Chapter 62

After the incident at Drunken Country Tower, last night's assassination once again became the focus of Giant Elephant City. Under the deliberate orchestration of the Tang family, the event's blame was directly pointed at Giant Elephant Academy. To express their anger, the Tang family began frequent activities, recalling all the Flame Lions they had kept outside to the Tang residence. The four executioners, Tang Jun, Tang Ba, Tang Qing, and Tang Hao, appeared one after another, and a large number of guards began to flex their muscles, presenting a posture ready to demand an explanation from Giant Elephant Academy.

Given Tang Yan's recent display of strength, no one dared to underestimate him anymore. The 'Fierce Burst Technique,' a symbol of the Tang family's patriarch, appeared on his body, and it was quietly spread by enthusiasts that he would be the future heir of the Tang family.

His status soared!

In other words, the Tang family really might seek an explanation for Tang Yan!

Feeling the clear killing intent emanating from the Tang family, the Yang family, which was preparing to come and demand an explanation, temporarily maintained restraint.

Dong Leiming had to come forward to defend himself, stating that he would not resort to such despicable means. However, with the Tang family's aggressive momentum, his defense did not have a significant effect.

Under Tang Yan's coercion, Pang Hai and Ren Lingfeng began to loudly call for Dong Leiming to accept the consequences of his bet and hand over the Golden Elephant Technique. If he could not, this assassination might be his doing.

Three days later, Giant Elephant Academy was pushed to the center of public opinion, with all the comments targeting Dong Leiming. Forced by the situation, the vice-principal of Giant Elephant Academy personally visited the Tang family, first proposing to replace the Golden Elephant Technique with other martial arts or medicinal herbs, and even allowing Tang Yan to personally select items from the academy's treasure pavilion. However, all these were firmly rejected.

After several rounds of negotiations, the vice-principal finally agreed to hand over the Golden Elephant Technique, but not in its entirety. He firmly stated that the Golden Elephant Technique was the foundation of Giant Elephant Academy and could not be entirely surrendered. If the Tang family insisted on demanding it, they would rather break ties and not give it up.

In the end, both sides reached an agreement: Giant Elephant Academy would deliver a simplified version of the Golden Elephant Technique to Tang Yan, which only included the 'Golden Elephant Body Protection' section!

After being personally inspected by Tang Yan for any hidden dangers, Tang Yan finally obtained the desired body-strengthening martial art!

In the indoor training ground of the Tang family.

Tang Yan entered a closed training session again. He did not rush to practice the Golden Elephant Technique but instead focused on familiarizing himself with the ancient war saber, repeatedly swinging and trying to adapt to it, hoping to quickly master the two-hit technique with this heavy weapon!

The impact force brought by its weight, combined with the doubled impact, made Tang Yan confident that the power would significantly increase!

After sleeping for two days, the little black dog woke up, its small eyes becoming more lively, and it no longer trembled in fear. It often lay in a corner of the training ground, blinking and observing Tang Yan intently.

Sometimes, Tang Yan would feed it, and the little guy would not resist, happily accepting the food.

A hum! Spiritual energy surged, and green fire filled the ancient war saber, producing a very subtle low hum that echoed in the empty training ground.

This was a strange phenomenon that Tang Yan had discovered unexpectedly in recent days. Normally, this war saber was only heavy with no other special qualities. However, once covered by the Green Fire of the Netherworld, it would produce a resonant response, which became clearer with more infusions.

Just like now, a desolate and ancient aura was spreading through his body from his wrist, stirring up a resolute fighting spirit in his heart.

Tang Yan closed his eyes and focused, carefully sensing it.

This feeling was very peculiar, as if... it had a life of its own!

Tang Yan stimulated his spiritual energy, intensifying the Green Fire of the Netherworld. The hum continued to echo, and the fighting spirit grew stronger, as if a voice was calling to him.

Thump thump! Du Yang knocked and entered, still with his lazy demeanor: "I have two pieces of news for you, one good and one interesting."

"Hmm? Tell me the good news first." Tang Yan dispersed the Green Fire of the Netherworld and examined the natural fine patterns on the ancient war saber.

"The good news is that I have fully refined the spirit source liquid you gave me. Now... I am a Second Rank Martial Spirit!"

Tang Yan smiled: "Congratulations. It seems I need to step up my efforts too."

"I feel like you're not in a hurry to improve your strength." Du Yang had always been puzzled by this. If it were him, he would constantly kill and refine, absorbing enough spirit source liquid to grow rapidly in a short time.

"I want strength, not just a rank. I will consolidate my foundation before moving forward." Tang Yan took out a jade bottle from his chest and casually threw it to Du Yang: "This is the last one. It should help you consolidate your new rank."

