Free Web NovelChapter 920: Chapter 918: Successor
Upon hearing these words, Wang Zhan looked at the Sword Spirit beside him with a confused expression.
"The leader of the Wolf Gang is actually not human? Is this information true?"
The Sword Spirit chuckled and said, "This Wolf Gang has existed in this space for many years, so I’ve heard about them. Of course, I have some understanding of their leader, and it’s likely his strength far exceeds your imagination. However..."
"You don’t need to worry about anything, as Feng Tianci is by your side. Of course, if you want to face him yourself, that’s not impossible either!"
Wang Zhan slightly squinted his eyes. He currently didn’t know to what extent Feng Tianci had recovered, but no matter what, even if Feng Tianci couldn’t return to his peak state, he’s still far beyond what Wang Zhan can contend with.
The Sword Spirit’s voice rang out again, "I think you should know better than I that if you continuously fight against someone stronger, it benefits you greatly. It can even help you enhance your power in a short time."
"But, naturally, there are certain downsides, especially when it comes at the cost of your life."
Wang Zhan snorted lightly, then his lips curled into a slight smile and he slowly said, "Don’t worry, I have a clear understanding. As long as I know that Feng Tianci is at my back, there’s no danger to my life at any time, and naturally, there’s nothing to worry about."
"I can let go and fight, but I’m quite curious, since the Wolf Gang’s leader is not human, why are all the Wolf Gang members human?"
"Also, if the Wolf Gang’s leader isn’t human, could he be a demonic beast?"
The Sword Spirit nodded heavily, then said, "This time, you are indeed correct. The leader of the Wolf Gang is indeed a demonic beast, and it’s said to be a Wolf Emperor. Many years ago, he had already entered the royal-level beast realm, and presumably, now he’s even more solidly established in that realm. So his strength is certainly not to be underestimated..."
"But I think, with Feng Tianci’s strength, he might still have the power to face him, so you don’t need to worry about anything."
Wang Zhan’s lips revealed a gentle smile; in fact, even without the Sword Spirit saying these things, his face showed no worry, because he’s confident in his heart and very clear about Feng Tianci’s strength.
Of course, most importantly, he also possesses some elixirs that could help Feng Tianci quickly return to peak condition, although those items have strong side effects. But if it really comes to an unavoidable moment, Feng Tianci would surely use them.
Thinking of these, why would Wang Zhan need to worry about anything more?
The Sword Spirit nodded and said again, "I’ve told you everything you need to hear, and as for what to do next, that’s entirely your own matter. Regardless of what decision you make, I will always stand by your side."
Upon hearing these words, Wang Zhan nodded.
There’s no denying that having the Sword Spirit by his side is indeed a great advantage, after all, the Sword Spirit seems to know everything. He’s like a walking encyclopedia.
In a blink, Wang Zhan had already walked towards the outside of the Great Hall.
Then, Zuo Linglong approached Wang Zhan first.
As she just arrived, Zuo Linglong’s lips revealed a slight smile, "Master, I wonder if you could guide me a bit?"
"Shouldn’t you be practicing your ability with Luo Xue?"
Wang Zhan looked at Zuo Linglong beside him with confusion.
Zuo Linglong shook her head as she spoke, "I’ve already explained all the key points of body technique to Luo Xue; the rest of the time is for him to explore on his own. The extent he can reach is entirely up to him, but during this time, I also want to enhance my own strength."
"After all, with the battle imminent, I can’t drag everyone down, and I want to go to the battlefield and fight the members of the Wolf Gang too. I remember Master once said that to improve one’s strength, one must continuously face opponents of similar strength."
"Am I right?"
Wang Zhan shook his head helplessly, glanced at Zuo Linglong beside him, then looked towards the direction of the back mountain. Immediately, his lips revealed a slight smile, but just as he was about to speak, the Sword Spirit in his mind slowly said, "Looks like you’re about to cause trouble for Feng Tianci?"
