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Chapter 7: The Arrival of Many
In today's Huaxia, there are few who can be called divine beings. The Sword God Dongfang Yi and Han Xin, known as the War God, are among them, while Lian Yun has yet to earn such a title.
The members of the Han Family are not primarily known for their strength but rather for their commanding abilities. Wherever there is a large-scale battle, one can almost always find the presence of Han Clan disciples. In conflicts between human factions, it is common for both sides to have members from the Han Clan.
Some battlefields, which are clearly conflicts between two rival families, often end up becoming contests among Han Clan disciples.
However, the defeated Han Clan disciples typically meet their demise, which means that no faction would refuse the inclusion of a Han Clan disciple. Often, confrontations between two Major Powers evolve into a hope that their own Han Clan disciples will prove stronger than those of the opposing side.
No one would reject a Han Clan disciple because doing so would almost guarantee their own defeat if the opposing side accepted them. Unless one’s own side has individuals who are no weaker than a Han Clan disciple.
The reality is often harsh.
In fact, most Han Clan disciples are well-acquainted with each other, which leads to situations resembling a stalemate. It is not uncommon for battles to occur not between Han Clan disciples but rather against prodigies from other families who cannot match a member of the Han Clan in skill.
Although the value of a Han Clan disciple is often related to the scale of the battlefield, comparing them to a Monarch is not an exaggeration.
Thus, when Han Xin sends over a hundred elite disciples, it is akin to receiving a hundred Monarchs. Their worth cannot be compared to the thirty junior Demon Emperors under Sima Yi.
What Sima Yi may have in mind is likely not as simple as mere competition.
Various families desire a Han Clan disciple's loyalty but find it elusive. Now, with Han Xin suddenly providing Lin Clan with a hundred elite disciples without any apparent ulterior motive, no one believes it could be genuine.
Yet, it remains difficult to speculate on the true intentions of War God Han Xin.
Ancestor Sun and Sun Bin arrived together.
The scene fell silent for a moment.
Even if Ruyi was an antique from thousands of years ago, it seemed to hold little significance. However, given that the Sun Family does not intentionally seek connections with others and focuses solely on preserving Huaxia Ethnicity, Ancestor Sun's personal visit to offer congratulations carries great meaning despite its simplicity.
Not many people seemed to care about it.
However, a figure from thousands of years ago, who was also part of the Alliance High Command, presented a pair of Ruyi as a gift. This gesture provided some families with a way to save face.
There was no need for them to strain their resources to offer extravagant gifts.
When Sun Bin arrived, the gift was modest, yet he was warmly welcomed by the Lin Clan. Sima Yi and Han Xin came to congratulate him, and it was essentially one of the three lords who greeted him. In contrast, when Sun Bin arrived, all three lords came to welcome him at once.
This was not for any other reason but because of the conspiracy from back then; Sun Ancestor had strongly opposed the plot against Lian Yun. Just based on this point alone, the Lin Clan felt it necessary to treat him well.
Ren Woxing, the head of the Ren Family, also did not wish for Lian Yun to come to harm. However, he had not expressed his stance back then, perhaps feeling it was too late to speak up. Nonetheless, the Lin Clan still welcomed him.
Next came mainly members of the Alliance High Command, followed by some young talents.
Among them were about ten strong individuals from Lin Feiyu's generation and several from Lian Yun's cohort, primarily those who participated in the Alliance Tournament: Dong Zisun and Chen Dong, along with Beizi Beiqilin. The two dark horses, Hu Shuang and Zhuang Wu, were also present, as well as talented women like Diao Chan and Yin Ruoxue whom they had met upon their return.
Some were scions of prominent families but had not brought their elders along. Their collective presence brought a youthful energy; after all, most attendees were leaders of various factions. Their words and actions were restrained—partly out of fear of displeasing the Lin family and partly due to concerns about attracting unnecessary hostility.
