"Poof!"

Wang Ke was sent flying, spitting fresh blood.

"Oh no, my son." Wang Hai, the head of the Wang family, quickly realized that his son might be severely injured this time.

As a God Venerable Realm expert, his figure vanished from his original spot, reappearing the next moment where Wang Ke had fallen on the arena.

Although Wang Ke was spitting blood at this moment, he also realized that something was wrong, because he felt his strength draining away bit by bit.

"How are you, Ke’er?" Wang Hai said, supporting Wang Ke with one hand.

His other hand rested on Wang Ke’s arm, and a surge of power slowly seeped in. When he felt it, he said in shock, "Your Dantian is shattered! How is this possible?"

When Wang Ke heard this news, his mind went blank, as if struck by lightning.

He immediately grabbed Wang Hai’s hand tightly and said, "Father, can my Dantian still be repaired? I don’t want to be a cripple." Hearing Wang Ke’s words, Wang Hai quickly nodded.

Then he looked up at Wang Yufan in the distance, his eyes filled with rage.

"You’re truly something. If it weren’t for you being from the City Lord’s Mansion, I would never let you off. But don’t think this matter is over.

If my son’s Dantian cannot be repaired, then your life will be mine." Wang Hai said to Wang Yufan.

Regarding Wang Hai’s words, Wang Yufan calmly said, "It’s just a competition. If you want to blame someone, blame him for not cultivating well enough and for boasting everywhere. Besides, my actions have done a good deed for the people of Qingcheng."

After Wang Yufan finished speaking, he walked directly off the stage. The middle-aged host then stepped onto the arena and loudly announced:

"The ultimate winner of this match is Wang Yufan from our City Lord’s Mansion!"

As the host’s words fell, it also declared the end of this competition. Li Qing, the head of the Li family, had an indescribable feeling about Wang Yufan’s actions.

However, what shocked him was not this matter, but the news from the Wang family afterward, informing him that the marriage between Wang Ke and Li Ying was canceled. What he heard was that this decision was made by Duan Chenghai of the City Lord’s Mansion, who suddenly changed his mind.

He felt that Duan Chenghai’s sudden change of mind was very likely related to Wang Yufan.

After everything settled, the Li Mansion publicly announced that the incident with Wang Yufan a few days ago was a misunderstanding. Li Ying specifically represented the Li Mansion to apologize to Wang Yufan, and when people learned of this, everyone had different thoughts.

"Have you all heard? The first-place winner of this competition has reconciled with the Li Mansion! I saw the Li family’s patriarch and their steward fighting that person together. I never thought that after that person won first place in this competition, the Li family would actually take the initiative to show goodwill."

"There’s a problem with what you’re saying. That kid has become the first place, and he’s going to leave Qingcheng to participate in the youth competition held by the Mingyue Empire. Although the Li family’s patriarch is a bit unreasonable, he is still very clear-headed when it comes to major issues."

"What you’re saying isn’t entirely correct. This competition isn’t held by the Mingyue Empire. It seems to be organized by a super cultivation force. The Mingyue Empire and several other empires are only selecting geniuses within their own territories.

Moreover, it shouldn’t be the Li Mansion actively showing goodwill. It seems that the Li family’s young miss also has some feelings for that young man named Wang Yufan. That Li family’s young miss is the number one beauty in our Qingcheng. Last time during the competition, you wouldn’t believe how many people were shocked when her veil fell off."

...

Such topics were continuously discussed throughout Qingcheng for a period of time in the future.

As for Wang Yufan, he was about to leave Qingcheng and head to the Mingyue Empire, thousands of miles away, to participate in the next competition, though this was still a month away.

The day before his departure, Li Ying came to Wang Yufan’s residence.

Looking at Li Ying, who was wearing a purple dress, Wang Yufan smiled and said, "Is there something you need, Miss Li, coming to my place?" Hearing Wang Yufan’s words, Li Ying felt a slight disappointment in her heart. It seemed Wang Yufan didn’t have any good feelings for her, otherwise he wouldn’t have said such words, but Li Ying didn’t voice it.

"Do I have to have something to do to come here?" Li Ying said.

"Of course, that’s not what I meant." Wang Yufan said.

"Actually, I came here mainly to thank you. Thank you for helping me cancel the wedding with the Wang family and for injuring Wang Ke in the arena." Li Ying said.

"Helping you cancel the engagement was something I did incidentally. As for injuring Wang Ke, it’s because his mouth was too foul, and I couldn’t stand him. In short, all of this was something he willingly endured." Wang Yufan said.

Hearing Wang Yufan’s words, Li Ying nodded. So, it wasn’t for her.

"Young Master Wang, I heard that you are preparing to leave in less than half a month after arriving here, and it’s even tomorrow." Li Ying said.

Hearing Li Ying’s words, Wang Yufan nodded.

"Yes, I’ve only been here for less than half a month, and I’m about to embark on a new journey."

"I heard that there are many geniuses in the Mingyue Empire, and also in several other cities. Young Master Wang, this trip will definitely be a difficult battle." Li Ying said.

"There’s nothing difficult or not difficult. Since I promised someone, I’ll just carry it out. As for good or bad, that’s not for me to consider." Wang Yufan said.

"Yes, indeed. Since ancient times, it’s been about doing one’s best and leaving the rest to fate. Young Master Wang, are you planning to go alone, or take others with you?" Li Ying said.

Wang Yufan shook his head and said, "Of course, I’m going alone. The City Lord originally wanted me to bring two people, but I refused."

"Why refuse? The Mingyue Empire is thousands of miles away from our Qingcheng. It’s good to have a companion along the way. If you encounter any danger, you can help each other." Li Ying said.

"You’re not wrong, but I’m already used to being alone." Wang Yufan said.

"Oh, I see." Li Ying said with a hint of disappointment.

She had originally wanted to go too, but after hearing Wang Yufan’s words, it seemed she couldn’t go with Wang Yufan. She had already prepared to secretly go to the Mingyue Empire.

Li Ying and Wang Yufan talked for about half an incense stick’s time before she left. Wang Yufan could also sense Li Ying’s state of mind, but he wasn’t that kind of person; he had always enjoyed reading Spring and Autumn.

The next day, after bidding farewell to the City Lord of Qingcheng, Wang Yufan embarked on his journey to the Mingyue Empire alone.