Chapter 14

Qin Wentian stood there, looking at Bai Qiuxue, a sharpness lurking in his eyes, the sharpness of a young man.

If it weren't for breaking through to the sixth level of Body Tempering, Qin Wentian would have found it difficult to make the drum sound eight times. An ordinary sixth-level Body Tempering practitioner possesses the strength of thirty-six oxen. Qin Wentian, with his tyrannical Heavenly Hammer Star Soul and the convergence of fierce star energy, could unleash twice the power of an ordinary sixth-level Body Tempering practitioner with one punch. With the enhancement of the Dragon Subduing Fist, his strength reached the terrifying power of eighty oxen, equivalent to the impact of eighty oxen. How terrifying was that?

Qin Wentian just looked at Bai Qiuxue without saying a word. The Heavenly Hammer Star Soul floating above his head was more convincing than any words. The eight drum sounds just now were more powerful than any words.

He, Qin Wentian, had shown Bai Qiuxue with his actions who was unworthy of whom.

Bai Qiuxue was now somewhat numb. When the eight drum sounds and the Heavenly Hammer Star Soul bloomed, she couldn't believe it was real. Qin Wentian was more talented and more monstrous than her.

Today, the major forces of the imperial city and the four major martial academies of Chu Capital had gathered. The Bai family wanted to use this opportunity to announce Bai Qiuxue's talent to the people of Tianyong City and to lead Bai Qiuxue into the Imperial Star Academy, telling everyone that she, Bai Qiuxue, was not someone Qin Wentian could match. Qin Wentian was merely trying to climb the social ladder.

If Qin Wentian were still the waste who couldn't cultivate, then everything the Bai family hoped for would come true. Everyone would think that Qin Wentian didn't even have the qualifications to carry Bai Qiuxue's shoes, let alone marry her. That would be an insult to Bai Qiuxue.

The Qin family and Qin Wentian, wanting to attach themselves to the Bai family and Bai Qiuxue, was a dream of a fool, unrealistic.

Unfortunately, the reality was much more spectacular than imagined. Now, who dared to say Qin Wentian was unworthy of Bai Qiuxue? With his over nine-star star energy talent, communicating with the third heaven's star, and the eight drum sounds, who could rival him?

"Qin Wentian, you hid your cultivation, truly cunning," Bai Qingsong said coldly, staring at Qin Wentian. Now that the situation was irreparable, regret was useless. He could only cling to the Ye family. Even if Qin Wentian had extraordinary talent, he believed Bai Qiuxue wouldn't fall far behind, and the Ye family was a vast force.

Qin Wentian looked up at Bai Qingsong, speechless. Bai Qingsong's dark heart made him imagine Qin Wentian as a deeply scheming person, which was laughable.

"Seven days ago, I helped guide Bai Qiuxue to communicate with the stars of the ninth heaven, allowing her to communicate with the third heaven's martial destiny star and condense a star soul. Overnight, Bai Qiuxue became a genius who shocked the Chu Kingdom. I was very happy to be able to help her."

"However, I never dreamed that from that day on, your attitude towards me would completely change. You had me confined, but I still thought that on your birthday, which is today, I would communicate with the martial destiny star and condense a star soul to make you happy. I never dreamed that the Bai Uncle, who was always kind to me, would bring people to kill me."

"The purpose of killing me was just to please the Ye family. Because of the relationship between the Qin Manor and the Ye family, Bai Uncle wanted to kill me to show your stance, and of course, to pave the way for Bai Qiuxue to marry Ye Wuque."

"I never imagined that Bai Uncle, with whom I had lived for three years, would be so despicable and dark. I condensed my star soul in advance, practiced day and night, escaped from the Bai family, and came here today. Bai Qiuxue said I hid my cultivation of heaven and earth energy, and you thought I was cunning and secretly cultivated. How absurd."

Qin Wentian slowly spoke, revealing the truth to everyone. The image of the young man seemed to grow taller, and the halo of the star soul seemed brighter. Compared to Qin Wentian, the light around Bai Qiuxue dimmed.

The Bai family was too despicable.

"Wentian, how has the Qin Manor treated the Bai family over the past three years? Everyone in Tianyong City has seen it. With what they are doing now, do we still need to doubt their despicable nature? Even if you are honest, they will still judge you with their dark hearts."

On the viewing platform, Qin Chuan took over from Qin Wentian. He slowly walked down to the martial arts arena and continued, "Such a family, such despicable people, it is laughable that I, Qin Chuan, agreed to let my son marry into their family. This is my mistake. Bai Qiuxue, what does she have to match my son Qin Wentian?"

As he spoke, a powerful aura erupted from Qin Chuan. In an instant, fierce energy surged around him, dominating the void.

Qin Chuan waved his hand, and the fierce energy converged into a large sword, slashing down onto the martial arts arena. The crowd's hearts trembled violently as the large sword swept across the arena.

"Three years ago, I almost made a big mistake by agreeing to the marriage contract with the Bai family. Today, I, Qin Chuan, declare to Tianyong City that this marriage is off. Bai Qiuxue, you shall not set foot in the Qin Manor."

The void was silent. Today, who was breaking off the engagement with whom?

The victor takes all, and talent proves everything. The Qin Manor's decision to break off the engagement was straightforward and honest. Who could say anything? If Qin Wentian still couldn't cultivate, with Bai Qiuxue's astonishing talent, the Bai family's decision to break off the engagement, who would dare to question it?

Bai Qiuxue's face twisted with anger. Today, she was supposed to showcase her genius and let everyone know that Qin Wentian was unworthy of her. However, Qin Wentian's talent had taken everything in the opposite direction. Qin Chuan's words were a great humiliation to her.

