I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!

To rise swiftly through the ranks and enhance his cultivation, all he needed to do was to descend the mountain and provoke some powerful Evil Demons.

But that would be very dangerous.

Especially considering that his current cultivation level was too low, and the energy of the Xuan Gang was insufficient to sustain him in continuous combat.

"Wait a bit longer, wait until my cultivation level is higher, at least to the point where I can face several fourth-rank Spirit Aperture Realm assassins, before using that method to earn Rebellion Points."

Moreover, now that he had reached the top of the "Heavenly Pride List·Earthly List", he attracted too much attention, and it was uncertain if he would be targeted.

In any case, Chen Yi did not wish to put himself in too much danger.

After all, how did that old saying go again, something about a gentleman what standing on the wall something.

After setting these thoughts straight, Chen Yi changed into a Daoist robe and headed for the Martial Arts Arena.

"It's time to teach my lovely little junior brothers and sisters the art of Sword Dao."

...

Today was as busy as he expected,

But also very pleasant.

The little girl and others quickly sought him out once they knew he had returned.

Even the rarely seen Wei Letian and Wei Xiaoyun, both Princes and Princesses, came along.

Chen Yi didn't say it aloud, but in his heart, he marked them as individuals he couldn't get too close with.

Neither Wei Letian nor Wei Xiaoyun had intentions as pure as seeking mentorship on the mountain.

He didn't want to find himself branded a follower of the Twelfth Prince once he returned to the Capital City from Taizhou Mountain.

Of course, he was even less inclined to be seen as a subordinate to the Thirteenth Princess, Wei Xiaoyun.

That would be disgusting.

Luckily, the others were still as familiar as ever, allowing his mood to relax without reservation.

The siblings Du Yanqing and Du Yan bickered as usual.

However, it was clear that the little princess showed much more restraint in front of others, giving her brother face.

The little chubby Wang Yongnian had gotten fatter.

In his own words, the food at Lin Xun Peak was just too good, and learning the way of forging also required a strong physique.

At last, there was Lin Xueru.

"Brother Yi, when you descended the mountain, didn't you say you would examine if Ru Ru had improved her cultivation?"

"However, Ru Ru hasn't made much progress in cultivation; she only learned the Taixu Eight Skills, reaching the Small Success Realm in four of them - Kun, Kan, Xun, and Dui."

Chen Yi's face revealed a hint of bemusement – how could she say that she hadn't made much progress?

Compared to Xiao Xuanzhen two years ago, the little girl had surpassed her not only in cultivation level but also in progress with the Taixu Eight Skills.

If her cultivation progresses further, reaching the Fifth Grade Core Formation Realm...

Chen Yi dared not contemplate how high the little girl's future achievements could soar.

Setting other things aside,

At the very least, the requirements for the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield wouldn't pose such a challenging task for her.

Thinking this, Chen Yi said with a smile: "There's no need for an examination, I believe you."

"No, no, we must honor our promises."

Unexpectedly, Lin Xueru was particularly earnest this time and pulled him towards the Martial Arts Arena.

"Alright, alright..."

Though somewhat amused, Chen Yi had no reason to refuse further.

And once at the Martial Arts Arena, he took the assessment seriously, defeating Lin Xueru in just thirty minutes.

"Brother Yi, Ru Ru is still too weak..."

Lin Xueru rarely showed such a disheartened expression, her little face drooping.

Even though she devoted herself to training, the gap between her and Chen Yi widened.

At this rate, her vow to protect Brother Yi seemed almost impossible to fulfill in her lifetime.

"You're already very strong."

Chen Yi didn't know she still remembered their childhood banter, while walking her back to the gathering, he comforted her:

"Believe me, in a few years, you'll surpass me."

"That's impossible, Brother Yi, you're already the Earthly List First..."

Although she said that, Lin Xueru's laughter broke through.

Even though she knew Chen Yi was comforting her, she enjoyed such words.

And she felt that as long as she worked hard enough, one day she would indeed be able to stand in front of Chen Yi and protect him.

She believed that day would come and looked forward to it.

"I'm only first on the Earthly List."

"However, if possible, I'd rather not be."

Chen Yi turned his return journey, where Jianghu Guests challenged him, into an amusing story for the little girl.

Especially the part where those who couldn't beat him still talked tough made both of them laugh.

The first time Du Yanqing and others heard him retell these events, their faces also lit up with bright smiles.

"Brother Yi, it's hard to imagine, a few years from now, how powerful will you be?"

...

In the mountains, time carries no weight.

The more carefree the days, the faster they pass.

A decade flies by in the blink of an eye.

Recalling Du Yanqing's question from ten years ago, a smile couldn't help but appear on Chen Yi's face.

"Probably could beat a dozen of myself from ten years ago, right?"