Dual Sword God - Chapter 29: A Strange Prophecy , An Unusual Talent Selection

Machen Town, Within the Feng Family Clan Mansion.

Inside of the main clan hall, Feng Yu knelt on the floor while greeting his Father, Uncle, and Aunt.

Seeing this scene some of the elders and core members who were somewhat close in their understanding of the 'previous' Feng Yu made confused expression while pondering to themselves "It seems his bearing has changed quite a lot, this can be considered a good thing."

"Yu'er, Are you ok? What happened? Why did you take so long to return? How did you escape from the chaos at Tydol Mountain Range?" Feng Yunlong asked impatiently as he looked towards Feng Yu with a slightly anxious expression.

Hearing his questions all of the family clan members within the room paid close attention as they did not want to miss any details.

"Father, even I don't know what happened as I was knocked unconscious for a very long while. If it weren't for the fact that a friend I met was nearby in that time of need, I would have most likely perished within the mountain range. After I regained my consciousness, I then took some time to recover and rest before traveling back home." Feng Yu said as he did not want to go into the details of killing the Huang Clans Young master and dangers he experienced leaving the mountain range.

"Good! Good! Yu'er you must remember to invite this friend of yours next time, as my Feng Clan now owes him a debt of gratitude." Feng Yunlong said as he sighed in relief that someone was there to aid Feng Yu in his time of need while he complained secretly about his lack of vigilance in not sending any guards to protect Feng Yu because of his previous preoccupation on the matter unsealing the clan's bloodline.

"As you wish father." Feng Yu said as he nodded towards his father.

"Yu Child, how did your training go? what cultivation level have you achieved now?" Feng Junling asked as he looked towards Feng Yu expectantly. It seems the only thing a martial fanatic like him could care about was Feng Yu's progress in cultivation rather than safety.

Looking towards his older brother for a moment with an uncomfortable expression on his face, Feng Yunlong then promptly followed up with his inquiry.

"That's right! Yu'er, you've been out for training for a fairly decent amount of time. How was your progress?"

Hearing both his father and uncle's interest immediately shift to that of his cultivation Feng Yu and seeing the vague excited light expression on his uncle's face Feng Yu laughed in his mind as he replied. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"Replying to father and uncle my training at Mount Tydol went smoothly as after tempering myself through various forms of life and death encounters. I have managed to cultivate to the middle-stage of 8 Tier Body Training Realm successfully! " Feng Yu said casually.

"Middle Stage of 8 Tier Body Training Realm!... Middle Stage of 8 Tier Body Training Realm!..." as he finished his statement the echoes of his words continued to linger inside of the main hall due to the deafening silence. Shorty, however, a commotion immediately took place.

"What! middle stages of 8 tier body training realm in only under two months, are you for real?" Elder Duan shouted as he looked towards Feng Yu with shock.

"How can this be? Is this the true potential of his Top-Tier Aura Pulse or is it due to his rich Bloodline," said Elder Chen has started to wrap his beard around his finger in thought.

Feng Yunlong and Feng Junling were similarly surprised but did not overreact. They looked at each other nodding slightly as if they were exchanging messages. Feng Xingyu who was bored with the meeting soon got excited when she heard about Feng Yus cultivation, right when she was about to talk to him a hand lightly tapped her on the shoulder. Looking over to her side, she saw Feng Yunlong looking at her with a strange look in his eyes. Quickly, realizing what he meant she then stopped her movement and watched Feng Junling who slowly rose from his seat and making his way towards Feng Yu.

Seeing his Uncle stand before him Feng Yu felt strange he began to ponder "I wonder what Uncle Junling is planning to ask."

Seeing Feng Junling's actions all of the clan core members and elders soon became silent once again as if they realized what he was now going to do.

"Yu Child, how much do you know about the coming talent selection hosted by the kingdom's Sky Splitting Sword School?" Feng Junling asked while looking at Feng Yu before him.

"Uncle Junling, I don't know much, only a few rumors here and there about some strange prophecy," said Feng Yu as thought back to scene at the pub.

"Hmm, its to be expected after all the only persons who truly know the details are those who exist at the top of the pyramid as well as certain capable outside parties, " said Feng Junling smiled as while looking at Feng Family elders.

A feeling of smugness rose deep within the Feng Family Clan members hearts, but soon, it was ruined as Elder Duan shyly rubbed his nose with his index fingers while replying as if to claim credit "Haha! My 'Hawk Eyes Squad' is truly capable indeed."

"Chet! " while some made noises of discontent no one voiced out their opinions as they all knew too well the capabilities of the squad.

Seeing this expression, Feng Yu felt like laughing, but soon he cleared his distracting thoughts and asked Feng Junling.

"Uncle Junling, then what exactly is this so-called prophecy? who was it that said it and why has it caused such a commotion?"

"It's pretty simple really; it was about three months ago the Bright Flame King hosted a banquet for a mysterious individual who was hailed to be a 'Divine Prophet' from a distant land. Based on the information we have gathered, we found that the Bright Flame King had wanted to use that opportunity to divine the future of the kingdom. But, who would have thought that what the famous 'Divine Prophet' would say would be on such a shocking scale?" Feng Junling said as he looked at Feng Yu.

He then took out a piece of parchment with a few words written on it with the most exquisite calligraphy techniques giving it to Feng Yu for inspection. Seeing the paper in front of him Feng Yu quickly received it and started to recite the words:

"The Ancient Dragon will Rise from the East as New Chosen's will be born in this Generation."

"The Rosefinch will Burn the West as One Arrow will Pierce the Heavens."

"The Star Governing Destiny will Fade and Heaven an Earth will Fall into the Eternal Darkness."

"As the 'Eternal Ancient' will Ignite Once More A New. "

Reading all of this Feng Yu felt confused as he looked towards Feng Junling and asked: "Uncle Junling, while these statements are a bit over the top and quite profound. What does this have to do with the approaching Talent Selections?"

Hearing his response, Feng Junling smiled and replied: "Normally it would mean nothing to us, however, there was another crucial factor that got everyone riled up. It was the fact that a very long time ago there was a place in which practitioners would go to temper themselves, and seek fortune. A legacy of an Ancient Civilization that used to reign supreme during the pre-calamity era of the True Yuan Continent. However, it was a very long time ago that the entrance of this space has appeared to the world."

The Family Elders and Core members listening soon had a light of excitement shone deep within their eyes. Feng Yu's Aunty Feng Xingyu and his Father both started to grip their fists tightly.

Pausing for a short moment, he took a deep breath to control the excitement inside of his heart and continued his statement "This place is known as the 'Ancient Dragon Battlefield.' A place that can appear as it wishes with no particular time for its next appearance."

Hearing this a wave of excitement rose within Feng Yu's eyes as even back in his old world there was a term for places like this he looked towards ask he spoke in a hurried manner.

"Uncle Junling!! You don't mean..."

Promptly responding Feng Junling continued excitedly " Em, That's Right! The battlefield of the Ancient Dragon Clan that used to reside at the center of the Pre-Calamity True Yuan Continent. This battlefield was said to have been lost to the ages of time, never appearing again since pre-calamity. A very Ancient and Mysterious 'Mystic Realm.'

"A Mystic Realm! " Feng shouted within his mind excitedly as if forgetting his last encounter with the one from his past life. Soon, however, he cleared away his excitement as he once more asked a question to Feng Junling.

"But Uncle Junling, how would they know whether or not the entrance would appear just because of a single prophecy?"

Hear Feng Junling had a replied with a slightly pondering expression "The answer once again fall on the mysterious 'Divine Prophet' as even our information squad had no means of looking up any further details. We only know that once the Divine Prophet made his second divination all the powers hidden both on the inside and outside of the Bright Flame Kingdom were secretly transferring some of their forces to the Kingdom, placing most of their manpower within the vicinity of machen town."

"Eh? Machen Town. Why would they gather at Machen Town?" replied puzzledly.

"While we do not know the details for sure, what we do know with certainty is that the Ancient Dragon Clans Mystic Realm most likely holds a certain relation to this remote and seemingly average town. The coming Talent Selection is only a guise for what remains hidden underneath its surface." as Feng Junling said this a look of certainty appeared in his eyes.

"Then will we be making any particular movements?" Feng Yu asked as he noticed the clan's strange atmosphere. Hearing his question the core members of the clan soon began muttering to themselves.

"Originally, we were going to avoid taking part in this complex situation, but who would have thought that fate or rather, destiny, would give us the chance of having the fortune of an awakened True Bloodline Successor. Now that our bloodlines have awakened, we have grown to a level that should make us capable of partaking in this scheme," said Elder Chen as looked towards Feng Yu as looking at a prized piece of gold.

"Hahaha! Indeed you've really come true for us this time Yu boy," said Elder Duan. The other family members started to laugh. Seeing this scene Feng Yunlong who was quiet all this time finally once again opened his mouth to speak.

"Em, Indeed we do, but we will not be the ones to make the first move, as the saying goes 'the mantis stalks the cicada unaware of the oriole behind.' We will only take action when all of the hidden forces have revealed their cards in hand, our Feng Clan needs these kinds of opportunities if we want to regrow to a stronger scale. Now that situation has gotten to such a state there is no meaning in partaking in the selections we only need to adopt a wait and see behavior then reap the benefits of the outcome."

"That's right, we do not need to send any of our talents to partake in such a fiasco when there is a much larger matter at hand." said a core member. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"I want to participate still." after listening to his elder for a while Feng Yu finally replied.

"Eh, you still want despite the current undercurrents," asked Elder Duan.

"Yes, I want to test my strength against the 'talents' gathered from distant places as for what happens after that I will act according to the family's plans," said Feng Yu ask looked towards his Father and Feng Junling.

