Martial Master

"Chen Shao, get lost!"

Just as Qin Yong's palm was about to strike Qin Chen's head, a dark figure suddenly appeared in front of Qin Chen, meeting Qin Yong's hand with a palm of its own.

"Boom!"

With a furious roar, a violent explosion sounded. Qin Yong was sent flying by the black figure's palm, spitting out a mouthful of blood and retreating several dozen meters before he could stop. His right hand, which took the hit, was limp and trembling uncontrollably.

"Young Master, are you alright?"

The figure then turned around, a face full of concern and respect as it spoke to Qin Chen.

It was Liang Yu!

Seeing the one who intervened, everyone present was dumbfounded.

"Master Liang Yu, why are you...?" Qin Yong was stunned, his eyes almost falling out of their sockets.

"I'm fine." Qin Chen waved his hand, clasping his hands in respect towards Liang Yu, "Thank you, Master Liang, for your help."

"It's nothing, just a small effort, hehe, just a small effort. It's good that you're alright, Young Master."

Hearing this, Liang Yu's heart was sweeter than honey, his eyes narrowing into a line with his smile. It seemed like the Young Master had a good impression of him. Fortunately, he had been on guard when Qin Yong and the others took the stage, or he wouldn't have had such a good opportunity to shine in front of the Young Master.

Though he thought this inwardly, Liang Yu's expression towards Qin Yong remained extremely cold, a terrifying aura of killing intent pressing down on Qin Yong like a mountain. He furiously shouted, "Qin Yong, this is the Star Academy's dueling arena. Who gave you the courage to attack the Young Master on the stage?"

At this time, Dean Chu Weichen and Dean Ge Hong had also landed on the stage, glaring angrily at Qin Yong and Zhao Feng.

"Hmm?" Zhao Feng also realized the situation, understanding her surroundings. Her raging anger was immediately suppressed as she unwillingly said, "Everyone, it was my Qin family members who acted in haste, but this Qin Chen crippled my son's cultivation in the earlier duel, leaving him a cripple for life. How are you going to explain this to me?"

"An explanation? You dare to ask for an explanation!" Before Qin Chen could speak, Liang Yu already shouted angrily, "If it weren't for Qin Fen's malicious intentions, secretly ambushing the Young Master after the match ended, he wouldn't have ended up like this. Hmph, in my opinion, the Young Master didn't kill Qin Fen with a single palm, showing great mercy. Instead of being grateful for the Young Master's mercy, you harbor resentment. Truly, the heart of a vicious woman is the most venomous."

On the stage, Liang Yu appeared extremely agitated and furious, as if he himself had been wronged.

"You..." Zhao Feng stared blankly at Liang Yu. What was going on? Wasn't it said that Liang Yu was extremely hostile to Qin Chen? Didn't he target the Qin family because Qin Chen had offended him? Why was it different now...

For a moment, Zhao Feng's mind was blank.

Chu Weichen and Ge Hong also looked at Liang Yu strangely, full of confusion. As a newly-promoted second-tier artifact refiner, a genius in artifact refining in his thirties, Liang Yu's reputation in the capital was extremely strong. How could such an artifact refiner be so concerned about Qin Chen? His manner, his attitude, it wasn't just concern for a younger generation; it was more like a loyal servant protecting his master.

Though puzzled, Chu Weichen quickly turned to Zhao Feng, coldly snorting, "Liang Yu is right. Although our Star Academy prohibits students from using excessive force in duels, causing death or disability, Qin Fen's post-match ambush resulted in his cultivation being crippled. On the contrary, you are disrupting our Star Academy's major examination. Are you treating our Star Academy as nothing? Hmm?"

Chu Weichen's power was immense, and his terrifying presence pressed down like a mountain, making it difficult for Qin Yong and Zhao Feng to breathe.

"Considering the situation hasn't escalated to a severe consequence, get lost. If there's a next time, I won't be lenient."