Back to East River Province, a martial artist banquet

Yan Yueke walked up to the podium with her head down, took a deep breath, and came to Chen Lie.

Hello, senior!

After greeting him, Yan Yueke received no response for a long time. She looked up and met Chen Lie's cold gaze, and her heart skipped a beat.

Chen Lie looked at Yan Yueke and said expressionlessly, "Get out of here. You're not one of those I'm referring to."

Yan Yueke's heart sank. Being targeted like this in public felt like a deep humiliation. She couldn't help but say, "Why? I'm also from Blue Star. I drew the five-star pattern. Why are you treating me differently? Why are you targeting me?"

"Because I control the rules, you are not worthy of my guidance, and you shouldn't even be here today."

Chen Lie said again, "I'll say it one more time, get out of here."

"I'm not having this! What did I do to offend you? Why are you treating me like this!"

Yan Yueke was furious and embarrassed. She was the one who had been wronged, and she didn't even care. Why did Chen Lie still make her lose face in public?

She had never suffered such humiliation in her entire life.

"I don't need to explain to you, get out of here!"

Chen Lie's Five Gods True Qi instantly swept across the entire inner field. The massive airflow formed by the surge of True Qi crushed the lectern on the stage and also blasted Yan Yueke off the stage.

Yan Yueke fell to the ground below the podium with a "thud." She stood up, her eyes already red.

"You've gone too far! I've never offended you, yet you've repeatedly targeted me. Your arrogance is outrageous! I'm going to report you to the Martial Artist Association!"

"You can sue me wherever you want, I'll let you sue me, but now, get out of here right now!"

Yan Yueke a lump in her throat. With her family background, how could she not know that Chen Lie's current position was as stable as Mount Tai?

Sue? How?

Even if you complain to the Global Political Council or the Planetary Administrator, it will be because you were ignorant and offended a martial arts genius of Blue Star, a great hero of the Eastern Star Region, who is rare in a thousand years.

She knew very well that she could only swallow the humiliation she had suffered today.

"You just wait!"

In front of everyone, Yan Yueke repeatedly reminded herself that no matter what, she must not show any weakness.

After saying that, she turned around abruptly and left the square.

The moment Yan Yueke stepped out of the square, tears welled up in her eyes.

In the inner plaza of the Thirteenth Campus, the audience members of the Five Stars of the Eastern Region were all astonished by what they had just witnessed.

Why is this candidate for Administrator of Blue Star suppressing that girl like this? What conflict couldn't be resolved privately?

Among the students of the Blue Star University Lanjing Genius Group, some couldn't help but start discussing it.

"What did Yan Yueke do to offend Senior Chen? This Senior Chen is really going too far!"

Mu Xiyan suddenly turned around, glared at the person who had just been criticizing her, and said, "If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense."

Didn't you see how guilty Yan Yueke looked just now?

The host called her so many times before she dared to come out; she must have something to hide. Maybe she offended Senior Chen before, otherwise why would Senior Chen target her?

The man said, "But to embarrass someone like this in public is going too far—"

Mu Xiyan smiled coldly, "So you'll never amount to much in martial arts!"

Those who practice martial arts value doing as they please and having a clear and unfettered mind.

"If you're so angry but keep it to yourself, why not just stay home and be a coward? Why bother coming out to practice martial arts?"

The man wanted to argue, but Mu Xiyan glared at him coldly and silenced him.

Meanwhile, upon realizing something was amiss, Li Zhuxian, a reporter from Blue Star Television Station, decisively cut off the recording.

A candidate for the Administrator of Blue Star, a great hero who has made great contributions to Blue Star, and a martial arts genius who is the focus of attention in the Eastern Star Region and appears only once in a millennium, he cannot afford to get caught up in a media storm.

Li Zhuxian didn't try to dissuade Chen Lie; she was just a reporter for Lanjing Television Station and didn't have the qualifications or status to dissuade a candidate for the Administrator of Blue Star.

As soon as the commotion started, Li Zhuxian quickly said, "Distinguished guests from Outer Stars, there have been some unexpected events today. Fortunately, this gathering is nearing its end, and everyone from each planet has already received individual guidance."

I hereby declare this gathering adjourned. Our staff will guide everyone to leave in an orderly manner.

Guided by staff from Blue Star University, the teenagers from the Five Stars of the Eastern Region left the venue one by one.

After the rally ended, Chen Lie returned to the backstage area of the rally in the Thirteenth Campus.

Super Genius Class tutor Zheng Dongyang came to Chen Lie: "Chen Lie, you are now a candidate for the Administrator of Blue Star. You should be mindful of your influence in public."

Regarding what just happened, I didn't mean to criticize you. I just wanted to remind you that even if there are any conflicts, they can be resolved privately.