"Hmm, fine. You have my permission to participate, come to my room later after the clan meeting." Feng Yunlong said asked looked towards his son with a hint of praise as he thought to himself "Seeking to temper yourself even in the face of uncertainty a demeanor of a true expert reminds me of Junling in his past glory."

"Yes father!." said Feng Yu as got up from the floor and headed towards a vacant seat nearby the table.

******

Far away at a distant location, there was an enormous city that rested between two gigantic mountains. The mountains where strange almost lifelike as they wound around the edges of a city like a dragon coiled around itself. Looking with the naked eye once couldn't see the end of the city even if they were blessed with godly eyesight capable of viewing the city from 10000 kilometers away. A large variety of Multicolored Divine Thunder would endless fall from heavens as if trying its utmost to the destroy the mystical city beneath it, only to have its power wade away by the two coiled up dragonlike mountains. As if treating the lightning like it did not exist there were practitioners seen going about their daily lives and floating constructs soaring through the sky as it made its way to distant parts of the city.

At the center of this divine city to a towering wall that stretched out as far as the eye could see. It had a massive gate that had two dragon sculptures that rested at its sides each giving off an aura that could even shake the will of an unordinary man. In front of this gate, there was a giant, a strange creature at that with one humongous crystal-like eye on its forehead. A 'Cyclopean', hailed to be a very ancient and mysterious race that was said to have gone extinct since ancient times. Suddenly it opened its eyes and looked towards a specific location on the broad and distant street.

Step. Step. Step.

Soon, the silhouette of a man could be making his way towards the gate as the man walked there was a strange rhythm per his movements. It seemed that each of his steps took him further and further towards a distant time rather than the current. Seeing this man, the cyclopean then closed its eye and acted like it didn't see him.

Creakkkk!!! Bang!

The Gigantic Gate was opened shortly after being closed in a strange manner.

Inside of the gate was a different world. Yes, a small world that exists inside of a city. At its center stood a castle that did not need any guards, all the individuals whom walked along this stretch of space and loitered about gave off an unusual aura, as if they were indifferent to all beings existing outside of this small world. However, for some reason, they would curiously and pensively glance at the strange man who walked in and headed towards the castle.

Seated on top of a throne that emitted endless lightning, a youthful man could be with a strange lightning bolt resting by his side. His eyes were closed as if nothing in the world was worth his sigh as he radiated an immense imperial aura filled with dignity and oppressive might. Soon, however, he his eyes opened and as he stared at the strange man who now stood a few meters before him.

"Why have you come?" the man on the throne emotionlessly said.

"There was an unusual fluctuation felt in the outer continent." the strange man said.

"Hmm, that degraded and desolate place. Why is any of their matters our concern?" the man on the throne said ask he knitted his brows.

"Normally it wouldn't be, but there was something felt from that fluctuation that felt extremely familiar. So, I had my subordinates use their means to identify this aura which leaked from the outer continent taking roughly about two months of time." the strange man said once again.

"What was it?" asked the figure on the throne now with sparse interest.

"It was... " the strange man said while pausing for a bit before looking straight into the strange man on the thrones eyes and continuing.

"The Aura of the Pheonix..."

Dual Sword God - Chapter 28: Return to the Feng Clan

The round moon hung high tonight, surrounded by brightly shining stars that gave color to the darkness of night. The liveliness of the town was still in full swing, as could be discerned from the crowded streets that were still filled various nighttime activities. The arenas were still preoccupied with excited combatants and greedy betting pools. A few young and beautiful women were also loitering around the entrance of different brothels, dressed in slightly revealing clothing and giving off suggestive gestures to nearby wanderers.

As Feng Yu made his way towards the Feng Manor he couldn't help but give a second glance towards these females as he observed some of the battles while walking by nearby arenas.

"It's as they say 'the night sees no end during prosperous times'. It will only get more intense on the final night before the commencement of the talent selection. I've never seen such a lively scene at nighttime even in my previous life. " Feng Yu said as looked on in admiration.

After a bit more traveling, he eventually arrived at the Feng Family's domain. Seeing the large mansion before him with the ancient phoenix symbol that was hung atop of its towering entrance. There was a slight fluctuation in his bloodline as a slight wave of comfortable energy started to flow within him. The guards standing at the entrance were as keen as ever, promptly inquiring about the haggard stranger before them.

"You are approaching the Feng---" as one of the guards was about the say his trademark speech, he was promptly cut short by a familiar looking guard, who tapped his shoulders as he made his way in front him cupping his hands politely at the beggar in front of them.

"Welcome Home, Young master Yu!" he said, the other guard after hearing his coworker statement quickly joined him by cupping his hands and bowing politely.

Regarding the prompt response and action, Feng Yu was pleased especially when he observed the reaction of the familiar looking guard. He reached his hand out an tapped his shoulders as spoke to him.

"Such a keen eyesight, to think you'd be able to recognize my face even when I'm in dirt and rags. I wonder why you failed to recognize me during our last encounter? Hmm, what's your name?" Feng Yu said as he looked towards him with keen interest.

A wave of embarrassment came over the guard's face as he replied: "This servants name is Dai Lin, I'd like to apologize once more to Young master Yu for my previous mishap."

"Hmm, well then Dai Lin. Do you know if my father and the elders have exited their secluded session." Feng Yu asked.

Dai Lin hearing his question pondered for a short while before speaking "Replying to Young master, about a month ago there was an unusual phenomenon that took place. It was said that during that strange event the clan leader along with the rest of the family members had successfully completed their seclusion session. "

"Unusual phenomenon? Oh well, I can inquire about this at a later date. Where are they right now?" Feng Yu said with a bit of surprise in his tone as he thought to himself "How could de-archiving their bloodlines be so quickly could be in relaying to my awakening or is it because of that phenomenon?"

"Currently, the clan leader should be within the main hall room with a few of the core clan elders. If I'm remembering correctly today is the day when they are to meet once again." Dai Lin said as he tapped his forehead with his index finger slightly.

"Hmm, Very Good! Dai Lin, here is a small token of my appreciation for your clear and concise information." Feng Yu as he flicked his thumb slightly.

Swish!! Tap!

A small round pill was shot into Dai Lin's hand, looking closely at the pill Dai Lin gained a more favorable impression towards Feng Yu. Quickly storing it away, he bowed once again offering his thanks to Feng Yu.

"Dai Lin thanks Young master Yu for your Gracious Gift!"

"Don't mind, I realized that your cultivation has stagnated at the peak of 8 Tier of Body Training Realm. Once you take that small foundation pill, you should be able to clear up blockage caused by your impure foundation. Well then, see you later Dai Lin." Feng Yu said as continued through the already opened entrance leaving the two guards behind.

Looking at Feng Yu's disappearing figure, a light of gratitude shone deep within Dai Lins eyes, as he made a polite gesture once more before reorganizing himself into guard duty once more. The other guard feeling a bit envious also followed suit with a bitter taste in his mouth.

******

Within the Feng Manor, Inside of the Meeting Room.

Seated around a large table where all the core elders of the Feng Family Clan, at the head of this meeting table where three people each of which gave off a unique and noble prestige. Starting from left to right was Feng Xingyu, who wore a simple an Unadorned Red Dress looking nothing like a martial practitioner, followed by Feng Yunlong, who was wearing the Clan Leader's Martial Robes and Feng Junling wearing Black Robes with red patterns.

At this moment, they were currently in a deep discussion about the steps to take now that the family members had recovered their bloodline. An elder seated amongst the individuals was currently sharing his views. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"Clan Leader, fellow elders and core members, it is as we've been discussing for a while now, we should fully consolidate our 'cards' before heading back to the Sacred Domain, as even if our strengths were to be recovered to its previous peak there would be no difference between now or our loss back then." the elder wearing red robes and black wrapping over his bald head said.

"It is not acceptable! How long do you want us to wait in this degraded land with such low spiritual aura? Are we to wait and bear patiently while our enemies grow stronger in a superior training environment. If we go now, we can make use of their blindside to slip into the sacred domain. By simply relying on the fact that our bloodlines are now awakened, we should be capable of growing at an even faster rate compared to our past efforts. " another elder said as he gripped his fists tightly, feeling confident in his increased rate of cultivation. He was a large fellow with a spiky red and white hair standing on top of his head as if it was struck by lightning.

As the two elders continued to bicker back and forth, a few more elders along with some of the core family members started to share their own contradicting views. Realizing that situation could continue with no conclusion in sight Feng Yunlong who was listening decided that it was the time to step in.

"Ahem!" as he cleared his throat an invisible wave of aura quickly spread around the room shortly bring a stop to the previously heated discussions. Looking at the elders and core members whose mouths were getting dry from constant speech Feng Yunlong felt speechless.

"Elder Duan, your statement was correct, as we could grow very quickly if we were to immediately head back to the sacred domain. However, you have forgotten one the most important factor. We no longer have our clan's main artifacts as a large majority of them were destroyed. So, how could we safely travel through the treacherous route of the scared domain border with our current level of strength? I must agree that our bloodline's 'Nirvana Trait' is indeed incredible to the degree that it can quickly allow us to recover our lost strength, but, it would take a few years at most for that to happen. As such, I will approve of Elder Chen's suggestion as this is the most viable option for the long run, the more 'cards' we have within our grasps before we return to the domain the better. "

Hearing their clan leader's words the elders and core members pondered for a moment before finally nodding their heads in compliance. Elder Chen cupped his fist together while nodding towards the Feng Yunlong. Seeing, the situation solved Feng Yunlong shifted his vision over to a man standing to his side dressed in dark red robes wearing a crimson mask.

"What of Yu'er? How is the search for him proceeding at the Tydol Mountain Range? " Feng Yunlong said while placing his hands together.