"However, I advise you to discard that idea sooner rather than later. Feng Tianci is unlikely to take on disciples easily, and most importantly, he doesn’t like his life being interrupted. If you take this little girl over there, he might even kick you out..."
Upon hearing these words, Wang Zhan’s lips curved into a faint smile, and then he began to communicate with the Sword Spirit.
"You’ve seen Zuo Linglong’s attitude, right? This is clearly an unyielding state. If I don’t agree with her today, she will surely continue to come to me, and it would be even more time-consuming."
"So, why not just push her to Feng Tianci? That way, my ears can be quieter, and it can give Feng Tianci some fun, of course. I can also see that Zuo Linglong is extremely talented, and I naturally don’t want to waste her talent, and with Feng Tianci, she can fully realize her potential..."
The Sword Spirit shook its head and said nothing.
Although Wang Zhan said so much, he actually just wanted to push Zuo Linglong away. After all, Wang Zhan was always a loner; he didn’t like being entangled with such matters.
After Wang Zhan had a brief chat with the Sword Spirit, his gaze fell once again on Zuo Linglong, and then he slowly began to speak: "I suppose you’ve already heard that there’s a master residing in our back mountain?"
Zuo Linglong nodded and curiously glanced at Wang Zhan, then asked, "Master, what do you mean by this? Could it be..."
Wang Zhan’s lips revealed a faint smile, and he spoke leisurely: "My abilities are limited, but your talent is outstanding, so I want to entrust you to him. This way, your strength can rapidly improve and you can become a formidable expert in no time. What do you think?"
"Hmm..."
Zuo Linglong pondered a moment. Her fingers gently tapped the table a few times, then her gaze fell upon Wang Zhan as she asked again: "It sounds quite good, but I’d rather stay by Master’s side. Of course, if I’m with that elder, I wonder if Master can still teach me some combat techniques?"
"Of course."
Wang Zhan answered without thinking.
His only goal was to quickly get rid of Zuo Linglong.
Zuo Linglong was unaware of Wang Zhan’s thoughts. She showed a faint smile, nodded heavily, and said, "If that’s the case, let’s go to the back mountain now!"
Seeing Zuo Linglong was even more eager than himself, Wang Zhan nodded, and then took Zuo Linglong to the back mountain.
Meanwhile, the Sword Spirit in his mind said: "Some people always say that women affect the speed of drawing a sword. I never understood this, but now it seems you’re one of them. You have such a beautiful apprentice, yet you don’t want her and even push her to others. If word gets out, I wonder how others will see you?"
Wang Zhan shrugged indifferently and shook his head, saying: "I don’t know what others think, but I only have one goal, which is to quickly upgrade my own strength. Only by becoming strong can I protect everyone around me and ensure that those with me have peace of mind."
"Of course, this does sound a bit selfish, but I really don’t have the energy and time to teach Zuo Linglong."
The Sword Spirit shook its head and remained silent.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the back mountain.
Since Feng Tianci hadn’t moved, he was still inside the cave.
Wang Zhan walked expertly into the cave, glanced at Feng Tianci sitting beside him, and his lips curled into a mischievous smile. Then he walked over to Feng Tianci, patted his shoulder, and upon seeing Feng Tianci open his eyes, he smiled and said: "Old Man."
"Guess why I came to see you this time?"
Feng Tianci slightly furrowed his brows, glanced at Zuo Linglong standing on the side, and said to Wang Zhan impatiently: "Spit it out quick."
"Can’t your temper be better, Old Man?"
Wang Zhan grumbled impatiently: "Honestly, I came to bring you some fun. See this girl beside me? She’s the apprentice I selected for you. If you train her well, her future achievements will be significant, and it’ll be like finding you a successor. So, how will you thank me?"
"I don’t want any apprentices!"
Feng Tianci glared at Wang Zhan and said with irritation: "Get out of here! Don’t waste my time! If you keep nagging me, don’t blame me for leaving Sky Pavilion!"
