Post-Match Warmth (4K)

The deafening cheers receded slowly like the tide, and the clamor gradually subsided within the Fighting Arena, but the air still lingered with the afterglow of excitement and fervor.

The seven members of the Tianxing Academy Team, under the gaze of countless eyes filled with admiration, envy, and complex emotions, helped each other as they walked off the cracked and scorched arena.

Despite being injured, nearly depleted of their Soul Power, and pale-faced, everyone's eyes shone with barely suppressed excitement and pride.

They did it! This is the first time Tianxing Academy has participated in the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academy.

Prior to this, although Tianxing Academy was quite famous because it was founded by Yu Yuanchen, the current leader of the three great Soul Master World, and served as a bridgehead for spreading Martial Way, it did not participate because its foundation was still somewhat insufficient, it did not need to rely on achieving good results in the conference to increase its student enrollment, and it did not have any particularly outstanding geniuses.

Now, they have emerged as dark horses, defeating the powerful Martial Soul Academy Team and winning the overall championship of the Continental Elite Tournament for Advanced Soul Master Academy! This glory is something they will remember for a lifetime.

Guided by staff and faculty, they returned to their private lounge located in the Core Zone Fighting Arena.

The heavy door slowly closed, shutting out the noise from the outside world. The room immediately fell silent, with only the heavy breathing of a few people remaining.

However, this quiet period did not last long.

When their eyes adjusted to the dim light in the room, they were surprised to find two figures already sitting on the sofa in the lounge.

It was Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan.

"Dad! Mom!"

Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao cried out in surprise almost simultaneously, their previous fatigue seemingly vanishing instantly. Like fledglings returning to their nest, the two siblings eagerly rushed over.

Yu Yunyao's eyes were slightly red. She hugged Ye Zhilan's arm tightly, rested her head on her mother's shoulder, and said in a slightly coquettish, nasal voice, "Mother, you really came!"

Although Yu Yunting was more composed, he could not hide his excitement at this moment. Standing in front of Yu Yuanchen, he did not rush to her like his sister, but the light in his eyes and the slight upturn of his lips showed his inner joy.

"Uncle Yu! Aunt Ye!" Tang Wei greeted the two with a kind and sincere smile and stepped forward to bow respectfully.

Because of the excellent relationship between his father and Yu Yuanchen, when Tang Wei entered Tianxing Academy, Tang Chen took him to visit Yu Yuanchen and his wife. Tang Chen became acquainted with Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan and maintained the etiquette of a junior.

Yu Yuanzhen was calm and reserved. Upon seeing his elder brother and sister-in-law, he stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Elder brother, elder sister-in-law." His tone was calm, but the respect and closeness in his eyes were obvious.

Yu Luomian, standing at the very back, reacted somewhat subtly. The moment he saw Yu Yuanchen, his body stiffened almost imperceptibly, and the triumphant smile on his face vanished almost entirely, replaced by a barely perceptible tension and... guilt?

He instinctively shrank back, subtly taking half a step back, as if trying to minimize his presence, before awkwardly speaking, "Big... Big Brother, Big Sister-in-law."

He looks exactly like a child who has done something wrong and has been caught by his parents.

As for the other two members of the team— Ning Cheng of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Lei Dong of the Lightning Leopard Soul Ancestor —they were completely stunned.

Although they were geniuses from their sects and academies, had they ever been so close to Yu Yuanchen, this legendary figure? He was a top expert on the continent, the pillar of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the golden beam that spanned the sea.

They were also the founders of their Tianxing Academy! The two were so excited they were almost at a loss for words, quickly bowing and their voices trembling. "Greetings... Greetings to Your Dragon Sovereign Your Excellency! Your Immortal Blossom Your Excellency!"

Yu Yuanchen put down his teacup, his gaze sweeping gently over everyone, finally lingering slightly on Yu Luomian, making the latter's scalp tingle, before he smiled and said, "No need for formalities. You all fought very well today, and did not disgrace Tianxing Academy. You are all commendable. The academy will reward you when you return."

His voice was calm, yet it possessed an inherently convincing authority and approachability.

Ye Zhilan put down her book, gently patted her daughter's hand, and said softly, "You've worked hard, children. We all saw it; you performed exceptionally well." Her gaze lingered especially on Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao, filled with a mother's pride and affection.

Receiving their parents' approval, Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao were overjoyed, as if all their previous struggles and exhaustion had vanished.

"Uncle Yu, how are my parents doing on the Sun Moon Continent?" Tang Wei, being straightforward, immediately inquired about his parents' situation after finishing his inquiry about the competition.

