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Chapter -44.

In a dimly lit dungeon, the walls were smooth, almost like a skylight, with a small well providing a glimpse of the outside world. The spacious area was filled with an unsettling silence.

Out of nowhere, three figures appeared above the skylight, throwing Ye Chen into the dungeon before jumping down the well themselves.

The lead figure, an elderly man with slicked-back white hair and dressed in a snug black leather outfit, took a step forward. Despite his age, he seemed surprisingly spry.

With a calm voice, the white-haired man addressed Ye Chen, saying, "I am the great elder of the educational committee at the Tian Dou Royal Academy. Ye Chen of the Wuhun Temple Academy, your reckless actions resulting in the deaths of our academy's disciples have earned you a death sentence according to our laws. Your execution is set for three days from now. You may defend yourself, but I retain the right to dismiss your pleas."

"You foolish old man, that's sheer nonsense! I killed the fourth prince, and you never intended to let me live when you brought me here, did you? Defend myself? Who do you think you are, you disgusting creature?"

"You may be young, but you are clever. The truth is that arrogance can lead to your downfall, a lesson you may never understand."

"Hahaha! Do you really believe you can kill me? You dare to imprison me, Ye Chen? Have you thought about the consequences? If I die, not just the Royal Academy, but the entire Tian Dou Empire could face destruction."

Ye Chen laughed loudly, his eyes filled with contempt, as if the Dream Master and the two Soul Douluos were beneath him.

"Consequences? Do you think the Wuhun Temple would turn against the Tian Dou Empire over a mere academy disciple? You really overestimate your importance."

The Dream Master replied coldly, but Ye Chen kept grinning and countered, "I bet that in three days, you'll regret this decision and pay dearly for it. Don't believe me? We'll see!"

"You arrogant brat! Your pride is exactly what got you into this mess." The hunchbacked old man with golden hair approached, shaking his head. "Even if Xu Bing can be spoiled and sometimes bullies the weak, he has a gentle heart and has never taken a life. Even if he came after you, you should think twice before killing him. He's the son of the Snow Night Emperor—"

"Enough!" Ye Chen interrupted coldly, grinning as he raised his thumb. "Such a compassionate child. Isn't it all because he's the Fourth Prince? Why glorify it? Don't you feel any shame?"

"Impudent!" The hunchbacked old man glared fiercely. Suddenly, vines shot up from the ground, binding Ye Chen tightly. The vines constricted painfully, drawing blood from his skin.

"I am the vice elder of the Royal Academy's Teaching Committee. How dare you address me this way?" The old man's eyes glinted coldly as the vines tightened further.

Seeing this, Ye Chen couldn't help but scoff, "Is this how an elder from the Royal Academy acts? Quite impressive; I'll definitely remember this grudge."

"Remembering won't save you. How long do you think you can last?"

"Just stop, Zhilin. Why argue with a child? Let him speak; he'll be publicly executed in three days. There's no harm in letting him vent a little."

Meng Shenji waved his hand and began to ascend toward the well. Although he was just a Soul Douluo, he could still achieve brief flight.

With that, the hunchbacked old man dismissed Ye Chen, saying, "Value your remaining days." He then left the well, joining the fat old man and Meng Shenji as they departed. Once they were gone, an iron barrier with a unique metallic sheen sealed the well, completely cutting off the dungeon from the outside.

*Tian Dou Royal Academy, Villa Courtyard.*

In a hall, Ning Rongrong and Hu Liena gathered, scanning their surroundings, often glancing outside the courtyard. Others moved around anxiously, their faces reflecting worry.

"This is unacceptable! It's been two whole days; I need to find Ye Chen!"

Frustrated by the absence of any news, Ning Rongrong was about to rush out, with Zhu Zhuqing right behind her.

At that moment, Hu Liena stepped in front and said firmly, "The soul beasts in the Southern Mountains aren't as fierce as those in the Star Dou Forest, but with our soul cultivation, we wouldn't survive the inner circle. Do you want Ye Chen to return only to find us all gone?"

"But Brother Ye Chen has been missing for two whole days! Dean Flander and the others have been searching tirelessly—where is he? Why isn't he back yet?"

Ning Rongrong's words made Hu Liena's expression waver slightly. She realized that Ye Chen might be in trouble, but as much as she was worried, she couldn't let Ye Chen's loved ones suffer in vain.

As the three women fidgeted anxiously, Shui Bing'er rushed in with six girls from Tian Shui. They were about to ask what happened when Dugu Yan entered, accompanied by a tall, thin old man in green armor, resembling a javelin. His dark green hair and beard, along with his emerald-like eyes, stood out.

In a hurry, Dugu Yan pulled the old man along, panting, "This is my grandfather. Has Ye Chen really been missing for two days? If given the chance, I'd like him to help search for him."

"You girl, I thought something serious happened, but it's just about a young lad?" 

The old man shook his head in disbelief, secretly wondering who this Ye Chen was that made his granddaughter so anxious as to invite him, a Title Douluo.

"We're back." 

Flander's voice rang out as he entered the villa with Zhao Wuji and others, dragging along a man covered in bee stings.

"Any news about Ye Chen?" 

"Let him speak. This man went out with Ye Chen to catch a dog and claims to have seen Ye Chen, so he brought him back." 

As Ning Rongrong and Hu Liena bombarded Flander with urgent questions, he pushed the informant forward, clearly exhausted from days of searching and sleepless nights.

"Ye Chen was taken by the third seat of the Teaching Committee, which includes the Dean and others. That's all I know; please just let me go." 

The man responded pitifully, only to be unceremoniously kicked out of the villa by Flander.

"How could this happen?" 

Ning Rongrong was nearly in tears. She had just reunited with Ye Chen, only for him to vanish again.

Zhu Zhuqing looked worried as well, aware that Ye Chen had killed the Fourth Prince, but she hadn't anticipated retaliation would come so quickly.

"How could the Dean of the Royal Academy have the gall to casually seize someone from the Wuhun Hall? I think it's time to inform my master."

Angrily, Hu Liena took out a delicate jade bead from her clothing and crushed it in her hand. At that moment, Bibi Dong, resting far away in the Pope's palace, suddenly opened her striking eyes and gazed into the distance.

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45.The already engaged Dugu Yan.

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