Chapter 14: Post-war assessment

In one of the most luxurious rooms in the city.

Ling Yuan stood facing a man approaching his late twenties.

The man had a good appearance, a slender face paired with a good height and light brown hair put on long. In Yellow-Town he was a well-known person, his name was Ling Tian. And he was the Patriarch of the Ling Clan of Yellow-Town as well as Ling Yuan's uncle.

At 26 years old Ling Tian whose culture was reaching the peak of spiritual forming had chosen to leave Black-Sun-Sect for a more peaceful life in Yellow-Town thus becoming the patriarch of the Ling clan branch.

Although he affirmed it publicly as a decision made due to his lazy nature. Ling Yuan knew it was not. The day his uncle had been hurt by his fault still marked his mind. It had only been a little less than two years. but since by then, the culture of Ling Tian which was about to break into the spiritual realm had made no progress.

Ling Yuan could not help but display some guilt towards his uncle. He who was hailed as a prodigy even in the Black-Sun sect had ended up being relegated to the head of a secondary branch.

In front of his uncle, Ling Yuan, playful and teasing, gave way to another disciplined and serious one, responding as best as possible to any of his requests.

"I already told you to stop looking at me with that depressed look! "

Scratching the budding beard on his chin, the man who looked thoughtful until then suddenly laughed.

"Well that sounds like the death knell for the Xiao clan. The family does not have a branch outside Yellow-town. Unlike our clan or even the Ku, none of their members has ever held a meaningful position in any of the four great sects. Even if he sends someone to deal with the situation, he might have a hard time getting up. Basically, it was just a minor clan that was far too impulsive and presumptuous. "

It has been four days since Seis, Kazu, and Ling Yuan attacked the Xiao clan. The news had quickly circulated. Deprived of their elders, the younger generation of the clan was quickly disintegrated.

Many had joined close relatives while some remained with the clan. But the structure was gone and it looked more like juvenile gatherings, that a clan. Xiao Lin, who over the years created many conflicts with mortals. And who, despite his former status, did not have the support of any of his peers seeing in him the cause of the collapse of the clan, was beaten daily. Soon it was clear he couldn't stand this life. And quickly he was found hanged.

"Either way, you were really lucky to be able to witness all of this. Did you say that child, Seis? Had display a culture at the level of the sovereign realm. "

Ling Yuan nodded vehemently.

"As absurd as it sounds, I saw it with my own eyes. Although many other witnesses did not have a chance to escape. "

"Um, every Essentialist has to practice since physical molding. To reach such a level at such a young age ... "

"Come to think of it. Isn't there a way for a more experienced practitioner to disguise himself as a child? This could explain all. "

"I can't say for sure but I never heard of it. Either way, I don't think that's the case. "

"What do you mean, uncle? "

"I just remember a chat I had with Yang Zhong. It was two years after he left Yellow-town. At that time I was still in Black-Sun. "

"Kazu's grandfather? Rumors say that Seis has been strangely concerned with Kazu since she was seen appearing. It is surely related! What did he tell you? "

"He asked me for advice. "

" Advice... ? "

"I met an extraordinary child with a difficult circumstance but I don't think I have enough, even putting my poor life on the line to help him. That's what he said. "

" You think that ? "

"At the time I thought careless that this was a disguised way to tell me about Kazu. I advised him to put it all on the table because that's what I would if it was you or Shangyue. But now I wonder if he wasn't referring to Seis. "

"People he didn't think he could match against ...? Yang Zhong is an Essentialist in the Heavenly Realm!" What kind of enemy could make him say such things? "

"The news is yet to spread to Yellow Town. But Yang Zhong is dead. If all of this has something to do with Seis' past. Such a culture in her doesn't seem so amazing anymore. "

Ling Yuan's gaze was lost in space.

[People capable of killing an essentialist in the heavenly realm ... Who is Seis? I heard that since arriving she has taken great care of Kazu. Would that be a way of thanking Yang Zhong? This explains why such a powerful essentialist joined Yellow-town. I wonder what is behind this story.]

Within the small town of Yellow-town the destruction of one of the main clan had naturally caused its turmoil. If mortals rejoiced, celebrating the event with many festivals. In the Ku clan the expressions were more mixed.

Perched on a platform a short, shaggy black-haired man was giving a lecture. It was none other than Ku Ping Er, father of Ku Kai and head of the Ku clan.

Since the sound of what was happening had reached the Ku. The place had been the place of much uproar. In this world, the strongest Essentialists would look for more resources to continue to improve. While the weakest were content with the rest.

Globally, Yellow-town was its in the lowest scale. So much so that outside the members of the major sects in the region. It was extremely rare to see a practitioner there who could threaten the large clans. And even less one capable of eliminating them without the slightest effort.

Ku Chen who had been duly interrogated had to report to the clan everything he knew about Seis.

After a few days of interrogation seeing the ineffectiveness of the method, he was finally let free although carefully watched. However the Ku clan were doomed to be disappointed during this week, Ku Chen had not appeared before Seis once.

Watching his father's lecture, Ku Kai bit his lip so hard that blood ran out.

[Damn… All of that, for nothing, this training I went through in order to get my revenge. My entry into Black-Sun grew back as I watched the others leave year after year. It was just suicide. Xiao Lin dead like that, the most remarkable member of the young generation of Yellow-town. And with him the Xiao clan… so the girl who accompanied Kazu was so strong. How come a girl like that wastes her time with him… She said Kazu would take care of me]

A slight worry seized Ku Kai.

If he had been told such a thing in the past. He wouldn't pay attention. But with the help of Seis. He had no idea what transformation Kazu was going through.

"That bastard, lucky! I must redouble my efforts! "

At the hill that had become their training site, Seis found Kazu frantically swinging his sword.

"Where is Ku Chen?" "

"With what can pass, he said he didn't have the mind to practice. "

"Looks like it doesn't seem to be stopping you. "

Kazu looked momentarily thoughtful.

"Me, what is happening motivates me even more to progress. "

No sound left the lips of the young girl who just stared at Kazu. After a while the silence was broken by the latter.

"Seis? "

A slight change of expression in Seis seemed to invite Kazu to formulate his question.

"You haven't known him for so long but you and the manager seemed close." And with what you did next it seems obvious. You're sure you want to do this at a time like this. "

"There is only a little more than a month left before the cult recruitment. If you want to be sure of joining Black-Sun we can't afford to waste time. "

" I know but... "

"As long as you need my help." You will find me here to help you. "

Kazu smirked before sighing.

"Now I feel even more guilty. "

"No, I'm the only one responsible for all this story. Manager Mo died through me. "

"What are you saying ? It's wrong ! "

"It was because of my cultivation techniques that he became the target of the Xiao clan. I could easily have eliminated them before, but I did nothing. Without me he would have just lost his store but would still be alive. "

"You used to say that, even about Grandpa ... Seis, you don't have a duty to ensure everyone's safety! I too feel responsible. If I were stronger you wouldn't have to take it all in charge. "

"You often talk about your desire for a greater culture. But you know Kazu. Essentialists are not Gods. Although some like to think so. Our longevity is greater and our strength too. But we too have our limits. You have already seen this many times. Even when we have an important culture. There are just enemies and even bigger hassles standing in our way. "

"Seis ..."

Kazu's expression firmed as he faced a flawless destination.

"In this case it's easy. I just need to get even stronger. "

It was Seis' turn to smile.

"Let's all do, so that one day it will indeed be the case !"