"Reporting to the Clan Leader, So far there has been no news regarding the whereabouts of Feng Yu, its as if he disappeared from mountain range altogether. Digging up a bit more information we've also found out that the son of the Huan clan went missing on the mountain range as well." the man with the crimson mask said while bowing politely.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

"Sigh... Then what of the rumors? Is there any information regarding the strange happenings around Tydol Mount Range." Feng Yunlong said while tapping his finger on the table.

"Yes, sir, based on the recent search done by our group. It appears that some of them were quite true, especially the rumor about the battle between two terrifying beings." replied the man with the crimson mask.

Hearing the crimson mask man report Feng Yunlong pondered for a moment "A battle between ancient beings of such a scale is not something even Mystical Realm 'Titans' can survive, much less a junior at the body training realm. "

Slam!

Slam his palm on the surface of table Feng Yunlong instantly made up his mind as he looked towards the crimson masked man once more and shouted "Give the command!!! I want all members of the 'Crimson-Mask' soldiers to mobilize. Find my son at all costs necessary!!!"

"As you command!!" said the crimson masked man as he started to make his way to the door of the meeting room.

"Clan Leader, are you sure you want to send out our ace division out at a time like this? What if they provoke the ancient being dwelling within the mountain range. it would be a substantial loss to the clan if we lose any of them." one of the elders said in surprise.

"Yes, clan leader please think it through once more, it's not wise to make such a rash move. We should just increase the manpower of scouting division as I'm sure that they would be able to find his whereabouts with a bit more time."

"Eldest Brother! Will Nephew Yu be ok?" Feng Xingyu asked in a slightly worried tone of voice.

"Don't worry Xingyu, Yu'er is too strong of a brat to die early. I believe he should be able to turn misfortune into an opportunity." Feng Jungling said while giving an assuring glance towards Feng Xingyu.

Hearing their replies Feng Yunlong looked towards them in anger just ask he was about to scolding to release his pent-up rage there was an interruption.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

"Clan Leader! Clan Elders! Please forgive this servants intrusion, but, Young master Feng Yu has successfully returned from his training journey an is seeking permission to enter the meeting room. " a voice said coming from outside the door of the meeting room.

"Eh? Little Yu, He actually made it back?" said a core member.

"What? Yu'er has returned!!! Quickly, let him in!!!" Feng Yunlong said with an anxious look in his eyes.

Hearing this all the clan members within the meeting room where surprised, they looked towards the door as Feng Xingyu and Feng Junling also looked towards the door with expectant gazes.

Creak!!!

As the door opened a young man wearing newly prepared red martial robes with dark gold sleeves entered the room. With his long red hair trailing behind him as he walked forwards with steady steps. Upon reaching a fairly good distance away from the seated clan members, he cupped his fists together and made a slight bow before speaking. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"Younger Generation Feng Yu greets clan elders and core members!" After finishing his greeting to them, he then made his way over to head of the table, where he knelt down and took a deep bow, before lifting his head and speaking once more with a slight smile on his face.

"Father, Aunt Xingyu and Uncle Junling, I have returned!"

Dual Sword God - Chapter 27: The Bustling Machen Town

The sky was dark as duskiness began to fade into nighttime.

Torrents of snow fell towards the land creating an endless stretch of white that blanketed as far the eye can see. However, despite this gloomy looking cold that would typically give the world a silent and desolate flair. There was an exception, at the remote edges of the Bright Flame Kingdom stood one region whose current liveliness outshined even the activities of capital.

Surrounded by an arrangement of hills and mountains was a town that was situated on a broad plain. It was a small town that was about 2 to 3 kilometers enclosed by 8 meters high walls with a spacious entrance. From a distance, bright lights were shining from individual sections of the town walls including its entrance. Looking a bit further lights where also hung high up on top of various buildings giving the town a colorful taste on the onset of night.

A sea of people could be seen traveling back and forth leaving many footprints on the clustered snowy pathway leading towards the town. Many of whom were martial practitioners as could be seen from their wears. Large carriages would also pass by now and then, carrying individuals of varying status some being that of luxurious design pulled by mighty fierce beasts with the rest being ordinary.

As soon as these people entered the town, they would either head towards the pubs or inns filling them up straight the to the brim. The others who were more fighting crazed would instead head towards the various martial arenas scattered about the town to test their skills and warm up for the nearing selection. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"Step right up! and Claim your copy of the latest [Flame-Dragon-List]!" a peddler shouted.

"Small Foundation Pill perfect for those looking to consolidate their cultivation base quickly!" another dressed in alchemist robes said.

"Taking bets!! Who will be the Champion of the Arena? Bet now and earn big!!" said a muscular guy seated in front of betting platform nearby a battle arena.

"I'll take one small foundation pill!" a young man said as he quickly made his over the alchemist.

"Give me a copy of that listing!" a random traveler said as he stood before the peddler.

As the liveness of town was in full swing, a vague silhouette could be seen slowly making its way along the path trailing towards Machen Town. It was the figure of a man with bright red hair dressed in tattered robes with a black sword on his back. Very quickly after a bit of traveling, he soon appeared at the entrance of the town where he paused for a moment briefly looking around at the lively and crowded atmosphere in surprise.

Step. Step. Step.

"It seems that the Sky Splitting Sword School's Talent Selection is going to be even more lively than I'd previously assumed. Heh, the more, the merrier, I must have a look to see how many Dragons and Tigers are hidden amongst the locals." Feng Yu said as he looked over the crowd with a curious vision, while in his mind he thought back to the mysterious youth from the tavern.

"Hmm, that fellow and his companions where no joke I have a feeling that this Talent Selection could be more than it appears to the eyes. Oh well, no point pondering over the unknown I should get myself a drink before I head back to the clan." closing up his thoughts, Feng Yu started to make his way through the crowd towards the nearest pub.

As Feng Yu made his way through the crowded street a few figures hidden when the alleyways were closely observing his character. Soon, however, they vanished traveling towards a particular direction.

******

Eastern District of Machen Town, Inside of the Xiang Family Manor.

Within a large courtyard, the figures of two middle-aged men could be seen seated around a small table playing a round of chess. These two men were Huan Mang patriarch of the Huang Clan and Xiang Tian patriarch of the Xiang Clan and kneeling before them was a skinny looking youth who was none-other than Xiang Shu. As the two men continued to play chess, Xiang Tian soon knitted his brows as he looked courtyards entrance followed by Huang Mang and Xiang Shu.

Swish!

A figure dressed in black soon appeared promptly cupping his hands and bowing politely towards them.

"Patriarch, a few of our servants has just informed us about the latest movements on the side of the Feng Clan. It appears that all of the core family elders are still in seclusion after inquiring about the details through the use of our 'eyes' there was no significant information gained. Only that over a month ago all core elders and descendants of the family were called back to the clan leaving all of their private estates and businesses to be managed by clan affiliates."

Hearing his reply Xiang Tian frowned, as his face took on a contemplative look.

"The Feng Clan has been acting strange, and I don't like the fact that they're up to something and we don't have any useful information. Tell the 'eyes' to use any means necessary. I must have more information about what Feng Yunlong is planning!!!" Xiang Tian said as he glanced towards the subordinate with a sharp look in his eyes.

"As you command!" the figure said as he vanished.

Swish!

"Brother Xiang, this Feng Clan is too strange. Suddenly appearing roughly about 100 years ago even the name of their clan leader remains the same after such a long time. In fact, back in younger years, the previous patriarch of my clan warned that we should never provoke the Feng Clan as their origins are too mysterious." Huan Mang said as he looked towards Xiang Tian with a severe look.

"Brother Huan are you worried about such nonsense. It does not matter how mysterious their origins are all I care about are the secrets they've kept hidden away from us. I do not believe that they can keep hiding forever, once we dig up their clan basing ourselves firmly as the number one clan in Machen town will no longer be a dream. It's only a pity, Xiang Fang changed as he left the family to do his matters for so many years now as we would have already dug them up!!"

Hearing this Huan Mang shook his head silently as he stared at Xiang Tian, as he was about to reply there was a disturbance.

Swish!

Another subordinate dressed in hooded clothing appeared in the courtyard as he promptly kneeled to the ground and stated.

"Patriarch! Our subordinates overlooking the town entrance just caught onto an individual whom they believe to be the young master of the Feng Clan. "

Bang!

A fist smashed the ground creating small crater Xiang Shu stood up in shock he roared towards the guard.

"How?!!!! What Bullsh----" before he could finish he was interrupted.

"Silence!!!" Xiang Tian looked at Xiang Shu with anger and disappointment in his eyes soon he moved he gaze towards Huan Mang and see the latter with a dark expression on his face.

Huan Mang "Where is my son? Has he not appeared yet!" he said as he looked towards the man.

"Reporting to Patriarch Huan, we have sent scouts to search for his whereabouts, but they have yet to return with any news. " the man said as he looked towards Huan Mang.

"You may leave! Tell the inspection squad to pick up their search, also leave the young master of the Feng Clan alone. We don't know if any experts are protecting him in secret." Xiang Tian said.

"By your command!" the man said.

Swish!

Huan Mang looked towards Xiang Shu with hatred, but soon his expression cooled down as he glanced towards Xiang Tian coldly.

"Brother Xiang, I hope that the Xiang Clan will strive their hardest to find my son as the one who insisted taking direct action against the son of the Feng Clan was your child!" with that said he vanished leaving a remnant shade on his seat the courtyard.

Xiang Tian sighed, he then looked towards Xiang Shu with a harsh expression.

"Do you know what you've done?" he said in a cold and emotionless tone.

"Father, I was just---" before he could finish his statement.

"Hmph!" Xiang Tian snorted.

Bang! Puff!

With his snort, the form of Xiang Shu was flung into the air crashing into the courtyard walls spitting out a mouth of blood.

