Chapter Eighty-One: Escape from Divine Wind Academy

Yaoye, who watched everything from the shadows, hated himself for his low cultivation. In the end, all he did was drag the academy down with him.

Seeing Yaoye's twisted expression, Liu Xin hurriedly embraced him, softly comforting him.

“Yaoye, don’t act recklessly. The academy will handle this.”

Yaoye lowered his head, burying it deeply, and spoke in a subdued voice.

“Senior Sister, am I useless? I always need the academy to stand up for me.”

Liu Xin held his shoulders. “Yaoye, look at me! Lift your head and look at me! It’s not that you’re useless. Among our peers, who can match you? It’s just that they go too far with their bullying!”

Yaoye gazed at her. Hearing her words, the gloom in his expression eased quite a bit.

He gave a soft laugh. “Senior Sister, it’s so good to have you.”

Liu Xin’s heart filled with joy at his words, and she smiled brightly.

“Yaoye, others say you are loyal and righteous, but I think that’s nonsense! Look at us—our strength is so mismatched. Do you want to see the academy awash in blood? Will you just stand by while everyone throws their lives away, hiding like a coward? Fine, when we conquer the academy, I’ll see how long you can keep hiding!”

The jeering voice echoed from afar. Liu Xin’s heart sank; she stared intently at Yaoye and quickly grabbed his hand.

“Yaoye, don’t fall for it. That’s just a provocation! They wouldn’t dare act recklessly.”

Yaoye nodded and smiled gently. Seeing his expression, Liu Xin finally relaxed.

But while Liu Xin was distracted, Yaoye broke free from her grasp and soared into the sky.

“Yaoye, come back!” Liu Xin cried out anxiously, flying after him, closely on his heels.

Yaoye landed between the two opposing groups, facing Xing Tian.

“Well, well! You do have some guts. Yaoye, I advise you to surrender. When the truth comes out, if you’re innocent, you’ll be released. Think carefully.”

Yaoye sneered at Xing Tian’s taunt, then turned away and knelt in midair.

“Elder Fu, Dean Tang, esteemed teachers, I am grateful for your care. If I survive this ordeal, I will surely repay you in the future.”

“Yaoye, don’t do it!”

Liu Xin, her face streaked with tears, made Yaoye smile.

“Senior Sister Xin’er, stay back. I’m sorry—I’ve let you down. If I live, I will marry you. Elder Fu, I entrust you with one last request: please take care of Liu Xin for me.”

Elder Fu stepped forward. “Yaoye, what are you doing? Come here now. With us here, no one will harm you.”

“That’s right, little brother! Even if it costs my life, I won’t let anyone hurt you.”

Zhao Mu, rushing over at that moment, hurried to his side. Yaoye smiled happily.

“I never thought I’d see you again at a time like this. That’s good. Divine Wind Academy is my home. You are all the closest people to me.”

“Stop, don’t move! Hmph! I am the master of the Creation Cauldron—you all know it chooses its own master, right? If I self-destruct, the cauldron will vanish again. Hahaha! Unless I willingly relinquish it, none of you can claim the Creation Cauldron!”

Chu Changfeng and Xing Tian halted, their faces darkening. Yaoye sneered, then turned and knocked his head several times in the void.

Tang Ze and Elder Fu looked at Yaoye, mouths opening and closing, unsure how to persuade him.

“Yaoye, don’t! I can’t bear to lose you! Don’t worry—I refuse to believe they would dare unleash a massacre within Divine Wind Academy.”

Seeing Liu Xin sobbing in agony, Yaoye’s heart twisted painfully.

“Senior Sister, take care. Believe me—I’ll return alive to see you! After all, I’m known for creating miracles, aren’t I?”

Looking at Liu Xin, Yaoye’s heart ached. He knew that if he lingered, he wouldn’t be able to leave.

“Listen to me, Senior Sister. Even if they leave today, who’s to say more won’t come tomorrow? As long as I remain, Divine Wind Academy will never know peace. I promise you—I will come back.”

“Brother Zhao, don’t try to stop me. You know what I’m like. Train hard, don’t let me outpace you when I return. We still need to fight side by side.”

Zhao Mu knew he couldn’t persuade Yaoye. He nodded fiercely, saying nothing more.

Yaoye stood, gathered his energy, and shouted loudly.

“Today, I, Yaoye, leave Divine Wind Academy! Whoever seeks the Creation Cauldron, come find me!”

Turning away, a tear slipped down his cheek. Elder Fu watched him, feeling a deep shame.

Tang Ze pointed at the academy gate, glaring at Xing Tian and his companions. “Now, get out of Divine Wind! Otherwise, even if it costs my life, I will fight you to the bitter end!”

“Hmph! Yaoye, surrender now!”

Yaoye turned back. “Don’t come any closer! If I self-destruct, none of you will get what you want!”

He let out a piercing cry to the heavens. Wings unfurled from his back, and a primordial force surged forth. Xing Tian and Chu Changfeng murmured, “He cannot be allowed to live.”

“Hahaha! Want the Creation Cauldron? Come then—are you ready to die?”

Yaoye, mustering all his strength, soared toward the boundless, ancient forest.

Chaos erupted outside the academy. Some rushed to their family homes, while others chased after Yaoye.

“Hurry! Don’t let him escape! Help the Demon-Slaying Alliance capture the traitor!”

Chu Changfeng and the others joined the pursuit. In the shadows, a figure burst into laughter.

“Success! This time, Yaoye, there’s no way you’ll survive!”

The hidden figure’s eyes gleamed with malice. “Not enough chasing him. Well then, let me add fuel to the fire!”