Free Web NovelChapter 1490: Chapter 150: There is Jiang Wang in the World
Lin Xian silently departed from Broken Soul Gorge, returning to Rong Country alone.
He had thought of making a move to attack Jiang Wang, or to pursue and kill the masked demon who fled injured.
The first step could destroy the genius of Qi Country, shattering the high mountain in his heart. The latter could punish evil and promote good, and he could gain fame, standing on the corpse of the masked demon, making Lin Xian known to the world.
But ultimately, he abandoned both thoughts.
There were various reasons, but the core reason he could not deny was insufficient strength.
Though the masked demon fled in panic before Jiang Wang, her human face divine skills were still undeniably strong, and it’s difficult to know what "hidden items" she might have.
As for Jiang Wang himself... Being able to frighten away the masked demon in such a severely injured state was already telling enough.
It must be known that on Guanhe Platform, Jiang Wang won the battle against Xiang Bei through spiritual soul-level combat.
Even at this moment when his flesh body is heavily wounded, Lin Xian has no confidence in winning a spiritual soul-level battle.
Of course, the human mind has thousands of thoughts in an instant; these are just the most realistic thoughts at that moment.
The impulse to attack Jiang Wang eventually dissipated in that lone seated silhouette.
"I observe this person, as if looking up at the summit of a mountain, seeing the abyss of the star river, his height is boundless..."
Once Master Zhaowu ventured south from Mount Sumeru, confident in his talents to discuss Zen among various countries, yet upon seeing Huang Weizhen, he returned, leaving only this sentiment, widely circulated.
Today, Lin Xian felt that nothing could better suit his current mindset.
Although his cultivation did not match that of Master Zhaowu of those years, nor could the present Jiang Wang compare with Huang Weizhen.
But it was the same feeling of endlessly high admiration.
Encountering once, already comprehending the vastness of the world.
The story of Master Zhaowu and Huang Weizhen was a legend precisely because thirty years after Huang Weizhen achieved Yan Dao, Master Zhaowu also attained Yan Dao.
It’s said, "Once you see the mountain’s height, you go towards the mountain."
In the face of a high mountain in the heart, some fear the height and never move forward, sinking into depression. Some try in every way to destroy it. Others calmly celebrate and proceed towards the mountain.
Lin Xian intended to be like Zhaowu.
The capital city of Rong Country is named Zhaoguang.
Before ascending Guanhe Platform, Lin Xian had always lived in this city.
More precisely, in a courtyard to the west of the city.
Except for going to secret realms for cultivation, he never stepped beyond the gate.
Always entering and exiting in a specially made carriage, his whereabouts were a national secret of Rong Country.
The Rong court poured all its resources, granting him the best education, the best sparring, the best resources... Even the King personally guided him.
When he went to Guanhe Platform, he carried the expectations of a nation.
From the past situations at the Yellow River Gathering, it seemed certain that with his strength he could enter the main events.
Yet this year’s Yellow River Gathering was intense enough to be ranked among the fiercest of all times. The quality of the Inner Court was aimed at being the strongest ever.
Not only did he fail to stand before the genius of Qi Country and showcase Rong Country’s might, he even failed to enter the main event.
He couldn’t even claim the qualification to face Jiang Wang!
Many in the country were disappointed, their complaints unending.
But the King still trusted and regarded him as a pillar.
His desperate fight on Guanhe Platform revealed talents and loyalty that sharp-eyed observers clearly understood.
The current Rong Jun truly wasn’t a mediocre lord.
Yet Rong Country before Qi Country was strikingly similar to him before Jiang Wang.
The harder it wasn’t for a mediocre lord, the greater the pain and torment.
The journey from Broken Soul Gorge to Rong Country was not as difficult as imagined.
Each departure from Broken Soul Gorge further allowed him to recognize Jiang Wang’s strength.
But compared to the initial departure’s lost and forlorn state, the second departure was much more calm. freewebnovel.cσ๓
The limits of the Inner Mansion Realm were far broader than imagined.
So, what had he been anxious about before? What dissatisfaction did he harbor?
On Guanhe Platform, who could compare to Jiang Qingyang?
