Guan Yue's brain was working nervously at this moment, while Gao Yuxin was also trying to help him think of a way out. He watched as Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian pulled out a shining dagger, grinning as he approached Guan Yue. Guan Yue's hands were bound by the Academy Guard Team's special ropes, and he began to sweat, his face turning pale. His eyes expressed sorrow and anger: "Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian, I regret it. If I had put in more effort a year ago in the Arena, it should be you struggling on the hospital bed now."
Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian laughed happily: "You can only blame yourself for being blind at that time and not seeing my true potential. I, Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian, am a person of destiny, with aspirations that soar beyond the clouds. How could you little sparrows understand the ambitions of a swan? There is no such thing as regret in this world; just wait and see my glorious journey."
"Wait, I want to ask you, what do you plan to do with me now? Aren't you afraid of the Grand Historian Vice Dean investigating your responsibility?" Guan Yue shouted urgently because Gao Yuxin had just informed him that if he could hold on for a little while longer, she would be able to concentrate the firepower of Peak Fire Sprite, and then they could take action. Guan Yue didn't know how long that little while was, but he had to buy time and not let Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian act against him immediately.
"Haha, dream on! The Grand Historian Vice Dean will find this place? You might as well give up on that thought. This is Xiahou Brother's repeatedly chosen location; no teacher would think to look here. I will slowly deal with you here, making you call out to the heavens without response and to the earth without answer. You will only be at my mercy in extreme pain. Just thinking about it excites me. So I can't hold back anymore; I want to act against you right away. Cry out, scream! Your sorrow is my joy!"
Guan Yue asked again: "What if the Dean asks about me? How will you explain?"
"Haha, do you really think the Dean remembers you? Do you really think you're that important? The Dean has long forgotten about you. He only cares about his disciples—Master Brother Lu Xiao, Sister He Bi, Second Brother Lu Tao—how could he possibly care about you? Even if I were to kill you right now, no one would question it. But I'm kind-hearted, so I won't kill you; I'll let you live on in misery, struggling for survival, worse than death. Do you understand?"
Zihongfang urged from the side: "Xuanyuan, he's stalling for time. Don't waste your breath; act immediately before it drags on." It turned out that Zihongfang had been accompanying Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian for the past year; she had gained his trust and successfully replaced Ouyang Shaohua in his heart. She was very satisfied being Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian's woman. With a woman's intuition, she sensed that Guan Yue's incessant chatter must have some scheme behind it.
Now she hardly spoke to Ouyang Shaohua or Naijia anymore.
Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian laughed again: "Xiao Fang, don't be afraid of him. Right now, Guan Yue is just a drowning dog; his life and death are completely in our hands—no one will come to save him. I'm giving him a chance to say everything he wants to say and get all his nonsense out so he can peacefully endure the endless suffering ahead. I am a benevolent person. There's no rush."
But suddenly Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian stabbed towards Guan Yue's chest: "This is the first stab for trying to take my woman." At this moment, Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian's expression was terrifying as if he wanted to swallow Guan Yue whole; that knife plunged deep into Guan Yue's chest, blood oozing from around the blade.
Ruo Yi laughed: "Boss, I've wanted to stab him twice for a long time; now I'll satisfy myself too. This dog has bullied me so many times; it's time for revenge."
"Haha, good! Everyone take turns stabbing him once; let's give him a bloody baptism first before discussing anything else."
Just as Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian and Ruo Yi were reveling in their triumph and boasting loudly, Guan Yue finally received a notification from Gao Yuxin: "Brother Guan, you can now use Peak Fire Sprite to burn through the ropes."
Guan Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief and lightly complained: "Why is this so difficult? Wasn't Peak Fire Sprite supposed to be fine?"
"Brother Guan, it was my fault. A few days ago, I used it for an experiment, and fortunately, it was successful. You will soon feel its power. Now you can counterattack. I know you have been holding back," Gao Yuxin's voice carried a hint of apology.
"Alright, that's all in the past now. I won't listen to him anymore. Let's act together," Guan Yue commanded.
"Yes, Brother Guan."
"Stop talking nonsense. What kind of righteous person are you? You're just an arrogant fool, and you all are ignorant little people. Watch me." Guan Yue suddenly erupted in anger. Just as Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian was taken aback, a green flame shot out from Guan Yue's hand, burning straight towards the ropes binding him. Under this force, Guan Yue's face changed color as he was scorched, but as the flames flickered, the ropes were severed.
Guan Yue jumped up, the bright red light on his forehead clearly visible to Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian.
"What? Guan Yue is also at the Attainment Realm?" Ruo Yi shouted loudly. His pig-like face surprisingly stretched wide in astonishment.
Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian finally reacted. He looked up and saw that indeed, it was the Attainment Realm. Upon witnessing Guan Yue's Martial Arts Aura manifesting, he realized that Guan Yue had harnessed Origin Energy and was about to attack. He immediately shouted, "Everyone, attack together! Guard the doors and windows! We cannot let him escape!"
Guan Yue laughed heartily: "Do you think I need to run in front of you? What a joke."
Guan Yue drew the Azure Dragon Yin-Yang Sword and lunged at Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian: "You are my defeated foe; even now, you cannot surpass me."
At that moment, Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian felt Guan Yue's Origin Energy surging even more fiercely. He couldn't understand why Guan Yue could surpass someone with his talent for cultivation. Could it be that Guan Yue was also a cultivation genius? He refused to believe it! He didn't believe anyone could surpass him. He charged at Guan Yue, determined to compete with him and reclaim his lost pride!
Fifteen-year-old Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian had already grasped his new Greatsword given by his family. It was an Imperial-Grade Weapon that had melded well with him after nearly a year of practice. Wielding this Greatsword, Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian exuded a fierce momentum, and the Vital Energy Fluctuation emanating from him was exceptionally pure.
Guan Yue gave Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian no chance; he knew that defeating him quickly would deal a heavier blow to his confidence. Therefore, Guan Yue infused Five Elements Will into his attack against Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian without dodging the Greatsword's strike but instead directly blocking it with his sword.
Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian felt a surge of joy: This kid is seeking death! He then channeled even more Origin Energy into his Greatsword, causing a distinct blue blade light to appear—this was Blade Qi! A blade of Qi several meters long formed on Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian's sword. He swung the Greatsword with Blade Qi towards Guan Yue fiercely, convinced that his Greatsword could overpower the long sword.
At that moment, Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian's followers surrounded them, attempting to take down Guan Yue together.
Guan Yue understood the importance of time; he hesitated no longer and engaged in a fierce confrontation with Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian.
The swords of the two clashed, and Guan Yue once again felt the overwhelming force he had experienced a year ago in the Arena: a tremendous power crashed down on him like five thunders, pushing him back towards the door. At the same time, Guan Yue took the opportunity to rush outside.
Zihongfang had the clearest view of the situation. She often heard Ouyang Shaohua talk about Guan Yue, and thanks to Ouyang Shaohua's explanations, she had gained enough understanding of him. She knew that once Guan Yue stepped through that door, he would be completely uncontrollable. Therefore, she immediately leaped forward to block the entrance, holding her sword tightly and keeping her eyes fixed on Guan Yue to prevent his escape.
Guan Yue looked at Zihongfang blocking the door and let out a light sigh. He then turned around and used Five Elements Will to punch a newcomer guarding the window out into the street, following suit as he dashed through the window.
As soon as Guan Yue burst out of the room, he flew toward where Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian was lying down, intending to control him.
However, a figure appeared beside Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian before Guan Yue could reach him. He glanced at Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian's injuries and said loudly, "Guan Yue, you are truly ruthless to have injured Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian like this. He hasn't recovered in a year. Your heart is truly cruel."
Hearing his voice, Guan Yue realized that this Wise Star Xiahou Xiong held Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian in high regard. Guan Yue couldn't help but sneer, "Cruel? Weren't you all planning to use this useless person against me? You don't think it's that simple to injure me, do you? Wise Star, how do you plan to deal with me next?"
Xiahou Xiong sensed the sarcasm in Guan Yue's tone, and his anger intensified. "Kid, don't think that just because you've defeated Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian you're invincible. Weren't you just captured too? Moreover, we have Inner Courtyard disciples here. You won't escape today."
"Xiahou Brother, he has a strange flame that can burn through ropes and bindings," Zihongfang interjected as she approached, carefully examining Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian's injuries while warning Xiahou Xiong. It seemed she was trying to explain something for Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian.
Guan Yue glanced at Zihongfang; he couldn't recall offending her in any way. Why was she treating him like this? Was it for Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian? Was this the power of love?
"Run? Why would I run? Am I supposed to run in my own academy?" Guan Yue felt Xiahou Xiong's intelligence was lacking; he assumed Guan Yue would definitely flee—such a foolish thought. He wanted justice! He wanted to save Sima Xiaosa and Huangfu Qingkong!
Xiahou Xiong coldly replied, "Guan Yue, don't you understand? Ever since the Dean announced that you would no longer be invited into the Inner Courtyard, Qilin Academy is no longer your academy. You have become the public enemy of all disciples."
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