It was a great day today in Machen Town, as the sky was partly cloudy revealing a bit of the brilliant azure sky that hid behind its cover, as the cold atmosphere became cooler ushering a change into the environment. The bright rays of the sun beamed down upon the earth once more bringing life to the town of snowy white.
The day of the Sky Splitting Sword Talent Selection has now arrived, practitioners and wanderers could be seen making their way towards the Central Square of Machen Town, each dressed in their unique martial wear hoisting various assortments of weapons on their backs or carrying them by their sides.
The Central Square was an expansive space stretching out for hundreds of meters, standing proudly behind it was a vast mansion that was two times the size of the Feng Clan's Manor. The gates were currently opened as an array of well-organized soldiers stood within the Central Square surrounding the two individuals who remained positioned at their center, they were the Town Lord and his wife.
Currently, they were both looking at the vast platform that stood within the Central Square. Watching as a group of men with shiny armor and bright flame-like capes escorted a few individuals dressed in sky blue robes towards the central area of the platform. Within the group were also the forms of Xuan Bei and Mistress Xuan who traveled alongside a man who carried a dignifying presence, he wore a decorated robe with flame engraved pendant around his neck.
Following beside them were a group of mysterious origin each wearing white robes carrying a unique type of presence a woman could be seen amongst this group carrying an otherworldly kind of beauty capable of striking the hearts of many men.
As they positioned themselves at the center of the platform, a few significant influences could also be seen making their way to the platform. These influences where the groups from the Tang Family, the Xin Clan, the Sheng Imperial Family, the Southern Wasteland, and the Golden Dragon Empire, followed along by the various top class influences and hidden sects.
They arranged themselves at opposing corners as the organizers being that of the Sky Splitting Sword Sect and Bright Flame Kingdom's forces remained positioned at the core.
A few practitioners seeing this scene muttered softly.
"To think that there would be such an arrangement in Machen Town's Talent Selection, why would so many big-time clans and major influences take such a keen interest here?" said a vagabond.
"Hmm, It seems today will not be an ordinary selection. " said a female practitioner.
As the crowd chattered amongst themselves, soon, a commotion could be heard coming from behind them.
A group of men followed by prominent local figures walked on the scene. However, when a hidden forces saw who they were, they didn't have any particular reaction as the men did not go up the platform but went to the side of the Town Lord's group.
"Hey, Isn't that the Xiang Family Clan?" a local woman said.
"Yeah, it looks like the genius of our town is still looking participate amongst these guys, do you think he still has a shot?" said a man who seemed a have a relatively decent knowledge of some of the influences gathers.
"I'm not sure if it was his older brother we might have had an interesting show, but if it's just him I'd say he won't last more than a few rounds." said a woman.
"What about the son of the Huan Clan?" said another local.
"I haven't heard any details regarding him for a while now, he's probably still out training and has yet to return." said another.
The Town Lord seeing this group appeared quickly walked out from his shield of guards and welcomed them with a simile.
"I see that Clan Leader Xiang Tian and CLan Leader Huan Mang has made it on time, what do you think about the Talent Selections? Any confidence in your son's coming out on top?" said the Town Lord.
Huan Mang frowned as he did not reply but looked at the influence gathered on top of the central platform.
Xiang Tian hearing his question responded after cupping his hands "Respected Town Lord! Surely you jest. We may have stood a shot of claiming the top positions originally, but as of right now... " as he said this he cast his vision towards the stage before continuing.
"With these many powers gathered here, it's hard to say what's truly going to be happening..." Xiang Tain said in a soft unconfident voice.
The Town Lord hearing his reply smiled as if he didn't listen to what he said or noticed Huan Mang's expression he continued. "Hmm, what about your son Xiang Shu? It's been a while since I've last seen him fight, how was his progress recently?"
"Ha Ha! You could say that while he's still quite talented, he misses far when compared to his older brothers previous glory," replied Xiang Tian in a light manner. However, if one looked carefully, one would see a look of disappointment hidden within his eyes as looked towards the back of his group and saw the indifferent form standing there.
"Is that so? Well I suppose that's too bad and here I was looking forward to seeing another 'Dark Horse' rising from my Machen Town." replied the Town Lord as a look of sadness came on his face.
Xiang Tian seeing this frowned as he clenched his fists tightly but did not make any actions.
As the wife of the Town Lord saw this, she grinned to herself as she thought "Hmph! This husband of mine is certainly taking out his stress caused by these major characters on this fellow. I wonder how I should punish him later?"
As the group continued to converse the number of practitioners and wanderers who had gathered within the Central Square had reached its peak. The Sky Splitting Sword Sect noticing this had decided to begin the welcoming for the Talent Selection's official commencement.
However, right when they were about to get started there was a new group that made their way into the square they were all dressed in stylised scarlet robes with long dark gold sleeves, as bright red hair danced on top heads and flowed with the wind. Leading this group were four people, two middle-aged men or rather youthful men who seemed to be at the peak of their 30's emitting an aura of youthfulness.
Beside was a beautiful red-haired woman who walked beside a handsome young man that shouldered two swords on his back.
