The Two-Faced Zhu Ping'an

For some reason, Zhu Ping'an suddenly felt that the Starry Sky Ancient Saint before him was a bit unreliable.

But before he could react, the inheritance of the Nine Revolutions Starry Sky Technique had already begun. The starlight in the sky turned into beams of light, piercing through Zhu Ping'an's body like arrows.

Zhu Ping'an clenched his teeth, bracing for immense pain, only to find that the starlight entering his body brought no pain at all—instead, it felt warm and comfortable.

"Huh?"

Zhu Ping'an raised his hand in surprise. Tiny arcs of starlight danced cheerfully at his fingertips. He could clearly sense that he had already gained control over Star Force.

"Senior, didn't you say the Nine Revolutions Starry Sky Technique was incredibly difficult? Why do I feel like I've already entered its threshold?"

"Because the hardest part, you've already overcome on your own." The Starry Sky Ancient Saint gave Zhu Ping'an a strange look.

Back then, he had prepared thoroughly, relying on the Nine Revolutions Starry Sky Technique to draw Star Force into his body, and still suffered agonizing pain, nearly dying on the spot. This kid, however, was stubborn as iron—without any cultivation method, he had swallowed Star Light raw, and somehow survived.

Zhu Ping'an tried circulating the Nine Revolutions Starry Sky Technique. The Star Force dormant within him roared to life like an awakened dragon, surging violently and driving his entire blood energy into a frenzy.

At the same time, he could clearly feel that the countless stars in the sky seemed to have connected with him. Strands of Star Force continuously poured into his body. With just a thought, all the stars in the heavens could be at his command.

"This secret realm was passed down by me. The stars above have all been refined by my hand. Now that you've mastered the Nine Revolutions Starry Sky Technique, you should know how to deal with that monster." The Starry Sky Ancient Saint smiled.

"Thank you, Senior! Senior, I have one more question." Seeing the Starry Sky Ancient Saint's remaining soul growing faint, Zhu Ping'an hurriedly pressed on.

"Speak." The Starry Sky Ancient Saint nodded.

"That monster... is it a Mutant Beast? Or a demon?" Zhu Ping'an couldn't help voicing the doubt in his heart.

The Starry Sky Ancient Saint was silent for a moment, then sighed.

"He is human. A human... who strayed down the wrong path. Too much time has passed, and he has completely lost himself. Grant him release. I entrust this to you."

With those words, the Starry Sky Ancient Saint's soul began to slowly dissipate. He was merely a remnant wisp, and teaching Zhu Ping'an the Nine Revolutions Starry Sky Technique had exhausted the last of his energy.

"Farewell, Senior!" Zhu Ping'an bowed deeply in respect.

"Alright, go save your beloved, haha. What an interesting young man."

With a burst of laughter, the Starry Sky Ancient Saint vanished completely, and the dimensional space disappeared as well.

On the surface, it seemed like only a single breath had passed, but Zhu Ping'an had actually spent a long time in that dimensional space.

The Humanoid Creature vaguely felt that something about Zhu Ping'an had changed, but couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"Tell me now—what is your relationship with the Starry Sky Ancient Saint! My patience is wearing thin!"

He urged instinctively, his sharp claws pressing against Yan Shubing's delicate face, drawing a bead of glistening blood.

"Ping'an Ge! Save me! Don't you want Bingbing anymore?"

Yan Shubing shrieked, clenching her sphincter desperately to keep from wetting herself in terror.

Zhu Ping'an's expression darkened, and he barked sharply.

"Let her go! Or I'll make you regret ever being born! Anyone who harms those I cherish has already earned death!"

He had no intention of acting just yet. He wanted to see—if he didn't step in, what would the plot arrange to save Yan Shubing, the female lead?

"Oh? Make me regret being born? You think you can kill me? Ha↓ Ha↓ Ha↓ Ha↓ Ha↓ Ha↑!"

The Humanoid Creature laughed wildly.

