He Had to Be Appeased

After Han Keke's defeat, the Dual-Department Student in the Super Genius Class, who cultivated both martial arts and Mental Power, began to spar with Zhu Jingshu, but they were all defeated. Even one of the top twenty Blue Star Apprentice Divine Sense Master Ranking was defeated in a single exchange during a Mental Power battle.

At this moment, many members of the Blue Star Super Genius Class were shocked.

"Isn't this princess of Red Flame Planet a bit too strong?"

"That's right. Neither Martial Artist nor Divine Sense Master could gain any advantage over her. Are the Divine Sense Master on Red Flame Planet really that powerful? Or is this princess's divine sense attainment on Red Flame Planet also Yaoyao?"

Even Han Keke can't do it, so are we supposed to send Shao Keyu and Yan Zheng instead?

"Stop talking nonsense. Shao Keyu has already completed seven Blood Tempering, and he's aiming to be like Yan Qingwu from Shuimang Star. It wouldn't be honorable for him to win against someone in the Blood Refining Mid-Stage!"

"Is there no one in the same realm who can rival Zhu Jingshu?"

Zhu Jingshu stood in the sparring arena, her gaze sweeping over the students of the Blue Star Super Genius Class present.

"Strange, where is that person?"

She remembered that when she was participating in the Genius Hundred-Match Streak in the Sumeru Illusion Realm, she had met a Blue Star person named Chen Lie.

Her Pseudo-Heaven-Grade Consciousness Spirit, "Illusion Heart Cloud Butterfly," instantly collapsed and disintegrated under the attack of Consciousness Spirit Bian'an appeared to be the 36th strongest in the Canglan Star Domain.

She had already stepped into the Blood Refining Stage and was a late-stage first-order Divine Sense Master. She had stayed in the Organ Refining Stage in order to complete the Starry Sky University's Genius Hundred-Match Streak, but she never expected to encounter such a terrifying opponent.

A major reason she accompanied this mission to Blue Star was to meet this being who had cultivated to the Heaven-Grade Consciousness Spirit Consciousness Spirit in person and exchange insights on Mental Power.

From the moment she disembarked from the Star Boat, her eyes had been searching, but even after most of the day had passed, she still hadn't found that person. Zhu Jingshu paused for a moment in the sparring arena, then gracefully moved towards Blue Star's seats, in front of the group of girls.

"May I ask, sir, have all the most outstanding cultivators of Mental Power on Blue Star arrived today?"

Zhu Jingshu was asking Qin Ruoxi, whom she had just sparred with.

Cheng Xiaoxiao, who was sitting next to Qin Ruoxi, couldn't sit still any longer and immediately stood up and said, "What do you mean? Do you think that the Divine Sense Master of our Blue Star are too weak and not worthy of being your opponents?"

Qin Ruoxi shared the same thought. This princess from Red Flame Planet dared to be so arrogant on Blue Star's territory?

What's so great about a fallen royal family that clings to a corner of the country and holds a separatist regime?

In the eyes of the Blue Star people, the feudal dynasty of Red Flame Planet was simply a symbol of backwardness.

"I think you've misunderstood. I had no intention of provoking trouble," Zhu Jingshu, shaking her head slightly.

"If you don't provoke trouble, does that mean you're arrogant?"

"Don't think you're so great just because you've won a few sparring matches. Let me tell you, the truly powerful people on our Blue Star haven't even stepped onto the field yet!" Cheng Xiaoxiao sneered.

"Of course I know that."

Zhu Jingshu glanced at Cheng Xiaoxiao and Qin Ruoxi, who seemed somewhat indignant, and explained, "Perhaps you two have misunderstood me. I know that Blue Star is full of hidden talents, so naturally I wouldn't be arrogant."

"Then what did you mean by asking that question? Weren't you just mocking Blue Star being uninhabited?"

"That's not the case. In the Sumeru Illusion Realm, I happened to encounter a Divine Sense Master whose Mental Power far surpasses mine. This person is from Blue Star. However, I discovered that this person was not present, hence my question."

"I see!" Qin Ruoxi nodded. "Several outstanding members of our Blue Star University's Super Genius Class did indeed travel to Outer Stars, including two who are among the top ten on the Divine Sense Master Ranking. I wonder which one you're referring to?"

"The person I'm talking about is someone who cultivates both martial arts and Mental Power, and whose spiritual Consciousness Spirit is extremely powerful; he is a ferocious beast of the life form," Zhu Jingshu said.

Qin Ruoxi suddenly realized. "Oh, I know, is the person you're asking about a boy who's about eighteen years old?"

"Good!"

Qin Ruoxi's heart stirred, and she said, "The person you're talking about is the Lanjing Martial Leader Arts, the number one martial arts province on our Blue Star, who cultivates both Mental Power and martial arts."

"Is it my cousin?"

Cheng Xiaoxiao was taken aback and asked Zhu Jingshu in surprise, "What do you want with my cousin?"

