Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 323: Going Ashore

Chapter 323: Chapter 323: Going Ashore

Jenny was utterly stunned, then hurriedly asked, "Are you saying that Astroon Mountain was razed to the ground? That was October of the previous year. It’s now April!"

"Ten years and one year? April? Sixteen months?"

Yang Tianwei pondered for a while, then continued looking at Jenny and asked, "Your Chinese is very fluent. Do you live in China year-round?"

"No, no!"

Jenny saw the slight blush on Yang Tian’s face but quickly said, "I’m just interested in Chinese culture. I’m a journalist for a private Chinese TV station, but I know a lot about China."

"Oh? Do you know anything significant happening in China recently?" Yang Tian asked again.

"Significant matters? Too many!"

Jenny immediately regarded her information as a treasure trove.

She mentioned that for over a year, China had been subjected to economic sanctions and import-export restrictions by certain countries, as well as disputes over islands and coastal areas.

Hearing Jenny’s words, Yang Tian smiled faintly and said, "It seems a lot has happened in the year and more that I’ve been absent. There was a war between Japan and China? It seems they didn’t anticipate the consequences of starting it."

Then, Yang Tian thanked Jenny.

He turned to look east. Clearly, he had already decided on the direction of his first stop after a year away.

"You... you’re going to Japan?"

Jenny immediately guessed Yang Tian’s intentions and boldly offered, "We... we have a private plane parked nearby. We’re also on our way to cover the China-Japan warfront. Yes... I can take you there!"

"Plane?"

Yang Tian smiled and said, "No! I can handle this myself, and much faster!"

You can handle it yourself?

Faster?

Before Jenny and Zhao Ping could comprehend Yang Tian’s meaning, they saw Yang Tian gesture with one hand. A small, sparkling, exquisite blade shot out, growing in the wind to a size tall enough for two people.

Yang Tian then lightly tapped his toe on the blade, drawing an incomparably elegant arc in the sky as he soared away, leaving behind those on the ground in awe.

"Sword flight? This... this is a Chinese Sword Immortal? Oh my God! So the legendary Chinese Sword Immortals are this amazing!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Jenny completely forgot any semblance of poise one might expect of a lady. She shouted in astonishment, then immediately turned to Zhao Ping beside her and asked, "Did you... did you record that?"

"Pat? What is that?" Zhao Ping asked blankly.

"Capture the Sword Immortal! This is an immortal being living in the real world!" Jenny said excitedly.

"No, no!"

Zhao Ping immediately chuckled. Knowing Yang Tian’s character, he wouldn’t dare point a camera at him!

He wanted to remind Jenny that Yang Tian wasn’t flying on a sword but using one. He wasn’t a Sword Immortal, nor was he trying to be one.

Just as he was about to explain, Jenny angrily rebuked him, seemingly blaming him for not recording what she considered a moment that could astound the world...

The East Sea bordered Guotai and the islands.

Currently, it was a warzone.

Decades ago, China and Japan had been mired in conflict.

With Yang’s "Island Conflict," tensions had reached their peak.

When Yang Tian’s death was confirmed by the United States, the Island Government immediately adopted a hardline diplomatic stance and dispatched fleets to harass Chinese fishing vessels in its waters.

As a result, relations between the two nations grew increasingly tense.

Finally, three months ago, a small-scale conflict erupted, escalating into a full-blown skirmish.

Staring at the battlefield displayed on the screen before him, Sakamoto Hikaruta, the commander of Japan’s military, wore a grim expression and said, "Fight! The fiercer the better! Now that all countries have imposed sanctions on China, it’s time to revive the glory of our great nation. China cannot endure a war of attrition against us! Hahaha! How’s the front line looking?"

"Reporting in—since we’ve already taken out two Chinese fleets and gained the upper hand, the Red Sun is requesting permission to continue advancing. But there’s also... a strange report!" The officer quickly replied.

"Of course! What’s absurd about it?"

Sakamoto Hikaruta sneered coldly and asked, "What’s the strange report? Does China have some new weapon?"

"No... it’s not a weapon. A single person is standing in front of their fleet!"

"A person? Standing in front of our fleet?"

Hearing the officer’s words, Sakamoto Hikaruta was briefly dumbfounded before flying into a rage. "Nonsense! Are you trying to make a fool of this commander?"

"No, no!"

The reporter, drenched in nervous sweat, quickly pointed at the screen and said, "Commander Sakamoto, see for yourself. This is indeed news from the Red Sun!"

Looking closely, Sakamoto Hikaruta’s eyes narrowed immediately.

"That’s an open sea. Is that person aboard a fishing boat? Impossible! China wouldn’t be foolish enough to send a fisherman to die in contested waters."

Thinking this over, Sakamoto suddenly recalled something and opened his mouth again to ask, "Ask Red Sun—how is this person standing there?"

After receiving the updated report, the officer quickly turned back to Sakamoto with astonishment and reported, "Captain Kato of the Red Sun says... says this person is treading water."

"T-treading water? Is that even possible?"

With a fierce glint in his eyes, Sakamoto Hikaruta muttered, "It must be a Chinese warrior. During our last engagement against that pig Yang, Japan’s own cultivators suffered heavy losses. So, it seems plausible China might still have warriors aiming for redemption."

"Chinese warriors?"

"Commander Sakamoto, didn’t you say that most of China’s warriors are preoccupied with practitioners from other nations?" the officer asked.

"Even so, this is still Chinese waters. It’s not impossible for one or two stragglers to slip through. But for one to block the mightiest and most advanced force of Red Sun? Hahaha! Do they think they’re Yang Tian*?"

Sakamoto Hikaruta laughed derisively, his tone icy. "Even if they were, this isn’t Eastern Capital’s calm waters. Here, it only takes a wave of the hand, and ten Yang Tians would perish!"

He coldly commanded, "Relay to the Red Sun to kill the Chinese warrior! Immediately prepare for the next phase of landing operations on China."

"Yes, sir!"

...

After Sakamoto Hikaruta issued his order, Captain Kato of the Red Sun quickly received the communication.

"Commander Sakamoto has instructed Captain Kato to confirm whether this individual is a Chinese warrior."

The officer on the Red Sun relayed, gazing intently at the figure standing unwaveringly on the surface of the water ahead.

Hearing the update, Kato Yuto nodded slightly. "And what was Commander Sakamoto’s directive?"

"Commander Sakamoto said to disregard him, but if he poses any obstruction, open fire immediately and push forward with the mission to attack China." The officer saluted professionally as he spoke.

"Alright! Hahaha! Let’s have some fun with this obstinate, pitiful Chinese warrior. All units, listen up—open Red Sun’s gun barrels, aim at the warrior!" Kato Yuto chuckled as he picked up the loudspeaker device.

Click!

The sound of loading and preparation echoed throughout as the Red Sun crew sprang into action.

The Red Sun was Japan’s newest cruiser, equipped with the most advanced weapons and targeting systems provided by the United States.

In mere moments, more than three hundred large and small gun barrels on the Red Sun aimed in unison, transforming the cruiser into an intimidating war beast.

With pride, Kato Yuto shouted, "So, it’s believed to be a Chinese warrior? Facing our Red Sun’s full arsenal, do you feel insignificant and powerless? As the captain of the Red Sun and commander of the third fleet of Japan’s maritime self-defense forces, if you now kneel before me and clear the path for our troops, I might consider sparing your pathetic life today!"