Free Web NovelChapter 74: Chapter 74: Nangong Qing
"Impossible!!"
The pupils of the ten men constricted.
’Our combined attack couldn’t even break through his defensive Power. What kind of Martial Arts is he cultivating for his Power to be this immense?!’
However, before they could react, an irresistible force swept over them.
All ten of them were instantly sent flying.
SKID! SKID! SKID!!!
The ten were forced back, and before they could even catch their breath, a scorching power swept toward them from the Void.
A Palm Seal of blue flame materialized, sweeping forward with an oppressive aura that threatened to incinerate everything in its path.
The ten men’s expressions changed drastically. They immediately circulated their skills, condensed their Power, and blasted out with fists and palms of their own.
BOOM—!!!
As the attacks collided, the entire training ground trembled.
Fang Xing retreated a few steps, his breathing steady and his face completely calm.
Their Red Flame Divine Palm was shattered, but the Red Flame Power had already penetrated their bodies.
An intense burning sensation washed over them, and their faces turned pale. They tried to circulate their Power to suppress it, but the invading Red Flame Power was like a maggot clinging to their bones. It seemed to have a tenacious will of its own, and they could only just barely keep it in check.
But the searing pain assaulted every inch of their skin.
"S-Sir... I concede!"
One person spoke first, his face pale and cold sweat dripping from his forehead.
"Sir, I concede!"
With the first man conceding, the rest followed like falling dominoes, all admitting defeat.
There was no need to fight anymore.
’He blocked the attack of all ten of us on his own, forced us back, and then injured us with a single strike.’ free𝑤ebnovel.com
’That kind of strength completely overwhelms us.’
’There’s no point in challenging such absolute, crushing power.’
To continue would be to invite humiliation.
’This kid... how is he even more monstrous than the battle reports claimed?!’
Nearby, Shen Ye was shaken.
Even he was stunned by the strength Fang Xing had just displayed.
’He must be cultivating some powerful form of Martial Arts. But that’s not the point. The ability to cultivate and unleash the might of a top-tier Martial Art is what truly matters.’
’Such talent in the Martial Arts...’
’Thank goodness I secured him ahead of time. Otherwise, I would have missed out.’ At this moment, Shen Ye felt a flicker of smug satisfaction.
’With Fang Xing’s strength, making him a Vice Commander was absolutely the right choice.’
’In a year or two, this guy will probably break through to the True Qi Realm without any issue.’
’Could it be that this guy’s Root Bone hasn’t been fully revealed yet?’
As he looked at Fang Xing, a thought surfaced in Shen Ye’s mind.
Hidden Bone!
’That kind of aptitude would be difficult to gauge.’
’First, a Lower-Grade Root Bone, then a Top-Grade Root Bone... it’s not impossible there’s still more he’s hiding.’
Even he couldn’t be sure.
’But the stronger Fang Xing is, the better my judgment looks.’
’This kind of potential... it’s truly limitless!’
’Incredible Martial Arts talent and a top-tier Root Bone for Cultivation... this is exactly the kind of person the Observatory needs.’
...
On the training ground, the ten men circulated their skills to suppress the invading energy, but their faces only grew paler.
Sweat beaded on their foreheads.
They had thought they could quickly purge the foreign Power from their bodies by suppressing it with all their might, but reality was another matter entirely.
It seemed impossible to purge the Power from their bodies; they could only suppress it.
Although it was a small amount, if this Power wasn’t purged, it would be living torture.
They couldn’t even bring out their full combat potential.
"Sir," one of them couldn’t help but ask, looking at Fang Xing, "could you... give us a hand?"
Fang Xing nodded lightly, then stepped forward. Circulating his Red Fire Divine Skill, he quickly absorbed the Blue Flame Strength that had entered their bodies.
The young Captain’s expression immediately softened, and he felt an indescribable sense of relief.
"Thank you, Sir."
Getting to his feet, the young Captain bowed to Fang Xing.
Fang Xing gave a faint smile. "It’s nothing. Just regulate your breathing for a bit, and you’ll be fully recovered."
Following that, Fang Xing did the same for the others, absorbing and clearing the Blue Flame Strength from the remaining nine men’s bodies.
