Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 439 439: Calamity of Innocence

Wang Teng was extremely displeased. Since childhood, he had always been the center of attention and had never been so blatantly ignored. However, recalling the combat power and unique Wind Attribute Martial Skill that Ye Qingchen had just displayed, Wang Teng was hesitant.

Before his arrival, his father had instructed him that Zhongtian Town was a place of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. Although his uncle could ensure his safety here, he was also warned not to act recklessly and cause his uncle trouble.

That was why Wang Teng restrained his anger instead of lashing out at Ye Qingchen. However, that did not mean he would let the matter go.

So, after Ye Qingchen left, Wang Teng ordered his subordinates, "Go and investigate this Ye Qingchen. Find out everything about him! Report back to me the moment you have something!"

His men could hear the chill in Wang Teng's voice and dared not delay. After bowing to him, they left Ruiyun Residence to inquire about Ye Qingchen's background.

Meanwhile, with the shopkeeper personally leading the way, Wang Teng entered his room.

Wang Teng believed that as long as Ye Qingchen was a disciple entering Central Celestial Academy, it would be impossible for there to be no information on him.

A gentleman can wait ten years to avenge a slight. You slighted me today; I'll make you repay the debt slowly in the future!

Unbeknownst to Ye Qingchen, his casual act had stepped on Wang Teng's sore spot, inadvertently making an enemy. Of course, even if Ye Qingchen had known this would be the outcome, he wouldn't have cared about Wang Teng's opinion.

Time passed quickly. For the next two days, no one disturbed Ye Qingchen, allowing him to finally get a good night's sleep.

Early on the third day, Ye Qingchen left his room and headed outside. After all, today was the day of Central Celestial Academy's entrance test. Being unfamiliar with Zhongtian Town, he decided to set out early and ask for directions to the testing venue along the way.

Wang Teng, on the other hand, was reading in his room. As the dean's nephew, he enjoyed certain privileges, even for the test, so he didn't need to depart as early as Ye Qingchen.

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted Wang Teng's thoughts, and a cautious voice came from outside.

"Young Master Wang, we've found out about Ye Qingchen's background!"

Wang Teng was about to lose his temper at being disturbed, but upon hearing this, he suppressed his anger and said, "Come in and report."

The door opened, and Wang San entered with a young Martial Artist. They both bowed respectfully to Wang Teng, and Wang San stepped forward to speak reverently.

"Young Master Wang, this is the man. He says he traveled with Ye Qingchen to Zhongtian Town and knows him inside and out."

Wang Teng glanced at the young Martial Artist before him and said, "Let's hear it. Who exactly is this Ye Qingchen?"

The young Martial Artist adopted a respectful attitude, performing a deep bow to Wang Teng before speaking. "In response to Young Master Wang, my name is Feng Yuan, son of the Lord of Northern Barrier City. I also passed the assessment and have the honor of entering Central Celestial Academy. I hope for Young Master Wang's guidance in the future."

Impatiently, Wang Teng waved him off. "Answer the question. Save the pleasantries for later."

Feng Yuan quickly nodded and continued, "Young Master Wang may not be aware, but Central Celestial Academy recruited two students from Northern Barrier City: myself and Ye Qingchen. As for that Ye Qingchen's background… he is merely from a minor family in a small, remote country in the Northern Region. I've heard his sect was a One-star Sect that only recently advanced to a Two-star Sect."

"What? Are you telling the truth?"

Wang Teng slammed his palm on the table, which shattered into a pile of splinters, unable to withstand his fury. One could only imagine how enraged he was at that moment.

He had assumed Ye Qingchen came from some reclusive, distinguished family with extraordinary status. To his astonishment, Ye Qingchen actually hailed from a backwater place like the Northern Region. What was even more infuriating was that Ye Qingchen's family was considered remote even within the Northern Region, and he was just a disciple from a worthless Two-star Sect.

On what grounds? With a background like that, where did this Ye Qingchen get the confidence to ignore me so brazenly?

Wang Teng couldn't figure it out. He looked at Feng Yuan with a cold gaze and said, enunciating each word, "Is everything you just said true?"

Feng Yuan hurriedly nodded. "I swear, if a single word is false, I will willingly accept Young Master Wang's punishment. That fellow has always been arrogant. I never imagined he would dare to slight Young Master Wang so soon after arriving in the Central Region. Does he really think the Central Region is the same as the Northern Region?"

While confirming the story, Feng Yuan fanned the flames, not forgetting to subtly undermine Ye Qingchen.

Wang Teng was thoroughly enraged. He couldn't believe he had been played by a country bumpkin from the sticks.

Ye Qingchen, you've offended the dean's nephew! Do you really think you can survive in Central Celestial Academy? Feng Yuan was secretly triumphant.

When Feng Yuan first heard that someone was inquiring about Ye Qingchen's background, he knew that with Ye Qingchen's personality, he must have offended someone important. Therefore, Feng Yuan had been eager to divulge everything he knew. He was even more overjoyed when he learned the person Ye Qingchen had offended was none other than Wang Teng, nephew of Dean Wang Tong. He insisted on coming along to report in person, with the express purpose of latching onto a powerful backer like Wang Teng.

Now, seeing the fury on Wang Teng's face, Feng Yuan was even more delighted. He proceeded to tell Wang Teng everything else he knew about Ye Qingchen, down to the smallest detail. He held nothing back, even explaining how Ye Qingchen had humiliated him and stolen his first-place qualification.

Feng Yuan understood that scions like Wang Teng demanded absolute loyalty and obedience. The slightest concealment could cost him the chance to align himself with such a powerful figure. Moreover, Wang Teng was his greatest asset for dealing with Ye Qingchen.

Wang Teng listened carefully until Feng Yuan finished, then nodded. "This kid has some ability, but in the Central Region, that little bit of skill is a joke! Since he dared to offend me, I'll let him witness the true cruelty of the Central Region!"

After speaking, Wang Teng stood up. "You're Feng Yuan, right?" he said as he walked toward the door. "Follow me from now on. Be obedient, and you will be well rewarded."

Overjoyed, Feng Yuan eagerly followed behind Wang Teng as they both headed toward the entrance test location.

By this time, Ye Qingchen had also found the location for the entrance test after asking around.

It turned out that Central Celestial Academy was not actually located within this space. Instead, a Teleportation Array in Zhongtian Town connected the two separate spaces, guarded in turns by the academy's Elders.

Ye Qingchen had no idea what level of power was required to independently carve out a separate dimension, but such heaven-defying methods were far beyond his current comprehension.

He walked up to the Teleportation Array, presented the token Liu Changrun had given him, and after his identity was verified, stepped into the array.

After a sensation of space tearing at him, Ye Qingchen's vision suddenly cleared.