Martial Defiance Across Nine Thousand Realms

All around, heads bowed in silence.

Many of the previously agitated Outer Sect disciples had now firmly shut their mouths.

The inheritor of the Human Path, Ye Han!

It was almost inconceivable that the prestigious Human Path, one of the six legacies of the Academy, would accept an Outer Sect disciple like Ye Han into its ranks.

And even more, to appoint him as the inheritor?

Consider the many lofty and unparalleled Inner Sect disciples, even some among the True Disciples, who yearned to join the Human Path.

Yet not one had gained the recognition of the Human Path, unable to find any opportunity.

Xiao Chen, though an Outer Sect disciple, had always been recognized as the most likely candidate to join the Human Path.

Furthermore, Xiao Chen had almost always carried himself as the inheritor of the Human Path.

Even some Inner Sect disciples had to show him a degree of respect.

Who could have imagined that today, Ye Han would make a shocking declaration, delivering a resounding slap to Xiao Chen's face, proclaiming himself the true inheritor of the Human Path.

Xiao Chen was nothing but a pretender.

Even more ridiculous was that he, masquerading as the inheritor of the Human Path, had the audacity to challenge Ye Han, only to be beaten down to the ground?

The irony was too much!

"You're merely at the second level of the Divine Power Realm!"

"Monopolizing Dragon Hidden Peak, some people won't let you off, Ye Han."

Xiao Chen, trembling, stood up, his gaze fixed on Ye Han, his resentment and anger deepening.

"Is that so?"

Ye Han stared intently at Xiao Chen.

In that instant, his will erupted, and his spirit surged once more.

"Stop right there!"

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As Xiao Chen was about to leave, Ye Han suddenly spoke out.

"What, still not satisfied?" Xiao Chen's face was extremely unsightly.

"Some people won't let me off?"

"It seems you have someone behind you pulling the strings. Speak, who is it?"

Ye Han took a step forward, his commanding gaze piercing straight into Xiao Chen's eyes.

"What are you talking about? I don't understand!" Xiao Chen gritted his teeth.

"I'll give you ten breaths, if you don't talk, I'll cripple you!" Ye Han's expression was merciless.

Xiao Chen sneered, walking away step by step, completely ignoring Ye Han.

Cripple him?

Who would dare, unless Ye Han's status was higher than his, as an Inner Disciple, then the Academy might downplay the incident.

Boom!

A punch was thrown, and in an instant, Ye Han made his move.

His body surged forward, and in a few steps he was beside Xiao Chen, his hand moving swiftly to land a heavy blow on Xiao Chen's shoulder.

"How dare you?"

Xiao Chen roared furiously.

"What's there to fear? Kneel down!"

The boiling blood and divine power within Ye Han burst forth.

In that moment, Xiao Chen fell to his knees with a thud, stirring up a cloud of dust.

His body's Blood of the Barbaric Bull erupted, its hidden strength bolstering his limbs, trying to lift his body.

But Ye Han's arm was like an insurmountable mountain, immovable.

Blood of the Barbaric Bull?

Worthless!

In front of the Eternal Invincible Dragon Body, it was nothing but dross.

Although Ye Han had not yet developed dragon blood, even the power emanating from the single "Dragon Bone" within him was enough to trample countless so-called top-tier bloodlines and physiques.

"Who's behind you, causing trouble for me, Ye Han?"

Ye Han looked at the struggling Xiao Chen, who was in agony: "Speak up, and you can leave. Otherwise, try me and see if I dare to cripple you."

Xiao Chen's face was a mix of emotions, still resisting, paying no attention to Ye Han.

"Fine, a gentleman can be killed but not humiliated. I, Ye Han, do not wish to shame you."

"If I could cripple Lu Yunxiao, I can do the same to you. I'll make it quick for you, as a warning to others. Otherwise, if everyone comes to cause trouble, what do they take my Dragon Hidden Peak for?"

As Ye Han spoke, he suddenly raised his arm.

Boom!!!

A strike descended.

"Wait!"

Xiao Chen's voice trembled.

An inch away, Ye Han's hand stopped just an inch from Xiao Chen's head, halting in that split second.

