The appearance of Chen Li and Shen Qingyue was like a thunderclap, suddenly resonating in everyone's hearts. The previously tense atmosphere instantly froze, becoming even more bizarre. All eyes converged on the two figures descending from the sky, filled with shock and complex emotions.
The crowd from the Imperial Academy, who had been at a disadvantage, felt a surge of excitement. As they watched Chen Li and Shen Qingyue return, joy spread across every face, sweeping away the despair and indignation that had lingered in their hearts. In its place was a sense of relief and hope. It was Chen Li and Shen Qingyue! They were back!
Although Chen Li and Shen Qingyue were the youngest, everyone had grown accustomed to their presence. Whenever they were around, surprises were always in store. Almost instantly, everyone surrounded the two in the center.
Instructor Lin Xuan's pale face relaxed significantly, a faint smile appearing at the corners of his mouth. "You two little ones, it's good that you're safe," he said, his voice slightly choked as he spoke.
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue looked at Lin Xuan, warmth flooding their hearts as if their very souls had softened.
"Teacher Lin Xuan, we just took a bit longer than expected. How did you get hurt?" Chen Li asked immediately upon meeting him, noticing Lin Xuan's disordered aura and pale complexion—clearly signs of internal injury.
The smiles on the faces of the Imperial Academy crowd froze at his words. Many glared hatefully at the people from Holy Spirit Palace, speaking through gritted teeth: "They said you two wouldn't make it out alive, that you would perish inside! When our instructor questioned them about their disregard for sect relations and why they didn't bring you out, a fight broke out. Chen Ming from Holy Spirit Palace used some strange artifact to ambush our instructor, resulting in him being injured by Leng Yue!"
A seventh-year senior sister spoke with indignation, her eyes blazing with fury. If it weren't for her lack of strength, she would have charged in to confront them already. This senior sister was named Chen Bingyan; she was fiery and straightforward, always saying what was on her mind. Though she was warm-hearted and kind, it was rare to see her lose her temper.
The fact that she could be driven to such a state speaks volumes about how despicable the people from the Holy Spirit Palace are!
Chen Li took out a talisman and handed it to his mentor, Lin Xuan, softly saying, "Teacher Lin Xuan, please heal your wounds first. We will settle our own scores!"
As he spoke, his cold gaze swept over the crowd surrounding the Holy Spirit Palace. Despite his young age, an icy killing intent radiated from him, sending chills down spines. His eyes were sharp as blades, and his once youthful face now appeared unusually stern, as if he had transformed into a different person.
An invisible pressure emanated from him, spreading through the air and making the surroundings feel as if they had frozen in place. It was a chilling aura forged from wandering between life and death, honed from a sea of corpses and blood, carrying a sense of impending doom.
At that moment, disciples from the Heavenly Dao Sect, Golden Sun Sect, and Holy Spirit Palace all felt an overwhelming weight pressing down on them, as if an invisible mountain was crushing their hearts, making it hard for them to breathe. Tension gripped their minds instantly.
In stark contrast to the Imperial Academy's side, the shock among the three factions had yet to dissipate. No one expected that Chen Li and Shen Qingyue were still alive!
How could this be possible?! Yue Shan's eyes widened as he stared at the two figures in disbelief. How did you manage to escape?
It was clear that Chen Li and Shen Qingyue had been trapped deep within Tai Xu Zhenzi's mysterious space; there was no way they could have survived!
Xiao Ling and Ye Qingyun from Heavenly Dao Sect, along with Li Xuanba and Li Tiangang from Golden Sun Sect, shared the same confusion. After all, they had personally experienced that place. Without a vessel like Chen Ming's, they would never have been able to leave.
You two really have some luck to escape like this!
Chen Ming's expression darkened as murderous intent surged in his eyes. He had thought that Chen Li and Shen Qingyue were doomed without a doubt but was shocked to see them appear before him once again!
Chen Li's gaze locked onto Chen Ming, a mocking smile curling at the corners of his mouth. "What's wrong? Disappointed to see us still alive?"
Hmph! Do you think this changes anything? Chen Ming snorted coldly, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. Even if you returned alive, it doesn't change the fact that you are like stray dogs! Today, all of you from the Imperial Academy will completely vanish from this realm!
Just based on you? Chen Li scoffed lightly, his eyes glinting with cold light. "Chen Ming, you should never have targeted our mentor and senior brothers and sisters!"
Mentor? Senior brothers and sisters? Chen Ming paused for a moment before a sinister smile spread across his face. Do you really think you can protect them all by yourself?
Whether I can protect them or not is something we can try! Especially you from the Holy Spirit Palace—if you harm my mentor, you will pay the price!
Chen Li's gaze was sharp, his tone chilling. The Heavenly Dao Sect and the Golden Sun Sect both wore expressions of indifference; he couldn't be bothered to provoke them. Chen Ming and Leng Yue had not only injured Lin Xuan but also harbored murderous intent against him. He would not hold back any longer.
Upon hearing this, Leng Yue burst into a series of mocking laughs, her plump face trembling slightly as the wrinkles danced across it. Her fox-like eyes glinted with a cruel, cold light. "Little Beasts, your mentor isn't even a match for this Elder. You, a mere waste, think you can make me pay any price? How delusional!"
"Who are you calling a little beast?!" Chen Bingyan's fury ignited as she pointed an accusing finger at Leng Yue. "You old hag, still living in a dream at your age? Have you looked at yourself? How dare you call our Junior Brother and little junior sister waste? Aren't you afraid the wind will blow your tongue away?"
Despite only being at the eighth level of the Innate Realm, Chen Bingyan spoke with such force that she showed no fear of Leng Yue, a Mystic Boundary expert.
"Impudent!" Leng Yue's expression darkened, a flash of murderous intent crossing her eyes as an overwhelming pressure descended upon them.
"What? Do you still want to make a move?" Chen Li's voice turned icy, filled with hostility.
The members of the Holy Spirit Palace stood arrogantly, especially with Chen Ming's exceptional talent; at such a young age, he had already reached the ninth level of the Innate Realm and had obtained half of Tai Xu Zhenzi's treasures. Their arrogance soared to new heights.
Now they didn't even bother to pretend anymore. Even if he chose not to intervene, it was likely that the Holy Spirit Palace would not let things rest easily!
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