Chapter 20

Qin Wentian left the Star River Guild feeling quite depressed. He still wanted to see if the mystic patterns he had engraved could be used to forge mystic weapons, but he was unexpectedly forced out early. However, he at least understood the process of forging, which was quite helpful to him. In the future, if there were suitable conditions like those in the Forge Hall, he could forge on his own.

When he returned to the Qin Family Manor on horseback, it was already dusk. This time, he came to the main gate, wanting to see how things were outside the manor.

Qin Wentian stopped at a distance from the Qin Family Manor. He saw a group of armored knights had already surrounded half of the manor.

"Are they really going to make a move against the Qin Family?" Qin Wentian's expression was not good. Seeing Qin Chuan and others there, he spurred his horse forward.

The people surrounding the Qin Family Manor did not stop Qin Wentian when they saw him, allowing him to join Qin Chuan and the others.

"Wentian, you go into the manor first," Qin Chuan said to Qin Wentian when he saw him approach.

"There's no avoiding it. The first batch of candidates has been selected, and Qin Wentian is one of them. Commander Wu is almost here," Commander Leng Ying of the Silver Feather Knights sneered. The person he was waiting for was almost here, and he was not in a hurry.

Qin Wentian walked up to Qin Yao, his expression questioning.

"Do you remember what that old man from the Ye Family said after the last academy assessment? The Divine General Academy's people are almost here. You, I, Qin Shang, and Qin Zhi, they want to take us away first," Qin Yao's expression was not good. Qin Wentian immediately recalled the last assessment when Ye Mo said the emperor 'graciously' allowed the talented people of the Qin Family to cultivate at the Divine General Academy, but in reality, it was to strictly control them.

Now, they were about to enforce it.

"Commander Wu's name is Wu Xiuluo, and his methods are extremely ruthless and his strength formidable," Qin Yao added. Wu Xiuluo of the Divine General Academy was well-known in all the major martial academies in the Imperial City.

"If the Ye Family truly understands the Qin Family, they would know the Qin Family will never hand over anyone. If Wu Xiuluo comes, it's not just for the four of us," Qin Wentian said softly, making everyone feel heavy. The reason they had not made a move yet was that they were wary of the last hidden force of the Qin Family, the Martial King Guards.

On the distant road, the sunset stretched the shadows of a group of figures. A troop of iron cavalry swept through a gust of wind, slowly entering everyone's field of vision. In the front were two people: a middle-aged man, very dark, with a gaze that gave a sinister and ruthless feeling, and beside him was a youth of about sixteen or seventeen, with sharp eyes that seemed like a wild beast, making people feel a sense of danger.

"Wu Xiuluo, and his disciple, Ye Lang from the Ye Family," Qin Yao said, looking at the two in front. "Ye Lang changed his name after awakening the Wolf Star Soul. He is Ye Wuque's cousin and cultivates at the Divine General Academy. Although young, he is extremely ruthless, at the peak of the Body Tempering stage, with explosive strength, and has killed people who just entered the Meridian Stage."

"Qin Chuan," Wu Xiuluo's icy voice rang out, his gaze looking at the Qin Family crowd. "The emperor has bestowed a favor on the Qin Family. Qin Yao, Qin Wentian, Qin Shang, and Qin Zhi, you four can follow me to the Divine General Academy to cultivate."

"Qin Chuan thanks the emperor for his great favor, but the Qin Family has its own arrangements for the cultivation of the younger generation. We won't trouble Commander Wu," Qin Chuan responded calmly.

Wu Xiuluo's lips curled into a mocking smile. Then, the youth beside him spurred his horse forward, pointing at Qin Chuan. "Old man, don't be so arrogant. My master is being polite to you, don't think you're someone important. Your Qin Family's group of trash should kneel and thank us for the opportunity to enter the Divine General Academy."

"Ridiculous!" The Qin Family people showed anger. This young man dared to point at Qin Chuan and insult him, which was too outrageous.

"Is the Ye Family's offspring not disciplined?" Qin Chuan glanced at Ye Lang.

"Disciplined?" Ye Lang looked at the Qin Family people with a disdainful attitude. Even at his age of less than sixteen, his eyes already had a bloodthirsty beastly nature. He pointed at the people behind Qin Chuan and said, "The trash you Qin Family has disciplined, I can crush with one hand. Do you believe it?"

"Arrogant scoundrel, I'll see how you crush us." One of the Qin Family's younger generation could no longer tolerate Ye Lang's humiliation, shouted in anger, and rushed toward Ye Lang.

"Qin Mu, come back." Qin Chuan shouted, but Ye Lang's lips curled into a cruel smile. His body bent like a bow, like a wild beast, with a cold and fierce aura. Even his warhorse trembled and fell to the ground, foaming at the mouth.

"Buzz!" Ye Lang's body turned into a gray shadow and disappeared.

"Such incredible speed!"

"Roar!" A painful roar came, accompanied by the sound of bones breaking. Qin Mu's body was thrown back and fell to the ground, his bones shattered by the powerful force.