"Nothing more than that brother's profound mastery of Mental Power, which makes me feel ashamed of my own inferiority. I originally came to Blue Star with the delegation with the intention of learning from him in person."

"Oh... so you wanted to ask my cousin for advice."

"That gentleman, is he really your cousin?" Zhu Jingshu looked at Cheng Xiaoxiao in surprise.

"What? Do you think I would lie to you?"

"That was not my intention. I simply wish to ask you, sir, when will that gentleman be returning?"

"It should be within the next few days. It's not easy for your Red Flame Planet delegation to come here, so it's impossible for you to leave in just a few days. However, my cousin is usually busy with his training and won't easily give pointers to others," Cheng Xiaoxiao said.

Zhu Jingshu nodded slightly, then retreated to her position on Red Flame Planet.

Seeing Zhu Jingshu leave, Cheng Xiaoxiao couldn't help but ask, "Ruoxi, how are you sure that the person the Red Flame Planet princess was talking about is my cousin?" "Is there any need to think about it? Think about it, even Han Keke is no match for this Zhu Jingshu. Han Keke is ranked twentieth on the Blue Star Blood-Qi Ranking. How many people are stronger than Han Keke?"

"That might not be his cousin, could it?"

Furthermore, Han Keke was ranked among the top twenty on the Blue Star Blood-Qi Ranking because of her young age, high Strength Value, and great potential. This doesn't mean her actual strength is also ranked twentieth, considering she has only undergone three Blood Tempering.

Qin Ruoxi said, "Think about it, among the top twenty on Blue Star Starry Sky University, who hasn't yet entered Starry Sky University, who cultivates both martial Mental Power and Mental Power attainments, and isn't even here, who else in the entire Blue Star University's Super Genius Class besides Brother Jiang Yuan could it be?"

Furthermore, the fifteenth princess of Red Flame Planet mentioned that person possessed a powerful ferocious beast's Consciousness Spirit. I recall that Brother Jiang Yuan's Consciousness Spirit was a fire-attribute ferocious beast called the Black Flame Red Snake, right?

Everything matches up perfectly; who else could it be but Brother Jiang Yuan?

Cheng Xiaoxiao suddenly realized. "That's right, I didn't expect my cousin's fame to have spread to this extent, even the royal princess of Red Flame Planet has become his admirer."

"Of course, they are the top ten on both the Blood Qi Ranking and the Divine Sense Master Ranking, and are experts at the Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi and Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow Realm."

Everyone else broke through to the Blood-Qi Rainbow Realm after entering Starry Sky University, but Brother Jiang Yuan was the first person on Blue Star to reach the Blood-Qi Rainbow Realm before even entering Starry Sky University.

"If it weren't for Brother Jiang Yuan Yuan's experience, Zuo Shaner from Longhai Province and Hao Yulong from Jingji Province would never have reached the Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi so early. In my opinion, Brother Jiang Yuan single-handedly propelled the martial arts progress of Blue Star, and his achievements are comparable to those of the person who brought the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm cultivation method to Blue Star twenty years ago, who is also the current president of the Blue Star Martial Artist Association."

"You can't say things like that lightly. The Ultimate Realm martial arts of our Blue Star were brought by that person. His attacks are not something we can comment on. If my grandfather finds out we're discussing the president of the Blue Star Martial Artist Association behind our backs, who knows how he'll punish me," Cheng Xiaoxiao quickly said. Qin Ruoxi also shuddered. Her grandfather didn't allow her to discuss the president of the Martial Artist Association either. If her grandfather found out she had given such an example, she would definitely be in big trouble.

The first day of the Eastern Region Three-Star Exchange Conference has concluded.

As the host planet, Blue Star began arranging accommodations for the guests from Red Flame Planet and Shuimang Star.

In the vice -Principal's Office of the Thirteenth Campus, Qin Zhenwei warmly received Zhu Zhengchang, the prince of the Great Yan Dynasty Red Flame Planet, and Zhou Chengchuan, the dean of the Shuimang Star Martial Academy. After arranging a meal, Qin Zhenwei sent someone to teleport Zhu Zhengchang and Zhou Chengchuan away.

As soon as Qin Zhenwei returned to his office, he heard a knock on the door and immediately said, "Come in!"

After Qin Zhenwei finished speaking, the office door was pushed open, Lou Xueru walked in.

"Oh? It's Director Lou?"

Lou Xueru entered the office and greeted Qin Lao with humility, "Old Qin!"

Looking at the person who came in, Qin Zhenwei asked in confusion, "Director Lou is usually in charge of the affairs of the Genius Class and sometimes goes to the Northwest Frontline to investigate. He is extremely busy. How come he has time to come here today?"

"Elder Qin, I've come here because I do have some questions to ask you," Lou Xueru said.

"Oh? What is it?"

"Please take a look at this student file first!"

Lou Xueru handed a prepared file to Qin Zhenwei.

Qin Zhenwei took the file, immediately arranged for Lou Xueru to sit down, and then examined the file in front of him.

In just a moment, Qin Zhenwei sensed that something was wrong.

"Chen Lie? Eight times the Strength Value?"

