Heping Town

In his desperation, he mustered the last shreds of his vindictiveness, forcefully executing "One Sword Separation."

This technique, known as the second killing move, tore through the fighting spirit armor and left a scar on the great fighting master. However, it didn't inflict substantial damage, marking a small victory.

Subsequently, the great fighting master retaliated fiercely, and both Lu Yunxiao and Teacher Ruo Lin nearly suffered severe injuries.

It wasn't that "One Sword Separation" was ineffective; rather, his own strength remained lacking. Had he attained the rank of a fighting master, even if he couldn't dispatch the great fighting master instantly, "One Sword Separation" would have severely injured him.

Such an attack wouldn't have left him incapacitated and unable to fight back.

"Brat!" Footsteps approached as the middle-aged man in black moved toward Lu Yunxiao and Instructor Ruolin.

His expression contorted with displeasure, and he fixed Lu Yunxiao with a fierce gaze. As a five-star master, being injured by a six-star fighter constituted a humiliation he couldn't bear.

"You dare to defy me? Let's see how you fare in your struggles."

With a cold and cruel tone, the middle-aged man's face twisted into a merciless expression. He vowed to break Lu Yunxiao's bones one by one, savoring the satisfaction of exacting revenge.

"Yunxiao!" Facing the approaching black-clad middle-aged man, Instructor Ruolin turned to Lu Yunxiao, her gaze apologetic.

"All our efforts as instructors were futile; we couldn't even protect our students," she mumbled, her eyes misty with sorrow.

She lamented her failure to save him and the consequent burden it imposed on the prideful Lu Yunxiao.

"Teacher Ruolin, this isn't your fault. This person is a five-star master while you possess two stars. Your defeat is understandable; don't blame yourself," Lu Yunxiao consoled with a gentle smile. Despite his composure, his eyes gleamed with determination.

"Indeed, the system's task wasn't so easy," he sighed internally, grasping a jade pendant that materialized with a flash of light.

Fixating on the approaching black-clad middle-aged man, Lu Yunxiao's grip on the pendant tightened, bracing himself.

Closer, closer!

With narrowed eyes, Lu Yunxiao's expression sharpened, and a fleeting smile touched his lips as his tightly shut eyes opened, a glint of excitement sparkling within.

"Finally, they've arrived!"

...

Heping Town!

Under Canaan Academy's jurisdiction, Heping Town differed vastly from the tumultuous Black Point Region.

Maintaining order was a priority here—no killing, overtaking, or entry without declaration. Everyone who entered had to provide their name, origin, and ingest Canaan Academy's distinctive medicine. These pills could induce murderous intent, instantly alerting authorities to any killings within the town. Offenders would be enveloped in red light, and Canaan Academy's law enforcement team would administer severe punishment.

Amid the chaos of the Black Point Region, many rogues refused to take these pills and attempted to breach Heping Town's boundaries. However, these transgressors were invariably slain by the law enforcement team, with some of their corpses hanging from the town's entrance black tree as a deterrent.

These stern measures effectively deterred those daring enough to flout the rules.

In a house within Heping Town, a figure dressed in white sat cross-legged, golden vindictiveness surging and fluttering his white robes. His hand seals shifted, setting his body into intense vibrations that surged.

"Break!" With a soft exclamation, an invisible barrier shattered. Vindictiveness surged forth, boosting the figure's presence by threefold.

"At last, I've naturally broken through to Seven Star Fighter."

A murmur accompanied the figure's closed eyes snapping open, a glint of sharpness gleaming within.

This figure was Lu Yunxiao. Rescued by Canaan Academy's three Fighting Kings, they journeyed through the night, now resting within Heping Town until everyone recovered from their injuries and could proceed to the academy together.

As adversity yields growth, the battle, while harrowing, yielded some gains. Aside from advancing his cultivation, Lu Yunxiao gained fresh insights into the sword and time to reflect.

He sighed internally, the process of self-improvement and insight resonating deeply.

Now fully healed, Lu Yunxiao surged with gratitude for Canaan Academy's healing pills, which had accelerated his recovery.

"Teacher Ruolin, are you alright?" Lu Yunxiao inquired as he opened the door, surprised to find Instructor Ruolin standing outside.

"Seeing you hadn't left your room until noon, I brought you some food. How's your injury?" Instructor Ruolin's soft voice carried concern.

"I'm fine, thank you for your kindness. Please, come in," Lu Yunxiao extended an invitation.

Instructor Ruolin entered, placing a tray on the table.

Lu Yunxiao observed her—she exhibited a rosy complexion and sparkled with vitality. Clearly, her recovery was well underway.

Canaan Academy's healing pills were indeed effective, rapidly hastening their recuperation.

"Take a seat, Teacher Ruolin," Lu Yunxiao invited.

Instructor Ruolin complied, occupying a chair.

As Lu Yunxiao started eating, he noticed Instructor Ruolin's eyes trained on him, observing him with a gentle smile.