Following by his side were three individuals, a blue-haired man with a sizeable black bamboo hat who wore a dark-colored battle gi robe. A robust silver-haired young man with wore a similar battle gi robe but only it had been modified to have silver outlines and a beautiful jade hair young girl who's dark-colored gi robes had green colored designs.
Following along behind them were two mighty looking elders one with spiky red hair and another with his head in rappings that flowed about the air with the rise of wind, behind them were a group of other figures with red hair followed along by a squad of men who each wore crimson-red masks.
As Feng Yunlong, Feng Junling, Feng Xingyu, and Feng Yu with Dai Lin followed by his group made their way to a slightly large corner of the square, they were accompanied by Elder Duan and Elder Chen with a few core members of the Family and the Crimson-Masked Soldiers 2nd Unit.
The crowd who saw these individuals started clamoring.
"The Feng Clan is also participating?" said a local woman in surprise.
"That can't be right, could it be that they are just here to observe the Talent Selections? or do they have another member in their family who's going to participate?" another local figure pondered.
"Most likely, there is no way that their clan's young master is ready for this stage, after all, he performed his coming of age ceremony no too long ago." replied the individual.
"Wait! Isn't that..." suddenly another figure noticing someone who was beside Feng Yu.
"Blue Thunder Dai Lin! No wonder they're here, it seems that the servant will be the one fighting for his master..." said, the individual, as he looked towards Dai Lin in awe.
A few influential figures who stood on the central platform also noticed this scene and cast their visions towards the Feng Family group. A look of surprise could be seen on a few especially that of Xin Family.
"So you finally, show yourself. I wonder, what kind of strength do you truly possess?" said Xin Qing as she looked at Feng Yu's walking beside Dai Lin and Hui Ying.
"Dai Lin of the Blue Thunder..." muttered Tang Wu as a visible battle intent shone within his eye.
Ji Weng and Xuan Bei looked towards Dai Lin with a fierce light in their eyes as the Southern Wasteland Youth and Mysterious Spear Youth from the Golden Dragon Empire looked towards Feng Yu silently.
"Hmph!" Xiang Tian looked towards the Feng Family and snorted while he clenched his fists.
Xiang Shu glanced at Feng Yu for a moment before removing his vision as if he wasn't worth his time.
Feng Yu smiled as he felt the visions of certain individuals fell upon him but showed no visible sign of discomfort or interest as he calmly walked towards the spacious area. Soon, their family reached their destination and directed their visions towards the central platform.
Feng Junling took a quick inspection of the individual on the platform with his spirit sense before swiftly removing it.
"Hmm, what was that just now?" said Xun Yanshan as he glanced around the square.
The Mysterious Man from the Midnight Temple and the unknown man from the Southern Wasteland group also looked around the square with a puzzled look in their eyes.
Feng Junling smiled as he sent a voice transmission to Feng Yunlong. "It seems we have quite a few 'heavyweights' gathered at this party."
"Realy? Then what our odds at confrontation?" Feng Yunlong said as he frowned slightly.
"30 - 70, but, that is in the circumstances of us not utilizing second layer or even third layer strength," replied Feng Junling as a look of battle intent rose within him.
"I've only derived a small portion of our bloodline, right now I can only barely manage the second layer," said Feng Yunlong.
"Don't worry, I'll handle it if the situation calls me to act," said Feng Junling with a look of confidence in his face.
Feng Yunlong seeing his older brother like this couldn't help but smile as he thought to himself "It's been a long, long, time since I've last seen Junling with such look on his face."
Feng Xingyu who was observing them smiled as she said: "It looks like the eldest brother is eager to run amok once more."
Dai Lin who was feeling the stares from the others looked towards them unperturbed while speaking to Feng Yu "Young Master! Can I truly participate in this tournament? Would I not be interfering with the clan's plans?"
Feng Yu hearing Dai Lin's question replied: "You do not need to over concern yourself regarding the plans of the family, just consider this event as a place to temper your strength."
"Understood!" replied Dai Lin as a look of excitement shone in his eyes.
Feng Yu looked towards the Lang Kuang and Miren Fei and spoke once more "Make sure to give it your best. There aren't many opportunities where you'll get to meet so many talents gathered together. Strive to make the best of this selections and improve your skills."
"Yes, Young Master!" they replied.
Lang Kuang gripped his fist tightly causing his muscles to ripple, as Miren Fei glanced around at the competitors with a charming light shine within her eyes.
Finally, the Sky Splitting Sword Sect elder walked to the complete center of the platform and clapped his hands together loudly.
Clap!!!
In a short momment, silence took over the square. The Sky Splitting Sword Elder seeing this smiled as he spoke to the public.
"Greetings Everyone! I would like to offer my gratitude for your interest in our School's Annual Talent Selection. Some of you have traveled from distant lands, and the journey must have been especially dangerous. Congrats on making it here!" as he said this he stopped for a moment before speaking once more. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com
"Welcome, to the beginning of the Talent Selections!" he said with a sharp look in his eyes as the winds began to pick up and blew around the Central Square.
A woman seated on the platform looked at the sky and muttered softly.
"It has begun..."
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