This drop of spirit source liquid contained energy equivalent to a Second Rank Martial Spirit, which was not very useful to him but could help Du Yang consolidate his new rank.

Du Yang caught it without hesitation: "Do I need to say thank you?"

"Up to you, but there's something I need to remind you. These spirit source liquids contain some malevolent energy. I don't recommend using too much, as I'm not sure what negative effects it might have on you."

"We'll deal with it when the time comes." Du Yang preferred to pay a price in the future rather than struggle to grow slowly. Besides, who knew what the future would bring?

"What's the second piece of news?"

Du Yang put away the jade bottle and said: "Remember Chishen? There's news! They crossed the Northern Wasteland, reached the western border, and were preparing to enter the Illusion Forest via a detour. However, they were intercepted by dozens of mercenary groups at the border and had no choice but to enter the Ruined City Cemetery."

"What's the Ruined City Cemetery?"

"You don't know? I wonder if you're really from the Great Zhou Empire. Between the Great Zhou Empire and the western Delos Empire, there is a non-military occupied area. It used to belong to the Delos Empire and was a chaotic urban settlement. It is very large, almost occupying half of the northwest border, and borders the Illusion Forest. For a time, it became a paradise for mercenaries. Later, it was occupied by the Great Zhou Empire, and then reclaimed by the Delos Empire. After several back-and-forth battles, it eventually became a non-occupied area, not belonging to any country, but it often becomes the main battlefield during imperial wars."

Tang Yan was speechless again, having no memory of such an important area.

Du Yang continued: "It is called the Ruined City Cemetery or the Ancient City. It consists of over twenty large and small abandoned towns, stretching continuously. After nearly a century of military destruction, it is in ruins. Due to its proximity to the Illusion Forest, it is often frequented by beast monsters. The complex terrain of the Ancient City is very suitable for hiding. Over the years, many wanted criminals from both countries have escaped into the Illusion Forest through there and disappeared without a trace."

"Your point is... Chishen is still on the run? Not yet caught?"

"That's why I'm here. This news has caused a sensation. Mercenaries who were previously hesitant to act within the empire due to fear of military intervention are now free to act. As long as they can get something there, they might rush into the Illusion Forest and avoid outside scrutiny."

An even bigger sensation is that the items stolen by the Chishen raiders have been confirmed to be a killing weapon from ancient times, capable of slaying countless Martial Respects and even Martial Saints, making it a world-class killing weapon!"

"Slaying Martial Respects and Martial Saints?" Tang Yan was startled.

Du Yang's eyes burned with excitement, his laziness replaced by excitement: "After the news spread, not only the three major empires in the south were shaken, but many holy lands and super empires in Central Plains also sent their strong forces. The 'Earth Splendor' auction house could no longer remain calm and sent a large number of strong forces to the Ruined City Cemetery. The third prince set out last night, leading the royal guard ahead of time."

Tang Yan was somewhat excited but quickly regained his composure: "Let them go. Why should we go? To抢Chishen's loot? Don't daydream! Once chaos breaks out, we won't even have a place to run."

"I heard that nearly a thousand mercenary groups and a large number of noble strong forces have gathered in the Ruined City Cemetery. There are no constraints there; it's an unregulated area. Imagine so many forces gathered together—will they peacefully search on their own? Definitely not! It will be extremely chaotic, beyond imagination."

Tang Yan looked up at Du Yang, finally understanding what he meant. "Are you crazy?!"

"We are very weak, but being weak has its advantages. As long as we don't interfere with them, no one will pay attention to us two small fry. We can..." Du Yang's eyes sparkled with excitement.

Tang Yan frowned, silent for a long time: "Has the Tang family sent people?"

"Three! Tang Ba, Tang Qing, and Tang Hao, the three executioners, three Great Martial Kings, set out this morning. I heard that Old Master Tang intended to send Tang Jun as well, but considering the tense atmosphere in Giant Elephant City recently, he only sent Tang Ba and the others."

Tang Yan got up and paced back and forth, wavering. Indeed, he was somewhat tempted! In his previous life, he had a strong desire for adventure and madness. After coming to this world, he had become more restrained. With Du Yang's suggestion, it felt like he was back to his old self.

Du Yang stared intently at Tang Yan, waiting for his decision.

After a long time, Tang Yan stopped: "Do you know the way?"

"I have already prepared a map."

"Call Alinda, get in disguise, and leave the city!" Tang Yan snapped his fingers, and the little black dog, which had been in the corner a moment ago, darted over and landed steadily on his shoulder.

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