Hehehe.

On the battle platform, Duanmu Xiong's mouth kept coughing up fresh blood. He wanted to admit defeat to Ye Chen, but it was as if his throat was forcibly choked, making it impossible for him to speak.

His body trembled violently, and his eyes, wide open with fear, were filled with utter despair.

This was an extremely stark contrast to his previously high-spirited demeanor, like falling from paradise into hell.

"Defeated, Duanmu Xiong actually got defeated by Ye Chen. How is this possible?"

"No, I must be dreaming." The new students watching were stiff, as if struck by the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

Just a moment ago, everyone thought Ye Chen would die under Duanmu Xiong's Bloodline Secret Technique.

But in the next moment, Duanmu Xiong's Silver Sword Dragon Dharma Aspect was pierced through the eye by Ye Chen, suffering severe injuries instantly.

This was truly beyond everyone's expectations.

"Damn it, damn it, how could this trash defeat Duanmu Xiong?" On the observation platform, Duanmu Jie's facial features contorted, appearing particularly ferocious as he slapped a wooden chair beside him into dust.

At this moment, his emotions were a mix of anger, shock, and even a hint of fear.

He never expected that Ye Chen would raise his strength to this level in just half a month, even surpassing Duanmu Xiong, whose talent was only slightly inferior to his own.

This growth rate was truly astonishing.

Who knows how powerful he might become if allowed to keep growing?

At that point, even Duanmu Jie might not be his match.

"This trash's martial arts talent has reached such a high level. Just where did his deceased father come from?" At this time, Ye Lin'Er's beautiful face was already covered with a layer of frost, her expression shifting uncertainly.

Having grown up with Ye Chen, she naturally knew his martial arts talent was extraordinarily high, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to guide her in mastering the Five Elements Sword Technique.

Yet, she never imagined that Ye Chen's martial arts talent had reached such a heaven-defying level, achieving perfection in the Yellow Level Middle Grade Martial Arts Thunderstorm Swordsmanship in just half a month.

There's probably no one in Celestial Flame Academy who could compare to Ye Chen.

Take Ye Lin'Er for instance.

Her martial arts talent in the Celestial Flame Dynasty was already considered good, tested to be Upper Grade.

Moreover, her blood lineage had risen from Profound Level Seventh Grade to Profound Level Second Grade, giving her a significant advantage in cultivating ice attribute martial arts, several times easier than for others.

Even so, she had no confidence in mastering a Yellow Level Middle Grade Martial Arts of the ice attribute to perfection within a month.

As for other attribute martial arts of the Yellow Level Middle Grade, it's even harder. Even with more than six months, she'd struggle to achieve perfection.

But Ye Chen, even with his bloodline taken by her, managed to cultivate Thunderstorm Swordsmanship to perfection in just half a month.

Such a heaven-defying martial arts talent probably surpassed Upper Grade, reaching the legendary Super Grade Realm.

And such a person has never appeared in the history of Celestial Flame Academy.

At least, there's no record of it in the annals of Celestial Flame Academy.

"No! I absolutely cannot let this trash continue to grow— even without his bloodline, he poses a threat to me." In Ye Lin'Er's eyes, a terrifying intent to kill shot out, wishing to eliminate Ye Chen immediately.

Initially, she really didn't consider Ye Chen worth anything.

In her eyes, Ye Chen, without a bloodline, was like an ant, easily crushed.

But now, she didn't dare think so anymore.

Ye Chen's cultivation was only at the True Qi Realm Seventh Layer, yet he could defeat Duanmu Xiong, who awakened a Profound Level Sixth Grade bloodline and stepped into the Half-Step Celestial Spirit Realm.

If allowed to continue growing, even Duanmu Jie might not be his opponent.

Although Ye Chen surpassing her in this lifetime seemed impossible.

Yet, without eliminating him, Ye Lin'Er felt a thorn lodged in her heart, making her feel uncomfortable.

"Junior Sister Lin'Er, rest assured, I will definitely bring this trash to the Life and Death Battle Platform to fight to the death. I already sent people to put his foster father and foster mother to death. I refuse to believe he can still endure it," Duanmu Jie's expression suddenly turned incredibly cold, a sinister smile curling his lips, making one shiver.

"Duanmu Senior Brother, this is a grudge between Ye Chen and me. You don't need to get involved. Why not let me personally step onto the Life and Death Battle Platform and settle this with this piece of trash," Ye Lin'Er shook her head and said.

"No, let me do it. My strength is incomparable to Duanmu Xiong. Crushing this piece of trash is simply a piece of cake!" Duanmu Jie said confidently.