Although he knew that his parents had followed Yu Yuanchen to develop their business overseas, he didn't know much about the specifics.

Yu Yuanchen nodded, his tone carrying a hint of approval. "Brother Tang and sister-in-law are both doing well. Uncle Tang Chen is now the head of the forging department of the Federal Soul Tool Army, extremely busy, but his Cultivation Level and forging skills have improved considerably. Aunt Yang is assisting your father in managing related affairs, and everything is going smoothly."

By the way, with your father's help, your mother has also successfully broken through the Martial Soul- Soul Breaking Spear and reached the Titled Douluo. You can share the good news with your maternal grandfather and the others; they've been quite busy these past few years and probably haven't had time to send a message back."

He looked at Tang Wei and continued, "Little Wei, you've now graduated, your Soul Power has reached level 54, your foundation is solid, and you've already achieved some success with the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer and the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes. Would you be interested in going to the Sun Moon Continent? The world there is much wider, and there are more opportunities. Your father often talks about you."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wei's eyes lit up immediately. Without the slightest hesitation, he nodded vigorously. "I want to go! Of course I want to go! I've long wanted to see the new world that my father and Uncle Yu have built!" His personality was like his father's, yearning for a broader stage, and the Sun Moon Continent undoubtedly held a great attraction for him.

"Alright, once this matter is settled, you will come with me." Yu Yuanchen agreed with a smile.

At this moment, Yu Yuanzhen also spoke, his tone still calm but with concern. "Brother, the Federation has just been established, and there are many things to do. Will your return this time delay important matters?"

"It's alright." Yu Yuanchen waved his hand. "The Federation's framework is basically stable. Xu Yu and Zhao Hui handle the daily affairs, and with Brother Qian overseeing things, there won't be any major problems. We came back this time firstly to watch your competition, and secondly because there are some sect matters we need to discuss with our grandfather. Besides..."

His gaze swept over his two children, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. "We can't always be absent from our children's growth."

Ye Zhilan also said softly, "Yes, seeing how hard you all work makes it all worthwhile."

Feeling the care in their parents' words, Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao felt a surge of warmth in their hearts.

However, even in this warm atmosphere, there was always someone who seemed out of place. While her brother and sister -Yu Luomian quietly moved to a corner and tried to pick up the kettle to pour water, but her movements seemed a little stiff, and her eyes kept glancing at Yu Yuanchen, showing obvious guilt.

Yu Yuanchen, with his keen eyesight, had already taken in his third brother's little tricks and couldn't help but find it amusing. His third brother was actually quite talented, even more so than his second brother Yu Yuanzhen; it was just that his personality... was a bit too unruly.

In his previous life's words, he was a bit "mischievous," and because of his bad choice of friends in his early years, he had a "dark history." Although his father, Yu Mingfeng, corrected him in time, his rebellious streak and occasional spoiled brat habits could not be completely eradicated. He was always somewhat intimidated in front of his "strict" older brother.

Under the good upbringing of Yu Boxuan, Yu Mingfeng, and others, Yu Luomian was good at heart. He just disliked the rules at home, but he was very ashamed of the wrong things he had done and sincerely admitted his mistakes and apologized.

He has a deep sense of belonging to his family and respects his elder brother, but he needs to be constantly reminded to prevent him from becoming complacent and going astray. After all, the arrogance inherent in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul is particularly evident in him, and without guidance, it could easily turn into an arrogant and disdainful attitude.

However, in Yu Luomian 'Yu Yuanchen rigorous training of his two younger brothers, he also liked to tease Yu Luomian Yu Yuanchen time to time, letting him experience the fun of being teased.

Yu Yuanchen didn't really want to manage him like Yu Yuanzhen, so rigidly. Everyone has their own personality, and as long as he doesn't break the big rules, a few minor flaws are fine.

Moreover, my seemingly calm and law-abiding second brother also has personality flaws. He is actually a bit rigid, and he tends to be stubborn and self-willed when facing people he doesn't know well.

However, this is not a big deal. Just like in some novels from my previous life, an arrogant personality is considered invincible when it is placed on a genius with the potential to become an emperor, but it is considered arrogant when it is placed on Little Scumbag.

Moreover, if there are acquaintances around to advise him, Yu Yuanzhen can listen to their advice. As long as Yu Yuanchen is careful not to let this personality continue to develop, it will be fine. After all, everyone has flaws, and he cannot make everyone perfect.

"Luo Mian," Yu Yuanchen suddenly spoke, his voice calm.

