Chapter 15

Inside the Guanxuan Hall.

Ye Tianming sat cross-legged on the ground, his hands resting on his knees. He silently practiced the "Tianming Decision," which had just been created and still had many imperfections. His current task was to perfect this decision.

According to his current estimation, the upper part of the "Tianming Decision" could only allow him to reach the Great Tribulation Realm. To continue advancing, he needed to perfect the "Tianming Decision."

His greatest concern was that he had never seen other high-level cultivation techniques and had no reference. He originally thought that after coming to the Guanxuan Academy, he could see other cultivation techniques, but unexpected events occurred.

The small tower did not disturb Ye Tianming. It naturally supported his creation of the technique. If this young man really created an invincible technique, whose achievement would it be? Naturally, it would be the tower's... at least half of it.

If this guy changed the name of the "Tianming Decision" to "Tianming Small Tower Decision"... that would be even better.

Thinking of this, it suddenly felt a surge of excitement.

Of course, it realized that to make this guy willingly change the name, it had to put in some effort. Thus, it began to guide the young man at critical moments.

When the small tower helped improve a detail of the technique, Ye Tianming was greatly shocked, "Ancestor Tower, you are so proficient in cultivation."

The small tower laughed, "I'm like you, although my strength is very weak, I have read many books, so I have a slight understanding of cultivation."

Ye Tianming said, "Ancestor Tower, let's create this technique together. If it succeeds in the future, we can name it 'Tianming Ancestor Tower Decision,' what do you think?"

The small tower was delighted inside but said, "Young man, I am very indifferent to fame and fortune. I don't care about these empty names... of course, if you insist on naming it this way, Ancestor Tower won't stop you."

Ye Tianming had some understanding of Ancestor Tower's character. Clearly, this Ancestor Tower was quite vain, so he would have to flatter it more in the future.

Thus, with Ancestor Tower's help, the progress of the technique accelerated rapidly.

By evening, Zhou Qing suddenly walked in. He looked at Ye Tianming, "Young Master Ye, Deputy Head of the Academy Yuan Qi wants to talk to you. What do you think..."

Ye Tianming said, "Can I not talk to him?"

Zhou Qing said, "He said he comes with sincerity."

Ye Tianming gave Zhou Qing a deep look, "Then let him come in."

Zhou Qing nodded, "Alright."

Soon, Yuan Qi walked in.

Zhou Qing did not leave. After the previous incident, he was truly afraid. If this young man really couldn't handle it, things would get out of control.

The Grand Elder walked up to Ye Tianming and smiled, "Young Master Ye, I am Deputy Head of the Academy Yuan Qi. You can call me Elder Yuan."

Ye Tianming looked at him but said nothing.

Yuan Qi said, "Young Master Ye, do you know why they sent me here?"

Ye Tianming shook his head, "I don't know."

Yuan Qi smiled, "Because I did not participate in the special admission quota. Even if Qingzhou investigates itself, as long as you don't die here, I won't be affected."

Ye Tianming said, "Elder Yuan, are you trying to tell me that you have a clear conscience, or that you are completely impartial?"

Yuan Qi smiled, "You are even smarter than I thought. I'll be honest with you, this time I represent not the Academy, but the Xiao Family."

Ye Tianming said, "It seems the Academy does not intend to severely punish the involved elders and the Xiao Family."

Yuan Qi turned to Zhou Qing, who said, "Elder Yuan, rest assured, no one will eavesdrop here."

He had already secretly checked Ye Tianming's storage ring with his divine sense and found no recording device.

Ye Tianming looked at Zhou Qing again. Clearly, this leader of the Qingzhou Guanxuan Guard was one of them.

Yuan Qi nodded, "Young Master Ye, I'll be straightforward. Because many elders are involved, the Academy cannot investigate itself. If it did, the entire Qingzhou Academy would be in chaos, as many people would be implicated, affecting the future of the Head and the heads of various departments. Even without the Xiao Family, the Academy would not stand on your side. This is the reality."

Ye Tianming was silent.

Seeing that Ye Tianming did not react strongly, Yuan Qi continued, "Even if the Academy really stood on your side, it would be unlikely to move the Xiao Family. First, the Qingzhou Academy does not have the authority to directly deal with the Xiao Family. To move such a massive entity, the Qingzhou Academy lacks the capability. Second, the Xiao Family's connections and influence far exceed your imagination. Even now, there has been no movement from the Guanxuan World, meaning they have already smoothed things over. Do you understand what I mean?"

Ye Tianming laughed, "With Yuan Qi speaking so clearly, how could I not understand?"

Yuan Qi looked at Ye Tianming, "Now, let me tell you the conditions the Xiao Family offers. First, they are willing to give you thirty Lesser Tribulation Pills, twenty Greater Tribulation Pills, and thirty million spirit crystals. This is the condition the Xiao Family offers. The Academy also offers you a condition: as long as you stay in the Academy for the next three years, the Academy will ensure your safety and provide you with resources to help you cultivate better..."

Ye Tianming looked at Yuan Qi, "Elder Yuan, do you believe this yourself?"

