Chapter 17

Yang Dingtian smiled and said, "Are there any other grand events?"

Seeing Yang Dingtian take the initiative to ask, the elegant wanderer quickly composed himself and said with a dignified manner, "The second event is something that concerns the whole world, and that is the matter of the Eastern Nirvana Sect Master..."

At this point, the elegant wanderer bowed reverently toward the east, filled with admiration and respect for Eastern Nirvana.

"Has the Eastern Nirvana Sect Master ended his ten-year seclusion, and will he emerge to allow the world to revere his holy visage?" The elegant wanderer said with a look of longing. "Ten years ago, the Eastern Sect Master was already the best in the world, unmatched by anyone, yet he still secluded himself. When he emerges, he will truly transcend the void and ascend to immortality, not only the greatest expert in the world but the greatest in history."

Although the wanderer was fond of boasting, Yang Dingtian could tell that his admiration and respect for Eastern Nirvana were genuine. Even when mentioning Eastern Nirvana, everyone in the carriage held their breath.

"What about the third event?" Yang Dingtian asked.

"The third major event, of course, is the battle between the Cloud Peak City Lord and the Yin-Yang Sect Master," the elegant wanderer said.

Yang Dingtian was surprised and said, "Is the Ximen City Lord going to fight the Yin-Yang Sect?"

"Look at how crude you are, saying 'fighting.'" The elegant wanderer rolled his eyes at Yang Dingtian. "Do you know the Ximen Wuyuan, the City Lord of Cloud Peak City?"

Yang Dingtian replied, "I know a little."

"It's normal to know him. The Ximen City Lord is a master of the world, renowned far and wide," the elegant wanderer said. "But the connection between Cloud Peak City and the Yin-Yang Sect is something that you, a rootless wanderer, wouldn't know. Four hundred years ago, the Yin-Yang Sect had two unparalleled geniuses, Yang Yunxiao and Leng Wuyan. Yang Yunxiao was fierce like fire, and Leng Wuyan was cold like ice, one yin and one yang, invincible in the world."

"Neither would yield to the other, and both wanted to inherit the position of Sect Master. After their master died, they fought each other. Yang Yunxiao lost by a half-move and, unwilling to stay under Leng Wuyan, left the Yin-Yang Sect and founded Cloud Peak City, declaring himself the true successor of the Yin-Yang Sect and vowing to one day replace it."

"In just ten years, Cloud Peak City became incredibly powerful, surpassing the other two sects. However, because it was founded by a traitor of the Yin-Yang Sect, it was not respected by the world and was even despised. Every ten years, the City Lord of Cloud Peak City would challenge the Yin-Yang Sect, always losing by a half-move. After the third defeat, he was so angry and frustrated that he forcibly refined his body, causing it to burst and die. A great hero thus died prematurely."

"After Yang Yunxiao's death, Cloud Peak City declined generation by generation. But every ten years, the City Lord of Cloud Peak City would go to the Yin-Yang Sect to pay respects and challenge the Sect Master to reclaim the rightful position. At first, it was interesting, but later, Cloud Peak City became weaker, and the Yin-Yang Sect became stronger. After several decades, the City Lord of Cloud Peak City couldn't even defeat the third-generation disciples of the Yin-Yang Sect, becoming a laughingstock. Even later, each generation of City Lords would think of surrendering and returning to their roots, willing to be a branch of the Yin-Yang Sect rather than remain a wandering ghost."

"The Yin-Yang Sect is so proud that even if the City Lord of Cloud Peak City knelt to surrender, it would only bring him humiliation. So every ten years, on the day of the Yin-Yang Sect's grand ceremony, it is the day of humiliation for the City Lord of Cloud Peak City," the elegant wanderer said with a disdainful smile.

Yang Dingtian immediately recalled what Ximen Wuyuan had said, that coming to the Yin-Yang Sect was just a routine every ten years, and each time he would be humiliated. At the time, Yang Dingtian didn't feel it, but now he felt a pang of sympathy for Ximen Wuyuan.

"But twenty years ago, a decision by the former City Lord of Cloud Peak City, Yang Lie, completely changed the fate of Cloud Peak City. He decided not to let his own son inherit the position of City Lord but, despite opposition, chose the son-in-law, Ximen Wuyuan, to be the new City Lord of Cloud Peak City," the elegant wanderer said. "A son-in-law, the least promising person would become a son-in-law. But it was precisely this wise decision by Yang Lie that revitalized Cloud Peak City, making it renowned once again."

"Ximen Wuyuan, a genius of the world, became a powerful expert in his forties, defeating the enemies who bullied Cloud Peak City, making the martial arts sects within a thousand miles tremble in fear. In just ten years, he made Cloud Peak City a dominant force, feared and respected by all. Ximen Wuyuan's prowess was unmatched, a once-in-a-century talent. If things continued, he would eventually dethrone the Yin-Yang Sect Master and reclaim the position of Sect Master that had been lost for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, his luck was too poor, and he encountered the once-in-a-millennium grandmaster, Eastern Nirvana. Ten years ago, the City Lord of Cloud Peak City, Ximen Wuyuan, challenged Eastern Nirvana at the Yin-Yang Sect and lost by a single move!"

"After his defeat, Ximen Wuyuan returned to Cloud Peak City and practiced day and night, his cultivation reaching new heights. Meanwhile, the Yin-Yang Sect Master, Eastern Nirvana, secluded himself for ten years. So this battle will be a peak battle, watched by the whole world," the elegant wanderer sighed.

