Chapter 2148: Aftermath and the Mastermind

Explosion, absolute explosion!

This scene was beyond everyone's imagination, leaving everyone dumbfounded. Everyone had initially assumed Ye Ye would be dealt a heavy blow, considering the "thugs" Li Qifeng had brought with him looked tough. However, unexpectedly, Ye Ye didn't even make a move, simply standing there quietly as those "thugs" instantly fell apart, their ranks completely routed.

This miraculous scene not only shocked everyone present, but also puzzled many of the powerful figures who were secretly observing. They stared at Ye Ye with wide eyes, incredulous, and secretly wondered: What kind of power is this? Could it be that with just a wave of his hand, he could tear apart space cracks and summon creatures that were clearly not human to fight?

While Ying and the others' appearances were indeed very similar to humans, it wasn't difficult for Tanaka Masaru and the other leaders observing from the shadows to detect Ying and the others' body structures and energy sources. They soon discovered that Ying and the others' body structures and energy sources seemed somewhat strange, as if they weren't creatures from this dimension at all.

However, what was even more confusing was that there seemed to be a subtle connection between these strange creatures and Ye Ye. This connection was puzzling, but it existed in reality. Just as Ying was making the final decision, the battle on Hu Tao's side did not stop.

Shockingly, the area was already engulfed in flames, forming a boundless sea of ​​​​inferno! The raging flames surged like a raging wave, ruthlessly enveloping the students from the Chinese Starship Academy who rushed forward. And in this sea of ​​​​inferno, Hu Tao's figure was as elusive as a ghost, drifting around.

In the blink of an eye, Walnut's figure darted through the sea of ​​fire like lightning across the night sky. Her movements were as swift as lightning, and each flash was accompanied by a burst of blazing flames, as if she was the master of this sea of ​​fire.

Almost immediately after Kurumi attacked, the battle was over. With absolute dominance, Kurumi easily defeated the students. As the flames gradually dissipated, the students, who had been so arrogant and aggressive moments before, now looked miserable. Their uniforms were charred black, as if they had been roasted by the flames.

Fortunately, Walnut knew that these students had only suffered minor injuries. Although they looked rather distressed, they were not seriously injured. However, the terrified expressions on their faces showed that the scene they had just experienced was nothing short of purgatory.

"Find out where the mastermind is. He shouldn't be far away."

Seeing that the situation was completely under his control, Ye Ye naturally did not forget the final finishing touches. After all, the system's multiple-choice questions clearly stated that he had to find the mastermind behind the incident.

After hearing Ye Ye's words, Nashida responded immediately.

"Let me do it."

Nashida spoke softly, and before she had finished, a shimmering green light suddenly emanated from her body, as if she were enveloped in a layer of green light. She crouched slightly and slowly placed her hands on the ground, as if establishing a special connection with the earth.

The Huaguo Starfleet Academy and the entire Ningfu District were exceptionally well-landscaped, with lush vegetation and verdant grass everywhere. For Nashida, such an environment was a paradise, as she could fully utilize the energy of the grass element.

Nashida closed her eyes, concentrating on sensing the fluctuations of the grass element around her. Her consciousness, like tentacles, rapidly extended, exploring every corner. Before long, her brow furrowed slightly, as if she had noticed something unusual.

Finally, Nashida opened her eyes, which had just been closed, and her gaze fell directly on Ye Ye. Her voice was calm and clear.

"About 300 meters to the west, there's a pavilion. There are two people inside who have been observing us."

Ye Ye looked in the direction Nashida pointed, and indeed he saw the pavilion. Although it was a bit far away, he could still vaguely see two figures in the pavilion.

Nashida continued, "There are also two people observing us in the northeast, but I can't see through one of them. He is very powerful and definitely not someone we can easily provoke."

Ye Ye's heart tightened. He never doubted Nashida's judgment. Since she said the other party was very strong, then he must be no ordinary person.

