Three-Way Discussion

Dugu Bo asked with some surprise, "Sect Master, you don't seem worried about the outcome of the competition at all."

Jun Xuehan stood up indifferently and said, "I'm suspended now, what's the use of worrying?"

"We'll head back first. Once their competition is over, you can let them go back to the Blazing Gloom Academy on their own."

With that, Jun Xuehan and Qian Renxue walked straight out of the rest area.

Dugu Bo simply smiled and said nothing.

After the two left the Soul Arena, Qian Renxue couldn't help but ask softly, "Xuehan, are you planning to go back to your residence or back to the Wind Snow Pavilion?"

Upon hearing this, Jun Xuehan thought for a moment and said, "I'm planning to return to the Wind Snow Pavilion and use the Simulated Training Ground for Meditative Cultivation. What's wrong, Xue'er?"

Qian Renxue gently shook her head and said, "It's alright, I'll go back to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace."

Jun Xuehan paused, then said, "Isn't everything alright in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace? Xue'er, why are you going back?"

Qian Renxue rolled her eyes and said, "Of course, it's to help Young Master Jun deal with the suspension."

Jun Xuehan said somewhat nonchalantly, "There's no need to rush to deal with the suspension. A few days of peace and quiet is not bad."

Qian Renxue her eyes at him and said, "It has to be dealt with sooner or later. What's the difference between dealing with it now and dealing with it later?"

"Hmm... there's no difference." Jun Xuehan blinked and said, "Xue'er, then I'll go back to the Wind Snow Pavilion to cultivate first."

Qian Renxue nodded gently and said, "Yes, I'll go back to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace first."

Seeing Qian Renxue preparing to leave, Jun Xuehan couldn't help but ask, "Xue'er, we're about to part ways, aren't you going to give her a goodbye kiss or something?"

Qian Renxue paused, three black lines appearing above her head, her phoenix eyes narrowing as she looked at Jun Xuehan ahead.

"Xue'er, you don't need to say anything, I understand," Jun Xuehan said with a shrug.

"Hmph." Qian Renxue gave a haughty snort and headed straight for the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

Jun Xuehan watched Qian Renxue's departing figure, smiled, and then walked towards the Wind Snow Pavilion.

Upon returning to the Wind Snow Pavilion, Jun Xuehan went directly to the Simulated Training Ground, where she sat cross-legged and began Meditative Cultivation.

In the main hall of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, stood below Xue Ye.

"How are Bishop Salas and Sect Master Ning handling the matter of Qinghe, Blazing Gloom Academy, and Shrek Academy violating the competition rules?" Xue Ye asked softly.

"Father, the matter of the Blazing Gloom Academy and Shrek Academy violating the competition rules should be investigated and clarified today. As long as a result is reached through discussion, this matter can be resolved fairly and justly." Xue Qinghe smiled slightly and answered with neither humility nor arrogance.

"A fair and just solution? Qinghe, what do you think would be a fair and just solution?" Xue Ye asked.

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe lowered his head slightly, pretending to think.

After a long pause, Xue Qinghe said, "Father, it is an indisputable fact that Shrek Academy broke the rules first on the Soul Dueling Stage. If Blazing Gloom Academy did not have the Tournament Rules, then it is only right that Shrek Academy be removed from this competition."

"But Blazing Gloom Academy also broke the rules. If we only punish one academy, it would be unfair to punish either Blazing Gloom Academy or Shrek Academy."

"So I think that since both sides have violated the rules of the competition, it would be better to let them cancel each other out and both of them get a demerit. Whoever violates the rules of the competition should be immediately removed from the competition."

"Of course, this is just my personal opinion. How to handle it specifically depends on the opinions of Bishop Salas and Sect Master Ning."

Listening to Xue Qinghe's words, Xue Ye tapped the armrest of his chair lightly with his hand, as if he was thinking.

"It's true that Shrek Academy broke the rules first, but Shrek Academy only used external objects, while Blazing Gloom Academy almost killed someone. The nature of the two is different. If they were to cancel each other out, it seems a bit inappropriate." Xue Ye looked at Xue Qinghe in front of him and said softly.

"Father, almost killing someone is just a matter of not killing anyone during the competition. Since no one was killed, it can only be considered a serious injury at most. In the competition, Soul Skill are blind, and injuries are inevitable. So, it's all a violation of the rules, so what's the difference?" Xue Qinghe smiled gently and said slowly.

"Well, we'll discuss this matter again after Bishop Salas and Sect Master Ning arrive." As he spoke, Xue Ye couldn't help but glance at Xue Qinghe with surprise. He felt that Xue Qinghe and Jun Xuehan seemed to be in cahoots.

But upon closer examination, it's clear that the Wind Snow Pavilion established by Jun Xuehan has already shown a tendency to subtly support Xue Qinghe, so it's only natural that Xue Qinghe Jun Xueqing.

Moreover, supporting Xue Qinghe is tantamount to supporting the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, and supporting the Heaven Dou Imperial Family means being considered one of their own. After all, their position will eventually be passed on to Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.

Previously, when Xue Beng was alive, Xue Ye had the right to choose who to pass the throne to. But since Xue Beng's unexpected death two years ago, there's no need to choose anymore; Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's position is unshakeable.

Xue Ye closed his eyes slightly, quietly waiting for the arrival of Bishop Salas and Sect Master Ning, and Xue Qinghe did the same.

The entire hall fell silent at that moment.

Time passed gradually, and the sun hanging in the sky began to set in the west.

As dusk fell, Platinum Bishop Salas of Platinum and Ning Fengzhi slowly entered the main hall.

Xue Ye slowly opened his eyes, looked at the two people who slowly walked in, and asked softly, "Bishop Salas, Sect Master Ning, how is the investigation going?"

Salas put one hand behind his back and stroked his beard with the other, saying, "Blazing Gloom Academy and Shrek Academy are at fault, but they each have their own version of events, and both are quite compelling, making this a difficult situation to resolve."

Ning Fengzhi slightly and said, "Bishop Salas is right. Different perspectives lead to different results. Whether it's Blazing Gloom Academy or Shrek Academy, it's an indisputable fact that they violated the Tournament Rules. But from both sides' perspectives, neither side is wrong."

Upon hearing this, Xue Ye asked, "Then what do you think should be done?"

Salas put down his hand that was stroking his beard and said, "Shrek Academy violated the rules of the competition first. According to the Tournament Rules, Shrek Academy should be expelled from this competition."

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand and said, "That's not appropriate. It would be unfair to remove Shrek Academy from the list and leave only Blazing Gloom Academy."