Chapter 90 (1/2)
Chapter 90: Start of the Match
Translator: Yukidaruma Translations Editor: Yukidaruma Translations
In the valley where the competition was being held, the number of spectators on the cliffs were now several times more than the day before. The originally cold and cheerless mountain was filled with all kinds of people.
Evidently, news of Fang Xingjian having single-handedly defeated ten Knights of the first transition had widely spread, and it had attracted much commotion in Kirst. Countless aristocrats, students, or strong Warriors from major factions with connections had all came to spectate today. They all wanted to see whether the legendary Windstorm Sword Hero was as powerful as the rumors said.
Jack and Anthony followed Fang Xingjian into the battlefield, standing in front of the fort. They stared towards the silhouettes on the cliffs who were moving unceasingly, and sighed, “So many people came.”
Jack was somewhat nervous as he spoke, “It appears that the aristocrats in the area as well as Elders from various factions, and even headmasters and sect masters also came.”
Anthony laughed, “Look, Hogan has brought everyone from your City Guard Institution here as well.”
On a cliff far away in the distance, Hogan and ten other soldiers were occupying an empty space. His head of red hair fluttered in the wind as he revealed an excited smile, turning his gaze towards the battlefield, “Interesting, interesting. Windstorm Sword Hero against Soulseeker Archer. Is the sword faster or is the arrow even faster?”
Amongst those at the back, Eldest Martial Brother Ogden was staring at a few other comrades, saying, “Let me tell you guys about this. Back in The School of Sword Arts, I was the one who gave Fang Xingjian guidance for his basic sword techniques. Back then, he had to refer me as Eldest Martial Brother.”
Evidently, after learning that Fang Xingjian had successfully transitioned into a Windstorm Sword Hero, defeated Kaunitz, and had even single-handedly defeated over ten first transitioned Knights, Ogden changed his strategy once again and started bragging to his colleagues about his relationship with Fang Xingjian.
“Is that really true?” a person said in disbelief. “I heard that he only stayed in The School of Sword Arts for an extremely short period of time, and that he didn’t really interact with others.”
Ogden hurriedly replied, “What do you know? Although that Fang chap didn’t like to speak, he still liked sword arts. Considering how long I’ve been in The School of Sword Arts, I was already exceptionally proficient with their basic sword techniques. Let me tell you, back then when I was guiding him on his sword techniques, he wouldn’t even dare to rebut me in the slightest when I scolded him. That was because he knew how strong my basic sword techniques were.
“Stop boasting,” Someone laughed, “You think we don’t know how much you’re worth? If you’re really so familiar with him, do you dare to have bet with me? You’ll bet on Fang Xingjian’s victory for this round.
“Sigh.” Ogden appeared rational as he analyzed, “Although this junior of mine has extraordinary talent and he’s an amazing sword genius, he hasn’t been cultivating for that long. Especially considering how the job Soulseeker Archer works best in countering high speed opponents, it’ll be quite hard for him to win this round.”
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On another cliff, the Tresia Clan’s clan head was sitting on top of a huge chair. Beside him was Rebecca, as well as a few others who belonged to the higher echelons of the clan. Behind them were another twenty or more students of the Tresia Academy.
With a bitter look on his face, the Tresia Clan’s clan head said, “I’ve brought all of you here to spectate this battle, so that you can have a look at the Knights who are at the pinnacle of Tresia. You’ll have to learn well from them, work harder, and try hard to become official Knights as soon as possible.
“Especially for you to witness Fang Xingjian’s outstanding talent. He was able to defeat ten Knights despite having only been transitioned for a single month. This is truly utterly startling.
“This person will definitely become a sword master of his generation in the future. All of you must have to observe his movements attentively. It would be considered a blessing no matter how much you can learn from him.”
The students all lowered their heads and assented. Vivian was within them, looking towards where Fang Xingjian and the others were at. A complicated expression could be seen on her face.
A while back, she was also learning in The School of Sword Arts. It had not even been a year, yet their status was as far apart as heaven from earth. Fang Xingjian had reached a place where she could only looked up to from now on.
Recently, Kaunitz’s treatment towards her had gotten colder and colder, making her status in Tresia Academy undergo a rapid downslide. The regret in her heart was also unceasingly magnified.
Rebecca sat unperturbed on her chair, her eyes tightly shut, not speaking a work, as though she did not care about the competition at all.