"The number one on the Yin Yang List, Yin Tianxiu!"

Xiao Chen spoke up crisply, emphasizing the five words "number one on the Yin Yang List."

"Yin Tianxiu, her again?"

Ye Han looked into the distance, his anger unmasked.

Yin Tianxiu!

He hadn't been at the Cycle Academy for long and had never met her.

Yet this Yin Tianxiu kept sending people to trouble him.

If it weren't for his fortune with the Nine Realms Dragon-Sealing Tower and the various foundations he possessed, allowing him to battle foes several levels above his own Divine Power Realm, he would probably be suffering humiliation and pain by now.

"You may go!"

Thinking of Yin Tianxiu, Ye Han felt dispirited and waved his hand dismissively.

Xiao Chen's emotions completely retracted, and he fell silent, staggering to his feet and leaving.

The other disciples, seeing Xiao Chen leave, also hurriedly dispersed, not daring to linger, fearing a single wrong word might earn them a half-dead slap from Ye Han.

They had come to understand that without the strength of at least the seventh level of the Divine Power Realm or stronger, they should never provoke Ye Han.

After everyone left, Ye Han returned to Dragon Hidden Peak, but then headed towards the deeper parts of the Academy.

Too many things had happened recently; he needed to see his teacher Mo Qingrou to discuss a solution.

Things with Ye Zhixuan and Luo Tianzheng were still quiet for the time being.

But this woman, Yin Tianxiu, was like a persistent thorn in his side, incredibly troublesome. He had to find a solution, or he wouldn't be able to cultivate in peace.

An hour later, Ye Han arrived in front of a lush and towering mountain peak.

Bamboo Melody Peak!

His teacher had said that when looking for her, he could come to Bamboo Melody Peak.

According to the Primordial Void Records, Bamboo Melody Peak was no ordinary place; it was the cultivation site of an elder of the Academy, named Gu Yunzhu.

It must be the middle-aged beauty who had taken his teacher away that day.

Ye Han approached the Inscription teleportation array at the base of Bamboo Melody Peak, infused it with divine power, and waited quietly.

This was a unique method to activate the teleportation array, and the person at the peak would naturally sense it.

After about half a tea time, Ye Han felt the spatial fluctuations of the array activating, and in a moment, he saw his teacher, seated in a wheelchair, being pushed down by the middle-aged woman.

"Teacher!"

Ye Han's eyes shone brightly, revealing a radiant smile.

Only in front of Mo Qingrou could he feel so relaxed, so at ease, without any pressure or scheming.

"Greetings to the senior!"

Ye Han then turned to the middle-aged beauty.

"Second level of the Divine Power Realm?"

Before Mo Qingrou could speak, the middle-aged woman who appeared with her immediately showed a look of surprise.

When she had taken Mo Qingrou away that day, although she had not paid attention to Ye Han, she had certainly taken note of him and was aware of his strength.

In not much time, Ye Han had advanced from the ninth level of the Gathering Core Realm to the second level of the Divine Power Realm. Not to mention his talent, such rapid progress was extremely rare within the Academy.

"Ye Han, you've reached the second level of the Divine Power Realm?"

Surprise and pride flickered in Mo Qingrou's intelligent and gentle eyes.

"Yes, a couple of days ago, I came across a fortunate opportunity and refined a ninth-rank Monster Beast King's core," Ye Han responded.

"Let's talk upstairs."

The middle-aged woman, who was quite serious, had been scrutinizing Ye Han and only now softened her demeanor and tone.

...

Meanwhile, at another towering peak within the Academy, where many disciples were gathered, discussing and pointing.

In front of this majestic peak, two figures knelt.

One was Lu Yunxiao, who had been crippled!

The other was Xiao Chen, who had recently been defeated by Ye Han!

Both were filled with unwillingness and helplessness, and when they looked up at the peak, there was deep fear.

Even as they were the subject of ridicule by countless disciples, neither dared to stand up.

"Two useless things!"

At some point, a woman's voice came from the front.

Lu Yunxiao and Xiao Chen's bodies suddenly trembled, seemingly very wary, not even daring to lift their heads.