"If you did not insist on trying to kill the child of the Feng Clan an had just focused on cultivating, would the son of the Huan Clan disappear. Why would you do something so stupid when the very first attempt you made was that of failure did you think we wouldn't find out?" Xiang Tian said as he stared at Xiang Shu.

Wiping of the blood stains from his mouth Xiang Shu looked towards his father filled with grief.

"Father! I only wanted to prove myself to you, I wanted to let you see that I Xiang Shu am your one and only son and not that shit Xiang Fang!! He is not your son, and he is not my brother!!! I am the Talent!! I am the one more deserving of your attention!!!!" Xiang Shu said as he roared towards Xiang Tian.

"Silence!! You are nothing more than a bastard child, the child of dead concubine!! How dare your curse the main born!!! Xiang Fang is a genius it's only natural for him to have an odd personality, which genius among this heaven and earth is unique!!!" Xiang Tian said as he reached his hands out about to assault Xiang Tian, but soon he calmed down and only looked towards him disappointedly.

"Father!! You are wrong----" Xiang Shu feeling pained began to explain once more but was cut off.

"Enough! You are dismissed. If you do not get into the top three positions of this selection forget about calling me your father you will no longer be apart of this clan, now get out of my sight!!!" Xiang Tian said as he waved his hand dismissively.

After picking himself up, Xiang Shu left the courtyard and made his way out of the manor. Looking back at it a dark look soon overcame his face as his eyes filled with hatred a figure came before his eyes dressed in luxurious clothing staring at the stars. The figure looked towards him with indifference and disdain as he opened his mouth and spoke some inaudible words with only the last words recognizable. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"The stars of fate are aligned since birth, as mediocre will always be, and its destiny cannot be realigned."

Soon, Xiang Shu cleared his thoughts as he removed his gaze from the Manor walking towards the distant street.

"I will show you all! I Xiang Shu am not a bastard! I will make the world realize that I am the true genius and as for Xiang Fang I will kill you!!!" Xiang Shu muttered inwardly as a firm look shone in his eyes.

******

Inside of a Pub.

Feng Yu sat in a quiet corner with a bottle of liquor in front of him drinking cups after cups silently observing and listening to the commotion around him. The pub was loaded as all the tables were currently occupied by all sorts of people talking about the selections. One particular table was in heat in the discussion no too far away from his location.

"What do you guys think about this times selection? Why would they hold it in this small town compared to the previous ones held in the major cities." a fat man said.

"No idea, I only heard a strange rumor from a friend living close in the capital." said another.

"Eh? What kind of rumor?" the fat man said.

"Um, well it's like this, there was this strange guy who came to our kingdom, and it was said that he came with a strange prophecy, one that caused all the great sects to jump into a large commotion. After deliberating for a bit it was decided that the Sky Splitting School belonging directly to the King's own family would hold its selection here." the guy said.

"What Prophecy? Ha! Do you believe this kind of rubbish? I bet they mad this nonsense up to distract or focus from their real objectives." the fat guy said.

"Maybe so, but it doesn't seem that odd to me." the guy said as he ate the meat in his hand.

Feng Yu hearing his pondered "Hmm... an odd prophecy, eh? Interesting..." soon he focused his vision on another table that was as loud.

"Who do you think will make it to the top three in this times selection?" a somewhat beautiful woman said.

"Tang Wu, of course, he's the genius of Tang City after all with a cultivation of 9 Tier Body Training Realm at only age 20."

"You know nothing, haven't you seen the flame dragon list Xin Qing as the number one female in the kingdoms listing. Hailing from the Xin Clan of the imperial city. I heard she would be attending this selection. " a man said with an affectionate gleam in his eyes.

"Hmph! She's only recently promoted to the 9 Tier as she's only 19 years old, I do not believe that she can beat Tang Wu." the woman said sharply.

"The Xiang Clan's second young master isn't too bad either I heard he successfully broke through to peak 8th Tier not too long ago! He's only 22 years old." a local girl said seated around the table.

The man and woman looked at her with unhindered scorn.

"A bumpkin will always be a bumpkin and cannot see the vastness of the heavens when existing in a small well." the woman said as she no longer looked at the girl.

Feng Yu smiled pondered "Broke through to the peak of 8 Tier should have put in quite a bit of effort. Tang Wu, Xin Qing interesting, I should head home and finish consolidating my realm now that I've gathered some basic information."

Putting away the wine he made his way out of the pub disappearing into the night.

Dual Sword God - Chapter 26: Heaven gave you a chance, Yet here you came looking for Hell

It was a bright and cheerful morning. The birds could be heard singing along with rustling sound of footsteps as a few travelers were slowly making their way towards their destinations. The wind was slightly cold as winter was drawing ever so close, the snow was beginning to dye the world in everlasting white.

Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.

The sound of rough footsteps could be heard in the distance as the shadow of a man soon became visible within a snowy path surrounded by dense trees. This man had long red hair and was wearing a tattered looking gray robe hoisted to his side was a black sheath holding a long sword with a black hilt.

It's been one day since the celebration of new friendship that both Feng Yu and Hui Ying shared through liquor at a tavern. After parting ways, Hui Ying decided to travel to his home to handle some personal matters before heading towards the Talent Selection. While Feng Yu chose to head straight home by traveling the fastest and shortest route.

"Whew! After traveling for less than half day, I've already covered more than half the distance. It seems that I've gotten pretty fast at this pace even if I were to take occasional resting periods such as this I'll be able to reach by the nightfall." Feng Yu said as he casually looked around his surrounding while walking.

As he was traveling, he was also consolidating his knowledge from the battle with the golden-furred ape king and his sword techniques used. Occasionally, he would wave his fingers causing a small amount of sword energy to shoot towards trees and rocks within the surroundings creating splits and gaps within every object they contacted. It was fortunate that he took the less populated path to travel home as he would have been a disaster in human form towards regular travelers.

Inside of his consciousness, a tiny sword could be seen floating below a giant black orb. It was about 9 inches tall with streams of energy traveling towards it from a hovering sword manual. Inspecting the sword seed, Feng Yu began to ponder inwardly.

"Hmm, my sword foundation is still lacking although my techniques have improved after the battle. I have still yet to reach the level where using the sword is like an extension of myself. This must be the reason why my sword seed has remained stagnant at 9 inches despite being increased by a great amount from the battle with the Golden Furred Ape King. It seems that I should try to use the remaining days when I'm home to integrate my <Lightning Flash Steps> into the <Sword Foundation Tactics>." as he said this he quickly withdrew his thoughts from his inner consciousness and focused on his journey.

"Speaking of ape, I wonder if he managed to escape that scene. If he did it will be troublesome to find him in the future. Sigh, I guess I'll have to keep an extra layer of vigilance," he muttered softly.

Soon, he came to a vast region that was about 15 meters wide there were tall trees that surrounded each of corners, and the current pathway was connected to a smaller channel located at the end of the region only about a few meters wide. It seems that this area was one where random travelers choose to rest as a few spots with abandoned tents and pots were placed in those areas. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

Looking around at those spots closely, Feng Yu began to felt something strange as the area seemed to have recently been used.

"Could it be that these individuals have left so quickly because of some sort of danger or were it that they wanted to remove excess weight to speed up their travels?" while pondered Feng Yu ha already arrived at the center of the ample space.

Swoosh!!

Suddenly, his ear twitched, and with a movement of his body, he transformed into a blur as he backed up a few meters away from the central position.

BANG!!!!!!

Woosh! Woosh! Woosh! Woosh!

Following a massive explosion, four figures instantly dashed out from the surrounding trees. Each of these figures was wearing a black hooded cloak, and underneath their hoods, their eyes gleamed with a sharp and ruthless light as they looked towards Feng Yu.

Realising that the men had already surrounded all his escape route Feng Yu stayed calm as he observed these individuals.

"Timely activating an explosive talisman that was set beforehand, I do not believe that you are bandits, Who are you and who sent you here? " while saying this Feng Yu kept his guard up as he already had a clue as to who could have sent these people.

Seeing their target trapped like a rabbit before their eyes the hooded figures sneered at him in their hearts as they had already started to view him as they would a corpse.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

The sound of clapping began to resound throughout the silent space as a man dressed in luxurious clothing soon walked out from within the surrounding trees. He had an average semblance and deep within his eyes was a cunning and ruthless intent.

"Good! Good! Brother Feng, your improvement is truly astounding. Truly indeed a Top-Tier Talent if I didn't see you avoid my family's grade 1 burst talisman I would not have believed it. " he said while smiling as if he just found his long lost friend.

Seeing the figure appear before him the memories deep within Feng Yu's mind began to churn as a wave of killing intent started to shine at the very depths of his soul. However, on the outside, he only looked on with an even calmer expression.

"Huan Shan! Heaven had given you a chance, yet, here came looking for the door to hell yourself. I have to wonder whether or not you're prepared to face the consequences, for the foolish actions you guys have done at our last meeting?" Feng Yu said as he looked at Huan Shan with a smiled on his face.

Hearing his statement, a look of surprise came on the faces of the surrounding men, but soon laughter began to fill the surroundings.

"Hahaha! Feng Yu, did you also learned how to have a sense of humor? A great talent you are indeed. I wonder, what kind of cultivation can a 'Supreme Talent' like you have in such a short timespan for you to have become so arrogant. Even if there were to be some godly miracle and you had attained a high cultivation base. How could you defeat the remaining guards that I have brought with me here today? I'll have you know that each of the cultivation is above the 7th Tier of body training realm and if I didn't lose more than half of my men due that Damn demon incident, there would be more men at an even higher tier. " Huan Shan sneered as he bantered away in mock towards Feng Yu.