"Luckily, there was no live stream today, otherwise it would have been too damaging to your image."

Chen Lie nodded. "I'll be careful!"

Given Chen Lie's achievements, what just happened was insignificant. Even if Chen Lie were tyrannical and domineering, even if he crippled the Administrator's son, he would not receive any substantial punishment. Therefore, Zheng Dongyang did not mean to criticize Chen Lie, but was merely warning him to be mindful of his influence.

Young and impetuous, I didn't care.

Furthermore, Zheng Dongyang has no right to reprimand a candidate for Administrator.

"By the way, are you going back to East River Province?" Zheng Dongyang asked again.

"Yes!"

"President Wang has already made arrangements, and I've arranged for a miniature Star Boat, which is currently parked at the Airship Plaza on Thirteenth Campus. You can take this Star Boat to East River Province."

"Thank you so much, Professor Zheng!"

After bidding farewell to Zheng Dongyang, Chen Lie headed to the Airship Plaza in the Thirteenth Campus.

Upon arriving at the plaza, Chen Lie indeed spotted a miniature Star Boat.

At this moment, there were several guards standing beside the Star Boat.

Chen Lie arrived at the Star Boat, and the head guard stepped forward and said, "Candidate Chen Lie, we are ordered to escort you back to East River Province. Please board the Star Boat!"

"This is troublesome!"

Chen Lie nodded and then boarded the Star Boat.

Several guards then boarded the Star Boat by one.

Soon, the Star Boat took off and disappeared in a blur.

Meanwhile, Yan Yueke returned to Lanjing's home.

As soon as she entered the house, she couldn't help but sob.

He was indeed a disciple of a top noble family on Blue Star, his family was a first-class family on Blue Star, and his father was among the most prominent in the world. Crushing an ordinary Martial Arts Student would be as easy as crushing an ant. But Chen Lie was a genius who surpassed Blue Star.

The injustice she suffered today has nowhere to be redressed, and even her father would find it difficult to stand up for her.

Just as Yan Yueke was wiping away her tears, a voice suddenly appeared.

"Oh dear, you're so big and still crying. Who upset our little princess?"

Yan Yueke looked up abruptly and saw a young man of about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old. She couldn't help but say, "Brother? Why are you back?"

"Blue Star is about to form the Interstellar Allied Forces 19th Legion. The Administrator and my father urgently invited me back to help establish the Interstellar Allied Forces and to pass on some of the advanced experience of the Canglan Army. So I asked for leave and came back!"

The young man said.

"Oh, is that so!"

Yan Yueke nodded slightly.

The young man continued, "You still haven't told me who bullied you?"

When questioned, Yan Yueke's nose stung again, and her eyes reddened as she said, "It was Chen Lie, who's been making headlines lately. He did it in public—"

Yan Yueke recounted the events that had just occurred to the young man in detail.

"Oh?" The young man's eyes flashed after hearing what had happened. "Is that the genius who's said to appear once in a thousand years in the Eastern Star Region?"

How arrogant! They actually dared to bully my sister!

"Yueke, don't be sad. I'll take care of your anger for you!"

"I promise this kid will be respectful and well-behaved the next time he sees you."

"But, brother, given Chen Lie's great achievements and current popularity, won't you be punished if you make a move?" Yan Yueke couldn't help but ask.

The young man snorted coldly, "Don't worry, I'll find a suitable opportunity to teach him a lesson. I won't do anything reckless, just let him understand that the Yan Family Members is not a family he can bully at will."

His achievements were merely a matter of chance. Even if he were truly exceptionally talented, he could never rival the geniuses of the Ten-Star Alliance planets because he lacked the powerful support and cultivation to nurture them.

Yan Yueke's mood improved considerably upon hearing the young man's words.

Meanwhile, Chen Lie traveled by Star Boat and arrived in East River Province in about half an hour.

As the Star Boat landed, Chen Lie Star Boat out and immediately saw Luo Chengfeng, the Provincial Governor of East River Province, and Xu Tianchuan, the president of the Dongchuan Province Martial Artist Association, greeting him below.

Upon seeing Chen Lie appear, Luo Chengfeng and Xu Tianchuan quickly stepped forward.

"Chen Lie, you're back?"

Chen Lie nodded, looked at Luo Chengfeng and Xu Tianchuan, and asked, "Provincial Governor Luo, President Xu, what are you doing here?"

"Half an hour ago, the Provincial Governor's Office received a notification from Lanjing saying that you would be returning to East River Province, and that the Governor of East River Province should greet you in advance!" Luo Chengfeng said.

"I see!" Chen Lie finally understood after hearing the answer.

He currently holds the title of candidate for Administrator of Blue Star, which, legally speaking, puts him at a higher level than the governor of East River Province, comparable to the Provincial Governor of the top ten provinces on Blue Star.

