Liu Wuxie learned of Hong Du's status from the whispers around him—Hong Du was a disciple of the Five Elements Sect.0

From the information he gathered on the platform, the Five Elements Sect was a major sect, much like the Profound Cloud Sect, but Hong Du wasn't the Five Elements Sect's strongest prodigy.0

Their strongest prodigy was Mu Yao, who had reached the third level of True Profound Realm upon entering, with strength rivaling Ning Hai's. But Mu Yao had yet to arrive as he was probably hunting other participants outside to obtain more points.0

"If killing weren't forbidden here, you would've died ten thousand times by now," Hong Du said, standing before Liu Wuxie and pointing a finger at his face. Killing was prohibited in the Star River Valley, and he didn't dare to violate this rule, as doing so would strip him of his qualifications to join the academy.0

Though Hong Du didn't dare to act, that didn't mean Liu Wuxie shared the same hesitation. Without warning, Liu Wuxie slapped Hong Du across the face, leaving him stunned.0

Even the crowd hadn't expected Liu Wuxie to strike first.0

The two were...0