"The rest,"

Nashida paused briefly, as if contemplating something. Then her voice rang out again: "There's a man stealthily observing us from the bushes just to the north. Judging from his heartbeat and actions, I suspect he's trying to escape. And he's most likely the one we're looking for."

Nashida's ability allows her to quickly obtain all the information around her. With her absolute affinity, every blade of grass and every tree here seems to have become her eyes and ears, and no movement can escape her perception.

"Let's go and take a look." Ye Ye stretched his neck and sounded a little uninterested.

In fact, Ye Ye already had a rough idea of ​​what was going on. He felt that the mastermind behind this was either Li Qifeng or Ning Dan. After all, only these two people would have the motive to attack him.

However, what puzzled Ye Ye was how he had offended them. Was it simply because he had not agreed to be Li Qifeng's younger brother, or because he had forgotten to pass on Ning Dan's message?

Ye Ye couldn't help but feel that these so-called "second generation" were all spoiled a bit too much by their families. They seemed to really think of themselves as emperors, believing that everyone must obey them and would resort to extreme measures if they were not satisfied.

Zhongli supported Ye Ye's arm with his hand and exerted a little force, and Ye Ye's body flew forward involuntarily.

Zhongli's movements were as smooth as flowing water, without any drag. His steps were steady and swift, and each step seemed to be precisely calculated, perfectly fitting Ye Ye's body.

Ye Ye only felt as if he was being lifted up by a powerful force, rushing towards the target location at lightning speed.

The moment the two left, a green light rose from their bodies, like a layer of light green mist, enveloping their figures.

The green light was as gentle as a breeze, brushing across Ye Ye's body. He suddenly felt his body become unusually light, as if it had lost weight.

This feeling surprised Ye Ye a little. He looked down at his body and found that his steps became unusually light, and he even felt a little dizzy.

Clearly, this is Wendy's power at work.

On the other side, Li Qifeng saw Ye Ye rushing towards him like a cannonball from afar. His face turned pale in an instant and all the hairs on his body stood up.

He widened his eyes and looked at Ye Ye in horror, feeling extremely regretful.

He could never have imagined that Ye Ye actually had so many powerful helpers, and each one was more terrifying than the other.

Not to mention Zhongli, Ganyu, Nashida and Venti who have not yet taken action, the special abilities of Ying, Xinhai and Hutao alone have made Li Qifeng feel a little confused.

However, just as Li Qifeng was about to retreat, he suddenly realized that it was too late. Although Zhongli was not good at long-distance raids, a distance of only a few hundred meters was nothing more than a blink of an eye for him.

Zhongli's figure was as fast as lightning, and in the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Li Qifeng. Li Qifeng was horrified at the sight, and he stumbled, trying to escape. However, the moment he turned around, Zhongli waved his arm, and seven or eight huge rock pillars emerged from the ground like mushrooms after rain, firmly standing in Li Qifeng's path, completely cutting off his retreat.

At the same time, Ganyu's movements became even more decisive. As if by magic, the ice bow suddenly appeared in her hand, the bowstring swiftly drawn, the arrow aimed directly at Li Qifeng. Instantly, a strong sense of death enveloped Li Qifeng like a cold current, causing his legs to involuntarily weaken, and any thoughts of escape vanished in an instant.

"It's really you."

Ye Ye couldn't help but sigh as he looked at Li Qifeng, who was slumped on the ground with a face as pale as paper.

"Ye Ye, I admit that I was wrong in what I did today. I apologize to you. If you let me go this time, I promise I will never cause you any trouble again!"

Li Qifeng's voice was filled with fear and pleading, his body was trembling slightly, and he seemed to have been frightened out of his soul.

As the saying goes, a true man can bend and stretch, and Li Qifeng understood this truth well. He knelt on his knees without hesitation, completing the action with lightning speed, as if time had frozen in that moment. He didn't even bother to consider whether anyone around him was watching him, because at that moment, he had only one thought in mind: to surrender quickly, lest he get into even more trouble.

