Oh No, This Brat's Dao Heart Has Shattered!

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The disciples present secretly gasped inwardly.

Young Master Cao is still the same Young Master Cao, no, he's even more arrogant than before.

The young master Cao used to be just a spoiled brat, but now he's not only a spoiled brat, he can also fight.

Upon realizing this, the onlookers present couldn't help but gasp inwardly, while also feeling fortunate that they hadn't offended Young Master Cao.

However, a few people in the crowd were trembling with fear.

These people were Ma Bin and his group. Their purpose in coming here today was to see Cao Youqian get a beating from Senior Brother Lin.

As a result, Senior Brother Lin has now been utterly defeated by Cao Youqian.

Based on their understanding of Cao Youqian, they knew that once he had dealt with Lin Ping'an, their next target would be them.

They were even more anxious than Elder Xiong in the sky, hoping that Elder Xiong would beat Cao Youqian Cao Youqian, or better yet, cripple him.

Then they won't have any burdens.

"What an arrogant brat who disrespects his elders! Today, I, on behalf of the Profound Fire Pill King, will teach you a lesson!"

Elder Xiong was the protector assigned to Lin Ping'an by Sword Martial King, but he did not accompany Lin Ping'an to the Life and Death Arena before the battle began.

Like most people, he didn't believe that Cao Youqian could beat their Sword Dao Institute's darling.

A moment of carelessness has put this elder in an awkward position.

"Snort!"

A cold snort suddenly came from the sky.

The shockwave made Elder Xiong in the sky tremble, almost causing him to fall from the sky.

Immediately afterwards, a majestic voice came from afar.

"What, are you people from the Sword Dao Institute so sore losers that you even have to interfere in matters of Life and Death Arena?"

As the sound came, the figure of the Profound Fire Pill King appeared in the sky.

Everyone present bowed to the Profound Fire Pill King upon his appearance.

"We pay our respects to the Profound Fire Pill King."

Elder Xiong was completely bewildered. Hadn't the Cao Clan already expelled Cao Youqian from their household?

Why would the Profound Fire Pill King appear here? Despite his confusion, he still bowed to the Profound Fire Pill King.

"Greetings, King Dan."

"Snort."

Profound Fire Pill King snorted coldly, "Are you going to ask Elder Sword Martial King to confront me, or are you going to have your junior admit defeat?"

Elder Xiong said with trepidation, "Our Sword Dao Institute concedes defeat in this battle. I was very offensive just now, and I will send a gift to Junior Nephew Cao to apologize later."

"Um."

The Profound Fire Pill King had no intention of escalating the matter; he was there to see just how far his grandson had grown.

He was very satisfied with today's battle.

"Then I shall take my leave."

After Elder Xiong finished speaking, he grabbed Lin Ping'an and left the Life and Death Arena, fearing that if he was even a second late, he would be beaten up by the Profound Fire Pill King.

Although the Dao-Seeking Academy does not allow fellow disciples to kill each other, he was in the wrong in this matter.

Even if the Profound Fire Pill King beat him up, the Dean wouldn't protect him.

After seeing him leave, Profound Fire Pill King gave Cao Youqian a thumbs-up and then turned to leave.

Once the bigwigs had left, everyone started cheering.

"Senior Brother Cao!"

"Senior Brother Cao!"

"..."

Cao Youqian stepped off the stage amidst the cheers of the crowd.

Qin Qin and Xiao Chen immediately went to greet them.

"Second Senior Brother, are you alright?" Qin Qin asked first.

"I'm fine. That kid's Sword Qi is nothing special. It's far inferior to Master's, let alone Senior Brother's."

Cao Youqian spoke with a smile, acting as if he didn't care about Lin Ping'an at all.

Xiao Chen patted him on the shoulder. "Junior brother, well done! Let's go back and celebrate together."

"Walk!"

After Cao Youqian finished speaking, he and his two fellow disciples left the Life and Death Arena under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

As they watched them walk away, the crowd began to murmur amongst themselves.

"I thought Senior Brother Xiao's strength was just luck, but I didn't expect Senior Brother Cao to become stronger as well. Could it be that the Miscellaneous Dao Institute really has some unknown secret?"

