"I, Bai Ye, have a clear conscience. I defeated Ye Qian solely by my own strength. What crime have I committed? If you don't believe me, you can take me to the alchemy room for the alchemist to verify!" Bai Ye coldly said: "But if you want to twist the truth and confuse right and wrong, then I have nothing to say!"

"Do you dare accuse me of twisting the truth?" Shang Long frowned.

"A one-sided story, without any evidence, Shang First Teacher! With thousands of eyes here, do you intend to blatantly protect Ye Qian, disregarding the reputation of the Holy Academy?"

Gu Cao loudly questioned from below.

"Justice and fairness have already been determined by me. How can it be considered protection?" Shang Long was visibly annoyed, ignoring the words of those around him, and spoke in a low voice: "Now I announce, the victor of the recent duel is Ye Qian! Bai Ye of the Bai family, for using 'Po Hun Dan' during the duel, has committed a severe violation. As per the rules of the duel, his cultivation must be abolished!"

As he finished speaking, Shang Long immediately reached out to grab Bai Ye, his palm generating a terrifying suction force.

This was blatantly twisting the truth and inverting black and white!

Furious and filled with hatred, Bai Ye, seeing no escape, gathered all his strength into his fist, and struck out at Shang Long with all his might.

"Courting death!" Shang Long was infuriated, his killing intent surging.

A powerful aura burst forth from Shang Long, hitting Bai Ye like a ferocious flood. Bai Ye clenched his teeth, enduring the barrage of what felt like hundreds of punches. He persisted and launched his punch.

Bang!

Shang Long actually took a hit to the chest and staggered back several steps, looking at Bai Ye in surprise.

Bai Ye stood his ground, blood trickling from his mouth, gasping for breath. His body was bruised and battered.

The power of a Holy Academy First Teacher was truly extraordinary. If not for his stronger-than-average physique, he would have been done for long ago.

But what of it if you're a First Teacher of the Holy Academy? Such despicable and shameless behavior deserves death!

Bai Ye wiped the blood from his mouth, his expression ferocious.

"Bai Ye, how dare you attack a First Teacher! Are you rebelling? Kill him!"

Seeing an opportunity, Ye Wu Jian of the Ye family immediately leapt up, leading his people onto the stage.

Bai Ye, with such extraordinary talent, if not eliminated, would become a great threat. With a First Teacher present, it was also an opportunity to get rid of the Bai family!

"Protect Bai Ye!"

Bai Qing Shan decisively ordered. The Bai family members, not to be outdone, charged towards the stage.

With the orders from both family heads, the two sides clashed, turning the duel into a life-and-death battle between the Ye and Bai families!

"Go!"

Gu Cao leapt onto the stage and, grabbing Bai Ye, threw him down to be caught by several Bai family guards.

Enraged, Shang Long activated his spirit power and struck at Gu Cao, his killing intent erupting.

Gu Cao and Shang Long engaged in battle, their powerful spirit forces colliding in a stunning display.

"Kill Bai Ye first!" Ye Wu Jian roared.

Ye Hu led his men in the charge.

The scene descended into chaos. Families from Luo City scrambled to escape, not wanting to be involved. Those from the sects wisely kept to themselves, many casting longing glances at Bai Ye, but with Shang Long intent on killing him, no one could save him...

Seeing the situation turn dire, Bai He hurriedly ran to Bai Mo.

"Father, what should we do?" Bai Mo asked.

"What else can we do? Call Li Min and the others, let's go!" Bai He ordered.

Bai Mo nodded and quickly led the way out.

With Bai He and Bai Mo's departure, the Bai family's forces significantly weakened. With the Holy Academy backing the Ye family, the situation became increasingly unfavorable.

Bai Ye was being dragged away by the Bai family guards, but seeing this, Ye Qian's eyes flickered maliciously. She suddenly shouted: "Bai Ye, if you run now, your father's life will be at risk!"

Understanding her intent, Ye Hu pressed towards Bai Chen, who was already struggling against the Ye family guards.

"Father!"

Bai Ye, overwhelmed with anger, roared and pushed the guards aside, charging back into the fray.

"Bai Ye, if I don't kill you, my reputation as a genius will be tarnished!"

Ye Qian sneered and suddenly swallowed a 'Soul-Breaking Pill'.

Her aura skyrocketed, her soul power surging, and she launched a powerful attack at Bai Ye.

Bai Ye, his face twisted with rage, didn’t care about Ye Qian's increased strength and punched back fiercely.

Bang!

Their fists collided, and Ye Qian stumbled back, shocked. Bai Ye was also repelled by the terrifying force, but he completely disregarded the pain in his body and pounced on Ye Qian like a ferocious beast.

Ye Qian was terrified. She hastily retreated, summoning her elemental force to form a barrier in front of her.

Thud!

Bai Ye charged against the barrier of elemental force, his own elemental power tearing through like a wild beast.

Crack.

Ye Qian's barrier shattered quickly.

The elemental force of the sixth realm was far superior to that of the second or third realms. Even the 'Soul-Breaking Pill' couldn’t bridge this gap!

Ye Qian was shocked and at a loss. She had never expected Bai Ye to become so formidable because of Bai Chen.

