(Third update)
The existence of nobles was a product that emerged when a society developed to a certain stage.
Perhaps in the beginning, nobles truly had been the most gifted, talented, and capable group of people. But after an empire had been ruled by nobles of every rank for hundreds or thousands of years, things began to change.
Why did sects like Spirit Hall, the Wind Sword Sect, and the Fire Leopard Sect want to eliminate Yang Ming?
It was not merely because Yang Ming had already displayed exceptional talent and strength. It was also because of his identity—he was an ordinary commoner from Holy Soul Village.
In the Heaven Dou Empire, when a Spirit Master reached the rank of level-thirty Soul Elder, they had the opportunity to receive a noble title and become one of the nobility. However, the price was that from then on, they would be tied to the Heaven Dou Empire's war chariot.
When Yang Ming had advanced to Soul Elder in the past, officials had come to recruit him as well. However, Yang Ming had refused them all. Since it had not been particularly important, it had not been described in detail.
As a result, Yang Ming, a commoner, standing out so brilliantly in the tournament appeared especially glaring. His existence had already threatened the ruling class's vested interests.
Seeing the look of sudden understanding on Yang Ming's face, Liu Erlong nodded to herself, practically wanting to say that he was teachable.
"Now, you should understand your situation, right?" Liu Erlong asked in a negotiating tone. "Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and I discussed it. For your safety, we think you should not compete in the rest of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. What do you think?"
"Not good."
To Liu Erlong's surprise, Yang