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"Yanzi, why are you breaking up with me? I don't want this!" Yu Tianheng pleaded pitifully.
Even though such words made him look pathetic, Yu Tianheng ignored the pointing and whispering of the other students at the Tian Dou Imperial Academy. He clung to the hem of Dugu Yan's clothes, begging incessantly.
Sometimes, it's obvious whether someone truly loves another. A flicker of impatience crossed Dugu Yan's eyes as she yanked her clothes free and said coldly:
"Tianheng, let's end this here. When you didn't show up during that life-or-death moment for me, I realized I didn't love you as much as I thought. So stop pursuing me. If you persist, I won't hesitate to have my grandfather step in to make it clear that we're not suited for each other."
With that, Dugu Yan turned on her heel and left, her close friend Ye Lingling in tow.
At this moment, Yu Tianheng's face was filled with inner conflict. To be honest, he didn't truly love Dugu Yan all that much. What had driven him was a conversation his grandfather, Yu Yuanzhen, had with him the previous night.
"Tianheng, although you and your cousin Yu Tianxin are known as the twin stars of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, you know very well that Tianxin surpasses you in both cultivation and prestige within the family.
He has already broken through to the 40th level and become a Soul Elder, while you remain stuck at level 39. If this continues, the position of future family head will likely slip from your grasp."
In this era where Title Douluos were scarce, few martial souls outside of the Hao Tian Sect and the Spirit Hall's thousand-family network could boast multiple Title Douluos of the same martial soul.
Yu Tianheng naturally understood his family's unspoken secrets and felt a deep sense of不甘.
He opened his mouth to say something but quickly realized that no matter what he said, it wouldn't change anything—otherwise, he wouldn't have pursued Dugu Yan in the first place.
But just as Yu Tianheng began to feel utterly hopeless, Yu Yuanzhen continued:
"However, something significant has happened recently. I've realized that even though your cousin has talent, our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family needs more strength. So, I'm making you a promise: if you can marry Dugu Yan, I'll nominate you before the entire family as the official next heir."
Yu Tianheng, who had initially lost hope, immediately brightened at these words. Marrying Dugu Yan seemed like an easy task to him.
After all, they had been intimate so many times. If he just pushed a little harder, it would be as good as having her in the palm of his hand!
And so, with this pie-in-the-sky promise dangling before him—"Your cousin isn't suitable; you are"—Yu Tianheng rushed to propose to Dugu Yan.
Which led to the scene unfolding now.
Though Yu Tianheng had visited Dugu Yan after their relationship began, her feelings for him had plummeted ever since her grandfather, Dugu Bo, revealed the truth about their romance. The day after the apprentice ceremony, Yu Tianheng came to propose, his actions reeking of opportunism.
This completely extinguished any lingering affection Dugu Yan might have had for him.
At this moment, Yu Tianheng's face was etched with frustration. The ticket to becoming a Title Douluo was right in front of him, yet reality had slapped him hard.
If you're not ruthless, you won't survive. Without much thought, Yu Tianheng decided to make one final effort.
Thud!
The surrounding Tian Dou students were stunned.
The academy's top prodigy—the pride of heaven—had actually knelt before them?! For a moment, they wondered if their eyes were playing tricks on them.
Using a weak electric current to stimulate his tear ducts, Yu Tianheng's eyes welled up with tears. He extended one trembling hand and cried out pitifully:
"Yanzi, don't leave me, Yanzi!
How can I live without you? Give me another chance, just one more chance! I really love you!
I know it was my fault back then, but there was nothing I could do—I wasn't in the hotel! Otherwise, I would've been by your side—it wasn't my fault!"
The commotion grew too loud, causing Dugu Yan to turn around sharply. Her expression darkened further.
She, Dugu Yan, hated clingy and unreasonable men!
But Yu Tianheng, lacking the perceptiveness of his uncle Yu Xiaogang, failed to notice the disgust in her eyes. Thinking he had found his opportunity, he quickly crawled forward on his knees, extending one hand toward Dugu Yan.
"Yanzi, are you forgiving me? Thank you, thank you for giving me—"
Before Yu Tianheng could press his advantage, Dugu Yan suddenly unleashed her soul power, shocking everyone around her.
"Four spirit rings!? Yan'er, you've broken through to a Soul Elder!" Ye Lingling exclaimed in astonishment.
The surrounding students began chattering among themselves, their gazes filled with both fear and envy.
After all, most students at advanced academies graduated as Soul Masters, but breaking through to a Soul Elder before the age of 20 was a hallmark of true genius.
Dugu Yan ignored Ye Lingling's words and glared coldly at Yu Tianheng.
"Drop your schemes, Yu Tianheng, or I won't hesitate to let you experience my fourth soul skill."
"Yanzi, I…"
Yu Tianheng was momentarily stunned. He wanted to say something but couldn't find the words.
Dugu Yan's eyes brimmed with undisguised disdain as she said:
"Yu Tianheng, stop calling me 'Yanzi.' Someone as despicable as you doesn't deserve to address me so casually. From now on, call me by my full name.
This is your final warning. Stop trying to cozy up to me, or I'll lose my patience and take action!"
With that, Dugu Yan turned and left with Ye Lingling.
But Dugu Yan's parting words were overheard by the surrounding students. None of them were commoners—all came from prominent noble families—and they were well-versed in the art of political maneuvering.
Suddenly, the gazes of the students surrounding Yu Tianheng turned strange.
Yu Tianheng's face alternated between green and white. He felt both humiliated and exposed, as if his petty schemes had been torn apart in front of everyone.
As Dugu Yan disappeared from sight, Yu Tianheng finally dropped his pretense. His eyes turned vicious as he glared at those around him and snapped:
"What are you looking at? Get lost!"
Though Yu Tianheng couldn't exert soul power pressure, his reputation as the former top student of the Tian Dou Imperial Academy and as one of the "twin stars" of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family still carried weight.
In an instant, the noble students scattered like birds fleeing danger, leaving the area completely empty.
But the strange looks those nobles had given him earlier made Yu Tianheng feel utterly humiliated.
After a frustrated roar, Yu Tianheng made a decision.
He couldn't stay at the Tian Dou Imperial Academy anymore—he was dropping out!
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