Mu Yan stood dazed, still immersed in an indescribable shock.

The onlookers watched as Bai Wan'er left with Ye Qingfeng, their hearts filled not with disdain but with complete admiration.

"Wow, no wonder Ouyang Liluo, the top school beauty, was won over by him. With such a beautiful voice, if I could listen to it every day, I'd even be willing to marry him!"

Some girls couldn't help but swoon, while Jiang Yan clenched his fists, his lips quivering. He wanted revenge, but the cold gaze of Ye Qingfeng sent a chill through his heart, making him shiver.

Bai Wan'er followed Ye Qingfeng to Ouyang Liluo's side.

Her heart was a jumble of emotions, unsure of how to speak. In her hesitation, a soft, delicate hand extended towards her.

"Bai Wan'er, hello, we meet again!"

Bai Wan'er looked up in surprise to see Ouyang Liluo smiling warmly at her.

"Ah, you... hello!"

Facing Ouyang Liluo, Bai Wan'er always felt somewhat inferior. She extended her small hand to shake with Ouyang Liluo.

Each woman was like spring flowers and autumn chrysanthemums, each unique in their beauty, drawing envious glances and thumbs up for Ye Qingfeng.

This is what it means to be strong. To have one and then find another, and for the two to coexist peacefully without any conflict is simply extraordinary.

Ye Qingfeng stood beside the two women, feeling a bit out of place in this odd atmosphere.

"Thank you for last time. If it weren't for you coming to me, I might still be oblivious to the truth!"

Ouyang Liluo said sincerely.

Bai Wan'er nodded with a somewhat forced smile. By doing this, she brought Ye Qingfeng and Ouyang Liluo together, but as for herself...

"Thank you today too, for letting Ye Qingfeng help me out of a tough spot!"

Ouyang Liluo shook her head: "If I weren't with him today, and he was alone, I think he would have come to help you too!"

Bai Wan'er was stunned, not understanding what Ouyang Liluo meant. Beside her, Ye Qingfeng frowned and looked inexplicably at Ouyang Liluo, unsure why she would say such a thing.

Ouyang Liluo didn't elaborate further. She poked Ye Qingfeng playfully, saying, "Look at you, hitting others so hard they've lost all spirit!"

She naturally referred to Jiang Yan, who looked utterly disheartened, as if he'd lost the will to live.

Ye Qingfeng shrugged: "It's not my fault. I warned him before I decided to humiliate him publicly to get lost, but he didn't listen!"

Ouyang Liluo giggled. She had heard it too, but anyone else would have taken it as provocation rather than a warning—not getting angry would be a surprise.

Ye Qingfeng's innocent demeanor made her feel both amused and irritated.

Watching the two in perfect harmony, Bai Wan'er sighed inwardly.

"From any angle, they are just so well-matched!"

In the distance, hearing the exchange between Ye Qingfeng and Ouyang Liluo, Jiang Yan snapped back to reality, his face once again filled with anger.

He quickly approached them, gritting his teeth and saying grudgingly, "Kid, I'm not convinced. I want to challenge you again!"

Ye Qingfeng looked amused: "Once wasn't enough? You want another round?"

Jiang Yan hesitated for a moment but persisted: "Hmph, I'm not competing in singing. One-on-one on the basketball court, dare you?"

He had never been so humiliated as he was today. The mocking glances of the crowd felt like sharp knives slicing his flesh. He only wanted to regain his lost face.

"Basketball?"

Ye Qingfeng shook his head slightly, admiring Jiang Yan's courage.

Without answering, Bai Wan'er stepped directly in front of Ye Qingfeng, her eyes cold.

"Jiang Yan, enough!"

Her face showed anger—a first since she came to Yanjing University.

"I advise you to put away your intentions and stop humiliating yourself!"

Her jade finger pointed at Ye Qingfeng, her face full of confidence.

"He is the strongest person in the world, no matter what aspect. You are completely incomparable to him!"

"If you're smart, leave now and retain a shred of dignity for yourself!"

Jiang Yan was stunned, utterly speechless, by Bai Wan'er's words. He hadn't expected the usually kind junior would show such sharpness.

Filled with a sense of shame and unwillingness, hearing Bai Wan'er claim he was no match for Ye Qingfeng felt more painful than actually losing to him.

The girl he liked outrightly praising another man right before him, admiring and trusting him, proud of another man—such a blow is hard for anyone to bear.

Jiang Yan's face turned pale, yet Bai Wan'er ignored him, moving behind Ye Qingfeng to stand next to Ouyang Liluo.

Ye Qingfeng swept a casual gaze and smiled slightly: "Being useless isn't your fault. But being useless and unaware, that's the true uselessness!"

Finishing his words, Ye Qingfeng turned and left. Ouyang Liluo nodded and smiled at Bai Wan'er, following Ye Qingfeng and affectionately taking his arm.

Bai Wan'er watched the two walk away, her eyes full of determination for a long moment.

"Knowing it won't end well, or knowing it will end tragically, yet still pursuing it resolutely—is this why moths are drawn to flames?"

She shook her head with a bitter smile; indeed, how different was she from a moth drawn to the flame at this moment!

Since the battle in Tai Bang, Ye Qingfeng's fame had spread throughout the international Martial Arts World. Yet he personally continued to play the role of an ordinary student at Yanjing University—going to classes, napping, dating—everything seemed to return to normalcy.

In a mere fortnight, time flew by in this peaceful and calm life.

Demon Punishment Palace, main hall!

A grey-robed elder flashed swiftly into the hall.

A young man stood by a large chair, arms crossed, exuding an aura of superiority.

"How is it?"

The young man asked calmly.

The grey-robed elder bowed, his face filled with joy.

"Palace Master, the Five Elders have emerged from seclusion!"

Upon hearing this, the young man's lips curled into a cruel smile.

"Excellent!"

He waved grandly, his voice suddenly roaring forth from the palace, echoing in all directions.

"To all elders and protectors of the Demon Punishment Palace, gather everyone within three days, follow me to attack Qianling Mountain!"

"Roar!"

The entirety of the Demon Punishment Palace resonated with the young man's voice. Countless elders and protectors raised their heads in wild elation, their roars combining into a tide that flowed through the mountains.

The Demon Punishment Palace had finally decided to go to full-scale war.

Qianling Mountain, the hidden old site of the Thunderbolt Sect.

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