Chapter 12
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Chapter 12: Disappointment, Despair!
In the Guanxuan Hall.
Ye Tianming sat cross-legged on the ground, his hands folded on his legs. He was silently practicing the “Tianming Formula.” The “Tianming Formula” had just been created and still had many imperfections. His current task was to perfect this Tianming Formula.
According to his current calculations, the first part of the “Tianming Formula” would at most allow him to reach the Great Calamity Realm. To continue advancing, he must perfect the “Tianming Formula.”
His greatest frustration now was that he had never seen other advanced cultivation techniques, so he had nothing to reference. He had originally thought that after coming to Guanxuan Academy, he could learn about other cultivation techniques, but he hadn’t expected all these events to occur.
The small tower didn’t disturb Ye Tianming. Regarding Ye Tianming’s creation of a cultivation technique, it naturally supported him. If this little guy really created an invincible cultivation technique, whose achievement would it be? Naturally, it would be Tower Master’s… at least half of it would be its.
If this guy changed the name of the Tianming Formula to: Tianming Small Tower Formula… that would be even more perfect.
Thinking of this, its blood immediately boiled with excitement.
Of course, it realized that to make this guy willingly change the name, it naturally had to contribute something. So, it began to guide this little guy at crucial moments.
After the small tower helped improve a detail of the technique, Ye Tianming was immediately shocked, “Tower Ancestor, you are so proficient in the way of cultivation.”
The small tower laughed, “I’m like you, although my strength is very weak, I’ve read many books, so I know a thing or two about cultivation.”
Ye Tianming said, “Tower Ancestor, let’s create this technique together. If we succeed in the future, let’s name it after both of us, calling it the ‘Tianming Tower Ancestor Formula,’ okay?”
The small tower was delighted inside, exclaiming that this kid was on the right track, but outwardly said, “Little guy, your Tower Ancestor is indifferent to fame and fortune. I’ve never cared about these empty titles… Of course, if you insist on naming it this way, Tower Ancestor won’t stop you.”
Ye Tianming had somewhat understood the Tower Ancestor’s personality. Obviously, this Tower Ancestor cared about face. It seemed that he would need to flatter it more in the future.
Thus, with the Tower Ancestor’s guidance, the progress of his technique suddenly accelerated.
By evening, Zhou Qing suddenly walked in. He looked at Ye Tianming, “Young Master Ye, the academy’s vice-principal Yuan Qi wants to talk with you, what do you…”
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 in.”
Zhou Qing nodded, “Alright.”
Soon, Yuan Qi walked in.
Zhou Qing didn’t leave. After the previous incident, he was truly afraid. What if this little guy really did something desperate? Then things would truly be irreparable.
The Grand Elder walked up to Ye Tianming and smiled, “Young Master Ye, I am the academy’s vice-principal Yuan Qi. You can call me Elder Yuan.”
Ye Tianming looked at him without speaking.
Yuan Qi said, “Young Master Ye, do you know why they sent me?”
Ye Tianming shook his head, “I don’t know.”
Yuan Qi smiled, “Because I wasn’t involved in this special recruitment quota matter. Even if Qingzhou conducts an internal investigation, as long as you don’t die here, I won’t be affected at all.”
Ye Tianming said, “Elder Yuan wants to tell me that you have a clear conscience toward me, or rather, you are completely impartial?”
Yuan Qi smiled, “You’re smarter than I imagined. I’ll be frank with you, I’m not representing the academy this time, but the Xiao family.”
Ye Tianming said, “It seems the academy doesn’t plan to severely punish those involved elders and the Xiao family.”
Yuan Qi turned to look at Zhou Qing. Zhou Qing said, “Elder Yuan, rest assured, no one will be eavesdropping here.”
He had just secretly checked Ye Tianming’s storage ring with his divine sense and found no recording device inside.
Ye Tianming looked at Zhou Qing again. Clearly, this Qingzhou Guanxuan Guard commander was one of their people.
Yuan Qi nodded and said, “Young Master Ye, I’ll get straight to the point. Because many elders are involved this time, the academy absolutely cannot investigate itself. If it did, the entire Qingzhou Academy would immediately fall into chaos, as many, many people would be implicated. It would also affect the future of the principal and the leaders of various departments. So, even without the Xiao family, the academy wouldn’t stand on your side. That’s the reality.”
Ye Tianming remained silent.
Seeing that Ye Tianming didn’t have a strong reaction, Yuan Qi continued, “Even if, taking a huge step back, the academy really stood on your side, it’s unlikely they could do anything to the Xiao family. First, Qingzhou Academy doesn’t have the authority to directly deal with the Xiao family. To move against such a behemoth, Qingzhou Academy simply doesn’t have the capability. Second, the Xiao family’s connections and power far exceed your imagination. Until now, there’s been no movement from the Guanxuan Realm, which means the Xiao family has already handled things up and down. Do you understand what I mean?”
Ye Tianming smiled, “Since Yuan Qi has spoken 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 thirty Small Calamity Pills and twenty Great Calamity Pills, plus 300,000 spirit crystals. This is the Xiao family’s offer. The academy also has a condition for you: as long as you don’t leave the academy during your three years of study, the academy can guarantee your safety and is willing to provide you with certain resources to help you cultivate better…”
Ye Tianming looked at Yuan Qi, “Elder Yuan, do you believe these words yourself?”
