In the face of Huang Qinglan's aggressive approach.

Yuan Polu's neck veins bulged!

He's not afraid to fight!

Even without any level of cultivation, Yuan Polu is not afraid of a battle!

But if he loses.

It's not just his own face that's lost.

It's no big deal for him to be humiliated, but if he loses, it brings shame to the Lingwu System!

"From today onwards, I, Yuan Polu, renounce the Lingwu System!"

Yuan Polu's voice was incredibly deep and suppressed, and this decision brought him pain beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

Because his village had been attacked by spirit beasts, leaving him as the only survivor.

He had poured so much sweat into joining the Cangxing Martial Arts Academy and the Lingwu System.

Even though he had lost his cultivation, he still clung to a hope that one day, he could regain his strength!

But given today's situation, he had no other choice.

This is the last thing he could do for the Lingwu System.

Yuan Polu's words left the people of the Star Spirit System in shock.

Even many in the Star Spirit System frowned.

The conflicts between them and the Lingwu System have indeed been numerous lately, but...most people in the Star Spirit System have had a change of heart towards Ye Chen, thus releasing their grudges.

Now, with Meng Changtian and Huang Qinglan forcing the Lingwu System into this state, it's truly excessive.

Yet these people knew that even if they expressed opposition, it was useless.

There's still a small number who fully stand by Meng Changtian and follow his orders.

"Senior Brother, who allowed you to leave the Lingwu System?" Liu Meng'Er looked at Yuan Polu and said, "The teacher hasn't announced it, you can't just leave because you say so!"

Liu Meng'Er's eyes reddened as she knew why Yuan Polu made this decision.

But...

She would not allow it!

"Junior Sister..." Yuan Polu looked at Liu Meng'Er and shook his head, signaling her not to stop him.

Liu Meng'Er no longer looked at Yuan Polu, instead casting a glance at Huang Qinglan, then staring firmly at Meng Changtian and said, "Today, I will represent the Lingwu System and fight six matches!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Meng'Er leaped to the center of the Martial Arts Arena and shouted, "Huang Qinglan, come up and fight!"

Huang Qinglan sneered and said, "Liu Meng'Er, you should spar with the other five first, I'll play with you last."

"Lv Qi, go and spar with Liu Meng'Er of the Lingwu System first." Meng Changtian's face showed no change in expression as he spoke calmly.

Take it slow, stall until Ye Chen emerges from the Spirit Tower!

The people arranged to be on stage today are all elite disciples from the advanced class of the Star Spirit System, handpicked by Meng Changtian as his trusted aides.

With Meng Changtian's command, a male disciple from the advanced class of the Star Spirit System stepped out from the crowd and flew into the Martial Arts Arena, landing in front of Liu Meng'Er with a cold smile, "Liu Meng'Er, you and I joined the Cangxing Martial Arts Academy at the same time, and it's said that your Lingwu System's fusion technique is formidable. Today, I want to witness it with my own eyes. Please enlighten me."

......

Spirit Tower.

Ye Chen, completely unaware of the outside world's happenings, continued to cultivate his divine soul with the Thousand Spirits Technique, leveraging his soul to drive the growth of spiritual power, then nurturing three Extreme Celestial Spirit Seals.

He had broken through yesterday.

He spent a day stabilizing his cultivation at the level of a Tier Three Spirit Master.

Moments later.

Elder Bai Mei transmitted a message to Ye Chen.

"Time's up, come out quickly."

Ye Chen stopped the operation of the Thousand Spirits Technique, then opened his eyes, got up, and exited the Spirit Tower.

Outside the Spirit Tower.

It was almost noon by then.

The sky was gray, and gloomy.

Ye Chen walked up to Elder Bai Mei and bowed respectfully.

Elder Bai Mei raised his eyes, looking at Ye Chen and said, "I've told others you're constantly taking my Divine Acupoint Pill, work along with that and don't let it slip, otherwise, with your current situation, it would surely stir a commotion in the Spirit Master Realm."

Ye Chen understood Elder Bai Mei's meaning and cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you, Elder Bai Mei."

Elder Bai Mei nodded and asked, "Ye Chen, there's something I wish to ask you. If one day, you become a great master, for some special reasons, would you draw your sword against your friends and family?"

This question.

Was prompted by what Ouyang Shang had said yesterday.

Elder Bai Mei surmised that Ouyang Shang might have glimpsed a fragment of the future where Ye Chen draws his sword against those he knows.

Thus, Elder Bai Mei posed this question.

