Ximen Lie, who was like a lion king, suddenly raised his head and glared at Yang Dingtian. His gaze was like a burning flame. After looking at Yang Dingtian from head to toe, he frowned.
"Yang Dingtian, this is father's most valued adopted son, Cloud Sky City's Black Blood Cavalry's commander, big brother Yang Dingtian." Ximen Yanyan introduced Ximen Lie to Yang Dingtian.
Yang Dingtian bowed and said, "Yang Dingtian greets commander Ximen Lie."
Ximen Yanyan looked at Yang Dingtian unhappily. Why did he call him commander Ximen Lie instead of big brother?
Ximen Lie didn't say anything. Instead, he looked at Ximen Yanyan with a questioning gaze. Why did she suddenly have a husband?
"Big brother, it was father who betrothed me to him. We have already bowed to the heavens and earth and are officially husband and wife," Ximen Yanyan said.
Ximen Lie's expression changed and he asked, "Why is that?"
"Because father is already … already gone …" Ximen Yanyan said. Her small mouth was pale and bloodless.
Suddenly, Ximen Lie's body shook, and his eyes widened. He roared in a low voice, "Impossible! Didn't you say that Foster Father showed great power at sea and defeated several grandmasters in a row?!"
Ximen Yanyan lifted the curtain behind her and revealed Ximen Wuya who was sitting inside. Although his expression didn't change and he was still alive, he was no longer breathing.
"Kacha …" Ximen Lie clenched his fist and a crisp sound could be heard.
"Ao …"
Just as he was about to roar, he suddenly clenched his teeth. Then, his entire body began to twitch violently. He directly knelt on the ground. His lion-like body trembled violently, and a low roar came from his throat like an injured beast.
Looking at Ximen Lie who was convulsing in grief, Yanyan desperately clenched her teeth and didn't let herself cry. Her tears had already dried up, and now she didn't want to cry anymore.
After a few minutes, Ximen Lie raised his head. His eye sockets had already split open, and what flowed out of the corners of his eyes were not tears, but two streams of blood.
"Who is it?"
Ximen Lie opened his mouth and slowly asked. Suddenly, blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth. His snow-white teeth were already dyed red with blood. Because he had gritted his teeth too hard, his gums were already torn.
"Zhu Qingzhu, Yin-Yang school," Ximen Yanyan said.
The muscles on Ximen Lie's face suddenly twitched. His eyes emitted endless hatred as he coldly said, "I know."
"Can I trust you?
Big brother, "said Ximen Yanyan.
Ximen Lie said resolutely, "My life, my glory, my everything was bestowed upon me by my adoptive father.
For Cloud Sky City, I can give up everything, including my life. "
Yanyan Ximen said, "At the last moment, father betrothed me to Yang Dingtian and handed Cloud Sky City to Yang Dingtian. So, Yang Dingtian is the next Cloud Sky City Lord?
Are you willing to stand on his side? "
"What?" Ximen Lie was shocked as he looked at Yang Dingtian in disbelief.
He could tell at a glance that Yang Dingtian was very weak, very weak. He was so weak that it was unimaginable.
But even though he was very shocked and confused, he still didn't say a word of disdain.
"Are you willing to lead three thousand Black Blood Cavalry and pledge your loyalty to Yang Dingtian?" Yanyan Lie stared at Ximen Lie and slowly asked.
Three thousand Black Blood Cavalry was Cloud Sky City's largest armed force.
Ximen Wuya had handed this force to Ximen Lie, which showed that he was the person he trusted the most.
Ximen Lie stared at Yang Dingtian as the muscles on his face twitched. After a long while, he gritted his teeth and said, "I don't understand, but I will obey."
Yanyan Ximen loosened her clenched fists and let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Big Brother!"
"The important thing isn't me, it's the Elders Guild," Ximen Lie said.
"This matter cannot be passed by the Elders Guild. When adoptive father was here, he could make the decision. But now that he's gone, everything in Cloud Sky City is decided by the Elders Guild.
I only have one vote in the Elders Guild, Madam can have one vote, and the remaining seven votes will definitely be against it.
"So, Yang Dingtian and I not only need your support, but also your unreserved support."
Yanyan Ximen Lie said, "If it's necessary, don't hesitate to use certain methods. You have the largest military force in Cloud Sky City."
"Is Cloud Sky City going to bleed again?"
Ximen Lie was shocked and looked at Yang Dingtian. "No, he's too weak. He's really too weak. He can't carry Cloud Sky City."
"Being weak now doesn't mean he'll be weak in the future," Ximen Yanyan Lie said.
"How long do we have to wait?
Ten years? Twenty years? "
Ximen Lie said, "No one can wait. Cloud Sky City can't wait. In less than ten years, our enemies will tear Cloud Sky City into pieces and wash it with blood."
"Two years …" Yang Dingtian suddenly said, "I've just passed the initiation period. I'm not even a Novice Warrior yet.
At this time in two years, if I can defeat Ximen Yan and the others and become the number one young expert in Cloud Sky City, I'll be qualified to become the new Cloud Sky City Lord. Otherwise, I'll either die or leave Cloud Sky City and never step into it again. "
"You're crazy …" Ximen Lie said slowly. "This isn't courage or even madness. It's ignorance …"
"That's right. The ignorant are fearless."
Yang Dingtian said slowly. "However, if I'm still not a match for Ximen Yan and the others in two years, how can I fight against Dongfang Bingling in five years?"
