I Can See Your Combat Power

Chapter 888: Chapter 182: The King’s Imperial Edict

Elder Xu from a near distance finally let go of his deeply hanging heart, and he was not alone, the warriors from the Tang Clan at the Lanshan City Martial Hall also let out a long sigh of relief.

After all, they were facing the Saint Child of the Wang Family, whose fame resounded throughout the south with his unpredictable Yin-Yang Art that deviated greatly from the path of martial arts, making it almost impossible to judge their strengths and weaknesses. Despite being confident in their prodigy’s unparalleled combat strength, facing such top-tier young elites from sacred lands still caused some worry.

One concern was whether they could achieve victory or suffer injuries, and secondly, they dreaded the possibility of the two unleashing real fury, which could lead to a disastrous outcome where the young men might fight to the death.

So seeing the two halt their engagement, the Tang Clan warriors genuinely felt relieved, but no sooner had they relaxed for a brief moment than their hearts were gripped with anxiety again.

Although Tang Luo’s Undying Battle Body was different from that of ordinary people when he displayed it, it wasn’t strange that others couldn’t see the difference, but the disciples of the Wang Family in the south were proficient in martial arts and came from a deep lineage. If they discerned any clues, it could spell disaster that would lead to the annihilation of the clan.

Elder Xu, with his keen senses, picked up on the concerns of the group of Tang Clan warriors above and stepped forward to interject, “Exactly, Elder Wang, I’ve never seen this Giant Spirit Dharma Aspect before. It seems to be a collection of several divine arts, merging Yin and Yang to convert energy for personal use, extremely sublime. May I know which elder of the Wang Clan created it?”

After consuming the Divine Pill, Wang Chan looked at Elder Xu with a wicked smile and casually said, “This Giant Spirit Dharma Body was created by the Great Commander decades ago by merging several divine arts. If you’re willing to join the Dutian Heavenly King patrol, the Great Commander will certainly not be stingy with secret techniques and skills. What do you think?”

Being the Saint Child of the southern Wang Family, he certainly had the means. Tang Luo had to struggle through three challenges to earn a Divine Pill for the martial arts tournament, yet Wang Chan swallowed one in the blink of an eye.

The massive life force from the Divine Pill unfurled, restoring the disheveled Wang Chan to his former state. Whether it was muscles eroded by the Blood Fiend or the holes pierced by the Divine Sword, all were as flawless as before, with a faint jade-like Divine Light shimmering from beneath his skin, giving him an appearance of a celestial being.

Whereas Tang Luo could not afford to use one of the only three Divine Pills he had in such a situation, so he continued to promote self-healing using the Innate Qi within his body, which made him look quite pitiful. If one only looked at the current dialogue without knowing the context, it would seem as if Tang Luo was the one who suffered greater losses.

“I’ll pass, I can’t stand the constraints of the Dutian Heavenly King patrol,” Elder Xu quickly waved his hand in refusal upon hearing Wang Chan’s invitation, “Besides, I doubt the Great Commander would take a liking to a disciple from the Xu Clan like me, right?”

The sword is the gentleman among weapons, and those seeking great achievement in the sword arts must hold clear principles and grudges. Such principled individuals would unquestionably be the odd ones out in an organization like the Dutian Heavenly King patrol. After all, direct descendants from the sacred lands didn’t join the patrol merely to uphold justice; they also sought to cultivate their own influences, and a public-minded disciple from the Xu Clan simply wouldn’t fit in such an organization.

As a worldly representative of the Xu Clan, Elder Xu was not a standard bearer for the Xu Clan’s swordsmen. Other disciples of the Xu Clan, upright and unafraid, could not be faulted by others even if they tried. If he were to join the Dutian Heavenly King patrol, just the mere stain on his private virtue could tarnish the thousands of years of the Xu Clan’s pristine reputation, so he wouldn’t be so foolish.

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“If you don’t care for it, there’s no need to force it,” Wang Chan said indifferently to Elder Xu, “Now that this matter is concluded, I must take a trip to Beimang. Upon my return, we’ll have a drink and chat merrily.”

“Beimang?” Elder Xu felt a chill in his heart and asked curiously, “Elder Wang, why are you going to such a desolate place as Beimang?”

