Chapter 359: Cao Youqian – Junior Brother Ye, the Future Is Yours!
The smoke cleared.
Cao Youqian stood there completely unharmed, towering with an imposing stance. He said faintly, "Put more strength into it, I can still take it."
A flash of shock appeared in Lin Ping'an's eyes, but he quickly swung a second sword, then a third…
Soon, seven strikes fell in succession. Cao Youqian remained in his original posture, without the slightest wound, not even a speck of dust clinging to him.
"Impossible… this is absolutely impossible. How can you be this strong?"
Lin Ping'an muttered, his body trembling uncontrollably.
"Are you finished?"
Cao Youqian asked calmly.
Clenching his teeth, Lin Ping'an shouted angrily, "You're pretending. I refuse to believe you are completely unscathed!"
Cao Youqian shook his head. "It seems your mind is still unclear. Now, I will show you my true strength."
As he spoke, he slowly lowered his hands and casually punched forward.
The heavens and earth changed color with that punch.
"The True Meaning of Fist Dao!"
"He actually comprehended the True Meaning of Fist Dao!"
…
Among the spectators, even those who were well-versed could not remain seated. They rose to their feet in shock.
The disciples of Wendao Academy stood dumbstruck, their faces frozen as a single thought filled their minds—Senior Brother Cao is truly powerful!
Clang!
At the sight of that punch, the sword slipped from Lin Ping'an's hand and clattered to the ground. That single strike shattered his Dao heart, leaving him without even the thought of resisting for the rest of his life.
At the very instant the punch was about to land, the fist aura vanished. The terrifying True Meaning of Fist Dao dissipated into nothing.
Lin Ping'an's face was drenched in sweat, pale and stricken. Even though he had survived countless life-and-death battles in the Killing Grounds, this time he felt certain that he would be killed by a single punch.
When the fist aura disappeared, he felt as if his soul had been ripped from his body.
"Why didn't you kill me?"
He voiced the doubt in his heart. In his impression, Cao Youqian was the disgrace of Wendao Academy, ruthless to his enemies without mercy.
"Why would I kill you? Leaving aside the fact that you are my junior brother, the matter between us was always a misunderstanding. You are simply trapped by the obsessions in your heart."
Cao Youqian paused, then continued, "Your Seven Kill Sword Intent is already perfected. Taking the final step to complete mastery is only a matter of time. Sealing King will be your beginning, and reaching Half-Saint will not be difficult.
As Holy Son of Wendao Academy, I naturally would not kill a future Half-Saint of our academy over a few words."
These words changed the impression of everyone present.
The Dean smiled at Chu Feng. "Xiaofeng, it seems what you've taught Qian'er goes beyond supreme techniques—it includes lessons in character as well."
Chu Feng smiled. "The Dean flatters me. Qian'er was never bad at heart, he was simply lost in the past, which led to many foolish deeds. Now he understands the weight of his responsibility."
"Indeed."
The Dean nodded, satisfied. He had been ready to intervene, but unexpectedly the boy had stayed his hand at the final moment.
Lin Ping'an never expected Cao Youqian to say such words. He muttered, "Was it truly my fault all along?"
Cao Youqian patted his shoulder. "Who does not err in youth? To recognize mistakes and correct them—nothing could be greater. Work hard, the future is yours. One day you will surely become a great sage renowned across the world."
"This disciple will remember the Holy Son's teachings."
Lin Ping'an, thoroughly convinced this time, retrieved his sword, bowed deeply to Cao Youqian, and turned to leave.
No one regarded Lin Ping'an as a mere clown. That display of the Seven Kill Sword alone had filled many with dread.
But what impressed everyone most was still Cao Youqian.
From the crowd, someone suddenly shouted, "Holy Son Cao, mighty and invincible!"
At once, the entire ceremony resounded with thunderous cheers.\
With Lin Ping'an's departure, the Holy Son Ceremony finally came to a close.
The names of Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian became even more resounding than before. If even the Peerless Tyrant Fist had grasped the True Meaning of Fist Dao, then how terrifying must the Invincible Sword be?
While the entire world was still abuzz discussing Wendao Academy's Holy Son Ceremony—
Nie Xiuyuan and several senior brothers were already taking their leave from Chu Feng.
This time, even Bai Qian and Chen Qianqian, the two young girls, decided to accompany Nie Xiuyuan in seeking vengeance.
Before parting, Chu Feng spoke to them. "The same old rule—if you cannot win, bring out your master's name. Do not, on account of momentary pride, throw away your lives."
"We will remember Master's teaching," they replied in unison.
"Good."
Chu Feng smiled. "Go, and remember to have some fun."
The group departed Miaomiao Mountain one after another, leaving only Chu Feng, Bing Yan, and Great Sage Jinchi behind.
"Brother, I plan to go into seclusion with my adoptive father for a few days. I won't disturb your dual cultivation."
Great Sage Jinchi was perceptive. With no young disciples left on Miaomiao Mountain, he might as well go find joy in sparring with the Nine Chiefs.
"Go on."
Chu Feng waved dismissively, his face full of disdain.
With a whoosh, Great Sage Jinchi disappeared. Seeing this, Chu Feng wrapped an arm around Bing Yan and walked toward the rear mountain, ready to enjoy their rare time together.
In Wendao City, within the City Lord's Mansion—
Qin Yun watched his master and several martial uncles changing their appearances, his face puzzled.
"Master, what are we going to do? Why can't we reveal our true faces?"
Ye Beixuan smiled. "You don't need to change. It's mainly us—our names carry too much weight. If we scare off Senior Brother Nie's enemies, we'd be forced to chase them across the world."
Qin Yun asked curiously, "Master, what sort of opponents does Senior Uncle Nie face?"
"Just two Sealed Kings. Senior Brother Nie alone can handle them. The reason we're going is to deal with the forces behind those two brats."
Ye Beixuan spoke casually, as if two Sealed Kings were beneath his notice.
Qin Yun wanted to say: Master, you're only at Path Union, so how can you look down on Sealed Kings?
But remembering his master's lineage, he swallowed the words. At least he too was a disciple of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute.
Moments later, everyone had finished disguising themselves. Xiao Chen shed his usual black robes, donning the attire of a refined noble son, a look that matched his proud bearing.
Cao Youqian assumed the appearance he once had during his time in the Alchemy Institute.
Seeing his brothers ready, Nie Xiuyuan spoke. "Then let us depart."
"Good!"
Together, they went to the City Lord's teleportation array and slipped away without a trace…
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