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Chapter 1895 - 326: Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots

Chapter 1895: Chapter 326: Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots

Yuanzhou, Ying City

Humans are creatures with extraordinary social adaptability, especially the young who are at the peak of their lives.

Under Tang Luo’s invitation, the sword pavilion in Ying City began to accept young disciples of the Tang Family for training.

Perhaps the destruction of their home and clan made the young men mature, as these youths from the Marshal Star Pavilion deliberately sought to befriend disciples from various Sword Sects.

Over the years, they formed a sizeable group of companions, so when they heard about returning to the Dragon Continent, many were unenthusiastic.

"We have already learned the sword techniques from the Sanctuary, and with dedication, we will surely restore the glory of the Tang Clan someday. Now, when we’ve just gotten used to the environment, they want us to go back. Go back for what? To mingle insincerely with those aristocratic families? I’m not going back; whoever wants to can go! I’ll stay here! Don’t use the clan to pressure me, the Tang Clan is already gone! Gone!!!"

The words, uttered by an unknown mouth, quickly became the phrase used by the Marshal Star Pavilion disciples to refuse returning to the Dragon Continent.

Now the Chief Instructor, Tang Xing, became furious when he heard this and wanted to find the speaker for a severe lesson but was stopped by Tang Zhen.

"Don’t bother, it’s useless."

The married woman leaned against her husband’s chest, speaking softly: "Life on Big Snow Mountain has been too hard these years, so when the sword pavilion said they could take them in, nearly ninety percent of the Marshal Star Pavilion’s disciples went down the mountain. After all, one side offers the sword techniques of the Sanctuary, and the other is incessant hardship."

"Haven’t I been with them all?"

Now grown, Tang Xing is sturdy, his powerful spiritual energy making his eyes exceptionally sharp, with flashes of brilliance when he glares: "Yuanzhou might be nice, but it is Xu Clan’s territory, even a dog isn’t ashamed of a poor home!"

"Many disciples built bonds over several years, how can they be abandoned so easily? Father-in-law already said, this gathering is based mainly on the willingness of the Marshal Star Pavilion disciples themselves, those who wish to stay in Ying City can stay, and only those willing to follow will depart."

The woman, who finally eased Tang Xing’s anger, poured another cup of tea, playfully saying: "Instead of fretting over this, why not think about your two kids, Qi’er and Lin’er are already at the Foundation Building age, have you not thought about which Sword Sect to send them for training?"

"They’re going nowhere; I’ll take them back to the Dragon Continent. Now Unparalleled Academy holds great influence in Xiehe, surely you’re not worried about them educating our children well!"

Tang Xing voiced some dissatisfaction.

"That’s certainly not my intention." Tang Zhen quickly refuted, explaining: "But despite the major trend, we are now in Yuanzhou, and the elders of the Xu Clan mentioned that Lin’er and Qi’er could practice the holy spirit Foundation Building technique, which is only available to Xu Clan’s own disciples. Why go the distance unnecessarily?"

Seeing his wife’s hesitant expression, Tang Xing felt powerless inside, suddenly understanding why so many Marshal Star Pavilion disciples longed to stay here.

...

End of November, Dragon Continent Calendar 1796, Taia Port

The port named after the Divine Sword stretches across thousands of towns and hundreds of villages in Yuanzhou, being one of the most crucial waterways for Ying City.

Today, the port is buzzing with activity, with thousands of youths laughing and bidding farewell at the port.

Youths are always vigorous and energetic, even when saying goodbye, they appear lively and cheerful.

"Thirteen hundred and seventy-one have arrived, here’s the list."

Sect assistant Tang Yin respectfully handed over the list to Tang Sen, his expression not too pleased.

Originally, he thought, these young people the Tang Clan had pinned their hopes on should be as eager to return as he was. Especially after hearing about the excellent situation in Lingjiang Central Region, they would be impatient to heed the call.

But reality slapped him hard, whether these young people genuinely believed they could restore through staying and cultivating in Ying City’s Sword Sect or were merely attracted by Xu Clan’s protection and Ying City’s prosperity, the actual list gathered at Taia Port decisively pointed out one issue.

These youths, once considered the hope for the clan’s resurgence, had already been influenced by Xu Clan’s philosophy.

"Set sail."

Sect Head Tang Sen stored away the list, speaking blandly.

...

Chengzhou Minor Spiritual Realm

Ultimately, Tang Yao was persuaded by Tang Luo, though he couldn’t discern the difference between this time and the last.

Tang Luo said those gathering in Lingjiang Central Region’s aristocratic families and sects were all shields for the Tang Clan, but Tang Yao saw them as sources of hidden danger.

Just like the time he heard in Chaochang about the Justice Alliance gathering to attack Tang Clan, he immediately wanted to transform Chaochang’s garrison into a war fortress and began wooing the merchants in Chaochang with whom he had a good cooperative foundation, inciting them to support the Tang Clan.

Everything went smoothly, those merchants unanimously expressed that the Tang Clan was bound to win, and now was a great time for investment.

Tang Yao calculated that if these merchants indeed delivered the promised support, then relying on Chaochang alone could hinder the Justice Alliance’s advance.

However, before his plan could take shape, the garrison was ambushed, and the perpetrators were the very merchants who had promised to aid Tang Clan.

Since then, Tang Yao has ceased believing in cooperation, alliances, or allies, only trusting interests.

He believed those sects were gathered in Lingjiang because Unparalleled Academy’s joint enrollment brought them benefits.

If someone could offer them more or if they discovered Unparalleled Academy’s growth exceeded expectations, they would promptly switch sides.

He thought Tang Luo probably saw this too, which was why he avoided entanglements with Unparalleled graduates to lessen sects’ suspicion, but what significance does such an approach have for the Tang Clan’s revival?

Could it be merely exchanging for a piece of land for Tang Clan’s survival?

Tang Yao did not understand, but he was willing to trust Tang Luo because the former clan leader once instructed that if one day he couldn’t comprehend Tang Luo’s decision, then just offer support.

He only hoped his support would not worsen the situation.

Knocking on the Spirit Realm’s door, he found clan leader Tang Cunfu, and stated his intentions.

After long contemplation, Tang Cunfu took out a scroll from his bosom: "People cannot be moved out, this Spirit Realm is our last fallback, if everyone leaves, Ji Family will reclaim control of the Spirit Realm. Find a way, buy some serfs and laborers, and then replace the people. Also, here’s the material list required by the Minor Spiritual Realm."

Tang Yao took the scroll, unfolded it, and saw densely packed small characters, frowning: "So many things, it’s hard not to attract attention."

"That’s your problem."

Tang Cunfu spoke expressionlessly: "Since Minister Luo says the Tang Clan can revive, you cannot continue being useless."

"But I..."

"No one blames you for losing the Chaochang garrison. We also wouldn’t regard a place developed for just a few years as the most crucial war fortress. But now, Tang Luo is certainly in need of assistance in the Dragon Continent, therefore, I order you to buckle up!"