You should know, he has stepped into the Gang Qi Realm Second Layer, and soon he will be able to charge into the Gang Qi Realm Third Layer.

Moreover, he possesses three times the Sea of Qi Foundation, so the Gang Qi within him can already rival a Qi Dao Master of the Gang Qi Realm Sixth Layer.

Even if he only uses the power of Gang Qi, it would be easy for him to defeat Duanmu Xiong, and naturally, crushing Ye Chen would be a trivial matter.

"Thank you, Duanmu Senior Brother. The only concern is that Ye Chen, this piece of trash, doesn't have the courage to face you on the Life and Death Battle Platform," Ye Lin'Er sneered, her eyes filled with disdain.

"Hmph! Once he knows the news of his foster parents' deaths, I don't believe he can hold it in. By my calculations, the people I sent should have already sent those two lowlifes to hell for a reunion." Duanmu Jie sneered, his eyes full of cruelty.

Although Duanmu Lang had once promised Ouyang Xue that as long as she could produce two Middle Grade Spiritual Artifacts within three days, she could go to the Duanmu Family to ransom Ye Chen's foster parents.

However, if Duanmu Jie wanted Ye Chen's foster parents dead, it was just a matter of words.

Just now, he had already sent people to inform Duanmu Lang to send Ye Chen's foster parents on their way.

Even if Ye Chen now wanted to save his foster parents, it would definitely be too late.

And Duanmu Jie's purpose in doing this was to completely enrage Ye Chen, forcing him onto the Life and Death Battle Platform for a duel to the death.

Such despicable means are truly outrageous.

"Heh! Ye Chen, even if you, this piece of trash, miraculously won the tournament championship, so what? I want to see if you can still be happy after you learn of Ye Ming and that pair of lowlifes' deaths," Ye Lin'Er coldly laughed, looking at Ye Chen as if he were a pitiful ant.

Whoosh.

At this moment, above the Zodiac Battle Platform, Ye Chen's body had already appeared in front of Duanmu Xiong, with the Thunder Sword Aura in his hand piercing towards Duanmu Xiong's chest.

And Duanmu Xiong could only watch with fear and despair, unable to do anything.

At this moment, regret filled his heart to the utmost.

If he had known earlier that Ye Chen's strength was so formidable, he would never have provoked him.

"Brat, stop right now." At this moment, an icy cold voice suddenly resounded from high above, like a Divine Spirit commanding a humble ant.

The speaker was none other than the Master of Profound Sword Peak, Duanmu Ying.

At this moment, her face was incredibly gloomy, her eyes shooting out terrifying murderous intent, causing even souls to tremble involuntarily.

She never imagined that Duanmu Xiong, a genius junior she held in such high regard, would be defeated by Ye Chen, this piece of trash, and in such a miserable way.

This feeling was like a heavy slap across her face in front of everyone, filling her with extreme anger.

"Ye Chen, stop immediately, your foster parents are still in the hands of the Duanmu Family, you absolutely cannot kill Duanmu Xiong." The next moment, Ouyang Zhong's voice echoed in Ye Chen's mind.

"Damn it!" Ye Chen's body trembled abruptly, and the Thunder Sword Aura in his hand froze mid-air, less than an inch away from Duanmu Xiong's heart.

He truly wanted to kill Duanmu Xiong, especially since the other party had just tried to put him to death.

However, thinking of his foster parents still in the hands of the Duanmu Family, he could only forcefully hold back.

"Duanmu Xiong, today I'll let you go this once. If you dare provoke me again, you won't be so lucky next time." Ye Chen said coldly to Duanmu Xiong, withdrawing the True Qi within him.

"I'm not dead." Duanmu Xiong's face had long since lost its color from fright, his body trembling uncontrollably.

He was truly grateful that he got to keep his life.

After this painful lesson, he would never dare to act so arrogantly again.

"Duanmu Junior Sister, since Ye Chen has spared Duanmu Xiong, there's no need for you to be angry anymore. I announce that the champion of this newborn tournament is Ye Chen," above the Zodiac Battle Platform, the Celestial Flame Peak Master smiled slightly at Duanmu Ying, then announced to everyone.

"Great, I finally won first place in the tournament. Foster father, foster mother, I can soon save you." Ye Chen's face lit up with extreme joy.

He wasn't so happy because he became the champion of the new tournament, but because he had gained Ouyang Zhong's full recognition.

Only with Ouyang Zhong's complete recognition could he obtain two Middle Grade Spiritual Artifacts and redeem his foster parents from the Golden Dragon Guard.

Otherwise, even if he were the champion of the new tournament, the Duanmu Family might still refuse to acknowledge him.

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