Chapter 249 - In Sights (1/2)

“The Victory of this second rate clan battle goes to the Luo clan!”

A Profound Heaven stage expert in a robe flew on stage and gestured at Luo clan’s 12.

The crowd broke out in a thunderous applause.

“This is Luo clan’s 28th win. I cannot believe they are a third rate clan!”

“Yeah, and their best man is yet to appear as well. People say their steward, Zhuo Fan, is on the same level as the Six Dragons and One Phoenix. He is hailed as Tianyu’s seventh dragon, Soaring Demonic Dragon!”

“What? If Luo clan is so strong, why haven’t I heard of it? Why is it stuck being a third rate clan?”

“……”

People displayed immense shock in the stands, while many were whispering about the mysterious power behind such a strong underdog.

Meanwhile, a few familiar faces stood at the highest point in the stands. The veterans of the martial world would instantly recognize these shocking figures.

Weren’t they the seven houses’ representatives, Six Dragons and One Phoenix?

“Ha-ha-ha, what third rate clan? That brat duped us! Even facing a top second rate clan they won cleanly. If this was a third rate clan, who would be a second rate one? Right, Ning’er?”

The woman was none other than Xue Ningxiang, from the newest Sword Marquise Abode’s vassal clan, the Xue clan.

She wasn’t paying attention to Xie Tianyang however, having eyes fixed on the stage, “Why isn’t big brother Zhuo here? Isn’t he joining?”

“Ning’er, why do you always have to mention him? It hurts!” Xie Tianyang’s mood went sour.

Xie Tianshang sitting next to them, sheathed his cold blade in the scabbard and said, “It seems the rumor is true. The Soaring Demonic Dragon is no longer a part of this world!”

“What rumor?” Xue Ningxiang was anxious.

Xie Tianshang spoke coldly, “Five years ago, they say Zhuo Fan chanced upon Lightning Canyon and is buried there. What a pity, I really hoped to meet such a highly praised man. Now I can no longer see his strength for myself…”

“Brother!” Xie Tianyang cut him off but it was far too late. The damage was done.

Xue Ningxiang’s tears threatened to burst as she shook her head, “Nonsense, big brother Zhuo can’t be dead…”

“Uh, Ning’er, calm down. He’s only missing. No one has found his body yet…”

Xie Tianyang was trying to patch things up but Ning’er glared, “Brother Tianyang, why didn’t you tell me?”

Xie Tianyang sighed, “I didn’t want to see you so sad…”

“Ha-ha-ha, just for that? You should’ve told her sooner rather than prolong the agony! Don’t you know that prolonged longing will only make a woman’s pain deeper?”

The three looked back to see Long Jie and Long Kui along with an exuberant youth walking up to them.

Squinting, Xie Tianshang’s scabbard crackled in his hand, “Veiled Dragon Pavilion’s Abyss Dragon, Long Xingyun! We finally meet.”

“Please don’t. We’re all allies here. Don’t pull your sword at our first meeting!” Long Xingyun noticed Xie Tianshang’s thirst for battle and waved frantically.

Xie Tianshang snorted and tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword, suppressing his battle lust, “Humph, sorry. I can’t help but want to pit myself against an expert when I meet them. Please disregard my rudeness!”

Long Xingyun was sweating. He had heard of this martial fanatic, but he didn’t think his illness was so serious. [You aren’t going to go after me after chopping the enemy, are you?]

Sighing, Long Xingyun turned to the Luo clan on stage, “I’ve heard of the Soaring Demonic Dragon Zhuo Fan’s resounding name and hoped to see him. A shame I will never have the chance!”

“Why do you say that? You also believe big brother Zhuo is dead? His body hasn’t been found!” Ning’er shouted.

Shaking his head, Long Xingyun turned solemn, “The lives that Lightning Canyon robs are left without a corpse. If his fortune was the same as Uncle Jiu, surviving that disaster, he would most likely appear here. But after 28 fights, he is still missing. The first 27 fights were nothing, but the last one was only won by using all they had, even if they were unharmed. If he didn’t appear even now when it matters the most, I fear he’s gone from this world!”

Shuddering, Xue Ningxiang was far from just believing this, but her heart knew the truth. With everyone around telling her so, she couldn’t help but think the same as well.

And this only worked to make the pain worse.

Xie Tianyang clenched his fists and bit his lip, hating himself for being powerless.