Chapter 0009: Hualing Martial Arts Academy

Chapter 0009: Hualing Martial Arts Academy

"Teacher Yang... Qin Yun's strength is so terrifying and his actions vicious. This is not normal. If you take this devil as your disciple, even you might suffer. Please let go and hand over this disciple of the demonic path. I will only cripple his inner essence and spirit meridians, but I won't take his life."

The red-robed old minister had cultivation at the Ninth Level of Martial Body Realm and had practiced martial arts for six or seven decades. Yet, this young woman before him had cultivation on par with his own.

"Whether Qin Yun practices demonic arts, I can discern that myself. If there are any consequences, I am willing to bear them!"

Yang Shiyue stood in front of Qin Yun. While she was engaged in a power struggle with the red-robed old minister, she suddenly sensed a gust of wind passing by her back.

Qin Yun, like a swift leopard, charged towards the red-robed old minister and slapped his face with great force!

"Old beast!" Qin Yun roared in fury, his palm strike exploding with thunderous force, deafening everyone around.

The red-robed old minister did not expect that Qin Yun, who had been injured by his inner essence, still possessed such terrifying strength. His face burned with pain!

He was a Ninth Level Martial Body Realm warrior and a highly respected old minister, yet he had been slapped publicly!

This not only humiliated him but also disrupted his inner essence during the power struggle, forcing him to withdraw and heal his injuries.

Everyone watched in shock, admiring Qin Yun's courage. Even in such dire straits, he still mustered all his strength to slap the red-robed old minister!

As the saying goes, one should never hit someone's face, as it wounds their dignity! The red-robed old minister felt deeply humiliated!

Several other ministers hurried over, channeling their inner essence to suppress his injuries, but he still spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed, appearing severely wounded.

"Qin Yun, are you alright?" Yang Shiyue called out softly, surprised by Qin Yun's sudden attack.

"Five years ago, when I was ten, I was just a weak child with no power to resist you! But now, things are different. I am a Fourth Level Martial Body Realm warrior. Although my strength is far from yours, as long as I have a breath left, I will never bow down to you, never retreat!"

Qin Yun's voice was filled with an intense and defiant spirit, leaving everyone stunned.

Several ministers and the Queen, whose face was grim, whispered among themselves. Seeing the furious Queen suddenly exhale and calm down, it seemed she had decided to hold back.

They had almost clashed with Yang Shiyue earlier, and continuing would only escalate the conflict. They dared not provoke Hualing Martial Arts Academy.

Yang Shiyue's slender figure stood firm in front of Qin Yun, like a mountain.

She glanced at the Queen and others, sneering, "Qin Yun defeated Qin Tianyi through his own strength, yet you were dissatisfied and had a Ninth Level Martial Body Realm elder attack a junior. You brought this upon yourselves."

Qin Yun held his aching chest, coughed a few times, and said, "They could even harm a ten-year-old child. They are capable of any atrocity."

The Queen glared at Qin Yun, her eyes filled with cold killing intent. "Even if Hualing Martial Arts Academy can protect you for now, they cannot protect you forever! For what you did to Tianyi, I will not let this go!"

Seeing Yang Shiyue's protection of Qin Yun, she could only temporarily set aside the matter.

No faction wanted to make enemies of a powerful martial academy unless absolutely necessary, as it meant war!

"Today, all the martial families of the Tian Qin Empire are gathered here. I hereby announce a major event!" an old minister declared.

A major event? What kind of major event?

As everyone wondered, the old minister continued, "Over a decade ago, Tian Xiao and Tian Qin secretly arranged a marriage between Princess Yue Lan and Qin Yun. Now, both countries have reconsidered and decided to cancel their engagement!"

"Although the engagement is canceled, do not worry about the relationship between the two countries. Tian Xiao has agreed to arrange a marriage between Princess Yue Lan and the newly appointed Crown Prince. This is a great blessing for us!"

Xiao Yuelan was the princess of Tian Xiao Empire, renowned for her unparalleled beauty and extraordinary martial talent. With Seven Yang Spirit Meridians, she was admitted to Heavenly Profound Martial Academy at sixteen, making her famous throughout the realm.

However, no one knew that such a peerless beauty had once been betrothed to Qin Yun. Fortunately, the engagement was now canceled; otherwise, no one could accept Xiao Yuelan marrying a cripple like Qin Yun!

Qin Yun remained silent, feigning confusion, making it seem he was unaware of the situation.

In truth, he had known for a long time. In his bag was an engagement contract left by the Grand Tutor.

The Queen sneered, "Qin Yun lost four spirit meridians and was stripped of his position as Crown Prince. Marrying Princess Yue Lan would certainly damage the prestige of both empires."

Qin Yun's expression remained calm, but inside, he was deeply displeased.

He had some memories of Princess Yue Lan from childhood, whom he used to call "big sister." In his memory, she was petite and frail, evoking sympathy. That was ten years ago.

The Queen smiled coldly, "In one year, Princess Yue Lan will come to our palace for a grand engagement ceremony with the new Crown Prince! Qin Yun, if you are still alive then, you must attend this grand event!"

Qin Yun clenched his teeth, "I will definitely attend!"

He could accept the cancellation of the engagement since he had no feelings for Xiao Yuelan.

But he could not accept her marrying the venomous Queen's son after the engagement was canceled!

With his Nine Yang Spirit Meridians, he was confident he would have enough strength to disrupt the engagement ceremony.

Everyone pondered this...

Upon reflection, Qin Yun's downfall had benefited the Queen the most. Her son became the Crown Prince, successfully integrating Qin Yun's spirit meridians, and Princess Yue Lan, originally Qin Yun's fiancée, would now be engaged to the new Crown Prince!

At this moment, everyone believed more firmly that Qin Yun and the Grand Tutor had been framed.

"The grand engagement ceremony will invite noble families from both countries to witness," announced an old minister loudly.

Everyone eagerly anticipated the engagement ceremony in a year. If Qin Yun attended, given his character, a dramatic scene was bound to unfold, and they could also see Princess Yue Lan's unparalleled beauty.

Yang Shiyue's eyes flickered, seemingly deep in thought. She whispered to Qin Yun, "Let's return to Hualing Martial Arts Academy to treat your injuries. We still need to awaken your martial soul this afternoon."

She stopped recruiting and took the injured Qin Yun to a carriage, leaving Palace Square, showing how much she cared for him.