I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1893 - 324: Return with Honor

Chapter 1893: Chapter 324: Return with Honor

Who is the master of Xiling?

This is an answer only older people can give.

That name, after the Tang Clan’s downfall, almost became silent.

One would have thought the city hall of Unparalleled City would handle it discreetly, but unexpectedly, such a shocking answer was given.

The Tang Clan is returning!

This puts Longzhou on high alert; the commotion from Whale Island’s departure back then was overwhelming. With so many young talents from the Tang Family on board, considering their age now, the scent of revenge is thick.

...

"Let the clan members from North Mountain descend; the land north of Lingjiang is reserved as a home for the alliance."

Tang Luo said to the stubbly-bearded Tang Yao: "Now there are already over a dozen sect residencies on the outskirts of Xiling, and soon the Xu Clan will settle in. With such layers of protection, as long as we don’t step out of line, no one can oppose us. Hiding in the Minor Spiritual Realm of Chengzhou is not a long-term plan. I hope you can go to Chengzhou and persuade the representative Cunfu."

"Moreover, Sect Head Tang Sen has decided to lead the Marshal Star Pavilion’s disciples back to Xiling, then the representative Cunfu can join him to rebuild the homeland. The rise of the Tang Clan began in Xiling; although we have retreated a few steps now, we can start anew."

Now, Tang Yao is no longer the radiant twin star he once was, head of the Tang Family in Chaochang, but has turned into a middle-aged man with dark circles under his eyes and a face full of despondency.

But upon hearing Tang Luo talk about a fresh start, this man who seemed to have lost all fighting spirit suddenly had bloodshot eyes.

This was anger, and more so, fear.

With crimson eyes, Tang Yao shouted at Tang Luo: "Start over? How? Start over, only to be overthrown by sects and sacred lands again? As long as they exist, they won’t allow any family to rise! No matter how many times we try, it will be the same!"

"This time is different."

Looking at the nearly deranged Tang Yao, Tang Luo calmly said: "This time we have aligned ourselves with the majority of the weak in Xiehe, even the sects and sacred lands must give way unless they choose to oppose the world; this is the momentum."

...

In early October, Dragon Continent Calendar Year 1796

The ship named Whale Island docked at the South Sea, and ten enormous ships bearing the Xu Clan’s flags sailed into Longjiang.

On the deck of the flagship, a young man with a sword looked at the familiar scenery on both shores, feeling as if the past two months had been a dream.

He thought the most challenging part of this journey would be convincing the proud Xu Clan swordsmen, yet unexpectedly, he was attacked halfway through.

Judging by the methods, it was clear they intended to kill.

He thought he was doomed, but unexpectedly witnessed the formidable prowess of the Yuanzhou Cavalry; he will never forget the Cavalry General coldly instructing the Fire Department warriors, resembling drowned rats, to swim back to Zhongzhou after shooting down the Heavenly Patrol Divine Vessel.

If not for his devotion to the sword, Yang Fan would have eagerly joined the cavalry.

After all, the elegance of a swordsman and the valor of the cavalry were hard to distinguish in the young man’s heart. More importantly, the cavalry also had beasts as mounts.

For a young person, this sort of equipment is simply a deadly attraction, lethal elegance.

The Cavalry commander, who greatly admired Yang Fan, allowed the young man to ride with him on the Flood Dragon back to Ying City, where he was greeted by the wide-open gates of the White Jade Sword Pavilion and almost half the city’s citizens.

After all, in the eyes of Ying City’s citizens, the last time the White Jade Sword Pavilion opened its doors to guests was when the Southern King came to preach.

But upon seeing a young man stepping into the pavilion, the flames of curiosity burned even brighter in the people’s hearts.

After inquiries, they quickly learned of the young man’s background and his purpose in coming to Ying City.

Upon hearing that Yang Fan intended to invite the Sword Venerable from Ying City to establish a sword pavilion in Lingjiang Central Region, many sword pavilion disciples showed expressions of disbelief.

The Xu Clan, whose goal is to make everyone like a dragon, is not stingy with their skills. For over a thousand years, no matter which family’s disciple wants to learn the sword, they can go to Yuanzhou and join a sword pavilion.

Over time, Yuanzhou naturally became the holy land for sword cultivation in all of Xiehe, and many think of Yuanzhou when sword cultivation is mentioned.

Even the Xu Clan disciples themselves are used to the idea that one should go to Yuanzhou to learn the sword.

But now a young man dares suggest that they go to Longzhou to teach swordsmanship, what does this mean?

Disciples from various sword pavilions in Ying City flocked outside the Sword Pavilion to see how the Sword Saints and Sword Sect leaders would decide.

Moreover, they wanted to see which foolhardy young man dared propose such an absurd suggestion to the Xu Clan.

In truth, Yang Fan felt nervous when he first entered the pavilion, but after bathing, changing clothes, and meeting with the Sword Saints, the Sword Sect leaders, and the Sword Master in the discussion hall, he felt released.

But before he could speak, the Sword Master agreed and even said that any interested Sword Saints and Sword Sect leaders could go establish a dojo in Xiling.

This unexpectedly smooth encounter made Yang Fan feel as if his journey in Yuanzhou was a dream.

Yet, the young man with the sword didn’t know that half a day after he entered the pavilion, the announcement outside was another scene entirely.

The announcement praised Yang Fan’s childlike heart and composed demeanor, which greatly impressed all the Sword Saints and Sword Sect leaders in Ying City, prompting them to decide to establish dojos in Xiling immediately.

This adulation accumulated immense prestige for Yang Fan, even his ordinary appearance and nervous expression when entering the city were praised as being down-to-earth and embodying a general’s temperament.

Especially on the day of leaving the city, Yang Fan was unexpectedly placed at the forefront by the Xu Clan, all the glory lavished on the young man.

Throughout the journey out of the city, the cheers and admiration of the citizens could be heard at every moment, it would be incredible not to get lost in it.

"A lie repeated a thousand times becomes a truth."

This widespread adulation has a remarkably effective impact as well.

When you keep praising someone for traits they don’t possess, initially, they might doubt, then tentatively accept, later become comfortable, and finally truly believe they have those traits.

Some call this ’word spirit,’ while others say it’s the foolishness of not knowing oneself.

However, when the whole world starts praising you, how many can maintain a clear understanding of themselves?

The vast majority would be indulged by the praises, but Yang Fan is not among them.

Whenever someone praised or admired him, he felt immense pressure, which is why he increasingly liked to watch the sea.

Not to broaden his mind, but because he felt what others saw was not the real him.

Only the ordinary boy reflected in the sea was his true self.

"Hurry back to Red Cloud Mountain, close up when I get back, I can’t take it anymore!"

The immensely distressed Yang Fan grasped the railing of the ship’s deck, thinking to himself.

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Zhongzhou, Dutian Heavenly King Patrol Headquarters

"The Fire Department was ambushed by the Yuanzhou Cavalry, suffering heavy casualties. The Heavenly Patrol Divine Vessel fell, and Heavenly Patrol Envoy Wu Huan’s fate is unknown. Garrison Commander Wu Lan, Wu Fang, and Wu Kai were severely injured."