Chapter 505: Pushing Forward (1/2)
Roan looked at Tang Shaoyang then he exchanged glances with the other old men. Another Epic old man gave a nonchalant shrug, telling Roan it was for him to decide. The other two old men also said nothing about that even though the bald old man badly wanted to open his mouth to talk, but he held back.
”If you said that you are just an old man that enjoyed your retirement life, I assume you are not on any side, the kingdom or even the Revolution Army.” When Tang Shaoyang mentioned the Revolution Army, he noticed that the bald old man was agitated. He was purposely watching the bald old man as it seemed he was the only one who had trouble hiding his emotion.
”What are you talking about? Revolution Army?” Roan squinted his eyes at Tang Shaoyang before he glanced at Ashley. Roan was about to speak again, the second Epic old man opened his mouth, ”How do you know about the Revolution Army?”
”Whom I speak to?” Tang Shaoyang met with the second Epic old man's gaze and returned the question with a question as well.
”My name is Tristan, now you answer me!” The second Epic old man told his name and spoke in a commanding tone. But Tang Shaoyang remained defiant, ”A basic conversation can be held if the two individuals know each other, or at least respect the opposite party. You are commanding me as if I am your subordinate, but I am not. Also, I don't need your answer if you are my enemy or not, from your reaction, you know about the Revolution Army and might be part of the Revolution Army too, meaning you are my enemy. An enemy should be eradicated!”
The Dragon Destroyed appeared in Tang Shaoyang's right hands, Roan and the other two old men stood up and leaped backward, leaving Tristan alone to face Tang Shaoyang. Tristan remained seated on his chair and glanced toward the battle-ax, ”A fine weapon and only lacked some finishing to be upgraded to Epic Grade.”
Tristan commented before he looked back at Tang Shaoyang, ”If you told the truth about the Revolution Army and you are their enemy, then we can talk. We are not part of the Revolution Army and we indeed know them so this will clear our hostility for the time being.” Tristan nodded and looked toward Ashley, ”And this girl, she might be part of the Revolution Army. She was the Ambrose Family's descendant if I am not wrong.”
It was Ashley's turn to be surprised, ”How do you know?” She blurted out.
”Girl, Elemental Power is not common, not everyone can have that, but most people have that. They just need proper training to awaken their Elemental Power. However, amongst the Elemental Power, Frost is the rarest amongst the rarest Elemental Powers, and only one Family has a special technique called Frost Sword, it's the Ambrose Family. The Ambrose Family is part of the Revolution Army, so it was easy to conclude that you are part of the Revolution Army!” Tristan calmly explained how he could know about Ashley.
”She was part of the Revolution Army, but not anymore. She is now the Emperor of the Tang Empire's wife. She is not related to the Revolution Army or the Lionax Kingdom!” Tang Shaoyang responded to the old man Tristan.
Ashley looked toward Tang Shaoyang. She never agreed to be his wife, not even once even though her Great-Grandmother persuaded her to follow the man. She was considering it but had not yet come up with a decision. She wanted to make things clear with her father first before she decided on her future.
”I see… I see… I see…” Tang Shoayang suddenly said three times and smiled at the four old men, ”I know who you are now, and indeed you are not my enemy for now, but we don't know about the future since you four are taking a neutral stance! You four are the Elemental Knight of the disbanded legion, Fotia Legion!”
The four old men were alarmed to hear that from Tang Shaoyang's mouth. A fierce aura burst out from Roan and Tristan, but Tang Shaoyang countered the aura that might suffocate his people. He directed [Sovereign Aura] and [Slayer Domination]. With two auras combined, he easily subdued the two old men's auras.
Tristan and Roan widened their eyes in shock as the other two old men were coughing violently and fell on their knees. Even Tang Shaoyang himself was surprised by the effect of the aura. He was not expecting that auras were not just not intimidating, it could even kill? He looked at the two old men who coughed violently while holding their necks. It seemed the two had trouble breathing as well.
”Epic!? Ancient!?” Roan blurted out, but Tristan remained composed, ”Please have mercy on them,” The bearded old man requested with a more respectful voice and toned down his tone as he spoke to Tang Shaoyang.
Tang Shaoyang retracted the auras as the two old men who were choking on tears looked at Tang Shaoyang in pure shock. The man in front of them was much younger than them but he had reached the height they never reached. Especially the bald old man, he was shocked to the core.
Selena seemed to believe that there was nothing her man could not do. This was something she expected to be. Ashley was surprised as to how easily Tang Shaoyang dominated two Epics' auras. This was not the first time, but the second time she witnessed it by herself. The first one was her father and her adopted-father, Duran Ambrose and Derekh Malone. Then she remembered what her Great-Grandmother told her.
—He is stronger than you thought. Even if he was not an Epic, he could rival them or even the Ancient. You have not seen his true power, me, because no opponent could force him to go all out yet even though I have just recently contracted with him. Just follow him for now, you may find what you want.
Tang Shaoyang did not bother to tell them that he was not Epic yet. He let them assume things with their imagination.
”You said you are from the Empire of Tang, are you from the main continent?” Tristan asked. Three kingdoms and one forest, that was the power structure of the Ortis Continent. There was no force called the Tang Empire so he assumed Tang Shaoyang was from the main continent.
”I don't think we are close enough to tell you my origin. Do you think I will tell you my origin to someone who tried to oppress me with their aura?” Tang Shaoyang let out a sigh, ”This conversation is going nowhere and we are just wasting our time. Making an oath that you will never obstruct me in any way for what I will be doing in the future and I will make an oath as well that I will not disturb your peace. That way, we can go our separate ways without worrying about each other.”