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Upon arriving in front of Li Han and examining his injuries at close range, the guard elder trembled violently.

He trembled as he reached out and pressed his hand against Li Han's pulse. The next second, his face turned ashen, and he abruptly turned to stare at Chen Changsheng, his expression twisted and ferocious to the extreme.

"You little bastard... I... I will tear you to pieces!"

The guard elder exuded an unparalleled chilling killing intent and violent rage.

With a roar, he transformed into a blur and pounced on Chen Changsheng, his right claw like an eagle hook, carrying a fierce wind, aiming straight for Chen Changsheng's throat!

Under the surge of immense and terrifying true energy, the entire majestic hall shook violently.

At this moment, Chen Changsheng was already extremely weak due to exhaustion and fractured bones, and he didn't even have the strength to stand up...

Even if he were at his peak, he would absolutely not be able to withstand the furious and deadly attack of a top elder.

"Insolence! Stop right now!!"

A thunderous roar resounded throughout the hall, and a majestic figure soared out from the main seat like a roc spreading its wings.

Even before the person was more than a few feet away, a tremendous force, as powerful as a tidal wave, blasted out and sent the enraged guard elder flying back several feet.

The figure landed gracefully, standing firmly in front of Chen Changsheng.

It was none other than Liu Qianfeng, the Dean of Cangwu Academy!

Looking at Liu Qianfeng's towering figure blocking his way, Chen Changsheng smiled calmly.

He had long anticipated that after he demonstrated such astonishing value, Liu Qianfeng would do everything in his power to protect him.

Liu Qianfeng's move immediately shocked all the venerable elders in the hall.

Because that was an immense pressure that had reached an extremely high level!

As expected of a top expert who has been in charge of the academy for many years, his methods are truly astonishing.

The guard elder, who had been forced back, had a face ashen with rage and said:

"Dean Liu! What do you mean by this? This little beast dared to seriously injure my young master! Blood must be paid for!"

Are you determined to interfere and protect him today?

"Hehe," Liu Qianfeng casually flicked his sleeves and coldly retorted, "As the Dean of Cangwu Academy, it is only natural for me to protect the most outstanding disciples of this academy."

"I'd like to ask you a question in return... As a renowned elder statesman, what is the meaning behind your blatant disregard for your status and ambush a junior like yourself?"

"What do you mean?"

The elder guard let out a miserable and furious growl: "This was just a normal sparring match, yet this little beast dared to lay such a cruel hand on my young master..."

Now the young master's sternum is shattered and collapsed, and his entire left arm is broken into pieces, making him completely useless!

Most of his meridians were severed, and even his dantian was shattered, leaving terrifying cracks. His true energy was completely dissipated... He was nearly crippled!

With each word uttered by the elder guard, the hearts of everyone in the hall clenched painfully.

An unprecedented uproar erupted throughout the venue!

The powerful figures from various sects and aristocratic families were so frightened that their faces turned ashen.

My left arm is ruined... most of my meridians are severed... my dantian is ruptured, my internal energy is gone, and I'm a cripple!

These cold and cruel facts were tantamount to announcing to them that this supreme overlord, on whom the ancient aristocratic branch placed high hopes and who was renowned among the younger generation of Cangwu City, was no longer the leader of the city...

It's ruined!

Chen Changsheng, despite being weaker, defeated him with a single punch, completely crippling him!

With most of his meridians severed, it meant that his once-proud talent for cultivation would become inferior to that of an ordinary mortal.

The shattering of his dantian means that he will never be able to circulate true qi for cultivation again until his dantian is completely repaired!

Even if you manage to repair it with great difficulty, you still have to start all over again...

From this day forward, this once renowned prodigy will be reduced to a worthless person despised by everyone!

All the past glory and honor will vanish like smoke. What they will face from now on is no longer awe and worship, but endless cold stares and ridicule!

In an instant, everyone felt a chilling cold rush from their spines to their heads.

The way they looked at Chen Changsheng completely changed.

It was no longer about looking at an unparalleled genius, but about looking at an incredible, terrifying monster!

A mere Foundation Establishment Stage 1 youth actually crippled a peerless young master at Foundation Establishment Stage 9 with a single move!

Wasteland or the sole heir nurtured by a prestigious family with all their resources!

The shock effect of this fact is simply unparalleled.

Everyone could sense that the Li family was about to unleash a massive earthquake...

The Li family's fury will mean a major earthquake for the entire Cangwu City!

This Chen Changsheng has caused the biggest and most shocking disaster in the history of Cangwu City!

