Chapter 42: Justice
Su Hao didn't want any more fourth grade students to emerge or any more trouble to arise. It was better to resolve everything at once and be done with it. Going through each grade was a waste of time and simply annoying.
When his name "Wu Xiangwu" had everyone in awe, the trouble would be gone.
In the novels and TV shows he had seen before, after defeating the small fry, a bigger enemy would appear. After defeating the bigger enemy, an even stronger one would come. Strange things kept happening to the protagonist.
It had been satisfying to watch back then, but when those things happened to him, he wasn't happy.
Dealing with all sorts of trivial matters every day, would he still have time to study? Would he still have time to cultivate his martial arts? So, he preferred to solve all the hidden dangers at once. Otherwise, with so much knowledge recorded in the Elastic Space, when would he ever finish learning it all?
Recently, he hadn't had time to research the topics of photon computers and quantum computers. Unless there was a breakthrough in the underlying logic and computational power, his "Universe Light" couldn't undergo significant upgrades, and its help to him couldn't be maximized.
Therefore, a quiet learning environment and ample time were what he needed the most.
Moreover, he had plans to break through to the Martial Master level, which required even more focus.
After asking a few people, he learned that under normal circumstances, there wouldn't be any fourth grade students in the academy. The fourth grade students would join exploration teams or guard squads and start their internships.
Su Hao felt relieved. He had already defeated the first, second, and third grade students, so there shouldn't be any more trouble.
But today, he had impulsively kicked that hedgehog-headed guy's crotch. The guy would definitely seek revenge. He needed to be prepared. If he had the opportunity and ability, he could deal with the guy's backer as well.
"Now, let's quickly advance to the Martial Master level just in case."
With that in mind, Su Hao approached Xiaopang and He Qingqing. The people around them retreated, making way for him.
"Xiaopang, Qingqing, let's go!"
Just as Su Hao and the others were about to leave...
"Stop!" A sharp voice suddenly rang out.
Su Hao turned his head and saw the short-haired girl he had defeated earlier. He vaguely remembered her because she was the only one among the trainees who had become an Elite Warrior.
Su Hao furrowed his brows and said lightly, "What's the matter? Do you have something to say?"
Ye Xiaomeng was infuriated. "Who are you? You come here causing trouble out of nowhere, then just leave like that. What do you think this place is? What do you think we are? A tool for venting your frustrations?"
"A tool for venting frustrations?" Su Hao looked her up and down, then spat, "You're not worthy!"
"You..." Ye Xiaomeng pointed at Su Hao, unable to speak in her anger. If she had the strength to do so, she would rush forward and gouge his eyes out.
Su Hao continued, "If there's nothing else, then I'll leave!"
"Stop!" Ye Xiaomeng shouted, stepping forward to block Su Hao, her voice cold. "You must give me an explanation, otherwise, even if I die here, I won't let you leave."
Su Hao smirked suddenly. "An explanation? Do you find that amusing?"
Ye Xiaomeng said, "Not at all! You must explain yourself, or I won't let you off."
Su Hao took a step forward, facing Ye Xiaomeng directly. "So, you're trying to threaten me?"
Ye Xiaomeng's heart trembled, but her sense of justice wouldn't let her back down. "It's not a threat, but I can't just let you beat me up for no reason. And all the third grade students as well. We're not tools for you to vent or gain fame."
"Tools for venting or gaining fame?" Su Hao raised an eyebrow. "You don't understand."
"What do you mean?" Ye Xiaomeng asked, puzzled.
Su Hao shook his head. "You're an unqualified strongest among the third grade students. You possess immense power far surpassing your peers, but you don't know how to utilize it. Perhaps you don't understand that as the strongest in a group, you should take the lead and uphold your will and justice, making the entire group act under your will, unleashing the greatest power of the entire group."
"And what about you? What role do you play? Do you deserve the title of the strongest among the third grade students?"
"You third grade students run amok, doing whatever you want, without any restraint. Today, you bullied a first grade student, forcing her to be your lover for a month, and if she refused, you would beat her and force her. Tell me, should they be beaten?"
Ye Xiaomeng finally understood what had happened and her face turned pale. "Where are they?"
Su Hao smiled. "They had their limbs broken by me a long time ago. Otherwise, would you have gone to deal with it?"
Ye Xiaomeng's expression was a mix of anger and helplessness. "Punishing those who made mistakes is enough. Why did you have to beat up all the third-level trainees? Isn't that just venting your frustrations?"
Su Hao said, "You're wrong. You haven't understood the reason behind this incident."
Ye Xiaomeng furrowed her brows. "What reason?"
Su Hao explained, "You're the strongest among the third grade students, right?"
Ye Xiaomeng nodded.
Su Hao sneered. "The reason lies with you!"
"What do you mean?"
Su Hao shook his head. "You are an unqualified strongest. You have incredible power far beyond your peers, but you don't know how to use it. You probably don't understand that as the strongest in a group, you should set an example, fully implement your will and justice, and make the whole group act under your will, so that the group can unleash its greatest power."
"And what about you? What role do you play? What rules do you have? What will do you possess?"
Ye Xiaomeng stared at Su Hao, her eyes filled with shock and fear.
Su Hao continued, "Today, this incident happened. If it weren't for me, can you guess the consequences? What kind of psychological trauma do you think it would cause to that first-level student? Yes, the ones who made the mistake are indeed guilty, but as the strongest among the third-level trainees, tell me, should they be beaten? And what about those who condoned the incident? Are they innocent? Should they be beaten?"
Su Hao exclaimed, "Let me tell you! Those who condone are even more despicable than those who make mistakes!"
With that said, Su Hao stepped forward and threw a punch, sending Ye Xiaomeng flying.
Dealing with these ignorant brats didn't require much thought. He could easily confuse them with a bunch of nonsense and completely intimidate them!
And what he said wasn't wrong. In a world where the weak relied on the strong to survive, if
the strong didn't take action, one could imagine the living conditions for those below.
Ye Xiaomeng lay on the ground, dazed. She didn't get up or move. She stared blankly at the sky, murmuring to herself, "I didn't take action... Was I wrong?"
Meanwhile, Xiaopang, the strongest second grade student, was also stunned. "Should I take responsibility? Did I also do something wrong?"
Even Jin Dayan, who considered himself a genius, looked at Su Hao's back in a daze, deep in thought.
At this moment, everyone's impression of Su Hao had completely changed. They thought, perhaps, the Furious Flying Man Wu Xiangwu wasn't as arrogant and reckless as they had imagined?
"This kid is interesting!"
On a rooftop in the distance, a middle-aged man in a cloud-patterned white robe laughed.
This man was none other than the dean of the Lingyun Martial Arts Academy, Xiao Jixuan. He had watched the entire farce from beginning to end.
(Translated by begs)