Feng Yu smiled carefully looking at the men that surrounded him inspecting their cultivation levels seeing that three of them were at the 8 Tier and one of them at the early stages of the 9 Tier.

He looked at Huan Shan and said "What a pity? Not only did you lose men because of your silly attempt to find me within the mountain range. Now you not only will lose more men but also your own life, because of remaining stubborn in trying to kill me."

Hearing Feng Yu's reply Huan Shan was quickly enraged he shouted towards the guards as he pointed towards Feng Yu with disdain.

"You want to take my life? Ha, it seems that not only have you gained a sense of humor. You've also learned to spout nonsense. Men!!! Break his limbs and keep him half alive, I must have a look to see if you will act so tough when I torture you to death!!!"

Hearing their masters commands the three 8 Tier hooded men rushed forward at the top of their speed while the 9 Tier servant stood back to watch with an aloof expression on his face.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

"Hmph! Don't blame me for your loss kid. If you are given another life, remember not to offend those that above offending." said the closest figure that was charging towards Feng Yu as he ruthlessly stretched his hands out to grab both of his arms and rip them off.

Seeing that the man was reaching for his arms, a cold light shone within Feng Yu's eyes as he stretched his right arm out at blinding speeds leaving behind only a blur. Quickly, his palm was placed around the servant's neck gripping him firmly in the air.

The servant looked on in shock as his neck was tightly held by Feng Yu who looked on with eyes filled with dense killing intent. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"Remember to take your words with you towards your life. Your journey is now over." Feng Yu said as he gripped down violently without any shred of hesitation.

"Wai----" before he could beg for his life his eyes went to dead as his soul faded away after a dreadful sound.

Snap!!!

Thud!!

After breaking his neck, Feng Yu soon tossed the corpse to the side with a flip of his wrist as if he was throwing away a piece of paper. He then focused his vision on the men that stunned into a stop because of witnessing the scene before them.

"How could? You!!" one of the men said.

"8 Tier Body Training Realm, how could you grow so quickly in just the short time that was even less than two months? I do not believe you could have grown so fast even if you had some miraculous treasure!"Huan Shan said as looked towards Feng Yu with shock and disbelief.

The 9 Tier Body Training realm servent looked towards Feng Yu with a solemn expression quickly rushed forwards while commanding the remaining two servants.

"This boy is in the middle stages of 8 Tier Body Training Realm, and his body is a lot stronger than those within the same stage quickly fall back and join with me!!! We will attack together with Tri-Blade Formation!!!"

"Yes!!!" quickly recovering from their shock the two servants soon retreated with full speed positioning themselves at both corners of the 9 tier servant.

Soon after, they each place their hand together separately with palms forming the shape of /_\ (triangular) shape. While channeling their auras to maximum power, a wave of blinding blade light soon shone above all tree forms.

Swiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Suddenly, the wind began to change as the coldness in the air started to diminish three large blades formed above their heads each of them being the roughly the size of 15 meters in length and 2 meters wide. They floated in the sky silently as the glow around them began to draw a triangular diagram positioning them at its center. After entirely forming, the layout shone brightly releasing endless blade-light within the surrounding space.

Feng Yu feeling the oppressive aura revealed a curious expression as he mocked "An excellent group combination technique you have there! Sadly, it's not enough. Let's see what's sharper, your blade or my sword!"

With one hand placed on his sword sheath and the other gripping firmly on the hilt of black lightning. Soon, his hair began to rise into the air as his fire essence energy rose along with sharp sword energy that started to emerge from his body.

Chiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!

The scorchingly sharp aura began to melt away the surrounding snow within a 2 meters radius surrounding Feng Yus form. As Huan Shan saw this scene his face was instantly overcome with an expression of terror, he looked towards his family servants and roared.

"Kill Him Now!!!!!" he shouted at the top of his voice while trembling.

"Kill!!!!!!!!!" hearing their young masters order the servants who had just finished gathering energy into the formation shouted as the gestured their hands towards Feng Yu's form.

Swiiinnnggggg!!!!!!!!!!!

The blades hovering within the formation instantly shot forwards at insanely high speeds, like a beam of light the three blades quickly converged creating single edge increasing their energies by three fold.

The world slowed down, as Feng Yu saw the incoming blades moving at the speed of a turtle trying its best to cross the plains. He stepped forward once instantly appearing in front of the converging edges and drew his sword swiftly and fluidly continuing it with a sword technique.

"Sword Foundation Arts: Attack Stance - Scorching Mantis Sword Strike..." he said with a low voice.

Shiiinnnnnggggggggg!!!!!!

The scorchingly hot flame essence merged with the bright and sharp sword energy released from the sword, as Feng Yu's figure instantly transformed into a beam of red light. Drawing a line that trailed from the tip of the enemies <Tri Blade Technique> all the way towards the back of 3 figures that remained in attack position facing the direction of Feng Yu's previous location.

Pewwuuuuu!!!!!!

Time returned to normal, and the shocking energies quickly faded away as the three servants, and Feng Yu remained motionless as they faced opposite directions.

Swoooooosssssh!!

Flap. Flap. Flap.

The wind blew softly as the clothing of everyone started to 'flapping' noises due to its momentum. Soon, However, there was finally movement as Feng Yu began to slowly sheath his sword creating a sound that beckoned the end.

Clink!

Finally, the sword was sheathed.

Puff! Puff! Puff! Thud! Thud! Thud!

A geyser of bloodshot towards the sky as all of the servants collapses on the ground with their body's cut into two pieces leaving their organs and intestines on the ground. Vaguely, the smell of burnt meant lingered in the air along with a scent of blood giving the scene a bloody 'flavor.'

Bluaarrrgg!!!!!

Vomiting out his last supper, Huan Shan was filled with dread as he looked towards Feng Yu while trembling. It seems this kind of scene was above the level of violence at which Huan Shan can handle even after previously beating Feng Yu to death. Seeing his reaction, Feng Yu could only shake his head silently as he started to make his way towards him.

"You! You! You! Don't come any closer stay where you are? If you dare to kill me, my father will---" before he could finish his throat was tightly gripped by Feng Yu as he lifted him upwards with his hands.

"..I..A..So....r.....y...." as he tried to beg for forgiveness the light in Huan Shan eyes began to disappear as tears started to flow at the corner of his eyes.

Seeing this Feng Yu remained indifferent as he coldly looked into eyes and said in a soft whispering tone.

"Don't take it personally. It's only karma..." following which his eyes changed to a golden color as he called upon the sacred flames within his bloodline.

Blazzee!!!!!!!!

"Ahhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...." following a loud scream Huan Shan was burnt alive quickly turning into ashes leaving not even his bones behind.

Feng Yu looked at ashes flowing away into the cold wind silently for a while as he muttered to himself.

"A debt made is a debt that will eventually be paid! Don't worry. You won't be lonely for too long."

He flashed his wrist removing the last strands of ashes as he continued his journey homeward with a bright mood, slowly fading away into the distance.

Dual Sword God - Chapter 25: A Toast To New Friendship

A week later.

Within the Bright Flame Kingdom, Approaching Winter.

There a was an unusual rumor glowing around, a ridiculous tale that seemed to have spread to even the most remote of kingdoms. In response to this rumor, the various kinds of countries, and emperors decided to quell this news through means of distractions such as advertising popular social activities and other forms of diversions.

Eventually, there remained only a few that held on their stubborn views as the majority began to forget this strange and odd rumor. Within a crowded tavern, a few individuals sat around a relatively large table, each of them carrying a unique kind of bearing as they discussed amongst themselves.

In quiet and remote corner three individuals were seated having talks of their own.

"Hisss, it's so cold here... to think that even by revolving my essence energy I'm not able to fully keep it from bothering me." a brawny youth said while shivering.

"Well, we are nearby that rumored 'Mount Tydol' after all. You just gotta suck it up and stop acting like such a p--sy." said a pretty looking female as she jeered at the youth.

"Chet! No wonder they say your 'cold-blooded' keep this kind of attitude, and you won't be getting any men in the future!" the youth sharply retorted.

"YOU!!---" it seems that the little beauty's nerve was about to slip but before she could counterattack there was a loud commotion.

BANG!!!!

A table was broken to pieces as a skinny man was blasted hard on the ground. The man who assaulted the skinny fellow was a large guy with piercings in each ear carrying a large beard and bald head back. Seated beside him were four other individuals and looked towards the fallen man with mock and ridicule on their faces.

Suddenly, all of the conversations stopped, and the crowd within the tavern became silent as each observed this scene with keen interest. The big man seeing the scenario decided to demonstrate his prestige he got up and point at the skinny man on the floor.

"Mother Fu--er!! How dare you continue to spout that kind of bullshit in front of this 'daddy's' face. " he roared to gather all attention to himself.

"Cough! Cough! I... I'm really telling the truth, I really did see a large demon appear for a brief moment. Only to get cut apart by some weapon and It wasn't only myself either as there were many other individuals close to the scene after all." after spitting a mouthful of blood the skinny man tried to make his statement known.

Hearing his words the surrounding listeners started to lose interest as they mocked before continuing their own interests.

"Hahaha! It looks like we've got another one over here, do these people believe this nonsense?" a guy said while a holding his belly.

"It looks like they are here to create a scene, could this be an act to gather attention to their views? I must say that baldy is quite the talent." another mocked.

The youths seated at the corner table looked on with interest as they started to converse once more.

"Do you believe that strange story?" the brawny youth said the pretty girl while showing a puzzled look.

"Hmph! I think its a bunch of bogus crap that was spread by the officials of this small affiliate kingdom, it's no wonder they are doing this, after all, how could they even manage to garner any of our clan's interests?" the beauty spouted harshly, and she snorted in disdain towards the kingdom.

