"How come? Your useless son is attending the class too? Does he even understand anything?" Bai He sneered upon seeing Bai Ye.

"Let's go see."

Bai Qingshan spoke calmly and walked towards the scene.

"Young friend, please continue," Master Gu Cao raised his hand to calm the buzzing crowd and gestured for Bai Ye to proceed.

Bai Ye nodded, undeterred by the surrounding attention. "Human soul power originates from the Heavenly Soul, but it's just one form of human energy, used to strengthen various aspects. If one's physical body has reached an incredible level, even with scant soul power, their combat ability remains formidable. Master Gu, am I correct?"

"Rubbish! You, a soulless waste, what do you know? Sit down now!" Bai Mu angrily retorted.

"Get out of here, this isn’t your place!" several Bai family disciples stood up, shouting at Bai Ye and making moves to approach him.

They felt embarrassed, being soul practitioners who hadn't posed any questions, yet this Heavenly Soul-less individual dared to speak up.

"Shut up!"

Suddenly, Bai Ye turned and barked at those disciples. His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried a deep, oppressive tone that made their ears ring and heads buzz.

The crowd looked at him in shock.

Was this the usually quiet and reserved Bai Ye?

Bai Ye glared at them. "Have you no respect for your teacher? Is Master Gu not worthy of your attention? He allows questions in his class, but does that give you the right to cause such a ruckus and hurl insults? You're disgracing the Bai family!"

The crowd was stunned, initially criticising Bai Ye for his impudence, but now being scolded by him for their lack of respect for the master.

Master Gu Cao looked at the excited Bai Ye, feeling like he had been made a tool in Bai Ye's argument.

Bai Mu, unable to contain his anger, stood up and addressed Master Gu, "Master Gu, we didn’t mean any disrespect. Please forgive us!"

"It's fine," Master Gu waved it off nonchalantly.

But Bai Mu persisted, turning to Bai Ye with a cold look. "Master Gu, perhaps you're unaware, but this person isn’t a soul practitioner. Our request for him to be quiet was justified. A non-Heavenly Soul individual lecturing in front of many soul practitioners is a form of insult, isn't it?"

"Not a soul practitioner?" Master Gu Cao looked surprised, turning to examine Bai Ye.

"Is being a soul practitioner a requirement to attend this class?" Bai Ye countered.

"Whether or not you're a soul practitioner isn't important. As long as you find what I teach useful, that’s enough," Master Gu Cao said. "Now, everyone, please sit down. We don't have much time, let's continue with the lesson."

Bai Mu, however, was still not appeased.

"Master Gu, you’re generous not to take offense with Bai Ye, but to avoid disrupting the class, I must ask Bai Ye to leave. Otherwise, everyone here might struggle to focus."

He walked towards Bai Ye with a stern expression.

"That seems a bit harsh..." Master Gu Cao frowned.

Bai Ye, however, appeared calm, facing the approaching Bai Mu without any sign of panic. "Asking me to leave? Sure, if you can make me, then I'll go."

"Oh?"

Master Gu Cao showed interest, as did the surrounding crowd.

Bai Chen wanted to intervene, but Bai Qingshan stopped him, shaking his head slightly: "Let's wait and see."

Bai Chen looked at Bai Ye, noticing his extremely calm eyes and subtly ready stance.

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Could Bai Ye actually handle Bai Mu?

Bai Mu, gathering momentum, quickly approached Bai Ye, reaching out to grab his neck.

"Get out!" Bai Mu bellowed, his hand like a talon.

Bai Ye sensed the sharpness in Bai Mu's palm, but found his movements too slow.

He twisted his body, nimbly evading Bai Mu's grasp, and countered with an elbow to his chest.

Thud!

Bai Mu fell backward, landing on the ground with his legs in the air.

Bai Ye's reaction... was incredibly fast!

Lying on the ground, Bai Mu was stunned.

He got up, furious, and charged at Bai Ye with his soul power activated, but Master Gu Cao called out.

"Young friend, stop."

"Master..."

"If he had soul power, you'd be seriously injured," Master Gu Cao said, shaking his head.

"Even if I had a dagger in my hand, you'd be dead by now!" Bai Ye spoke indifferently. "I may not have soul power, but I understand body cultivation. Isn’t that what we're discussing? Why can't I sit here and learn?"

Bai Mu's face turned red and white, utterly humiliated.

