Chapter 2

Tianyuan City.

The capital of the Tianyuan Empire, where noble families and sects are scattered.

And the Ye family is one of the four major clans in Tianyuan City, with extremely formidable strength.

"Is it the day for the Ye family to test their strength today?"

"Yes, by the way, Ye Qiubai is also participating, right?"

"This Ye Qiubai is truly unfortunate. Initially, he mistakenly entered the forbidden area of the Sword Saint's inheritance and was attacked by supreme sword qi. Although he managed to survive, he lost all his cultivation, his meridians were destroyed, and his talent plummeted."

"Ye Qiubai, who was once the number one genius in Tianyuan City, has now fallen to such a state, truly a cause for sighs."

"Yes... Ye Qiubai's personality is too straightforward. He offended many nobles back then. Now that he has lost all his cultivation, the Ye family has abandoned him. I wonder if he can get through this test..."

...

The Ye family.

In front of the ancestral hall.

Many people gathered below a high platform.

On the platform, there was a Heavenly Stone that could test one's talent and strength.

"Next, Ye Qiubai!"

Ye Qiubai, who was standing in a corner, holding a sword, silently stood up and slowly walked towards the Heavenly Stone.

People around looked at Ye Qiubai; some sighed in pity, while others wore mocking expressions.

After all, the higher one stands, the harder they fall when they tumble from the pedestal.

On the platform, three people were seated, with the head of the Ye family, Ye Qing, leading them. He is also Ye Qiubai's father.

Looking at Ye Qiubai, who was holding the sword in silence, Ye Qing sighed lightly. Why is his son's fate so bumpy?

Beside Ye Qing stood a woman in luxurious attire with a cold expression, watching the scene with indifference.

Approaching the Heavenly Stone.

An elder with a cold face said, "Ye Qiubai, place your hand on the Heavenly Stone."

Ye Qiubai glanced at the elder who used to greet him with a smile, then raised his head and looked up, his gaze landing on the cold woman, a hint of realization flashing in his eyes.

When they were young, the two were childhood sweethearts.

They practiced, explored treasures, and ate together.

After growing up, due to their matching backgrounds, the two families directly arranged a marriage.

But now, after losing all his cultivation, the marriage was annulled, and the marriage contract was destroyed.

The little girl he once knew has now become so unfamiliar.

Retracting his gaze, he placed his hand on the Heavenly Stone.

Soon, a faint light flickered on the Heavenly Stone.

The elder, seeing this, sneered, "Ye Qiubai, at the third level of Qi Condensation, with inferior talent."

"Indeed, Ye Qiubai must have known this himself. Why come to make a fool of himself?"

"Perhaps he is used to being a genius and is unwilling to become an ordinary person, so he wants to try again."

"However, Ye Qiubai has offended so many people in the past. He will not have an easy life in the future."

"Regardless, from now on, not only the Ye family... but the entire Tianyuan City will have no place for Ye Qiubai."

Ye Qing, watching the scene, had a very grim expression.

The woman seemed to have known the result from the beginning and said nothing, turning to leave.

She came here just to verify whether Ye Qiubai had truly lost all his cultivation.

Hearing the ridicule around him, Ye Qiubai couldn't help but give a bitter smile.

Yes.

He no longer has a place in the Ye family.

The Ye family is one of the four major clans in the Tianyuan Empire, a top noble family.

How could they accept a useless person who has lost all his cultivation?

This would be a disgrace if it were known!

Looking at the sword in his arms, his gaze fell on the back of the woman who was leaving.

Suddenly, as if he had come to a realization, he called out loudly, "Father, I will leave the Ye family today and travel alone. I hope Father agrees!"

Staying in the Ye family would only bring him humiliation and trouble his father. It would be better to go out and explore on his own, perhaps finding some opportunities.

Ye Qing naturally understood Ye Qiubai's thoughts and could only sigh, "Have you thought it through?"

Ye Qiubai's eyes were resolute, and he nodded. Only by going out and seeking opportunities could he have a chance to recover his cultivation!

Although the chance was so small, almost impossible...

Seeing this, Ye Qing could only nod. As the head of the family, he had no choice. It was better to let his son explore on his own than to let him stay in the Ye family and be humiliated.

Moreover, how could the elders allow a person who has lost all his cultivation to remain in the Ye family?

Ye Qiubai bowed and turned to leave the Ye family.

...

After leaving Tianyuan City, there was a dense forest.

In the forest, Ye Qiubai suddenly stopped, looking at the three black-clothed men in front of him. He seemed to have guessed this and remained calm, smiling, "You finally couldn't hold back after following me for so long?"

The grudges from the past have finally erupted.

One of them laughed, "Ye Qiubai, if you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?"

Ye Qiubai smiled and said, "Even if time could be reversed, I would still do it."

As he spoke, he already held a jade pendant in his hand.

He knew someone would come to kill him, but that didn't mean he would be unprepared!

"However, I would like to ask who is so eager to see me dead."

Just after leaving Tianyuan City, killers followed him. Although he no longer had his former status, he was still the son of the head of the Ye family.

This shows how much they hate him.

The black-clothed man sneered, "What can you do even if you know? You won't have the chance to take revenge anyway."

"Besides, you have offended so many people in recent years. What's the point of asking?"

"That's not necessarily true..."

Ye Qiubai tightened his grip on the jade pendant.

This was the only thing he brought out from the Sword Saint's inheritance site, containing an array formation. Once released, the three men would not be able to resist it.

However, with his current strength, he might not be able to withstand the backlash of the array formation. But now, he had no other choice.

"Since that's the case..."

The leader raised his sword and slashed at Ye Qiubai!

The sword blade glowed with sword qi, the power sweeping over Ye Qiubai!

The opponent didn't intend to hold back, attacking with full force, aiming for a one-hit kill!

Ye Qiubai's face tightened, just as he was about to throw the jade pendant, a figure in a green robe appeared in front of him.

A finger extended, and the sword stopped at the tip of the green-robed man's finger, unable to advance any further!

The sword qi, striking the finger, seemed to vanish like a stone in the sea, without any movement!

"You can't let them kill him. If he dies, where will I find a disciple?"

"Who are you?"

The black-clothed men were shocked and immediately drew back their swords.

"I?" The green-robed man shook his head and pointed his finger.

Instantly, two of the men had a blood hole in their foreheads.

The remaining one was already stunned.

The green-robed man looked at Ye Qiubai behind him and smiled, "The remaining one, do you want to ask who wants to kill you?"