Ye Chen said, "Why would I draw my sword against friends and family?"

"Perhaps they did something wrong, or maybe they didn't do anything wrong."

"So, is there a possibility that it's me who's in the wrong?" Ye Chen queried.

Elder Bai Mei replied, "This is just a hypothetical question. I just want to know, what would you choose?"

Ye Chen said, "My pursuit of power is to protect everything I wish to guard—my family, my friends, including my dignity—so, unless those around me have done something wrong, no matter the reason, I would never draw my sword against them.

I'd rather have my sword break.

Than to draw it.

That is my choice."

A smile crept onto Elder Bai Mei's face.

What a sentiment, rather let the sword break than draw it!

Though the future is ever-changing, unpredictable, Elder Bai Mei was willing to believe that this quality in Ye Chen would remain constant.

"Go now, there are people waiting for you outside, and some matters await your attention." Elder Bai Mei said, concluding with, "The rules of Cangxing Martial Arts Academy are numerous, many constraints bind you, but this is a good thing, as these rules bind others too, so within Cangxing Martial Arts Academy, don't break the rules."

Ye Chen understood this last statement but didn't know why Elder Bai Mei said it.

With Elder Bai Mei waving him away, signaling to leave, Ye Chen refrained from further questions and departed.

As he left the confines of the Spirit Tower.

He noticed two people standing not far away.

They were familiar.

One of them was Jiang Tao, whom Ye Chen had once faced representing the junior class of the Star Spirit System here at the Spirit Tower's periphery on the path of the Extreme Spirit Master.

The other was his older brother, Jiang Tianhe.

Recalling Elder Bai Mei's reminder, Ye Chen knew someone awaited him — it turned out to be the two brothers.

Jiang Tianhe and Jiang Tao quickly approached Ye Chen.

Ye Chen's expression remained calm as he looked at them.

Given his current strength, to crush the Tier Three Spirit Master Jiang Tianhe was an effortless task, so whatever these brothers intended, Ye Chen didn't take it to heart.

Standing before Ye Chen, Jiang Tianhe and Jiang Tao exchanged glances, spotting the shock in each other's eyes!

How short a time had passed since their last confrontation with Ye Chen?

The two brothers, standing before Ye Chen, found themselves enveloped in an invisible pressure!

Jiang Tianhe quickly steadied himself and said, "Ye Chen, the Star Spirit System and Lingwu System are engaged in a sparring session — your senior brothers and sisters are in the Martial Arts Arena facing off against the Star Spirit System."

Ye Chen's originally calm demeanor shifted as a flash of coldness flickered in his eyes, and his presence grew even more intense.

Jiang Tao's face turned instantly pale.

Jiang Tianhe bit his tongue to stay clearheaded and continued, "Ye Chen, I bear no ill will, I'm merely carrying out orders to notify you. Now that I've fulfilled Vice Dean Meng's directive, I have a personal message to convey.

I hope you won't go to the Martial Arts Arena.

If you don't, your senior brothers and sisters will finish their matches, concluding this sparring session.

But if you go, things will worsen dramatically.

This spar was initiated precisely with you in mind.

Regardless of the class level — junior, intermediate, or advanced — anyone can step in.

Vice Dean Meng selected a group of top-level and high-level Tier Four Spirit Masters from the advanced class of the Star Spirit System, all waiting for your appearance. Additionally, a stronger Tier Four Earth Seal Spirit Master, Huang Qinglan, also awaits you.

The best course is to concede now for the sake of future calm!"

Looking at Jiang Tianhe, Ye Chen felt a twinge of surprise.

Jiang Tianhe took a deep breath and said, "I did hold hostility towards you before, but it originated only from your humiliation of the Star Spirit System, nothing else.

At Feijian Martial Arts Hall, representing Cangxing Martial Arts Academy, you vehemently defeated members of the Celestial Sword Sect, standing up for our academy, which also encompasses the Star Spirit System, so I respect you as a true man.

It's not just me.

Many in the Star Spirit System share this sentiment.

Not everyone in the Star Spirit System is your enemy."

Ye Chen retracted the palpable aura from his demeanor, nodded, then started walking towards the Martial Arts Arena.

Jiang Tianhe shouted, "Ye Chen, don't be reckless!"

Ye Chen responded calmly, "My senior brothers and sisters are over there, I must go."

This is the dignity of the Lingwu System; it cannot be desecrated!

The backbone of the Lingwu System cannot be broken by anyone!

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