"How old are you?" Grand Elder Yang Yan asked.
"Still half a month away from twenty," Yang Dingtian replied.
"Haha, you still have the face to say that?"
Tang Bozhao sneered, "You're already twenty years old, but you're not even a novice warrior. What qualifications do you have to be a disciple of Cloud Sky City? You've already been expelled."
Yang Yan said, "Cloud Sky City holds an elimination tournament every day. Every disciple who has just reached twenty years of age has to participate.
The last ten will all be eliminated and expelled from Cloud Sky City.
Do you know what level the last ten was in last year's elimination tournament? "
"Please enlighten me," Yang Dingtian said.
"He was a Six Star Xuan Martial Artist, sixteen stars higher than you," Yang Yan said with a hint of mockery, "Even he was expelled from Cloud Sky City, let alone you?"
With that, Yang Yan continued to walk outside and said, "Cloud Sky City doesn't take in idle people. Leave immediately before it gets dark!"
Yang Peipei finally could not hold back and shouted, "Yang Yan, you old fool, you're going too far."
She pulled out her sword and pointed it at Yang Yan's back.
"Yang Peipei, are you rebelling?" Yang Yan said coldly, "Then I don't mind cleaning the house."
Yang Yan slowly raised the staff in his hand.
Tang Bozhao and the Second Elder pulled out their swords as well.
Ximen Lie pulled out his greatsword. Yanyan also pulled out her sword.
"Grand Elder Yang Yan, don't go too far. We've already compromised a lot. We must let Yang Dingtian become a candidate for the City Lord and participate in the tournament tomorrow," Ximen Lie said resolutely.
"Or else?" Yang Yan said indifferently.
"Or else, blood will splatter the hall," Ximen Lie said coldly.
"Good!" Yang Yan said coldly, "Then let's talk with our swords …"
"Swoosh swoosh swoosh …" Yang Yan's remaining three people also pulled out their weapons.
The battle was on the verge of breaking out.
Yang Yan's side had five experts. Yang Dingtian's side only had two experts, Ximen Lie and Yang Peipei. They were at an absolute disadvantage.
There was still one person who remained neutral and did not say anything.
He was Ximen Ju.
His face was ordinary, but his skin was fairer and more delicate than a woman's.
His entire face was ordinary, but his eyes were long and narrow. His gaze was like water, even more moving than a woman's eyes.
He was thirty-three years old this year and was in charge of Cloud Sky City's internal affairs. Along with Ximen Lie, he was Ximen Wuya's right-hand man and was one of the most powerful people in Cloud Sky City.
"Second Brother, what are you waiting for?
Are you going to let the Yang Family bully foster father's family like this? "Ximen Lie roared towards Ximen Ju.
Ximen Ju hesitated for a moment before drawing his sword as well.
Immediately, Ximen Lie's expression relaxed.
He knew how formidable Ximen Ju was. Even though the other side had five people and they only had three experts on their side and were in a disadvantageous position, they might still be able to put up a fight.
However, what happened next stunned Ximen Lie, Ximen Yanyan, and the others.
Because after Ximen Ju drew his sword, he directly stood on Great Elder Yang Yan's side, confronting Yang Dingtian's side as enemies.
Even Great Elder Yang Yan's side revealed an astonished expression. They didn't expect Ximen Ju to stand on their side.
Previously, Ximen Ju obeyed Ximen Wuya's orders and made things difficult for Yang Yan and the others. They were completely hostile towards each other.
They didn't expect that once Ximen Wuya got into trouble, Ximen Ju would immediately switch sides.
Ximen Lie couldn't believe it and raged, "Second Brother, your conscience has been eaten by a dog.
Don't forget who picked you up, who raised you, who taught you martial arts, who thought highly of you and made you the Chief Steward of Cloud Sky City, second only to one person.
Is this how you repay foster father's kindness? "
Ximen Ju said indifferently, "Boss, I am doing this for the future of Cloud Sky City."
"Ximen Ju, you ungrateful bastard. You will definitely be struck by lightning and die without a burial ground," Ximen Lie roared.
"Da Lie, why are you talking to this bastard?" Yang Peipei said angrily, "Just fight with your life on the line!"
"Yes, Godmother," Ximen Lie said angrily.
"Very good …" Great Elder Yang Yan sneered. His eyes revealed an extremely dangerous light.
Because of Ximen Ju's participation, his side had an absolute advantage. Instantly, his heart was filled with killing intent.
If he could take this opportunity to kill Ximen Lie, Yang Peipei, Yang Dingtian, and the others, then everything would be settled once and for all. The Yang Clan would once again regain control of Cloud Sky City.
"Remember, you are the ones who rebelled. Don't blame me," Yang Yan said coldly.
Then, an incomparably powerful Xuan Qi slowly condensed on the staff. Instantly, the jet-black staff became as red as blood.
"Do it, don't show mercy!" Yang Yan ordered.
A great battle was about to break out.
Yang Peipei, Ximen Wuya, and Yanyan were instantly in danger of being killed.
"Wait!"
Yang Dingtian jumped in between the two parties and stared at Yang Yan. "Great Elder, why are you so anxious? Am I not yet 20 years old?
Isn't there still half a month left?
If I defeat the tenth from the bottom in the annual elimination tournament, will I have the qualifications to become a disciple of Cloud Sky City? Will I have the qualifications to be a candidate for the City Lord position and participate in the grand tournament next winter to fight for the position of City Lord? "
"Of course!"
Yang Yan sneered. "The elimination tournament will be held in half a month. As long as you can break through to become a Six Star Mystic Martial Artist within these fifteen days, you can become a disciple of Cloud Sky City."
"Alright, it's a deal," Yang Dingtian said. "Within fifteen days, I will rise sixteen levels and become a Six Star Mystic Martial Artist or above.
