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Chapter 119: Eastern Sword and Dongfang Shuo
Initially, there were fifty or sixty teams searching for the elite figures, but within half a day, that number dwindled by half. It seemed that the time for the Blood Spirit Fruit to ripen was drawing near, and most people were afraid of missing their chance!
After a day had passed without any sign of the elite figures, only one team remained.
This team was entirely clad in white, with a long sword and a staff emblazoned on the back of their coats. There were exactly one hundred members in this team, and each person's aura seemed to be no weaker than Huang Wenjie’s, making them incredibly formidable.
Many had given up the search for elite figures because of this team—not only due to their strength but also because of the family they represented.
The Eastern Family.
The Eastern Family is undoubtedly the foremost family in modern China, without exception.
Originally, the Eastern Family's strength was already on par with any family in China, but after the emergence of the Sword God Dongfang Yi, they became an unshakeable first family.
Even though the Eastern Family had no personnel in the Alliance High Command, many significant matters concerning China were discussed with them, indicating a certain deference to their opinions.
This illustrates the family's status throughout China.
The leader of this team was a young man under eighteen, possessing striking features and an elegant demeanor. Even while on the road, he wore a calm smile and exuded an air of ease and nonchalance.
Someone with such poise clearly should not still be below the rank of a king-level powerhouse at this point.
This individual could not cultivate Spiritual Energy and did not qualify as an Armed Ghost Hunter. However, behind him stood ninety-nine Armed Ghost Hunters, all gazing at his back with admiration, faith, and a hint of regret!
He had once defeated the Cloud Emperor with a single strike. Many in the Eastern Family believed that if he could cultivate spiritual power, Lian Yun would never have been able to claim the title of Cloud Emperor.
However, the members of the Eastern Family were exceptionally skilled at hiding and never participated in competitions, which left them without any fame.
Lian Yun's ability to train diligently from a young age was also related to this.
Although the hundred people seemed to be searching for that powerful figure, their overall direction was still towards the interior of Fengdu. This way, even if they couldn't find that formidable expert, they could quickly head north to the location of the Blood Spirit Fruit.
As they were about to enter the central area, they still did not see any powerful figures. They turned their attention northward, but just after they made the turn, they spotted a disheveled man with a bloodied face rushing towards their team. Behind him trailed three Dragonfly Demons.
Initially, the group felt tense and astonished, fully on guard. However, when they saw the newcomer change direction to avoid them, they breathed a sigh of relief.
The man smiled gently and said, "I am Eastern Sword, a member of the Eastern Family. If my friends do not mind, could you lead the Dragonfly Demons to our team?"
"Eastern Sword? How did he end up here?" This was the first thought that flashed through Lian Yun's mind. Yet he did not hesitate and quickly changed direction, rushing towards Eastern Sword's team.
Although he had only been inside Fengdu for a few days, he had already faced nearly hundreds of life-threatening situations.
After entering Fengdu, Lian Yun stopped worrying about other matters; he was solely focused on gaining experience and thus searched for Evil Spirits to battle.
Unexpectedly, before he could even catch his breath, he encountered a team of Dragonfly Demons. A dozen or so Dragonfly Demons relentlessly pursued Lian Yun.
Though he had managed to kill nearly ten of them during this time, Lian Yun now found himself in a state of resource depletion and fatigue.
Since he had fortuitously encountered a member of his Uncle Yi's family, Lian Yun did not hold back. He rushed to the back of the Eastern Family's team and sat cross-legged without any reservations, recovering himself.
This made several members of the Eastern Family glance at him with strange expressions, thinking that he seemed too unguarded.
However, they said nothing and did not look again, as the speed of the Dragonfly Demon was simply too fast. Even though they had the ability to respond, one careless moment could lead to dire consequences.
Meanwhile, Eastern Sword did not engage in battle. Instead, he approached Lian Yun and tossed him a Nutrient Solution. With a hint of confusion, he asked, "Why do I feel like I know you?"
"Why are you here?" Lian Yun replied irritably.
To be honest, Lian Yun had never cared about being defeated by Eastern Sword One; instead, he felt grateful that the other had shown him that there were always greater talents beyond his own.
Thus, Eastern Sword was someone Lian Yun most wanted to befriend. However, this guy was quite reclusive; Lian Yun had invited him out several times for some fun, only to be turned down with an excuse about practicing swordsmanship at home.
Even now, despite the fact that the other had saved him, Lian Yun held no good attitude towards him. Especially the word "friend" from Eastern Sword felt somewhat jarring to him.
However, Eastern Sword was very composed; he not only didn’t mind but smiled broadly and said, "Ah ha! So it's you!"
Clearly, he recognized Lian Yun's identity.
But as Lian Yun drank the Nutrient Solution, he still retorted angrily, "What brings you here, Big Head Ghost? Don’t you think it’s possible that someone from your family might see this as part of a conspiracy at Fengdu Center?"
"It is precisely because Ancestor believes there may be anomalies within Fengdu that I was sent here to observe and prevent unnecessary attacks on Kyoto."
"You really are generous with your Ancestor!" Lian Yun said somewhat irritably.
Dongfang Shuo, the Ancestor of the Eastern Family, seemed to have no significant political achievements according to historical records, yet he was a knowledgeable and eloquent individual. During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, he even gave off an air of seeking popularity.
However, while Lin Beiyan regarded him as a notorious womanizer, he also praised him for the significant influence Dongfang Shuo's thoughts had on Emperor Wu of Han's early accomplishments.
Once a man who would change wives every couple of years, he still clamored for a new wife even in his old age, leaving others helpless! One undeniable fact remained: he was a First-Class Ghost Emperor.
Moreover, although the Monarchs of the Eastern Family were few, they had many kings. The Eastern Family excelled in swordsmanship, allowing several First-Class Monarchs to unite and possess the strength to rival a single Monarch. Thus, while strong individuals were scarce, the family's combat power was exceptionally high.
Even so, the members of the Eastern Family were not particularly numerous, especially those like Eastern Sword, who were exceptionally skilled in swordsmanship and few in number.
If any changes occurred in Fengdu, it felt as though Eastern Sword and others could easily become cannon fodder.
That was why Lian Yun remarked on how generous Dongfang Shuo truly was.
However, Eastern Sword shook his head slightly and said, "I have merely encountered a bottleneck in my swordsmanship and wish to venture out for some experience! It is not that Ancestor sent me here."
(End of Chapter)
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