They could fully foresee that he would soon face the most brutal and relentless revenge from the ancient family.

Upon hearing of such severe injuries, Liu Qianfeng's expression turned slightly serious.

He never expected that Chen Changsheng's punch would be so terrifying, directly injuring Li Han to the brink of destruction.

Before Liu Qianfeng could speak, Chen Changsheng behind him sneered, his voice slightly hoarse and weak yet clear and distinct as he mocked:

"How ridiculous! And what are you planning to do?"

Before I fought with Young Master Li, we agreed in public that we would compete based on our own abilities and that whoever suffered the most injuries would only have to blame themselves for their lack of skill and would not hold the other party responsible in the slightest!

At that time, all the prominent figures and respected elders present could serve as witnesses.

I remember back then, you were probably the one shouting the loudest!

Now that Young Master Li is seriously injured due to inferior skills, you are interfering and trying to kill me. Is this the way your ancient family behaves?

Are you, the Li family, a bunch of treacherous, fickle, and shameless scoundrels?!

Upon hearing Chen Changsheng's sharp words, the guard elder's face turned red and then white, before becoming increasingly sinister and terrifying.

A chilling killing intent swept past Liu Qianfeng and locked onto Chen Changsheng:

"You...you little beast, shut up!"

Even if your worthless life dies a hundred times, it still can't compare to a single hair on my young master's head!

If I don't kill you today, I'll have lived in vain!

Before he could finish speaking, the guard elder roared and lashed out with his hand, unleashing a fierce and incomparably powerful protective aura that transformed into a storm and blasted towards Chen Changsheng.

However, as soon as he moved, Liu Qianfeng casually waved his sleeve, and the immense energy dissipated the storm of true energy like a continuous river.

Liu Qianfeng's face was ashen as he angrily shouted, "Insolence! If you dare to lay a finger on even a hair on the head of one of my academy's disciples in front of me again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"you!"

The elder guard trembled with rage: "Liu Qianfeng! Are you determined to completely sever ties with the Li family?"

Liu Qianfeng smiled calmly, but his eyes instantly turned sharp. "I have never intended to be an enemy of any force."

But today, it was you who blatantly trampled on the rules of my Cangwu Academy first!

Before our disciple Chen Changsheng and your young master sparred, they had already publicly agreed on the rules: each would rely on their own abilities and there would be no resentment even if they died!

Your Li family was the quickest to agree, and hundreds of prominent families present witnessed it! I heard it all clearly and saw it all perfectly!

Now you've gone back on your word and ambushed a younger generation; this is utterly unreasonable and indiscriminate killing!

Such despicable behavior shows they have no regard for Cangwu Academy.

"Your Li family may have a strong foundation in Cangwu City, but even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. My Cangwu Academy is by no means a soft persimmon to be slaughtered!"

If you dare to attack again, I won't hesitate to... keep every member of your Li family present here today in this hall forever!

Since the start of the banquet, Liu Qianfeng has consistently behaved in a friendly, gentle, and unassuming manner.

She always greets everyone with a smile, which makes her seem somewhat weak and easily bullied.

However, at this moment, these words were resounding and powerful, each word like a great bell, and the master's aura emanating from them was domineering and unparalleled. Even when facing a powerful ancient family, they showed no fear or submission!

The instructors and deacons of Cangwu Academy excitedly rose from their seats, their eyes filled with fervor and awe as they looked at Liu Qianfeng.

When had they ever seen an academy one day confront a top-tier prestigious family with such a strong and domineering attitude?

Although the previous dean was diligent and conscientious, he was always cautious and yielding when facing various powerful forces.

Now, Dean Liu, in order to protect a prodigy disciple under his tutelage, has turned a cold shoulder to the powerful clan leader and even issued a ultimatum that he would not hesitate to leave all of you present today behind!

His resolute demeanor and rising aura fully proved that he was not bluffing, but rather a man of his word!

"you!!"

The guard elder's face was extremely grim.

When has the Li family, who have ruled and dominated a region, ever suffered such humiliation in person?

He glanced back at Li Han, who was on the verge of death, his whole body trembling with anger, but he couldn't utter another harsh word.

The promise he had made in front of everyone earlier, that he would leave his life and death to fate, felt like a huge filth lodged in his throat.

Furthermore, Liu Qianfeng effortlessly neutralized his full-force attack, demonstrating a cultivation combat prowess far exceeding his own!

Such formidable combat power is something even ancient aristocratic families cannot help but fear!

