Tang Yan flashed a brilliant smile. "I came from humble beginnings, from remote Cloud City in the Eastern Domain. Back then, my family was in decline, beset by enemies on every side, never knowing whether we'd live to see another day.
"As the only child of the family's direct line, if I failed to measure up, the forces dependent on us would lose confidence in the Tang Family's future.
"I could have sold off the family assets and lived out my life in carefree comfort.
"Or I could have shouldered the burden and restored the family.
"I chose the latter. I was a man-what was there to cower from!
"With my head hanging from my belt, I trained bitterly, as though walking a tightrope over a cliff. At last, I defeated Cloud City's strongest man and gained the favor of the City Lord's Residence, freeing my family from being surrounded by enemies."
"Only later did I learn that my family was still in danger!
"The opponents I had to face weren't in the Eastern Domain, the imperial capital, or Tingxiang, but on a higher plane.
"Even reaching Heaven Tier still wouldn't give me a voice.
"I don't know what I have to face, but I carry the hopes of my loved ones.
"The pressure on me is no less than yours. In fact, it's far greater."
"You asked what gives me the ability to change you?" Tang Yan gazed at Yu Juechen, his voice ringing with conviction. "Far-reaching goals, unwavering conviction, an unyielding nature, and a heart that never gives up! Is that enough?"
An air of fearlessness quietly blossomed around Tang Yan, making him seem like a general on the battlefield.
Yu Juechen trembled slightly, infected by Tang Yan's confidence. Tang Yan's words were like a ray of sunlight,