Lin Yan wanted to protect Jing Yan. In truth, he did not have a deep relationship with Jing Yan, but he wished to save him purely because of the talent Jing Yan had displayed. He appreciated talent.
However, now Jing Yan had actively chosen a life-or-death duel with Qian Zhen, which greatly disappointed Lin Yan.
A martial artist indeed needed backbone; it was good to have pride. But if a martial artist couldn't even control their own rage and, out of irritation, insisted on fighting with an enemy they knew was stronger, then it was not commendable.
Lin Yan shook his head, feeling unable to persuade Jing Yan further. This duel was entirely Jing Yan's own decision, and he could not forcibly stop it. Even if Jing Yan was killed by Qian Zhen on the spot, it would be his own doing, as he had the chance to live. Even the Vice Chancellor had intervened, but Jing Yan did not cherish the opportunity.
"Die!"
Qian Zhen made his move!