In short, there were too many considerations that made the atmosphere somewhat heavy.
Lin Feiyu naturally hosted his own group while Lian Yun's cohort took the initiative to approach him.
Sun Chendong maintained his gentlemanly demeanor; he was quite handsome and remarked with admiration, "Lian brother, is it true that there are such great opportunities in Yin Yang City?"
"Opportunities coexist with crises," Lian Yun replied in a calm tone without nodding or shaking his head. It wasn't that he felt differently about the younger generation; he simply didn't want his attitude to influence their independent judgment.
"Hey~~ just how strong are you now? Are you brave enough to venture into Evil Spirit City?" Hu Shuang asked curiously as she playfully patted Lian Yun on the shoulder.
This carefree action startled quite a few people. After all, Lian Yun's Ghost Slave possessed strength that none of the Monarchs present could rival—not to mention Lian Yun himself.
This was simply a situation where there was no distinction between high and low, as if respect had been thrown out the window. It was hard to tell whether Hu Shuang was overly naive or just lacking in common sense.
However, Lian Yun had a certain fondness for this eccentric woman. With a slight smile, he said, "I was just planning to take some time to visit a few cities."
His demeanor was relaxed, and his tone carried an indescribable confidence and strength.
Was Evil Spirit City a place for casual visits? One must understand that it was a location that even the Demon Realm would hesitate to enter lightly.
Hu Shuang shot Lian Yun an annoyed glance, yet her eyes betrayed a hint of longing.
The stern-faced North Qilin bowed slightly to Lian Yun, expressing gratitude for the guidance he had received three years ago. There was a glimmer of admiration and yearning in his gaze.
Though they were peers, Lian Yun's unique talents were matched by his relentless efforts in growth and ability.
Now considered the strongest in the alliance, he bore no air of superiority. His presence was both lofty as the clouds and grounded like the mountains.
The Sword God has arrived~~
The Eastern Family has arrived~~
Sword God Dongfang Yi belonged to the Eastern Family, yet he was summoned alone due to his nearly unparalleled status.
A colorful figure burst through the door, swirling dramatically before the seat of honor to form a character for longevity. Following this display, a hearty voice rang out: "Haha! Almost forgot; thankfully I’m not late."
"Nephew Dongfang Yi pays respects to Matriarch, wishing Matriarch blessings as vast as the Eastern Sea and longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountain."
Although some unwanted members of the Alliance High Command had arrived, it did not dampen Grandma's good mood. The elderly woman frowned slightly and remarked, "Almost forgot?"
Dongfang Yi, along with Lin Nan and Lin Feiyan, were considered close friends. If it hadn't been for the ordinary Lian Cheng intervening back then, Dongfang Yi might have become Grandma's son-in-law, which would have naturally made their relationship very amicable.
So Grandma made a harmless joke.
At this moment, Dongfang Yi appeared at the entrance, accompanied by a nonchalant Spirit and Eastern Sword One.
The Spirit was none other than Eastern Family Ancestor Dongfang Su, a historical figure known for his flamboyant personality and indulgent nature, yet possessing genuine abilities.
Dongfang Su walked in with a swagger, and upon seeing Grandma, his eyes lit up. He shook his head and said, "Tsk tsk tsk~ If Lin Jin were to come back to life, he might think you found a new love and had a charming daughter!"
His words were quite unrestrained.
However, Grandma seemed very familiar with Dongfang Su and didn't mind his remarks. She casually replied, "Hehe!"
That smile from the beauty was extremely rare for someone of the older generation, leaving many captivated yet dumbfounded.
Dongfang Su was momentarily taken aback, then with a hint of confusion asked, "Girl, you seem to be in such a good mood today. Is it because of the Birthday Banquet or the return of Cloud Child?"
"Old man, why are you worrying about that? Just take your seat."
The speaker was careless, but the listeners were attentive, and the guests around began to show thoughtful expressions.
(End of Chapter)
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