Couldn't We Just Make Peace?

Chen Lie hadn't expected Chen Ying to be so proud. He hadn't shown off at all, yet Chen Ying had already imagined a whole series of scenarios in her mind. So he said, "Sister Chen Ying, are you upset because my grades surpassed yours at the same age?"

Chen Ying immediately glared at Chen Liedao, "I'm not that petty, I'm just unhappy with your concealment."

The Blood Qi Value can't break 1 for a long time, so there's no hope of getting into the Elite Class from the Ordinary Class. Can you honestly say this isn't information you deliberately released?

"You've really made something of yourself now, earning martial arts resources worth billions of Star Dollar in just one hour. What? Are you afraid that we poor relatives will need your help?"

"Sister Chen Ying, do we even need to distinguish who is the poor relative between our two families?" Chen Lie retorted.

You know the answer to that yourself.

After Chen Ying finished speaking in a cool tone, she added, "Hurry up and get on the airship, don't keep the Provincial Governor's daughter waiting."

"If we incur the wrath of the powerful and influential, we ordinary citizens cannot afford the consequences."

Chen Lie didn't say anything more, and simply said, "Alright, I'm leaving then!"

Then, Chen Lie boarded the airship.

After Chen Lie boarded the airship, the cabin door closed immediately, and the airship took off, instantly speeding away from the Dongchuan Military Academy.

Chen Ying only turned and left after the airship had disappeared from sight.

Luo Zhixun, who was on the airship, naturally heard the conversation between Chen Lie and Chen Ying, but she didn't mention it.

Instead, he asked, "Mr. Chen Lie, has your Mental Power cultivation reached the next level?"

Chen Lie replied, "Not yet, but it's almost done."

He was only First-Rank Divine Sense Master, and he could advance to that level at any time if he wanted.

However, he needs to cultivate step by step and must wait until he has mastered the first Star God "Jing Wood Madman" to enter the next level. Only in this way will it benefit his future Mental Power cultivation.

"Wow, that's amazing! An 18-year-old First-Rank Divine Sense Master. Not to mention East River Province, there probably aren't any in Yunchuan Province, right?"

"With your talent in divine sense, you should be comparable to that young martial arts champion from the Three Provinces of Chuanzhong." Luo Zhixun exclaimed.

Who is the number one martial arts master in the Three Provinces of Chuanzhong?

Luo Zhixun said, "Don't you know? Her name is Ji Lingxuan. She's a martial arts genius who's only 18 years old and has already reached the Ultimate Realm of the Blood-Qi Stage."

Chen Lie thought for a moment and asked, "How do I compare to you?"

Luo Zhixun said with a somber expression, "I am far inferior to them."

The martial arts of East River Province are inherently barren, and my aptitude is not as high as that of Ji Lingxuan, nor have I ever reached the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm.

Moreover, I've heard that even the Ultimate Realm of Blood-Qi Stage have varying degrees of strength.

Ji Lingxuan is probably one of the strongest beings in the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm.

I've seen videos of her fighting against martial arts geniuses from other provinces who had also reached the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm. She could win within just a few moves. They were at the same level, yet it seemed like they were on two different levels.

It's just like how members of the Provincial Youth Genius Group suppress the trainees in the Genius Training Camp.

Chen Liedao, "Even within the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, there are indeed differences in strength."

The difference is no less than the difference between Martial Arts Student with three-digit Qi and Blood Qi Value and one with four-digit Qi and Blood Qi Value.

"Mr. Chen Lie, do you perhaps also have some understanding of the Ultimate Realm of Blood-Qi Stage? May I ask your esteemed teacher—"

Chen Lie directly refused. "I'm not at liberty to disclose that."

"Okay, fine."

Luo Zhixun could only nod. "It's a real pity that Mr. Chen Lie, with such talent in the field of Mental Power, is only in Genius Training Camp now."

If you're willing, I can mention it to my father and have him put in a good word with President Xu of the Dongchuan Martial Artist Association to get you into the Provincial Youth Genius Group ahead of schedule. The students there have better aptitude and are guided by renowned teachers.

With your near-entry-level Mental Power cultivation, you've already qualified to join the Provincial Youth Genius Group.

In the past, Chen Lie would have definitely agreed to Luo Zhixun's suggestion. However, entering the Provincial Youth Genius Group is now a piece of cake for him, so he naturally doesn't want to trouble Luo Zhixun to use this back door.