Yanyan Lie said from the side, "Yang Dingtian was chosen by Dongfang Minmie. Then, he was chosen by my father. They trusted him without reservation."
Ximen Lie was in a dilemma. He clenched his teeth. After a long time, he punched the ground and said, "Alright, I'll give you two years.
In these two years, I'll do everything I can to support you, even if I have to pay the price with blood. "
Then, Ximen Lie stood up and walked outside. He said, "Foster Father's fame has spread far and wide. The Elders Guild led thousands of Cloud Sky City disciples to welcome him. They're only a few dozen miles away from here.
You have to be prepared. I'll go prepare too, just in case … "
After getting off the carriage, Ximen Lie rode on his horse and shouted, "Everyone, get on your horses. Full speed ahead towards Black Blood Castle."
"Yes!" All the Black Blood Knights quickly got on their horses and lined up neatly.
Ximen Yan quickly went forward and said, "Boss, please wait. I have something to say to you."
Ximen Lie turned around and stared at Ximen Yan for a while. He said plainly, "I'm in a hurry. Next time."
Ximen Yan felt the change in his attitude and quickly said, "Just for a while, Big Brother."
Ximen Lie said, "Then come with me. Follow me to the Dark Castle."
"This …" Ximen Yan hesitated. He needed to see the Elders Guild as soon as possible to express his intentions. However, he also needed Ximen Lie's support.
Before Yang Dingtian appeared, the future Cloud Sky City Lord would be born from these few foster sons.
Ximen Lie was originally the one with the highest hopes because he was the strongest. He was also the most valued and trusted by Ximen Wuya.
However, he was the first to withdraw from the competition and became the commander of the Black Blood Cavalry.
This position held the greatest power in Cloud Sky City and was the most trusted confidant of the Cloud Sky City Lord. He was second only to the Cloud Sky City Lord.
However, taking this position meant that he would forever give up the competition for the position of Cloud Sky City Lord.
Therefore, Ximen Lie became the person that many foster sons wanted to befriend the most.
This was because no matter who wanted to become the Cloud Sky City Lord, they had to obtain the support of the Black Blood Cavalry Commander.
"Alright, I haven't seen Big Brother for half a year. I miss you so much. I will follow Big Brother to the Black Blood Castle. I have many things to say to Big Brother."
Ximen Yan quickly decided that it was more important to obtain the support of the Black Blood Cavalry Commander. He rode his horse and followed Ximen Lie as they galloped towards the Black Blood Castle.
The Black Blood Castle was the Black Blood Cavalry's encampment. It was built on a dangerous mountain pass to protect Cloud Sky City.
After Ximen Yan and Ximen Lie left, Ximen Yanyan sent a confidant to the place where the thousand disciples of Cloud Sky City were to welcome them. In Ximen Wuya's name, only the Elders Guild would stay behind to welcome the City Lord. The rest would return to Cloud Sky City.
*****
More than two hours later.
A beautiful woman led six men and waited at the bridgehead of a large stone bridge. Her beautiful eyes were filled with joy and anticipation.
The thousand Cloud Sky City disciples behind them had already returned.
Ximen Yanyan and Yang Dingtian's team slowly drove to the other end of the bridge, getting closer and closer.
An elder stepped forward and bowed. "The Elders Guild of Cloud Sky City respectfully welcomes the City Lord. Congratulations on your triumphant return and awe the world."
Instantly, everyone bowed, including the beautiful woman.
The team stopped and the door of the largest carriage opened. Yanyan and Ximen Wuya slowly alighted from the carriage.
Ximen Yanyan's snow-white lips trembled as she said, "Father was severely injured and is recuperating in seclusion. He will come out in three years.
Father has ordered that my husband, Yang Dingtian, will be the successor of the Cloud Sky City Lord. "
After speaking, Yanyan gently lifted the curtain and let her mother see the silent Ximen Wuya inside.
Instantly, the beautiful woman cried out and fainted on the ground.
"Mother …" Ximen Yanyan quickly ran out.
The rest of the Elders trembled as they were shocked.
…
*****
Cloud Sky City was built on top of a mountain that was close to a thousand meters high. The mountain range stretched for dozens of miles and Cloud Sky City also stretched for dozens of miles.
Yin-Yang school was built on top of the mountain and took up half of the Immeasurable Mountain.
Cloud Sky City was built on top of the mountain range and was long and winding.
Yin-Yang school didn't have city walls. Cloud Sky City had tall and huge black city walls.
In the center of Cloud Sky City's castle.
In the huge hall, eight Elders sat on high seats and surrounded the hall.
Yang Dingtian and Ximen Yanyan stood in the center and were questioned by the Elders Guild about the entire incident.
After more than two hours of narration, every detail and every line of dialogue was recorded clearly.
In the end, Yanyan said, "My grandfather, Yang Lie, betrothed my mother to my father, Ximen Wuya, and appointed him as the new Cloud Sky City Lord.
My father betrothed me to Yang Dingtian and appointed him as the new Cloud Sky City Lord. "
Ximen Yanyan's beautiful eyes slowly scanned all the Elders present and slowly asked, "Every generation of Cloud Sky City Lords has the right to appoint a successor, right?
Therefore, Yang Dingtian becoming the new Cloud Sky City Lord is legal and reasonable, right?
If there are no objections, announce it to the world. "