The Ultimate of All Ages Novels - Chapter 0004
### **Chapter 04: Ultimate of All Ages – At the Academy Gates**
A flash of **killing intent** flickered in Li Yunxiao’s eyes as he whispered to Jia Rong, “You’d better not hold a grudge against me. Most people who do… don’t live long. You just barely managed to keep your life—don’t go throwing it away.”
Jia Rong’s body trembled violently as sweat drenched his forehead. He could feel it—**this was no bluff**. The calmness in Li Yunxiao’s tone was even more terrifying than any shouted threat.
“You… You expect me to find all these materials within three days? Half of them, I’ve never even heard of!” Jia Rong’s voice quivered. “How do I know you’re not tricking me?”
Li Yunxiao smirked. “You’re smart. You’ll figure it out.” He turned and walked away. “Oh, and one last thing—**if you can’t gather them in time, your right arm will be completely crippled**. Only a **Nine-Tier Imperial Artificer** could save you then… and I doubt you know one.”
Jia Rong’s lips trembled. He clenched his fists in frustration, knowing that Li Yunxiao was **playing him like a puppet**. But he had no choice—his **life and career** were on the line.
A mixture of humiliation and **burning hatred** filled his chest as he watched Li Yunxiao walk away. **“Just wait… Once I have the antidote, I’ll make you pay!”**
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### **Tianshui Kingdom – Capital City Streets**
Li Yunxiao strolled leisurely down the bustling streets of the capital. Though his return to power had just begun, he was in no hurry.
As he walked, he **mentally reviewed his current situation**:
– **His body** was still in poor condition, and his meridians remained blocked.
– **His soul power** was slowly recovering, giving him an edge in alchemy and artificing.
– **Jia Rong** would soon be under his control, providing access to precious resources.
His gaze landed on a **black storage ring** on his finger. It was the spoils he had seized from Jia Rong earlier.
With a simple sweep of his soul power, he **scanned its contents**.
“Hah, as expected of a newly promoted Artificer. Not much wealth, but at least there are some decent refining tools and materials.”
He **sighed** slightly. “I need better resources if I want to recover faster.”
His steps **unconsciously** led him toward the **Garan Academy**—the most prestigious martial school in Tianshui Kingdom. It was here that the original Li Yunxiao had spent years being **humiliated and treated as a joke**.
But today, everything was different.
As he approached the academy gates, he saw two familiar figures waiting anxiously.
**Chen Zhen** and **Han Bai**, two of his few loyal friends.
The moment Chen Zhen spotted him, his eyes **lit up**. “Li Yunxiao! Where the hell have you been?! We’ve been looking all over for you!”
“You really had us worried, man,” Han Bai added, rubbing his shaved head. “Teacher Luo was furious when you disappeared from class. She gave you a punishment—if you don’t show up for the next lecture, you’ll be sent to the **Tenfold Gravity Chamber** for three days!”
Li Yunxiao raised an eyebrow. **So, Luo Yunshang still wants to test me?**
“Chen Zhen,” he said lazily, “why do you look so nervous? It’s just a **Tenfold Gravity Chamber**. What’s the big deal?”
Chen Zhen’s **jaw dropped**. “Just?! Do you even hear yourself?! That place is **brutal**! Normal students can barely last a few hours—three full days would break your body completely!”
Han Bai nodded furiously. “Even for talented warriors, prolonged exposure can cause **internal injuries and permanent damage**.”
Li Yunxiao smiled indifferently. “That depends on the person.”
The two friends were **dumbfounded**.
Before they could respond, a **mocking voice** rang out.
“Heh, look who finally decided to show up.”
**Du Feng.**
Beside him stood another student—**Luo Jie**. Both were lackeys of **Lan Fei**, one of Li Yunxiao’s longtime tormentors.
Du Feng sneered, arms crossed. “Where were you hiding, trash? Scared of facing reality?”
Luo Jie smirked. “Doesn’t matter. Next class, he’s getting crushed in the Gravity Chamber anyway.”
Their words made Chen Zhen and Han Bai’s blood **boil with rage**.
“Du Feng, shut your mouth!” Han Bai snapped. “You’re just one of Lan Fei’s lapdogs!”
Du Feng’s expression darkened. “You’ve got a death wish, fatty?”
Li Yunxiao simply **chuckled**, his eyes glinting with **dangerous amusement**.
“So, let me get this straight,” he said, his voice **calm but chilling**. “You two morons think I won’t survive the Gravity Chamber?”
Du Feng grinned wickedly. “We don’t think—you **won’t**. Trash like you can’t handle even half a day inside. Three days? You’ll come out crippled—if you come out at all.”
Li Yunxiao’s smirk widened.
“Good. Then let’s make a bet.”
The sudden challenge caught everyone off guard.
Luo Jie scoffed. “A bet? What could you possibly have to wager?”
Li Yunxiao tilted his head slightly. “If I **walk out of the Tenfold Gravity Chamber unharmed**, you two kneel before me and **slap yourselves ten times** in front of everyone.”
Du Feng and Luo Jie **froze**.
The students around them **gasped**—this was a **direct slap to their pride**.
Luo Jie’s face **twitched**. “And if you lose?”
Li Yunxiao **chuckled coldly**. “Then I’ll **kneel and apologize** to both of you.”
The surrounding crowd **burst into whispers**.
Was Li Yunxiao insane?!
He had **no chance** of surviving three days in the **Tenfold Gravity Chamber**. Why was he making such a reckless bet?
Du Feng and Luo Jie exchanged looks. This was **too easy**. There was **no** way Li Yunxiao could win.
“Fine,” Du Feng grinned, licking his lips. “You’ve got yourself a deal.”
Han Bai **grabbed** Li Yunxiao’s arm, his face pale. “What the hell are you doing?! This is insane!”
Chen Zhen was equally **anxious**. “Yunxiao, even if you’re confident, there’s **no need to go this far**!”
But Li Yunxiao **laughed softly**, his gaze unreadable.
“Relax,” he said, voice low and firm. “Just wait and see.”
Du Feng’s sneer grew even wider.
“Hah! Say your goodbyes now, trash. In three days, you’ll be **begging for mercy**.”
Li Yunxiao didn’t bother responding.
He simply turned, walking **calmly** toward the academy’s inner grounds.
**Let them laugh. Let them mock.**
Soon, **they would all see the truth.**