So he said, "No need, I have plans for that. Besides, getting into the provincial-level youth Genius Group is not a problem for me."

"Since Mr. Chen Lie has his own plans, I won't say any more." Luo Zhixun nodded.

At this moment, the middle-aged man piloting the airship said from the front, "Miss Zhixun, we have left Dongchuan Military Academy. Where are we going now?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhixun immediately looked at Chen Lie, Chen Lie said, "Take me back to the training camp."

"Okay!"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man in front immediately piloted the airship to the location of the Genius Training Camp.

About ten minutes later, the airship arrived at the training camp site, but instead of stopping outside the camp, it flew directly to the neighboring area.

After the airship landed, Chen Lie stepped off, and at the same time, Luo Zhixun escorted Chen Lie to the foot of the airship.

"Miss Luo, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to see me off. Please don't stop here, I've arrived."

Luo Zhixun gave a soft "Mm" and said, "Mr. Chen Lie, please don't be so polite. Just call me Zhixun."

Chen Lie nodded and said, "Then there's no need to call me 'sir' anymore, just call me Chen Lie."

"Alright, Chen Lie, I'll take my leave now!" Luo Zhixun said with a slight smile.

Chen Lie waved to Luo Zhixun, watched her Luo Zhixun the airship, and then turned and left.

On the airship, the middle-aged man piloting it asked, "Miss Zhixun, was that person just now a Divine Sense Master who was about to enter the next level?"

"That's right," Luo Zhixun replied.

"Divine Sense Master has reached this level at this age is rare, even in the entire Chuanzhong. Miss Zhixun, haven't you asked the Provincial Governor to investigate this person's background?" the middle-aged man asked.

"It's just normal interaction, there's nothing to investigate, and it would be impolite to do so."

"If you ask me, it's best to be cautious. According to the report from the Blue Star United Government, in the past month, ten martial arts geniuses have been assassinated by the Dark Moon Organization."

"The Dark Moon Organization only assassinates martial arts geniuses who have reached the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm; I'm not up to their standards yet."

"But Miss Zhixun, you—."

"Alright, that's enough," Luo Zhixun said. "I'll be careful of the Dark Moon Organization, but Chen Lie is definitely not one of Dark Moon."

The middle-aged man could only leave Dongchuan Military Academy in a speedboat.

Upon returning to the Genius Training Camp, Chen Lie's first action was to go to the cafeteria for a meal.

Upon entering the Training Camp Cafeteria, Chen Lie ordered a standard Nutritional Meal and then found a seat to sit down and eat.

As Chen Lie was eating, he looked up and suddenly saw a girl with a high ponytail carrying a tray walk up to his table.

The girl with the high ponytail came to the opposite side of Chen Lie, put down her plate, and sat down.

"Your name Chen Lie?"

The girl with the high ponytail looked at Chen Lie and said, "Hmm." Chen Lie nodded and asked, "You recognized me?"

The girl stared blankly for a moment, then said, "Have we met before?"

Chen Lie knew she most likely still didn't recognize him, so he asked, "Is there something you need?"

The girl hesitated for a moment and said, "You borrowed so many points from me last time, and I'm here to return them to you. A few days ago, I received my monthly base points of 20,000, but the Star Alliance took 2,000 of them."

So I'll return 20,000 points to you this time, is that alright?

Chen Liedao, "It's alright, I'm not in a hurry. You can keep the points for now."

"Well? But..."

"No buts needed, I don't lack a few tens of thousands of points now."

"If we really need it, we'll ask you for it," Chen Lie said.

"Okay, then remember to let me know in advance when you need to save up, I'm afraid I won't be able to save enough."

"Can."

After the girl with the high ponytail finished speaking, she stopped talking and started eating in front of Chen Lie.

After a while, she stopped eating and said, "Um—your strength is so high, if you don't want to pay points to the Star Alliance, you can discuss it with the people in the Star Alliance privately."

"Your abilities are undeniable; they'll definitely agree to waive your points requirement. Why pick a fight with them in public?"

Chen Lie simply said, "What's there for me to discuss with those small fry?"

"Although you defeated Meng Qiming, Meng Qiming is not the strongest in the Star Alliance. I heard that there are more than three students in the Star Alliance whose Blood Qi Value have exceeded 800 calories."

"And Ning Xingchen, the Alliance Leader of the Star Alliance, is the strongest in the Genius Training Camp. It is said that his Blood Qi Value is close to four digits, and he can rival the members of the Provincial Youth Genius Group," the girl with the high ponytail said.