"That possibility cannot be ruled out. After all, the Miscellaneous Dao Institute was once glorious, producing the Four Sages of Music, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting."

"Should we transfer to the Miscellaneous Dao Institute?"

"If you could become an inner disciple, would you still want to go?"

"..."

Miscellaneous Dao Institute.

Chu Feng was currently extremely busy.

He planned to prepare a fine feast for Daqian, to make him quite happy.

"Master, we're back!"

Cao Youqian's loud voice came from afar.

Chu Feng casually replied, "You sit down first, Qin'er, come in and give your teacher a hand."

"Promise."

Qin Qin responded and went into the kitchen.

Half an hour later.

A table full of dishes appeared in the courtyard.

Chu Feng and his three disciples sat around the table, drinking and making merry.

After several rounds of drinks...

Chu Feng asked, "Daqian, tell me about today's battle."

Fueled by alcohol, Cao Youqian vividly recounted the course of the day's battle.

After listening, Chu Feng said, "So, you're aiming straight for breaking Lin Ping'an's Dao Heart."

"That's right. Killing Lin Ping'an on the Life and Death Arena was too difficult. Moreover, I sensed an aura on him that didn't belong to him. It seems this guy has some means of survival. If we encountered him in the wild, he would most likely have escaped my grasp."

Cao Youqian can still clearly remember the unfamiliar aura emanating from Lin Ping'an.

Moreover, the combat power unleashed by that unfamiliar aura was far more than that.

If Lin Ping'an also awakens his Divine Physique and can withstand an even stronger aura, then today's battle will be troublesome.

Chu Feng nodded slightly. "You did well, but it's difficult to break Lin Ping'an's Dao heart with just this little bit."

Even if he falls into depravity temporarily, he might suddenly do something big to you later.

Upon hearing his master's words, Cao Youqian's expression also became serious.

"Master, rest assured, I will absolutely not slack off in my cultivation."

"Good."

Chu Feng laughed and said, "If you can remain calm and focused on your cultivation, then Lin Ping'an's opportunities will never catch up with yours."

Xiao Chen, who was standing to the side, said, "Junior brother, if you need anything, you can call on your senior brother for help. Since Lin Ping'an has a big secret, it wouldn't be shameful for the two of us brothers to join forces to deal with him."

Cao Youqian's face showed a hint of surprise upon hearing this.

"Senior brother, I thought you were going to say that if I lose, you'd beat him up for me?"

Xiao Chen said, "Do you think I'm such a pedantic person?"

"Ha ha..."

Inside the Sword Dao Institute.

Sword Martial King looked extremely grim at his disciple, who had been beaten so badly that even his own mother wouldn't recognize him.

"Well done, Cao Youqian! Well done, this Miscellaneous Dao Institute! I'll remember this debt!"

Elder Xiong has found the best healing elixirs for me; you must heal Ping An."

Elder Xiong quickly and respectfully replied, "Yes, sir."

After finishing his sentence, Sword Martial King turned and left. Once outside, he muttered to himself, "It seems that simply relying on Lin Ping'an isn't enough; I need to allocate more resources to Lin Qingyu."

Inside the room.

Lin Ping'an stared blankly at the ceiling, still unable to understand why he had lost, muttering to himself:

"Master, why did I lose to that brat?"

Silence is the Cambridge of the room.

After a long while, the aged voice finally spoke, "That boy is very strange, and the cultivation method he practices is one I have never seen before in my life. But don't worry, as long as you cultivate according to what I say..."

You will definitely be able to defeat him within three years!

"Snort."

Lin Ping'an snorted lightly, "Master, please don't lie to me. If Xiao Chen had defeated me today, I would still think it was possible."

I followed your instructions step by step, but a year later Cao Youqian was not my match, defeated me.

What does this prove?

His master responded with silence.

Maybe I really am a useless person?

Lin Ping'an's words seemed to be spoken to himself, and also to his master. After speaking, he slowly closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

Within his sea of consciousness, the old man cried out in terror, "Oh no! This brat's Dao heart is shattered! All my efforts will be in vain!!!"