The lake churned, rolling up a thousand waves.
The small Yun Island seed cut off from the outside world, the fierce aura within it roiling and surging. A small boat sliced through the waves. Standing at its bow was Chen Yang, one hand resting on his Longsword, the other clasped behind his back, rising and falling with the water.
On the pavilion, Xue Dalong stood tall like an iron tower, spear in hand, his gaze burning with a boundless will to fight.
The distance between the two was steadily closing.
For a mont, silence fell over the vast Chilian Peak. Among the tens of thousands of people gathered, no one dared to speak.
"Great-Grandfather…"
Leaving the pavilion and walking to the lakeshore, Xue Xinlan gripped the corners of her garnt. Her long eyelashes were heavy with tears, and her lips trembled uncontrollably. She knew that today's farewell was forever. It was a matter of life and death. For the rest of her days, all that remained would be offerings and mories.
Xue Xinlan crouched on the ground and wailed uncontrollably.
BOOM!
Xue Dalong took a step forward. A ripple spread from beneath his feet, swelling rapidly into a colossal wave. The wave swept upward, solidifying into a wall of water that surged violently forward.
With this single move, the atmosphere on Chilian Peak, which had been charged to its absolute limit, felt like a spark landing in a powder keg. It exploded in an instant. Not only was the entirety of Chilian Peak watching, but half of Cangyun City was also paying close attention.
「Not far away.」
In front of a clearing guarded by fully ard personnel, Jin Zheng and Wu Xing stood shoulder to shoulder, their deep gazes fixed intently on Yun Island below.
"There should be other ill-intentioned scoundrels here today, shouldn't there?" Jin Zheng said quietly, holding a string of prayer beads.
Wu Xing replied indifferently, "According to our intelligence, five groups have co. However, I've already sent people to deal with them."
Jin Zheng nodded, then suddenly laughed. "Wu Xing, do you think we're also about to step down soon?"
Wu Xing remained silent, keenly aware of the implication behind the words. After a long mont, he finally said lightly, "I've grown weary after all these years. Retiring might be for the best. At the very least, it's out of sight, out of mind."
"But," Wu Xing paused, a cold frost flashing in his chilling eyes, "whether I'm in my position or in retirent, I, Wu Xing, will support Chen Yang to the very end! If those people have a grudge, they're welco to co and take down!"
Jin Zheng clapped Wu Xing on the shoulder, changing the subject. "That sword, it should belong to the Su Yan family, right? It seems that Su Yan, that old Yama, is on our side as well?"
"I'll invite him for a drink one of these days," Wu Xing said, as stoic as ever, his words precious and few.
Jin Zheng nodded in agreent. At present, those willing to stand with Chen Yang, if nothing else, at least had spines of steel.
BOOM!!
In the center of Yun Island, two water walls, each a hundred ters high, collided with a thunderous roar, sending a curtain of mist cascading down from the sky.
The small boat ca to a stop less than ten ters from Xue Dalong. The dense spray seed unable to touch Chen Yang in the slightest.
"I've seen many young talents in my lifeti—if not a thousand, then at least eight hundred. Yet, not a single one can compare to you," Xue Dalong said, being the first to speak. He laughed heartily. "Soon, everyone in Cangyun City will know that you, the Zhennan Prince, are still a fierce tiger even without your title."
"You flatter , Senior," Chen Yang replied with a smile. "Senior, who are you fighting for?"
"?" Xue Dalong tilted his head back slightly, overco with emotion. "For the first half of my life, I, Xue Dalong, fought only for myself. I missed out on far too many precious monts. I wasn't there when my son was born. I couldn't even attend my grandson's wedding. Looking back now, my life seems glorious on the surface, but in reality, it has been an utter failure." At this, Xue Dalong suddenly laughed, though his eyes were filled with bitterness. "This ti, I can finally do sothing for them."
I fight for my family. As long as I can protect the peace of my descendants, what does death matter?
Chen Yang nodded, deeply moved. It reminded him of himself.
For the past ten years, I fought for my country, giving my all until my heart ceased to beat. Now... who am I fighting for? Is it really to right the wrongs of the world, or is it for this stubborn obsession in the depths of my own heart?
At this thought, Chen Yang gave a bitter smile. He held up a bottle of wine and gestured to Xue Dalong. "Senior, care for a drink?"
"A drink sounds splendid!" Xue Dalong laughed heartily.
Chen Yang flicked his wrist, tossing the bottle over.
"Damn it!!"
Not far away, at a pri viewing spot, a father and son sat at a tea table, their eyes glued to Yun Island as they waited with bated breath.
But when he saw Xue Dalong drinking with his opponent instead of fighting, the young man nad Qi Shuai slamd his teacup on the table. "Has that old fool forgotten why he's here?" he said coldly.
"What a touching display of mutual respect," the middle-aged man beside him, Qi Shuai's father Qi Ying, sipped his tea. He shook his head with a faint laugh. "They're just two dead n walking. How amusing."
Xue Dalong had co out of retirent at the invitation of the Qi Family, one of the eight great influential families of Cangyun City. Although he was acting on official orders, the Qi Family had been tasked with arranging it. They naturally wanted to see the matter through to a perfect conclusion. Only then would they receive their due reward. But now? After all this dawdling, they were starting to drink?
Most importantly, the person pulling the strings was watching right here at the scene. If they angered that person, forget rewards, the Qi Family would likely suffer a terrible fate.
Watching Xue Dalong drink heartily and chat cheerfully with his opponent, Qi Shuai's face darkened. "I think I saw his great-granddaughter nearby," he snarled to his father. "She probably hasn't gone far. I'll send n to capture her right now! Let's see if he can maintain this leisurely mood when his great-granddaughter is strung up for all to see. Ignorant old dog!"
Monts later, news of the order reached Xue Dalong. He whipped his head around and glared toward the Qi Family's position, his rage uncontrollable. "Qi Family, do not push things too far!"
"I am pushing you. What can you do about it?" Qi Shuai stood up, eting Xue Dalong's gaze directly. "A dog should know its place. Have you already forgotten your situation?"
"And you…" Qi Shuai suddenly pointed at Chen Yang. "Many people are eager to add your head to their collection. I, Qi Shuai, will personally sever it. Consider it an honor."
Backed by a powerful figure, the Qi Family naturally harbored the sa ambitions as the Liu Family. They wanted to pluck the ripe fruit for themselves and use this battle to elevate their status in Cangyun City. Although the Liu Family had been completely wiped out, the Qi Family believed their target was now a fish on the chopping block, with no chance of escape.
The entire crowd was stunned into silence.
Chen Yang, on the other hand, slowly turned his head. "A re minor family thinks it can take my head?" he asked lightly.
CLANG!
With a slight hook of his two fingers, the Longsword, which had been standing at his side, suddenly leaped into the air and hovered above his head.
"I have a sword!"
Watching from nearby, Su Ling grinned widely. "That can slay all under heaven!"
BOOM!!
The Longsword surged forth, and the very heavens and earth seed to tremble with its power.
"Wh-what kind of sword is that?"
"Such terrifying might!!"
Chen Yang's eyes narrowed as he spoke with chilling indifference, "Since the Qi Family is being so audacious, are you prepared for your entire family to be wiped out?"
Qi Shuai: "…"
Qi Ying: "…"
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