Biting her silver teeth, she unexpectedly drew a soft sword, its blade sharp and murderous.

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This was Ye Qian's secret move. No one knew she concealed a blade in her waistband, only drawn in dire moments.

However, in a flash, Bai Ye suddenly kicked out, his foot pulsing with soul power.

Opportunity! Ye Qian's eyes grew cold, and she slashed with her sword.

How could flesh and blood withstand a blade? Bai Ye! You are too arrogant! Watch me sever your leg! Ye Qian thought viciously.

Just as the sword was about to cut Bai Ye's leg, a brutal force mixed with soul power surged towards his leg.

Spurt!

The blade cut through the flesh, but... it didn’t penetrate deeply before a staggering force burst forth, shocking Ye Qian back!

Again, this sensation!

Ye Qian was horrified, finally understanding that Bai Ye deliberately used his body to attack.

Bai Ye's eyes were cold, and he seized the opportunity to strike. Ye Qian was caught off guard.

After a few punches, Ye Qian's soul power was scattered, and her soft sword knocked away.

Bai Ye pressed on relentlessly, giving her no chance to breathe.

Ye Qian, hit by multiple punches, spat out blood.

If this continued, she would be beaten to death by Bai Ye.

"Help me!" Ye Qian screamed in panic.

"Rest assured, Qian Mei! I'll slay this man!"

A loud shout resounded.

A man with a sword emerged from the crowd, Ye Qian's brother, Ye Qing!

He lifted his sword, its tip like a venomous snake, aiming straight for Bai Ye's head.

Bai Ye grunted, twisting his body to face the incoming sword with his back.

Spurt.

The sword pierced his body, penetrating a few inches, but seemed to be blocked by a force.

"Eh?" Ye Qing’s pupils dilated.

But in the next second, a violent elemental force surged along the sword.

Bad news.

Ye Qing trembled, his face changing drastically. He immediately let go of the sword hilt, but it was too late. Bai Ye turned around, his fist booming with violent elemental force.

Bang!

A muffled sound.

Ye Qing’s body instantly covered in frost, and his head, like crushed by a wheel, shattered, spraying blood and brain.

Bai family’s "Frost White Divine Fist"!

Ye Qian watched the scene in shock.

Bai Ye had instantly killed Ye Qing, a seventh-tier Soul Realm practitioner!

In this critical situation, he seemed mad but never lost his sanity!

He had always grasped every opportunity!

This strike deterred all the Ye family members around; no one dared to approach!

"Your turn."

Bai Ye, breathing heavily, his gaze like a wild beast, walked towards Ye Qian.

Ye Qian trembled violently, her face pale, fear and helplessness enveloping her.

Even with the 'Soul-Breaking Pill', the situation was irreversible. Ye Qian had lost completely! She summoned her soul power to oppress Bai Ye, but her mental state was in chaos, her soul power unstable. To Bai Ye, all of Ye Qian's counterattacks were futile.

How did things turn out like this?

Ye Qian's mind went blank until she felt Bai Ye's murderous intent approaching, then she screamed frantically, "Save me! Someone save me!"

But most of the Ye family, stunned by Bai Ye's ferocity, and Ye Hu, restrained by Bai Chen, couldn’t help her.

"You dare?"

Just as Ye Qian fell into despair, an angry shout came through, accompanied by a terrifying soul power, causing everyone to cover their ears.

Shang Long!

Bai Ye's expression grew cold, and he rushed at Ye Qian without hesitation.

But Shang Long was too fast!

He had traveled from the capital to here for Ye Qian. If anything happened to her, how could he explain to the Academy?

At this moment, Shang Long used all his soul power, turning it into a huge tiger shadow, scattering nearly a hundred people around and pressing down on Bai Ye with the force of a mountain.

Bai Ye struggled to move forward!

But he still didn't give up and continued to advance.

If he could subdue Ye Qian, he could restrain Shang Long. Even if he couldn't subdue her, he was determined to perish together with her – he couldn't afford to lose!

Bai Ye's teeth clattered as he withstood Shang Long's soul power pressure, stepping forward so forcefully that the ground cracked.

"Ye’er!" Bai Chen roared.

Bai Qingshan and others also watched anxiously.

But at this moment, no one could save Bai Ye.

And, of course, no one could stop Bai Ye from killing Ye Qian, not even Shang Long!

The situation had reached an irretrievable point...

Were both geniuses going to fall?

The crowd's breath seemed to freeze.

"Stop!"

In this urgent moment, a majestic voice suddenly resonated from outside Luo City.

Everyone trembled.

A heavy, oppressive aura filled the city. A swift and precise force, like a shooting star, came from outside the city and struck Bai Ye and Shang Long, forcing them apart!

Bai Ye fell to the ground.

Shang Long staggered back several steps, his face changing drastically.

Who could easily resolve such a desperate situation?

A gray figure flew across the sky, stepping through the air like an immortal. The crowd saw a man in a gray robe, his hair slightly white, sleeves adorned with golden patterns, his demeanor majestic, with a goatee beard, exuding mystery and profundity.

