“Matriarch Qing, where did Feng Yun learn these martial skills? Does he have any master?” Elder Hua couldn’t hold her curiosity and ask.
“Elder Hua, I am not sure if you have heard of Fan Clan. Feng Yun’s master is the grand elder of the Fan Clan.” Mu Qing said. Feng Yun forbids her from exposing the identity of Huang Xiaowen. But she didn’t want to offend the old woman either, so she could only use the name Fan Xingjuan.
“Hmm, Fan Clan. I don’t think I have ever heard of it before.” Elder Hua eyes kitted slowly as she pondered and shook her head slowly.
“Well, it is not a surprise that elder hua hasn’t heard of it. It’s located very far away from the black tortoise empire. Moreover, the Fan Clan is an old clan that lives secluded.” Mu Qing explained.
Elder Hua nodded lightly. She noted down the name of Fan Clan in her mind, she will look into it after returning to the empire. She was curious about the master of Feng Yun who could train such a monstrous youngster.
“Just how much spirit energy they have, it seems endless.”
“Well, both of them are talented people and cultivated the strongest cultivation techniques, they bound to have larger dantian that can store a larger amount of spirit qi.” The youngsters commented and chatted while they watched the battle.
After fighting for a long, Mu Wenqian retreated while gasping. She looked at Feng Yun with a stunned expression. She was already gasping for breath while Feng Yun’s expression was calm as if he was taking a walk. One has to know that they have been fighting for hours, and she didn’t hold back the slightest.
Although she expected Feng Yun would be strong, didn’t imagine he would be so strong. She has yet to break his defense.
“Sister Wenqian, you are amazing. How about we call it a draw? If we mistakenly used our full power, the entire clan residence will be ruined by our spirit qi.” Feng Yun said softly. In truth, if he wanted to defeat Mu Wenqian, it was very difficult for him to do so. He has only used his 50 to 60% strength in the fight.
It was not that Mu Wenqian was weak, she was very strong. It can be said she could kill an ordinary Late or Peak Stage Heaven Profound Realm cultivator with ease, only a few talented individuals can be her match. If Feng Yun hadn’t cultivated the Dao Body, he would find it hard to beat her.
Mu Wenqian listened to Feng Yun’s suggestion and nodded.
“Feng Yun, you are really strong. I have a feeling that you haven’t used your full strength. This is not the end, we will fight again.” She looked at Feng Yun and said with a determined expression. The battle intent in her eyes was still dissipated yet.
“Don’t worry, you will get many chances in the future.” Feng Yun smiled and said while putting back his sword into his storage ring.
“Thank you, Feng Yun. I learned a lot from today’s spare.” Mu Wenqian said as she also put away her sword.
“Same here!” Feng Yun replied with a smile.
As they ended their friendly spare.
“What? A draw!”
“No way, fight! We want to see more.”
The youngsters felt disappointed seeing Feng Yun stop the battle. They were obviously reluctant to accept the outcome.
“Sigh, I bet thousands of stones on brother Yun.”
“Me too!”
“I bet on Sister Wenqian!”
Many of them have already placed bets, unfortunately, they called it a draw.
…
Mu Qing, Li Dongmei, and Elder Hua walked toward Feng Yun and Mu Wenqian.
Elder Hua was looking at Feng Yun with apprehension.
“Mother! Aunt!” Mu Wenqian and Feng Yun greeted them politely.
“Boy, You have good talent. This seat is truly amazed by you today.” The old woman praised Feng Yun without any restraint.
Feng Yun looked at the old woman and bowed, “Feng Yun greets Elder!” The old woman was a sovereign profound realm expert and her attire was also a little different. Feng Yun guessed this woman must be the elder of the black tortoise empire who came with Mu Wenqian. His mother mentioned her name before.
The women said a few words of praise before leaving. Feng Yun was about to leave but Mu Wenqian asked him to accompany her for a walk.
Feng Yun and Mu Wenqian were walking side by side. Mu Wenqian seemed hesitating to ask something. Feng Yun waited silently for her to speak.
“F…Feng Yun, do you hate my father?” Mu Wenqian finally built up the courage and said.
Feng Yun was slightly taken back after hearing her words, he looked at her for a brief moment and said, “What do you think? Should I hate him or not?”
“I know that my father’s actions were not ethical. I also hate my father for what he did to your family. Although I knew it was meaningless, I still want to apologize to you on behalf of my father.” Mu Wenqian said with a sincere look.
“You don’t have to feel guilty. If I want to blame someone that would be your father and elders of the Mu Clan.” Feng Yun shook his calmly and said.
“And Sorry, but I can’t accept your apology. Sooner or later, I will ask it from Mu Tian myself.” Feng Yun said firmly.
Mu Wenqian felt conflicted.
“Let’s not entangled with the past. Tell me something about the empire, how are others doing in the empire?” Feng Yun waved his hand and said.
Seeing he didn’t want to talk about the past, Mu Wenqian also stopped.
She thought for a moment and said, “The envoy of the Black Tortoise Empire brought all of us to the Black Tortoise Empire where we were admitted to the Imperial Academy of the Black Tortoise Empire. The Academy was built by the Black Tortoise Empire in the past, that’s why it was named the Imperial Academy. But hundreds of years later, the Imperial academy is detached from the Black Tortoise Empire’s power system and became an independent organization.”
“With the passing of time, the Imperial Academy cultivated many strong cultivators who became pillars of the academy. Eventually, the academy became the most promising power in the Black Tortoise Empire. Now many geniuses from all around the empire come to the academy to learn. The academy is much different from the sect, you can leave any time. It has a rule that one could only stay and learn in the academy for ten years maximum. After that ten year long graduation, you have to leave the academy.”
Feng Yun nodded softly while she continued to speak. He was surprised when he heard the history of the academy and its rules.
“Everyone who went with me grew leap and bound after joining the academy. You should remember Yang Jian!”
“Naturally!” Feng Yun nodded. Yang Jian was chief disciple of the Mystic Heaven Peak, the Sword Maniac.
“After he entered in the academy, his talent was recognized by the deputy dean of the academy who was also a sword lover. He gave him an ancient sword technique The Sword Heart Sutra. It is said that this is the strongest sword technique in the academy. And Yang Jian is the only disciple who successfully able to practice this technique in last hundred years.”
“Oh! He is indeed a sword maniac, he loved the sword more than anything. His swordsmanship talent was always superb, he was just lacking a strong technique.” Feng Yun said with a chuckle.
“Hmm! That’s true. He always practices the sword in seclusion, and rarely comes out only to challenge senior disciples of the academy. Even the deputy dean encourages him to be a little extrovert.” Mu Wenqian said with a soft sigh.
“What about Zhao Mingyue?” Feng Yun asked with anticipation as the picture of a golden-haired beauty come into his mind. Zhao Mingyue was also a disciple of the Mystic Heaven Peak as well as his girlfriend who also went to the empire with others.
Before parting, Feng Yun promised her that he will come to the Black Tortoise Empire to look for her. He was eager to know her situation.
“Zhao Mingyue! Sure!” Mu Wenqian thought for a moment and said, “She is doing fine in the academy. Just like me, she became in name disciple of an elder who specialized in spear arts. Not long ago, she broke through the Mid-Stage of Heaven Profound Realm. As there are few spear holders in the academy, she gets to enjoy more resources.”