Everyone in the carriage was filled with anticipation for this earth-shattering battle. Only Yang Dingtian knew that this battle would never happen, as his master, Eastern Nirvana, had been completely destroyed.

He never imagined that the two greatest grandmasters in the world were so closely related to the two people he cared about most in the world. Yang Dingtian couldn't help but sigh.

For a moment, the carriage was silent, everyone immersed in thoughts of the two grandmasters. The red-clothed girl beside him couldn't help but glance at Yang Dingtian and whispered, "Move over a bit, it's uncomfortable like this."

"Sure, okay!" Yang Dingtian smiled and moved closer to the girl, but still didn't touch her vibrant body.

The girl gently twisted her waist to give Yang Dingtian more space, but her hip accidentally touched his body, causing her to tremble as if electrocuted, her ears turning red.

Yang Dingtian felt a soft, smooth, and elastic sensation, his face turning red as well, not knowing what to say.

The elegant wanderer, seeing this, became even more jealous and said to the old man, "Old man, your daughter is thinking of a man. You might have to get another son-in-law soon."

The red-clothed girl was furious and said, "You, you're talking nonsense..."

Yang Dingtian's face turned cold and said, "Brother Qin, I respect you as a member of a prestigious family, so I treat you with respect. Joking about me is fine, but don't involve this young lady. I am a rough man and don't care about my reputation, but this young lady is pure and her reputation cannot be tarnished. As a member of a prestigious family, you should have a broad mind, so please apologize to this young lady."

The elegant wanderer, feeling the pressure from Yang Dingtian, wanted to get angry but couldn't, and awkwardly laughed, "It's my fault, I shouldn't have made that joke."

Yang Dingtian said half-seriously, half-jokingly, "Brother Qin, you truly live up to your reputation as a member of a prestigious family, with a broad and open mind."

The red-clothed girl's eyes were like water, looking at Yang Dingtian with a shy and gentle expression, and whispered, "Thank you."

The old man didn't seem angry, just smiled and said, "No problem, no problem, a rustic girl from the countryside, making everyone laugh, making everyone laugh..."

Seeing the awkward atmosphere in the carriage, Yang Dingtian said, "Brother Qin, tell us about any other major events, to broaden our horizons."

The elegant wanderer hesitated for a moment, then said with a mysterious look, "The next thing I'm about to say isn't a major event, but a secret. But I really can't say it, it's too confidential, I can't say it, I can't say it..."

While saying he couldn't say it, he kept looking at Yang Dingtian and the others, waiting for them to ask.

Yang Dingtian said, "If you can't say it, then we won't force you, Brother Qin."

The elegant wanderer, feeling extremely uncomfortable, couldn't resist and said with a strange smile, "If I tell you, you mustn't tell anyone, or I'll be in big trouble. It's about Miss Eastern's marriage."

Yang Dingtian's face changed slightly. Was Eastern Bingling getting engaged?

"Is Eastern Bingling getting engaged to a man?" Yang Dingtian asked.

"Not exactly, not exactly..." The elegant wanderer shook his head, then looked around as if someone might be listening, and whispered, "The Xuantian Sect Master, Zhu Qing, brought his son, Zhu Hongxue, to the Yin-Yang Sect. On the surface, it's to participate in the grand ceremony, but in reality, it's to propose marriage. The Xuantian Sect wants to form an alliance with the Yin-Yang Sect."

Yang Dingtian's forehead muscles twitched, and he asked, "What's Zhu Hongxue like?"

The elegant wanderer, filled with jealousy, disappointment, and a bit of admiration, said, "The greatest young expert in the world, the most handsome man in the world, the heir to the greatest prestigious family, what more could you want?"

Yang Dingtian recalled the might of the Xuantian Sect on the sea and, according to the wanderer, Eastern Bingling was the most beautiful woman in the world, and Zhu Hongxue was the most handsome man, both from prestigious families, making them a perfect match.

"But it won't be easy for Zhu Hongxue to succeed," the elegant wanderer said. "The Yin-Yang Sect disciple, Leng Ao, is also in love with Miss Eastern. In terms of background, he is no less than Zhu Hongxue. His ancestors were Yin-Yang Sect Masters for generations, and he is the nineteenth-generation direct descendant of Sect Master Leng Wuyan. In terms of appearance, he is not inferior to Zhu Hongxue. In terms of cultivation, he is not inferior to Zhu Hongxue and is the widely recognized next Sect Master of the Yin-Yang Sect. Moreover, he grew up with Miss Eastern, making him a more formidable competitor than Zhu Hongxue."

"So, it won't be easy for Zhu Hongxue to win Miss Eastern's heart," the elegant wanderer said.

Yang Dingtian felt uncomfortable but nodded, losing interest in further conversation.

The elegant wanderer continued to boast about how many people he knew in the Yin-Yang Sect, even calling Leng Ao his senior, and how the Qin family of the northwest valued him highly. Yang Dingtian listened politely but didn't pay much attention.

After the carriage had been traveling for two hours...

"Stop, stop..." The elegant wanderer suddenly shouted to stop the carriage and said to Yang Dingtian, "Brother, we hit it off at first sight. If you have any trouble, come to the Qin family in the northwest!"

Then, he hurriedly got off the carriage.

Yang Dingtian asked, puzzled, "Have we already arrived at the Yin-Yang Sect?"