Chapter 2: The former genius, the fall of a day

Tianyuan City.

The capital of the Tianyuan Dynasty is home to numerous aristocratic families and numerous sects.

The Ye family, one of the four great families of Tianyuan City, is extremely powerful.

"Today is the day for the Ye family to test their strength, right?"

"Yes, speaking of which, Ye Qiubai is also participating, right?"

"It's truly a pity for Ye Qiubai. He mistakenly entered the forbidden land of the Sword Saint's inheritance and was attacked by supreme sword energy. Although he managed to escape with his life, he unfortunately lost all his cultivation, his meridians were destroyed, and his talent plummeted."

"Ye Qiubai, once the greatest genius of Tianyuan City, has now fallen to this state. It's truly sad."

"Yes... Ye Qiubai's personality is too straightforward, and he once offended many powerful people. Now his cultivation is gone, and the Ye family has abandoned him. I wonder if Ye Qiubai can survive this test..."

...

The Ye Family.

In front of the ancestral hall.

Many people gathered at the foot of a raised platform.

Atop the platform was a stone that could test one's talent and strength. "Next, Ye Qiubai!"

In the corner, Ye Qiubai, clutching a sword, silently stood up and slowly walked towards the Tongtian Stone.

The people around him looked at Ye Qiubai, some sighing with regret, others with amusement.

After all, the higher a person's standing is, the more devastating their fall will be when they fall from the altar.

Three people sat on the platform, the head of the Ye family, Ye Qing, also Ye Qiubai's father.

Looking at Ye Qiubai, sword in hand, in silence, Ye Qing sighed softly. Why had his son's fate been so difficult?

Beside Ye Qing, a woman in gorgeous clothes and a cold expression stood, observing the scene with a cold expression.

Arriving in front of the Tongtian Stone. The elder beside him said coldly, "Ye Qiubai, place your hand on the Tongtian Stone."

Ye Qiubai glanced at the elder who had previously greeted him with a smile, then raised his head and looked upward, his gaze landing on the cold woman. A flicker of realization crossed his eyes.

When they were young, they had been childhood sweethearts.

They cultivated together, hunted treasures together, and dined together.

When they grew up, their families, being well-matched, arranged a marriage.

But now, having lost all his cultivation, the engagement was off, and the marriage certificate destroyed.

The little girl who once was had become so unfamiliar.

He withdrew his gaze and placed his hand on the Tongtian Stone.

Soon, a faint light flickered on the Tongtian Stone. Seeing this, the elder sneered and reported, "Ye Qiubai, third level Qi Refining, inferior talent."

"As expected, Ye Qiubai must know this in his heart. Why bother making a fool of himself again?"

"Perhaps he's used to being a genius and can't bear to be reduced to mere mortals, so he wants to try again."

"However, Ye Qiubai has offended so many people before. I'm afraid he won't have a good life in the future."

"No matter what, from now on, there is no place for Ye Qiubai in the Ye family... no, in all of Tianyuan City."

Ye Qing, watching this scene from above, his face also grim.

The woman seemed to have known the outcome all along and turned away without saying anything.

It seemed she had come here simply to verify whether Ye Qiubai had truly lost all his cultivation.

Ye Qiubai couldn't help but laugh bitterly at the mockery around him.

Yes.

He no longer had a place in the Ye family.

The Ye family was one of the four great families of the Tianyuan Dynasty, a top-tier family.

How could they possibly accept a useless person with completely lost cultivation?

If word gets out, it'll be a disgrace!

He stared at the sword in his arms, glancing at the departing woman's back.

Suddenly, as if a thought had dawned on him, he shouted to the head above, "Father, I will leave the Ye family today and travel on my own. I hope you agree!"

Staying in the Ye family would only lead to humiliation, and it would only cause more trouble for my father. Rather than that, why not venture out on my own and perhaps find some opportunities?

Ye Qing naturally understood Ye Qiubai's thoughts and sighed, "Have you...thought it through?"

Ye Qiubai's eyes were firm as he nodded. Only by going out and seeking opportunities would he have a slim chance of recovering his cultivation!

Although the chance was pitifully small, almost impossible...

Seeing this, Ye Qing could only nod. As the head of the family, he had no choice. Rather than letting his son suffer humiliation in the Ye family, he would rather let him venture out on his own.

Besides, how could the elders allow Ye Qiubai, with his cultivation completely depleted, to remain in the Ye family? Ye Qiubai bowed, turned, and left the Ye family.

…

After leaving Tianyuan City, there was a dense forest.

In the dense forest, Ye Qiubai suddenly stopped and looked at the three men in black before him. As if he had guessed it long ago, his expression calm, and he smiled, "You've been following me for so long, have you finally lost your patience?"

The old hatred had finally erupted.

One of them laughed, "Ye Qiubai, if you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?"

Ye Qiubai smiled and said, "Even if I could go back in time, I would still do the same."

As he spoke, Ye Qiubai already clutched a jade pendant.

He knew someone would come after him, but that didn't mean he wouldn't foolishly make no preparations!

"But I do want to ask, who is it that's so eager to eliminate me?"

As soon as he left Tianyuan City, he was followed by assassins. Although he no longer held the same status as before, he was still the son of the Ye family patriarch.

It was clear how much the other party hated him. The black-clad man sneered, "What good does it do you know? You won't get revenge anyway.

Besides, you've offended so many people over the years, what's the point in asking?"

"That's not necessarily true..."

Ye Qiubai tightened his grip on the jade pendant.

It was the only item he had brought back from the Sword Saint's inheritance ground. It contained a formation. Once unleashed, these three would be powerless to resist.

However, with his current strength, he probably wouldn't be able to withstand the backlash of the formation, but there was no other choice now.

"In that case..."

The leader raised his sword and slashed at Ye Qiubai!

The sword gleamed, its might engulfing Ye Qiubai!

The opponent hadn't even considered holding back. He attacked with all his might, aiming for a single strike and a fatal blow!

Ye Qiubai's face tensed, and just as he was about to throw the jade pendant, a figure in green appeared in front of him.

With a single finger, the sword landed on the man's fingertips, unable to advance any further!

The sword's light slashed at the finger, but it was like a drop in the ocean, leaving no trace of movement!

"I can't let you kill him. If he dies, where will I find my disciple?"

"Who are you?"

The man in black was startled and immediately drew his sword and retreated!

"Me?" The man in green shook his head, his fingertips tapping repeatedly.

Instantly, a bloody hole appeared between the eyebrows of two of the men.

The remaining man had already frozen in place.

The man in green looked at Ye Qiubai behind him and said with a smile, "The remaining man, why don't you ask who wants to kill you?"