Seeing the newcomer, Shang Long was obviously shocked. He quickly bowed and said, "Shang Long greets the master."

Master?

Bai Ye wondered.

Who was this person? Why did even Shang Long show such fear?

Everyone stopped fighting, overawed by the might of this formidable figure.

Is this what a powerful being is? A single glance, and the opponent submits!

Bai Ye looked at the man with burning eyes.

But the man spoke slowly, his voice filled with authority.

"Shang Long, do you know where this is?"

"I know... it’s Luo City..." Shang Long's voice was low.

"Since it’s Luo City, then it’s my Juehun Sect's territory. How dare your Holy Academy be so presumptuous here?" the man's voice was filled with dissatisfaction.

Shang Long's face changed, sweating, and he cautiously said, "Shang Long didn't mean to offend. It's just that our Holy Academy disciple was persecuted here, and I had to take action."

"Who is your Holy Academy disciple?"

"Ye Qian!"

"Ye Qian?" The middle-aged man looked over.

Ye Qian had already stood up. Seeing the man, she was filled with shock, her face extremely pale, and she called out lowly, "Ye Qian pays respects to the Sect Master."

It turned out this man was the Juehun Sect Master! Bai Ye was startled.

Even the Holy Academy's masters showed such respect. The Juehun Sect Master’s background must be extraordinary.

"Ye Qian, I originally intended to cultivate you as my Juehun Sect's successor, but since you chose the Wangdu's power, you are no longer of my Juehun Sect. From now on, cultivate well in the Holy Academy!"

The Juehun Sect Master said indifferently, clearly distancing himself from Ye Qian.

Ye Qian bit her silver teeth and remained silent.

But Shang Long was not willing to let it go. He glared at Bai Ye and said to the master, "This person used the 'Soul-Breaking Pill' in the arena, despicable and shameless, and attempted to harm my Holy Academy disciple. According to the rules, this person should be severely punished. I want to take him to the Holy Academy for punishment."

Shang Long spoke righteously.

As soon as he finished, a terrifying gust of wind struck Shang Long, cracking the ground beneath him. Shang Long was thrown backward, spitting out golden blood and smashing through several walls, trembling on the ground.

The Juehun Sect Master had made a move!

"Master!" The Holy Academy's disciples called out in panic and rushed over.

But the Juehun Sect Master said coldly, "Shang Long! Do you think I am someone to be deceived? Can I not see whether this person used the Juehun Pill? Daring to fool me? Has the Holy Academy become so arrogant?"

Shang Long's eyes were full of fear, not expecting the Juehun Sect Master to attack without a word.

Everyone was stunned.

Such a domineering Sect Master!

Only Gu Cao understood that it wasn't that the Sect Master was unreasonable, but that he was truly angered this time.

"Get out!" The Sect Master uttered.

The Holy Academy people, as if granted amnesty, carried Shang Long and ran outside Luo City, not daring to utter a word.

Ye Qian looked dazedly at Shang Long's figure, as if she had lost her soul.

Who exactly was the Juehun Sect Master? What kind of strength did he have that even Shang Long was so vulnerable in front of him? And to dismiss him so easily? Did he not care about the Holy Academy's opinion? That was a Holy Academy master!

Ye Qian suddenly regretted. If she had accepted the Sect Master's cultivation and not left the Juehun Sect, perhaps everything would have been different...

But it was too late for regrets.

"Out of respect for the past! You, too, get out!"

The Sect Master looked at Ye Qian indifferently.

Ye Qian's face turned deathly pale, she bit her silver teeth, stood up, and went to chase after Shang Long.

"Ye Qian, don't be in a hurry to leave! Our account has not been settled yet!"

Bai Ye wiped the blood from his mouth and stood up, speaking solemnly.

"Your elemental force is exhausted, your heavenly soul overdrawn. If you continue to fight, you will harm your heavenly soul, bringing endless troubles." The Sect Master spoke indifferently.

"Thank you for your concern, Sect Master, but this woman threatened my father and sought to put me to death. How can I let her go so easily?" Bai Ye said coldly.

Fear flashed in Ye Qian's eyes, her body trembling.

"Your issue with Ye Qian doesn't have to be settled today. She has become Shang Long's disciple and is now a person of the Holy Academy. If you kill her here, it will only bring disaster to the Bai family. Your father will also suffer because of you. If you look closely, apart from her twin soul, Ye Qian has nothing noteworthy. If you have the ambition, in less than five years, you can look down on her. Then, you can go to the Holy Academy, challenge her openly and righteously, just as she did to your Bai family today. Wouldn't that be better?" The Sect Master said slowly.

Bai Ye nodded, finding it reasonable: "Alright, I'll do as the Sect Master says!"

Today's events would surely ruin Ye Qian's reputation. Even if she could enter the Holy Academy, she would bear a stigma. Bai Ye could kill Ye Qian today, but he didn't want others to think he defeated Ye Qian by relying on the Juehun Sect Master.

"Ye Qian, you can go. Soon, I will personally come to the Holy Academy to challenge you. I hope you won't be as weak as you were today." Bai Ye said coldly.

Ye Qian trembled, her lips turning white. When she left, her steps were weak and lifeless.