Chapter 21 - Arrival (2/2)

Tatsuya's current eyes had lost its usual emotionless state. It was replaced by a pure-blue demonic eyes that seemed to carry the power to suck away souls. A thick killing-intent appeared out of nowhere, and pressured the man into his knees.

”W-what in the world?”

”Hm. So, this is my current prowess…”

Tatsuya talked to himself, completely ignoring the terror-stricken man before him. Actually, with his innate ability, Elemental Sight, he could completely avoid the detection of the Heavenly Sword Villa. However, he wanted to test his own combat prowess, as he decided to intentionally provoke them.

The man before him heavily stood up. His step felt deep and heavy, as the man stared at Tatsuya with fear and anxiety. Despite that, fighting spirit burned in those eyes, not a single thread of cowardice could be traced.

”Interesting… Normally, people would break down in fear, once they had encountered people beyond their own strength. However, this man is clearly not like that.”

Tatsuya took a step forward, as he vanished from his position. He appeared before the man like a ghost, making the man startled. The man quickly took a step back, while trying to slash his sword towards Tatsuya's neck.

However, Tatsuya was still faster than the man. His hand had already formed into a chop, as it almost reached the man's neck. Tatsuya didn't even hesitated to release a deadly attack.

But, before he could even land his strike, a booming thunder appeared across the perimeter. Tatsuya jumped backward, as the man also jumped away from him. They both involuntarily stared at the north, where the rumble originated from.

(I guess, their reinforcements are now here, huh.)

Tatsuya thought to himself, as he stared at the shadow at the distance. He could feel a terrorizing amount of pressure descend upon him. He maintained his spear-like figure, as he stared back at the shadow at the distance.

”You dare to harm my clansmen?”

The shadow soon materialized into a middle-aged man. His voice resounded like a thunder and made the ground rumble. His gaze peered into Tatsuya's figure, while releasing an extremely sharp energy that could disintegrate metal in seconds.

”Senior, forgive this junior, but they attacked me first.”

Tatsuya cupped his fists, pretending to be respectful. Not a thread of respect could be traced from his eyes. Yet, an intention hid beneath his terrifying eyes. It soon vanished and returned to its usual emotionless state.

”Hmph. If not for your talent to skip realms, I would have already killed you.”

”This junior conveys his endless gratitude.”

Tatsuya slightly bowed his head, as the middle-aged man switched his gaze upon the man that Tatsuya had defeated. He swiftly threw a bunch of pills and medicine towards the man, intending to help the man to recover his peak state.

”Ling Huan thanks senior!”

The man stood up and cupped his fists towards the middle-aged man. He quickly grabbed the medicine and gulped a bunch, while throwing a few towards the two who miserably crawled on the ground.

Soon, the middle-aged man returned his gaze at Tatsuya. However, this time, the sharp energy that his eyes carried had vanished into thin-air. He just stared at Tatsuya in difference.

”Let me ask you, why are you trespassing into our territory?”

”Actually, this junior dreams to enter the Heavenly Sword Villa, in hopes to attain achievements.”

Tatsuya's acting skill had already reached an extreme degree, as his movements emitted a very natural flow. The middle-aged man could not find any trace of flaw from Tatsuya's statement, as he stared at Tatsuya with his experienced eyes.

”Ling Huan guide this fellow towards the mountain range. See if he could pass the test. After all, he defeated you three easily.”

The middle-aged man finally decided to ease his anger, as he knew that there wasn't really that grave injuries. Also, looking at it, Tatsuya is a genius that could skip realms.

How could he ignore someone of this talent?

Furthermore, Tatsuya might bring the Heavenly Sword Villa fortune. He wasn't afraid either that Tatsuya has any ill intent, as no one could practically threaten the whole clan.

”This junior's name is Shiba Tatsuya. This junior is thankful of senior's fair treatment.”

”Hm.”

The middle-aged man nodded his head, as his body appeared to have teleported out of this place. However, Tatsuya knew that the middle-aged man had just reached an extreme degree of speed, that made it look like that he had teleported.

”You there, let me bring you to the Heavenly Sword Villa.”

”…”

Tatsuya stared at Ling Huan with his emotionless eyes. Facing his eyes, the latter couldn't help but to take a step back, as he still remembered the power that Tatsuya showcased. He knew that this young man before him is a genius. He is not someone that Ling Huan could offend, much more if Tatsuya got accepted.

(Now, this is better than just taking the inheritance without any difficulty. I might as well try how a sect or organization works in this world.)

Originally, Tatsuya decided to sneak into the Heavenly Sword Mountain Range. However, he changed his mind, upon seeing that he might learn something from joining the Heavenly Sword Villa. After all, he still lacked certain aspects that he might be able to develop with the help of the villa.

(Hm. I'll spend my time here for the meantime. Maybe, I could obtain useful information from this place…)

Tatsuya thought to himself, as he followed Ling Huan. The two that he previously defeated easily, walked awkwardly while slightly trembling. They could still remember the terror of Tatsuya's strength.

They didn't dared to look at Tatsuya with any ill intention, lest they offend him. Meanwhile, Tatsuya analyzed the whole Heavenly Sword Mountain Range, in the purpose of finding the entrance towards the White Tiger God's inheritance…