"I come from the ancient era ten thousand years ago. In my prime, an ant like you would be crushed to death by my mere pressure just for approaching. And you dare spout such nonsense here?"

His answer was Zhu Ping'an's drawn longsword.

"Bingbing, don't worry! I won't let him harm a single hair on your head!"

Yan Shubing's breath caught, and she nearly fainted from rage. If she weren't trapped in the Humanoid Creature's grip, she would have knelt and begged Zhu Ping'an to stop boasting—if he kept it up, she'd really die.

Just then, a fierce dragon's roar erupted from the side!

Ye Qingxian gripped the Breaking Dragon Spear, his entire body seeming to enter a strange state.

"Damn! I overplayed it!"

Zhu Ping'an's face darkened. He hadn't expected that by not acting, the opportunity would fall to Ye Qingxian instead. How could he tolerate that?

"Everyone, scatter! I've found a way to defeat this monster, but the area of effect is wide. I, Zhu Ping'an, fear harming the innocent—stay far away! Leave this monster to me alone!"

Zhu Ping'an shouted with righteous fervor. The surrounding examinees weren't fools and quickly distanced themselves.

Zhu Ping'an activated the Nine Revolutions Starry Sky Technique, beginning to draw upon the countless stars above.

These stars had already been refined by the Starry Sky Ancient Saint. Now, encountering a power of the same origin, they were easily mobilized, turning into brilliant meteors that fell from the sky.

Whether by coincidence or mishap, one meteor happened to crash right where Ye Qingxian stood. Ye Qingxian, immersed in a strange state of enlightenment, never expected a meteor to suddenly strike him, and was sent flying.

"Pfft!"

Ye Qingxian spat blood, his face twisting with fury.

"Zhu Ping'an!!!"

Ye Qingxian's chest heaved violently. Last time in the Mock Exam, Zhu Ping'an had interrupted his Epiphany; now, in the College Entrance Examination, he had ruined his opportunity. He wished he could cut Zhu Ping'an down on the spot!

"Oh dear! Classmate Ye, how could you be so careless! I just said to stay far away—why didn't you listen!"

Zhu Ping'an explained anxiously, as if he had truly injured Ye Qingxian by accident.

Ye Qingxian was already injured, and seeing Zhu Ping'an's shameless demeanor, she panted heavily, her eyes bloodshot, and finally fainted from sheer rage.

As for the Humanoid Creature, upon witnessing the meteors streaking across the sky, terror already twisted his face.

"No! Impossible! That Starry Sky Ancient Saint bastard was dead as dead can be! I saw him breathe his last with my own eyes! How can anyone still command the Star Force here? This can't be!"

Boom!

In response, a terrifying meteor crashed down from the heavens, cratering the ground around it.

This place was originally his prison cage, and the meteors dealt him severe damage, shattering the black armor scales on his body.

The Humanoid Creature could no longer bother with Yan Shubing. She was thrown to the ground, rolling several times before barely scrambling up.

Now covered in dust and disheveled, she had lost all trace of her former delicate appearance.

"Ping'an Ge..."

She had just opened her mouth when a meteor coincidentally slammed down beside her, sending her tumbling across the ground again.

Zhu Ping'an's lips curled slightly. He had figured out the pattern—as long as he didn't intend to kill Ye Qingxian or Yan Shubing, he wouldn't violate the plot's taboos.

"Bingbing, hurry over here! It's too dangerous over there!"

Zhu Ping'an's face was full of urgency, but in secret, he kept manipulating meteors to crash beside Yan Shubing, each strike perfectly controlled—enough to make her suffer and get hurt, but not fatal.

He had long wanted to mess with this little green tea bitch, Yan Shubing, but had never found the chance.

If you looked closely, you'd notice that more meteors were falling beside Yan Shubing than on that Humanoid Creature.

"Bingbing! Seeing you like this breaks my heart! Come behind me quickly, let me protect you!"

"Oh dear, Bingbing, how could you be so careless? Come over here!"

"Bingbing, are you okay? Your hair is all singed!"

"Bingbing, your panties flew off!"