Watching with his own eyes as Yan Mingkuan was slain beneath Ye Chen's sword, the fury in Zhou Chengyun's heart surged to its peak in an instant.

Although he didn't care about Yan Mingkuan's life or death.

However, Ye Chen had killed his man right in front of him, giving no regard to him, Prince Yong.

If word got out.

How would the people of the world perceive him, this Prince Yong?

Moreover, the Prime Minister's Mansion would also demand an explanation.

After all, Yan Mingkuan had come with Zhou Chengyun to Cangxing Martial Arts Academy.

"Steward Liu, kill him!"

Zhou Chengyun shouted loudly!

The elder known as Steward Liu nodded, his figure flickered, and he appeared before Ye Chen.

This speed was even a bit faster than Ye Chen's Heaven-Ascending Step.

It wasn't that Steward Liu's body technique surpassed the Heaven-Ascending Step, but rather the difference in strength.

The strength of this person, unknown how much it surpassed Ye Chen, with pure cultivation unleashed at terrifying speed.

The sword essence and qi blood within Ye Chen surged madly into the acupoints in his legs.

The Heaven-Ascending Step is not just about speed; its transformations over short distances are also infinitely profound.

But before Ye Chen could perform the Heaven-Ascending Step.

Steward Liu, who attacked Ye Chen, immediately plummeted to the ground with a bang, creating a huge pit on the ground.

"The royals can behave arrogantly elsewhere, but to act within my spirit martial arts department is to ignore me completely."

The voice of Yang Tianji resounded.

Ye Chen did not sense any fluctuation of power, and then Yang Tianji appeared in the field, as if emerging from thin air.

"Teacher."

Ye Chen cupped his hands in salute to Yang Tianji's back.

The face of Prince Yong, Zhou Chengyun, showed a hint of fear; although his heart was burning with rage, he didn't dare to flare up, so he respectfully saluted and said: "Zhou Chengyun greets Elder Yang."

The steward Liu, who was pressed into the pit, clambered up, ready to speak.

Yang Tianji's calm voice sounded again.

"Did I tell you to get up?"

Steward Liu's face was full of resentment.

But before he could make any move, his body once again uncontrollably fell onto the ground, making the pit sink further.

"Elder Yang, Liu Jin is, after all, the Chief Eunuch. Isn't your action a bit excessive?" Zhou Chengyun's voice was low as he looked up at Yang Tianji.

Yang Tianji said, "Seizing the moment while I was healing my other two disciples, you came to my spirit martial arts department wanting to kill my disciple. Isn't that excessive?"

Zhou Chengyun said, "Elder Yang, my intention in coming here this time wasn't to kill Ye Chen. I originally intended only to erase the traces left by Miss Hua to prevent them from being tarnished.

But Ye Chen failed to appreciate my kindness, not only confronting me but also killing the descendant of Prime Minister Yan. Naturally, I must handle this, or else, regarding the affairs of Prime Minister Yan, I have no means to account for it."

Yang Tianji said blandly, "So have you figured out how to give me an explanation?"

"If Elder Yang thinks I've gone too far, I apologize to Elder Yang here. But one thing is one thing, and the issue concerning the son of Prime Minister Yan must be dealt with, right?"

"How do you wish to handle it?"

"I am impartial. I will take Ye Chen to Prime Minister Yan and let him resolve it."

"If any of you can take Ye Chen from here, go ahead and try."

Zhou Chengyun frowned and said, "Elder Yang, you are highly respected and have now entered the ranks of legends. Why do something like opposing the imperial court over this trifling matter of Ye Chen?"

"Do you represent the imperial court?"

"I wouldn't dare."

"Then what qualification do you have to say that?"

"I merely ask Elder Yang to reconsider."

Yang Tianji merely smiled lightly.

In the next moment, a terrifying force erupted, like a world collapsing, rushing straight into the nearby deep pit.

"Boom!"

The Chief Eunuch Liu Jin in the deep pit was instantly obliterated, leaving not even a trace of blood mist.

Completely annihilated!

"Elder Yang, you...!" Zhou Chengyun was utterly shocked.

Yang Tianji said, "I have always had no wish to be entangled with the imperial court, but I have never feared anyone. Zhou Chengyun, stop testing me."

The tone of this remark was very calm.

Yet, Zhou Chengyun's body broke out in a cold sweat instantly.

At this moment.

Another figure flew over, speaking while still in the air, "I had no idea Prince Yong graced us with his presence. Forgive us for not welcoming you from afar."

The figure landed.

Zhou Chengyun once again saluted, "Greetings, Dean Ouyang."

Ye Chen also looked at this person. So, this was Ouyang Shang.

His first time seeing him.

Clad in a light green robe, temples graying, exuding an air of elegance.

Ouyang Shang looked at Zhou Chengyun and said, "Prince Yong should know Cangxing Martial Arts Academy has a lot of situations to handle recently, hence unable to entertain you. We hope you don't mind."

Zhou Chengyun's tightly clenched fist shook with momentous force within his sleeve.

Today he'd come.

First, Ye Chen showed no respect and killed Yan Mingkuan right before him, even using Yan Mingkuan's death as a warning.

Then Yang Tianji came, directly killing Chief Eunuch Liu Jin and demonstrating hostility.

Now, Ouyang Shang arrived, speaking politely yet effectively urging him to leave.

This was an unprecedented humiliation in all of Zhou Chengyun's twenty-odd years of life!

Ouyang Shang continued, "I heard Prince Yong, upon the emperor's orders, commands the troops locking down Demon Suppression Valley. The situation there indeed doesn't look good, Prince Yong should quickly make his way, or should an error occur, it would be an irreparable oversight.

Zhou Chengyun clenched his jaw and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Dean Ouyang. The matters of Demon Suppression Valley are indeed urgent. I also hope Cangxing Martial Arts Academy keeps the bigger picture in mind and swiftly resolves any disputes with the Celestial Sword Sect. No matter what, both the academy and the sect are the main forces in Unparalleled County's blockade of Demon Suppression Valley. Over-fighting would be unwise."

After expressing this.

Zhou Chengyun cast a meaningful look at Ye Chen before departing, filled with resentment.

Once Zhou Chengyun had left, Ouyang Shang turned to face Yang Tianji and greeted, "Elder Yang."

Yang Tianji said blandly, "Did you allow them up the mountain?"

Ouyang Shang shook his head, "I was busy with another matter earlier, not noticing their presence on the mountain."

Then, Ouyang Shang looked at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen saluted Ouyang Shang and said, "Greetings, Dean."

A smile appeared on Ouyang Shang's face, "In the future, be mindful when sparring with others, especially when you're using the sword hilt to knock someone out."

Ye Chen: "..."

It seemed Ouyang Shang knew about the time Ye Chen knocked out his precious granddaughter, Ouyang Xiaoling.

Feeling somewhat guilty.

After all, during this time, Ouyang Xiaoling had helped him several times.

Ouyang Shang said, "There's news from Demon Suppression Valley requesting more personnel from Cangxing Martial Arts Academy. Arrangements are to be made tomorrow.

Ye Chen, don't you still have one opportunity to enter the Pure Origin Secret Realm? Go and use it to enhance your strength, as we will rely on you in the upcoming battle with the Celestial Sword Sect."

"Yes, Dean."

"Alright, then head over right away."

With that, Ouyang Shang waved a hand, a gentle force enveloping Ye Chen, allowing him to rise up and fly toward the direction of the Pure Origin Secret Realm within Cangxing Martial Arts Academy.

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