The mountain is just there, that high, so settle yourself and earnestly proceed.
There is a path ahead, and someone has cleared it.
What reason is there to linger?
Returning to Zhaoguang City, entering the familiar courtyard, someone stood with hands behind their back.
Upon hearing the stir, they turned around—a man dressed as a literati, appearing around forty years old.
Seeing Lin Xian, he smiled kindly: "Back again?"
This man was none other than Ouyang Yong, the State Minister of Rong Country.
Lin Xian cupped his hands and bowed: "Minister."
Ouyang Yong waved his hand: "There are no outsiders here, just call me Uncle."
"Etiquette cannot be forsaken." Lin Xian insisted on completing the bow, then said: "Minister, you visit, is there something to instruct?"
Ouyang Yong deliberated for a moment, then slowly said: "The battle on Star Moon Plain has begun. At present, it is the battlefield for young men. Do you have the intention to join?"
No matter how secretly contentious things might be, no matter how much they want to escape the constraints... Rong Country could only join Star Moon Plain as part of Qi Country’s camp.
Even Rong Country joining Star Moon Plain was itself accomplished under Qi Country’s pressure.
Lin Xian could completely imagine how much pressure the State Minister standing easily before him had endured to give him a "choice," allowing him to decide whether to join...
In a young people’s battlefield, if Lin Xian, Rong Country’s first Inner Mansion doesn’t go, Rong Country would hardly seem sincere.
"To compete with heroes of the world has always been Lin Xian’s wish. To make achievements on the battlefield is indeed fortunate." Lin Xian said: "I am willing to go."
Ouyang Yong looked deeply at him, finally reaching out to pat his shoulder: "Jiang Wang communicates with demons, his whereabouts unknown. You, Lin Xian, are now the Eastern Region’s first Inner Mansion. The future of Rong Country rests on your shoulders. Do not mind the voices of dissent, just perform well on Star Moon Plain."
Lin Xian respectfully saluted again: "Please, Minister, refrain from saying this."
Ouyang Yong spoke in a broad voice: "You needn’t worry; even His Majesty shares this sentiment. I am merely quoting His Majesty’s words."
Lin Xian did not lift his head, only saying: "Please tell His Majesty not to say this either."
Ouyang Yong finally showed a surprised look: "Why?"
Lin Xian raised his head, his expression calm: "With Jiang Wang in the world, how can others claim to be first?"
Ouyang Yong chuckled, explaining in an experienced tone: "The splendor on Guanhe Platform is but a fleeting moment in the Long River, not a lifetime constant. You compared to him, lack only resources. Now that he is missing, it is precisely the opportune time for your generation to rise up..."
Lin Xian said: "I saw Jiang Wang at Broken Soul Gorge..."
Ouyang Yong paused and then asked: "You engaged in combat?"
Lin Xian shook his head with a bitter smile: "Do I, at present, have the qualification to fight him?"
He sighed: "I merely... witnessed his combat."
"At Broken Soul Gorge?" Ouyang Yong furrowed his brows, inquiring: "With whom?"
Lin Xian slowly replied: "Wan E Demon Zheng Fei, Flesh-Shaving Demon Li Shou, Masked Demon Yanzi, Head-Chopping Demon Huan Tao."
The infamous names of the Nine Great Demon Men were well known to Ouyang Yong. Countless people wished to kill them, but these Nine Great Demon Men were elusive, hard to track.
After pondering for a moment, Ouyang Yong asked: "Was it a battle of endurance?"
Lin Xian shook his head, saying: "Jiang Wang fought one against four."
Ouyang Yong instantly was moved!
Though he tried hard to maintain a composed demeanor, even his voice changed slightly: "Did he escape unscathed?"
Lin Xian lowered his eyes, as if unable to gaze directly at the bright sun, only saying: "Wan E, Flesh-Shaving, Head-Chopping, all dead! Only the Masked Demon fled in panic..."
The impact of this news was astonishing.
As Rong Country’s State Minister with high status and authority, even Ouyang Yong couldn’t help but sway, exclaiming: "Such heavenly favor to Qi Country! Another Jiang Mengxiong?!"