"I understand." Chen Lie nodded.

"If possible, I suggest you make peace with the Star Alliance, because more than half of the top-level students in the entire Genius Training Camp are from the Star Alliance."

Ning Xingchen, as the strongest trainee in the training camp, received the attention of all the instructors.

"Okay, I got it. See you next time."

Chen Lie didn't say much. He quickly finished his meal, got up, and left the restaurant.

"This person."

The girl glared at Chen Lie's retreating figure.

I kindly reminded him this time, but although he said he knew, he didn't seem to take it to heart at all.

"Never mind him, let's ignore him!"

The girl shook her head.

She and Chen Lie were merely acquaintances. Although Chen Lie had borrowed so many points from her, she had already done her best by reminding Chen Lie.

Whether he listens or not is none of my business.

Council Chamber of the luxurious Dormitory Building, the base of the Star Alliance.

The core members of the Star Alliance gathered together.

A young man exclaimed in a loud voice, "What? How come the newcomers are so fierce these days?"

"Even Meng Qiming and Zhao Jinghao are no match for him?"

Lu Qingying glanced coldly at the young man who had spoken and reprimanded him, "Shut up, Guo Wenyu! Keep your voice down! We have two core members who have fallen into Chen Lie's hands. Everyone outside is saying that the Star Alliance has met its match. And you're making such a racket!"

"Afraid that others wouldn't know?"

At this moment, another young man on the sofa said, "Among us, only Yingjie and Chenge are stronger than Zhao Jinghao."

But I'm sure I won't succeed. Although I beat Zhao Jinghao, it was only a narrow victory.

Only you, Sister Ying, and Brother Chen are capable of consistently outmatching Zhao Jinghao in a duel.

According to Zhao Jinghao, Chen Lie is much stronger than him, and even if Sister Ying were to take action, she might not be able to defeat Chen Lie.

It seems we can only ask Brother Chen for help.

Guo Wenyu, who was standing next to him, said, "I already informed Brother Chen about this before I came. He's at the Provincial Youth Genius Group listening to a famous teacher explain martial arts, so he should be here soon."

Upon hearing Guo Wenyu's words, Lu Qingying immediately rebuked him, "Who told you to tell Xingchen about this?"

The renowned instructors at today's Genius Training Camp are martial arts masters specially invited from Cloud River Province by the Martial Artist Association.

Xingchen specifically asked the Chief Instructor to introduce him to me so he could participate in this martial arts analysis. I didn't even dare to bother him because of that. Guo Wenyu Xingchen, you really are a big mouth!

Faced with Lu Qingying's accusations, Guo Wenyu just kept touching his chin.

Lu Qingying's gaze shifted and landed on her cousin, Lu Qingchan, who was listening nearby.

"Qingchan, tell me, what exactly is Chen Lie's strength?"

Lu Qingchan shook her head repeatedly, somewhat at a loss, and said, "I really don't know."

"Didn't you say you were friends with him? How could you not know?"

"I really didn't know. Chen Lie never told me about his strength. At first, I thought his Blood Qi Value were the same as mine, around 200 calories."

"You really don't know?"

Lu Qingying was now at a loss.

Her strength is indeed above Zhao Jinghao's, and she can certainly defeat Zhao Jinghao, but she is not far superior to Zhao Jinghao.

If she were to rashly face Chen Lie, she wouldn't have much confidence in winning.

Lu Qingchan said, "Cousin, do you and Chen Lie have to stay at odds forever? Can't you shake hands and make peace?"

"A handshake and reconciliation is impossible."

Lu Qingying simply smiled and said, "Qingchan, do you know what Chen Lie is planning to do?"

He challenged the authority of the Star Alliance in public, seriously injuring several Star Alliance in succession, all in order to establish a new authority in front of hundreds of training camp students.

His goal is to defeat the Star Alliance and replace Star Alliance.

"Replace the Star Alliance? No way?" Lu Qingchan was speechless.

"Let me explain it to you like this: once all the trainees for the second phase of the training camp have been recruited, the entire Genius Training Camp will have no fewer than five hundred trainees."

Each of these 500 students has to pay 2,000 points per month, which translates to the Star Alliance receiving one million points per month.

This Chen Lie clearly wants a share of the one million points each month. Asking him to shake hands and make peace is tantamount to asking him to give up these benefits. Do you think he will agree?

"Is that so?"

Lu Qingchan hearing Lu Qingying's explanation, Lu Qingchan finally understood that Chen Lie's ultimate goal was to accumulate one million points per month?

