After the Villain in Me Gave Up, the Female Leads All Panicked! - Chapter 7:

Chapter 7: The Ultimate Humiliation! The Chosen One Explodes on the Spot!

Lin Ke’er stood to the side, completely lost at first.

But as Lin Yuan explained, it was like the fog lifted. All the roadblocks that had confused her were instantly resolved.

She looked at the formation on the ground—it was more precise and intricate than the textbook diagrams. Then she looked at her calm and composed brother, her mouth forming an “O” of shock, eyes sparkling with adoration.

“Wow! Brother! Since when did you become this amazing?”

Lin Ke’er threw herself at Lin Yuan’s arm, shouting with awe, “You’re even better than the top-tier formation teacher at the academy!”

Lin Yuan stood up, brushed the dirt from his hands, and shamelessly boasted, “Of course. Do you even know who your brother is? I’m a one-in-a-million genius. This kind of thing? Self-taught.”

“Tch, brag all you want!”

At that moment, a cool voice came from nearby.

A stunning woman in a high-end, custom-tailored professional outfit leaned against a porch column with her arms crossed. She had a tall figure and sharp, capable aura.

Her features bore some resemblance to Lin Yuan’s, but there was an added air of authority and sharpness from long-term leadership.

“You’re always slacking off. Only Ke’er would believe your nonsense. Lin Yuan, our family might be powerful, but in the path of martial arts, you either advance or fall behind. You still have to put in real effort.”

Hearing this familiar and nagging tone, Lin Yuan immediately felt a headache coming on.

No need to guess—it was his powerful CEO elder sister, Lin Mengyao, back home again.

Their grandfather guarded the border, their parents held high positions and were rarely home, so most communication was through video calls.

This sister, only a few years older, had naturally taken up the role of head of the household.

Every time she returned, she would give him a round of ideological lectures.

“Sis, why do I feel like you’re sounding more and more like Mom?” Lin Yuan couldn’t help but mutter.

“Hey! You little brat, mocking me now, are you?”

Lin Mengyao glared and flashed in front of him, raising her fair hand and giving him a firm flick on the head.

“Ow!”

“Hehe!”

Lin Yuan’s exaggerated yelp and Lin Ke’er’s silver-bell laughter echoed warmly through the courtyard.

The family chatted and laughed as they headed to the dining room to enjoy the late-night snacks Lin Mengyao had brought back.

…

Time flew by. The Capital Martial Arts Academy grew increasingly tense as the inter-academy tournament approached.

Every student was pushing their limits in the final stretch, desperate for a strong result.

Especially Ye Xuan.

Ever since Lin Yuan had cut off his “funding,” he had changed completely, cultivating ten times harder than before.

He was either in the gravity chamber pushing his limits or accepting high-difficulty missions from the mission hall.

He sharpened himself through battle and earned resources through blood.

Thanks to his relentless efforts and the guidance of the Extreme Dao Ancestor in his mind, his cultivation had soared.

Finally, three days before the tournament, he broke through!

Boom!

In the training room, a powerful aura erupted from Ye Xuan’s body. He opened his eyes sharply.

2nd stage Bone Refining Realm!

Feeling the surge of spiritual power now several times stronger, Ye Xuan smiled with confidence.

Though only at 2nd stage, he had secret techniques passed down by the Extreme Dao Ancestor and battle experience far beyond his peers.

He was confident that even against an ordinary 5th or 6th stage Bone Refining Realm, he could still fight on equal ground!

And Lin Yuan?

He was only at 6th stage Bone Refining Realm.

Ye Xuan firmly believed that Lin Yuan had only reached that level by relying on resources—an empty realm, flashy but useless!

In real life-and-death combat, cultivation level wasn’t everything!

A fierce battle intent burned in his chest.

He would challenge Lin Yuan!

He would, before everyone, completely defeat the once lofty young master and erase all his past humiliation!

He acted immediately.

Ye Xuan shot out of the training room and marched straight toward the Rear Garden—where Lin Yuan often relaxed.

Sure enough, he saw that familiar figure at a glance.

Lin Yuan was lying sprawled out on the grass.

A blade of grass in his mouth, one leg crossed over the other, he was sunbathing and humming an unknown tune.

That relaxed and carefree vibe clashed completely with the tense atmosphere engulfing the academy.

Seeing this, Ye Xuan’s rage exploded. His veins bulged visibly at his temples.

While he was breaking himself training, this guy was… lying here napping?

“Lin Yuan!”

Ye Xuan stormed over and roared, “You trash! Dare to fight me fair and square?!”

The loud shout disturbed Lin Yuan. He lazily opened his eyes, yawned, and glanced at him.

“Fight you? Why?”

“You!” Ye Xuan almost coughed up blood from rage. “You scared?”

“Scared?” Lin Yuan looked amused. “I’m just not interested. Beating you won’t make lying down feel better, and it won’t make the sun any warmer.”

Pfft!

That offhand comment hurt Ye Xuan more than ten thousand insults.

A complete disregard!

“You’re asking for it!”

Ye Xuan could no longer contain his fury. His spiritual power surged—he was about to strike.

“Stop! Don’t be impulsive, boy!”

In his mind, the Extreme Dao Ancestor’s voice sounded urgently, “This kid’s aura is calm and deep—unfathomable! Attacking now won’t end well. Endure for now. Defeat him during the tournament, before all the powerful figures—that is the best move!”

“I can’t hold it in anymore!” Ye Xuan roared inwardly, “I’m taking him down today! I’ll show him who the real genius is!”

The Extreme Dao Ancestor could no longer stop him and could only sigh in secret.

Just as Ye Xuan was about to strike, a figure approached.

“Ye Xuan.”

It was Li Xuan’er.

She walked over quickly. When she saw Lin Yuan lying on the grass, her expression turned awkward and stiff.

Still, she didn’t speak to Lin Yuan. Instead, she looked straight at Ye Xuan.

“Ye Xuan, come with me. I need to talk to you.”

Lately, without Lin Yuan’s resources, Li Xuan’er had finally realized how hard cultivation could be.

Her progress had stagnated at 3rd stage Bone Refining Realm, with no improvement at all—causing her to feel a deep sense of crisis.

So she wanted to team up with Ye Xuan to train and gather resources.

But Ye Xuan, already furious, became even more annoyed at the sight of her.

It was because of this woman that he was humiliated by Lin Yuan and lost all his funding!

Now that her path was cut off, what use was she to him?

Ye Xuan gave her a cold look and replied stiffly, “I’m busy lately. No time.”

Without waiting for her reaction, he suppressed his urge to fight, gave a cold snort, and turned away.

Li Xuan’er stood frozen on the spot.

She looked at Ye Xuan’s indifferent back, then at Lin Yuan—who didn’t even bother glancing her way.

For the first time…

A wave of confusion and regret surged in her heart.