On the other side.
Wang Ping was talking to Li Tiantong when suddenly his vision went dark. He looked up and almost jumped out of his seat.
Isn't this the Sword Dao prodigy of Nine Mysteries City, Han Xuanji's opponent just now?
Can't accept defeat?
Wang Ping glanced at Ling Cang, then at Ling Xuan who followed behind with a serious expression, and immediately understood seven or eight parts of the situation.
They've come knocking on our door!
what to do?
Wang Ping instinctively tilted his head, seeking help.
At this point, the others were also somewhat surprised.
Li Tiantong remained calm, feeling that Ling Cang had intentionally toned down his aura and didn't seem like he was looking for trouble.
Hun Jiuge wondered if it was time for him to step forward and take charge.
However, seeing the renowned Ling Cang standing in front of him, he couldn't utter a word.
Although others lost to Han Xuanji, it doesn't mean they were incapable.
Looking across the vast region, Ling Cang could certainly be considered a prodigy.
When the atmosphere became somewhat awkward, Ling Cang, with one hand on the back of Ling Xuan's neck, said:
"My name is Ling Cang."
"I am honored to be Ling Xuan's elder brother."
"My younger brother was rude at the Shallow Dream Pavilion earlier, I apologize."
Ling Cang's tone was humble, tinged with sincerity:
"He was in the wrong. As his elder brother, I apologize to you all on his behalf."
As he spoke, he bowed slightly in greeting.
Then Ling Xuan also bowed and apologized, his tone sincere:
"I'm sorry, I was ignorant and spoke recklessly before... Please forgive me."
Wang Ping was stunned.
He had thought Ling Cang was coming to cause trouble, but it turned out he was there to apologize.
This is the number one Sword Dao in Nine Mysteries City, a direct descendant of the Ling Household, Sword Dao prodigy who makes countless cultivators willingly admit defeat.
This kind of person actually bowed and apologized to a few insignificant people in public just because of a verbal dispute between himself and a few others?
That shows they can take it and let it go.
"Um... Young Master Ling, you flatter me."
Wang Ping quickly stood up and waved his hand:
"That's all in the past, we don't dwell on it."
Li Tiantong also stood up and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture:
"Young Master Ling, you're too kind. It was just a minor squabble, nothing to mention."
Hun Jiuge echoed, his expression shifting from surprise to admiration.
Ling Cang straightened up, glanced at the group, and suddenly spoke:
"You gentlemen must be acquainted with the Han Xuanji and his brother?"
Wang Ping nodded:
We are friends.
Ling Cang paused for a moment, then slowly said:
"He's very strong."
He paused for a moment, then added:
"Better than anyone I've ever met."
These words, spoken by Ling Cang, carried more weight than if spoken by anyone else.
Wang Ping and the others exchanged glances, all seeing surprise in each other's eyes.
It was clear that Ling Cang was truly Qi Ingestion and showed no resentment.
"Young Master Ling, you flatter me."
Li Tiantong shook his head:
"Brother Han is indeed strong, but he doesn't care about such things; he only wants to pursue the Great Dao."
Ling Cang nodded, feeling that he had learned a little more about Han Xuanji.
He didn't say anything more.
He turned around decisively and walked back the way he came.
Ling Xuan followed behind, his expression complicated. He didn't mind the apology, but he wondered why he couldn't apologize privately.
Qin Yong walked at the back, glanced at Wang Ping and the others, nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and then strode after them.
Wang Ping watched their retreating figures and suddenly grinned.
"This Ling Cang is quite a sensible person."
Hun Jiuge curled his lip:
"Of course I understand. His brother is stirring up trouble for him, and if he doesn't apologize, it won't look good for Brother Han when he finds out."
Li Tiantong shook his head:
"I think he's sincere; he's not afraid of Brother Han."
How did you know?
Hun Jiuge is not convinced.
Li Tiantong did not answer, but just watched Ling Cang's departing figure with a deep gaze.
He was also a sword cultivator, and he could sense that Ling Cang's Sword Intent was completely clear and pure, without any trace of gloom.
That wasn't feigned; it was genuine relief.
A sword cultivator who can maintain such State of Mind after a crushing defeat—his future is limitless.
In the distance, Ling Xuan followed behind Ling Cang, muttering to himself:
"Brother, I'll apologize, why are you apologizing to them? You are..."
"But what?"
Ling Cang continued walking, interrupting him calmly:
"Is he the number one Sword Dao? Number one on the Nine Mysteries City's Heaven's Chosen Ranking?"
Ling Xuan remained silent.
Ling Cang stopped and turned to look at his younger brother, his tone unusually calm:
" Ling Xuan, do you know what my biggest takeaway from today's fight with Han Xuanji was?"
Ling Xuan shook his head.
"It made me realize how arrogant I used to be."
Ling Cang's gaze was somewhat distant:
"I thought that if I was number one in Nine Mysteries City, then even if I wasn't number one in the entire Nine Mysteries Prefecture, I should at least be in the top three."
"But today I discovered that if Han Xuanji exists in Thousand Souls City, then there might be other Wang Xuanji elsewhere. The world is vast, and countless geniuses do not seek fame or fortune..."
Ling Xuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found that he couldn't say anything.
Because there's really nothing wrong with what he said.
" Han Xuanji's foundation in Daoism, physical body, and skills are all far superior to mine."
He beat me not by luck, not by restraint, but by a complete and utter domination.
Ling Cang's voice was soft, but every word conveyed a clear-headedness:
"I didn't believe such people existed before, but now I do."
Ling Xuan lowered his head.
"So, don't act so ostentatiously in public anymore."
Ling Cang patted him on the shoulder:
"It's one thing to embarrass yourself for me, but you've offended someone you shouldn't have. How am I supposed to save you then?"
Ling Xuan nodded with a bitter expression.
Qin Yong walked up from behind and suddenly interjected:
"So, you think Han Xuanji has secured first place this time?"
Ling Cang glanced at him and suddenly smiled.
His smile was faint, yet it carried an unprecedented sense of composure.
"First, it has to be him."
Qin Yong paused for a moment, then laughed and patted Ling Cang's shoulder forcefully:
"That's right, I thought you'd get discouraged."
Time passed slowly.
" Xiao Yan won?"
Han Xuanji watched as one name on the light screen dimmed, while the name " Yan Xiao " continued to flicker.
At this point, only four names remained on the screen.
He, Song Tiancheng, Yan Xiao, and Shi Ziyun.
Song Tiancheng was a hidden formidable enemy that Han Xuanji had previously detected. In this Principle Conference, his Dao Foundation was second only to Han Xuanji's, and he had also successfully mastered Sage- level Cultivation Method, making him quite powerful.
As for the rumors circulating outside, they've probably all been misled by him.
His true combat strength is very likely to be much stronger than Ling Cang's.
However, this was just Han Xuanji's guess. After all, he had never fought against him, so it was always good to imagine that the opponent was as strong as possible.
The three-day rest period passed quickly.
Han Xuanji opened his eyes. He hadn't been idle these past few days either. After absorbing what he had learned from the battle with Ling Cang, he had gained some new insights into the way of the Sword Dao.
"The main problem is that there's not much to do for signing in in Thousand Souls City. It would be great if we could get more insights into Sword Dao."
Han Xuanji thought to himself, but he had nothing to be disappointed about.
His strongest attacks now don't rely on Sword Dao, but rather on the terrifying quality of spiritual energy and physical strength, making him a numerical monster.
Just as Han Xuanji was pondering, a white light enveloped his entire body.
At this moment, everyone's eyes were drawn to one of the light screens.