"Crack!" Ye Lang's foot stomped on the ground, creating a huge crack, showing his immense strength. His beast-like eyes stared at Qin Mu's body, and he pounced again, his hand turning into a claw, aiming for Qin Mu's head. This terrifying claw would definitely cause Qin Mu's head to explode.

The Qin Family people's faces changed, and many even closed their eyes. Qin Mu was one of the strongest in the Qin Family's younger generation, at the ninth level of the Body Tempering stage, yet he was defeated in one move. More infuriatingly, Ye Lang dared to kill.

"Ridiculous." Suddenly, Qin Chuan's hand caught Ye Lang's arm just as it was about to land on Qin Mu's head, his grip as steady as a mountain. Qin Mu, on the ground, was drenched in cold sweat, feeling a chill run down his spine.

Ye Lang raised his head, looking at Qin Chuan with disdain in his beast-like eyes. "If the young ones can't handle it, the old ones step in?"

As he spoke, Ye Lang pulled back his arm and walked a few steps in front of the Qin Family people. "Do you want me to discipline these trash for you? If one isn't enough, they can all come together."

Qin Chuan was angry but sighed inwardly. Although he had lived in Tianyong City for a long time, he was well aware of the dynamics in the Imperial City. Not to mention Ye Wuque, several of the Ye Family's young people were unmatched by the Qin Family's younger generation, not just because of talent, but also because of the vast gap in cultivation resources between the declining Qin Family and the glorious Ye Family.

"Arrogant, too arrogant." The Qin Family people's faces were grim. Qin Yao couldn't help but say, "Ye Lang, you are too arrogant!"

Ye Lang's gaze fell on Qin Yao, his eyes scanning her body, even lingering on her chest, showing a hint of lust, making Qin Yao's face turn pale.

"Qin Yao, although your talent is average, your appearance is quite charming. How about being my concubine?" Ye Lang said, making the Qin Family's young people extremely angry. Qin Yao was the pride of the Qin Family, one of the four beauties of Tianyong City, with outstanding looks and talent. Ye Lang dared to suggest making her a concubine.

Qin Yao took a step forward but was held back by Qin Wentian. Qin Wentian's eyes were fixed on Ye Lang. After entering cultivation, he had not truly released his strength and was eager to try.

"Sister, let me handle it." Qin Wentian gave Qin Yao a gentle smile.

"Wentian, Ye Lang's strength is terrifying, very terrifying." Qin Yao shook her head. Although Qin Wentian was talented, he had only recently entered cultivation and was no match for the ruthless Ye Lang.

"I'm afraid Sister's hands will get dirty dealing with this scum." Qin Wentian still smiled, pinching Qin Yao's cheek, making her pause and glare at him. This guy still had the nerve to joke around at such a time, but she understood Qin Wentian. He always acted carefree, as if nothing bothered him, but being with him was very comforting.

"Be careful." Qin Yao said.

"Don't worry." Qin Wentian scratched his head and walked out, looking at Ye Lang's ruthless eyes. Ye Lang was about his age but was definitely a ruthless and arrogant person, looking down on everyone.

"Qin Wentian." Ye Lang's eyes had a mocking and cold look. "I will cripple the hand that touched Qin Yao."

"I've heard you are at the peak of the Body Tempering stage. Although I am only at the sixth level, I want to see how you will cripple my hand," Qin Wentian said calmly.

"I will suppress my strength to the sixth level of the Body Tempering stage to show you how weak the so-called geniuses of the Qin Family are," Ye Lang's eyes flashed, and he pounced like a wolf running through the wilderness, the wind howling fiercely.

Ye Lang's sharp claws aimed for Qin Wentian's head, his tendons and bones making a cracking sound. The Heavenly Wolf Claw glowed with a dark light. He had indeed suppressed his strength, but it was still terrifying.

Seeing Ye Lang suppress his strength, Qin Wentian's eyes turned cold, his demeanor completely different from before, exuding a dangerous and domineering aura. The star power in his body spun wildly, surging into his arm.

"Bang!" Qin Wentian stepped forward, his arm sweeping out like a soaring dragon, looking down on everything.

The cold Heavenly Wolf Claw and the Dragon Subduing Fist collided, making a terrifying sound. Ye Lang let out a low, fierce roar, feeling his claws about to shatter, his eyes flashing with extreme danger.

"You dare to deceive me." Ye Lang's body was violently shaken, his blood surging, and he roared. This power was not that of the sixth level of the Body Tempering stage. Ye Lang's aura exploded, his body making a crackling sound. He retreated a few steps under Qin Wentian's force but was now even more dangerous, gathering strength.

The wind howled, and when Ye Lang pounced again, the terrifying cold aura made the air oppressive. Qin Wentian felt the entire world filled with cold, as if a pack of wolves were about to devour him.

"Such a strong aura." Qin Wentian sighed inwardly. This power was enough to crush him, but the star power in his body gathered even more fiercely, like a storm in his star meridians. All the star power stored in his body was squeezed out, surging into his arm. At this moment, Qin Wentian felt an endless surge of strength.