Another youth sat silently amongst the two with his eyes closed and in silent meditation as if the current happenings was not worth his attention. But suddenly, he opened up his sharp eyes and looked towards the entrance of the tavern it was as if his vision could pierce through the walls seeing what was outside. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

The guy and girl seeing this youth's reaction instantly became solemn.

"Brother Zang is something wrong." the pretty looking girl asked with confusion shown on her face.

"..." the youth continued to look at the door in silence.

The bald ruffian hearing this was instantly angered further he looked at the man with raw killing intent.

"Good! Good!! Good!!! Son of a b-tch!! You made these people group us up together! Because of your bullshit prepare die!!" Just as the man was about to unleash the wrath of heaven another interrupter appeared or rather two interrupters.

Step. Step. Step.

Due to the silence within the tavern, two loud footsteps were heard originating from its entrance as two youths appeared. They were both wearing tattered clothing and in bad shape, as the slighter older and stronger looking young man was filled with leg scars that could be shown through his torn up pants. He was also wearing a dirty sleeveless shirt while the younger looking youth that had long red hair was wearing a ripped up undershirt with torn up pants.

The bald man seeing these two individuals was suddenly surprised but quickly he recovered, and a vicious expression overtook his face.

"Who the hell do you think you are? Interrupting this daddy's business, you bunch of filthy looking beggars better get out my sight immediately!!!" he shouted as he raised his hand threateningly towards to two haggard youths.

Hearing the silly man before them acting up in rage because of their sudden appearance both Feng Yu and Hui Ying were surprised. But after a short afterward no longer paid any attention towards the man as they continued to walk past the scene towards a table in the same corner as the trio observing them.

The bald man seeing them ignore him was so upset his face started to change color changing his target of aggression directly towards these infringers.

"You dirty beggars dare to ignore me!!! Die!!!!!" he lunged forward with all his might in an attempt to break them to pieces with his palms moving like a blur as his essence power skyrocketed reaching the early stages of 9 Tier body training realm.

Feeling the uncomfortable energy rushing towards them, Feng Yu frowned his face instantly became several times cold as he raised his hand towards the approaching baldy's forehead with his thumb and middle finger curled together.

"GET!!! LOST!!!!!!!!" as if the voice came from the asura himself a dense wave of killing intent rushed towards the bald cultivator which made him falter in his movements coming to a pause before both Feng Yu and Hui Ying.

Pow!!!!!!!

Woossshhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With a flick of his finger, Feng Yu sent the man soaring through the air as he was knocked back through entrance colliding a couple of meters away into a distant boulder.

"Hissssuuu....." as if well coordinated the observes took a deep breath as they witness the scene.

Following this Hui Ying sent glance towards those lackeys seated at the large table upon seeing his look the lackeys quickly scurried about soon leaving the tavern and the messy desk.

Hui Ying mocked "Hmph! A bunch of trash seeking nothing but trouble."

Feng Yu smiled warily as he pointed towards the table beside the strange trio "Haha!! Brother Ying! How about we go take that table in the corner? "

Hui Ying nodded as he cleared the negative vibe slapping onto Feng Yus back in a rough manner "Let's go! Let's go! We new brothers must first celebrate our escape through drinking."

Seeing the two of them walk over the youth and female looked on in interest a look of curiosity could be seen deep within the eyes of the silent young man as he suddenly sent out a sharp will power attack towards Feng Yu.

Suddenly, Feng Yu felt a strong feeling of danger as he focused his attention towards the silent youth.

Crackle!!!

An indiscernible field of thunder appeared as two opposing forces seemed to have struggled for a bit then canceled out.

Soon, the silent youth seated at the table with the two practitioners let out a content smile as if he was a child that found a new toy.

"Interesting, it seems that we didn't come to this small kingdom in vain after all we may be in for one or more surprises at this so-called selections," he said.

The brawny youth hearing this jeered "Ha! Brother Zang, what are you saying? These aboriginals aren't worthy of our coming here this so-called training journey to kind of backwater kingdom has been nothing more than a boring trip so far."

The petty girl seated in the corner said with an annoyed expression "If my father didn't force me to come with you guys I would have been training with my sisters at the Xia Pavilion right now. So far on this journey, we had no decent challenges, no decent encounters at all. What does father expect us to find in this remote kingdom?... Sigh, brother Zang its best to not get your hopes up for this so-called talent selection. After all, even that brute that just got beaten was even lesser than average trash."

The silent youth looked at them while smiling "While your statement has some truth, it is also flawed. The one who defeated the trash isn't any weaker than you both." following which he no longer paid them any attention and wandered off back into deep meditation.

"Hmph! I don't believe it." both the guy and girl said unconvincingly.

As Feng Yu and Hui Ying took their seats their minds were entirely preoccupied with other things compared to the youths conversations.

"Brother Yu, it looks like in this selection there will be tigers and dragons of a scale never shown before," said Hui Ying as a pale expression could be seen on his face as he glanced at the youth in the corner.

"Indeed, if all the people coming to this selections are as capable as him I'm afraid we will be in for a desperate struggle." Feng Yu said as he calmly observed the opposite tables youth a few meters from them.

However, after a short while, they cleared their thoughts and focused back on their objectives.

Hui Ying looked at Feng Yu with great interest as he said: "Still brother Yu, I still can't believe we made it out of that damn death zone alive and in one piece. Who would have thought that you'd have grown so strong after only a short time training since our last meeting?"

As Feng Yu thought about their experiences, he sighed "Sigh, indeed it was a perilous situation...."

******

One week earlier.

A figure could be seen laying on top of a field of dense white snow, his feet were severely injured, and he had lost all forms of strength making him unable to move any further. A little further away from him was another form that seemed to have already entered the state of death.

"Da...o..i..st... Fe..n..g...." struggling to say a few words the exhausted Hui Ying lost his consciousness.

"Sleep... Sleep! You have already done enough, and there is no point resisting, rest eternally, and you shall find true salvation..." a voice similar to that of Feng Yu's softly echoed in a space with nothingness.

Drip. Drip. Drip.

Following the sound of dripping water, a form became visible it was floating in the space of pure emptiness and coldness that seemed to have seeped into its very being. Vaguely though, a figure could be seen standing in front of the form with his back bend slightly and his hands placed behind him. It was an ordinary looking old man wearing Ancient Daoist Robes. He looked at Feng Yu with a gentle smile on his face. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"Disciple!! How long are you going rest? If you lose yourself in your willpower then how could it ever be considered as your own will?" said the ordinary old man.

"It's time to wake up," he said once more.

"Wake up!... Wake up!... Wake up!...." as if spoken by a soft and soothing voice his word resounded throughout the realm deep within Feng Yu's consciousness.

Soon, the form of Feng Yu began to shake restlessly as he quickly became conscious of himself and conscious of the broken will that was forcing him to self for eternity.

"My will is my own! Who dares force me to sleep?" with a firm will he broke the illusion that was cast upon him by the residual coldness and stimulated his bloodlines scared flames.

Blaze!!!!!

"How can ice block my fire!!! Gives me to extinguish!!!" with a loud roar, his illusionary body instantly combusted as the entire bleak world of his consciousness became a sea of fire.

Soon, the scenario began to change as he his aura pulse quickly reformed through flames followed by his sword seed and soul space.

Outside of his consciousness within the field of snow, his body began to rise slowly soon reaching a height that was a few meters of the ground.

Burst!!!!!

A sea of flames soon spread from his body covering an area of more than 20 meters burning away the snow and turning it into water vapor.

Oddly enough, the form of Hui Ying wasn't burnt to nothingness, but slowly there could be seen some improvements in his condition as even his badly scarred legs were beginning to look for the better.

Suddenly, Feng Yu opened his eyes after which his vision shifted towards Hui Yings form, he eyes showed a bit of confusion, but after a short flashback, it was soon filled with gratitude.

Moments later Hui Ying awoke only to see Feng Yu carrying him on his shoulder towards an exit of the mountain range.

After a bit of silence Feng Yu spoke "Fellow Daoist Ying, I Feng Yu have been through a lot of things in my past and never had I encountered such a twist of fate. If you do not mind from now on, I will address you as Brother Ying."

Hearing his word, Hui Ying smiled while responding "HA HA! There is nothing ever wrong about acquiring new friends. Sure why not, this one here will now address Daoist Feng as Brother Yu from now on, assuming that's your real name that is?"

Hearing his words both individuals began to laugh as they traveled towards the distance within the bleakness of snow.

******

Within the Tavern.

Seated on the opposite side of the table Hui Ying smiled as he slammed the table hard while shouting towards the waitress.

"Come! Two Large Jugs of liquor to me!!" he said in excitement.

After few moments the waitress came carrying two large Jugs of liquor with two large bowls.

Seeing the liquor in front of him, Feng Yu smiled as he reached for the bowl but soon he was stopped by Hui Ying.

Looking at Feng Yu, Hui Ying smiled and gripped his large jug as he said: "Brother Feng, true brothers down their liquor in one go we will drink from the Jugs!"

In response, Feng Yu reached for his jug while responding "Good! As new brothers! We must down this liquor as real men should!!!"

"To New Friendship!!!!" the two clashed their Jugs together as they pulled their heads back and down away the contents.

Dual Sword God - Chapter 24: The Sword that Split the Sky

Swwoooossssshhhhh!!!!!!!!!

The night wind blew fervently as the breath of life once again filled the entirety of the mountain range. One by one the cultivators that were either training or locked into combat came to their senses as they were freed from stillness.

"Ha ha! I can move, again. I've had enough of this damn mountain range. Brothers, gather your things. Let's get out of here before things get any worse!!!" a sizeable looking figure said as he pumped his fists excited at his partners.