"How can someone at the Organ Refining Stage have eight times the Strength Value?"

"Wait, Chen Lie?"

Qin Zhenwei was taken aback. Wasn't this the young man who had come to him a few days ago with his granddaughter, asking for a favor?

How can there be eight times the Strength Value?

Eight times the Strength Value, that's the potential to reach the Great Extreme Realm of the Blood-Qi Stage.

On any planet in the Five Stars of the Eastern Region, a Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi would be extremely precious.

The Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi allows one to undergo two life sublimations, and its potential is far beyond that of those in the Small Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi.

This gap is reflected in multiple aspects, including combat strength at the same level, the five senses, and cultivation level.

It was only in the last two years, with the addition of twelve Crystal Pillar, that Blue Star began to produce Martial Artist at the Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi.

"Elder Qin, this student named Chen Lie, who is only at the Organ Refining Stage, already possesses eight times the Strength Value. It can be said that he has already reserved the position of the Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi."

Furthermore, he rose through the ranks from a remote province and had never used the Star Liquid. He probably hadn't even had time to comprehend a few of the twelve Crystal Pillar in the Second Campus Plaza.

This indicates that he still has enormous potential in the Blood-Qi Stage, and may very well reach the legendary nine times his Strength Value.

"Nine times the Strength Value?"

Qin Zhenwei gasped. Once you reach the Blood Refining Stage, the multiplier of your Strength Value becomes significant.

Each time you double your Strength Value, you can perform Blood Tempering once you reach the Blood Refining Stage Perfection. Each additional Blood Tempering strengthens your physique by three points. After completing eight Blood Tempering, your physique will reach the corresponding strength, allowing you to attempt to break through to the Second Extreme Realm of the Blood-Qi Stage, the Blood-Qi Rainbow Realm. If you can reach nine times your Strength Value, your physique's strength will undoubtedly surpass that of ordinary Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi.

"Old Qin, the main reason I came here this time is because of this student named Chen Lie."

According to his student file, he rose through the ranks from Dongchuan Province, one of the poorest provinces on Blue Star, and won the Three-Province Martial Champion provinces within the Chuanzhong Province.

However, for some unknown reason, he was severely punished by the Martial Artist Association, stripped of his title as the Three-Province Martial Champion provinces, publicly criticized in his own province, and prohibited from enjoying the treatment that Region-Level Genius should have. As a result, he was forced to enter Blue Star Super Genius Class and receive key training from Blue Star University by being transferred to Xiangguang Province.

Moreover, this student named Chen Lie is one of the Seven Northwest General Stars of this year's cohort.

Qin Zhenwei frowned and said, "Didn't the Martial Artist Association specify the reasons for the punishment?"

"The reason is that he was arrogant and domineering because of his own talent, which offended the distinguished guest from Outer Stars."

Elder Qin, let's set aside whether this student offended Outer Stars Outer Stars guests. Even if he did, our Martial Artist Association should still protect him.

A martial arts prodigy with the potential to achieve nine times the normal Strength Value —as long as it's not Star Betrayal Crime, even if they've committed a grave error, we should still show them leniency. Put ourselves in their shoes: we are this student, from an ordinary family, yet we've won the provincial Martial Leader, the Three-Province Martial Champion, and the Northwest General Star. Coming from an impoverished province, we've snatched the Northwest General Star honor, which had always been the domain of one of the top ten martial arts provinces on Blue Star. We should be enjoying the highest glory, but instead, we suddenly receive a province-wide public reprimand. How would we feel?

Young people are sensitive and value their reputation highly. This punishment not only strips him of his Three-Province Martial Champion but also removes the preferential treatment that Region-Level Genius should enjoy. How will his parents and relatives view him?

This has left him utterly humiliated, losing both face and substance. Will he become disillusioned with Blue Star, or even harbor resentment towards it?

"Old Qin, a genius with the Strength Value ninefold, harbors resentment towards his home planet. Can this be a good thing?"

Qin Zhenwei's expression hardened. Good news? Forget good news, this was downright terrible news.

If a young leader of a planet harbors resentment towards its home planet, and is incited and exploited by hostile Outer Stars forces at a crucial moment, who knows what kind of losses might result.

Even if such a thing hadn't happened, could we really expect them to consider their home planet after making a name for themselves on the Outer Stars?

"I know the details of the Martial Artist Association's punishment of this student named Chen Lie. It started with a dispute between juniors, but the Martial Artist Association's intervention was indeed a bit excessive."

"Elder Qin's qualifications are beyond my reach. I believe you are qualified to offer your opinions on the Martial Artist Association."

"After this incident, we must properly appease this student, at least to prevent him from harboring resentment towards Blue Star," Lou Xueru said. Qin Zhenwei pondered for a moment and said, "As I just said, this matter originated from a dispute between juniors. The person he clashed with was among the top ten on the Qi and Blood Qi Ranking, currently at the Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi, and someone who had passed the Administrator's assessment."

How can we appease them? We can't afford to offend someone else while trying to appease this one, can we?