Yuan Qi shook his head, “I don’t believe it. They’re not killing you now solely because of the Guanxuan Dao’s influence. Once the public opinion impact from Guanxuan Dao is gone, the Xiao family will kill you immediately to eliminate future trouble.”
Ye Tianming said, “Then does Elder Yuan think I will accept this condition?”
Yuan Qi looked at him, “You now have two paths. The first path is suicide. Once you commit suicide, both the Xiao family and Qingzhou Guanxuan Academy will suffer. All those involved, even if they don’t die, will face severe punishment. Even those who survive will completely lose their political future. Even for the Xiao family, they will suffer a heavy blow, but for their entire family, they certainly won’t face extinction. The worst case would just be exile…”
Ye Tianming remained silent.
Yuan Qi continued, “The second path is to accept their conditions. Although it’s also a dead end, there’s actually hope.”
Ye Tianming stared at him without speaking.
Yuan Qi said, “This hope is that you must find a backer within a year, or even half a year—a very, very powerful mentor. With this mentor supporting you, the Xiao family might spare you. Of course, you and I both know that in the current situation, it’s difficult to find such a mentor… But, anything is possible, isn’t it?”
Ye Tianming said, “What if I don’t agree to reconcile?”
Yuan Qi looked at him, “Then it’s mutual destruction. Of course, I know you might not fear death, but let me tell you directly, the Xiao family’s powerful experts have already gone to Qingzhou City.”
Ye Tianming stared intently at Yuan Qi, his left hand tightly gripping the Xingdao sword.
Yuan Qi said, “The Xiao family didn’t say it explicitly, but I know their intention. If you choose mutual destruction, they will immediately execute all members of your Ye family. After all, it’s already mutual destruction, so they don’t fear adding one more crime…”
Ye Tianming turned to look at Zhou Qing. Zhou Qing said softly, “Young Master Ye, while you’re alive, we will protect the Ye family’s safety.”
Obviously, once you die, no one will protect the Ye family’s safety.
Ye Tianming suddenly laughed, “Good, good, good. What a Guanxuan Academy, what noble families and powers… I’ve truly witnessed your methods.”
Zhou Qing remained silent.
He naturally had to stand with the academy and the Xiao family because he knew clearly that Ye Tianming couldn’t fight against Qingzhou Guanxuan Academy and the Xiao family. Moreover, Ye Tianming couldn’t do anything to him, Zhou Qing, but Qingzhou Academy and the Xiao family could influence his future.
Between the academy, the Xiao family, and a lowest-tier family, anyone with a functioning brain 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 Xingdao sword. He had read many, many books, but at this moment, he realized that no matter how many books he had read, they were useless when facing this dark world.
Disappointment!
Despair!
Ordinary people facing these powers only feel deep despair.
These people are unimaginably vicious!
Ye Tianming suddenly opened his eyes. He looked at Yuan Qi, his eyes full of madness, “I know that even if I surrender, ultimately, you won’t spare me, nor will you spare my Ye family. Since that’s the case, I’ll fight to the death with you all…”
With that, he directly began burning his physical body and soul. At the same time, he drew the Xingdao sword, ready to fight to the death with them.
Rather than being played to death by these people later in a pathetic manner, it’s better to die gloriously now.
Damn it!
Just at this moment, a graceful figure suddenly rushed into the hall. Just as Ye Tianming was about to strike with his sword, a pure white jade hand grabbed his.
Ye Tianming looked at the person in front of him and was stunned.
Standing before him was a woman, none other than Nan Ling Zhao.
Nan Ling Zhao looked at him, “If you dare to die, do you dare to follow me to the Guanxuan Realm to petition the emperor?”
Ye Tianming looked at her, “I dare.”
Nan Ling Zhao smiled charmingly. She held Ye Tianming’s hand and said, “Come, I’ll take you to the Guanxuan Realm to petition the emperor.”
Saying this, she pulled Ye Tianming toward the outside.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Qi’s face changed again. He hurriedly gave Zhou Qing a look. Zhou Qing immediately stepped forward, “Miss…”
Nan Ling Zhao glanced at him, “Get lost.”
Boom!
A terrifying aura swept out, instantly pinning Zhou Qing in place. Zhou Qing was greatly shocked.
Nan Ling Zhao suddenly looked up at the sky and shouted angrily, “Come forth!”
Boom!
In the world, countless powerful auras suddenly arrived through the void. Soon, thousands of top Guanxuan Guard experts appeared in this world.
A middle-aged man in armor came directly to Ye Tianming and Nan Ling Zhao. He bowed deeply to Nan Ling Zhao, “Panzhou Guanxuan Guard Commander Hu Pan greets Lord Zhao.”
Almost simultaneously, another armored man broke through space and arrived before Ye Tianming and Nan Ling Zhao. He also bowed deeply, “Yongzhou Guanxuan Guard Commander Liu Yan greets Lord Zhao.”
Nan Ling Zhao glanced at Zhou Qing and others in the distance, “Commander Liu, Commander Hu, I’ve called you two from across provinces because I don’t trust anyone in Qingzhou. Please escort the two of us.”
The two immediately cupped their fists, “We swear to protect Lord and Young Master Ye with our lives.”
Nan Ling Zhao turned to look at Ye Tianming, “Come, sister will take you to seek justice.”
After speaking, she pulled Ye Tianming toward the outside, her eyes filled with killing intent, “Whoever dares to stop me, I’ll kill their entire family!!”