The clear sky only confused the spectators further. Some started rubbing their eyes from confusion.

　　“It’s definitely ominous.” One reclusive master had a solemn expression.

　　A general wave of anxiety swept through the system due to recent events. The thing they worried about the most was the harmonization of light and darkness earlier.

　　“Repenting for what?” Meanwhile, back at Repentance, Li Qiye stared at the crumbled statue and wasn’t surprised at all.

　　Of course, only Desolate Saint knew the answer. Or perhaps the exact sin didn’t matter. This was just an expression of his belief towards the grand dao.

　　For example, Desolate Saint once illuminated all the living beings. However, in his mind, perhaps darkness and light existed together since they could be formed from a single thought of his.

　　Regular people couldn’t understand or accept this. Only someone of his level truly comprehended this profundity.

　　Maybe the sins being washed away here didn’t matter. The real issue at hand was the reason

　　why Desolate Saint chose not to illuminate this place with his light.

　　My light used to illuminate and save countless beings -

　　Desolate Saint said this once. Few have heard this and even fewer understood him.

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　　“Let’s return.” Li Qiye eventually shook his head and left with the sword.

　　“What, what about the sword?” Qius.h.i.+ immediately asked.

　　“It belongs to whoever can take it.” Li Qiye answered without turning his head.

　　Qius.h.i.+ was left in the dust and didn’t know what to do. That sword was the inst.i.tution’s ultimate treasure but Li Qiye took it as his own now. Wasn’t this a little unreasonable?

　　He calmed down and decided to report this to the dean.

　　When Qius.h.i.+ got there, he saw Du Wenrui boiling tea as if that shocking event earlier didn’t matter at all. He instantly told Wenrui everything that had happened in a precise manner.

　　After hearing the report, Wenrui wasn’t surprised or anxious at all. He took a sip of his tea and nodded: “Mmm, I know.”

　　He spoke as if he was there to witness everything in person.

　　“Well, what should we do about that Senior Deng? What if Northern Academy pursues this matter?” Qius.h.i.+ was an honest person so he shuddered at this thought.

　　Deng Rensen was a teacher there, just a regular teacher and not the most brilliant or anything. However, he has been working for a long time and has taught many students. Now, it would be a big problem if Northern Academy were to carry out an investigation.

　　“Don’t worry, I’ll talk to them.” Wenrui didn’t view it as a big deal, not really caring about the matter.

　　“What about Repentance Sword?” Qius.h.i.+ felt better since it looked like the dean had a plan.

　　“Repentance Sword has always been waiting for the fateful one. Since Student Li can take it, it means that he has been recognized by the sword and it is his now.” Wenrui smiled.

　　“Oh.” Qius.h.i.+ instinctively affirmed like a good junior without really accepting the answer.

　　“Qius.h.i.+, you’re a good student, both in characters and talents.” Wenrui said with an implicative tone: “You need to follow Student Li.”

　　“Dean, I will do my best to protect him and not let anyone take his sword.” Qius.h.i.+ misunderstood.

　　He thought that the dean was afraid of someone else taking Repentance. That’s why the dean ordered him to follow the guy nonstop.

　　“Go now.” Wenrui didn’t bother correcting him, aware that such a relations.h.i.+p couldn’t be forced. It was a matter of fate.

　　Qius.h.i.+ bowed before leaving.