A Champion Scholar Revered By Sages, And You Call Him A Useless Bookworm?

Summary

In a tense confrontation, Lin Yi faces Su Ben Wei, who questions Lin Yi's alliance with demons. As Lin Yi prepares to act, Li Wen Bo intervenes, recognizing the gravity of Su's actions. Zhao Zhong Cheng, driven by revenge for his wife, confronts Su and ultimately kills him, revealing the darkness within the scholarly world. Lin Yi empathizes with Zhao's motives but urges him to choose a righteous path. After revealing the fates of corrupt scholars, Zhao expresses relief and gratitude towards Lin Yi for delivering justice. As Zhao nears transformation into a demon, he offers Lin Yi a sword, seeking a noble end to his turmoil, wishing to die by Lin Yi's hand as a final act of atonement.

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