In reality.
Ye Qiubai's ability to kill Tian Pin was due to multiple factors.
First, Tian Pin had underestimated his opponent!
Second, no one could have anticipated that specific sword strike!
Third, the Sword Dao contained within the Qingyun Sword did not exist in this world where the Heavenly Dao had collapsed!
This led to Tian Pin's defeat.
And his demise...
However, in the eyes of many, Ye Qiubai was merely an individual in the early stage of the Qi Sea Realm.
Even if he were a once-in-ten-thousand genius, he was merely a genius who had not yet fully matured.
But what about Tian Pin?
He was in the middle stage of the Qianyuan Realm, ranked 29th on the Four Regions Martial Rankings!
He was a renowned powerhouse in the Northern Region, and indeed across all four regions!
The gap between them was like a massive canyon.
To be slain by someone in the Qi Sea Realm?
Then, what would happen after Ye Qiubai reached the Qianyuan Realm?
To what extent would his actual strength rise?
No one could imagine it.
And no one dared to think in that direction!
By now, having drawn the Qingyun Sword, Ye Qiubai was suffering from a violent backlash.
His spiritual energy was completely exhausted, not a single drop remaining.
He began to descend slowly from mid-air.
Watching this scene, the Sixth Prince and Fan Jingrao did not hesitate for a moment to strike!
They moved with thunderous force to slay Ye Qiubai!
To strangle such a prodigy in his cradle!
Otherwise, once Ye Qiubai grew, they would be the ones to suffer.
Watching this, the Ye Family Ancestor was powerless to stop them.
The power of his ancestral lineage had dissipated; now, he too had entered a state of backlash.
He was fundamentally unable to stop Fan Jingrao!
He could only watch helplessly as the Imperial Guards and Fan Jingrao rushed toward Ye Qiubai!
Is this the end?
For such a genius to fall like this is truly a pity...
The Ye Family would likely be erased from Tianyuan City as well.
Just as the Ancestor thought this.
A flash of silver appeared!
Ye Qiubai's body suddenly vanished!
Everyone was stunned!
The Sixth Prince's face was filled with panic.
Ye Qiubai had actually escaped?
Then, killing him later would be difficult.
With the strength of their Tianyuan Dynasty, wanting to demand someone from the Dao Seclusion Academy?
That was nothing but a pipe dream!
But if Ye Qiubai were allowed to grow?
That would be nothing less than a slow death!
At this thought, the Sixth Prince lost his composure!
Fan Jingrao also failed to react in time.
Who could have rescued the man so silently right under his nose?
Only those in the top ten of the Martial Rankings could achieve such a feat.
But who among the top ten had a connection with Ye Qiubai?
Fan Jingrao thought for a moment.
There was only one person.
The number one sword cultivator of the Northern Region, Yun Jing!
Only he would have the possibility to save Ye Qiubai without Fan Jingrao noticing!
"Enshrined Official Fan, what should we do now?"
The Sixth Prince's expression was anxious.
Seeing this, Fan Jingrao's eyes held undisguised contempt as he said indifferently, "Don't be anxious. Return to the palace first."
The Sixth Prince naturally saw Fan Jingrao's attitude, but facing a powerhouse of the Martial Rankings, he could say nothing.
The group returned to the palace.
If Ye Qiubai were here, he would have recognized him.
The First Prince, Huang Tianming, was prominently present within this palace!
Huang Tianming took a light sip of tea. Seeing them return in such a disheveled state, he asked, "Failed?"
There seemed to be no surprise in his tone.
As if it were expected.
Fan Jingrao nodded and said, "That is correct. Tian Pin fought to the death."
"Oh?"
This was something Huang Tianming had not expected.
For Tian Pin, a powerhouse of the Martial Rankings, to actually be killed?
"But it is for the best."
Huang Tianming set down his teacup, revealing a mysterious smile as he looked at Fan Jingrao. "Tell me, since Ye Qiubai killed an Enshrined Official of our dynasty, shouldn't our dynasty demand justice?"