Moreover, just now, Mo Shang, because of Qin Wentian, had rejected her, Bai Qiuxue.

Today was supposed to be the day she shone, but it had become the day she suffered a great humiliation. All because of a person she wanted to humiliate, who had surpassed her.

"Qin Wentian!" Bai Qiuxue spat out a word, her cold gaze fixed on Qin Wentian, so icy.

"The humiliation you gave me today, I will return to you tenfold," Bai Qiuxue's voice was bone-chilling, her gaze resolute. She never imagined that the most glorious day would become the most humiliating day.

"The humiliation I gave you?" Qin Wentian laughed and said, "Your family treated me like this, and you still have the nerve to say such things. All the humiliation you suffered was what you wanted to inflict on me. Now, you are suffering it yourself. If not for your family's actions, today's events would have made your family even more brilliant."

Everyone fell silent. Qin Wentian was right. The humiliation Bai Qiuxue suffered was what the Bai family wanted to do to Qin Wentian. Because of Qin Wentian's brilliance, the Bai family had reaped what they sowed.

Qin Wentian still stared at Bai Qiuxue, closed his eyes, and said, "From now on, I have no more feelings for you or the Bai family. If you humiliate or anger me again, I will return it tenfold!"

"Get out!" Qin Wentian roared, the sound waves rolling and fiercely striking Bai Qiuxue's face, making her feel a burning sensation. The word "get out" was like a slap, more powerful than the "get out" she had said to Qin Wentian.

Staring at Qin Wentian, Bai Qiuxue fell silent for a moment, then said, "I, Bai Qiuxue, agree to the conditions of the Imperial Academy and am willing to join the Chu Kingdom Imperial Academy."

Xing Feng, hearing Bai Qiuxue's words, was not as excited as expected. He coldly glanced at Tang Lin beside him, making Tang Lin's face turn pale. They had successfully obtained Bai Qiuxue, which should have made them ecstatic, as they had come for her.

However, witnessing a more monstrous existence, and one who was an enemy of Bai Qiuxue, had dampened their excitement.

"Tang Lin, you did a good job," Xing Feng said softly, making Tang Lin's heart tremble. Xing Feng knew that Tang Lin must have offended Qin Wentian. If he tried to compete with the Imperial Star Academy for talent, he had no hope. He could only settle for Bai Qiuxue, otherwise, he would lose a genius.

Bai Qiuxue, seeing that Xing Feng and Tang Lin did not show any welcoming expressions and were whispering, felt even more humiliated.

"Bai Qiuxue, welcome to the Imperial Academy. Next spring, the Imperial Academy will officially recruit students from all directions. You can come to register with this token," Xing Feng's hand trembled, and a golden token flew toward Bai Qiuxue. She caught it, and saw the imperial characters engraved on it, dragon and phoenix dancing, extremely majestic.

"Qin Wentian, the road ahead is long," Bai Qiuxue clutched the Imperial Academy token, determined to wash away today's humiliation.

"Qin Wentian, our Divine Wind Academy offers you double the conditions of Bai Qiuxue."

"My Seven Stars Martial Academy also offers the same," the representatives of the Divine Wind Academy and Seven Stars Martial Academy said, showing their high regard for Qin Wentian, double that of Bai Qiuxue. Today, Qin Wentian's name would spread throughout Tianyong City.

"Qin Wentian, the Imperial Star Academy makes no promises. The name 'Imperial Star Academy' is the best promise," Mo Shang said calmly, confident that the name 'Imperial Star Academy' represented everything.

The crowd, hearing Mo Shang's solemn words, felt a chill. The Imperial Star Academy was extraordinary.

However, Qin Wentian's gaze turned to the Divine Wind Academy and Seven Stars Martial Academy, making Mo Shang's expression tighten, and he felt frustrated. His words should have been effective against a young man like Qin Wentian.

"No, I can't let a genius slip away," Mo Shang muttered, then said solemnly, "Of course, if you have any requirements, just tell me. I will provide whatever I can, and it won't be worse than the other martial academies."

"Uh..." The crowd was stunned, and even Qin Wentian was taken aback, then laughed. Mo Shang was indeed interesting, but Qin Wentian still bowed to the Divine Wind Academy and Seven Stars Martial Academy.

"Qin Wentian, just name your conditions, and I'll agree to them!" Mo Shang's feigned expression collapsed, and he looked at Qin Wentian pitifully. He couldn't let him go, even if it meant losing face.

"..." The crowd was speechless, looking at Mo Shang's expression. Was this the same Mo Shang who had said the Imperial Star Academy was the best promise? What a mess!

"Qin Wentian, thank you for the Divine Wind Academy and Seven Stars Martial Academy's favor!" Qin Wentian's words made Mo Shang's heart leap to his throat.

"However, I, a junior, still choose the Imperial Star Academy," Qin Wentian said, then looked up with a smile. The Divine Wind Academy and Seven Stars Martial Academy felt disappointed but understood Qin Wentian's choice, thinking, "This person is not only exceptionally talented but also humble and upright, far surpassing Bai Qiuxue. He will surely become a great talent in the future."

"Indeed, we hope you become a great power," the representatives of the two major forces blessed Qin Wentian.

"Thank you," Qin Wentian thanked them, then looked at Mo Shang, who rolled his eyes and muttered, "Brat, you'll have a hard time when you get to the academy."

"Haha, I hope Brother Mo can guide this brat more," Qin Chuan laughed, knowing Mo Shang wasn't being malicious. Mo Shang also laughed. Today was too exhilarating. Though there were some small setbacks, it was quite interesting!