After maxing out my affinity, my signature weapon kept evolving.

After the Spirit Weapon evolved, an extra affix slot appeared, and the golden affix obtained from killing the giant tiger came in handy.

Not only that, the rusty iron knife also began to emit a golden light, the rust completely disappeared, revealing its original appearance.

The knife is still in the shape of a long-handled Miao knife, but the sides of the blade are decorated with patterns of phoenixes spreading their wings and flying high, making it look much more beautiful than before and adding a lot of mystery.

[Lingxi Blade: When the heart and the blade are in harmony, the blade follows the will; its spiritual essence arises spontaneously, capable of vanquishing demons and evil spirits.]

With the aid of the golden inscription, Xie Wenyuan's distracting thoughts were quickly eliminated, and as he broke through to the Spirit Master realm, he also gained the ability to control his spiritual weapons with his mind.

The Spirit Rhinoceros Blade pierced through the water wall and swung continuously in the air. In just a moment, the water wall was divided into countless pieces, and Xie Wenyuan regained control of his body.

"Holy crap, what's going on here?"

Ren Xingyuan was thrown off balance by Xie Wenyuan's sudden change. He was so shocked that he forgot he was there to finish off Xie Wenyuan.

"This is the power of love!"

After uttering a rather embarrassing remark, Xie Wenyuan recalled the Lingxi Blade from the air and held it in his hand.

Upon hearing Xie Wenyuan's words, Sun Miaoran, who was in the stands, blushed crimson and covered her face with her hands, just like her grandfather.

Zhao Yue shook her head slightly, not out of disappointment, but because she felt that her brother Yuan was saying something that would make her so ashamed that she would hide under the covers and be too embarrassed to face anyone.

Then, Xie Wenyuan, still not out of his chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) state, shouted:

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"Soul-Stabilizing Strike!"

Although the purple attribute "Showing initial brilliance" has not yet been refreshed, the newly evolved Spirit Rhinoceros Blade has perfectly demonstrated its power as a treasure.

With a single strike, Ren Xingyuan's shield was cleaved in two. Then, with another strike, Ren Xingyuan's dantian was destroyed. From then on, he would probably never be able to use spiritual weapons again, becoming a cripple.

"How dare you, you brat!"

After witnessing his only son being crippled by Xie Wenyuan's two blows, Ren Xudong rushed out, wielding his giant axe with all his might, even tearing through the air, followed by a sonic boom.

Xie Wenyuan was unable to dodge in time, but fortunately, the Lingxi Blade perfectly demonstrated what it means to "move with intention and the blade follows", flying straight out and blocking Xie Wenyuan's path.

However, the Lingxi Blade was far more durable than Ren Xingyuan's Turtle Shield. After withstanding this powerful blow, it was completely unharmed.

"Ren Xudong, you've gone too far!"

City Lord Wang Changqing's longsword flew out, repelling Ren Xudong.

But Ren Xudong wasn't about to give up. He continued his offensive while saying:

"That brat is incredibly vicious! He actually crippled my son in public! I'll take your life!"

Seeing Ren Xudong acting like a madman, Wang Changqing had no choice but to personally intervene and stop him.

"Ren Xudong, today's competition was originally intended to resolve their personal matters. Although Xie Wenyuan's actions were indeed wrong, the two of them signed a life-or-death agreement before it began. Your son's survival is already a testament to Xie Wenyuan's leniency."

Ren Xudong, tears streaming down his face, stared intently at Wang Changqing, who was blocking his way, and said in a trembling voice:

"Lord City Lord, are you clearly showing favoritism towards him today?"

Wang Changqing remained silent. The young lady from the prominent family had personally instructed him to protect Xie Wenyuan's safety within Renqiu City.

"Very well, from today onwards, my Ren family will move out of Renqiu City, and we will be sworn enemies with Xie Wenyuan to the death!"

After saying that, Ren Xudong picked up his son, who was barely breathing, and left the square.

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The two guardians of the Holy Church exchanged a glance and expressed their regret.

"Alas, although Ren Xingyuan is unruly, he is a promising talent for our Holy Church. It would be a pity to waste him."

"Hmm, but it seems we've made an even bigger discovery. Isn't Xie Wenyuan even more worthy of our cultivation? If he could join us, he would definitely have a brighter future."

"So they're abandoning the Ren family? They're leaving this place, so who's going to build the church?"

"It's alright. Wang Changqing owes us a huge favor today, so let him handle it. The city lord doing it personally is much faster than having a local tyrant do it."

After Ren Xudong carried Ren Xingyuan away, the two of them also disappeared without a trace.

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After Ren Xudong left, Xie Wenyuan did not stay where he was, but also chose to leave.

"Holy crap, what kind of cheesy stuff did I just say? It's so embarrassing."

In a corner where no one could see him, Xie Wenyuan pounded on the wall, adding another chapter to his dark history.

"System, did you just possess me? Say it!"

[I apologize, lowly host. Jiahao's actions just now were indeed completed independently by you. However, this may be an effect of "Breaking the Law and Slaying Evil," allowing you to enter a state of mental clarity.]

"So you're saying that's my true self?"

[It seems so. Also, what's inside the water wall doesn't seem to be distracting thoughts, but rather your deepest desires. You're such a lowly host, get out of here.]

Xie Wenyuan had never felt this desperate, not even when facing the beast tide, especially now that Zhao Yue and Sun Miaoran had found him.

"Brother Xie, you're amazing! Xiao Ran will keep her word and marry you, okay?"

Sun Miaoran took the initiative to throw herself into Zhao Yue's arms and even stuck out her tongue at Zhao Yue, who was a step behind.

Zhao Yue narrowed her eyes, as if to say: Girl, you are in danger right now.

Xie Wenyuan was caught in a dilemma: to refuse or not to refuse, since he had essentially benefited from Sun Miaoran's kindness.

Fortunately, Sun Huazeng suddenly appeared and pulled Sun Miaoran out of his arms.

"You shameless girl, I really don't know what to say to you. I'm sorry, Princess, Xiao Miaoran lost her parents at a young age, and I neglected to discipline her, which is why she has developed such a willful personality."

Zhao Yue shook her head, then silently walked to Xie Wenyuan's side and hugged him.

With a soft, warm body in his arms, Xie Wenyuan turned around and hugged Zhao Yue back; she was still so soft and comfortable.

However, in Sun Miaoran's eyes, this behavior was tantamount to a declaration of war: If I do not die, you will always be a newcomer and can only be a concubine.

"Grandpa, put me down! I want a hug too!"

"What are you hugging me for? Come home with me, I can't control you anymore!"

As the grandfather and grandson left, Xie Wenyuan began to break out in a cold sweat.

"Moon, it's not that I'm infatuated, I don't know what that girl likes about me."

Zhao Yue shook her head, indicating that she didn't care.

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This great battle made Xie Wenyuan famous overnight. He broke through during the battle, and his spiritual weapon was even visibly enhanced. The former can be said to be rare, but the latter is unheard of.

Moreover, the news that the Ren family had moved out of Renqiu City was met with applause from the entire city.

I've disliked the Ren family for a long time. Ren Xingyuan bullies men and women, so his current downfall is well-deserved.

Outside the Ren family's old residence, a beautiful woman looked at the empty courtyard and uttered a profound question:

"No, where's my home?"