"That's right, let's move!" said another

As the practitioners were busy moving about towards their destinations not wasting time to see the outcome of the sudden appearance of a stranger and the creature. Two forms flashed across the distance leaving only a trail of bloody footprints on the places visited.

Swish!

Hui Ying body was in a total wreck, but he pushed onwards not even bothering to look at the scene behind him. While moving, he quickly took a glance at Feng Yu who was hung on his left shoulder, seeming to have lost all signs of life.

"Brother Feng! Hang in there. We are almost at the outskirts of this mountain range. A few more hours and we will be out of harm's way. You must resist, do not lose yourself to the cold..." Hui Ying muttered as their forms vanished further across the vast mountain range an sea of trees.

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Swissshhhh!

At the highest reaches of the sky, a golden form could be seen traversing the distance at high speeds, using its entire strength to escape the creature from the mountain range. It had only one remaining arm which was dripping blood endlessly and a large wound that was visible from its chest spreading all the way to it's now destroyed left eye.

The Golden Furred Ape King glanced towards its back cruelly as it thought back to the previous scene of it almost being sliced into two separate pieces. Its right eye shone with dense killing intent as is roared towards the heavens.

"Feng Yu!! Feng Yuuu!!!!!! I will certainly have my revenge, from now on I will go by one name and one name only. I will be known as Kong Jin Tian, and we will meet again!!!"

Like a beam of golden light, he shot towards the horizon occasionally falling downwards to use a tree as his footing to launch himself further into the air once more traveling across the distance.

Suddenly, deep within the sky, a few figures were vaguely noticeable. They were all beautiful women each having their peerless bearings as they could charm the masses of any kingdom and fuel the kings to start wars. A beautiful young girl looked towards the disappearing ape with a strange glint in her eyes.

"Aunty Shuan, I feel that this ape has bad intentions can we kill it." Fu Ling said with a sweet sounding voice that would make any men drool as she looked towards her aunt who was floating in the air beside her.

Looking towards her niece with a loving expression Aunt Shuan smiled for a moment as she patted her gently, but soon she said in a strict tone.

"A man should fight his own battles and only through life and death could an expert grow truly strong. Ling'er, do not worry needlessly about that boy called Feng, If you are destined to meet again, you will do so at the talent meet." noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

As she said this, she looked at the scene behind her observing the figure that appeared while lighting up the sky with his immense aura. A dense feeling a fear soon shrouded her heart as she pondered inwardly.

"Tydol Mountain Range, such a strange mountain range. An Ancient Being, an Evil Creature, and Child that blaze with flames that are sacred... almost, almost as if it were the flames belonging to that of an Ancient Pheonix... Phoenix, Hmm, Wait! Could it be?" with a look of shock Aunt Shuan thought back towards the ancient markings that appeared on Feng Yu's body including the color of his hair.

"How can this be? How can they still exist!!!!" she looked towards the scene behind her in shock carefully searching for a while with her soul sense only to not discover the target of her worries.

After a short moment, she quickly cleared her thoughts and regained her sense of calm or rather forced herself into that state as she looked towards her disciple and niece.

"Children lets us go, we will waste no further time here, things are about the get serious!" she said in a solemn tone.

"Yes, Master/Aunt!" all of them said in unison along with Fu Linger.

"Good!" with a wave of her hand the energy of the world soon gathered around all the forms of the girls once again as she grasped her hands towards them as if she was holding each of them with her separately. Soon, she transformed into the light that quickly shot towards the horizon far into the distance instantly leaving the mountain range traveling the distant lands with the girls being pulled along with her.

If Feng Yu were to see this scene, he would have had to have second thoughts about whether this gentle looking aunt was a practitioner at the stage of True Foundation Realm.

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The light shone brightly as it continued to suppress the creatures aura below the man that stood above the heavens. He looked towards the creature with an indifferent expression as he spoke with a voice filled with an ancient prestige and dignity.

"Evil Creature, Why have you? Descended to this planar!" his voice echoed as it sounded throughout the region.

Seeing the being before it dares to question its will, the creature was surprised, but soon it became filled with ruthlessness as it started violently at the man who defied its nefarious prestige.

"You dare to question me!! This Divine One? Outrageous!!! Accept Your Demise!!!! Death!!!!!!! "

"DEATH!... DEATH!... DEATH!... " the voice echoed throughout the world once more.

RUMMMMBBBLEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The mountain range soon began to shake as if a massive earthquake was in the making the nefarious energy that shrouded the form instantly turned into something of demonic nature as its aura soon skyrocketed covering half of the sky in a dark, devilish gray fog clashing with the auras of light released by the man.

The form of the creature soon changed removing itself from the state of etherealness and genuinely coming in the being within the world. It had dark gray skin and black feathers that formed a kind of dark armor around its body, its arms were long with black fingers that shone with a baleful and sharp light, and its face was covered inside of a dark feather helmet with its eyes glowing with the bright red, bluish light.

After genuinely coming into being the creature began to feel that certain restrictions placed onto it by the world were slowly fading away. It looked towards the man looking down at it with a wicked smirk on its face as it spread its arms out. Suddenly, the creature began to grow in size quickly and very soon it became more than a 100 kilometers tall massive colossal giant that could be seen even in the most distant places.

After reaching full size, it looked down towards the speck of dust below it as it started to gather its full power with its right palm. A blinding coldness shone from the very depths of eyes cause the weather within the span of thousands of kilometers to change to that of frozen snow.

"ALL SHALL END!!!! DEMONIC ARTS: DOOM... NETHER..... FROST..... PALM!!!!!"

"NETHER FROST PALM!... NETHER FROST PALM!... NETHER FROST PALM!... "

The sky became filled with coldness as clouds gathered out of nothingness spreading a deep snow across the land, a massive palm started to fall towards the earth. It seemed as if the palm was the very essence of cold itself, as just by coming into existence. The area surrounding the Bright Flame Kingdom spreading out for hundreds of thousands of kilometers within the massive world of True Yuan Continent instantly became an arctic zone.

All people looked with dead eyes, even the strongest practitioners within the nearby kingdoms stopped moving as everything came to an end. The very definition of pure stillness the essence of death in its true form. The creature looked on with its demonic sense with please, but soon, it knitted its brows as the palm once again stopped descending.

The voice of the ordinary looking man could once again be heard "Hmph! A Minor Frost Demon, dare to proclaim itself as a Divinity, truly a foolish creature indeed!! Return to where you came!!!!!"

Soon, two ancient sword sheets appeared within the figure's hands each having a strange marking of runes that wounded around their surface. As if they were responding to something, both sheets began to glow with an unusual presence, as a formless sword appeared inside of both sheaths separately.

Grasping the handle of the sword from his left sword sheath the ordinary man looked towards the palm that was trapped by his endless aura while sneering towards the demon that towered above him and spoke in a calm voice.

"Cut!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Cut!... Cut!...Cut!..."

Shhiiiiinnnggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sound of a sword that pulled out from its sheet resounded throughout the silent world. But oddly enough, there was no flashing lights, otherworldly sword beam, and earth-shaking destruction aura only the sound of the sword which lingered in the void for a short while before abruptly vanishing.

The creature looking down at the figure before it was curious, but soon, it became filled with fear and endless dread as only it could truly see what was before him. A massive sword that grew out of nothingness came into being. It was so large that it seemed to a traveled from another space itself using that very space as its sheath and traveled so fast that it seemed to have transcended the principles of the laws that governed time itself. The demon could on look as the sword quickly and efficiently sliced into its form with ease further cutting deep into the void stretching out towards the vast horizon then pausing for a brief moment.

It was at this moment the stillness and coldness abruptly vanished recovering freedom to those who were previously on the brink of destruction, soon a man within a remote kingdom that eating a meal looked up towards the distant sky and quickly became filled with shock.

"A... A SWORD... AND A DEMON WHAT IN THIS WORLD!!!!!!!!"

"How could there be such a large sword? and what is that creature!!!!" another figure in a distant place said.

"Am I seeing things, what the hell is going on?" and another within a remote empire pondered.

However, before they could take a clear look at the sword, it faded away into nothingness appearing to have appeared but not appeared at the same time.

The Frost Demon looked at the ordinary man with deep fear as it muttered.

"You are... 'The Last Emperor of Man'... the one who wielded... the Ethereal Swords... You are.... 'The Phantasmal Swordsman'...."

Tydol smiled as he looked towards the dying frost demon "Quite knowledgeable I see, it seems that my legend has yet to fade in your realm."

As it felt its life fade away, the frost demon did not panic instead a look of delight could be seen in its eyes as it looked at Tydol.

"Hahaha!! So, it seems that you are but a remnant. A pity, you shall not last 'against my own kins, my death... shall change nothing...." as its voice trailed off into the night wind his massive formed faded away after a flash of blinding light ceasing to exist for all eternity.

Hearing his statement, Tydol only looked on in silence as a look of melancholy appeared on his tired face, but soon a look of firmness appeared on his face as he muttered towards the void. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"As long as my blood still remains, I shall defend this planar for the rest of my own eternity..."

Quickly raising his arms, he drew a strange seal within the void that seal the shone brightly as it fell towards the ground soon covering and replacing the broken seal that was suppressing the gray fog gate.

RUMBLE!!!!

The earth began to shake as boulders upon boulders clustered together quickly creating a massive terrain on top of the sealed area once more. Ancient trees began to sprout and a grassland once again promptly grew to reclaimed the field. Tydol looked at his handiwork with satisfaction, then glanced towards a distant location for a moment while muttering.

"Small Phoenix, troubled times draw near... quickly grow..."

Soon, However, his form faded away from the world returning to the depths of the Tydol Mountain Range. Slumbering until his time has ended guarding his homeworld for his eternity.

Dual Sword God - Chapter 23: A Shocking Scene! The Creature???