"Chen Lie, you may not know this, but today is the day of the competition for the Three-Province Martial Champion. After receiving the message from Lanjing, President Xu and I rushed over from the competition venue immediately," Luo Chengfeng said.

"I remember the competition for the Three-Province Martial Champion was always at the end of May, wasn't it? Why was it brought forward this year?" Chen Lie asked.

"The policy has changed. Blue Star is now Permanent Councilor Star of the Eastern Star Region, and the number of students admitted to Starry Sky University has increased every year. In order to adapt to the pace earlier, the military training for freshmen at Blue Star University has been moved up by almost a month, and the competitions in all provinces have also been moved up by about half a month."

"Okay, I understand!" Chen Liedao, "Since Provincial Governor Luo and President Xu have important matters to attend to, they should go ahead and take care of them."

I need to go home for a bit, so I won't take up any more of your time!

Xu Tianchuan then said, "Chen Lie, you were the champion of the Three Rivers Martial Top Scholar last year, so this year's competition for the Three-Province Martial Champion will be held in East River Province."

I watched the martial arts competition just now. Based on my analysis, Zhu Yining, the East River Province Martial Leader, has a high chance of winning the Three-Province Martial Champion. The competition venue isn't far away, why don't you go and take a look?"

"No, I need to go home first."

"Oh well!"

Seeing that Chen Lie was unwilling, Xu Tianchuan had no choice but to abandon the idea.

After speaking with Luo Chengfeng and Xu Tianchuan, Chen Lie left the Star Boat Parking Lot.

Following the route he remembered, Chen Lie walked home.

It had been almost half a year since Chen Lie left for Starry Sky University.

Soon, Chen Lie returned to his front door.

Standing outside the door, Chen Lie heard some noises coming from inside the house.

He pushed open the door and entered, seeing the television in the living room was on, showing a live broadcast of the Three-Provinces Martial Tournament.

On the sofa in front of the television, mother Feng Yuelan and father Chen Gequn were watching the live broadcast.

"Dad, Mom, I'm home!"

Upon hearing Chen Lie's voice, Chen Gequn and Feng Yuelan suddenly stood up. Seeing Chen Lie, both of them showed surprise and delight.

Son, you're back?

Feng Yuelan stepped forward and patted Chen Lie's collar.

"Yes, I'm back!" Chen Lie nodded.

"You've been at Starry Sky University Starry Sky University for half a year now. How are you doing there?" Feng Yuelan asked.

"That's great, Mom!"

Chen Gequn asked, "Son, I heard from the Blue Star News that you won first place in the Starry Sky University freshman competition?"

"Yes, Dad, I got first place, but it's nothing special. None of the truly powerful people from Outer Stars participated," Chen Lie said.

"No matter what, getting first place is amazing!"

Feng Yuelan then said, "Sit down quickly and tell me and your father how you're doing at Starry Sky University!"

Chen Lie nodded, sat down on the sofa in the living room, and then told his parents about his experiences at Starry Sky University.

Of course, he only said the nice things; he didn't reveal a single word about the cruelty of Outer Stars.

Feng Yuelan and Chen Gequn listened to Chen Lie 'Chen Lie story, and occasionally asked him a question.

"By the way, Chen Lie, where's your girlfriend, Liusu?" Feng Yuelan asked.

"Oh, she's also at Starry Sky University, but she's been practicing martial arts and hasn't come back," Chen Liedao.

Chen Gequn said, "I heard from the recent news that you represented Blue Star and several other powerful geniuses from the Eastern Star Region to compete against people from outer space, in order to vie for command of an Interstellar Allied Forces."

The news said, "It was thanks to your heroic efforts that we won this battle."

"That's true!" Chen Lie nodded. "But it wasn't just me; I simply played the biggest role in the battle."

"Your father was saying just a few days ago that you must have already Ranked Martial Artist, and it's time to hold a Martial Artist banquet for you!" Feng Yuelan said.

"Martial Artist's Banquet?"

Chen Lie knew that in the Three Provinces of Chuanzhong, and even throughout the entire Blue Star, families would hold a Martial Artist banquet for Martial Arts Student students after they Ranked Martial Artist.

Most Martial Arts Student on Blue Star hold such a banquet, but Chen Lie felt it was unnecessary for him, so he said, "Dad, Mom, I've been Martial Artist for several months now, long past the time limit for holding Martial Artist banquet, so let's forget about it?"

"The banquet still needs to be held. Back then, your sister Chen Ying held her Martial Artist Banquet more than a month after she Ranked Martial Artist."

If you don't want to be too flashy, we'll invite a few relatives and friends. If possible, you can also invite your classmates from Starry Sky University to participate, which will also be a good opportunity to build good relationships with them!

This will benefit you greatly at Starry Sky University!