Against the backdrop of the merger of the two continents, each subordinate family is vying for advantage. The Huyan Family evidently has caught the attention of higher-ups and is about to rise swiftly.

With such backing,

Huyan Bo came to Changye to seek the maximum benefit for his family, or rather... a pillar of support.

The support he chose, of course, was not Qi He, but Zhou E.

Letting his son join Qi He’s sect was a way to get closer to Zhou E.

Understanding this, Du Wei smiled.

"Even if Zhou E comes, it won’t matter."

He said calmly, "Rules are rules. The battle between Xie Zheng and Qi He is a challenge allowed within the system of the Judgement Institute... Furthermore, the position of Grand Judge is not yet decided. If that person wants the seat, what does Zhou E amount to?"

That person.

These three words silenced Huyan Bo.

What Du Wei said last wasn’t pleasant, but he couldn’t argue—because it was indeed the truth.

If that person wants to be the Grand Judge, who would oppose him? Who is qualified to oppose?

"Don’t forget, he’s still alive, and he’s already back in Changye."

Du Wei said with a slightly mocking expression, "Although Mr. Xiao Gu usually likes to cultivate in the cemetery, who knows if he might get restless and wander, or if he might happen to wander near the headquarters of the Judgement Institute... After all, he was once a part of it."

Huyan Bo opened his mouth but ultimately chose to remain silent.

Just then, a calm voice sounded behind Du Wei.

"Vice Chairman Du Wei, how could there be such a coincidence in this world?"

"From what I know, Mr. Xiao Gu has never paid attention to what happens in the Judgement Institute, and he hasn’t even entered through the front door once."

A figure appeared out of nowhere, dressed in the black robe of a Judge, still carrying the chilling wind and fallen leaves, clearly having rushed from the outside after receiving the news.

"Zhou E."

Du Wei squinted at the man beside him, "As the First Judge, you really make an impressive figure... If it weren’t for the Huyan Family Master’s remark, I wouldn’t have known at all that you were about to assume the role of ’Grand Judge’."

"..."

Zhou E was silent for two seconds, casting a cold glance at Huyan Bo next to him.

He said calmly, "The matter of becoming the Grand Judge is merely a rumor, but if everyone is willing to honor me, it’s not that I can’t undertake it." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Huh."

Du Wei couldn’t help but mock, "Would you dare say that in front of Mr. Xiao Gu?"

Zhou E fell silent again.

He glanced at the dojo and spoke indifferently, "Why wouldn’t I dare?"

With that, Zhou E stepped forward.

Du Wei again reached out to stop him.

But this time, he couldn’t stop him.

Zhou E had already comprehended two domains, and in that moment, his form transformed into flowing water, slipping right through Du Wei’s arm.

The next moment, Zhou E appeared over the dojo, with thunder roaring on one side and a fiery purgatory lamenting on the other.

The scene clearly showed Xie Zheng with the advantage.

The Black Thunder Wings had returned to Xie Zheng’s back, and he wielded three Taboo Seals, leaving Qi He utterly defenseless, taking blow after blow passively!

But now that Zhou E appeared, the situation reversed in an instant.

"Senior Brother... Senior Brother!"

The flame-element-infused Qi He had already coughed up several mouthfuls of blood. Seeing Zhou E standing guard in front of him, he was thrilled. Xie Zheng’s attack had been too fierce and relentless; he couldn’t withstand it any longer!

In a real fight, not to mention a Titled Judge ranked sixteenth, even against one in the top five, Xie Zheng would match them!

This fight was unfathomably perplexing; conceding now would mean losing face utterly.

Thus, he gritted his teeth, forcibly enduring, and immediately signaled Zhou E for help!

"Enough."

Zhou E nodded and reprimanded his junior brother, then reached out casually to catch the blackened thunder from the Sky Shattering Hammer.

Crack!

The lightning that left Qi He powerless was shattered by Zhou E.

"Junior Brother Xie Zheng, the challenge from the Changye Judge... isn’t it too abrupt?"

Zhou E raised his head, looking at Xie Zheng floating mid-air, wielding hammer and thunder, and said slowly, "This battle today is really absurd. Let’s stop here."

"Stop?"

Xie Zheng asked calmly, "Shouldn’t this be something Qi He himself says? If he admits defeat, I will naturally stop."

Zhou E furrowed his brow.

His appearance here was to end this absurd battle; if Qi He conceded, what was the point of him coming?

"It’s quite obvious you’re here to play favorites,"

Xie Zheng sneered, "Earlier, you kept insisting on adhering to the laws of Changye, and now why aren’t you abiding by them yourselves?"

With that, he raised his hammer again.

Boom!

Zhou E casually reached out again, shattering the lightning from the Sky Shattering Hammer.

"If Junior Brother Xie Zheng insists on such belief... then Zhou E has nothing to say. With so many here at the dojo today, private fighting can’t simply ensue."

He spoke in a stern tone, "If you don’t stop, don’t blame me for not being courteous!"

Two Great Achievement Domains descended onto the dojo skies.

Xie Zheng groaned, feeling immense pressure.

Not just him,

Even outside the arena, Huyan Bo and Du Wei felt the domain pressure from the First Judge.

Zhou E was just a breath away from a Titled breakthrough; this was why he was confident to assume the role of Grand Judge—

He was just a tiny step away from being titled by the federation!

The two water-element Great Achievement Domains overlapped and descended, making time and space within the dojo seem frozen.

Du Wei wished to step forward, but Huyan Bo extended his hand to stop him.

Zhou E waved his hand, and countless droplets gathered from the dojo’s ceiling, transforming into Water Swords, densely hovering above Xie Zheng.

As long as he pressed down, these Water Swords would descend.

Xie Zheng was powerful, and these Taboo Seals were formidable... yet, unfortunately, they paled compared to someone like Zhou E, who was only a step away from a Titled Fourth Rank.

Just as Zhou E was about to press down.

"Hmm?"

He furrowed his brow, suddenly sensing a chill. The Water Swords gathered overhead in the dojo unexpectedly began to freeze...

The water element could turn into ice.

If he willed it, these Water Swords could become Ice Swords within seconds.

However, Zhou E hadn’t conveyed such intent.

He immediately realized something was amiss; this was a sign of his domain being overshadowed. The water element uncontrollably solidified into ice due to a more powerful domain enveloping his own, and its attribute was ice!

The Water Swords transformed into Ice Swords.

But the Ice Sword’s pressure wasn’t aimed at the suspended, descending Xie Zheng, but at Zhou E and Qi He instead.

"Senior Brother, this doesn’t seem right..."

Qi He also noticed an anomaly in his domain. The [Purgatory] fire that once covered the dojo’s arena inexplicably trembled, quivered, and shuddered.

It seemed like a more powerful domain was spreading, enveloping his fire element domain!

Seeing the Ice Swords take shape, Qi He’s heart suddenly sank.

Both his and his senior brother’s domains had been overshadowed?

Wait!

Ice element, fire element... Looking across the Five Continents, only one person possessed two completely opposite Great Achievement Domains simultaneously!

Qi He knew that person was in Changye.

Sweat profusely dotted his forehead.

Could it really be coincidental that that person was here?!

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