In the end, Gao Qingyu concluded, "Our higher-ups have accused our academy of leaving Fang Che on too loose a leash, and I was severely reprimanded during my trip to the southeastern headquarters. After what happened with Xue Wanshi in the World Academy Tournament, the Xue Clan has gone to the southeastern headquarters, demanding a rematch against Fang Che next year with a huge reward on the line. 0

“Such an opportunity should not have befallen Fang Che, nor should he have access to any of our academy's facilities because the suspicions around him being a demonic church member have still not been entirely erased. Our academy has been punished over this matter, and Fang Che has been made to enter the Hall of Protectionists so that they can keep a closer eye on him. 0

“I don't get a say in any of this, so don't come blaming me! Old Man Shen, even if you hadn't come here today, I would've visited...0