Since Liu Qianfeng is determined to protect Chen Changsheng to the end, the people they brought to the academy today have no chance of succeeding.

"Great...very good!"

The elder guard gritted his teeth, his eyes as sinister as a venomous snake: "Today's events, and Dean Liu's unparalleled prestige, I... will remember them well! What you have done today, my Li family... will repay tenfold in the future!"

"Let's go!"

The elder guard gritted his teeth and waved his hand. Several powerful companions carefully lifted the dying Li Han and retreated quickly out of the hall like stray dogs.

As they left, each of them was enveloped in an intense and overwhelming hatred.

"If your Li family is willing to spend a huge sum of money to find the Heavenly Grade Meridian Restoration Pill, then there may not be no hope of restoring Young Master Li's destroyed meridians and dantian."

As Liu Qianfeng watched them leave, he casually offered a word of advice.

The elder guard stumbled, then, without turning back, gave a sinister laugh: "No need for Dean Liu to worry... Let's go!!"

Liu Qianfeng shook his head inwardly.

The Heavenly Grade Meridian Continuation Pill is a rare treasure, existing only in top-tier noble families and the caves of powerful beings. It is a sacred medicine that is priceless and unavailable on the ordinary market.

If the Li family wants to obtain one, they will probably have to completely deplete most of their family's resources!

Thus, the once-renowned young master was reduced to a half-crippled state and met a tragic end.

Chen Changsheng, on the other hand, established his renowned reputation in Cangwu Academy in this battle and officially received the highest level of protection from Cangwu Academy!

The figures of the Li family members, filled with hatred and resentment, disappeared completely behind the main hall's doors, and the vast hall fell into a deathly silence.

The powerful figures from various sects and aristocratic families present exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions filled with shock.

More often than not, they felt restless, as if the armchair beneath them had grown thorns.

But without a doubt, everyone knows perfectly well:

The Li family branch, an ancient and powerful clan, will absolutely not let this matter rest.

Given the Li family's consistently domineering power, they would never tolerate the slightest loss, let alone the fact that their young master, whom they had nurtured with all their resources, was publicly crippled.

He is also a once-in-a-century genius who is very likely to lead the branch to glory!

The banquet, originally intended as a show of force to suppress the new dean of the academy, has now completely changed its nature.

The fact that Li Han was crippled left everyone present, except those from the academy, feeling an inexplicable unease.

In contrast, Liu Qianfeng appeared surprisingly calm and composed.

He slowly turned around, facing the seats of the six top powers, his face once again displaying that gentle smile, and he chuckled as he cupped his hands in greeting:

"I am deeply ashamed that I have caused you all such a shock."

Alas, this was originally a refined occasion where two young talents admired each other and wanted to exchange martial arts skills, but unexpectedly, our disciple's skills were not yet proficient and he lost his composure in his attack.

This has led to such a heartbreaking outcome; it has truly caught even me off guard.

"Fortunately," Liu Qianfeng changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat meaningful, "before our disciple Chen Changsheng fought against Young Master Li, the two nephews made a promise that they would each rely on their own abilities and have no regrets about life or death."

All the friends present at the time expressed their willingness to be witnesses, and believed that the Li family, as an ancient family with a long history, would surely keep its promise and not pursue the matter at this time.

However, if, by some chance, the Li family goes back on their word due to momentary grief, then I can only shamelessly ask those of you who witnessed this to speak a few words of justice on their behalf.

After speaking, Liu Qianfeng's gaze swept over everyone present with a calm and gentle expression, like a pool of warm water.

They took in a variety of fascinating expressions.

Finally, his gaze settled steadily on Hong Cangye, the elder leader of the Blazing Fire Sect, and he said with a smile:

"I remember that the first person to stand up and claim that he was willing to witness for the two younger generations was Elder Hong."

Elder Hong, as a renowned figure in the Blazing Fire Sect, held immense prestige, and his words carried great weight.

If Elder Hong can say a few fair words, the Li family will probably not be able to make trouble for no reason while bearing the infamy of being treacherous.

Elder Hong, is that so or not?

In an instant, all eyes in the room fell on Hong Cangye.

Hong Cangye felt extremely uncomfortable, as if he were being roasted over a fire.

He had no choice but to stand up, give a dry laugh, and mumble, "Dean Liu is right...it makes sense."

However, the way these ancient families operate is perhaps beyond our comprehension...

"I just remembered that there are some important matters to attend to in the sect, and I need to return immediately... Dean Liu, if you have time in the future, you are welcome to visit our Blazing Fire Sect."