Chapter 1240: Apology Statement! Fame Soars!

That afternoon, the Noah Sanctuary's official account released a statement on the Virtual Universe.

The title boldly read: "Apology Statement Regarding the Conflict Between Xu Jingming and the Black Cliff Sanctuary Students."

The statement began with solemn formality:

"After careful deliberation by the Sanctuary's high command, we deeply regret the conflict that occurred today on the sixth planet of the Lingshu Empire..."

But when students continued reading, the entire Noah Sanctuary erupted in chaos.

"Our student Xu Jingming should not have intervened when he was attacked by eighteen Black Cliff Sanctuary Starlight-class members."

His actions caused all Black Cliff Sanctuary Starlight-class members to suffer severe injuries, disrupting the Sanctuary Exchange Competition's scheduled matches.

Additionally, student Xu Jingming specifically apologizes to Black Cliff Sanctuary's Mark student."

"You shouldn't have pretended to fall and tried to frame me—I failed to cooperate with your performance..."

The statement included the full combat footage.

In the footage, Xu Jingming appeared like a god, shattering the opponents' manifestations with just his dual domains.

The scenes that followed clearly showed him sweeping through the Black Cliff Sanctuary group like a tiger among sheep.

This wasn't an apology—it was blatant boasting!

"Holy shit! Is Xu Jingming this strong?"

"He took on all eighteen Black Cliff Sanctuary Starlight-class members alone? Is he even Starlight Seventh Rank?"

"Hahaha, I'm dying—whose idea was this apology statement? This is brutal!"

"Could it be that Black Cliff Sanctuary requested this?"

"Damn, then they're incredibly stupid."

"..."

The Noah Sanctuary and the Black Cliff Sanctuary had long-standing animosity.

They had despised each other for years.

So when this apology statement was released, the entire Noah Sanctuary exploded with excitement!

Countless students were eagerly discussing it.

There was no help for it.

One man crushed all eighteen Starlight-class members!

And he didn't fight them one by one—he took them all on at once!

This achievement was simply too shocking.

"I'm such an idiot! I actually dared to question Xu Jingming's strength before!"

"True, but who knew he'd grow this fast, break through his rank so rapidly, and even advance his domains?"

"How long has it been since Noah Sanctuary produced someone this formidable? I have a feeling our ranking in this Exchange Competition will be extraordinary!"

"..."

Instantly, every negative remark about Xu Jingming within the Noah Sanctuary reversed.

Countless students now awaited, eager to see what Xu Jingming would accomplish in this Exchange Competition.

Clang—!

In the villa's makeshift training room, Zach's gravity ring clattered to the floor, ringing sharply against the metal surface.

He stared blankly at the holographic projection of Xu Jingming's battle, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

"This can't be..."

Zach's voice trembled, "Five months ago, when he fought Bazil, his domains were nowhere near this level!"

The footage showing Xu Jingming effortlessly crushing two Starlight-Ninth and two Starlight-Eighth Rank opponents together sent a chill through Zach.

As a Starlight-Seventh Rank himself, even any single Starlight-Eighth Rank in the footage could easily overpower him...

In the silver-white meditation chamber, Ye Lan floated cross-legged in midair.

Her long purple hair cascaded like a waterfall, her slender eyelashes trembling slightly as her violet eyes fixed on the holographic projection before her.

"Thunder Domain, seventeenth layer; Destruction Domain, tenth layer..."

Ye Lan's crimson lips parted, her cold voice unusually tinged with emotion.

The revival of her succubus bloodline had grown stronger, forcing her to suppress its agitation within the villa.

To prepare for the intense battles of the upcoming Exchange Competition, she had declined to go out with Lu Yunji.

But she never expected to miss such a spectacular scene.

"Back on Blackrock Star, his Destruction Domain was only at the eighth layer..."

Ye Lan idly twirled a strand of her fine hair, "In eight days, he broke through two domain layers? And simultaneously, in both Thunder and Destruction?"

"This Xu Jingming... is becoming harder and harder to understand..."

She murmured softly, then closed her eyes again, faint purple aura swirling around her.

Normally, she would have gone to find Xu Jingming to ask what happened.

But now, she had to continue suppressing her succubus bloodline.

Otherwise, it would cause her serious trouble in tomorrow's Exchange Competition.

Meanwhile, back at the villa, Xu Jingming received bad news.

"You're saying someone's been following Di'er constantly?"

In the villa's living room, Xu Jingming sat on the sofa, frowning at the holographic projection ahead.

It displayed surveillance footage of the Ninth Prince Di'er.

In the footage, no matter where Di'er went, a tall, slender figure clad in battle armor always accompanied him.

"Correct."

Eva nodded, "According to the data, this man's name is Quint."

A Universe Third-Stage powerhouse—likely a bodyguard specially assigned to him by the Noah Royal Family."

"A Universe Third-Stage powerhouse as a bodyguard?"

"The Noah Royal Family really values this Dier."

Universe Stage is a power level just below Immortal Deities!"

Even within the vast universe, he counts as a formidable force."

Yet now, he is merely a bodyguard."

This alone shows how much the Royal Family values Dier."

The problem thus arises."

With this Universe Third-Stage bodyguard present, Xu Jingming has no chance to strike at Dier."

"Fortunately, Dier hasn't yet shown any intention to act against my family."

"And I'm still participating in the Sacred Site Exchange Competition—he can't possibly arrange for someone to attack me."

Xu Jingming's gaze flickered slightly, "Keep monitoring. If that Universe Stage warrior leaves, notify me immediately."

"Got it!" Eva giggled, transforming into a streak of light that flowed into her smart armband.

"Dier, you'd better keep that Universe Stage warrior by your side at all times—or else..."

Xu Jingming's expression turned icy.

The Sacred Site Exchange Competition will last an entire month.

Given Dier's spoiled, pleasure-seeking nature, he certainly didn't come to Lingshu Star just to watch the matches.

Once Dier decides to act alone, that will be his perfect opportunity to strike.