“Hmm?” Wang Chan looked at Elder Xu with a curious gaze and responded lightly, “Of course, it’s for the official duties of the Dutian Heavenly King patrol. Are you interested?”

Xu Lao, who was not adept at lying, hastily chuckled in denial when faced with such a retort: “I have no interest in primitive places like Beimang, shrouded in mountain fog. As you know, I love bustling and lively places like Lanshan City the most.”

“Indeed.” Wang Chan nodded in agreement, waving his hand to retract the Divine Thunder and the netherworld into the void, then turning to Tang Luo, he said, “I greatly enjoyed our battle. I hope for another opportunity to cross swords with you in the future.”

“Having the honor of witnessing the renowned Yin-Yang Divine Art is also Tang’s privilege. Should there be another chance to learn from it, it would truly be more than wonderful.”

“In that case, very well.” Wang Chan nodded with a smile, turned his back, with hands clasped behind him, and raised his voice to another group of onlookers above: “The Tang Clan in Longzhou West, during the floods of Longjiang, opened their granaries to provide relief to the common people. Moved by their kindness and virtue, heaven bestowed auspicious signs upon the Divine Court; even the Dutian Heavenly King would not dare to neglect such merit, hence dispatching me as the inspector to visit.”

“Having lingered in Lanshan City for several days, I observed the administration of the Longxi Alliance, the smoke-wreathed bridges, the willows in the paintings, the wind curtains of emerald screen, the markets glittering with jewels, the households brimming with silk and satin, the peace and contentment of the citizens, the martial artists following order and rules – all these unmistakably demonstrate the Longxi Alliance’s benevolence and righteousness.”

“Moreover, the talented Tang Luo, at the twentieth Longzhou Youth Martial Arts Convention, excelled above all others and even fought to a draw with the Wang Clan’s Saint Child, Wang Chan, showcasing the profound foundation of King Realm. All these are the rewards of the Tang Clan’s kindness and virtue, and a model to which all clans should aspire.”

“Wang Chan of the Southern Skies, in the name of the Dutian Inspector, hereby decrees the Tang family in Xiling to be a millennium-old family of benevolence and righteousness and bestows a gateway arch to honor such a virtue.”

“For Tang clan’s son, Tang Luo, whose Martial Arts Divinity surpasses his contemporaries, he is decreed the First Divine Child of Ten Thousand Clans, to honor his martial virtue!”

Everyone thought Wang Chan had come to the Longxi Alliance to stir up trouble, but unexpectedly, such a dramatic reversal occurred after the battle.

Even though Wang Chan, being the Saint Child of the Southern Wang ClaƝ, was not widely known. However, to the noble clans and family houses, the Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol was a well-known sacred alliance organization. They understood the so-called orthodox lineage of the noble families, and the distinction between good and evil, was none other than the golden decrees of the Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol. A decree and an honorary placard from the Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol were treasures even noble families could not beg for.

In the past, the Tang Clan would have been overjoyed, but at this moment, they were somewhat stunned.

Because the statements and decrees by Wang Chan were in fact a ѵeiled curse upon the Longxi Alliance. At a time when the Longxi Alliance most needed to keep a low profile to develop, if they accepted the decree from the Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol, they would be acknowledging themselves as the paragon of benevolence for all clans for a thousand years. However, such acknowledgment would put them under the scrutiny of numerous eyes, going against the need for discreet development.

As for Tang Luo’s decree, it was even more insidious. A martial artist who trained to be invincible did so for fame and gain. Thus, even when noble families seek to enhance the reputation of their scions, they dare not braǥ too much, lest they attract challengers who crave fame more than life itself. One could well imagine that if Tang Luo were to accept the title of First Divine Child of Ten Thousand Clans, he would stand against all the scions of every family, especially since Wang Chan claimed to have fought to a draw with Tang Luo, which could give others the false impression.

Simply by defeating Tang Luo, one could be seen as joining the ranks of the Four Little Saints. This allure was not only for the scions of noble families but could also pique the interest of sect disciples.

And this was precisely what Wang Chan wanted to see. The Saint Child of the Southern Skies, with his hands behind his back, stood against the azure sky, looking down at the confused Tang Clan’s Martial Ancestors, who were unable to advance or retreat, he urged, “Tang Clan of Longxi, will you not accept the announcement? Or do you intend to defy the decree of the Dutian Heavenly King’s patrol?”