Yu Luomian, who was secretly drinking water, was so startled that his hand trembled and he almost spilled the water. He quickly put down the cup, turned around, and forced a smile, "Big... Big Brother, what are your orders?"

"In today's match, your final coordination with that Lightning Leopard Soul Ancestor member to try and cut into the opponent's backline was a good idea," Yu Yuanchen said slowly.

Yu Luomian was overjoyed, thinking that his elder brother was going to praise him, and he straightened his back a little.

"However," Yu Yuanchen changed the subject, "Your execution was too poor, and you were a moment too late in seizing the opportunity, which led to your disconnect from the main battlefield. If Yuan Zhen hadn't broken through in time to restrain the Coiling Dragon Staff brothers, you would not only have failed to break through, but you would have been surrounded."

Moreover, during the charge, Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Swiftness was used too forcefully and lacked variation, allowing the Guang Ling to anticipate it and force it back with a single arrow, wasting its Soul Power and opportunity.

Yu Luomian's smile froze instantly, and a layer of fine sweat appeared on his forehead. His elder brother was absolutely right. At that time, he was indeed a little too eager to show off and wanted to replicate Yu Yunting's tactics in defeating Xiao Changfeng, but he ended up making a mess of things.

"You still have a long way to go in reading the battle situation, Timing Control, and using your Soul Skill flexibly." Yu Yuanchen's tone wasn't harsh, but every word struck Yu Luomian's heart. "Winning the match is a good thing, but you must also recognize your shortcomings. Pride and complacency are major taboos in cultivation."

"Yes... yes, elder brother is right, I'll remember it." Yu Luomian replied softly, her head drooping, the smugness of her victory vanishing instantly.

Looking at his expression, Yu Yuanchen sighed inwardly. He knew that suppressing Yu Luomian alone wouldn't work; he also needed to offer some incentives and guidance. He softened his tone and said, "Your timing when using Thunder Dragon Roar was excellent, and it had a good effect on interfering with the enemy's Soul Power. That's commendable."

Given your personality, you might prefer unpredictable abilities. In the future, you could focus more on developing unexpected techniques, which might allow you to forge a unique style different from Yuan Zhen's forceful approach.

Upon hearing this, Yu Luomian looked up abruptly, a hint of surprise and thoughtfulness flashing in his eyes. Although his elder brother was strict, his guidance was often incisive. He did indeed prefer the kind of Combat Method that involved surprise attacks.

"Thank you so much for your guidance, brother!" This time, his gratitude was much more sincere.

Yu Yuanchen nodded and said no more. He stopped there, leaving the rest for him to figure out on his own.

Afterwards, the conversation returned to the competition itself, with everyone analyzing their gains and losses and exchanging combat insights. Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan, as experienced individuals, also offered them many pertinent suggestions, especially regarding Yu Yunting's control of Thunder True Essence and Yu Yunyao's timing of healing and control, raising higher requirements for them.

The lounge had a harmonious atmosphere, filled with the warmth of family and the fighting spirit to move forward.

After a long while, Yu Yuanchen looked at the sky, stood up, and said, "Alright, you have all expended a great deal of energy today and need to recuperate properly. The glory of the championship belongs to you, but the path of cultivation is long, and you must not become complacent because of a temporary victory."

"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.

Yu Yuanchen's gaze swept over Tang Wei, Yu Yunting, and Yu Yunyao: "Xiao Wei, Yunting, Yunyao, get ready. You'll be returning to the Sun Moon Continent with me in a few days. The environment and opportunities there will be more beneficial to your growth."

He then looked at Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian: "Yuanzhen, Luomian, you will stay in the sect to assist your grandfather and father in handling affairs, and at the same time, you must not neglect your cultivation. The future responsibility of the sect will ultimately fall on your shoulders."

"Yes, Big Brother (Uncle Yu/Father)!" The group respectfully accepted the order.

Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan exchanged a smile, their figures slowly fading as if merging into the air, disappearing silently. They came without a trace and went without a trace, displaying the demeanor of true power.

Gazing at the spot where their parents (elder brother and sister-in-law) had disappeared, Yu Yunting and Yu Yunyao's eyes were filled with reluctance, but even more so with anticipation for their new journey ahead. Yu Luomian, on the other hand, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest, and muttered, "Finally gone... I'll have to behave better next time..."

Looking at his younger brother's expression, Yu Yuanzhen shook his head helplessly, but a hint of a smile flashed in his eyes. With his older brother around, this unruly younger brother would ultimately be unable to cause any trouble.