Li Qifeng spoke at lightning speed, fearing that even the slightest pause would interrupt him. His words poured out like a rapid-fire barrage, as if he was trying to mask his inner anxiety and fear.

However, Li Qifeng's actions caught the attention of many nearby. Some displayed mocking expressions, clearly disdainful of his lightning-fast kneeling; others frowned, seemingly dissatisfied with his easy surrender. Of course, even more people found the scene ridiculous, despising the Li family's young master for being so spineless.

Tanaka Masaaki was particularly impressed. When he saw Li Qifeng's performance, a trace of disdain and speechlessness appeared on his face. He thought to himself, "This kid has completely disgraced the Li family!" Tanaka Masaaki shook his head, feeling extremely disappointed with Li Qifeng's behavior.

However, some people hold different opinions on this. They believe that Li Qifeng did nothing wrong. After all, when facing a strong enemy like Ye Ye, surrendering might be a wise choice.

But what if he refused to give in? Could it be that Ye Ye would really kill him?

This was the Huaguo Starship Academy, a place where countless elite students gathered. Here, everyone had their own pride and self-esteem, and even in the face of a possible beating, they would never give in easily.

After all, while the academy explicitly prohibited fighting among students, it didn't completely prohibit conflicts and disagreements between them. On the contrary, the school even explicitly stipulated that if there were irreconcilable conflicts between students, the school could act as a mediator, creating a platform where both sides could settle their grievances in a fair and just environment.

However, Li Qifeng's actions of recruiting others to assault others clearly violated the school's regulations. Even if he managed to escape the scene, the school would definitely not let him off easily in the future. This kind of behavior of bullying the weak with the majority is truly despicable.

Of course, all of this is just a story for later. Initially, Li Qifeng's arrogant and domineering demeanor made it difficult for anyone to develop any favorable impression of him. Such a person not only lacks basic moral qualities, but also undermines the academy's ethos.

"Let you go? Do you think I'm doing charity?"

After hearing what Li Qifeng said, Ye Ye showed a trace of speechlessness on his face. He was a little confused about Li Qifeng's train of thought.

"Kill me if you dare. Otherwise, if you dare to do anything to me today, my family will never let you go!"

Seeing that his attempt to surrender had no effect, Li Qifeng instantly hardened up again. Clearly, he had been frightened by Ying and the others just now. Now he realized that this was a school! Did Ye Ye really dare to do anything to him? At worst, he could just take a beating and retaliate later.

"We dare not do anything illegal. Besides, why would I kill you? It would only bring shame upon myself."

"I think you've been a little jumpy lately. I need to calm you down."

A strange smile suddenly appeared on Ye Ye's face. If he didn't teach Li Qifeng a lesson, others would think that his nickname was undeserved.

"What are you going to do!?"

Seeing Ye Ye approaching him step by step, Li Qifeng panicked. Was he really going to attack? However, Ye Ye was destined not to respond to Li Qifeng's questions. At this time, Li Qifeng had already accepted his fate. He closed his eyes, wrapped his arms around the back of his head, and squatted there, as if he was willing to take a beating.

"Ok?"

The expected pain didn't come as expected, and Li Qifeng couldn't help but feel puzzled. However, before he could come to his senses, a strange feeling came from his wrists.

He looked closely and saw that his wrists had been tightly wrapped by some thin strips of things. These things looked like vines from some plants, and they were tightly wrapped around his wrists, making it almost impossible for him to move.

Just as Li Qifeng was trying to break free from the vines, he suddenly felt a strong pulling force coming from his wrists. This force was so strong that he couldn't resist it at all, and his body was involuntarily pulled up.

In the blink of an eye, Li Qifeng was forcibly lifted from the ground by this force. His feet instantly left the ground, and his whole body flew straight into the air as if grabbed by an invisible giant hand.

When Li Qifeng finally opened his eyes and took in the scene, he couldn't help but gasp. His wrists and ankles were tightly entangled by four thick vines, and his body was suspended in mid-air, precariously dangling.