"But why charge each person two thousand points? Wouldn't it be better if everyone just lived in peace?" Lu Qingchan asked again.

Lu Qingying replied, "This is a rule that the instructors at the training camp have tacitly agreed upon, in order to concentrate limited resources on the top trainees."

We all went through the same thing, so even if our Star Alliance doesn't take it, someone else will."

Lu Qingchan raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled.

After realizing that Lu Qingchan Lu Qingying truly didn't understand Chen Lie's strength, Lu Qingying stopped asking him and instead began exchanging ideas with the other core members of the Star Alliance.

At that moment, a young man with a commanding presence and outstanding demeanor strode confidently into the Council Chamber.

Upon seeing the young man, Lu Qingying quickly went to greet him, "Xingchen, you've come?"

The young man nodded sharply and said, "Yes, Wen Yu has already told me what happened. If I don't come back, you won't be able to resolve this matter."

Lu Qingying pursed her lips. "Hmph, Guo Wenyu, that big mouth! I was afraid of disturbing your cultivation, so I didn't tell you. I didn't expect him to be so quick to speak this time!"

The young man smiled slightly, "If I remember correctly, tomorrow seems to be the day of the Point Plunder Battle."

"If I don't get back in time, what if Chen Lie embarrasses you all during the Point Plunder Battle when all the students gather?"

Lu Qingying said guiltily, "It's all my fault for being useless. I ran into a little trouble and you had to step in to help me fix it."

"The Star Alliance is, after all, mine. If something goes wrong, I can't just ignore it."

Furthermore, this is no small matter. A newcomer who just entered the Genius Training Camp was able to defeat Meng Qiming and Zhao Jinghao in succession, which is enough to show that he is not simple and is much stronger than us back then.

"This is a rare martial arts genius; he's no small troublemaker," the young man said.

"What should we do then? Are you going to Duel Platform him in tomorrow's Point Plunder Battle? But what if he refuses?" Lu Qingying asked.

The boy shook his head. "The Chief Instructor has already told me that my strength has reached the standard, and it's time to consider promoting me to the provincial-level youth Genius Group."

I can't stay at the Genius Training Camp for long, so naturally I have to think about you all. If I just leave, even if I teach Chen Lie a lesson before I go, what if he comes looking for trouble after I'm gone?

So my idea is to make peace with him.

"Make peace? How can we make peace?"

"Invite him to join the Star Alliance, Xiaoying. Your Blood Qi Value has already exceeded 900, right?"

Lu Qingying hummed in agreement and asked, "It's almost at 910 calories, what's wrong?"

The young man said, "Tomorrow, do as I said, and invite Chen Lie to join the Star Alliance."

I'm about to be promoted to the provincial-level youth Genius Group. With your Blood Qi Value progressing, even if it's slow, you'll reach the standard of the Genius Training Camp in less than two months.

Promise Chen Lie that he will wait two months until you join the Genius Group, after which the Star Alliance will be handed over to him.

"No matter what he does then, even if he changes the Star Alliance to the Chen Lie Society, so be it."

"Hand over the Star Alliance to Chen Lie? But—"

The young man interrupted Lu Qingying's question, saying directly, "This method is the optimal solution; otherwise, even if I went up to the Duel Platform and taught him a lesson, it would be meaningless."

"Well—okay, that brat got off easy!"

After Lu Qingying finished speaking, she raised her small face and said, "Xingchen, rushing back like this will definitely make you miss the lecture by the famous teacher. It's all Guo Wenyu's fault. Why don't you go back now?"

"No need. The martial arts master invited by the Martial Artist Association has had some matters to attend to, so the martial arts lecture will be held three days from now."

"So you're saying it didn't delay you? That's great!"

Lu Qingying reached out and shook the boy's arm, smiling sweetly.

Lu Qingchan watched this scene, lost in thought.

Meanwhile, Chen Lie returned to his Dormitory at the training camp, watched Blue Star News on TV for a while, then washed up and went back to the rest room.

As soon as Chen Lie entered the room, he heard Green Bubble message on his Communicator.

Upon opening it, I discovered it was a message posted in the main group Genius Training Camp.

Chief Instructor: "Tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM, all trainees will assemble at Training No. 3 Training Field for the Point Plunder Battle. @All Members"

Below this message were numerous replies from students saying "Received".

After seeing the message, Chen Lie replied with "Received" and then tossed the Communicator aside.