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--- Chapter 52 ---
After witnessing Cang Yue's sword intent, Ling Yun couldn't help but feel excited to fight her.
Meanwhile, Ling Jie was still thinking about how to counter Hayate's move safely. His previous attack genuinely left an enormous image on him.
"He's holding back on me, huh." Ling Jie sighed while staring at the sky.
He moved his gaze to Hayate and added, "Big brother, I'm going to use that."
"Can I, you know, borrow yours for a moment?"
Ling Yun furrowed his brow because Ling Jie asked to use his Sky Profound Weapons. It's forbidden to use by their father, but he can't deny his younger brother's request.
He had to admit fighting Hayate would put Ling Jie in a tough spot. "Very well." Ling Yun answered with a smile.
"Don't blame me when our father is scolding you later."
Ling Jie cheekily laughed and returned, "Don't worry."
Ling Yun shook his head and looked at Yun Che, evaluating his greatsword movement earlier. It's a ferocious and powerful attack but couldn't get compared to Cang Yue's sword.
Their styles are different, after all.
As Cang Yue's sword flowed aggressively like wind, Yun Che's greatsword moved like a wild beast with no direction.
'There are real differences between us,' Ling Yun thought confidently. 'I'm sure my training is paying off by giving me a higher chance of victory.'
The Blue Wind Ranking Tournament proceeded to the top 16 fast, making everyone sure about the difference between the previous and the current era.
There are so many talented youths rising in this round.
Fen Juechen observed the arena and looked at his older brother calmly. After he left the Burning Heaven Clan, his older brother's personality is still the same.
He's still an arrogant piece of shit.
"With that new right hand, he became more unbearable." He commented while planning something.
His fist clenched tightly, wanting revenge after being wronged by his family.
'I'm strong now.' Fen Juechen thought to himself.
He had trained his body like Hayate says, putting every single effort to reach further improvement.
It's not an immediate result, but he could feel it.
Fen Juechen's muscles bulged inside his clothes, twitching in excitement because he wanted to fight someone strong.
Qin Wushang, who noticed a wild grin on Fen Juechen's face, couldn't help but wonder how someone could change this drastically.
Fen Juechen entered Blue Wind Profound Palace years ago. He trained diligently and always remained calm without any aggression.
'Does this happen after he met Hayate?' He looked at the young man sitting below him.
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At the Heavenly Sword Villa's observation venue, Ling Yuefeng glanced at the arena and asked, "What do you think, elders?"
"This time, the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament revealed many amazing talents."
"Unlike before where only top sects in the Blue Wind Empire took over the higher spots, we currently have a few new faces."
"The future of this continent." He added with a smile.
An elder with a crooked smile laughed and replied, "Well, I agree with you, villa master."
"It's definitely a surprise."
"Let's just go straight to the point." A woman in her late thirties said while placing tea onto her seat. "I'd like to take Princess Cang Yue as my disciple."
Ling Yuefeng sighed and naturally replied, "Don't be too hasty, Elder Cai."
"Even though Heavenly Sword Villa has a connection with Blue Wind's Royal Family, I can't force them to do our bidding."
"Princess Cang Yue also engaged to Hayate, Madam Guan's son."
Elder Cai grimaced because Hong Guan was their precious business partner.
Over the years, The Silver Lake City's Lord has provided them with era-breaking goods. Even the clothes they wore at the moment from Silver Lake's Boutique.
"If only..." Elder Cai bit her lips in frustration.
Hong Guan's influence over their decisions outweighed Heavenly Sword Villa's interest in recruiting talents. Her medicine support alone was enough to make them quiet.
Brak!
Xuanyuan Yufeng suddenly barged into the conversation with Hong Guan.
She stared at her husband and said, "We have a problem."
"What's it?" Ling Yuefeng returned with a grimace. His wife had never barged in like this before.
The elders looked at Xuanyuan Yufeng solemnly. It's not simply because she is the Heavenly Sword Villa's Mistress, but her father's background.
"I've taken notice of some incidents." She said calmly.
"There is a huge destruction in the Wasteland of Death."
"Huh?" Everyone was confused at her words.
Since they focused on the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament and Secret Realm's commencement, none of them received news about Wasteland of Death's destruction.
"According to Hong Guan's intel, a vicious dark energy is raging there." Xuanyuan Yufeng added, which left them quiet.
"Dark energy is no joking matter," She righteously said. "It could be the second coming of the demon to this land."
"This is why I decided to call my father."
Ling Yuefeng's eyes widened in astonishment because he didn't expect Xuanyuan Yufeng to contact her father. Their relationship is not very good, knowing he suddenly was forced to marry her.
He gazed at Hong Guan and saw a smirk behind her iron fan. Her green eyes stared at them in amusement.
Hong Guan folded her fan and commented, "Isn't this a good moment to do it?"
"We have elders from each faction in the Blue Wind Empire."
"Heavenly Sword Villa."
"Xiao Sect."
"Burning Heaven Clan."
"Frozen Cloud Asgard."
"Blue Wind Empire's Royalty."
"And lastly, Silver Lake City."
As Hong Guan boldly stated her position here, the balance of power between four major factions shattered into pieces initiated now.
She doesn't even bother to include other sects like the Heavenly Spear Thunderfire sect because they didn't possess sufficient power like her.
Elder Cai cleared her throat and said, "I understand Silver Lake City wants to share a voice about this matter."
"After all, You're also an Emperor Profound Realm cultivator."
"Regardless, Blue Wind Empire's Royalty doesn't have such authority."
Hong Guan waited for someone to criticize her words and smiled because Elder Cai took her bait. "Is that so?" She giggled cautiously.
"Elder Cai seemed to forget, Wasteland of Death is still part of the Blue Wind Empire."
"In other words, Blue Wind Empire's Territory."
"Without Royal's influence, other empires would attempt to ridicule our little alliance." She walked to Elder Cai's seat and caressed her soft face.
Elder Cai didn't like how Hong Guan gazed at her meticulously, but the red-haired lady's following words unexpectedly put her in distress.
Hong Guan reached her ears and whispered, "Even your stale make-up can't handle such humiliation, no?"
"Y-You..." Elder Cai's face flushed red, and her body trembled slightly.
'Yes, feel the anger.' Hong Guan thought while wiping her hand with a handkerchief.
She has been staying here for months, and every single Elder's weakness or personality is like a clear paper to her.
Mockery is a way to push someone over the edge, especially Elder Cai, who is very fiery-minded.
Ling Yuefeng sighed and said, "Very well."
"After the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament and Secret Realm's exploration, we shall hold a meeting again."
"Is that good enough for you, Yufeng, Madam Guan?" He looked at his wife and the red-haired vixen.
Xuanyuan Yufeng crossed her arms and responded, "Yes."
BOOM!
A loud explosion happened on the stage.
Fen Juechen and Yun Che stood opposite each other.
As the Elders were busy talking about Wasteland of Death's condition, Ling Wuguo had started a match between Fen Juechen and Yun Che.
At first, there was nothing special until Yun Che whispered something to Fen Juecheng, enraging him.
Fen Juechen's fist exploded with vibrant flame, enhancing his profound art even further.
"I see that you're no different than my older brother."
"Well, you're his right-hand man."
"You're making this personal now, Yun Che..." He added while releasing an intense fighting spirit.
Yun Che raised his greatsword and returned, "I don't care about your family's problem."
"I just do what young master Juecheng ordered, crippling you here." He launched a greatsword slash at him.
"Fire Fist." Fen Juechen sent a fist, erupting a shockwave-filled flame.
BOOOOOM!