Fan Jingrao froze, then nodded.
Huang Tianming stood up and continued, "The Dao Seclusion Academy also says that the world is governed by a single principle: Reason.
It shouldn't be too much to ask that I demand they hand over Ye Qiubai, right?"
A sudden chill ran down Fan Jingrao's spine.
He had already guessed Huang Tianming's intention.
Previously, Huang Tianming had only sent him and Tian Pin to the Ye Family to lie in wait for Ye Qiubai.
He had not deployed all the forces he had brought along, clearly for this very purpose!
After all, Ye Qiubai was a student of the Dao Seclusion Academy.
Previously, he had even received support from the Northern Region's Dao Seclusion Academy.
If they killed Ye Qiubai without a valid reason, the Dao Seclusion Academy would become a problem.
It might even draw the attention of the Central Region's Main Academy!
This could cause immense losses to the Sunset Dynasty!
But now, since Ye Qiubai had killed a dynasty official, they naturally had a reason!
They had a righteous cause!
Huang Tianming intended to use Tian Pin's death to make his point!
Huang Tianming clapped his hands and said, "Alright, let's set out. Everyone, march toward the Southern Region's Dao Seclusion Academy."
After speaking, he bowed slightly toward the Sovereign of Tianyuan sitting in the primary seat. "I have disturbed the Sovereign."
The Sovereign of Tianyuan stared at Huang Tianming and sighed inwardly.
This boy's schemes were incredibly deep.
And he possessed a ruthless heart that viewed all living things as mere straw dogs.
With such a person, the Sunset Dynasty would likely continue to flourish.
Thinking of this, the Sovereign of Tianyuan said, "Take the Imperial Guards with you."
At this moment, the Sovereign of Tianyuan had decided to tie the fate of the Sunset Dynasty completely to his own.
Huang Tianming was happy to see this and smiled, "Then I thank the Sovereign."
...
On the other side.
Yun Ming had brought Ye Qiubai back to the thatched cottage.
Indeed, the one who had saved Ye Qiubai earlier was Yun Ming.
In fact, he had been in the shadows all along.
As for why he hadn't acted sooner.
It was to squeeze out Ye Qiubai's potential in a life-or-death situation.
And the potential Ye Qiubai had unleashed had clearly shocked Yun Ming!
A Qi Sea Realm cultivator killing a Qianyuan Realm cultivator.
Though it involved trickery, it was still a display of strength.
Lu Changsheng walked over, the relaxed ease gone from his face.
With a hint of anger, he asked in a heavy voice, "What happened?"
At that moment, Hong Ying's aura erupted as she broke through to the Qianyuan Realm!
She had awakened from the Heavenly Human Realm.
Seeing Ye Qiubai's condition, she also walked over, her eyes filled with killing intent!
"Who did this?"
As the Master asked, Yun Ming immediately recounted the events.
Lu Changsheng took a look and understood Ye Qiubai's condition.
"The backlash from forcibly pulling out the Qingyun Sword, combined with exhausted spiritual energy, has caused him to fall unconscious. It is not a major issue."
He fished two medicinal pills from his storage ring and stuffed them into Ye Qiubai's mouth.
Then, with a flick of his finger, a surge of inexhaustible vitality enveloped Ye Qiubai.
He was repairing his body!
Hong Ying was startled by this sight.
Yun Ming also exclaimed, "Life Force?"
To be precise, the Dao of Life!
Soon, Ye Qiubai's body returned to its original state; now, he only needed to wake up.
Holding her long spear, Hong Ying said coldly, "I will head to the Tianyuan Dynasty first."
"Wait, there is no need to go."
Lu Changsheng looked toward the horizon and said calmly, "They are already coming."
In the distant sky.
Rows of dark, armored Imperial Guards were approaching.
Behind the guards were ships pulled by two flood dragons!
Qin Tiannan and a group of elders also appeared in mid-air.
"I wonder for what purpose the First Prince has come to our Dao Seclusion Academy?"