Several of the disciples narrated the details of the conflict to Liu Xueyao.

“How presumptuous! Isn’t he fearful of Wei Lingxuan killing him?” Liu Xueyao narrowed her eyes. Did he think of his challenge of peak synchronisation as a springboard to success?

“He lasted two minutes in there, even longer than Xiaoting. Qingqing, your thoughts?” Liu Xueyao asked.

“Master, I don’t want to dredge up old matters. He’s already paid the price, and I wish him nothing but luck now that he’s back cultivating. We were friends once upon a time after all.” Mu Qingqing lowered her head. This was the only way she could allay suspicions when Li Tianming left Flameyellow Scions Institute, only to meet an assassination attempt by Bloodflower Chamber.

“I’m just afraid he’ll let hatred cloud his judgement. He may now believe he has some chance of revenge. Be careful,” Liu Xueyao said.

“Yes, supernal mentor.”

“Still, no need to worry too much. Firstly, he hasn’t lasted one hour, so he may not actually have peak synchronisation. That’ll be too incredible. Secondly, his starting point...