C115 The Firstranked Instructor!!

Hee Yan reached out to Qin Buyi telepathically, "My apologies, Qin, for the lack of discipline under my watch."

"I've been in seclusion, striving for a breakthrough to ascend to the next level, leaving most academy affairs in the hands of the Wang brothers, Chengfeng and Chenghai."

"It never crossed my mind that such an incident would occur. Given your combat prowess and aptitude, Qin, you're more than qualified to serve as a senior mentor at the College of Ming Dynasty."

Qin Buyi hadn't anticipated an apology from Hee Yan.

The sincerity in Hee Yan's expression was unmistakable, with no hint of deceit.

"Dean Hee Yan, your courtesy is unwarranted," Qin Buyi responded.

Turning to Wang Chengfeng, he continued, "Dean Wang, along with the First Prince Ying Ye, will remain in this condition for six months. After that period, I shall personally challenge you, Dean Wang Chengfeng."

"I would request that you, Dean Hee Yan, oversee the duel to ensure fairness."

"In six months' time, it will not be a matter of victory or defeat, but of life or death."

Hee Yan offered no resistance to Qin Buyi's intent to challenge Wang Chengfeng in six months.

Hee Yan had been forewarned by Honglian during the time he controlled Qin Buyi's body, prompting a soft sigh from within, "Alas, while the sins of heaven can be forgiven, one's own misdeeds are inexcusable. Wang Chengfeng has indeed struck iron by provoking Qin Buyi, who is backed by an immortal's guidance."

Meanwhile, Hee Yan's curiosity was piqued. He noted that Qin Buyi had yet to reach the Tribulation Crossing stage in his cultivation.

To challenge Wang Chengfeng, who was in the Middle Period of the Mahayana Stage, within six months, Qin's cultivation would need to surge dramatically.

Such a feat would require breaking through several realms in succession, a task far from simple.

Wang Chenghai's face darkened as Qin Buyi unabashedly declared his intention to engage in a life-or-death battle with his brother in six months' time.

Anyone would be displeased in his shoes. Wang Chenghai brooded, "Hmph, a mere half-year, no matter how exceptional your talent may be, I'm eager to see just how far you can advance."

Wang Chenghai had indeed entertained the thought of assassinating or poisoning Qin Buyi. But the mere consideration of the celestial beings backing Qin Buyi sent a shiver down his spine, causing him to bury those thoughts deep, too afraid to let them surface.

Hee Yan soared into the sky, his voice echoing across the College of Ming Dynasty. "Today, we are honored to welcome a new senior instructor to our college, Instructor Qin Buyi," he proclaimed. "Under the oversight of Principal Wang Chengfeng, Instructor Qin successively challenged and defeated three senior instructors—Suo Hu, Sha Jian, and Lie Huo."

"With victories in all three contests, Instructor Qin now stands as the top-ranked senior instructor in our college!" Hee Yan declared. Following the announcement, Wang Chenghai's face darkened. Without offering a word of courtesy, he quickly assisted the stunned Wang Chengfeng and departed.

Meanwhile, the College of Ming Dynasty buzzed with excitement and disbelief. "Who is this newcomer? To consecutively defeat three senior instructors is no small feat. He's incredibly formidable!"

"Indeed, even the top-ranked Instructor Lie Huo fell to him. His prowess is unmatched."

"Listen up, with Instructor Qin's arrival, our college now has only six senior instructors remaining, not eight."

"What do you mean by that?"

"The word just came in from my teacher. Instructor Qin didn't just defeat Suo Hu, Sha Jian, and Lie Huo—he killed them in their duels!"

"No way! How could that be possible?"

"And that's not even the most shocking part. Did you know Instructor Qin hasn't even reached the Tribulation Crossing Stage yet?"

"Unbelievable! Instructor Lie Huo, who had perfected the Combination Stage and was on the cusp of Mahayana, was not only beaten but slain?"

"Brother, you're behind on the news. Instructor Lie Huo had advanced to the Half Step Mahayana Stage, and yet, he met his end. Now, everyone's scrambling to become a student under Instructor Qin Buyi."

"You'd better think ahead too. To be taken under his wing and learn even a single technique could benefit you for a lifetime."

On the platform, Ying Zhi clapped Qin Buyi on the shoulder and said, "Mr. Qin, I'll leave you be for now. I'll pay you another visit soon. After today's back-to-back battles, you must be exhausted. Take some time to rest."

After finishing his statement, Ying Zhi gestured to Nan Tianlong, "You stay here with half the guards and assist Mr. Qin with the odds and ends. I need to return to my estate."

Qin Buyi bid farewell to Ying Zhi, "Take care, Mr. Zhi. Until next time."

With a slight smile, Ying Zhi departed with his guards. His haste was driven by the need to plan his next move.

The moment was ripe; the First Prince, Ying Ye, was leaderless and vulnerable. It was the perfect time to strike.

Ying Zhi was certain that within six months, he could reverse the tide and even surpass his current predicament to gain a decisive advantage.

Once Hee Yan had taken his leave, he handed a Sound Transmission Jade Talisman to Qin Buyi, saying, "Qin, should you face any difficulties at the College of Ming Dynasty, don't hesitate to reach out."

Hee Yan then cast a glance at Ying Ye below and chuckled ruefully, "I need to take care of him first. His situation in our esteemed academy is quite the headache."

"Thankfully, he should be back to normal in half a year; otherwise, explaining this to his father would be quite the challenge."

Qin Buyi accepted the Jade Talisman, storing it away, and without dwelling on Hee Yan's implications, he simply said, "Safe travels, Dean Hee Yan."

Hee Yan was taken aback by Qin Buyi's brusqueness, not even a word of courtesy exchanged.

With a profound look at Qin Buyi, Hee Yan departed with the First Prince in tow.

The battle over, the arena had all but emptied of the students and teachers who had come to spectate.

As Qin Buyi and his companions were preparing to leave, a striking figure suddenly appeared, blocking Qin Buyi's way.

Qin Buyi appraised the woman before him. She was exceptionally attractive, just shy of being devastatingly beautiful.

She couldn't quite compare to Honglian's allure, and even Qingqian paled in comparison.

The woman introduced herself first, "Greetings, Mentor Qin, and welcome to the senior mentors of the College of Ming Dynasty. I'm Ying Le."

Qin Buyi's brow furrowed slightly. "A Ying surname? How are you connected to the Ming Dynasty's royal family?"

Ying Le's smile was radiant as she replied, "I am the Sixth Princess of the Ming Imperial Family. Ying Zhi is my third brother, and Ying Ye is my eldest brother."

Once Ying Le had finished, Nan Tianlong and the others bowed in unison, saying, "We are honored to meet you, Sixth Princess."

Ying Le gestured dismissively and said, "Please, dispense with the formalities. Mentor Qin, I'll show you to the senior mentors' quarters."

"Sounds good," Qin Buyi responded.

Through his Probing Eye, he discerned that Ying Le's cultivation level was in the middle stage of Tribulation Crossing, a notch above Ying Zhi's.

Qin Buyi was puzzled by Ying Le's purpose for being there and uncertain about which camp she represented.

Just then, the Sound Transmission Jade Talisman from Ying Zhi buzzed. Qin Buyi focused his Divine Consciousness into it.

Ying Zhi's voice emerged from the talisman, "Mr. Qin, if I'm not mistaken, you've now met my younger sister."

"Yes, I've met her. Was it you who sent her?" Qin Buyi inquired.

Ying Zhi's voice carried a note of approval, "You're as perceptive as ever, Mr. Qin."