don’t spout nonsense, all right?"

The Guard had kindly brought the remains back; he wasn’t here to be someone’s punching bag!

Those around them also saw this scene. They had no idea what exactly had happened, or why the bald head from the Star Sword Association was so furious now. Could it be he knew whose skeleton this was?

They couldn’t help all having the same thought. Very likely, the owner of those bones was Jian Jiu!

Otherwise, how could this bald head react so strongly?

Jian Jiu is dead?

No way!

Only after hearing the Guard’s words did the bald head realize he’d lost control. But the one dead was Senior Brother Jian Jiu—how could he not lose control? Once he calmed himself, he hurriedly said to the Guard, "Sorry, sorry!"

Only then did the Guard set the skeleton down and hand it to the bald head. "Since you recognize this skeleton, then you take it away."

The skeleton was directly handed to the bald head.

The bald head received it, his face as dark as ink.

He suddenly turned his head and glared at the smiling Tang Zhong. "You tell me, what the hell is going on? How could Senior Brother Jian Jiu possibly be dead?"

The words shocked everyone. Only now did they all react—Jian Jiu was really dead. How was that possible? How could Jian Jiu die?

No wonder he hadn’t come back for so long. So he’d already died!

Tang Zhong looked at him with a faint smile and said, "How would I know how he died? I have no idea."

Previously Tang Zhong had already hinted that he’d killed Jian Jiu, but that had only been a hint. It wasn’t the same as actually killing Jian Jiu!

Even if everyone believed Jian Jiu had been killed by Tang Zhong, so what? They still had no way to move against him!

"You... It must have been you!" the bald head of the Star Sword Association said excitedly.

"Remember every word that comes out of your mouth—you’ll be held responsible for them. If you keep talking nonsense, I don’t mind ripping your mouth apart," Tang Zhong said.

Off to the side, Weiwei didn’t say a word, because when Senior Brother Yi Zhong killed Jian Jiu, he had been there. He really hadn’t expected Brother Yi Zhong to say it out loud. That was just asking for trouble!

And Qin Chuchu stared at Tang Zhong, unable to believe it was true. Jian Jiu had really been killed by Brother Yi Zhong? No way!

The others also stared at Tang Zhong and his group, unable to believe what they were hearing. Who was Jian Jiu? He was the most formidable among this generation of youths, and he’d actually been killed. It was unbelievable!

The scene was growing more and more chaotic.

"All of you, quiet down!" Suddenly, a shout came from the Mission Hall.

Then they saw Shi Tianjun walk out, clad in a black robe.

At the same time, Peng Chaolin walked out alongside Shi Tianjun.

The two were mortal enemies, but right now they had no choice but to appear together.

"What’s with all the shouting? Today is the last day of your trial outside. Hand in your missions first," Shi Tianjun called out.

At this moment, the bald head from the Star Sword Association saw Peng Chaolin and immediately shouted, "Teacher Peng Chaolin, something’s happened—Senior Brother Jian Jiu is dead!"

His voice was very loud and reached Peng Chaolin’s ears.

Peng Chaolin froze for a moment. Jian Jiu was dead? How could that be?

Before this trial started, Jian Jiu had promised him he’d kill that kid called Yi Zhong.

How could he be dead instead?

This news was definitely not baseless!

"Explain. What exactly happened?" Peng Chaolin shouted toward the bald head.

Among this year’s students, Jian Jiu was the one with the greatest talent. How could he die so easily?

He had to find out what went wrong!

The bald head immediately raised the skeleton in his hands to show Peng Chaolin. "Teacher Peng, this skeleton is Senior Brother Jian Jiu’s remains!"

Peng Chaolin’s gaze fell on it at once, and he sensed the aura contained in the bones. It was definitely Jian Jiu!

Rage surged from the depths of his heart on the spot.

"What the hell is going on? How did he die? Who found the body?"

"Reporting to Teacher Peng, the body was found by the Academy Guards. He was killed by Yi Zhong!" the bald head said immediately.

Yi Zhong?

Peng Chaolin’s brows furrowed tightly, and his eyes swept the crowd. Only then did he spot Tang Zhong among them.

Instantly, endless ferocity flashed in his gaze!

He hadn’t expected this kid to still be alive. He’d sent Jian Jiu to kill him.

Now Jian Jiu was dead while the other party was still alive. That alone said it all.

"Damn it!" Peng Chaolin’s eyes burned with fury.

Then his gaze locked onto Yi Zhong in the crowd. "You bastard, you actually killed Jian Jiu—you’re courting death!"

The aura on his body exploded at once.

Tang Zhong wasn’t afraid of him. Jian Jiu had come to kill him, and this man obviously had a part in that.

If the other side wanted to make a move, he’d fight.

But before he could act, Shi Tianjun stepped in, fixing his eyes on Peng Chaolin. "Peng Chaolin, what do you think you’re doing?"

"We’re here today to wrap up the trial, and you want to kill a student?"

In truth, Shi Tianjun was delighted inside. He hadn’t expected Yi Zhong to be this capable, actually killing Jian Jiu. It was insanely satisfying!

Yi Zhong was his student. How could he stand by and watch his own student be bullied by someone else? That was absolutely impossible. This one, he was determined to protect!