Chapter 1390 Not Yet Complete

"Ding!"

Ye Yuan pointed with his sword, sending Qin Shao's longsword flying.

"Ye Yuan, what do you mean? If I want to die, can you stop me?" Qin Shao roared at Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan said calmly, "Can't you even endure this small setback? The Tongtian Realm is vast; there are countless young geniuses stronger than you and me. If everyone acted like you, a thousand lives wouldn't be enough. The path of martial arts is difficult; who knows what will happen until the very end? To speak lightly of life and death is the act of a coward. I know what you will face in the future. Only by enduring enough slander can you earn enough praise. I have said all I have to say. Life and death are your own affairs. Whether to live or die, you decide."

With that, Ye Yuan turned and left.

Qin Shao trembled all over, clearly in the midst of a fierce inner struggle.

He walked slowly to his longsword, grasped the hilt, but remained motionless for a long time.

After who knows how long, the arena was already empty. He finally picked up his sword and left dejectedly.

A figure blocked his path.

"You are weak! A failure has no reason to live in this world." Qin Tian's cold voice came over.

Qin Shao did not look at him, only said calmly, "Living takes more courage! I... want to become strong!"

"The weak are always weak! The path of the strong is always forward, but you have run aground!" said Qin Tian.

Qin Shao slowly raised his head, looked directly into Qin Tian's eyes, and said calmly, "One day, I will surpass you!"

Qin Tian smiled faintly. "That day will never come. You... take care of yourself!"

Watching Qin Tian leave, Qin Shao's gaze was unprecedentedly determined.

For the first time in his life, he dared to look Qin Tian straight in the eye.

Qin Shao had never been so eager to defeat Qin Tian!

He fought for the Qin family, only to be called a "waste."

He wanted to show the Qin family that their choice was wrong!

...

At the Qin residence, Qin Nantian was furious.

"That waste didn't even commit suicide! In my opinion, he colluded with that Ye Yuan!" Qin Nantian roared.

Wang Song quickly said, "Uncle Qin, that's not impossible! Otherwise, why would they set this three-year agreement? They probably planned it long ago to embarrass the Qin family! Qin Shao thinks his talent is no less than Brother Qin Tian's and resents the unfair distribution of family resources. It's not impossible that he holds a grudge!"

In the eyes of a petty person, others' thoughts are naturally also sordid.

Wang Song seized this opportunity to add insult to injury.

But his words were indeed persuasive, especially the latter part.

Qin Nantian's expression changed, and his face turned livid with anger.

He said coldly, "From today on, immediately cut off all resource supply to Qin Shao, and exile his parents to Wuxiang City! An ingrate who bites the hand that feeds him, wasting all the resources the Qin family spent to nurture him!"

Qin Tian's eyes flickered, but he said nothing.

Wang Song added, "Uncle Qin, this Ye Yuan is indeed a troublesome character. If we let him grow, no one may be able to control him in the future!"

Qin Nantian nodded in agreement.

Regardless of whether Qin Shao was an ingrate, Ye Yuan's move, Star Severing, had amazed everyone.

Including him, Qin Nantian!

Before today, the number one genius of Wumeng Royal City was his son, Qin Tian.

But after today, that title might change hands!

Qin Nantian gritted his teeth and said, "This Ye Yuan must die!"

Wang Song thought for a moment and said, "To kill Ye Yuan, the Hundred City Trial is the best opportunity! Otherwise, we'll have to wait until he enters the inner academy and goes out on missions. But by then, who knows how much stronger Ye Yuan will have become."

After watching this battle, Qin Nantian only felt humiliated, but Wang Song was scared out of his wits.

Wang Song was close to the Qin family and knew Qin Shao's strength well.

Ye Yuan had taken only five years to surpass Qin Shao completely.

Once he broke through to the Kuangtian Divine Realm, dealing with Wang Song would be a piece of cake.

Qin Nantian's eyes lit up. "You reminded me! In a few years, it will be time for the Hundred City Trial again. This is the best time to kill that brat! But for now, put Ye Yuan aside. Tell the Qin family disciples in the academy not to cause trouble for Ye Yuan in the coming years. The conflict between the Qin family and Ye Yuan has been the talk of the town these past two years; any move will be noticed. I'll handle this. You may go!"

...

In recent years, Ye Yuan had risen to fame.

After defeating Qin Shao, Ye Yuan's reputation soared, making him a hot topic in Wumeng Academy.

It wasn't unprecedented for a top contender to be dethroned.

But it was the first time in history that it happened so quickly in this cohort.

"Who would have thought that this Ye Yuan not only has a deep background but also such strong strength!"

"That move Star Severing was absolutely incredible! Even through the formation, I could feel its power!"

"One sword strike overpowered two signature academy techniques. Do you think this move might be included as the seventh signature technique of the academy?"

"Very likely! Once it becomes the seventh signature technique, Ye Yuan will probably become the youngest member of the Hall of Fame in Wumeng Royal City's history!"

...

At this moment, before Ye Yuan sat a very wise old man.

This old man was no ordinary person; he was the right-hand man of the Wumeng City Lord and the actual helmsman of Wumeng Academy, Wen Yiyang!

The Wumeng City Lord was only the nominal head of the academy and usually did not involve himself in its affairs.

And this Wen Yiyang was the one responsible for the academy's operations.

"Ye Yuan, I noticed you during the entrance examination! You have great potential!" Wen Yiyang said.

Ye Yuan smiled. "Thank you for the compliment, Headmaster!"

Wen Yiyang was slightly taken aback, surprised by Ye Yuan's equanimity in the face of praise.

Ordinary students would be beside themselves with excitement upon receiving such commendation from him.

But Ye Yuan showed no sign of excitement.

Wen Yiyang realized that Ye Yuan's creation of Star Severing was no accident.

"Heh, that move Star Severing—did you comprehend it from the Sword Tomb?" Wen Yiyang did not beat around the bush and asked directly.

"Yes, after five years of hard meditation on the first and second floors of the Sword Tomb, I finally created this martial technique, naming it the Chaos Creation Sword Art! Star Severing is the first move. However, it is not yet complete," Ye Yuan said.

Wen Yiyang's gaze sharpened. "Not yet complete?"

A single sword strike that overpowered two signature academy techniques, and it was still an incomplete version.

Once this move was completed, how powerful would it be?

Ye Yuan nodded. "The Sword Tomb is indeed an excellent place for sword comprehension, profound and extensive. After five years of hard meditation, I have only reached the second floor. There is still a considerable distance from the Great Perfection of the First Heaven of the Sword Dao."