Bai Ye, seemingly not satisfied, stepped forward and addressed the Bai family members coldly: "I know you all look down on me, Bai Ye, thinking I'm a waste because I can't cultivate the soul path. But true strength doesn't come from belittling those weaker than oneself. If you really think you're great, defeat Ye Qian instead of showing off in front of me! Of course, if you prefer to feel superior by challenging me, I don't mind. I accept any challenge from anyone here, anytime, anywhere!"

As his words echoed, Bai Ye bowed to Master Gu Cao and returned to his seat, sitting cross-legged.

The Bai family members stared at him, speechless.

Bai Ye, so arrogant today!

Silence lingered. Bai Ye, sitting there pretending to be calm, internally sighed in relief.

Had he gained some respect in the family?

"Well done!"

A loud exclamation came from afar.

Bai Ye looked over to see Bai Qingshan and others approaching, the voice coming from his father, Bai Chen.

"Father!" Bai Ye stood up.

Bai Chen laughed heartily: "That’s my son! Even without soul power, he's not someone to be bullied!"

The crowd was both ashamed and angry.

"Greetings to the family head!" The Bai family members and guards stood up, bowing to Bai Qingshan.

Master Gu Cao also came over to pay respects but was stopped by Bai Qingshan.

"Master Gu gracing our Bai family with his teachings is a blessing. But may I ask why the lesson was interrupted? Is it because my family members are too unruly? Please speak freely, Master Gu. Anyone who dares offend you, I will not forgive."

"Family head is too kind. Although the Absolute Soul Sect isn’t a large sect, it has great integrity. Each year, we send disciples to teach and help the people. I thought Zi Xin was impressive, but I didn’t expect these young talents to be equally outstanding," Master Gu Cao praised.

Bai Qingshan beamed: "Master Gu, I've prepared a banquet in your honor. Let's have a few drinks together!"

"I appreciate the gesture, but I have other families to visit and can't stay long," Master Gu Cao said, bowing. He then turned and walked towards Bai Ye.

Stopping in front of Bai Ye, he smiled: "Young friend, though you lack soul power, your insights and understanding of the physical body are intriguing. Would you be interested in joining the Absolute Soul Sect?"

"What? Master Gu... inviting that waste to join the Absolute Soul Sect?"

"We had to go through a formal assessment to join the sect, and he’s never invited anyone directly..."

"Even Bai Mo didn't receive such an offer..."

The Bai family members whispered in jealousy and disbelief.

"Thank you, Master Gu, but as you know, I haven’t awakened my Heavenly Soul. I fear I’d be useless to the sect," Bai Ye said, feigning regret to test the waters.

Master Gu Cao’s face showed disappointment, but he still didn’t want to give up: "It’s unfortunate that you haven’t awakened your Heavenly Soul at eighteen. There might be some physical condition. Although I can’t diagnose it, our sect has many talented individuals who might find a solution. If you don’t mind, you can visit our sect for treatment. Even if we can’t cure you, we also specialize in body cultivation, and you can practice that."

Bai Ye nodded silently, appreciating the Absolute Soul Sect's sincerity. They didn’t look down on him for lacking a Heavenly Soul. He could consider joining, but he had to deal with Ye Qian's matter first.

"May I take a few days to consider?"

"If you wish, you can visit the Absolute Soul Sect anytime. I’ll be in Luo City for the next few days," Master Gu Cao said, smiling, and left.

Everyone stared at Bai Ye in amazement.

He's considering the offer?

Bai Qingshan watched Bai Ye thoughtfully.

Bai Chen stood dumbfounded, but then heard Bai He chuckle, "Third brother, not only does your son lack soul power, but it seems even his brain has problems!"

As the crowd dispersed...

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After the martial field lecture, no one in the Bai family dared to underestimate Bai Ye, who couldn't cultivate soul power but had easily defeated Bai Mu, a third-tier Power Soul realm practitioner.

Master Gu Cao's teachings greatly benefited Bai Ye, solving many of his cultivation queries. The master's few words were like gold, deepening Bai Ye's understanding of the soul path.

The ten-day deadline finally arrived.

Early in the morning, the Ye family set up a fighting stage at the Bai family's front gate. The battle not only attracted the attention of Luo City but also brought heroes from all around.

Under the scorching sun, the heat seemed to bake the earth.

The Bai residence gate was crowded, with a platform slowly rising.

Behind the platform, a group of elegantly dressed individuals sat, each with maids holding palm leaves for shade and tables laid with tea and snacks in front of them.

The Ye family!

The organizers of this competition!

The crowd's gaze inevitably fell on the Ye family members, particularly on the stunning young woman seated calmly in the center.

Ye Qian!

The pride of Luo City! The center of attention!

Today was destined to be her day of fame!