Stillness.

The wind stopped blowing, the grass stopped moving, and all forms of life within 1000 kilometer radius were cast into a state of quietness. The darkness of night could no longer be seen as a shade of gray blanketed the world in its monotone.

Strangely, however, within this world of stillness in which even time had come to a stop. A heavy pulsation could be heard.

Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!

The sound continued to echo throughout the mountain range as living beings that were trapped by the confines of time itself could look at a particular area in dread, and deep fear. It was a strange place or rather an unknown world peeking outside of a broad and massive crack within the earth. Countless complicated runes and formations that were aged and destroyed were struggling to rebuild themselves trying their hardest to confine and close up the strange looking gate. But sadly, all of their efforts seemed futile as a dark gray colored fog continued to seep outwards further expanding the region which became in pure stillness.

Suddenly, Feng Yu became conscious he tried to move his body, but no matter how much energy he pushed forth it could not overcome his state of stillness. Feeling a state of panic, Feng Yu decided to stimulate his bloodline once more.

BLAZE!!!!!

The sacred flames seemed to have found its natural enemy as it burned away the gray colored fog that surrounded Feng Yu giving him the power to move and look around this strange scene before him.

"What! What's going on? Where is---" looking around a bit further he began to realize that he was still within the same area of battle as he could vaguely see the Golden Furred Ape King floating at the highest point in the sky. Oddly though, he remained in the position neither falling or moving the hair on his body seemed to have entered a state of stillness and the only life that could be felt from him came from his eyes which expressed a feeling of deep terror.

Further looking around him Feng Yu also seemed to have noticed the spectating figures who came to view the battle were also within this strange state he pondered.

"How could this be? What could have possibly caused this strange scene? Wait! That voice I heard, where did it----" before he could finish his statement there was an abrupt change.

Thump!!!!!!!!!! Swwooosssshhhh!!!!!!!!!!

A final and loud pulsation resounded throughout the region as all of the gray colored fog that seemed had escaped from the strange looking seal started to gather.

Seeing the situation before him, Feng felt puzzled and shock once again as he realized that the feeling that was binding his movements was quickly disappearing. Soon, however, the blood within his body began to boil again as a feeling of impending doom began to overcome him.

"I don't know what's going on? But it's most definitely not a good sign, I have to get out of here immediately!!!!" with a roar, Feng Yu revolved the small remaining amount of energy within his body as he flashed and disappeared within the distance like a beam of light.

A pity though, for it was too late.

Buzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was a loud and odd sound but after it sounded everything came to an end, a voice that seemed to have traveled from the earliest age in time it sounded like the beginning that was beckon for the soon approaching end.

"A strange one you are, our auras are similar but opposing in nature, are you truly not my kin? No matter, for all shall come to an end!!!!" said the voice. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

At the place where all the fog gathered a being came into existence, it was ethereal in form but emitted an ancient aura that seemed to have transcended mortality in itself. This being glanced towards the retreating figure of Feng Yu with a hint of puzzlement in its eyes, but soon it became filled with cold, emotionless indifference.

"I have descended!! You may call me 'Creature' for I am that which should not exist!!!!'" said the voice.

A blinding aura swept the region it was filled with a presence that belonged to a different state that which could only be felt from a higher being. However, there was no divine prestige it only excluded a dark and nefarious air that seeped into the bones the many observers threatening to bring a stop to their feeble existence.

"God Dammit! What the hell is this? I have to get out of here now!!!!" a voice sounded.

"Get out of my way!!" after the previous voice, said another voice as he attacked the figure that was behind him as he attempted to run away.

A few of the individuals who managed to recover to their state of being quickly decided to flee as the revolved all of their energies to the maximum. Even the spectators that were once filled with endless greed believing there was a treasure unearthing soon came to their senses as they tried to flee with the rest. Sadly, their efforts were in vain.

The creature looked towards these individuals that it had been previously monitoring through the space of the crack and the feeling coldness in its eyes grew at an exponential rate, causing the energies within the environment to be sent into disarray.

"Small and Weak Mortals!! Dare to stare at me with Greed!!! Vanish from my very own Existence!!!!!!!!" the voice said as its eyes started to glow with the same grayish fog energy.

As if obeying a higher will the energies of the heavens and earth itself started to act on its own carrying out its given order, torrents of energies seemed to have gathered together creating a small dome surrounding many of the fleeing spectators among which included more than half of the black-clothed figures that came with the pampered young master.

Seeing the situation before him the young master was shocked "Quickly, get me out of here An'er, Dan'er!!!!" the two unaffected figures in cloak reacted quickly grabbing using all of their strength at the peak of 9 Tier and 8 Tier Body Training Realm respectively as they pulled the young master away and vanished with him towards the distance no longer paying attention to their trapped comrades.

"Noooo!!! Let me out I don't want to die!!!!"

"I have yet to reach my goals, I am not willingly!!!!!!"

"Ahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Within a few moments, all of the trapped spectators ceased to exist as their bodies faded out to nothingness leaving no traces behind. The remaining ones seeing became silent as their souls were filled with a deep emotion that seemed to have transcended that of even fear. The creature witnessing this result was pleased as it eyes gleamed with contentment.

Feng Yu was not closing in on the location of Hui Ying at blinding speeds as he pushed his <Lightning Flash Steps> towards maximum power.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Like a ray of thunder, he continued to soar through the distance bouncing from trees to trees and boulders to boulders. The being now once again observed his figure slowly stretching out his arms it pointed its finger towards Feng Yu.

"Kin or not Kin!! Your aura makes me uncomfortable!!! Prepare to accept your fate!!!!" said the ethereal being.

PIIWEEUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A gray colored beam shot forth from its finger traversing thousands of meters within an instance of an instant crashing into Feng Yu's beamlike figure.

Puff!!!!!

Coughing out a large mouthful of blood Feng Yu entered into a grievously injured state as all of his bones and entire soul seemed to be joining the state of stillness once again.

"Damn! Cough! Cough! I... I... won't make it.... his power.... is too... great... father... I... am.... s... so... sorry....." with his final breath Feng Yu was once again tossed into unconsciousness his bloodline form vanished, and his body started to fall from the air descending towards the ground at a rapid pace.

"Fellow Daoist Feng!!!!! " seeing the falling form that turned out to be Feng Yu, Hui Ying was shocked he quickly dashed forwards displaying his stunning movement technique once more as he grabbed Feng Yu on his back and started to make a getaway.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Feeling the coldness radiating from Feng Yu's body Hui Ying was uncertain "This cold energy its eating away his insides if I don't do something now he may not be able to make it alive."

"Hmm, not dead, it seems that I have underestimated the aura that ly deep within you. No matter, your attempt to escape shall only serve to be futile!!!!"

After seeing previous attempt to kill Feng Yu failed the creature decided to act more seriously as he formed his hand into that of a palm which faced towards the retreating figure of Hui Ying carrying Feng Yu. Soon, clusters of energies began to gather within the sky as a massive palm came into existence. It shrouded the entirety of the mountain range and began to radiate an immense might threatening to freeze all things.

The creature's eyes shone with coldness as is proclaimed its will towards the world.

"All shall cease and coldness shall reign for all eternity!!!!"

"NETHER... COLD... PALM!!!!!!!" a voice that seemed to trail away with wind sounded into the mind of all beings residing in the area of the mountain as the palm descended with full momentum turning everything in the proximity to eternal stillness.

Hui Ying soon began to slow down as traces of ice started to show on his skin, his body was beginning to enter a state of stillness with unstoppable momentum. Feng Yu's body that was already on the brink of death seemed to have begun to flicker away his final moments of life.

Realizing that situation was not good Hui Ying became deathly pale his vision began to blur as his once fast speed started to dwindle only leaving him capable of dragging his legs forward with a slow movement. Soon, his mind began to disappear, but as soon as he was about to enter the state of eternal stillness, a vision came before him. It was a scene that could only be described as a true brutal massacre.

Countless bodies were seen scattered about inside of a ruined temple, and their blood soaked the marble red flowing endlessly towards the distant reaches of a burning kingdom. The call of death sounded in the area as endless amounts of souls began to swirl around their bodies filled with grievances that could not be solved. At the center of this bloody massacre a small body could be seen laying down in the arms of a decapitated woman, the boy was only four years old, but strangely he didn't utter a single cry as he just looked towards the sky with vision filled with endless hatred. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

A silhouette standing in the air said: "Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust, Return What is to What Was Once Thus..." soon the scene faded away leaving only a voice that lingered within his mind.

"Damnit! Damnit!! I will not give up, not here... not.. not until I get my answers!!!!!!" with his pure willpower he forced himself to remain conscious as he dragged his body further and further towards the distance while fighting the coldness that seeped within his body.

The creature frowned as it spoke. "Pityful Mortal!!! Your struggle is in vain!!!!"

It reached out his hand further as the descending palm pushed forwards faster seeming to be just moments away from a full collision with the entire mountain range. But right when this palm was about to connect with the ground, a disturbance was felt.

"HMPH!... HMPH!... HMPH!... " a snort resounded throughout the region carrying with a power that instantly destroyed the gigantic palm that was almost about to collide with the ground.

BOOOMMM!!!!!!!!!!

With an explosion, all of the gray fog aurae that were scattered among the area was dispersed along with the palm leaving only the massive figure of the creature floating within the void. The beast was angry it looked towards the sky in rage as it shouted.

"You dare to block my path!!! You're seeking death!!!"

PIIWEEUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sky glowed brightly as the night within the mountain range seemed to have turned into daytime once more, an ordinary man appeared standing proudly in the air. He was wearing a grand imperial robe with an ancient imperial crown on his head his long silver hair danced into the wind as he glanced indifferently at the form of the creature below him.