Yuan Qi shook his head, "I don't believe it. They are not killing you now only because of the Guanxuan Dao. Once the public opinion from the Guanxuan Dao fades, the Xiao Family will kill you to eliminate any future threats."

Ye Tianming said, "So, Elder Yuan, do you think I will accept this condition?"

Yuan Qi looked at him, "You have two options. The first is to commit suicide. Once you do, both the Xiao Family and the Qingzhou Guanxuan Academy will suffer. All involved will be severely punished, and even if they survive, they will lose their political future. Even the Xiao Family will suffer, but they won't be exterminated. The worst-case scenario is exile..."

Ye Tianming was silent.

Yuan Qi continued, "The second option is to accept their conditions. Although it is a dead end, there is still hope."

Ye Tianming stared at him, saying nothing.

Yuan Qi said, "This hope is that you must find a powerful mentor within a year, or even half a year. This mentor must be very powerful and support you. If so, the Xiao Family might let you off. Of course, we both know that it's very difficult to find such a mentor in this situation... but everything is possible, isn't it?"

Ye Tianming said, "What if I refuse to reconcile?"

Yuan Qi looked at him, "Then it will be a fight to the death. I know you might not fear death, but let me be clear, the strong from the Xiao Family are already heading to Qingzhou City."

Ye Tianming stared at Yuan Qi, his left hand tightly gripping the Dao Sword.

Yuan Qi said, "The Xiao Family hasn't said it explicitly, but I know their intention. If you choose to fight to the death, they will immediately execute all members of your Ye family. Since it's a fight to the death, they won't mind adding another crime..."

Ye Tianming turned to Zhou Qing, who said in a low voice, "Young Master Ye, as long as you are alive, we will protect your Ye family."

Clearly, once you die, no one will protect your Ye family.

Ye Tianming suddenly laughed, "Very well, very well, what a fine Guanxuan Academy, what a fine noble family... I have seen your methods."

Zhou Qing was silent.

He naturally had to stand with the Academy and the Xiao Family because he knew Ye Tianming could not compete with the Qingzhou Guanxuan Academy and the Xiao Family. Moreover, Ye Tianming could not harm him, but the Academy and the Xiao Family could affect his future.

Between the Academy, the Xiao Family, and a minor family, anyone with a clear mind would know which side to choose.

Yuan Qi stared at Ye Tianming, "Young Master Ye, you must make a choice."

Ye Tianming slowly closed his eyes, his left hand tightly gripping the Dao Sword. He had read many books, but at this moment, he realized that no matter how many books he read, they were useless in the face of this dark world...

Disappointment!

Despair!

Ordinary people face these nobles with deep despair.

These people are unimaginably evil!

Ye Tianming suddenly opened his eyes, looking at Yuan Qi with madness, "I know that even if I surrender, you will not let me or my Ye family live. Since that's the case, I will fight to the death with you..."

With that, he burned his flesh and soul, and at the same time, he drew the Dao Sword, ready to fight to the death...

Rather than being played with by these people in the future, he would rather die gloriously now.

To hell with it!

Just then, a figure suddenly rushed into the hall. As Ye Tianming was about to strike, a white hand grabbed his.

Ye Tianming looked at the person in front of him, stunned.

In front of him stood a woman, Nan Lingzhao.

Nan Lingzhao looked at him, "You dare to die, do you dare to go with me to the Guanxuan World to file a complaint?"

Ye Tianming looked at her, "I dare."

Nan Lingzhao smiled, "Let's go, I'll take you to the Guanxuan World to file a complaint."

Saying that, she pulled Ye Tianming and walked out.

Yuan Qi's face changed, and he gave Zhou Qing a signal. Zhou Qing immediately stepped forward, "Young lady..."

Nan Lingzhao glanced at him, "Get lost."

Boom!

A terrifying aura swept out, instantly pinning Zhou Qing to the spot, shocking him.

Nan Lingzhao suddenly looked up at the sky and roared, "Someone!"

Boom...

Suddenly, countless powerful auras broke through the air, and soon, thousands of top Guanxuan Guard members appeared in the sky.

A middle-aged man in armor came directly to Ye Tianming and Nan Lingzhao, bowing deeply, "Panzhou Guanxuan Guard Commander Hu Pan greets Lady Zhao."

Almost simultaneously, another man in armor broke through the space to stand before Ye Tianming and Nan Lingzhao, also bowing deeply, "Yongzhou Guanxuan Guard Commander Liu Yan greets Lady Zhao."

Nan Lingzhao glanced at the distant Zhou Qing and others, "Commander Liu, Commander Hu, I have called you two from other provinces because I don't trust anyone in Qingzhou. Please protect us on this journey."

The two immediately saluted, "We swear to protect Lady and Young Master Ye with our lives."

Nan Lingzhao turned to Ye Tianming, "Let's go, I'll take you to seek justice."

Saying that, she pulled Ye Tianming out, her eyes filled with killing intent, "Whoever dares to stop me, I'll kill their entire family!!"

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