"Ding Dong!"
"Congratulations, you have altered the original storyline. With one against seven, Shrek Academy has defeated Balak Academy. Reward: 6 distributable attribute points."
In the original storyline, Shrek Academy had sent Xiao Wu to fight. Although Xiao Wu had extraordinary combat ability, she had only managed to defeat five opponents from Balak Academy. Now, however, Ye Feng was the leader of Shrek Academy. He had sent Tai Long instead. With one against seven, Tai Long secured victory.
This was just a minor storyline change, so Ye Feng only received six distributable attribute points from the system.
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"Huh?"
Ye Feng was watching the match when a voice called out to him. Ma Hongjun nudged Ye Feng with his shoulder. Ye Feng tilted his head and looked at Ma Hongjun. Following his gaze, Ye Feng saw Huo Wu approaching them.
Oh my god, no way?
Ye Feng was stunned. A scene from the original storyline surfaced in his mind. In the original events, Tang San was busy enjoying his romantic encounters at this moment. Most of the paths Ye Feng had walked so far were the ones Tang San should have taken. The one who defeated Huo Wu in the preliminaries had not been Tang San but Ye Feng.
In other words, could this be a stroke of luck in love?
"Let's talk alone!"
Huo Wu said this and, without waiting for Ye Feng's response, turned and walked toward a dark passageway.
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Inside the dimly lit corridor, Huo Wu stopped and turned to face Ye Feng.
"Ye Feng, when our academies fight, you and I will battle fairly," she declared.
"Will Tang San and Dai Mubai agree to that?" Ye Feng asked.
Due to Ye Feng's actions, Tang San and Dai Mubai had left Shrek Academy and joined Blazing Academy. Based on Ye Feng's understanding of Tang San, there was no way he would agree to Huo Wu's request. Tang San needed to shine in the promotion match, to use his own strength to prove to the world that his deceased teacher had been right and to demonstrate his value.
"Don't talk nonsense with me. What? Do you not dare to fight me?"
Huo Wu's temper flared. She stepped forward, forcing Ye Feng against the wall.
With her arms propped on the wall beside his head, she leaned in close. Their bodies were nearly touching.
"Uh!"
Ye Feng was momentarily stunned. Damn, this girl has a fierce temper.
A ridiculous thought crossed his mind—if Huo Wu got married and entered the bridal chamber, would she still be this aggressive?
His gaze involuntarily lowered. He regretted it instantly. The moment he looked, his heartbeat quickened.
Huo Wu was way too close.
On top of that, she was wearing a low-cut dress.
Ye Feng couldn't help but blurt out, "You're really fierce!"
So fierce?
So "fierce"?
The speaker had no ill intent, but the listener did. The homophone caught Huo Wu off guard.
She lowered her head, following Ye Feng's gaze.
Huo Wu: "..."
A second later, her face flushed.
She immediately took three steps back and asked, "Do you accept or not?"
Ye Feng rubbed his nose, holding back the blood threatening to spill out, and responded, "If we meet on the battlefield, I will give my all to satisfy you."
"Good, remember what you said."
Huo Wu seemed pleased.
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When Ye Feng returned to his companions, Zhu Zhuqing informed him that their opponent for tomorrow's match would be Blazing Academy.
At that moment—
"Junior Brother!"
Ye Feng turned and was stunned.
Standing beside Liu Erlong and Flender was someone he recognized—Xue Qinghe, Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Ye Feng was genuinely surprised. In the original storyline, Xue Qinghe had never sought out Tang San. Yet, Ye Feng had been walking the path that Tang San should have taken. So why was Xue Qinghe approaching him now?
More importantly, every time Ye Feng encountered Xue Qinghe, he would tease him.
Because Ye Feng knew—Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue.
Ye Feng always took advantage of this fact.
Logically, Qian Renxue should be avoiding him.
So why was she coming to him now?
Ye Feng stepped forward, intending to casually drape an arm around Xue Qinghe's shoulders, but Xue Qinghe swiftly dodged.
"Someone wants to see you. Come with me," Xue Qinghe said.
"Oh? Who?" Ye Feng asked curiously.
"Follow me and you'll find out."
With that, Xue Qinghe walked ahead, leading the way.
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After leaving the competition venue, they arrived at a massive, extravagant tent.
Ye Feng entered and was immediately taken aback.
Inside, seated at the center, was Emperor Xue Ye.
On either side of him were Ning Fengzhi and Ye Feng's teacher, Chen Xin.
"Your Majesty Xue Ye?"
Ye Feng was stunned, looking at the emperor in surprise.
"You wanted to see me?" he asked bluntly.
"How dare you! You should salute His Majesty when you see him!" A eunuch beside Emperor Xue Ye reprimanded him.
But Emperor Xue Ye raised his hand to stop the eunuch.
"Ye Feng, I heard from Clan Master Ning that you have conducted extensive research on martial spirits, spirit beasts, and spirit rings. You also proposed the theory of the Yin and Yang of Martial Spirits?"
"Yes," Ye Feng nodded.
"Can you explain this theory? I have read many ancient texts, but I have never come across such an idea," Emperor Xue Ye asked earnestly.
Ye Feng replied, "It's not really a theory, just an observation. People are divided into male and female, and the same principle applies to martial spirits, spirit rings, and spirit beasts. They, too, have Yin and Yang attributes."
"I'd like to hear more."
Ye Feng continued, "It is said that one pole gave birth to two opposites, two opposites gave birth to four images, and four images gave birth to the world. The 'one pole' represents the place of creation. The 'four images' correspond to the four seasons—spring brings bloom, summer bears fruit, autumn sheds leaves, and winter brings hibernation. Together, they form the cycle of life. The 'two opposites' refer to Yin and Yang."
"Go on."
"The existence of Yin and Yang gives birth to all things. Everything in the world carries these attributes, including martial spirits. If a martial spirit's Yin-Yang balance aligns with the spirit master's own attributes, and also matches the Yin-Yang nature of the spirit rings they absorb, then the spirit skills derived from those rings will be significantly more powerful."
Ye Feng explained the core of his Martial Spirit Yin-Yang theory concisely.
Emperor Xue Ye nodded in understanding.
"Ye Feng, would you be interested in joining the Heaven Dou Empire's official ranks?" he asked excitedly. A talent like Ye Feng would be invaluable in training his 100,000 imperial guards.
"Your Majesty Xue Ye, I appreciate the offer, but I have no interest in becoming an official." Ye Feng declined without hesitation.
Emperor Xue Ye paused, then smiled.
"Then... would you be willing to become my son-in-law?"
"What?!"
Ye Feng was dumbfounded, staring at Emperor Xue Ye in disbelief.
"Yes. I have a daughter, Xue Ke, who has now come of age. Would you be willing to become my consort?"
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