The nine men stood up. Their faces were still a little pale, but a healthy color was slowly returning.
Looking at Fang Xing, the gazes of all ten men had become extremely respectful.
They had been crushed by absolute strength.
This time, not a single one of them remained defiant.
In the Observatory, strength reigned supreme. This battle had thoroughly established his authority.
"How about it, still want to give it another try?" Shen Ye stepped forward, a hint of teasing in his voice.
The ten men couldn’t help but lower their heads, their faces pale.
’Fight again...’
’If we keep fighting, we’ll end up dead.’
’This was supposed to be a friendly challenge. If he had really gone for the kill, some of us would already be on the ground.’
"We are convinced of Lord Fang’s strength," Feng Xiu spoke up.
Shen Ye’s smile was radiant. "Good. From now on, Fang Xing is this team’s Vice Commander."
Everyone nodded.
Then, Shen Ye waved his hand, dismissing them to go and regulate their breathing.
After the ten had left, Shen Ye sized Fang Xing up, his approval growing with every passing moment.
"Come with me. We’re going to see the Lord Governor."
Fang Xing nodded and followed Shen Ye out of the training ground.
——
A moment later, Shen Ye brought Fang Xing to the front of a mansion within the Observatory.
The mansion of the Observatory’s Lord Governor!
This was all standard issue.
Every Marshal has his own mansion.
Not only did they have a residence within the Observatory, but they also had a separate one in the Prefecture City, provided by the Court.
The perks were practically maxed out.
Arriving before the mansion, Shen Ye stopped and looked back at Fang Xing. "Do you know why I brought you to see Lord Nangong?"
Fang Xing clasped his hands. "It is because you see potential in me, Sir. I will not forget it."
Shen Ye waved his hand. "That’s not the reason. It’s because Lord Nangong wanted to see you. Your appointment was approved by Lord Nangong."
"This Lord has Heaven-Reaching connections at the headquarters in Jade Capital City. This is a golden opportunity to make an impression, so mind your manners."
Fang Xing’s heart jolted at his words.
With a serious expression, he nodded. "Rest assured, Sir. I understand."
Seeing this, Shen Ye said no more and knocked on the mansion’s main gate.
Standing at the mansion entrance, the two waited for a while before the main gate opened.
An elderly man led the two into the mansion.
Upon arriving in the main hall, the elderly man poured them both a cup of hot tea, then said a word to Shen Ye and left.
"Wait a moment, Lord Nangong will be here shortly," Shen Ye said while sipping his tea.
Fang Xing nodded, took a sip from his teacup, and waited patiently.
After a short while, a middle-aged man in a purple robe appeared before them.
He was powerfully built and walked with the gait of a dragon and the stride of a tiger, exuding an effortless aura of authority.
Even with Fang Xing’s Perception, he could barely sense any fluctuation in the purple-robed man’s vitality.
He was like a vast, bottomless abyss.
Nangong Qing!
The name Shen Ye had mentioned instantly surfaced in Fang Xing’s mind.
He immediately stood up and bowed.
Shen Ye was much more casual, a sign of their close relationship.
Nangong Qing walked into the hall, swept his gaze across them, and sat in the host’s seat.
"Uncle Qing, this is the person I told you about," Shen Ye said to Nangong Qing with a broad smile.
Nangong Qing sized him up with a glance. Fang Xing stood there, feeling as if that one look had seen right through him.
"Not bad, young man. Your vitality is abundant, and your Power is immense."
Fang Xing bowed slightly. "Lord Nangong, you praise me too much."
"Sit, no need to be so formal." Nangong Qing smiled, and only then did Fang Xing sit down.
"The paperwork is complete," Nangong Qing said, looking at Shen Ye. "Young Ye, this is your first time leading a team. Your success is in your hands now."
Shen Ye smiled faintly and patted his chest. "Don’t worry, everything is in order."
"Uncle Qing, you won’t believe the interesting thing that just happened."
Shen Ye changed the subject.
Nangong Qing looked at him. "What interesting thing?"
Shen Ye then briefly recounted the events on the training ground.
After listening, Nangong Qing looked toward Fang Xing, a peculiar glint appearing in his eyes.
