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

Chen Yi emerged from seclusion, and someone sensed it immediately.

Like Xiao Xuanzhen and Hua Xianzi within the General Mansion.

However, since it was deep into the night, even if they were aware, they did not go out to disturb him.

"Your disciple's talent is truly terrifying; I'm afraid his cultivation has already reached the Middle Stage of the Heavenly Union Realm."

Three Masters Yang Huan, with a flicker of platinum light in his eyes, sat poised in the guest room, taking an interested look at Chen Yi, who was more than ten miles away:

"It seems that we can already ensure victory in one of the battles for that betting agreement."

Li Qingzhou and Monk Hui Jing were sitting beside him, also noticing Chen Yi's movement, but did not probe like he did.

"The outcome of a single battle is hardly enough to affect the overall situation."

"Moreover, the stronger my disciple is, the more the Demon Court will try to pinpoint his position in the battles."

"If they manage to exchange him for a weaker opponent, the impact on the remaining nine battles would be significant."

"Amitabha Buddha, Brother Qing Zhou is right," Monk Hui Jing nodded and said:

"Judging by the Monkey Demon arranged by them in the East Emperor Palace Secret Realm, the 'seeds' prepared by the Demon Court are strong in talent, cultivation, and Innate Divine Ability."

"And the outstandingly talented disciples of our Human Race elsewhere are not yet clear."

"Apart from Brother Qing Zhou's disciple, the rest still need time to grow."

Three Masters smiled and said, "We still have nine years, no need to rush."

"We just need to ensure that the selected Heavenly Prides can raise their Cultivation or techniques above the level of a Grandmaster before the duels."

"About this matter, I have inquired with my senior brother before."

"How did the Great Master respond?" Monk Hui Jing looked at him and asked.

"Remain constant amid a myriad of changes!"

Three Masters spoke as if he had a plan in mind, "Senior Brother said, the stakes of that betting agreement are too significant, and he dares not predict the outcome."

"But he is certain about one thing—our Human Race is far from a life-and-death crisis!"

"Oh?" Li Qingzhou turned his head slightly, pondering, "What the Great Master said is consistent with the views of several high officials."

Ever since the Human Race discovered the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield, the Wei Dynasty has only been established for a mere thousand years, still in its early stages of growth.

In contrast, demons have occupied the Tianyuan Continent since time immemorial.

Now by setting up this betting agreement, it seems more like an unwillingness to watch the Human Race grow and hence creating obstacles.

If the Human Race wins, then the rise will be significantly hastened.

If the Human Race loses, there will be a gap in personnel replenishment over the next fifty years.

Both the Tianyuan Continent and the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield will fall into a disadvantage.

Three Masters agreed, "Yes, the Demon Court resorted to this open plan exactly because they have seen our Human Race continuously producing Heavenly Prides."

"The high officials have a clear view and will surely respond accordingly."

"However, before that, we too need to be more prepared."

"Just like this time with the East Emperor Palace Secret Realm, the Demon Court used the Bai Shen Sect as a cover to move southward, which left us quite passive."

Li Qingzhou glanced at him, then looked out toward South-Garrison Pass from the window, stating lightly:

"Such a thing can only be done once; there won't be a next time."

Three Masters nodded: "As long as the Wei Dynasty remains safe, they won't be able to accomplish much."

Monk Hui Jing heard this but shook his head.

"We must still be cautious."

"In my view, the Demon Court will definitely do everything in its power to weaken our strength, especially since the Wei Dynasty is not fully united within."

Three Masters slightly furrowed his brows, unconsciously flicking open the fan in his hand, which prominently displayed the four characters for 'serenity and non-action,' written with robust and vigorous strokes.

Silence for a moment.

"Monk Hui Jing offers a good reminder. When I return to Kyoto Prefecture, I will start cleaning up the internal affairs of the Wei Dynasty."

Monk Hui Jing nodded with a smile, "Given the relationship between your Academy and the court, I believe it can be easily done."

"You flatter me," said Three Masters modestly, "Our Academy is merely closer to the families and nobility, but we still abide by the rules."

"If not necessary, we seldom interfere with court affairs."

"Had it not been for such a sudden event this time, with the demons and Southern Barbarians teaming up, Senior Brother would not have allowed me to leave."

Li Qingzhou's eyes flickered slightly, and he turned to ask, "Does the Great Master still have concerns?"

Three Masters simply smiled and said nothing more.

Monk Hui Jing observed the expressions of the two and also kept silent, closing his eyes and tapping the wooden fish.

Thud, thud, thud...

Li Qingzhou fell silent, knowing that his question was inappropriate at the time.

It is a fact that the Kyoto Academy has a close relationship with the court, and most of its students come from noble families and established families.

On the bright side, the families have long heritages, abundant scriptures, and many educated descendants, giving them an advantage in Confucian studies.

But, the downside is also clear – among the students, there will always be those involved in courtly disputes, dragging the Academy into it.

Such incidents are not new in Wei Dynasty history, and a few have even involved the current Great Master.

"I'm going to have a chat with my good disciple."

Li Qingzhou stood up and said, "I shall take them back to the Sect the day after tomorrow. Let's gather at Kyoto Prefecture when the grand event starts."

"Good," Three Masters nodded, "The peace agreement between the court and the Southern Barbarians should also be settled within these next couple of days."

Monk Hui Jing paused in his tapping of the wooden fish and opened his eyes, "I'm very much looking forward to meeting Brother Kongjing."

Li Qingzhou and Three Masters exchanged glances, noticing the surprise in each other's eyes.

It seems the great Buddhist contention may be about to begin.

...

Chen Yi, who was sitting in the courtyard staring at the starry night sky, was oblivious to the conversation between Li Qingzhou and the others. He was simply enjoying the rare tranquility.

The Azure Dragon Bracelet on his wrist slowly lifted its head, the voice soft as it spoke, "Brother Yi, Brother Yi..."