"Have you heard? The Liu Family was annihilated last night!"
"Yes, that's right! They say over a hundred core mbers were buried within the Liu Family estate."
"Their entire ancestral ho was turned upside down, leaving nothing but shattered walls and ruins."
The calamity that had befallen the Liu Family was deliberately suppressed, so only now were a few rumors beginning to trickle out.
As the news spread, the vast Cangyun City was thrown into an uproar. Chills ran down the spines of countless people, making their hair stand on end.
Just yesterday, the Liu Family had sworn to intercept that person at the foot of the mountain, brimming with vigor and the grandeur of a noble house. Yet overnight, their entire line was wiped out?
If not for the continuous stream of detailed reports, who would have believed it?
The mighty Liu Family, with its imposing and majestic presence. Who could have imagined they would be eradicated just like that? It was truly a lantable turn of events.
...
Chilian Peak was rarely so bustling, and the street vendors and hawkers certainly weren't going to miss this opportunity.
Qin Qiu held a cotton candy in one hand and a grilled skewer in the other, eating with relish. Besides paying for everything, Chen Yang also acted as a porter, carrying their bags, holding a bottle of mineral water, and having had a pack of tissues stuffed into his hands. He looked for all the world like a little lackey.
Qin Qiu was not at all stingy with her little lackey. She ate only half of everything before passing the items to Chen Yang. "Here," she said, "you can finish these."
"Sure thing!"
Chen Yang didn't hold back, devouring the food with gusto until his mouth was slick with grease.
The loving couple drew many envious glances from the people around them. However, none of them could have imagined that this young man, deep in the throes of a passionate romance, was the undisputed star of the upcoming battle. With a single raise of his hand, he could summon roiling waves, his power so imnse it could blot out the sun.
By nine in the morning, the crowd on Chilian Peak had surpassed thirty thousand and was still growing at a ridiculously fast rate. After reaching the summit, Chen Yang and Qin Qiu deliberately moved toward the less crowded areas. After winding their way around, they finally arrived at a hollow where a tributary led directly to Yun Island.
The area was a riot of colorful blossoms, like a sea of flowers competing in splendor. Qin Qiu happily frolicked among them.
Not far away, an old fisherman was rowing ashore, his boat laden with his catch. Two cormorants stood quietly at his feet.
"Sir, may I rent your boat?" Chen Yang asked, walking over as the old man reached the shore.
The old fisherman, carrying his fish basket, waved a hand nonchalantly. "Use it as you like. Just rember to tie it to this tree when you bring it back."
"Thank you, uncle."
Humming a little tune, the old man strode away without a backward glance, showing a remarkably carefree spirit.
"My lady, please board the boat." After thanking the fisherman, Chen Yang took Qin Qiu's small hand and made a "please" gesture.
"Do you even know how to row?" Qin Qiu eyed him doubtfully.
Chen Yang grinned, then swept Qin Qiu up by the waist and jumped directly onto the boat.
The small boat rocked violently, and Qin Qiu shrieked in terror.
"AHH!"
"Is the boat going to capsize?!"
She squeezed her eyes shut, her long eyelashes trembling.
Once the boat stabilized, Qin Qiu settled into the cabin while Chen Yang stood at the bow, working the oar. Amid the azure water, the small boat sent ripples spreading across the lake.
Following the tributary, the boat slowly entered Yun Island, and with it, the sight of everyone watching.
Hmm?
The tens of thousands of spectators staring intently at Yun Island all frowned. Then, a murmur went through the crowd.
"He's here?"
"I think so. He's here!"
In an instant, the entire summit of Chilian Peak and the area surrounding Yun Island erupted. The massive crowd began to stir. Countless pairs of fervent eyes stared at the small boat and the figure standing at its prow. Though the figure was indistinct, they could still feel his tall and imposing presence. A Longsword was planted on the deck beside him.
"I can't see clearly. Is that him?"
"It has to be. Who else would dare to boat around Yun Island today?"
"Everyone, the show is about to start! Let's watch with bated breath!"
...
The tens of thousands of onlookers chattered excitedly. Hadn't they braved the elents for days just for this mont? The anticipation was palpable.
The figure on the boat set down the oar and slapped the lake's surface with his right hand.
BOOM!
With a muffled roar, a torrent of water surged upward, forming a curtain of water a hundred ters high. The entire lake around Yun Island roiled and churned. Propelled by the waves, the small boat shot forward like an arrow from a bow. It carved a sword-shaped wake through the turbulent water, making a beeline for the center of the lake.
Soone was riding the boat, parting the waves before him. He was like a star fallen from the heavens, crashing into the mortal world.
「On the lakeside pavilion.」
"Lanlan, do you rember everything Great-grandfather just told you?" Xue Dalong's jaundiced eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light, but his voice was soft and gentle as he spoke to Xue Xinlan beside him.
"Yes!" Xue Xinlan nodded frantically, tears streaming down her face. "Great-grandfather, I... I..."
"Go back now. Be good." Xue Dalong reached out and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Take good care of yourself from now on."
"Mhm, mhm."
Xue Xinlan turned, but she kept looking back every few steps, a picture of utter desolation.
Xue Dalong smiled and waved, the wrinkles on his face bunching together. The next second, he shot to his feet and slapped the long spear propped up beside him. The silver spear, nearly two ters long, leaped into his hand. Under the clear, open sky, it revealed its sharp fangs.
Holding the long spear, he pointed it diagonally. In that instant, the old man, who had been filled with a twilight aura, seed to transform. His entire being radiated a powerful presence.
"Heroes truly are born from the young." Xue Dalong's burning gaze fixed on the figure hurtling toward him. He laughed heartily, a hint of reverence in his expression. "To be able to fight you before I return to the earth is my honor."
As a renowned Fist Master, it is only fitting to die at the hands of a stronger opponent. In fact, from the mont he accepted the invitation, he had been prepared to die in battle. This was for the best. Rather than sit at ho waiting for Death to co calling, it was better to have a spectacular fight with this top-tier warrior, a man fad for his monuntal military achievents. Even in death, it would be a worthy end.
"The waves on Yun Island are dozens of ters high! The fight's about to start!"
As soon as this news spread, those who hadn't yet reached the summit surged forward as if they'd taken a shot of adrenaline, scrambling madly toward the peak. Wave after wave of people craned their necks, their gazes unanimously fixed on Yun Island, nestled in the hollow below the mountaintop.
And there...
A water curtain a hundred ters high stood upon the lake, its imnse, majestic power rolling toward them. This... this was terrifying!
Under countless shocked gazes, the small boat continued its rapid advance. At its prow stood the figure, his posture as tall and straight as a divine halberd, his presence like a canopy of clouds. He was as still as a statue and as firm as a rock.
WHOOSH!
All the birds, whether the waterfowl gliding on the lake's surface or the avians among the mountains, fled in a panic. It was as if his arrival alone could make a thousand mountains fall silent, emptied of all life.
The crowd was speechless.
Who could possibly rival such a domineering presence?
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