Otherwise, I will be expelled from Cloud Sky City. "
"Yang Dingtian, you're crazy," Ximen Yanyan said in shock.
Yang Dingtian was indeed crazy. It was absolutely impossible to break through from an Enlightener to a Six Star Mystic Martial Artist in fifteen days. In the past thousand years, no one had been able to do it. Even a top genius would need half a year.
"Alright, it's a deal," Yang Yan said coldly. "In fifteen days, the elimination tournament will be held.
If you can't break through to become a Six Star Mystic Martial Artist and defeat the tenth from the bottom, you will be immediately expelled from Cloud Sky City.
Furthermore, you will no longer have the qualifications to marry Ximen Yanyan.
If you agree, I will issue a military order.
Otherwise, I will start a massacre and clean up the mess for Cloud Sky City. "
"Old thief Yang Yan, you're shameless," Yanyan said angrily.
Yang Dingtian took out a pen and paper and wrote a military order.
"Yang Dingtian, don't write it. Today, we will fight to the death with them," Ximen Yanyan said angrily. "If you are my husband, don't write it."
Yang Dingtian wrote the military order and signed his name. He bit his finger and pressed his fingerprint on it.
"Is this enough?
Great Elder Yang Yan, "Yang Dingtian said coldly as he handed over the military order.
Great Elder Yang Yan put the military order into his sleeve and said indifferently, "That's enough. You can prepare for the elimination tournament in half a month."
Then, Great Elder Yang Yan led the crowd away.
"Yang Dingtian, you're crazy."
Ximen Yanyan stepped forward and said, "That old thief Yang Yan wants to use this opportunity to kill you and then marry me to that bastard Qin Clan's young master."
"He already has the intention to kill. I can't just watch them kill you," Yang Dingtian said. "I have chosen this path. No matter how difficult it is, I have to walk it."
*****
After returning to her room, Yanyan spat out a mouthful of blood. Her face was as white as a sheet of paper.
Yang Dingtian poured a cup of water and blew on it to cool it down. He handed it to Yanyan and then patted her back. This was the first time Yang Dingtian touched her. She frowned slightly but didn't resist.
She drank a mouthful of water and then poured another cup of water. She rinsed her mouth and spat out the blood in her mouth.
"Yang Dingtian, you're crazy!" Yanyan looked at Yang Dingtian.
Yang Dingtian nodded and said, "Yes, I'm crazy!
But this is Martial Uncle Ximen's will. "
"My father's will? What do you mean?" Yanyan asked.
"I'm so weak now. How can I truly become Cloud Heaven City's Lord?"
Yang Dingtian said, "Back then, Yang Lie appointed Martial Uncle Ximen as the City Lord. After Yang Lie passed away, the Yang clansmen rebelled.
Therefore, Martial Uncle Ximen proposed a great martial arts competition, wanting to sit on the City Lord's seat in a legitimate manner.
When it came to me, although Uncle Ximen didn't say it clearly, he obviously knew that the Elder Guild would desperately oppose me. He also hoped that I could use my own strength to rightfully take the position of Cloud Sky City Lord.
He gave me the qualifications to compete for the position, the identity of the successor.
But to truly sit on that position, I have to rely on myself! "
Yang Dingtian paused and continued, "So, not only did I have to go crazy, Martial Uncle Ximen also wanted me to go crazy.
However, we didn't expect Yang Yan to be so shameless. He wanted me to break through sixteen levels in half a month and become a Meteor Xuan martial artist. "
Yanyan's beautiful eyes also revealed a crazy light. She said, "Okay, since you're crazy, then I'll be crazy with you!
You should rest early. Tomorrow morning, I'll take you to see someone. "
"Who?" Yang Dingtian asked.
"Your future teacher. She will teach you martial arts in the future. She's a very, very strong person. Someone who's not inferior to my father."
Yanyan said, "Maybe, she has a way to make you break through to a Six Star Xuan martial artist in fifteen days."
Yang Dingtian said, "Since she's so strong, why did she say that Cloud Sky City has no more Master level experts?"
"She's not a member of Cloud Sky City, but an enemy of Cloud Sky City." Yanyan said, "A life and death enemy!"
"You'll know when you see her tomorrow."
Yanyan turned and walked outside. "Rest early. If you need anything, you can call Lu-er outside."
After Yanyan left, Yang Dingtian ate a simple meal, took a bath, and then lay down to rest.
Yang Dingtian didn't sleep on Yanyan's bed. Instead, he found a mat and laid it on the floor. He directly laid down on the hard floor and slept without any blanket, even though Yanyan's blanket was soft and fragrant.
The lights went out, but Yang Dingtian couldn't sleep. He raised his head and looked at the ceiling. This was a completely unfamiliar place.
Logically speaking, this place should be Yang Dingtian's home. However, he still felt waves of loneliness and unfamiliarity.
"Fifteen days, one and a half years, five years." Yang Dingtian looked at the ceiling and muttered to himself, "Master, I'm crazy. How can I do this?"
Advance to Level 16 in fifteen days and break through from an Enlightener to a Six Star Xuan martial artist.
One and a half years later, defeat all the young disciples of Cloud Sky City and obtain the position of Cloud Sky City Lord.
Five years later, defeat the world's number one genius, the world's number one youth expert, Dongfang Bingling.
These missions, each crazier than the last, each more impossible than the last!
"Master, what should I do?" Yang Dingtian muttered to himself as he reached out and touched the location of the Flame Ring.
"Sigh!" Suddenly, an old sigh sounded in his ears.
Yang Dingtian was startled and asked, "Who is it?"
"Child …" The voice sounded again. It was very familiar. It was Dongfang Minmie's voice, but it wasn't in Yang Dingtian's ears, but in his mind.