Even Wang Shou, who had made the rule, would not break it. Yet Chang Fukun kept edging across the red line.
No matter how badly he wanted Blue Star to win, he should not keep crossing that line. Even Blue Star's senior figures, Lei Jinglong and Wang Shou, never did.
Still, Chang Fukun was from Blue Star and had attended Blue Star University several years earlier. Lei Jinglong trusted him deeply. Chen Lie kept his doubts to himself, though his guard went up another notch.
After another day of training, Chen Lie went to the Crystal Pillars at Blue Star University's Second Campus early the next morning.
He had agreed with Jing Qingtian the day before yesterday to replenish the pillars' energy today.
When he arrived, he found the square housing the Crystal Pillars had been cordoned off.
As soon as Chen Lie reached the perimeter, someone from the Blue Star Divine Sense Master Association came forward.
"You're Mr. Chen Lie, the candidate for Blue Star Administrator, correct?
"My surname is Ren. I'm a director with the Divine Sense Master Association, and President Jing asked me to wait for you here today. Please come in!"
Chen Lie nodded. "Mm. Let's go."
The director immediately led him into the Second Campus square.
Inside, Chen Lie saw that most of the twelve Crystal Pillars had turned pale yellow. Blue Star University's students had clearly used them often over the past six months, nearly exhausting the Mental Power within.
"Mr. Chen Lie, all twelve Crystal Pillars are here. Is there anything you need me to prepare?" the director asked.
Chen Lie waved a hand. "No. Just stand guard outside and make sure no one disturbs me."
"Yes!"
The director left the square at once.
Chen Lie walked beneath a towering Crystal Pillar and